Softball Recap: Norwich Free Academy Has No Trouble Against Wilton

Wildcats

Margin (Wins)

05/16/25 @ East Lyme	17
04/29/25 @ Woodstock Academy	17
04/10/25 @ Glastonbury	16
05/28/25 vs Ledyard	15
05/17/25 vs Woodstock Academy	14

It's playoff time, and Norwich Free Academy had no trouble coming through when it counted. They blew past the Wilton Warriors 13-0 on Monday. Considering the Wildcats have won 14 matchups by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.

Dakota Bourdon made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and two runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April.

In other batting news, Brooke Stringer was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Olivia Bourdon was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.

Norwich Free Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 12 hits in three consecutive contests.

Norwich Free Academy's record is now 18-5. As for Wilton, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-13.

Coming up, Norwich Free Academy will head out on the road to square off against Darien at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The last four games the Blue Wave have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. Wilton does not have any more games scheduled as of now.