Stafford Honors 4 All-Star Softball Teams For 2026 Tournament Runs

MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Stafford Township recognized four youth all-star softball teams with proclamations during a Township Council presentation led by Mayor Robert Henken. The honors went to the township’s 8U All Stars, 9-10-11 All Stars, 12U All Stars and 14U Junior League All-Star Softball Team.

Henken said the 8U team “made history during New Jersey's first ever 8U All Star and player pitch tournament.” According to the proclamation read at the meeting, the team won the District 16 championship and became “the first District 16 8U champion in New Jersey.” The proclamation also said the team won the Section Four championship, becoming “the first Section Four 8U championship in New Jersey,” and earned a place in the first 8U state playoffs.

The 9-10-11 team was recognized for winning the District 16 championship, Section 4 championship and the New Jersey Little League 9-10-11 state championship, according to the proclamation. The proclamation said the team advanced to the Little League 9-10-11 softball invitational Eastern Region Tournament and reached the regional semifinals.

The 12U Stafford Majors All-Star softball team was honored for an “outstanding All Star season,” according to the proclamation. Henken said the team went 6-0 in District 16 play to win the district title, advanced to the Section 4 championship game as a finalist and finished with an 8-2 postseason record.

The 14U Junior League All-Star team was recognized for winning New Jersey Little League softball District 16 and Section Four titles. According to the proclamation, the team advanced to the New Jersey State Championship Tournament and represented Stafford Township among the state’s top teams.

Throughout the ceremony, Henken praised the teams’ sportsmanship, teamwork and dedication, as described in the proclamations. He also recognized coaches, players and families for supporting the teams and representing Stafford Township with pride.