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Highlanders sweep on the links


 

The Northwestern boys golf team came in with a solid team total of 168 to defeat Litchfield (182) and Shepaug (106) Tuesday, May 6, at the Washington Country Club.

Chris Cartelli was co-medallist with a round of 40, followed closely by teammates Mike Kelly (42), Mike Moulton (42), Nick Bardino (44) and Austin Peterson (43).

With the victory, the Highlanders improve to 11-1 in the Berkshire League.


Lady Highlanders

defeat Housatonic, 6-2


The Northwestern girls softball team continued their winning ways as they defeated Housatonic Monday, May 6, in Falls Village.

Once again Lauren Alibozek turned in a solid pitching performance, giving up just four hits and striking out six.

Aizlyn Pieszak went three-for-four with a triple, two runs scored and a RBI, while Sarah Lippincott and Jenna Kiejko each added two hits for the Highlanders.

With the victory, the first-place Highlanders improved to 12-1 in the Berkshire League.

Burrill pitches past

Housatonic, 8-0


Tyler Burrill threw six shutout innings as Northwestern defeated Housatonic Monday, May 5, at Northwestern.

Bob Lippincott led the Highlander attack with two doubles, driving in three runs. Jackson Weaver added a double that drove in two runs, while Chris Davidson also doubled in a run.

With win, Northwestern improved to 10-4 in the Berkshire League.

Highlanders sweep

Housatonic


The Northwestern tennis team (6-5) defeated Housatonic, 4-1, while the boys (7-3) won their match 3-2 on Monday, May 5.

For the girls team, Amanda Warchol, Maggie Muirhead and Jamie Charest won their singles matches, while the doubles team of Jess Hawley and Shelby Mainville picked up a win.

For the boys team, Conor Pickett picked up a victory in singles, while the doubles teams of Jake Zanderigo and Rob Hollis and Paul Kurtz and Tony Arnold picked up deciding matches.

Gilbert sweeps

on the links


The Gilbert golf team came in with a 182 total to defeat Litchfield (183) and Oliver Wolcott Tech (212) Monday, May 5, at the Litchfield Country Club.

Senior Adam Vaccari captured medallist honors with a round of 38, followed by Jim Bunel (44), Phil Davey (45) and Mike Lejeune (45).

With the victory, the Jackets improved to 9-1 in the Berkshire League.

Nonnewaug defeats

Gilbert, 3-1


The Nonnewaug boys baseball team rallied for two runs in the top of the sixth inning and went on to defeat Gilbert Monday, May 5, at Walker Field in Winsted.

T.J. Monka drove in the lone run for the Jackets, who got a solid performance on the mound from Chad DeSanti.

With the loss, the Jackets dropped to 5-8 in the Berkshire League.

Nonnewaug defeats

Lady Jackets, 10-7


The Nonnewaug girls softball team jumped out to an 8-0 lead after three innings and held on to defeat Gilbert Monday, May 5, in Woodbury.

Brittney Parks led the Jackets with three hits, an RBI and two runs scored, while Sarah Wollschlager and Jess Shotwell each drove in two runs with a single.

With the loss, the Jackets dropped to 3-11 in the Berkshire League.

Thomaston defeats

Lady Jackets, 5-0


The Thomaston girls softball team defeated Gilbert Saturday, May 3, at Walker Field in Winsted.

Nikki Hoxie led the Jackets with two hits, while freshman Jess Shotwell pitched well in defeat. With the loss, the Jackets dropped to 3-10 in the Berkshire League.

Northwestern golfers

best Oliver Wolcott


The Northwestern boys golf team came in with a total score of 160 to defeat Oliver Wolcott Technical School (201) Friday, May 3.

Johnny Hughes’ round of 38 captured medallist honors for the Highlanders, while Mike Kelly came in with 40, Nick Bardino scored 39 and Phil Smith shot 43.

With the victory, the Highlanders improved to 9-1 in the Berkshire League.

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