The Norwell Knights will face off against the Huntington North Vikings at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Norwell is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season.
Norwell fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against DeKalb on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Barons by a score of 7-6.
Kayla Watkins spent all 7.2 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on seven hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Reese Frauhiger was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-5 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Leah Werling, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI.
Meanwhile, Huntington North fell victim to Leo and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They lost 10-0 to the Lions. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, the Vikings' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Huntington North dropped their record down to 1-14 with the defeat, which was their eighth straight at home. As for Norwell, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-7 record this season.
Norwell couldn't quite finish off Huntington North in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 and fell 4-2. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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