Royals Defeat A's in Katonah-Bedford Softball

Editor's Note: Thanks to Ed Henry for providing the action from Saturday's matchup.

Two teams from the minors division of Katonah-Bedford Girls Softball League battled for the win last Saturday, but in the end, veteran 4th grade Royals defeated the up and coming 3rd grade A's 19-5.

Perfect Spring weather provided the backdrop for the exciting matchup at Rasor Field in Katonah.

In the early innings, the A's kept the game close, but eventually the Royals pulled away on the hitting of Hannah Episcopia, Eleni Pappas, Sydney Rappa, Julia Mallon and Carra Henry.

However, that is not where the game was won. Lane Carbaugh, Kaley Mamo, Abby Heath, Kate Sandlund and Julie Ambinder continued to play outstanding defense. The game ended with Ambinder making a spectacular diving catch of a line drive up the middle thwarting the A's attempt at a comeback as the game ended with the bases loaded.

Ceyla Henry, Lucy Siegel, Claire Simonsen and Christine Cahill chipped in on offense as well to push the first place Royals record to 8-1 as they head into the final 2 weeks of the season and get ready for the playoffs.

The A's view the game as a learning experience that they look to build on for next year. Regardless of the outcome, fun was had by all. The A's players are Annie Rutherford, Bella Driesen, Brianna Weiss, Brooke Altneu,Cameron Sapone, Courtney Kaufman, Elizabeth Kohler, Jaime Schaus, Jenna Giardina, Katie Bieber, Katie Palacio, Madeline Pagano, Molly Siegel and Pippa Nuttall.