Uxbridge’s softball team carried a 16–0 record into its high-stakes meeting with the Tantasqua Warriors, but saw its perfect season snapped in extra innings Sunday. Tied 0–0 after seven frames, the game ended on a walk-off double by Julianne Peterson that brought Jewels Normandin home. It took ten innings for the game’s first run to cross home plate, which demonstrates how evenly matched these programs are. Even in defeat, Spartan ace Erin O’Day was dominant: she struck out 23 batters, yielded just four hits, and allowed a lone run over eight innings. While Tantasqua claimed the victory, Uxbridge’s performance underscored its resilience and depth. A week earlier, the Spartans also defeated elite Nipmuc 4–2, rallying through steady pitching and timely hitting. Uxbridge now shifts focus to today’s road matchup at Shrewsbury at 4 PM. The Colonials, a playoff-bound D1 program, present an opportunity for the Spartans to respond quickly. With their lineup capable of explosive output and dominant frontline pitching, Uxbridge will look to rebound emphatically. As playoff seeding looms, the Spartans must harness their talent and championship experience to close the regular season on a high note.
