On Tuesday, May 30, the top four teams competed in the first round of the playoffs, at Count Basie Park. Red Bank.
Semi-final 1 pitted St. Joseph, Toms River, who finished fourth, against St. Peter, Pt. Pleasant, who finished the regular season in first place. St. Peter defeated St. Joseph 12-2, to advance to the championship game.
Semi-final 2 saw St. Rose, Belmar, the third place finisher, taking on St. Leo the Great, Lincroft, who ended the regular season in second place. St. Leo also advanced with a 12-2 victory over St Rose.
The Championship game was played on Thursday, June 1, at Count Basie Park, on the varsity's turf field. After a hard fought and intense game, featuring two outstanding pitching performances, St. Leo the Great was victorious, winning 7-1, in 7 innings.
Congratulations to everyone who qualified for the playoffs - and to all the teams for an outstanding season of league play!
St. Leo the Great -FIrst Place
St. Peter - Second Place