The Westport Diamond Divas, Junior division/U14 softball team, captured the Fall district title today with a hard fought 9-7 win over Stratford.
The winning Diamond Divas. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo
Led by game MVP Maya Mandell with a home run and five RBIs, Hannah DeBalsi with three RBIs and Colby Siegal with one more, the Divas won this grudge match to a fast pitching, hard hitting, team they had not beaten in three prior attempts this season.
Strong pitching by Emily Lustbader and defensive gems by Gabriela Perry and Robin Adelkopf secured the win in this tension-filled seesaw final.
“Coach Peter (Perry) and I couldn’t be more proud of these girls for their accomplishments this season,” said head coach Adam Adelkopf. “The championship upset over long time rival Stratford Riptide was a spectacular finish to the season and included key contributions from everyone along the way.”
The Westport team made up of seventh to tenth graders also beat a tough Darien team in the bottom of the seventh and Easton on their way to the championship game.
