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St. Paul softball team claims first state title, defeats North Branford 11-3

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St. Paul softball team claims first state title, defeats North Branford 11-3

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St. Paul captured its first Class S state championship in school history by defeating North Branford 11-3 on June 13 at UConn's Burrill Family Field. The game, described as a rematch after St. Paul lost to North Branford in last year's final, saw junior pitcher Breyona Demora earn MVP honors with 12 strikeouts. St. Paul had a strong offensive performance, scoring six runs in the sixth inning and tallying 14 hits overall. This victory marks St. Paul's third appearance in a championship game, finally breaking through to win.

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•St. Paul scores six runs in the sixth inning.
•Breyona Demora named MVP with 12 strikeouts.
•North Branford previously beat St. Paul in the 2025 championship.
•This victory gives St. Paul its first state title.
•St. Paul finished the season with a 25-2 record.

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10:00 AMYahoo Sports — After losing in the final last year, this CT softball team won its first title in school history

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STORRS – Two years ago, the St. Paul softball team ran into North Branford in the Class S state tournament quarterfinals and won. Last year, the two teams met again, this time at UConn for the Class S championship. North Branford won. Saturday night the game at the Class S state final, as St. Paul coach Gary Hovhanessian put it, was “the rubber match” – once again against North Branford. No. 1 ...
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Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 10:00 AM
After losing in the final last year, this CT softball team won its first title in school history
STORRS – Two years ago, the St. Paul softball team ran into North Branford in the Class S state tournament quarterfinals and won. Last year, the two teams met again, this time at UConn for the Class S championship. North Branford won. Saturday night the game at the Class S state final, as St. Paul coach Gary Hovhanessian put it, was “the rubber match” – once again against North Branford. No. 1 ...

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