Jesse Burkett wins sixth straight Junior League state championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 11:41 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Jesse Burkett Junior League Softball claimed its sixth consecutive state title on July 17 at Bob Rousseeau Field, defeating Canton 14-3 in a mercy-shortened game. The team scored four runs in the first inning and five in the second, supported by strong pitching from Sophia Delvalle, who struck out seven over four innings. The victory allows Jesse Burkett to advance to the East Regional in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, where they will compete for a spot in the Little League World Series. Coach Kerin Smith expressed pride in the team's performance and highlighted the importance of timely hitting throughout the tournament.
- •Jesse Burkett Jr. League Softball won 14-3 against Canton.
- •The title marks their sixth consecutive state championship.
- •Jesse Burkett advances to the East Regional in Pennsylvania.
- •Sophia Delvalle pitched four innings with seven strikeouts.
- •Madysen Smith led with an impressive.818 batting average.
- 11:41 AMYahoo Sports — Jesse Burkett cruises to 6th straight Junior League state championship
"Jesse Burkett Junior League Softball secured a sixth straight state title and now advances to the East Regional.
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