Dirigo scored four runs in the final two innings to defeat Bucksport 5-1 on Saturday afternoon at Coffin Field in Brewer to earn their first softball state championship in school history.
Dirigo started quick when Abby Luczynski hit a sacrifice fly that scored Nikole Turnbull in the top of the first inning. Bucksport responded quickly when Avery Robshaw ripped a double that scored Marina Keene to even the score at 1.
The game remained tied until Xandria Libby hit a double to score Leah Turnbull in the top of the sixth inning to give the Cougars a lead they wouldn’t give back. Bucksport had a threat in the bottom of the frame, when they had first and second with no outs. Keene hit a rocket that Miss Maine Softball finalist Nikole Turnbull caught at shortstop and threw it to second for a double play.
Dirigo put the game away with three runs in the seventh inning. Lana Waite allowed one run on six hits and two walks, while striking out three to earn the win in the circle. Waite also hit a double that scored two runs in the three run seventh inning. Leah Turnbull had three hits and two runs scored. Luczynski had two hits.
Robshaw and Keene each reached base twice for the Bucks. Keene allowed five runs on nine hits and three walks, while striking out eight.
