Softball Recap: Tuesday's Win Is Norwich Free Academy's 12th in Last 15 Outings

By Team Reports May 20, 2025, 5:28pm

Softball Recap: Norwich Free Academy Wildcats vs. Killingly Redmen

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05/17/25 vs Woodstock Academy14
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Norwich Free Academy never got on the board in their matchup on Monday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Killingly on Tuesday. They blew past the Redmen 10-1. The Wildcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 matches by six runs or more this season.

Olivia Bourdon was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one triple and two RBI. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.

In other batting news, Norwich Free Academy let Sophie Miner and Aubrey Martin run wild. Miner went 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Martin went 2-for-3 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. That's the most doubles Martin has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Amelia Driscoll, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.

Norwich Free Academy has been performing well recently as they've won 12 of their last 15 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Killingly, their loss dropped their record down to 9-6.

Norwich Free Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Killingly, they will face off against Stonington at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday.

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