After falling short to Peabody in last year’s district championship game, the Marblehead 11U Little League softball team came back with a vengeance this season by delivering a powerful statement in the championship game with a 16-1 victory, fueled by
a dominant no-hitter from pitcher Tatum Cole.
The Magicians showed just how far they’ve come in a year. Cole was controlled and composed during her no-hitter, keeping Peabody mostly off the base paths and anchoring a complete team performance.
Behind the plate, Gwyneth Pisa delivered an errorless performance, while fielding by Alex Marcus and Kaylee Auslon fueled the defense.
On offense, led by Ellie Serafin’s strong batting, every Magician scored throughout the district tournament with excellent hits and baserunning by all.
“This group has practiced a ton – rain or heat wave – and it paid off with the bats coming alive against Peabody,” said Manager Renzo Pisa. “We are excited to capture the District championship and hope to keep the momentum going for the next few years.”
The win wasn’t just a triumph of skill; it was a story of perseverance and growth.
Marblehead had been eliminated by Peabody in previous tournaments, but this year, the script flipped. With energy in the dugout and confidence at the plate, the team exploded offensively to take control early and never look back.
The championship marks an important milestone for Marblehead’s youth softball program and a promising foundation for continued success.
The Magicians were helmed by Pisa, Coach Scott Marcus, and Coach Brian Serafin.
