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Offense sputters for Wildcats in dropping fourth straight

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HARDWICK – The Hazen Union baseball team struggled to generate offense last week in a pair of losses out of division to U-32 and North Country.

Hazen Union head coach Shaun Allen (center) and assistant coaches T.J. Davison (left) and Jason Smith (right) watch the Wildcat baseball team play against U-32 May 19.
photo by Vanessa Fournier

The Raiders spoiled Senior Night for the Wildcats on Tuesday with a 19-0 win at Hudson Fields. Seniors Grayson McNaughten. Justin Montgomery and Own Skorstad were honored before the game for their outstanding high school careers. It was the third straight win for U-32, who improved to 8-3 and remain in the mix for a top spot in the upcoming Division II state tournament.

Hazen Union junior Chayse Newell makes contact with the ball against a U-32 pitcher on Hudson Field, May 19. The U-32 Raiders won 19-0.
photo by Vanessa Fournier

North Country wasn’t much kinder to Hazen on Thursday, cruising past the Wildcats 11-1 at home. It was the fourth straight win for the Falcons (8-3) as they battle for a home playoff game in the upcoming Division I playoffs. 

Hazen Union Wildcat Kiah Cloutier comes off the field after an inning against U-32, May 19.
photo by Vanessa Fournier

The Wildcats looked to right the ship on Tuesday against a struggling Peoples Academy team and will wrap up the regular season at BFA-Fairfax on Thursday. Despite a 3-9 record, Hazen is still in play for a home playoff game in the upcoming Division IV state tournament. All home games can be live-streamed on Hardwick Community Television (hctv.us).

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