Gianna DiMeglio of IHA voted North Jersey Softball Player of the Week for May 20-26
After four days of voting, Immaculate Heart's Gianna DiMeglio was selected as the North Jersey Softball Player of the Week.
The senior shortstop handled every defensive chance flawlessly in the Blue Eagles win over Ramapo in the county final while also doubling and scoring a run. She also scored two runs in a win over Holy Angels to seal a perfect 6-0 record for IHA in conference play.
Here were the other nominees:
Christina Buchman, New Milford
The senior had a combined 18 strikeouts in wins over Park Ridge and Butler in the first round of the North 1, Group 1 Tournament. She also had three RBI in the two games. New Milford takes on defending sectional champs Cedar Grove in the quarterfinals.
Emma Kulish, Pompton Lakes
The sophomore had three doubles and scored two runs as the Cardinals rallied from an early deficit to beat Dumont in the first round of the North 1, Group 2 Tournament. For the week, she was 4-7 at the plate with three RBI.
Natalie Luftman, Glen Rock
The Panthers scored five runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to beat Demarest in the first round of the State Tournament and beat Hawthorne 5-0 to clinch an unbeaten NJIC Colonial season. Luftman scored three runs and struck out 19 batters in the two games.
Nina Sarlo, Bergen Tech
Sarlo recorded the 154th hit of her career in the Knights first round State Tournament win over West Orange tying her sister Gianna for the school record. In the win, she was 3-4 with six RBI. The Knights resume their season Tuesday against Livingston.
Giana Yaniero, Rutherford
The Bulldogs have outscored their last three opponents 38-0, including a 17-0 win over McNair in the first round of the North 2, Group 2 Tournament. Yaniero has allowed just two hits in her last 14 innings or work, while striking out 36.
Results
Previous winners
April 1-7: Leah English, Immaculate Heart
April 8-14: Regan Lynch, Leonia
April 15-21: Briana Darling, Hackensack
April 22-28: LeeAnn Downey, Ramapo
April 29-May 5: Deana Finkelstein, Demarest
May 6-May 12: Leah English, Immaculate Heart
May 13-May 19: Sarah Mokrzecki, St. Mary
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