Rochester Post 7 entered the state championship game with a chance to rewrite recent history, but a late rally by Nashua Post 3 turned the contest into a heartbreaking 3‑2 defeat.
Starter Hunter Spencer dazzled early, silencing the opposition through six innings without a single hit, only to watch the lead evaporate when Mario Ramirez delivered a decisive drive in the seventh.
The team had already proven its mettle earlier in the day, posting a 7‑3 victory over Exeter Post 32 that featured key contributions from Ty Lindsay and Brayden Comeau.
A Near Miss in the State Final
Coach Tim Mitropoulos praised the squad’s resilience and growth, noting that the run to the championship marked the first state tournament appearance for a Rochester team since 2019.
Although the final outcome fell short of the ultimate goal, the performance cemented the team’s place among the state’s elite and set a promising foundation for future seasons.