Wallkill 6 Indian Hills 2 Stephanie Romano went the distance, scattering five hits and fanning three, as Wallkill Valley defeated previously unbeaten Indian Hills of the North Bergen Interscholastic Athletic League its first loss of the season after the Braves had opened with six wins. Amanda Nann went 4 for 4 at the plate, scoring twice and knocking in a run while Jackie Cuomo and Diane Washer both connected for singles and doubles. Romano, who pitched a five-hit shutout earlier in the week as she blanked Lenape Vallet 2-0 when she whiffed eight, was chosen the SCIL/Richards and Summers Player of the Week. Tech 24, N.D. 17 Rachel Halliwell went deep with the bases loaded as Sussex Tech outscored Notre Dame (PA) 24-17. Halliwell went 3 for 5, knocking in six runs while Heather Lewis was 3 for 5, including a round-tripper, scored twice and plated three runs. High Point 7, PJ 6 High Point edged Pope John 7-6 as the Wildcats improved to 6-1 after posting a 4-15 record in 2005. Morgan Bell, who allowed five hits in picking up the win, delivered a two-out single in the bottom of the seventh that scored Jessie Lain with the game-winning tally. Mikayla Wingle homered for the Wildcats. Kittatinny 5, Hopatcong 0 Jamie LaCouture went the route as Kittatinny blanked Hopatcong 5-0. She allowed only two hits, fanned 10 and walked one while scoring the game-winning tally in the bottom of the third. Nicole DiBattista blasted a two-run homer in the sixth to ice the verdict. Jefferson 9, Newton 0 Brittany Gerritsen tossed a one-hitter and struck out 14 as Jefferson blanked Newton 9-0. Megan Kelly, who singled and doubled in three official at bats, knocked in five runs while Jenna Pettoni picked up a pair of RBIs.