Norton has gone 8-2 against Hopkinton recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Lancers will look to defend their home field against the Hillers at 4:45 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Hopkinton's hitters are going to have their work cut out for them on Friday: Norton hadn't allowed a single run the last four times they've hit the field. The Lancers never let Norwood get on the board and left with a 21-0 victory on Wednesday. The win continues a trend for the Lancers in their matchups with the Mustangs: they've now won nine in a row.
Liana Danubio
| 04/08/26 @ Norwood | 1 |
| 04/06/26 vs Dedham | 1 |
| 03/30/26 @ Medfield | 1 |
| 03/27/26 vs Westwood | 1 |
| 03/22/26 @ North Attleborough | 0 |
Liana Danubio made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over four innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one hit any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three runs and one stolen base. That's the most runs she has posted since back in May of 2025.
In other batting news, Avery Soares and Talia Faria did most of the damage at the plate: Soares went a perfect 4-for-4 with three doubles, three RBI, and two runs, while Faria went 2-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI Soares has posted since back in April of 2025. Avery Tinkham was another key player, going 3-for-5 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
Norton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits every time they've taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, Hopkinton made easy work of Medfield on Wednesday and carried off an 8-0 victory.
Hopkinton's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Norton, their victory bumped their record up to 4-0-1.
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