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Milton 8-10 all-stars headed to Rhode Island
684 squad defeats MOT for state title
The Milton 8-10 all-stars circle Kiwanis Field with the 2025 state championship banner. Milton defeated MOT 8-7 in a close back-and-forth game. DAN COOK PHOTOS
July 27, 2025
In one of the most exciting and intense games of the Little League postseason, the Milton 8-10 all-stars defeated a strong MOT squad 8-7 July 25 to take the 2025 State Championship banner. They now head to Cranston Rhode Island to battle for the east regional title Aug.1-9.
MOT put a run on the scoreboard in the first inning and held on until the third inning when Milton notched three when Wyatt Dean singled scoring two RBI and and Jaxon Kulp pounded a double scoring a RBI.
MOT didn't wait long garnering five runs in the bottom of the third to go ahead 6-3, but the never give up Milton squad clawed back putting five up in the top of the fifth.
Milton's Henry Hill went four innings on the bump striking out seven MOT batters, allowing seven runs (six earned) and walking four to earn the win.
"I felt good pitching tonight," said starting pitcher Henry Hill. "My defense did great behind me in the infield and outfield. We were a little off at the plate in the first inning, but then our bats came alive."
Bryce DeLacy came in from the bull pen in the bottom of the fifth and held the MOT team to just one run on four hits and a K to close out the save and give the District 3 champs a State Title.
"I'm feeling really good right now," said reliever Bryce DeLacy. "I'm proud of what my team has done and proud of what my coaches have involved with us. In the last inning I had some nerves and excitement. I just had to bear down and throw strikes."
Milton outhit the District 1 Champs 14-11.
Jaxon Kulp went 3-for-3 with a double and a RBI to lead Milton. Wyatt Dean went 2-for-4 at the plate and led the team with two RBI. Bryce DeLacy and Michael Sockriter each went 2-for-3 with a RBI. Brock Davis garnered two hits. Henry Hill, Krew Johnson and Hudson Libby each collected a hit.
Christian Lochlyn led the MOT squad at the plate with a double and three RBI. Noah McFarland, Aycen Diaz and Ethan Ertle each had two hits.
Both teams were excellent in the field not committing a single error between them.
"These kids worked hard all season," said Milton manager Bob DeLacy. "They've battled. We preached one pitch at a time. They lived it tonight. They locked in one pitch at a time and put it together. MOT is a good team, a real good team. We played better tonight and we've got a pretty good team, too. We felt we were 0-0 going into this game and now we're 1-0 and State Champs."
Milton starts their Eastern Regional run with New York Saturday, August 2 at noon. The play New Jersey Monday, August 4 at 7:30 pm. and Washington D.C. Tuesday, August 5 at 2 pm.
The Delaware 8-10 all-stars in back are (l-r) coach Jordan Reynolds, manager Bobby Delacy and coach Drew Libby. In front are Wyatt Dean, Jacob Reynolds, Krew Johnson, Michael Sockriter, Bryce Delacy, Jace Delacy, Jaxon Kulp, Henry hill, Brock Davis, Hudson Libby and Roman Schlezes.
Milton starter Henry Hill toed the rubber for four innings and struck out seven batters to garner the win.
Bryce DeLacy puts the tag on MOT’s Roman Ficarra in a rundown.
Milton’s Jacob Reynolds catches the fly ball and avoids a collision with outfielder Roman Schlezes.
Milton’s Michael Sockriter slides safely into home.
Henry Hill gets a hit for the Milton squad.
MOT starting pitcher Christian Lindner delivers to the plate.
Milton’s Wyatt Dean slams one into the outfield.
Milton’s Henry Hill avoids the tag by MOT catcher Lochlyn Jones for a score.
MOT’s Roman Ficarra came in from the bullpen.
Krew Johnson slams a hit for an RBI.
Milton manager Bob DeLacy watches as Henry Hill flies to home plate for a run.
Milton’s Bryce DeLacy came in from the bullpen and shut down the MOT squad and picked up the save.
MOT’s Christian Lindner slams a double.
Henry Hill went four innings to get the 8-7 win.
MOT’s Ethan Ertle makes a highlight-reel catch over the shoulder to rob Milton of a hit.
Milton shortstop Jacob Reynolds vacuums up a hot grounder and throws to first for an out.
MOT left fielder Jack Chambers makes a catch in front of his teammate Reid Bailey.
Milton’s Jaxon Kulp slams a hit.
Reid Bailey makes a nice grab for the MOT squad.
“Really?”
Milton left fielder Wyatt Dean makes a diving attempt on a hit.
MOT manager Dustin McFarland likes the double by Christian Lochlyn.
Milton catcher Jase DeLacy squeezes a Henry Hill pitch.
Brock Davis gets a hit for the Milton team.
Milton’s Brock Davis gets congratulations on his hit from coach Jordan Reynolds.
Milton’s Hudson Libby slams a hit.
Milton catcher Jase DeLacy saves a high pitch.
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.
