The Hull Youth Baseball under 10 and under 12 teams have been sizzling this summer, with each sporting 8-0 records. They both have two games remaining before entering the playoffs next week. The U10 team has been led by outstanding pitching performances from Aiden Gibbons, Harry Sestito, Vonn Kunigenus, and PJ Rivieccio. Gibbons leads a strong batting lineup with a .600 batting average. Julian Lundrigan and Rocco Sestito are also having a great season at the plate.
The team, which has outscored its opponents 100-32 this season, is also getting solid contributions from Luka Truglia, Josh Gato, Daniel Schultz, JD McCauliffe, Gavin Griffin, Frankie Bernard, and Aiden McKeen. Hull will play at Carver on Friday, then hosts undefeated Halifax on Saturday.
The U12 team wraps ups the regular season schedule with two games against Bridgewater – home yesterday and away on Saturday. This team has also plated more than 100 runs while allowing only 15. The team members are: Aydan Dunham, Max MacEachern, Logan Griffin, Angus McKenna, Christian Truglia, Nate Tiani, Josh Miller, Jeffrey Reede, Matt Kraus, Audie Bernard, Jonah Smith, Will Kenerson, and Tegan Bellew.
Hoopsters lose a close one
The Hull eighth-grade boys’ basketball team dropped two games on Wednesday night at Starland in Hanover in summer league play. Playing with only six players in the first game, Hull lost to a tough Milton team 56-32.
The Pirates played hard and were led by Isaiah Green, Matthew Thomas, and Henry Buchleitner. Reinforcements arrived for the second game, but Hull lost a close contest to Hanson 46-41.
Isaiah Green led the charge with 28 points, and Chris Resnick contributed with four points and strong defense. The team, coached by Greg Griffin, fell to 4-4, with two final regular season games to be played next Wednesday.
Remembering Emma Ryan
The second annual Emma Ryan Memorial pickleball tournament will be held on Sunday. The registration deadline is today at midnight. The tournament is scheduled to be played at the new courts at Kenberma Playground. However, it will be moved to the L Street courts if the new courts are not ready. The first match will be at 8 a.m.
The competition categories are men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles. The entry fee is $100 per team. Checks should be made payable to the Emma Ryan Memorial Fund and sent to 562 Nantasket Ave., Hull, or register online at www.emmaryanmemorial.com.
For more information or, if in need of a partner, email Kryan7926@gmail.com
Early registration at a discount
Registration for Hull Youth Football and cheerleading is now open. Register soon to save $25 on the early bird discount. You can sign up at www.hullyouthfottball.com.
Please send sports information to alanmccall461@hotmail.com. Weekly deadline is Tuesday at 6 p.m.