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Norwich Today
By the People, for the People
NFA Softball Eyes ECC Division I Title After Defeating Fitch 8-5
The Wildcats have won back-to-back conference tournament titles and are now focused on the regular season crown.
Apr. 16, 2026 at 12:20am
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A cubist interpretation of the intense rivalry and competitive spirit of a high school softball matchup between two top Eastern Connecticut Conference programs.Norwich TodayThe Norwich Free Academy softball team has found recent success, winning the last two Eastern Connecticut Conference Division I tournament championships. Now at 5-1 overall and 2-0 in Division I play, the Wildcats have their sights set on capturing the regular season title as well after defeating rival Fitch 8-5.
Why it matters
NFA's softball program has emerged as a consistent powerhouse in the ECC, but the team is hungry to take the next step and win the regular season division title to go along with their recent tournament triumphs. This game against Fitch was an important early-season matchup between two of the top teams in the conference.
The details
In the victory over Fitch, the Wildcats were led by a strong offensive performance, scoring 8 runs to overcome their rivals. NFA has now won 5 of their first 6 games on the season and sits atop the ECC Division I standings with their 2-0 record in conference play.
- The game against Fitch took place on April 15, 2026.
- NFA has won the last two ECC Division I tournament titles, in 2024 and 2025.
The players
Norwich Free Academy
The high school softball team from Norwich, Connecticut that competes in the Eastern Connecticut Conference.
Fitch
A rival high school softball program that also plays in the ECC and faced off against NFA in this key early-season matchup.
What’s next
NFA will look to continue their strong start to the season and solidify their position atop the ECC Division I standings in their upcoming games.
The takeaway
NFA's softball team has established itself as a consistent contender in the ECC, and this latest victory over Fitch shows they have their sights set on capturing the regular season division title to go along with their recent tournament championships.
