Ponaganset softball upsets Johnston to reach D-II title round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 3:30 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Ponaganset defeated Johnston 5-2 at Rhode Island College on June 2, advancing to the Division II title round. Key contributions came from Claire Barrett, who hit an inside-the-park home run, and Ella McKenney, who added a two-run triple. Mattea Mello excelled as a pitcher, striking out 14 while limiting Johnston to two runs. With the win, Ponaganset, a No. 7 seed, continues its unexpected run in the tournament, facing top-seeded Lincoln on Saturday.
- •Ponaganset rallies past Johnston 5-2 on June 2
- •Claire Barrett hits an inside-the-park home run
- •Ella McKenney contributes a two-run triple
- •Mattea Mello strikes out 14 batters
- •Ponaganset advances to face top seed Lincoln on Saturday
- 3:30 AMYahoo Sports — Ponaganset softball upsets Johnston, advances to D-II title round
"“This is a big confidence builder for our team,” Ponaganset's Mattea Mello said. “I feel like we’re going to keep carrying this energy to the weekend.”
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