Mercer County Freeholder John A. Cimino presented the 2016 Central Jersey Group III State Softball Champion Steinert Spartans with a sealed resolution commemorating their remarkable season on Tuesday, June 21.
The 27-4 Spartans clinched their second state championship in school history by defeating defending State Champion and perennial powerhouse Middletown South by a score of 6-2 at Kean University on June 11.
The Spartans, who are managed by Steinert Athletic Hall of Famer Jean Ruppert, were led on the field by a quartet of outstanding seniors in; Kaley Wise, Grace Sperrazza, Tyra Torres, and Tyler Valenza.
“2016 was a banner year for high school sports in Mercer County,” Cimino said. “I can’t think of a better way to cap off the school year than by honoring our Group III State Champions.”
