Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 11, 2025 Everett Little League Williamsport all-stars drop two straight games A By Joe McConnell fter losing to host Charlestown in the District 12 opener of the Williamsport Tournament, 7-1, the 2025 Everett Little League all-stars, made up of mostly 11-year-olds, were eliminated from this double elimination tournament by Dorchester at Sacramone Park on June 30, 11-1. The game was called after three innings, because of the mercy rule. The Everett boys managed only two hits against Dorchester, and they were provided by Lorenzo Papa and Giovanni Blatt. Papa also scored the lone Everett run in this game. Manager Kevin Blatt’s roster consisted of eight 11-yearolds, which potentially bodes well for next year’s Williamsport team. This year’s squad was comprised of Angel Baca (11), Logan Salie (11), GiovanThe 2025 Everett Little League Williamsport all-stars are, from left, second row, Jovani Namey, coach Billy Kotsiopoulos, Symon Golden, Denzel Reyes, coach Jimmy Schaefer, Niko Kotsiopoulos, Jason Oliveira, Jr., Joshua O’Neil Santana and manager Kevin Blatt. First row, Kayaki “KJ” Battle, Lorenzo Papa, Albert Yan, Giovanni Blatt and Angel Baca. Missing from photo, Logan Salie. (Courtesy photo) ni Blatt (11), Jason Oliveira, Jr. (12). Joshua O’Neil Santana (11), Denzel Reyes (12), Lorenzo Papa (11), Jovani Namey (11), Kayaki Battle (11), Albert Yan (12), Niko Kotsiopoulos (11) and Symon Golden (12). Billy Kotsiopoulos and Jimmy Schaefer were Blatt’s assistant coaches. They have since moved on to the Jimmy Fund Tournament, and for GRANT FUNDING | FROM PAGE 2 buildings. “This grant is an incredible opportunity for cities and towns from Hampden to Barnstable Counties to invest in their communities while simultaneously advancing Massachusetts to a more energy-efficient future,” said National Grid’s Director of Customer Energy Management, Christopher Porter. “The work of these energy managers will provide resources to create healthier and more sustainable schools and municipal buildings across the state.” the eight 11-year-olds they will benefi t from these extra games in order to get ready for next year. By helping their communities to take advantage of Mass Save programs, the energy manager will drive participation in energy effi ciency and building decarbonization projects that will create healthier and more sustainable schools and public buildings and bolster the municipality’s role in achieving the Commonwealth’s climate goals. To learn more about the Mass Save Municipal Energy Manager Grant and other ways the Sponsors of Mass Save are creating a clean energy future for all, please visit www.masssave. com/community. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ADVOCATE NEWSPAPER FACEBOOK.COM/ ADVOCATE.NEWS.MA
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