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Stonington Little League Team Raising Funds For Regional Tournament

The team is looking to help offset the cost of lodging, meals and transportation for these families.

STONINGTON, CT — A Stonington baseball team will represent the town at the Eastern Regional tournament in Bangor, Maine next week.

The Stonington Little League Senior Baseball team is pursuing a championship run at this year’s World Series. The team will compete against the best talent across the region and have their eye on the trophy.

The team's GoFundMe page reads: "The Stonington Little League Senior Baseball team recently won their 3rd straight title, qualifying for the Eastern Regional tournament in Bangor, Maine.

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"Despite winning state titles in 2020 and 2021, the Regional tournament was canceled due the covid-19 pandemic.

"This is a wonderful opportunity for these players who reside in the Stonington, Pawcatuck and North Stonington communities.

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"We are looking to help offset the cost of lodging, meals and transportation for these families.

"Please consider a donation of any amount."

As of Friday morning, the team had raised more than $4,000 with a $12,000 goal.

To view the fundraiser, please visit go to GoFundMe.

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