Youth softball at Segalla Field

Youth softball at Segalla Field

From left, Paige Holst-Grubbe, Jillian Murphy, Eden Rost and Isabella Portillo celebrate at the end of an inning.

Riley Klein

NORTH CANAAN— North Canaan rec league softball hosted Great Barrington Tuesday, May 27, at Segalla Field.

The seniors team lineups were composed of players in grades 6-8. North Canaan includes athletes from the six Region One towns.

The high scoring game ended in favor of Great Barrington with a final score of 17-11.

Before the last inning, the umpire commented on the friendly nature of both teams. He said they were complimenting each other throughout the game. “These young ladies are too nice,” he said. “You parents have done far too good a job.”

Leah Simboli plays for North Canaan.Riley Klein

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