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Marlboro softball captures fifth straight section championship in extra innings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 7:16 PM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Marlboro softball captures fifth straight section championship in extra innings
Summary

Marlboro softball defeated Saugerties 6-2 in the Section 9 Class A championship on June 1, 2026. After a scoreless regulation, Marlboro’s star pitcher Sam Maleck struck out three batters to send the game to extra innings. The team exploded for four runs in the eighth inning, clinching their fifth consecutive title. Marlboro had faced early-season challenges, losing their first two games but rebounded to secure the championship. Head coach Andrea Schoonmaker praised the resilience and leadership of her players, especially Taylor Castellani.

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  • •Marlboro won the Section 9 Class A championship on June 1, 2026.
  • •The game was tied after seven innings, leading to extra innings.
  • •Sam Maleck pitched a crucial performance, striking out three batters to extend the game.
  • •Marlboro scored four runs in the eighth inning to secure the win.
  • •Coach Andrea Schoonmaker highlighted the team's resilience after early losses.
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  • 7:16 PMYahoo Sports — Marlboro softball wins section championship again with dramatic finish
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Going into extra-innings in the Section 9 Class A championship, Marlboro ended up winning its' fifth straight section title in dramatic fashion

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