NBLL 10U Softball Ends Season in District IV Championship

The North Branford Little League 10U All-Star softball team's season ended in the District IV championship this weekend as the All-Stars fell to Orange twice in the best-of-three playoffs.

North Branford fell to Orange 5-0 on July 13 in the opener at Totoket Valley Park. North Branford had trouble getting on track against outstanding Orange pitching, heading into a must-win game on July 14. 

Orange rallied for two runs in the sixth inning Sunday to take a 7-6 walk-off victory over the North Branford All-Stars and capture the District 4 championship in 10U girls softball in Orange. North Branford had built leads of 4-1 and 6-5 before Orange rallied to capture the best-of-three series.

To advance to the championship series, North Branford posted a 3-1 record, defeating Milford 15-2; East Haven 9-5; and Bethwood 24-0; and losing to Orange 6-4.

Team members and coaches are pictured including (first row) Megan Muzyka, Erica Piercey, Sophia Ouellet, Ava Galdenzi and Rachel Vitarisi; (middle row) Mairead Aiken, Julia Ricardo, Jada Miconi, Sophie Anastasio, Katy Pedersen, Kayla Despres and assistant coach Brent Aiken; (back row) head coach Bill Galdenzi, assistant coach Chris Piercey.

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