The Wallingford 8U summer team advanced to the championship game with a thrilling 14-8 victory over a talented Southington team in the semifinals on Thursday night. It was the seventh-straight win for Wallingford, who faced West Hartford in the title game Saturday (Aug. 3) in Glastonbury. Wallingford's run came to an end with an 8-6 loss.

In the semifinals against Southington, Wallingford received key contributions from the entire team in the win. Drew Kofsuske, Dylan Michaels and Luca Palmieri led the way on the mound. Kofsuske struck out five batters in two innings, Michaels struck out three in two innings and Palmieri struck out the side to close out the victory.

Wallingford wasted no time by scoring four runs immediately in the top of the first inning. Michaels, Kofsuske and Palmieri all singled to start the game, Sean Sevigny drew a walk and Luca Marone hit an RBI single to center.

In the second, Jack Piepenbring worked a leadoff walk, Vinny Passmore and Ethan Matteis singled, Grady Bouchard, Ben Kroeber, Michaels and Kofsuske all walked and Palmieri singled to drive in the fifth run of the inning.

The third inning consisted of excellent defense by A.J. Signore at second base and Dom Cirri’s play in left field.

In the top of the fifth, Sevigny blasted a two-out double and scored on Barry O’Brien’s single for a key insurance run. O’Brien stole home on a passed ball for another run.

Palmieri then shut Southington down in the final inning to close out the victory.

The Wallingford 8U players are: AJ Signore, Barry O’Brien, Ben Kroeber, Dominic Cirri, Drew Kofsuske, Dylan Michaels, Ethan Matteis, Grady Bouchard, Jack Piepenbring, Luca Marone, Luca Palmieri, Sean Sevigny and Vinny Passmore.

Coaches: Chris Cirri, Pete Kofsuske, Kenny Michaels, Joe Signore and Barry O’Brien.

Registration for the Wallingford/Yalesville Fall Ball season begins online August 5. In-person registration dates are listed below and are at Parker Farms under the pavilion next to the concession stand:

*Saturday, August 10th: 10 a.m. to 12 noon

*Wednesday, August 14th: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The easiest way to register is to visit the online registration portion on the Yalesville Little League website (www.yalesvillelittleleague.com) starting Monday (8/5). All Yalesville parents, as well as Wallingford Little League parents who played Fall Ball last year, can use their login information to register online. We are asking that first-time players come to one of our in person registration dates.

Divisions (Ages):

Clinic (4-6): No child pitching - $40

Bronze (6-7): For children likely playing AA next year - $70

Silver (7-10): For children likely playing AAA next year - $100

Gold (9-11): For children likely playing Majors next year - $100

Transitional (12s): For children entering Junior League - $120

Senior League (13-16): For children in Junior League - $120

Evaluations (Parker Farms):

Saturday, August 17th: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (9 a.m. Check In)

Bronze – Parker Farms Field 5, Silver – Parker Farms Field 2, Gold – Parker Farms Field 1, Juniors/Seniors – Parker Farms Field 3

*Rain Date: Sunday, August 18th (10 a.m.)

Season starts: Saturday, September 7th (Monday, September 9th for Clinic Division)

Volunteers are instrumental to the success of our Fall Ball program. Managers, coaches, team parents and food stand personnel will be needed this fall. As is always the case, if we are unable to secure the appropriate number of managers/coaches for each level of play to give our players a safe and fun experience, there is a possibility we will not field a team(s) in the given level.

The Wallingford 12-U All-Stars defeated cross-town rival Yalesville 6-5 in a thrilling must-win game on Monday. Unfortunately for Wallingford, the team’s hopes for a chance at a District 5 championship were eliminated the next night when Southington West beat Jack Barry 6-1. Wallingford lost a three-way tiebreaker to Farmington on fewest runs allowed in the tournament.

Dan Vega started for Wallingford in the critical game against Yalesville. The game remained scoreless until the top of the third inning when Jackson Crowell-Masi hit a home run off Vega to give Yalesville a 1-0 lead.

Wallingford responded with two runs in the bottom of the third. Jeter Andrews led off the inning by reaching base, followed by Vince Bibisi and both later scored on a Dan Coratelli single making the score 2-1 after three innings. The score remained that way until the fifth when Yalesville broke through with four runs to take a 5-2 lead.

Wallingford, as it’s done all tournament, responded in the bottom of the fifth by scoring three runs on hits from Bibisi, Kenny Krause, Will Quinn and Robert Crowell and tying the score 5-5 heading into the sixth. Bibisi relieved Vega and shut Yalesville down in the sixth.

With one out in the sixth, Ethan Rich reached base on a walk, advanced to second on a hit by Andrews, took third on a wild pitch, and with two outs, scored on another wild pitch to win the game in dramatic fashion, 6-5.

Congratulations to the players and coaches of Vertucci Automotive for winning the AAA championship!

Congratulations to the players and coaches of PBA for completing an undefeated season and winning the Majors championship!

Congratulations to the players and coaches of Dick's Sporting Goods for winning the AA championship!

Congratulations to our 11-year old District All Star team!  More information about tournament games will follow.

Aiden Akoury

David Arsenault

Josh Connolly

Matt Corso

Benjamin Farmer

Jason Lewis

Max Marker

Kenneth Marrow

Zavier Salas

Shaun Ulstad

Scott Wentzell

Andrew Zukowski

Connor Zukowski

Manager: Steve Farmer

Coach: Joe Corso

Coach: Chris Arsenault

Alternate Coach: Sergio Salas

The 10-year old team will be announced on Thursday.

We wish all of our teams good luck and continued success in the Little League Tournament.

Congratulations to our 11-12 year old District All Star team!  More information about tournament games will follow.

Jeter Andrews

Vincent Bibisi

Daniel Coratelli

Shaun Flannery

Kenneth Krause

Marco Ulstad

Daniel Vega

Robert Crowell

Aidan Lawler

Ethan Rich

Aaron Rich

Josh Morrison

Will Quinn

Manager: Ray Bibisi

Coach: Billy Rich

Coach: Scott Cavallaro

Alternate Coach: Mike Morrison

The 11 year old District All Star team will be announced on Wednesday and the 10 year old team will be announced on Thursday.

We wish all of our teams good luck and continued success in the Little League Tournament.

2019 Quick reference chart on League Age:

2019 BASEBALL LEAGUE AGE RULES

League Age 4 if born Sept 1, 2014 to August 31, 2015

League Age 5 if born Sept 1, 2013 to August 31, 2014

League Age 6 if born Sept 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013

League Age 7 if born Sept 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012

League Age 8 if born Sept 1, 2010 to August 31, 2011

League Age 9 if born Sept 1, 2009 to August 31, 2010

League Age 10 if born Sept 1, 2008 to August 31, 2009

League Age 11 if born Sept 1, 2007 to August 31, 2008

League Age 12 if born Sept 1, 2006 to August 31, 2007

League Age 13 if born Sept 1, 2005 to August 31, 2006

League Age 14 if born Sept 1, 2004 to August 31, 2005

Not sure what your child's League Age is? Use the official Little League Age Calculator.