Southbury, CT — By GameChanger Media Newtown Junior Varsity Nighthawks and Pomperaug panthers JV tied 8-8 on Tuesday. Pomperaug panthers JV got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after #30 doubled down the left field line, #8 singled down the left field line, and #15 singled to center field, each scoring one run. Pomperaug panthers JV added one run in the second. Pomperaug panthers JV scored on a passed ball, making the score 4-0. Pomperaug panthers JV added two runs in the third. #26 walked, making the score 6-2. Oscar Nordt doubled down the left field line on a 3-0 count, which helped Newtown Junior Varsity Nighthawks tie the game at eight in the top of the seventh. Evan DePasquale pitched four innings in relief for Newtown Junior Varsity Nighthawks. The right-handed pitcher surrendered three hits and zero runs while, striking out five and walking one. Aidan Napolitano opened the game for Newtown Junior Varsity Nighthawks. The righty gave up four hits and six runs (five earned) over two and two-thirds innings, striking out one and walking five. #2 stepped on the bump first for Pomperaug panthers JV. The pitcher allowed eight hits and eight runs (five earned) over eight innings, striking out eight and walking seven. Oscar Nordt, Pete Eppers, and Brayden Kozek each collected two hits for Newtown Junior Varsity Nighthawks. Evan DePasquale and Brayden Kozek each drove in two runs for Newtown Junior Varsity Nighthawks. Luke Libero led Newtown Junior Varsity Nighthawks with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, collecting seven walks for the game. Newtown Junior Varsity Nighthawks ran wild on the base paths, amassing six stolen bases for the game. Newtown Junior Varsity Nighthawks turned two double plays in the game. Pomperaug panthers JV accumulated 10 hits in the game. #26 and #31 each collected two hits for Pomperaug panthers JV. #15, #8, #30, and #31 each drove in one run for Pomperaug panthers JV. Pomperaug panthers JV had patience at the plate, collecting seven walks for the game. #5 and #30 led the team with two bases on balls each. #5 and #6 each stole multiple bases for Pomperaug panthers JV. Pomperaug panthers JV stole 10 bases in the game. Newtown Junior Varsity Nighthawks welcome Bethel on Thursday for their next game. Copyright © 2025 GameChanger Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse or republication of this story must include the preceding attribution and is subject to the Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Terms of Use, License Agreement, and Privacy Policy.