New Boston Huron's softball team achieved a significant victory against Flat Rock, finishing the game with a score of 4-3. Coach Tedi Belisle encouraged Madison Kuzara to swing for the win instead of bunting in a crucial moment.
Key points
New Boston Huron's softball team won against Flat Rock.
The game ended with a score of 4-3.
Coach Tedi Belisle encouraged a swing instead of a bunt.
Madison Kuzara expressed confidence before the final inning.
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Tedi Belisle
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NEW BOSTON – New Boston Huron’s softball team ignored small ball to get a big win.
As Huron prepared to bat in the bottom of the seventh inning of a 3-3 tie with Flat Rock, coach Tedi Belisle huddled with Madison Kuzara.
The sophomore was told that if the lead-off hitter got on base, she would be called upon to bunt.
The first batter didn’t get on base, but Kuzara did indeed swing away.
Kuzara tripled and scored on a hit by Addison Ramsby to give Huron a 4-3 victory on Monday, April 27.
Madison Kuzara scores the winning run for New Boston Huron as Flat Rock catcher Quinn Robertson watches. Addison Ramsby drove in Kuzara to give the Chiefs a 4-3 victory on Monday, April 27, 2026.
Madison Kuzara scores the winning run for New Boston Huron as Flat Rock catcher Quinn Robertson watches. Addison Ramsby drove in Kuzara to give the Chiefs a 4-3 victory on Monday, April 27, 2026.
“This should give them the confidence we have been looking for,” Belisle sai. “They found their passion and energy.”
Ramsby wasted no time delivering the winning hit, picking on the first pitch she saw.
She and Kuzara finished with two hits each and Kuzara earned the pitching win.
Flat Rock's Sarah Giroux slides safely into third ahead of a throw to Makynze O'Dell of New Boston Huron during a 4-3 Huron win on Monday, April 27, 2026.
Q&A
What was the final score of the New Boston Huron vs. Flat Rock softball game?
The final score was 4-3 in favor of New Boston Huron.
Who is the coach of New Boston Huron's softball team?
The coach of New Boston Huron's softball team is Tedi Belisle.
What did Madison Kuzara say to her coach before the final inning?
Madison Kuzara told her coach, 'I’m seeing beach balls right now,' indicating she felt confident at the plate.
When is the Monroe County Region high school sports calendar for April 27-May 3?
The Monroe County Region high school sports calendar covers events from April 27 to May 3.
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Flat Rock's Sarah Giroux slides safely into third ahead of a throw to Makynze O'Dell of New Boston Huron during a 4-3 Huron win on Monday, April 27, 2026.
The Flat Rock hitter who gave her the most trouble was Sarah Giroux, who went 2-for-3 with a home run.
Huron improved to 2-3.
“I am so proud of how the kids responded today,” Belisle said. “We came off a really poor performance vs Milan. … We cleaned some things up at practice, focused on simplifying the game, and executing routine plays. I think they came together and did the simple things much better today.”
PREP SOFTBALL
Bedford romps past Huron
TEMPERANCE – Kaitlyn Kwiatkowski went 6-for-7, drov in five runs and stole seven bases as Bedford swept Ann Arbor Huron by a pair of 15-0 scores Monday.
Sophia Steinman went 4-for-4, Mya Smithson homered, doubles singled and drove in seven runs and pitching wins went to Paige Bock and Luna Gallup.
Homers power Airport
CARLETON – Kennady Kroll and Brooklyn Martin blasted home runs to power Airport over St. Mary Catholic Central Monday.
Martin, Brenna Baker and Peyton Zajac tallied two hits each with Zajac collecting a double and triple. Martin was the winning pitcher.
Hannah Williams and Hayley Southerland had two hits each for SMCC.
Whiteford loses duel
TECUMSEH – Whiteford could not score in a pitchers’ duel that featured just three hits and 22 strikeouts, falling 2-0 to Tecumseh.
Peyton Welch tossed a 2-hitter with 10 strikeouts, but a single by Bailey Spradling was the only hit for the 10-3 Bobcats.
The second game of the doubleheader was rained out.
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No-no for Moczydlowsky
MILAN – Cash Moczydlowsky tossed a no-hitter to lead New Boston Huron to a 7-0 win over Milan Monday.
Noah Banas went 3-for-4 to lead the offense and Owen DeLano added two hits.
Carlson stops Summerfield
PETERSBURG – A double be Reece Kalb and a single by Clark Ciacelli were the only his Summerfield could muster during a 17-0 loss to Gibraltar Carlson Monday.
Summerfield dipped to 5-3.
PREP GOLF
Feudi, Bedford place second
TECUMSEH – James Feudi of Summerfield and Bedford’s team both took second at the Tecumseh Invitational Monday.
Feudi shot a round of 77 and Bedford as led by Brady Biosselle, Mason Schroeder who each carded a 79.
Other top scores came from Solomon Schramm of Monroe, Levi Evans of Dundee and Nolan Fischer and Julian Pirrone of Bedford 8; Fischer Zawacki of Whiteford 82, Jakoby Haefler of Monroe 88 and Giovanni Lucia of New Boston Huron 92.
PREP SOCCER
Mentzer sets up Huron win
GROSSE ILE – Maggie Mentzer assisted on three of the four goals as New Boston Huron blanked Grosse Ile 4-0 Monday.
Miley Skamiera, Ava Banko, Savanna Rupnow and Lillie Susewitz put the ball in the net and Brooke Burke posted the shutout.
Walline shines for Milan
NEWPORT – Molly Walline logged a goal and an assist to lead Milan past Jefferson-Erie Mason 2-0 Monday.
Alyse McClaran netted the other goal and Ellie Budd had an assist for the 4-4-1 Big Reds.
PREP LACROSSE
SMCC’s Flint scores five
WARREN – Max Flint scored all five goals for St. Mary Catholic Central in an 18-5 loss to Warren DeLaSalle Monday.
Blake Martin and Bennett Schafer were credited with assists.
PREP TENNIS
Carlson rules quad
SOUTHGATE – Skylar Warren (No. 1 singles), Morgan Wort-Maggie Samford (No. 1 doubles) and Mena Sladich-Maddy Mead (No. 3 doubles) all won their flights to carry Gibraltar Carlson to the title in the Southgate Anderson Quad Saturday.
Sarah Pente (No. 1 singles), Brooklyn Cowell (No. 4 singles) and Molly Owen-Sophia Gaynier placed second.
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Smith makes Dream Team
MILAN – Maggie Smith of Milan has been named to the Michigan High School Bowling Coaches Association Girls Dream team.
She was a Division 3 All-Stater.
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New Boston Huron’s Hunter Wyszynski made the first team for boys in Division 2. Earning second-team honors were Tyson Hill of Airport (Division 2) and Dundee’s Bryce Ostrander (Division 3).
New Boston Huron’s Larry Collins was the D2 Boys Coach of the Year.
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