07/06/2026
Longmeadow Opens State Sectionals With Convincing 11-5 Victory Over Rockland
Fresh off capturing the program’s first-ever Massachusetts District 2 12U Championship, Longmeadow wasted little time carrying that momentum into Sectionals.
The 12U All-Stars opened the Massachusetts Sectional Tournament on Sunday with an impressive 11-5 victory over District 8 champion Rockland at Phelps Elementary School, taking the first step toward a berth in the Massachusetts State Championship.
Longmeadow jumped on Rockland immediately, plating four runs in the opening inning. Viv M started the rally with an RBI single before Abby F ripped a two-run triple. An additional run scored on a Rockland error to give Longmeadow an early cushion.
The offense struck again in the third inning, erupting for five more runs. Abby F delivered another RBI hit, Audrey M added an RBI single, Fiona S drove home a run with a double, and two more runs crossed the plate on a Rockland miscue as Longmeadow stretched the lead to 9-0.
Maggie D was dominant in the circle, pitching a complete game while striking out 11 batters over six innings. She allowed just four hits and five runs—only two of them earned—and also contributed on the bases with two stolen bases.
Longmeadow’s lineup pounded out 11 hits in the victory. Viv M led the way with a perfect 3-for-3 performance, while Abby F drove in three runs and finished 2-for-3 at the plate. The defense also turned a key double play to help keep Rockland from mounting a comeback.
With the opening-round win, Longmeadow improves to 1-0 in Sectional play and now turns its attention to a critical stretch of games at Turner Park.
The All-Stars are scheduled to host District 5 champion Algonquin on Monday at 6 p.m. before welcoming District 11 champion Canton on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Both games, however, could be impacted by a rainy forecast. Longmeadow will then travel to face District 4 champion Worcester on Thursday before closing pool play against District 16 champion Peabody on Saturday. The top teams will advance to Sunday’s championship round with a trip to the Massachusetts State Tournament on the line.
After making history by bringing home the program’s first 12U District championship, Longmeadow has now positioned itself for another postseason run, one win at a time.