The Gray‑New Gloucester/Raymond Little League baseball club has punched its ticket to the New England regional tournament in Bristol, Connecticut, and the excitement in the clubhouse is palpable.
A Family Legacy Fuels the Drive
Head coach Eric Hanley calls the journey a "dream come true," reflecting on how the program’s 2023 run to Williamsport still resonates with the current roster.
Key contributors from that historic team, Chase Pacanza and Mason Amergian, have returned to mentor a younger generation that includes their brothers Beau Amergian and Jackson Pacanza, who are eager to follow in their siblings’ footsteps.
To help cover travel and equipment costs, the team has launched a GoFundMe campaign, inviting the community to support their pursuit of another historic run.
Three years ago the same program advanced to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, and the current squad hopes to replicate that feat by confronting Massachusetts in their opening regional match on Saturday.
Beyond the on‑field ambitions, the team’s story underscores the growing popularity of youth baseball in Maine and the power of familial ties to inspire the next generation of players.