On Sunday, July 28, the Southington South All-Stars had a chance to make history, but officials waved off play when the locals fell behind by 10 runs. Newington had rallied to an 11-1 lead before play was called in the fourth inning. There were no Southington players running onto the field with fists pumping wildly. There were no local parents cheering in the stands…but there were no tears either. Southington still has a chance at a state title with a victory in their next contest. Nothing seems to stop this band of local ballers. It’s a group of all-star players from the 9-10 year old division of Southington South Little League, and the loss in the second game of the state finals was their first defeat in 12 postseason contests. The run began in early July with a 5-2 victory over Berlin in the District 5 championship. With a lopsided, 17-6, win over Wallingford in the winner’s bracket and a 14-6 win in the rematch, Southington South came away with a District 5 title. But the boys were just getting started. At sectionals, the team rallied for wins over Prospect (2-0) and Fairfield American (3-2) before besting Wilton (15-4) at [...]
On Sunday, July 28, the Southington South All-Stars had a chance to make history, but officials waved off play when the locals fell behind by 10 runs. Newington had rallied to an 11-1 lead before play was called in the fourth inning. There were no Southington players running onto the field with fists pumping wildly. There were no local parents cheering in the stands…but there were no tears either. Southington still has a chance at a state title with a victory in their next contest. Nothing seems to stop this band of local ballers. It’s a group of all-star players from the 9-10 year old division of Southington South Little League, and the loss in the second game of the state finals was their first defeat in 12 postseason contests. The run began in early July with a 5-2 victory over Berlin in the District 5 championship. With a lopsided, 17-6, win over Wallingford in the winner’s bracket and a 14-6 win in the rematch, Southington South came away with a District 5 title. But the boys were just getting started. At sectionals, the team rallied for wins over Prospect (2-0) and Fairfield American (3-2) before besting Wilton (15-4) at [...]