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Westminster Wins Class A Western New England Softball Championship and Founders' League Title
For the second consecutive year, the Westminster School first softball team has captured the Western New England Championship. After winning the Class B title in 2008, the team competed in the Class A division May 16 and 17 and defeated Miss Porter’s School and Choate Rosemary Hall en route to the 2009 championship. The team posted a 16-1 record for the season and also won the Founders’ League title for the third year in a row. [Large format pictures]
After an undefeated championship season in 2008 and the graduation of key infielders, this year’s squad successfully rose to the challenges behind the strong pitching of Brittany Sutton and the experience of captains Avi Greene and Sara Ugalde. Westminster began the season by winning the first 11 games before a loss against Miss Porter’s on May 9 broke the team’s 29-game winning streak. However, Westminster bounced back a week later to defeat Miss Porter’s 5-1 in the tournament semi-final game.
In the Western New England final against Choate, Brittany Sutton struck out 15 batters and the Westminster defense played flawlessly en route to a 7-4 victory. Corinne Werner and Sara Ugalde each had three hits and two RBIs, while Brittany Sutton tripled and Amanda Boulier, Rachel Farrel, and Tori Pizzuto added run-scoring singles. Though Choate rallied in the sixth inning to tie the game, the Martlets responded with a four-run outburst in the bottom of the frame to secure the win.
Overall, the 2009 Westminster team combined excellent pitching, strong fielding, and offensive firepower. For the season, Westminster limited opponents to less than three runs per game, and Brittany Sutton pitched three no-hitters and averaged eleven strikeouts per contest. “The team played well in every facet of the game,” noted Head Coach Mitch Overbye. “They showed unique balance, determination, and team cohesion in winning the last five games against strong opponents to secure both the Class A Western New England Championship and the Founders’ League Title.”
Westminster has compiled a record of 34-1 over the past two seasons. With eight returning starters, the Martlets have high hopes for continued success in the future.
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After an undefeated championship season in 2008 and the graduation of key infielders, this year’s squad successfully rose to the challenges behind the strong pitching of Brittany Sutton and the experience of captains Avi Greene and Sara Ugalde. Westminster began the season by winning the first 11 games before a loss against Miss Porter’s on May 9 broke the team’s 29-game winning streak. However, Westminster bounced back a week later to defeat Miss Porter’s 5-1 in the tournament semi-final game.
In the Western New England final against Choate, Brittany Sutton struck out 15 batters and the Westminster defense played flawlessly en route to a 7-4 victory. Corinne Werner and Sara Ugalde each had three hits and two RBIs, while Brittany Sutton tripled and Amanda Boulier, Rachel Farrel, and Tori Pizzuto added run-scoring singles. Though Choate rallied in the sixth inning to tie the game, the Martlets responded with a four-run outburst in the bottom of the frame to secure the win.
Overall, the 2009 Westminster team combined excellent pitching, strong fielding, and offensive firepower. For the season, Westminster limited opponents to less than three runs per game, and Brittany Sutton pitched three no-hitters and averaged eleven strikeouts per contest. “The team played well in every facet of the game,” noted Head Coach Mitch Overbye. “They showed unique balance, determination, and team cohesion in winning the last five games against strong opponents to secure both the Class A Western New England Championship and the Founders’ League Title.”
Westminster has compiled a record of 34-1 over the past two seasons. With eight returning starters, the Martlets have high hopes for continued success in the future.
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