Westfield softball’s Victoria Camp is swarmed by her teammates after hitting a walk off single to win the game for the Bombers to improve to 19-0 earlier this week. The Bombers capped off a perfect regular season Friday. (Photo courtesy of Mike Minicucci)
AGAWAM – It might not have been the perfect game, but for the Westfield High School softball team it sure was a perfect season.
Westfield pitcher Sarah McNerney delivered a complete game, and the Bombers received timely hitting in a 9-5 win over host Agawam to finish the regular season a stellar 20-0.
Analise Eak (single, run, 2 RBIs), Jules Sharon (single, run, RBI), Jess Pratt (single, run, RBI), Maddy Atkocaitis (single, run, RBI), Victoria Camp (single, run, RBI), Kaitlyn Puza (1-for-2, two walks), Lexi Minicucci (sac-bunt, run scored), Rachel Swords (walk, run), and Karly Mastello (run) were all instrumental at the plate, helping to orchestrate the victory.
Westfield’s 10 seniors – (front row) Annalise Eak, Sarah McNerney, Jules Sharon, Jessie Pratt;
and (back row) Maddy Atkocaitis, Chiara Manfredi, Kaitlyn Puza, Taylor St. Jacques, Victoria Camp, and Lexi Minicucci – share a special moment on senior day this past week. (Photo courtesy of Mike Minicucci)
“We finished the season. Now we just wait to see what happens Tuesday,” Westfield head softball coach Joe Stella said.
Gators hit away
SOFTBALL
Easthampton 22, Gateway 17
EASTHAMPTON – Jessie Walton, Jordan Cooper, Chelsea Edinger, Alyssa Moreau, and Gabby Dame each finished with multiple hit efforts for Gateway. Gators’ senior finished her final at-bat, reaching on a two-strike bunt single.
“The girls fought hard and stuck it out until the end,” Gateway coach Gary St. Peter said. “It was a nice way – without the win – to finish the season on a positive note.”
Bombers rally, eliminate EL
BASEBALL
Westfield 6, East Longmeadow 2
EAST LONGMEADOW – Jake Toomey delivered the go-ahead hit in the sixth to tie the game at 2-2, and knocked in the eventual game-winning run in the top of the eighth inning in the team’s extra inning victory.
Toomey plated Chris Sullivan (3-4, 3 runs scored) both times.
“We made the most of nothing in the eighth,” Westfield coach Rich Discenza said. “The kids caught fire.”
Westfield’s Chris Sullivan comes around to score. Sullivan reached on a double against East Longmeadow. (Photo by Chris Putz)
Westfield eliminated East Longmeadow (9-11) from postseason contention, and finished its regular season with a record of 15-5.
The Bombers now await seeding for the state’s new “Super Eight” tournament (announced Monday). The entire Western Mass field will be revealed Tuesday.
12-0, and loving it!
BOYS’ TENNIS
Westfield 3, Greenfield 2
WESTFIELD – Westfield’s Chris Unger (6-2, 6-0) and Jacob Barbieri (6-3, 6-2) won at first and second singles, respectively, and second doubles pair, Alec Best and Casey Mackenzie (6-1, 6-2) won to hand Greenfield (14-2) only its second loss of the season.
More importantly, the Bombers remained unbeaten at 12-0.
Westfield closes out its regular season Saturday morning against St. Mary.
“We are hopeful to continue as we have been,” Westfield coach John Morizio said.
In other results, the Southwick JV softball team routed Smith Academy, 27-3, Thursday.
