Westport Runner-Up in Championship Bid

UPDATE The Westport 10 U District All Star girls softball team could not make good tonight on a chance to do what has not be done since 1999 –- win the District 2 All Star Tournament. The team representing Westport was top seed in tonight’s District 2 championship game against Fairfield at Haydon Field in Fairfield but could not overcome the team it beat less than a week ago, losing 8-0. Fairfield now moves on to the sectionals of the Little League All Star Tournament. The tournament is being held this year in Westport at Meyer Field. Westport team members include (l-r, top row) Natalie Schenck, Reva Kale, Hannah Fischer, Madeline Howard, Catherine Connell, Erin McWhirter, Emma Straight and head coach Mark McWhirter. (bottom row) Ellie Klein, Ali Green, Emily Stone, Sophia Alfero. Not present: Maddie McGarry and assistant coaches Louis Alfero and Elise Stone. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo