Bangor East gains slot in state championship

LEBANON – James Deane hit a double and two singles to drive in three runs to lead Bangor East by Acadian 15-3 and into the state final in the Little League All-Star baseball tourney for ages 9-10 Tuesday.

Acadian will play Winslow today at 5:45 p.m. in Lebanon and the winner will face Bangor East for the championship Thursday at 5:45 p.m.

Justin Courtney doubled twice and knocked in three runs for Bangor East. Jake Morrill had two singles and two RBIs and Sam Huston added a double and two singles with two RBIs.

Andrew Hillier allowed three runs on three hits and two walks while striking out eight for Bangor East.

James Gallego doubled to lead Acadian and Dylan Stewart added an RBI single.

Acadian (1-1) 200 1 – 3 3 5

Bangor East (2-0) 573 x – 15 13 2

Walker, Stewart (3) and Ranco; Hillier and Huston, Brookings (3)