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Delaware District 3 falls in World Series title game

Senior softball squad finishes international tournament 6-1
The District 3 all-stars await Taylor Lowe at the plate, as she went yard in the win over Hawaii. It was the third time she homered in the World Series. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
August 4, 2025

The Delaware District 3 seniors softball team battled top-tier international talent in the Senior Softball World Series in Roxana last week. 

After reaching the championship game with six straight wins, the local squad ran into a buzzsaw in the form of the squad from Grand Blanc, Mich., which no-hit Delaware Aug. 3, in a 10-0 win for the trophy. 

Central pitcher Kayla Blumenschein threw five innings and struck out 10 batters while only walking one. Delaware’s Cierra Lewis went the distance in the circle, giving up 11 hits and 10 runs (five earned) while striking out five batters. 

Central’s Adysen Freeman homered en route to a six-RBI performance while teammate Lyla Turmell also homered. 

“We didn’t have any answers today,” said District 3 manager Clint Lutz. “Central played an all-around game. But this one loss doesn’t define us all week. We played well all week and won a lot of close games. We played hard. The girls have no reason to hang their heads. I’m really proud of them and they way they have responded this week.” 

District 3 defeated the Europe-Africa team from the Czech Republic 11-0 in the first elimination game Aug. 1. They moved into the finals with a 9-1 win over a tough West squad from Honolulu, Hawaii, Aug. 2.

Against Europe-Africa, Delaware outhit the opponent 10-2. Taylor Lowe garnered three RBIs, going 2-for-2 with a triple. Karly Kruger went 1-for-3 with three RBIs. Jordynn Bowe went 2-for-2 with two RBIs. Mariah McCabe knocked in two runs, and Adeline Lutz tallied one. 

Lewis picked up the win, going three innings, striking out four. Makenna Blades and Autumn Willie came in from the bullpen for an inning each. 

Magdalena Klímová and Kristyna Sritrova had the hit for the Czech squad.  

District 3 outhit the West team 11-8. 

Lewis knocked in four RBIs in a 2-for-3 performance at the plate. Lowe blasted her third homer and knocked in two runs. Lutz, Kruger and Kimora Harris each had an RBI. 

Lewis picked up the win, going five innings in the circle, giving up six hits and striking out two. 

Blades and Autumn Willie each pitched an inning in the circle. 

District 3 went 6-1 in the World Series, outscoring opponents 48-21. Lowe went yard three times and added two triples. Lewis went 36 innings in the circle and struck out 23 batters. 

 

Delaware’s Cierra Lewis goes five innings in the victory over the West team.
Adeline Lutz makes a diving attempt for a Hawaii hit.
Taylor Lowe watches as her blast clears the fence for her third homer of the series.
Delaware’s Kimora Harris slides safely into third in the 9-1 victory over Hawaii.
Delaware’s Cierra Lewis does a little dance on second after her bases-clearing double against Hawaii.
Delaware’s Adrianna Heck celebrates her double after sliding safely into second in the win over Hawaii.
Makenna Blades pitched an inning against the West squad.
Delaware’s Cierra Lewis waits to apply the tag on Hawaii’s Kaylah Sato during a rundown.
Delaware’s Cierra Lewis winds to deliver in the win over Europe-Africa.
Delaware first baseman Karly Kruger slams a hit against Europe-Africa.
Jordynn Bowe lays down a bunt against the Czech Republic.
Cierra Lewis slides safely into third in the win over Europe-Africa.
Kimora Harris turns the second half of a double play against Europe-Africa.
Taylor Lowe slams a triple against Europe-Africa.
Delaware second baseman Ava Brock flips the ball for an out at first.
Autumn Willie delivers from the circle against Europe-Africa.
Adeline Lutz gets a hit and an RBI against Europe-Africa.
Tereza Školoudíková delivers to the plate for the Czech Republic.
Makenna Blades delivers for the District 3 all-stars in the win over the West team.
Adeline Lutz squeezes an out against Hawaii.
Jordynn Bowe says one down against Hawaii.
A spirited West team cheers on their teammates.
The Delaware team has a quiet moment before its game with Hawaii.
Each player shows respect and gives gifts during the pregame ceremony.
Hawaii and Delaware stand together with the same national anthem.
Canada, Southwest and Southeast cheer for the Delaware team in the finals.
ESPN was everywhere during the World Series at Roxana.
The Delaware team pose for a picture before taking the field to play for the World Series title. Shown in back are (l-r) Autumn Wille, Cierra Lewis, Adeline Lutz, Hadleigh Schwartz, Taylor Lowe, Makayla Eikenberry, Brionna Clark, Mariah McCabe, Aniyah Taylor and Jordynn Bowe. In front are Kimora Harris, Sophia Bowen, Karly Kruger, Ava Brock and Adrianna Heck.
Kayla Blumenschein tossed a no-hitter for Central in the finals.
Delaware second baseman Ava Brock puts the tag on a Central runner.
Delaware outfielder Adeline Lutz fights the bright sun and snags a fly ball for a Central out.
Lyla Turmell goes yard for the Central squad.
Delaware catcher Sophia Bowen just misses the tag on Central’s Ayannah Jackson.
Delaware first baseman Karly Kruger snags a throw for a Hawaii out.
The Central team awaits Adysen Freeman after her homer in the second inning.
The Delaware District 3 all-stars are the 2025 Senior League World Series runners-up.
The Central team from Grand Blanc, Mich., are the 2025 Senior League World Series champions.

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Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs. 

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