VOTE for the North Jersey Softball Player of the Week for May 20-26

Darren Cooper, NorthJersey.com

After a fun start to the high school softball playoffs, it's time to look back on the best performances.

Read about the players who stood out last week and let us know who you think should be the North Jersey Player of the Week in the poll at the bottom of this page.

Voting closes at 6 p.m. Thursday.

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.

May 25, 2024; Wood-Ridge, NJ, USA; Immaculate Heart Academy plays Ramapo in the Bergen County softball finals on Saturday afternoon. IHA #9 Gianna DiMeglio celebrates as she makes it to second.
May 25, 2024; Wood-Ridge, NJ, USA; Immaculate Heart Academy plays Ramapo in the Bergen County softball finals on Saturday afternoon. IHA #9 Gianna DiMeglio celebrates as she makes it to second.

Gianna DiMeglio, IHA

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.

Wayne, NJ -- May 2, 2024 -- Pompton Lakes shortstop Emma Kulish keeps the ball in the infield as Passaic Tech defeated Pompton Lakes 10-0 to win the Passaic County Tournament Quarterfinal in a game played in Wayne.
Wayne, NJ -- May 2, 2024 -- Pompton Lakes shortstop Emma Kulish keeps the ball in the infield as Passaic Tech defeated Pompton Lakes 10-0 to win the Passaic County Tournament Quarterfinal in a game played in Wayne.

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.

Apr 13, 2024; Wood-Ridge, NJ, USA; Bergen Tech softball vs. Weehawken in the annual Donna Ricker Tournament in Wood-Ridge. BT #8 Nina Sarlo.
Apr 13, 2024; Wood-Ridge, NJ, USA; Bergen Tech softball vs. Weehawken in the annual Donna Ricker Tournament in Wood-Ridge. BT #8 Nina Sarlo.

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.

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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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