NFA Softball Dominates Waterford in ECC Matchup

Pitcher Olivia Bourdon leads Norwich Free Academy to 12-0 victory over rival Waterford High School.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 2:43am

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In an Eastern Connecticut Conference Division I softball game on Friday, Norwich Free Academy (NFA) defeated Waterford High School 12-0. NFA pitcher Olivia Bourdon pitched a three-hitter with 14 strikeouts, while also driving in two runs. Aubrey Martin had three hits and four RBIs, and Amelia Driscoll hit a home run and drove in three runs for the winning NFA squad.

Why it matters

This lopsided victory over a conference rival demonstrates the strength of the NFA softball program, which has emerged as a dominant force in the ECC. The win also keeps NFA in contention for a top seed in the upcoming state tournament.

The details

Bourdon was dominant in the circle, allowing just three hits while striking out 14 Waterford batters. At the plate, NFA's offense exploded for 12 runs, with Martin, Driscoll, and Bourdon leading the way. Martin had three hits and four RBIs, Driscoll hit a home run and drove in three runs, and Bourdon helped her own cause with two RBIs.

  • The game was played on Friday, April 18, 2026.

The players

Olivia Bourdon

The starting pitcher for Norwich Free Academy, who threw a three-hitter with 14 strikeouts and also drove in two runs.

Aubrey Martin

An NFA player who had three hits and drove in four runs in the victory.

Amelia Driscoll

An NFA player who hit a home run and drove in three runs.

Norwich Free Academy

The high school softball team that defeated Waterford High School 12-0 in an Eastern Connecticut Conference Division I game.

Waterford High School

The high school softball team that lost to Norwich Free Academy 12-0 in an Eastern Connecticut Conference Division I game.

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What’s next

NFA will look to build on this dominant performance as they continue their push for a top seed in the upcoming state tournament.

The takeaway

Norwich Free Academy's softball team has emerged as a powerhouse in the Eastern Connecticut Conference, as evidenced by their lopsided victory over rival Waterford High School. The team's strong pitching and timely hitting will make them a tough out in the state tournament.