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Mariner softball defeats Beacon 11-1

The Beacon and Mariner softball squads get together at the annual Cape middle school game. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
May 9, 2024

Mariner used 12 hits to finish its season at 6-5 with a 11-1 victory over district rivals and future teammates Beacon May 8 at Cape.

Jordynn Bowe went 2-for-4 with a triple and three RBIs. Makaila Sellers went 3-for-3 with a double and an RBI. Mikayla Pollard went 2-for-2 with an RBI. Sara Craig and Natalie Longo each added an RBI.

Sara Craig started in the circle for the Milton squad, going three innings and allowing just one hit. Riley Windish relieved Craig, shutting the door and allowing just one hit. Both pitchers struck out three batters.

“Today’s win had a lot of meaning behind it,” said Mariner coach Carlin Quinn. “We got to celebrate our amazing eighth-graders in their last middle school game. Even though we only had them for one season, we got to watch them grow through their hard work and determination all spring, and as sad as it is to see them go, we cannot wait to see what they do in their very bright futures.” 

Beacon’s Lilly Frey and Lyla Hunnsberger had hits for the Lewes Vikings. Frey went the distance in the circle.

 

Beacon pitcher Lily Frey goes airborne as she delivers to the plate.
Mariner’s Sophie Sockriter gets the ball in quickly from left field.
Beacon third base Lyla Hunnsberger puts a tag on Mariner’s Addison Zimmerman.
Seventh-grader Emma Reynolds lays down a bunt for Mariner.
Jordynn Bowe slams a hit for the Mariner squad.
Beacon left fielder Lila Lanouette charges a Mariner hit and gets it in quickly to the cut-off.
Sara Craig slams a hit for Mariner.
Sara Craig started in the circle for the Mariner squad, striking out three Beacon batters.
Beacon’s Maggie May slams the ball into the outfield.
Makaila Sellers slams a hit for the Mariner team.
Beacon second base Maggie May snags a pop up for an out.
Mariner’s Sara Craig avoids some Beacon chin music.
Mariner center fielder Addison Zimmerman makes a diving catch.

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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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