The Killingly Trailblazers have turned an ordinary high school baseball schedule into a series of memorable outings, stepping onto fields that most fans only dream of watching from the stands. Their season has included games at Fenway Park, Dunkin Donuts Park, and the Baseball Hall of Fame’s Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, each venue adding a layer of excitement to the team’s development.
Historic Venues and a Rain‑Interrupted Visit
A recent trip to Cooperstown offered the team a unique blend of sport and history. After a rain‑delayed game at Doubleday Field, players and coaches shared a bus ride, meals, and a guided tour of the Hall of Fame, an experience that senior Joe Gould called “worth everything” despite the weather.
The partnership with the Friends of Killingly Baseball has been instrumental, financing trips to minor league stadiums and covering the logistics of out‑of‑state travel, allowing the squad to test themselves against a broader range of competition.
In their latest matchup, Killingly faced the top‑ranked Lyman Hall team and fell 8‑3, yet the game highlighted the team’s resilience. Pitchers Joe Gould, Gaighe DeBella and Matt Poirier limited the opposition to eight runs, while junior outfielder Jake Voyer delivered a clutch bases‑loaded single late in the game. Sophomore catcher Jacob Long also marked his first career home run, tying the score in the second inning.
Lyman Hall finished the regular season unbeaten at 20‑0 and enter the Southern Connecticut Conference and Class L tournaments as favorites. Coach Bill Rich stresses the value of long trips for team testing, while Killingly’s coach Ben Desaulnier expressed pride in his players’ effort and growth, noting that the challenging loss will inform future preparation.