Watchung Hills has been on a tear to open the 2022 season. Their toughest test in April – a matchup against Hunterdon Central – was on the docket and the Warriors sent their ace to the mound.

She delivered.

The Purdue University commit hurled a complete game two-hitter with a staggering 13 strikeouts in a 1-0 win over the Red Devils on April 21. Raymond was nominated for – and won – JSZ’s Week 3 North Jersey Softball Game Ball for that pitching performance. She collected nearly 41 percent of the fan vote to take home the honor.

JSZ’s Jay Cook presented Raymond with the game ball on Thursday:


Jersey Sports Zone’s North, Central and South Jersey Game Ball are presented by RWJ Barnabas Health!