Softball Recap: Branford Find Success

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Old Lyme, Branford was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They came out on top against the Hamden Green Dragons by a score of 12-2 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Hornets considering their two-run performance the contest before.

Shelby Burnham spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up 19 Ks.

Sophia Rasile

Hits (Career)

04/10/25 @ Hamden	4
05/20/24 @ Hillhouse	3
04/10/24 @ Career Magnet	2
03/30/24 vs Bunnell	2
04/09/25 vs Old Lyme	1

At the plate, Sophia Rasile was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and four RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Tia Graziano, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-5.

The win got Branford back to even at 1-1. As for Hamden, their defeat was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-2.

Coming up, Branford will face off against Shelton at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Hamden, they will challenge Wilbur Cross at 3:45 p.m. on Friday.