Summit softball defeats No. 7 Watchung Hills with Shin's two homers

Summit pulls away late with a big offensive outburst against the ranked opponent.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:07am

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Kate Shin blasted two home runs and scored four runs to lead Summit to a 14-3 victory over Watchung Hills, the No. 7 ranked team in New Jersey. Summit broke open a close game with four runs in the fifth inning, three in the sixth, and six in the seventh to pull away. Hannah Jacobson drove in four runs on two hits, and Chloe Jacobson added a home run and four RBIs for Summit.

Why it matters

This win over a highly ranked opponent is an important early-season statement for the Summit softball team, showing they can compete with the top teams in the state. Watchung Hills was previously undefeated and ranked in the top 10, so this is a significant victory for Summit.

The details

Summit (3-2) tied the game 1-1 in the third inning before exploding for four runs in the fifth, three in the sixth and six in the seventh to pull away. On the mound, Hannah Jacobson struck out seven batters over four innings. Watchung Hills' Riley Bobrowski struck out 13 batters over 5 2/3 innings but took the loss.

  • The game was played on April 7, 2026.

The players

Kate Shin

A Summit player who hit two home runs and scored four runs in the game.

Hannah Jacobson

A Summit player who drove in four runs on two hits and struck out seven batters over four innings on the mound.

Chloe Jacobson

A Summit player who hit a home run and drove in four RBIs.

Charlotte Yarnall

A Summit player who went 3-for-5 with three RBIs.

Riley Bobrowski

The Watchung Hills pitcher who struck out 13 batters over 5 2/3 innings but took the loss.

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The takeaway

Summit's offensive outburst, led by the power hitting of Shin and the Jacobson sisters, proved too much for the previously undefeated and highly ranked Watchung Hills squad. This victory establishes Summit as a force to be reckoned with in the competitive New Jersey high school softball landscape.