West Milford, NJ — Clifton Varsity Mustangs Fall To West Milford Varsity Highlanders After Surrendering Big Fifth Inning By GameChanger Media West Milford Varsity Highlanders scored eight runs in the fifth inning, which helped them defeat Clifton Varsity Mustangs 13-3 on Monday at TBD. Clifton Varsity Mustangs were the first to get on the board in the second when Hailey Casserly doubled, scoring one run. Clifton Varsity Mustangs committed an error, which helped West Milford Varsity Highlanders tie the game at one in the bottom of the second. An error gave West Milford Varsity Highlanders the lead, 2-1, in the bottom of the third. West Milford Varsity Highlanders scored eight runs on four hits in the bottom of the fifth inning. Brodie Loveland drew a walk, scoring one run, Alyssa Kral scored after tagging up, Emma Carson doubled, scoring two runs, an error scored one run, and Bella Kling doubled, scoring three runs. Sydney Reeb stepped in the circle first for Clifton Varsity Mustangs. The pitcher surrendered seven hits and nine runs (zero earned) over four and one-third innings, striking out one and walking five. Sofia Vincenti stepped in the circle first for West Milford Varsity Highlanders. The pitcher allowed six hits and three runs (two earned) over five innings, striking out one and walking one. Jordan Kulesa provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Clifton Varsity Mustangs with two runs batted in. The infielder went 1-for-2 on the day. Stephanie Flete set the tone at the top of the lineup, leading Clifton Varsity Mustangs with two hits in three at bats. Kling, West Milford Varsity Highlanders's number nine hitter, led the team with three hits in three at-bats. Kral led West Milford Varsity Highlanders with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating eight walks for the game. West Milford Varsity Highlanders turned one double play in the game. Copyright © 2025 GameChanger Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse or republication of this story must include the preceding attribution and is subject to the Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Terms of Use, License Agreement, and Privacy Policy.