Softball Game Preview: Boston Latin Academy Dragons vs. Newton South Lions

Dragons

Runs

04/10/25 vs Newton South	0
04/03/25 vs East Boston	21
04/02/25 vs Manchester Essex	3
03/27/25 vs Minuteman Regional	10
03/26/25 vs Wakefield Memorial	9

Boston Latin Academy hasn't had much luck against Newton South recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Dragons are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game of the season: they will take on the Lions at 4:30 p.m. Boston Latin Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.

Boston Latin Academy's last matchup with Newton South could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's match on Thursday. The Dragons lost 7-0 to the Lions. Having soared to a lofty 21 runs in the game before, the Dragons' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.

For Newton South's part, the result came thanks to Sophie Nathanson's shutout, as she gave up just five hits. Those hits marked the first that Nathanson allowed this season.

At the plate, Newton South got a big performance out of Josie Weiner, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. That triple was Weiner's first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Zoe Spector, who went 1-for-4 with one home run.

Newton South's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Boston Latin Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.

Newton South's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Boston Latin Academy has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9 hits per game. It's a different story for Newton South, though, as they've been averaging 10.5 hits. Given Boston Latin Academy's sizable advantage in that area, the Lions will need to find a way to close that gap. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.