‘Softball’

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... »
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... »
Woodland rallies to top Naugy
BEACON FALLS — After a rough six innings of softball, Woodland’s senior captains helped lead the way to a comeback win against Naugatuck on Monday. Brooke Leshin singled to load the bases and Nicole Fowler followed with a two-run single to jumpstart a three-run bottom of the seventh to tie the game. Leshin came... »
Woodland firing on all cylinders
BEACON FALLS — Everything is clicking early in the season for the Woodland softball team. The Hawks are one of just three unbeaten teams in Naugatuck Valley League play after dismantling Wolcott, 8-0, on Monday and crushing Ansonia, 24-5, on Tuesday. Woodland stands at 6-1 overall and 6-0 in the NVL. “I knew we... »
Greyhounds off to hot start
NAUGATUCK — The Naugatuck girls softball team completed a doubleheader sweep of Wilby last Thursday at Breen Field to improve to 6-1 on the season. The next day the Greyhounds were off to the airport for their bi-annual trip to Florida during the school break for games against teams across the country. “This is... »
New crop of seniors ready to lead Naugy
NAUGATUCK — The Naugatuck softball team will be looking to reload this season after graduating four seniors from last year’s squad. The list of now alumni includes starting pitcher Alexa Marucci, outfielder Carli Pellicia, infielder Lizzy Glick and outfielder Victoria Hendricks. Despite the loss to graduation, the Greyhounds have a lot coming back, which... »
Woodland poised to challenge NVL
BEACON FALLS — Woodland softball pitcher Samantha Lee hasn’t had the greatest luck in her first two years as the Hawks’ starter. But head coach Loren Luddy is hoping this is the year the junior can be a season-long force in the circle. Lee had promising starts to each of her first two seasons... »






