Softball opens with state tourament win

The right-hander went the complete game and struck out nine batters while only giving up four hits and one run.

The Indians had plenty of contributors on offense but Cyan Gonzalez and Rachel Thureson had the big hits. Gonzalez went 2-for-3 with a team-high three RBI and Thureson tacked on a home run.

Next up for No. 12 seed Newington is a road date with fifth-seeded Stamford, who has lost just two games all season, today.

“Stamford is a pretty good team,” Newington head coach Steve Markie said. “They pretty much have an all-state starting pitcher so it should be a good game.”