Vestal and Maine-Endwell's softball teams triumphed over Horseheads and Oneonta, respectively, in sectional finals at Greenlight Grand Slam Park. Maine-Endwell's Tessa L鈥橝moreaux dominated with 12 strikeouts in a 3-1 win against Oneonta, allowing only three hits. Meanwhile, Vestal secured a thrilling 5-4 victory against Horseheads, highlighted by a game-winning single from Natalie Frobel in the ninth inning. Both teams will proceed to face at-large competitors from Sections 6 and 8 in the upcoming NYSPHSAA state softball tournament.

By the Numbers
  • Tessa L鈥橝moreaux: 12 strikeouts, 7 innings pitched, 3 hits allowed.
  • Natalie Frobel: 3 hits in 9 innings, including a game-winning single.
State of Play
  • Maine-Endwell advanced after a strong pitching performance by L鈥橝moreaux, holding Oneonta scoreless until the fifth inning.
  • Vestal secured its victory after erasing a 4-1 deficit with key plays in the late innings.
What's Next

Both teams are set to continue their playoff journeys, with Maine-Endwell playing Section 8's at-large team, while Vestal takes on a competitor from Section 6 on June 2.

Bottom Line

The impressive pitching and clutch hitting demonstrated by Vestal and Maine-Endwell solidify their status as formidable contenders in the state tournament, making them teams to watch as they aim for further success.