No. 16 West Morris tops Morristown with three-RBI day from Wormann

West Morris holds on for 4-3 victory after late Morristown rally

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:22am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and competing perspectives of a high school baseball game, with overlapping planes of green, brown, and blue hues.A cubist interpretation of the intense on-field action between two New Jersey high school baseball rivals.Morristown Today

Cole Wormann drove in three runs and scored once as No. 16 West Morris defeated Morristown 4-3 on Monday. West Morris took a 2-1 lead in the third inning but Morristown tied it up in the bottom half. West Morris added two more runs in the fifth and held on for the win despite a late Morristown rally in the seventh inning.

Why it matters

This was an important early-season matchup between two New Jersey high school baseball teams, with West Morris ranked 16th in the state. The close game and late-inning drama highlighted the competitive nature of the rivalry between the two programs.

The details

West Morris took a 2-1 lead in the third inning but Morristown quickly responded to tie the game 2-2. West Morris then scored two more runs in the fifth inning to go up 4-2. Morristown tried to mount a comeback in the seventh, drawing within one run, but West Morris was able to hold on for the 4-3 victory.

  • The game was played on Monday, April 7, 2026.
  • West Morris and Morristown will play the away portion of their home-and-home series on Wednesday.

The players

Cole Wormann

A West Morris player who drove in three runs and scored once in the game.

Luke Jacobsen

The West Morris pitcher who scattered five hits and four walks across six innings, allowing one earned run and striking out two Morristown batters.

Liam Rafter

The West Morris pitcher who struck out one batter and recorded the save.

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What’s next

West Morris and Morristown will play the away portion of their home-and-home series on Wednesday.

The takeaway

The close game and late-inning drama highlighted the competitive nature of the rivalry between the two high school baseball programs, with No. 16 West Morris holding on for the narrow 4-3 victory over Morristown.