The Woodland and Naugatuck softball teams pick up victories en route to their Saturday clash, and NHS girls’ tennis remains undefeated.

The spring sports season kicks off: Naugatuck softball and its new battery top Torrington, 8-3, both girls’ tennis teams cruise to 5-2 victories, and the Woodland boys’ and NHS boys’ and girls’ track teams sweep three opponents apiece.

The Woodland and Naugatuck football teams take on their Thanksgiving rivals, and NHS cross country runner Rosa Moriello competes at the Northeast regional championship.

The Naugatuck and Woodland boys’ and girls’ soccer teams enter tournament play, Garnet and Grey runner Rosa Moriello competes at the cross country State Open, and the Hawks and Hounds get it on, on the gridiron.

The local football teams try to bounce back from their first losses, and the Naugy boys’ and Woodland girls’ cross country squads take aim at perfect regular-season records.

The Woodland spikers remain unbeaten, Black and Gold boys’ soccer earns a win-worthy tie, and Naugy football continues its renaissance in this week’s Sportsflash.

The Woodland boys’ soccer team adjusts to life without Jesse Menzies and the departed class of 2009, while Naugy football plans to stay hot in week two, versus Torrington.

Major storylines, players to watch and games you can’t miss as the Naugatuck and Woodland varsity seasons get underway.