Nonnewaug is on a 17-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Northwestern Regional is on a six-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Chiefs will welcome the Highlanders at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Nonnewaug knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten runs or more in their past ten contests -- so hopefully Northwestern Regional likes a good challenge.
On Tuesday, Nonnewaug made easy work of Thomaston and carried off an 11-4 victory. The result was nothing new for the Chiefs, who have now won 17 matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Jordan Kovach
| 05/27/25 vs Thomaston | 7 |
| 05/26/25 @ New Fairfield | 1 |
| 05/19/25 @ Terryville | 2 |
| 05/14/25 @ Housatonic | 5 |
| 05/12/25 @ Lakeview | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
Jordan Kovach made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gianna DeLorenzo, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. She has been hot, having posted three or more RBI the last five times she's played. Ashlynn Blum was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Nonnewaug kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in ten consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Northwestern Regional was able to grind out a solid win over Shepaug Valley on Tuesday, taking the game 10-7. The victory continues a trend for the Highlanders in their matchups with the Spartans: they've now won three in a row.
Northwestern Regional's win bumped their record up to 12-3. As for Nonnewaug, their victory bumped their record up to 21-0.
Nonnewaug was able to grind out a solid win over Northwestern Regional in their previous matchup on May 2nd, winning 12-8. Will the Chiefs repeat their success, or do the Highlanders have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
