Westfield Mayor Brian P. Sullivan delivers a proclamation to the state champion St. Mary Saints baseball’ team. (Submitted photo)
WESTFIELD – St. Mary celebrated a 5-3 win over Archbishop Williams, of Braintree in the Division 4 baseball championship more than a month ago, but the victory parade goes on.
Two weeks ago, state and city officials delivered a proclamation to St. Mary’s players and coaching staff during a team banquet at Shortstop Bar & Grill. Certificates were distributed, player recognition picture boards showcasing each player’s finest moments on the field were unveiled, and the Saints whooped it up.
A special commemorative candle was created to honor the 2017 Division 4 baseball state champion St. Mary Saints. (Submitted photo)
That was just one of the many accolades which have been bestowed upon these players and their coaching staff since making history.
“I didn’t realize how much farther this has reached until a waitress recognized us, and an 80-year-old man at a Blue Sox game said to me that he tuned in to listen to the broadcast,” St. Mary athletic director and assistant baseball coach Bill Lamirande said.
In addition, the Saints appeared at recent Little League and Babe Ruth Baseball All-Star tournament games, where they were honored for their achievements.
Yankee Candle created a special commemorative candle in their honor.
Other events involving the championship team may still take place, Lamirande said, but will likely depend on the availability of their players and coaches in between vacation, work schedules, and school this fall.
Massachusetts State Sen. Don Humason delivers a proclamation to the state champs on behalf of the state. (Submitted photo)
