Ledyard Tops Norwich Tech in Baseball Thriller

Colonels hand Warriors their first loss of the season in close game.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 1:20am

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In a high school baseball matchup on Saturday, the Ledyard Colonels defeated the previously unbeaten Norwich Tech Warriors by a score of 6-5. Jeff Duerr drove in three runs for Ledyard, while Jack Leaf and Ashton Wuestner each had two hits. The Colonels also got doubles from Carson Luther, Ethan Spinner, and Leaf.

Why it matters

This was a key win for the Ledyard baseball program, as they handed Norwich Tech its first loss of the season. The Warriors had been off to a strong start, making this an important victory for the Colonels as they look to build momentum in their season.

The details

Ledyard jumped out to an early lead, scoring six runs. Norwich Tech mounted a late comeback attempt, but ultimately fell short by a single run. The win improves Ledyard's record to 6-1 on the year, while Norwich Tech suffers its first defeat and now stands at 5-1.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 19, 2026.

The players

Jeff Duerr

A Ledyard player who drove in three runs in the game.

Jack Leaf

A Ledyard player who had two hits and a double in the game.

Ashton Wuestner

A Ledyard player who had two hits in the game.

Carson Luther

A Ledyard player who hit a double in the game.

Ethan Spinner

A Ledyard player who hit a double in the game.

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The takeaway

This close victory over a previously undefeated opponent shows the resilience and talent of the Ledyard baseball team, who will look to build on this win as they continue their season.