Sandy Hook, CT — The Nighthawks overcame four errors against Stratford but couldn’t shake off three fielding miscues against Weston in a 4-3 nine-inning loss on May 7. The Nighthawks made some strong plays in the field, too, with first baseman throwing home to catcher DeFelice to nab a base runner trying to score in the opening inning, DeFelice throwing to second baseman Goyette to catch a would-be base stealer, and Braun making some solid plays at third base, including a dive to snare a slightly off-line throw from the outfield to save a run. Goyette doubled and drove in a run, and Miller had an RBI.

Startford, CT — Newtown High School’s baseball team used its Braun — as in David Braun — to overpower Stratford with a 6-1 win at Penders Field on May 6. Braun pitched a complete game three-hitter, allowing only one unearned run, walking three, and striking out eight.

Sandy Hook, CT — Coach Ian Thoesen said during preseason that his team’s biggest strengths were on the pitching mound and in the batter’s box. Both assets were on display in his Newtown High School baseball team’s 10-0 rout of visiting Notre Dame-Fairfield, on a chilly, damp April 16 afternoon.