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Faculty Appreciation Day
Baseball Program

Westhill baseball players honor teachers with jerseys (by Scott Ericson of GameTimeCT)

Stamford, CT — It is common all over the state to see players wearing their game jerseys in school the day of games.

Westhill 13, Brien McMahon 7
Varsity Baseball

Sullivan and Westhill beat McMahon, advance to first state final since 2008 (by Scott Ericson of GameTimeCT)

Stamford, CT — The motto for the Westhill baseball team since the postseason began a few weeks ago has been “let’s get one more game together.”

Westhill 6, Hall 4
Varsity Baseball

CIAC baseball roundup: Westhill, McMahon advance to Class LL semis (by Sean Barker of GameTimeCT)

West Hartford, CT — The Westhill baseball teams magic ride through the Class LL playoffs continued Saturday, thanks to a four-run third inning. The Vikings, seeded 19th , topped 11th-seed Hall 6-4 in West Hartford.

Westhill 3, Norwich Free 0
Varsity Baseball

CIAC game #1 and win #1 over NFA, 3-0

Norwich, CT — CIAC game #1 and win #1 over NFA, 3-0.

Ridgefield 6, Westhill 7
Varsity Baseball

Huge win tonight for the Vikings, 7-6

Stamford, CT — Huge win tonight for the Vikings, 7-6 over the Ridgefield Tigers. 1B Ryan Ebright was the “Savage of the Game” collecting 4 RBI on a single and a Home Run! Mika Petersen (2-2, 3R) and Jake Benner (2-4, 2R, 1RBI) also had two hits a piece. Eric Osterhus (3-1) got the win going four strong innings, allowing one earned run while striking out 4. Benner picked up the save going two strong innings while striking out 5. The Vikings return to action on Wednesday wrapping up the regular season vs. New Canaan. First pitch 4pm at home.

Brien McMahon 7, Westhill 11
Varsity Baseball

The Vikings Improve to 4-4

Stamford, CT — The Vikings beat Brien McMahon for their fourth win of the season improving to 4-4 overall. Kyle Kipp (4IP, 4H, 1ER, 6K) picked up the win and Ethan Skaug (3IP, 3H, 2ER, 1K) secured the victory earning his first save. Wyatt Lisack (2-3, HR, 4RBI) delivered the big blow on offense. Jake Benner (3-3, 3RBI, 2R, 2 2B), Mike Edwards (1-2, 2RBI), Omari Lewis (2-3, 2R) and Nick Montagnese (2-4) helped provide the offensive spark for the Vikings.

Saint Joseph 4, Westhill 17
Varsity Baseball

The Vikings won their third in a row with a 17-4 win over St. Joe’s (5 innings).

Stamford, CT — Sophomore Eric Osterhus picked up his first Varsity win going five strong, allowing only two earned runs while striking out 5. The offensive explosion was led by Jake Benner (3-3, HR, 3RBI, 3R), Nick Montagnese (3-4, 2B, 3R), Mika Petersen (3-4, 2B, 4RBI, 3R), Omari Lewis (2-2, HR, 4RBI, 3R) and Connor Sullivan (1-3, HR, 4RBI). The Vikings hit the road tomorrow traveling up to Wilton. First Pitch, 4PM.