Exciting News For Kenilworth's Brearley Varsity Softball! Leah Sims Earns 100th Hit & Bears Triumph Over Belvidere

KENILWORTH, NJ - The first round of the NJSIAA Tournament was a fantastic and monumental game for the Brearley Varsity Softball team.

The Bears advanced with an 11-1 victory over Belvidere and senior Leah Sims earned her 100th career hit! To attain the 100th hit milestone in softball is not easy, and Leah has been working extremely hard over the years to earn this achievement.

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Highlights from the game include:

Leah went three for four with five RBIS.

Gia Pirozzi had ten strikeouts.

Valentina Capra had four runs.

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Leah began playing softball when she was five years old and this accomplishment demonstrates her work ethic, skill, and passion along with the positive support from her coaches, teammates, family and friends. After graduation, Leah will head to Rutgers University to pursue her academic and athletic career where she is committed to play on the softball team.

"Reaching 100 hits has been a goal of mine since the first game I played as a high school softball player" Leah said. "I want to thank my family, teammates, and coaches for their support, especially through the rough patches. I am honored to join the small group of girls who have reached this goal as a Brearley softball player. It has been an amazing four years, and I will always cherish every moment of it. Go Bears! Keep Choppin'!"

Congratulations Leah! We wish you the best of luck in the future!

The Bears are set to take on Roselle Park in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA Tournament on Tuesday, May 28.

Further details will be announced, so stay tuned on TAPinto Kenilworth.

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