Norwood High Baseball Team Knocks Out Xaverian in MIAA Division 1 South Tournament

The Norwood High baseball team ended Xaverian attempt to win back-to-back state title with a 9-7 win Friday night at Balch Field in Norton. Rourke Flynn and Kenny Michael had two-run homers. Flynn ended up driving in four of the Mustangs' nine run.

Norwood is now 17-4 on the season and will be hosting Dartmouth Monday night at 7 p.m. in the quarterfinals.

Norwood is No. 2 seed in the postseason, while Walpole is No. 1 at 17-3. The Rebels defeated North Attleboro, 7-4, Friday and will now Barnstable Monday at 4 p.m. at home. 

For the complete baseball tournament seedings, go to the MIAA site.  

The Norwood softball team defeated Brockton, 8-0, Thursday in a 3:30 p.m. game. The winner will advance to play at King Philip Saturday at 7 p.m.

For the complete tournament breakdown, go to the MIAA softball site. 

The Mustang boys' volleyball team lost to Newton North, 3-2, in quarterfinals, ending their season with a 14-5 record.