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Merrick Softball Opens State Tourney with Victory

Merrick beats Camden 3-2 Saturday; three wins away from state title.

The Merrick Madness 12-year-old softball team scored two runs in the first inning and held on for a 3-2 win over Camden Saturday afternoon in the opening game of the New York State Softball Little League Tournament. 

Next up, the Madness take on Garden City South Sunday afternoon in the two pool tournament being held in Canastota, a town located about 30 minutes outside of Syracuse.

Merrick beat North Shore last week to claim the Section 6 divisional Long Island crown. Garden City South, the Section 5 champs, plays its first game of the tournament Sunday.

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The top two teams of the six in the tournament will play for the state title on Wednesday. The winner will then advance to the regional playoffs in Albany, with a chance to advance to Portland, Oregon for the Little League Softball World Series.

 

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