Chateaugay Edges Sackets to Play in Final Four; Larries Beaten

CAMDEN'S FIRST INNING SURGE DOOMS MALONE IN STATES

Malone's Natalie Marlow tries to bunt against Camden in the New York State Softball Class A regionals at Carrier Park, Syracuse NY. Camden won 14-2.  (Rocco Carbone photos) Malone catcher Natalie Marlow tags out Camden's Sophia Barker at the plate.

CAMDEN 14, MALONE 2
After Malone put a run on the board in the top of the first inning, Camden sent 12 batters to the plate in the bottom of the frame, scoring an insurmountable nine runs. Camden added two more runs in the third, a pair of runs in the fourth and another run in the fifth in mercying the Huskies 14-2 in the New York State Class A Regional Semifinal at Carrier Park in Syracuse. Brooke LaPlant scored the only two runs of the game for Malone, on a single and a fielder's choice.

GOUVERNEUR FALLS IN N.Y. OPENER TO SCHUYLERVILLE

Adrianna Wood drills the ball, scoring Electa Fitzgerald.
 

SCHUYLERVILLE 13, GOUVERNEUR 1
Schuylerville chipped away for a 3-0 lead in the third inning, before Arianna Wood drove in Electa Fitzgerald in the bottom of the third for what proved to be the only run of the game for the Wildcats in the New York State Class B Softball Regional semifinal. Schuylerville added another run in the fourth and fifth innings, before plating five runs in the sixth and three more in the 7th frame to complete the win.

CANTON, GOUVERNEUR TO FACE OFF IN CLASS B FINAL

With a web gem, Canton catcher Maya Thomas, halfway up the first baseline, full extension, makes the diving catch for the out vs. Salmon River in the Class B semifinals.  Canton won 12-2.  (Bob LaRue photo)
 

CANTON 12, SALMON RIVER 2
Canton’s Tessa Alguire twirled a four-hitter, pitching into the sixth inning of shutout ball, as the second-seeded Golden Bears batted past #3-seeded Salmon River 12-2 in the Section X Class B playoffs. Alguire aided her own cause, belting a home run, double and single. Maya Thomas and Jenna Larrabee connected for a pair of singles for Canton as well. Salmon River scored single runs in the sixth and seventh innings to break up the shutout. Canton advances to face Gouverneur in the Class B title game.

GOUVERNEUR 16, OGDENSBURG 0
Wildcats pitcher Renisa Richards fired yet another no-hitter as #1-seeded Gouverneur pounded out a 16-0 victory over fourth-seeded Ogdensburg in a Section X Class B semifinals. Richards struck out 13 batters and fielded one grounder herself, in pitching to just one batter over regulation when Amya Laflair walked in the fourth inning. The Wildcats jumped on OFA pitching for five runs in the first inning, seven in the second and four more in the fourth. Andie Nichols led Gouverneur with two hits. Every player in the lineup scored at least one run. Gouverneur advances to face Canton for the championship.

SHAMROCKS ESCAPE UPSET-MINDED POTSDAM IN Q-FINAL

SALMON RIVER 6, POTSDAM 5
In their best game of the season, Potsdam scored one run in the first inning , three consecutive runs in the third frame and another run in the fourth to build a 5-0 lead over third-seeded Salmon River, in the Section X Class B semifinals. However, after just three base runners in the first four innings, the Shamrocks finally countered with three runs in the bottom of the 5th, another in the 6th, then walked it off in the bottom of the 7th on a hit by Mataya Arquette to capture a 6-5 victory and avoid the upset. Anna Rossner scored twice for #6-seeded Potsdam on a pair of singles to pace the Sandstoners. Arquette and Lindsey Durant both scored two runs the Shamrocks . Salmon River will travel to #2-seeded Canton in the Section X Class B semifinals.

LARRIES REPEAT CLASS C TITLE WITH ONE BIG INNING

ST. LAWRENCE CENTRAL 15, TUPPER LAKE 5
With solid defense and quality pitching, Tupper Lake built a 5-2 lead going into the bottom of the fifth inning, when it all came crashing down. St. Lawrence Central scored 13 runs on just three hits, capitalizing on three hit batsmen and five errors, in an offensive explosion that determined the outcome of the Section X Class C championship. The Larries came out victorious 15-5 to win the Class C title. Avery Mansil reached base four times and scored three runs, while Carlee Provost stroked two singles and scored three times for St. Lawrence. The Larries advance to the New York State Class C Regional Championship game on Saturday , June 1, at St Lawrence University vs. Section III opponent Berne- Knox-Westerlow. Kendall Kenniston led the Lumberjacks with two singles and two runs scored.

CHATEAUGAY CLINCHES CLASS "D" FOR FIRST SOFTBALL TITLE

Chateaugay's Ali Johnston tattoos the ball to leftfield, driving in two runs, as part of an eight-run third inning.
 

CHATEAUGAY 18, HARRISVILLE 3
Harrisville jumped off to a 3-0 start, before Chateaugay even had a chance to bat. However, Bulldog hurler Avery McDonald settled in to allow just six Pirates to reach base the rest of the way, in guiding Chateaugay to their first-ever Section X Class D Softball Championship. The Pirates scored quickly when Avery Chartrand, Jaelin Fayette and Makenna Rose all singled back-t- back and eventually scored. Chateaugay bounced back with a run in the bottom of the first, then piled up five runs in the second inning and exploded for eight runs in the third frame. Madison McComb led the Bulldogs reaching base four times on two singles and scoring four runs. Rileigh Reardon Ainsley Crawford each reached and scored all three times. Chateaugay advances to the New York State Class D regional final at St. Lawrence University on Saturday, June 1 at 2:00 p.m., against Section III champion Sackets Harbor.

CHATEAUGAY, HARRISVILLE WIN CLOSE SEMIFINALS

A Chateaugay runner slides under the tag in the game vs. Hammond.  (Lisa Freeman-Arquitt photo)
 

CHATEAUGAY 6, HAMMOND 2
Hammond quickly jumped out to a fast 2-0 lead when the first three batters got aboard in the top of the first inning. However, Chateaugay pitcher Avery McDonald settled down, fanned nine and shut out the Red Devils the rest of the way, allowing only two base runners, on the way to a 6-2 Bulldogs’ victory in the Section X Class D semifinals. Chateaugay finally broke through with two runs in the third inning, another in the fourth, then put the game away with a three spot in the sixth inning. Ryleigh Reardon doubled in a pair of runs and Ali Johnson added another with a sacrifice. Mikaya Jones and Kayla Vaugh each contributed two singles for Hammond. Ava Howie went the distance on the mound. Chateaugay will match up with Harrisville for the Class D championship.

HARRISVILLE 4, HEUVELTON 1
Strong pitching the backdrop for the Harrisville Pirates in defeating Heuvelton 4-1 in the Section X Class D semifinals. Both hurlers – Lila Stevenson of Harrisville and Chastity Johnson of Heuvelton – did not surrender a walk in the game. For Harrisville, Jaylin Fayette triple twice and knocked in a pair of runs, Makenna Rose drilled two singles for two RBIs, while Ava Bearer had a double and two singles, and Hailey Meager stroked a pair of singles. For Heuvelton, Johnson had three singles to aid her own cause. Lakan Martin singled to drive in the lone Heuvelton run in the sixth inning. Harrisville advances to face top seed Chateaugay in the Class D championship.

 MCDONALD HURLS 4-HITTER IN CHATEAUGAY WIN VS. LISBON

Chateaugay's Braelyn Nichols puts bat to the ball, during a key second inning against Lisbon.  (Avery Tam photo)

CHATEAUGAY 3, LISBON 0
Chateaugay scored twice in the bottom of the second inning, and an insurance run in the 6th, to gather a 3-0 win over Lisbon in the Section X Class D quarterfinals. Angela Dwyer went two-for-two to lead the Bulldogs who garnered only six hits off Lisbon pitching. Meanwhile, Bulldogs’ pitcher Avery McDonald scattered just four hits, striking out 10 and allowing just one walk in a shutout effort. Top-seeded Chateaugay will now host fourth-seeded Hammond in the Class D semifinals.

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