Hale-Ray Softball: Class S State Champions 2011

This year's Nathan Hale-Ray High School softball team is now the 2011 Class S State Champions, a title that has eluded the Noises since 2004.

Hale-Ray faced defending State Champions, the Terryville Kangaroos, in Stratford Friday night.  The game remained scoreless into the fourth.  Hale-Ray’s Morgan Humble reached first on a base hit, then scored on a triple by Missy Martin.  Missy then scored on a bunt by Lydia Walter.  A pop-up ended Hale-Ray’s offensive. Score: 2-0. 

Going into the fifth, Hale-Ray’s Maegan McNulty reached first on a base hit, Alex Lefemina was hit by a pitch, advancing McNulty to second. Maxie Murphy was thrown out on her bunt but advanced the runners to second and third.  Missy Martin drove the ball into center left where Terryville’s center fielder Brenda Carobini and left fielder Angel Katiewicz collided, allowing the ball to drop, giving Missy a 2-run RBI on a double.  At the end of the inning, Hale-Ray led 5-0

In the sixth inning Lydia Walter’s bases-loaded base hit RBI brought in Denny Spingola to increase Hale-Ray’s run total to 6.  

Hale-Ray pitcher Katelyn Nichisti, went the full game giving up only one hit and one walk.

Ending their season as both Shoreline Champions and Class S State Champions, several Hale-Ray players picked up honors along the way. 

Morgan Humble was named to first team All Shoreline, All State and MVP in Shorline.  Maxie Murphy was also named to first team All Shoreline and All State. 

Coach Sue Minor spent her wedding anniversary coaching her Hale-Ray team to its first State Championship win under her leadership. Now she has double milestones to celebrate.