2025 N.J. softball state tourney preview: Everything you need to know ahead of Rd. 1

Softball: Timber Creek vs. Delsea, April 10, 2025

Laney Vecchio (1) of Delsea talks with assistant coach Victoria Miller at first base during the first inning of the Timber Creek vs. Delsea softball game at Delsea High School in Franklinville, NJ, Thursday, April 10, 2025.Al Amrhein | For NJ Advance Media

The 2025 NJSIAA softball postseason begins after the long Memorial Day weekend, with non-publics playing their first round games on Tuesday and publics opening things up on Wednesday.

In just a few weeks’ time, we’ll have sectional champs crowned and know which teams are heading to Ivy Hill Park on June 11 and 13 to play for state titles.

But before that happens, let’s take a look at the favorites, contenders, dark horses and more in each playoff section

Jake Aferiat can be reached at jaferiat@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him at @Jake_Aferiat.

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