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Catching Fire: Joyce Solid Behind and at the Plate

Junior has reached safely in five straight games, recording 7 hits, 5 stolen bases and 6 RBIs.

It’s been a tough season so far for the baseball team, but one thing that remains constant is the team's relentless nature to continue battling.

This past week saw Par Hills drop four of five games, with the lone win coming in a against Kinnelon High. But even with four losses, junior C.J. Joyce’s hot hitting has stood out.

The Par Hills catcher has reached base safely in each of the past five games, recording seven hits and five stolen bases, while driving in six runs.

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Against Chatham High—an 8-6 loss on Wednesday—Joyce was again red-hot, as he drove in four of the Vikings' six runs, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two stolen bases.

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