Ocean City Tops Ranked Kingsway in Autism Softball Tourney

Red Raiders' pitcher Brooke Douglas shines in complete game victory

Apr. 11, 2026 at 5:09am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic action of a high school softball game, with fragmented shapes and vibrant colors representing the players, bats, and field.Ocean City's dominant pitching and timely hitting proved too much for ranked Kingsway in this high-energy softball matchup.Ocean City Today

The Ocean City Red Raiders defeated the #17 ranked Kingsway Dragons 5-2 in a matchup of South Jersey softball powers at the 2026 At Bats For Autism Softball Invitational. Ocean City's Brooke Douglas, a Rhode Island commit, pitched a complete game with 14 strikeouts to lead her team to the top-20 win. Alex Rothman drove in three runs for the Red Raiders, while Stockton commit Jessica Mooney also had an RBI.

Why it matters

This was an important early-season matchup between two of the top softball programs in South Jersey. Ocean City's victory over the highly ranked Dragons shows they are a force to be reckoned with this season and could be a contender for the state title. The At Bats For Autism Softball Invitational also raises awareness and funds for autism research and support services in the local community.

The details

Ocean City jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, as pitcher Brooke Douglas dominated the Kingsway lineup. Douglas tossed a complete game, racking up 14 strikeouts to secure the win for the Red Raiders. Alex Rothman had a big day at the plate, driving in three runs for Ocean City. Stockton commit Jessica Mooney also knocked in a run for the victors. Kingsway's Thelma Reed broke up a no-hit bid with a sixth inning double, but it wasn't enough as the Dragons fell 5-2.

  • The 2026 At Bats For Autism Softball Invitational took place on April 11, 2026.

The players

Brooke Douglas

A Rhode Island commit who pitched a complete game with 14 strikeouts to lead Ocean City to the victory.

Alex Rothman

Drove in three runs for Ocean City in the win.

Jessica Mooney

A Stockton commit who had an RBI for the Red Raiders.

Thelma Reed

Broke up Ocean City's no-hit bid with a sixth inning double for Kingsway.

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What they’re saying

“Brooke really set the tone for us with her dominant pitching performance. Our offense was able to capitalize and we came away with a big win over a ranked opponent.”

— Jessica Mooney, Ocean City Player

What’s next

Ocean City will look to build on this momentum as they continue their season, while Kingsway will try to bounce back from the loss.

The takeaway

This was an impressive early-season victory for Ocean City, showing they have the talent to compete with the top teams in South Jersey softball. The At Bats For Autism Softball Invitational also highlighted the community support for this important cause.