The Hingham Little League 13U team capped a remarkable summer with an 11‑2 record, earning the second district championship in the town’s Little League history.
A Season Defined by Hitting and Pitching
At the plate the squad posted a collective .412 batting average, highlighted by a .503 mark in situations with runners in scoring position. Over 13 games they compiled 142 hits, including 45 extra‑base hits and 14 home runs, underscoring a lineup that consistently moved runners.
On the mound the rotation posted a 1.94 ERA, with pitchers averaging six strikeouts and just two walks per game, a balance that kept opponents at bay.
Key Victories and Close Contests
The team opened the district bracket with a 13‑run, 15‑hit first‑inning outburst against Scituate, then added wins over Melrose before stumbling against Bedford and dropping a 6‑3 decision to Massapequa Coast.
Road Trip to Delaware
The journey took the club to Dover, Delaware, where they competed in the Little League 50/70 Intermediate Eastern Regionals. After a series of games that included a beach outing at Rehoboth Beach, the squad finished the regional tournament with a 4‑2 record.
State Championship and Coaching Praise
Following the regional stop, the club traveled to Auburn, Massachusetts, to capture the state championship final against Melrose, a victory that capped a season many will remember. Head coach Pat Riley lauded the team’s growth, defense and hitting, noting the players’ year‑round commitment. He was joined on the bench by assistants Jesse Carlton and Tim Merrigan, and the roster featured Finn Carlton, Tucker Carlton, Dylan Carpentier, William Fideli, Teddy Hart, Luke Holmes, Dillon Maguire, Timmy Merrigan, Jack O’Connor, Liam O’Connell, Finn Riley, Henry Thompson, Grady Tysdal and Jesse Carlton, all of whom contributed to the team’s success.