Daily News Transcript - Norwood vs. Natick

May 01, 2007

By the Sports Staff
GateHouse Media
Wed May 02, 2007, 02:44 AM EDT

Schools: Stangs' Hackett slows down Redmen
Norwood 12, Natick 2
The Mustangs bounced back quickly from a loss to rival Walpole with a decisive decision over the Redmen, avenging last year’s tournament loss and moving to 4-3 overall (3-3 BSC) on the season.
Things didn’t start well for Norwood as Natick struck for a two-run homer in the first inning for an early lead. But Paige Hackett settled down nicely in the circle, going the distance for the win, allowing just five hits and a walk on the day while striking out five.
Norwood turned the momentum around with an eight-run eighth that featured RBI doubles from Kim DeCosta and Natalie Dolan. DeCosta also had a sensational over-the-shoulder grab with a couple on base in the seventh.
Norwood banged out 15 hits in all, with Brittany Calarese, Jen Harrington and Auzie Fruci joining Dolan in the multiple-hit department.
 “They came out hitting well and for the most part played good defense,” said Norwood coach Kathy Smelstor.