The PA District 25 Little League 11U Champion Butler Team’s season came to end this weekend. After winning the District Title, Butler moved on to the Section 1 tournament that was hosted by Franklin Little League.
It was a double elimination tournament. In game 1, Butler lost to DuBois. DuBois was winning 4-1 going into the 6th inning, but they scored 7 runs in the top of the 6th and won the game 11-1. Jake Szebalskie led Butler with 2 singles, while Coltyn Povlick and Colton Hill each also had a single.
In game 2, Butler lost to Harborcreek out of Erie, PA 10-4. Game highlights included Colton Hill’s outfield catch and throw to home to gun down a runner for a double play, and the Butler team having 6 different players with a hit. Curtis Kuntz and Jake Szebalskie had 2 singles each, while Coltyn Povlick, Preston Richter, Jordan Vicari and Colton Hill each had one.
DuBois beat Harborcreek tonight 2-1 to claim the Section 1 Title and now moves on to States.
Butler team members include:
Players – Curtis Kuntz, Kane Krauchak, Billy Makepeace, Preston Richter, Coltyn Povlick, Jake Szebalskie, Colton Hill, Jordan Vicari, Nicco Baggetta, and Jayce Geibel.
Manager Lisa Povlick and Coaches Dave Szebalskie and Chris Vicari.