Wantagh Softball Bats Come Up Short Against Manhasset

The softball team head headed to Manhasset in a South Shore vs. North Shore battle where the Lady Warriors were seeking revenge for last year’s playoff defeat to the Indians. The Indians proved too strong however in this playoff rematch with the Lady Warriors falling 11-8 to drop to 1-3 on the young season.

Wantagh was attempting to rally from an 11-6 deficit and scored two runs in the top of the fifth inning before the game was called due to darkness. Manhasset built its large lead thanks to compiling eight runs in the bottom of the third and three more in the fourth inning.  

Taylor Corwin started for Wantagh on the mound and relief pitcher Jaclyn Vicente also saw time in the pitcher's circle. Catcher Kellie Mignoli stepped up big on offense with a two-run double.

“We have great bats and great team we just hurt ourselves mentally in this one.”  Said Wantagh softball head coach Christine Moran.

The loss to Manhasset came two days after Wantagh suffered a 5-1 home loss to North Shore. After opening the season with an 8-7 loss to Plainedge, Wantagh earned it first victory over Division 4-3 on March 29.

Wantagh will look to get back on the winning track at home against Valley Stream South (3-0) on Friday at

Wantagh continues their season on Friday at home against Valley Stream South (3-1) starting at 4:30 p.m.

“Valley stream South is a good team,” said Moran. ”It’s definitely going to be a challenge.” 

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