Puzey’s walk-off secures NSA win

Published 10:09 pm Wednesday, May 2, 2018

 

Emerson Puzey had a walk-off single to help the Lady Saints win a 4-3 matchup.

The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy softball team hosted Norfolk Christian School and came away with a 4-3 win, even though it came down to the wire on Senior Day.

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Norfolk Christian jumped out to a 3-0 lead over NSA after two innings of play. They maintained their 3-0 lead until NSA finally got on the board in fifth inning, where they scored two runs.

Puzey pitched for NSA and got the win. Her walk-off single brought home Addy Greene for the win. Madi Wilson went 3-4 with a run, three RBIs, a home run and a stolen base. Puzey went 2-4 with a RBI and a double.

NSA will face Greenbrier Christian Academy at home at 4:30 p.m. Thursday. In this week’s Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division II poll, NSA remained at No. 1. Greenbrier Christian Academy came in at No. 2.

NSA 4, NCS 3

NCS 0 3 0 0 0 0 0—3

NSA 0 0 0 0 2 0 2—4

NSA: Hits 7—Wilson 3, Puzey 2, Goodman, Greene; Runs 4—Greene 2, Wilson, Inscoe; RBI 4—Wilson 3, Puzey

NCS: Hits 5—Allen, Jones, Hayes, Manning, Lapetina; Runs 3—Parker, Manning, Hayes; RBI 3—Lapetina