Chatham Little League

06/11/2026

🥎 CHATHAM PANTHERS SOFTBALL CAMP IS BACK! 🥎

Calling all young ballplayers! Dust off your gloves and get ready for three days of top-tier instruction, skills, and summer fun with the Chatham coaching staff and players!

📅 Dates: July 6th – July 8th
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM daily (Prompt pickup by 1:00 PM, please!)
👧 Ages: 7–12
📍 Where: Little League Complex (Payne Ave)

💪 What We’re Covering:
Individualized instruction in hitting, fielding, pitching, catching, base-running, sportsmanship, and live scrimmage play!

💰 Cost & Family Discounts:

1st Child: $60

2nd Child: $50

3rd Child: $40
(Checks payable to: Chatham High School)

🎒 What to Pack:
Cleats, glove/mitt, appropriate softball attire/pants, bats (some provided if needed), a bagged lunch, a snack, and plenty of water/sports drinks (No energy drinks, please!). Pro-tip: Put your child's name on all gear!

📝 How to Register:
Applications are available on the school district website (www.chathamcentralschools.com). Please fill out the form and email it to [email protected] or mail it to John Brantley at Chatham High School.

For questions or applications, contact John Brantley at (518) 755-0844. See you on the dirt! 🔴⚫

06/11/2026

⚾ PLAYOFF RUNDOWN: Championship Bound & Hard-Fought Battles! 🥎
We’ve been a little quiet on our reporting lately, but what a week of playoff baseball and softball it has been! We are incredibly proud of all our teams who stepped up and made it to the postseason.

A massive shoutout goes to our Kinderhook Elks Minor Softball Team, who fought their way all the way to the Championship Game tonight in Hudson, finishing as the proud District Runners-Up! 🥈🎉

Here is the full recap of the incredible efforts from across our divisions:

🥈 Minor Softball: Kinderhook Elks
Championship Game: HLL Minors-AOW 4, Kinderhook Elks 2
In an absolute heartbreaker at Harry Howard Ave, the Elks took an early lead with a steal of home in the 2nd. The game was locked at 2-2 until the bottom of the 5th when HLL pulled ahead.

On the Rubber: Brynleigh R went the distance, striking out 9 over 5 innings.

At the Plate & Basepaths: Brynleigh led with 2 hits; she and Harlow K paced an aggressive 6-base stealing night. Carson K anchored the flawless defense with 9 plays.

Semifinal Game: Kinderhook Elks 8, NCLL Minors Pooch HQ 7
To punch their ticket to the finals, the Elks won a Monday thriller! Tied 7-7 in the 6th, the Elks walked it off.

Stat Leaders: Ava M went 2-for-3 with 2 RBIs. The Elks walked 10 times and stole a wild 25 bases, led by multi-steals from Ivy G, Giselle F, Ava, Brynleigh, Suzanne P, Thea P, Oakley V, and Emma H. Brynleigh struck out 13 on the mound.

🔥 Majors Baseball & Softball
Playoff Action: HLL Majors-FASNY 17, Chatham Fire (Sanford) 3
Our Chatham Fire team ran into a powerhouse FASNY squad on Tuesday. Despite the tough loss, our girls showed relentless fight and amazing aggressive baserunning.

Highlights: Dakota B went a perfect 2-for-2 from the 9-spot. Chloe C and Dakota each drove in a run, while the team racked up 9 stolen bases (multi-steals by Mia M, Addison H, and Dakota). Mia also struck out 5 from the circle.

Playoff Action: CYL Majors SciangulaLaw 9, Ghent VFW 7
Ghent VFW out-hit their opponent 11 to 7 on Monday but fell just short in a high-scoring battle.

Highlights: Jacob B put on a absolute power display, hitting TWO home runs (including an inside-the-parker) and driving in 3 runs! Kai M had a huge 3-hit night and struck out 11 batters on the mound. Smith G and Kai also swiped multiple bags.

Playoff Action: Greenville1 8, A. Colarusso and Son 5
Colarusso fought hard on Friday at the Chatham Complex, briefly taking the lead in the 1st inning, but Greenville managed to answer back late.

Highlights: Gannon L was electric on the mound, throwing 4 innings of no-hit ball while striking out 10! At the plate, Nixon B led the offense, going 1-for-2 with 2 RBIs, while Silas M drew 2 walks.

Thank you to all the coaches, parents, and volunteers who made this playoff push possible, and congratulations again to our District Second-Place Kinderhook Elks! Let's keep building for next year! 🔴🔵⚾



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06/06/2026

06/05/2026

🚨 LAST-MINUTE PLANS? HEAD TO THE COMPLEX!🚨
Drop what you’re doing and come down to the complex **tonight at 6:00 PM**! The **A. Colarusso and Sons** minor baseball team is kicking off their very first playoff game against **Greenville**, and the first pitch is in just 20 minutes!
Skip making dinner, grab some snacks at the concession stand, and come cheer on the kids. Let’s pack the stands with plenty of hometown noise! 📣⚾️
* ⏰ **First Pitch:** 6:00 PM (Get here soon!)

06/05/2026

🥎 REGIONAL FINAL BOUND! 🥎
Huge congratulations to our Chatham Girls Varsity Softball Team! These amazing athletes are officially headed to the Class B Regional Final this Saturday!

From the Chatham Little League fields to the high school stage, our community couldn't be prouder of your hard work, dedication, and incredible teamwork. You are an inspiration to all of our younger ballplayers coming up through the ranks!

Let’s pack the stands, bring the energy, and show them what Chatham pride is all about! There is also a link to live stream to virtually show your support!

💪 Let's go, Chatham! 🔴⚪

Our varsity softball team plays Canton in the regional final this Saturday, June 6 at 2:00 p.m. in Lansingburgh. Go Panthers!

Tickets for Saturday's Games:
https://gofan.co/event/6600601?schoolId=NYSPHSAAII

Live Stream:
NFHS Network - Type in Chatham NY - it should be available on Saturday Morning (there is a cost to stream the game).

05/31/2026

⚾️ What a Week, Chatham Little League! 🥎
That is a wrap on the regular season for many of our teams! From nail-biters to massive offensive performances, our players left everything out on the dirt this week. Now, it’s playoff time! 🎉
🏆 Postseason Bound: Majors Locking Down the #2 Seeds!
Huge congratulations to both our Majors Softball and Majors Baseball teams! Both divisions have officially secured the #2 Seed heading into the playoffs. Grab those first-round byes, get some rest, and get ready to bring the heat! 🔥
Special shoutout to Chatham Fire (Sanford) Majors, who absolute fired on all cylinders on Tuesday with a dominant 17-7 win over Taconic Hills! Mia M struck out an incredible 12 batters over 4 innings, while Claire C led the bats with a multi-hit game and Davianna C drove in 3 runs!
🔮 Minors Division: The Playoff Picture Is Heating Up!
We are still waiting on official final standings for our Minors brackets, but the future is looking bright! It is looking like at least one of our Minors Baseball teams and one of our Minors Softball teams will be punching their ticket to the postseason. Stay tuned!
Here is how our Minors battled it out in their final regular-season matchups:
Metzwood Minors (Softball): Split a wild week of action! On Friday, the bats were absolutely blistered in a thrilling 12-10 victory over Van Tassel. Hailey K broke the game wide open with a huge 2-RBI double, Prudence C collected 2 hits, and Kinsley D struck out 6 in relief to seal the win!
Chatham Fire (Ocean) Minors (Baseball): These boys never stopped fighting. Despite a tough comeback loss to Greenville and an 11-6 battle against a tough Ghent Fire Dept. squad on Friday, the hustle was unmatched. Jackson C, Michael R, and Eulen K tore up the basepaths stealing home, while Oliver E and Caleb W stayed hot with 2 hits each!
🤝 Shoutout to our Ghent Teams!
Great week of baseball:
Ghent VFW (Majors) pulled off a gritty 6-3 win over Germantown on Tuesday, led by Max F going 2-for-2 and Smith G throwing 5 strong innings with 7 Ks!
Ghent Fire Dept. (Minors) took two big victories this week, holding off a late surge by Greenville (12-10) and topping Chatham Fire on Friday behind a big 2-run home run from Henry K!

📣 To all our players, coaches, and volunteers: Thank you for an incredible regular season. Your dedication, sportsmanship, and hustle make Chatham LL the best place to play.

Good luck to all our teams entering the postseason—let's go get 'em! 🔴⚫️

05/31/2026

🏆 CLASS B SECTION 2 CHAMPIONS! 🏆
Huge congratulations to the Chatham Varsity Softball team on their incredible sectional championship win! 🥎✨
Watching this team dominate on the field is amazing, but it’s even more special for us here at Chatham Little League. We remember when many of these incredible athletes were just starting out on our fields—learning how to swing, catching their first pop flies, and building the foundation for the champions they are today.
What makes us even prouder is that these girls haven't forgotten where they started. Not only are they crushing it at the varsity level, but several of them also take the time to give back to our league by umpiring our Minor league games, mentoring the next generation of players with patience, leadership, and a deep love for the game. 💙
Seeing your hard work, dedication, and character pay off is exactly why we do what we do. You are such a phenomenal inspiration to our younger players who look up to you—both when you're in the varsity uniform and when you're behind the plate!
Chatham is so incredibly proud of you all. Keep bringing the heat as you move forward! 🔥🔴⚫️

05/28/2026

Chatham Baseball Camp is back for 2026 and registration is open to ages 7-12. Learn from a coaching staff of high school, college, and varsity players!

📅 Dates: June 29th – July 2nd
⏰ Time: 9 AM – 1 PM
💰 Cost: $100 before June 19th ($125 after)

📩 For details and to register, contact Coach Scott Steltz at [email protected].

05/27/2026

🔨 Field 3 Dugout Update! 🥎
The final phase of our softball dugout project is officially complete, and Field 3 is looking incredible! Check out these amazing new custom benches, ready for action.
This project wouldn't have been possible without an amazing team effort from our community:
* **Rob Sharpe:** A massive thank you for your incredible craftsmanship and hard work building and installing these beautiful, heavy-duty benches.
* **Harrington's:** A huge shoutout for generously donating the lumber and supplies to make these benches a reality. Your continued support keeps our league running!
* **Josh Kuhnen:** Thank you for donating your time and expertise to pour the concrete and ensure the foundation was set perfectly.
* **Michael Knights:** Thank you for your time and energy power washing the inside of the dugouts to get them spotless.
* **Bryan Haefner Painting:** Thank you for the fresh coat of paint on these dugouts and your tireless work refreshing the rest of our complex. The park looks brand new!
A big thank you to everyone who was involved and had a hand in getting this done for the girls! Chatham Little League runs on community support, and we are so grateful for the local volunteers and businesses who step up to make our facilities better for the kids.
Next time you’re at Field 3, come check them out! 🥎 👇