West Milford , NJ — The Highlanders sent the tying run to the plate in the 7th but came up short, dropping their divisional opener to Wayne Hills, 5-2. Junior Kyle Bednarski struck out 9 allowing 6 hits and only one earned run in his first varsity start as a pitcher. Junior Kai Foster drove in the lone runs for West MIlford with a 2 RBI double in the 5th. West Milford plays the second league game at Wayne Hills on Wednesday 4/28.