Vote Now for Central Jersey Softball Player of the Week

Nominees include standout pitchers, hitters from across the region

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:03am

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Varsity softball in Central Jersey has gotten off to a fast start, with several players putting up impressive numbers through the first two weeks of the season. Fans can now vote for their choice for the Courier News Softball Player of the Week, with the winner to be featured.

Why it matters

This early-season player of the week award highlights the top talent in the region and helps build excitement for the softball season, which is off to a strong start across the Skyland, Greater Middlesex and Union County conferences.

The details

Nominees for the first Central Jersey Softball Player of the Week award include standout pitchers like Emm Anderson of Hillsborough, Ava Figalora of North Hunterdon, and Olivia Vanore of Sayreville, as well as top hitters such as Bella Moschberger of Delaware Valley, Jada Pfeiffer of Governor Livingston, and Jada Royster of Pingry. The winner will be announced after voting closes on Friday at noon.

  • The 2026 varsity softball season is off to a fast start with almost no weather delays.
  • Voting for the first Central Jersey Softball Player of the Week award ends on Friday at noon.

The players

Emm Anderson

A freshman pitcher for Hillsborough who has emerged as an ace, posting a 0.48 ERA with 47 strikeouts in 29 innings as the Raiders have started 4-0.

Ava Figalora

A senior pitcher for North Hunterdon who has stepped up as the team's ace, going 5-1 with a 0.85 ERA and two shutouts, striking out 56 in 41 innings.

Bella Moschberger

A senior catcher/third baseman/outfielder for Delaware Valley who is hitting .619 with two doubles, two triples and eight RBIs for the unbeaten Terriers.

Jada Pfeiffer

A junior who has taken over at shortstop for Governor Livingston and emerged as the Highlanders' top hitter, batting .522 with a homer and 10 RBIs.

Olivia Vanore

The lone returning first-team All-Area pitcher from last season, the senior has picked up where she left off for unbeaten Sayreville, going 5-0 with a 0.84 ERA and 44 strikeouts.

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What they’re saying

“The 2026 season is off to a fast start with almost no weather delays and conditions looking like summer as we head into the third week of the varsity softball campaign in Central Jersey.”

— Simeon Pincus, Staff writer

What’s next

The winner of the Central Jersey Softball Player of the Week award will be announced on Friday after voting closes at noon.

The takeaway

The early-season success of players like Anderson, Figalora, Moschberger, Pfeiffer and Vanore highlights the wealth of talent across Central Jersey softball, setting the stage for an exciting 2026 campaign.