Chominsky powers No. 7 Morris Knolls past No. 11 Morris Catholic

A high-powered softball matchup came right to South Orange as Morris Knolls routed Morris Catholic 17-4 in the Pride/Essex Challenge at Seton Hall University.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 9:13am

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Local fans saw standout hitting from Anna Chominsky and teammates, with big multi-hit, multi-RBI performances and a dominant pitching outing that extended Morris Knolls' winning streak.

Why it matters

The Pride/Essex Challenge at Seton Hall University featured a highly anticipated softball matchup between two top-ranked teams in the region, showcasing the talent and competitiveness of high school softball in the area.

The details

Morris Knolls, ranked No. 7 in the state, defeated No. 11 Morris Catholic 17-4 in the Pride/Essex Challenge at Seton Hall University. The game featured standout offensive performances, particularly from Morris Knolls' Anna Chominsky, who had multiple hits and RBIs. Morris Knolls' dominant pitching also contributed to the lopsided victory, extending their winning streak.

  • The Pride/Essex Challenge took place at Seton Hall University.

The players

Anna Chominsky

A standout player for the No. 7 ranked Morris Knolls softball team, who had a big game with multiple hits and RBIs.

Morris Knolls

The No. 7 ranked high school softball team that defeated No. 11 Morris Catholic 17-4 in the Pride/Essex Challenge at Seton Hall University.

Morris Catholic

The No. 11 ranked high school softball team that was defeated by Morris Knolls 17-4 in the Pride/Essex Challenge at Seton Hall University.

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The takeaway

The Pride/Essex Challenge at Seton Hall University showcased the high level of talent and competitiveness in high school softball in the region, with Morris Knolls' dominant performance over Morris Catholic highlighting the strength of their program.