Softball Recap: Norwell Finds Home Field Redemption Against Bellmont

Knights

Margin (Wins)

04/14/25 @ Southern Wells	13
04/23/25 @ Marion	10
04/22/25 vs Fort Wayne Bishop Luers	10
04/30/25 vs Bellmont	8
04/11/25 @ Angola	8

There's no place like home for Norwell, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They were the clear victors by a 12-4 margin over the Bellmont Braves on Wednesday. The result was nothing new for the Knights, who have now won six contests by six runs or more so far this season.

Kayla Watkins spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Mia Kurtz, who fired off two home runs and five RBI while going 3-for-3. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Abby Wagner was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two runs.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Norwell kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. They are 5-1 when they post 11 or more hits.

Norwell moved to 7-4 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Bellmont, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season.

Norwell will venture away from home to square off against Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Knights are facing the Cadets at the right time seeing as the Cadets are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Bellmont, they will be playing at home against South Adams at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.