Bethel’s baseball squad turned a 4‑4 tie into a 5‑4 victory on Thursday, clinching a hard‑fought win in the CIAC Class L semifinals.
A clutch seventh‑inning hit
Tom Martin stepped up with a bases‑loaded single that drove in the go‑ahead run, capping a rally that began when the Eagles tied the game in the sixth.
The win marks the first time since 1991 that Bethel will contest a CIAC final, a milestone that has energized the community and highlighted the program’s steady rise.
Their opponent will be Lyman Hall, the top seed and reigning champions, who advanced with a 4‑0 shutout of Masuk. Will Quinn starred on the mound, throwing a four‑hit shutout and adding a two‑run single at the plate.
Coach Ray Turek, who has guided the team through a season of tight games, praised the players’ resilience, noting that the championship game will be a test of both skill and nerves.