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Cape major all-stars fall to Millsboro to open District 3 tourney

Cape catcher Cali Smith puts the tag on Millsboro’s Milia Hicks in the 15-1 loss to Millsboro. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
July 1, 2024

The Cape major all-stars softball squad dropped its opening District 3 tournament game with a 15-1 loss to Millsboro June 30 in Milton.

Millsboro’s Madison Hitchens tossed a no-hitter and struck out 11 batters in the first-round victory. Eva McCabe had three RBIs to lead her team.

Ainsley Clem went three innings in the circle for the Cape squad, striking out six batters.

Arden MacPhee snagged two stolen bases, while Alexia Crossen and Avery Harp each had one. The Cape team garnered five walks.

 

Cape’s Alexia Crossan is called out at home.
Cape’s Addison Wilson takes a big swing.
Cape’s Alexia Crossan steals second.
Cape third baseman Danica Petrone holds down the hot corner.
Cape’s Alexia Crossan rounds third and heads for the plate.
Cape shortstop Addison Wilson just misses the tag on a Millsboro baserunner.
Cape’s Ainsley Clew delivers to the plate.
Millsboro’s Madison Hitchens tossed a no-hitter.
Millsboro’s Addy Rogers connects for an RBI double.
Cape center fielder Bree Terhune gets the ball in quickly after a Millsboro hit.
Cape pitcher Ainsley Clem delivers a strike.
Avery Harp scores for Cape.
Millsboro’s Madison Hitchens delivers to the plate.
Cape center fielder Bree Terhune gets the ball in quickly after a Millsboro hit.
Cape’s Addison Wilson throws to first for an out.

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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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