In a thrilling display of skill and determination, Deposit-Hancock cruised to a 15-0 victory over Greene in the MAC final. Addison Makowski led the charge for the Hawks, pitching a perfect game and hitting a home run to seal their championship win.
Key Performances from Deposit-Hancock
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Addison Makowski:
- Perfect game pitching
- Home run
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Sarah Gross:
- 3-for-4 with an RBI
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Pagan Macumber:
- 2-for-3 with three runs and two RBIs
The Hawks’ offense was relentless throughout the game, scoring early and often against Greene.
Thomas A. Edison Shines in IAC Championship
Meanwhile, Thomas A. Edison rolled past Lansing in the IAC Large School Championship Game.
Pitching Highlights
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Aurora Parlo:
- Allowed just five hits while striking out six in five innings.
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Kailey Ripley:
- Closed out the game without allowing any baserunners.
- Went 4-for-5 at the plate, including two doubles.
Offensive Contributions
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Rosie Wheeler:
- 4-for-5 with two RBIs.
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Carissa Cowan:
- 3-for-5 with one double and three RBIs.
The Spartans took advantage of their opportunities early against Lansing, scoring seven runs in the fifth inning to take an easy lead before adding five more over the final two frames.
Edison will now look forward to competing in the Section IV Playoffs this weekend at SUNY Broome Community College.
Union Springs Captures Small School Title
Union Springs captured their third Small School Title since moving down from Division II to Division III by defeating Tioga Central via shutout (4-0).
Gracie Chalupnicki’s Performance
- Threw a two-hitter, giving up just seven hits while walking three batters.
- Achieved her seventeenth win of the season and second in as many days against the Tigers.
Chalupnicki also contributed offensively, finishing 2-for-3 at the plate with an RBI. Kate Kitchcart gave up seven hits and three earned runs over six innings for Tioga (12–3).
The season has been incredible for these teams, having played each other twice already this spring, both resulting in close finishes. Today’s result felt like validation rather than a surprise outcome given how evenly matched these squads have proven themselves.
Other Section Four Action
In other action from around Section Four:
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Horseheads defeated Vestal via walk-off single as Emily Farnham singled home Kayla Ziegler, giving Horseheads its first win since May 9th.
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Binghamton won its second straight game behind strong pitching performances from both starters and relievers.
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Maine Endwell and Ithaca also won their second straight games, showcasing strong pitching and timely hitting.
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Johnson City lost its fourth straight game due to poor fielding plays that cost them several key opportunities.
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