Softball
Naugy’s season not short on accomplishments
NAUGATUCK — The Naugatuck softball team’s 2013 resume featured many accomplishments. The ‘Hounds put up a 15-win season, advanced to the second round of the state tournament and received several individual honors. And they played with spirit all the way through the last game — a 3-0 loss at Darien. “I was proud how hard... »
Hawks fall in Class M second round
MILFORD — As Woodland softball coach Loren Luddy said, it’s not often that her Hawks play their best and don’t come out on top. Their Class M second-round game against Lauralton Hall was one of those rare cases. No. 10 Woodland knocked nine hits and made all the plays but couldn’t take advantage of... »
Hawks power past Kaynor
BEACON FALLS — No. 10-seeded Woodland cruised past No. 23 Kaynor Tech, 19-3, Tuesday in Class M state tournament first-round action. Samantha Lee and Steph Kiley combined to toss a two-hitter with eight strikeouts. Natalie Veneri led the Hawks’ offensive attack with three hits, two RBI and three runs scored, while Rachel Starkey added... »
Greyhounds handle Hall
NAUGATUCK — Nina Kosciuszek’s three-hitter stole the show in Naugatuck’s 4-1 win over Hall in Tuesday’s Class LL softball first round, but her right fielder had a memorable final act. With the tying run at the plate and two outs in the top of the seventh, Amy Dietz made a diving catch in shallow... »
Naugy, Woodland bow out of NVLs
The Woodland softball team’s offense looked like it had things figured out just in time for a Naugatuck Valley League tournament run. Seymour made sure to keep the Hawks out of a groove and knocked them out of the tourney. The Wildcats exploded for 11 runs and freshman pitcher Raeanne Geffert held Woodland to... »
Registration open for women’s softball league
PROSPECT — Registration is open for the Prospect Women’s Softball League’s summer season. The league, which will remain a single division this year, is for women 18 years old prior to June 1 and older. The season begins the week of June 17 and continues through the last week of August. Two games are... »
Caswell carries Hawks on senior night
BEACON FALLS — A month ago, the Woodland softball team crushed Ansonia, 24-5, in a game that didn’t require any comebacks or any heroes. Monday night, though, the Hawks found themselves in a 1-0 hole halfway through their senior night game at the Beacon Falls Recreation Complex. On a night meant to honor Woodland’s... »
Greyhounds celebrate senior night with win
NAUGATUCK — The Naugatuck softball team held senior night festivities at Breen Field on Tuesday. Head coach Kevin Wesche introduced senior captains Sarah Chandler and Sydney Cotto along with fellow seniors Amy Dietz, Gretchen Hale and Nina Kosciuszek. Naugy went on to defeat Crosby by a 12-0 margin, improving to 14-5 on the season,... »
Hawks find their groove
BEACON FALLS — When the undefeated Torrington softball team came to Beacon Falls on April 19, Woodland was different. The Hawks, who were still perfect in Naugatuck Valley League play at the time, weren’t their normal selves, according to coach Loren Luddy. “They played like they were intimidated,” Luddy said. “I think they knew... »
Naugy falls to Crusaders in 10 innings
WATERBURY — The Naugatuck softball team left itself stranded Monday at Holy Cross, dropping a tough 4-3 decision in 10 innings to the Crusaders. The Greyhounds plated two runs in the first inning to take the lead but left runners at third base in each of the next four innings. “We certainly stranded quite... »






