Killingly hadn't done well against Woodstock Academy recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Trailblazers were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over the Centaurs. The Trailblazers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by six runs or more this season.
Danielle Veillette was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Veillette was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
In other batting news, Killingly got a massive performance out of Violet Schaefer, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Schaefer continues to improve, besting her previous run total in each of the last three games she's played. Loretta Lannon was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Killingly kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Woodstock Academy only managed six.
Trailblazers
| 04/17/26 @ Woodstock Academy | 12-2 |
| 04/15/26 @ Ellis RVT | 11-7 |
| 04/13/26 vs Stonington | 2-1 |
| 04/11/26 vs Lyman Memorial | 12-0 |
| 04/09/26 @ St. Bernard | 8-2 |
The win (which was Killingly's fifth in a row) raised their record to 5-2. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.4 runs on average over those games. As for Woodstock Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Killingly will host Ledyard at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Woodstock Academy, they will welcome Bolton at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday.
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