November 21, 2024
LITTLE LEAGUE

Calais stars claim state softball title Team ends tourney with 4-1 record

WALDOBORO – Madison McVicar doubled to knock in the tying run in the fifth inning and Kaylee Johnson followed with a two-run double to give Calais the lead and eventual 12-6 win over South Portland to claim the state championship in Little League All-Star softball for ages 9-10 Thursday.

South Portland won the first game 14-3 in four innings to force a second game.

In the championship game, McVicar hit two doubles and a single to lead Calais. Alyssa Pulk added three singles and two RBIs. Olivia Smith recorded 12 strikeouts.

Taylor Whaley hit a single and a first-inning two-run double for South Portland. Lydia Henderson hit an RBI single.

In the first game, Whaley had a triple and two singles with four RBIs to pace South Portland. Michelle Moreau hit an RBI triple. Abby Young had a two-run single and Paige Carter doubled.

Johnson led Calais with a single and an RBI double for Calais.

(First Game)

Calais 201 0 – 3 3 3

So. Portland (10)40 x – 14 6 1

Johnson and McVicar; Despins, Moreau (2) and Kennedy

(Second Game)

Calais (4-1) 103 143 – 12 10 4

So. Portland (3-2) 200 400 – 6 4 4

Smith and McVicar; Despins and Kennedy


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