Softball Game Preview: Norwalk Bears vs. Westhill Vikings

Norwalk and Westhill are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2016, but likely not for long. The Bears will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Vikings at 4:00 p.m. Norwalk's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Westhill's hitters will have their work cut out for them.

The scorekeeper got an easy start on Wednesday as neither Norwalk nor Ludlowe made it on the board until the fifth inning. The Bears walked away with a 5-2 victory over the Falcons. The game was the first time the Bears have beaten the Falcons on their field since May 10, 2017.

Maddie Collins

Batters Struck Out

04/30/25 @ Ludlowe	8
04/28/25 @ St. Joseph	7
04/24/25 vs Ridgefield	12
04/21/25 @ New Canaan	12
04/19/25 vs Notre Dame Prep	9
+ 4 more games

Maddie Collins spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.

At the plate, Emily Restaino was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. That stolen base marked the first that she has snagged this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Alexa Lacomis, who went 2-for-3 with two runs.

Meanwhile, Westhill was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat dating back to last season. They lost 10-4 to McMahon.

Norwalk now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Westhill, their loss dropped their record down to 0-7.

Norwalk might still be hurting after the 13-7 defeat they got from Westhill in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Bears have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.