Published in the August 31, 2018 edition
THE WINNING 14U Middlesex league champs, from left to right, front row: Catherine Curry, Ava Gesnaldo, Elaine Albuja, Maddie Tobin, Matia Kaliris, Julia Kruse. Back row l-r: coach Terry Tobin, coach Kelly Sikkema, Kate Sikkema, Ava McSorley, Kalina Piasecki, Ella Brennan, Ava Burns, Ellie Ferris, Hannah Connolly and coach Dan Ferris. Absent from team picture Meg Strasnick, Itia Figueira, Caeleigh Corolla, coach Paul Corolla and coach Mike Burns. (courtesy photo)
MELROSE—The Melrose Youth Softball 14U team recently wrapped up a stellar summer season by going 13-1 and capturing the 2018 MiddleEssex 14B Championship.
The team was led by the solid pitching of Julia Kruse, Elaine Albuja and Itaia Figuera.
The Red Raider batting attack was spearheaded by Ella Brennan, Kate Sikkema, Catherine Curry and Kalina Piasecki. They also received timely, game winning contributions from Ellie Ferris, Matia Kaliris and Ava Gesnaldo.
Defense and baserunning were the team’s strengths with Madison Tobin, Ava Burns, Hannah Connolly, Ava McSorley, Caeleigh Corolla and Megan Strasnick leading the charge.
The team was coached by Head Coach Terry Tobin and Assistants Dan Ferris, Paul Corolla, Kelly Sikkema and Michael Burns.
