2021 Baseball Showcase Recap

July 12, 2021

Baseball Showcase took place Tuesday, July 6 - Thursday, July 8 at Monan park at BC High School

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Tuesday, July 6

Game 1

Metro – 17

Coastal – 8

Coastal came out of the gates quickly, putting up five runs in the first inning of the game. Metro clawed its way back into the game thanks to brothers Ronan and Gavin Donahue, who both hit triples in the fourth inning to make it a 7-7 game in the fourth. Metro exploded for nine runs in the last two innings of the game to cruise to a 17-8 victory. Ronan Donahue finished the game 4-5 with a triple and three runs scored.

Game 2

Southeast – 4

Northeast – 7

Northeast started the game with the first four batters reaching base and scoring, making it a 4-0 game after the top of the first. Northeast’s Jack Iannibelli quieted the Southeast bats, giving up two earned runs and striking out five in four innings of work. Northeast cruised to a 7-4 victory over Southeast. Northeast’s Eric Paradis was 3-3 with a triple.

Game 3

Central – 9

Northeast – 3

Will Parker started his BSG Baseball debut with a lead-off home run in the first inning of the game, taking an early 1-0 lead. Northeast answered back with Chis Faraca’s RBI single to tie the game 1-1. Central scored five runs in the next three innings to put the game out of reach for the Northeast squad, winning the game 9-3. Will Parker went 3-3 with a home run and a double.

Game 4

West – 5

Coastal – 5

West took an early 2-0 lead during the first two innings thanks to a pair of Coastal mishaps in the infield. West tacked on three more runs to make it a 5-0 game after the top of sixth. Coastal came roaring back, scoring five runs in the last two innings, making it a 5-5 ball game after regulation. Both teams failed to score in the eighth inning, forcing the game to finish in a tie due to time-limit restrictions. West’s Ryan Gaughan gave up no earned runs through four innings of work.

Game 5

West – 13

Southeast – 10

West jumped out to a 9-0 lead in the first three innings of the game, capitalizing on walks and extra-base hits. Facing a 13-run deficit, Southeast came back to score 10 runs in the last three innings of the game. Nevertheless, the effort was not enough as West won 13-10. West’s Ray Toth went 2-3 with a double and three runs scored.

Game 6

Metro – 2

Central – 4

In the last game of the day, Metro scored two runs in the first two innings, making it a two-run game after the bottom of the second. Metro’s Rob Iannetta kept the Central bats at bay, for the most part, giving up no runs through the first five innings of the game. In the bottom of the sixth, walks, hits, and a Metro error allowed Central to come back and score four runs. Central shut the door in the top of the seventh, winning their second game of the day 4-2. Matt Favazzo had a day for Metro, going 3-3 with a double and a run scored. Metro’s Rob Iannetta and Central’s Ryan Garner went the distance for their respective teams.

Wednesday, July 7

Game 7

Central – 16

Southeast – 5

In the first game of Day Two, Southeast jumped out to an early 4-1 lead thanks to a Steve Nardelli double and a Ben Whitman RBI-single. Central dominated the rest of the game, outscoring Southeast 15-1. Central’s Will Parker went 3-3, reaching base four times, and the Central staff combined for 13 strikeouts through seven innings of work.

Game 8

Northeast – 8

West – 12

The bats were on display during the matchup between West and Northeast. Both teams scored three runs apiece in the first inning. Northeast took a late lead into the seventh inning, winning 8-6. In the bottom of the seventh inning, Northeast walked the bases loaded, and West scratched two runs to tie it 8-8. With one out and bases loaded, West’s Michael Toth blasted a walk-off grand slam to deep left center, giving his team the win, 12-8 over Northeast.

Game 9

Metro – 2

West – 6

Both Metro and West stranded runners in scoring position multiple times at the beginning of the game. Both teams broke a 0-0 tie in the fourth inning; however, West scored six runs to take a commanding 6-1 lead. West cruised on to a 6-2 victory as Metro only responded with one run in the sixth inning. Raymond Toth had 3 RBI, thanks to a bases-clearing double in the fourth inning.

Game 10

Coastal – 6

Central – 5

Central exploded for a four-run first inning thanks to a couple of walks and Tony Salvatelli’s two-run RBI single. Central would score one more in the third inning, but that is all they would get. After five innings, Central lead 5-2; however, Coastal went on to scratch three runs in the sixth to knot the game at 5-5. Neither team scored in the seventh, leading to extra innings. In the top of the eighth, Coastal took advantage of an infield error and scratched a run to take a one-run lead. Central went down in order in the eighth inning as Coastal hung on to win 6-5.

Game 11

Northeast – 5

Coastal – 12

Coastal Erupted for 10 runs in the first three innings leading Northeast 10-0. Nolan Deandrade set the tone early as he hit a bases-clearing double in the first inning. Down 12-0 in the sixth inning, Northeast found momentum and scratched five runs across. Nevertheless, the effort was not enough as Coastal beat Northeast 12-5 in six innings due to time restrictions. Coastal had 13 hits on the day.

Game 12

Southeast – 1

Metro – 10

Southeast took an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning. That didn’t discourage Metro as they responded with 10 runs in the bottom half of the inning, scoring off seven walks and three base hits. After the first inning, both teams played great defense behind excellent pitching, as neither team scored for the rest of the day. Metro went on to win 10-1. Metro’s Gavin Donahue went 2-2 with a bases-clearing triple.

Thursday, July 8

Game 13

Northeast – 5

Metro – 2

In the first matchup of the last day, Both Metro and Northeast scored one run apiece in the first inning. Northeast went on to cross four more runs in the next two innings to take a commanding 5-1 run lead after three innings. However, Metro wasn’t out of the game as Gavin Donahue blasted a solo home run over the Green Monster to make it 5-2 in the sixth. Northeast found themselves in a jam in the bottom of the seventh but managed to get the last two batters out to seal the victory 5-2.

Game 14

Coastal – 18

Southeast – 4

Southeast’s defense flailed in the early portion of the game, allowing Coastal to cruise to an easy 18-4 win. Coastal’s Raymond McNaught and Nolan Deandrade lead the offense with two hits apiece. Coastal’s defense was on full display, turning two double plays and recording 19 of the 21 outs.

Game 15

West – 2

Central – 5

The final game was the perfect match-up to close out the showcase. At this point, West was in first place with a 3-0-1 record. Central was in second place with a 3-1 record. The winner of this game wins the gold medal. In the first inning, West threatened to score early but stranded two on base. Next, Central’s Will Parker walked up to the plate and did what he does best, sending a lead-off blast over the green monster to give Central an early 1-0 lead. Central scored one more run to make it 2-0 thanks to a Matt Kustigan RBI single. Down 3-0 in the top of the third, West scored two runs to cut the lead down to one. Central responded in the third inning and tacked one more in the sixth inning to cruise to a 5-2 win and a first-place finish in the Bay State Games Baseball Showcase.

THROUGH GAME 15		+/-
Central	4-1	22
Coastal	3-1-1	13
West	3-1-1	8
Metro	2-3	9
Northeast	2-3	-18
Southeast	0-5	-40

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Bay State Games Inducts Three Into the 2026 Hall of Fame

August 26, 2026

Representative Patricia Haddad (legislative leadership), Representative John Barrett (legislative leadership), and Ryan McCarthy (baseball coach) have been selected for induction into the 2026 Bay State Games’ Hall of Fame. The inductees will receive their award at a pre-game ceremony at Fenway Park on Sunday, June 14 prior to the Red Sox game against Texas. The Bay State Games Hall of Fame was created to recognize past participants who have gone on to prestigious and successful athletic careers, as well as former and current coaches, officials, sports organizers, and volunteers who have made significant contributions to the organization throughout its 38-year history. Past inductees among the over 60 previous honorees include the NBA’s Dana Barros (‘06), Pat Connaughton (‘25) and the late Reggie Lewis (‘02); WNBA’s Rebecca Lobo (‘03); Major League Baseball’s Rich Hill (‘13); Olympians Nancy Kerrigan (‘07), Ada Korkhin (‘25) and Samantha Livingstone (‘18) and US Paralympic Gold Medalist Joe Lemar (‘15). “The Bay State Games is proud of the many athletes who have participated in the program and gone on to achieve success at the collegiate, professional, and Olympic levels. We are equally proud of the coaches, sport organizers, community leaders, and supporters whose dedication, expertise, and generosity have helped make the Bay State Games possible.” Said Kevin Cummings, the Bay State Games Executive Director. “We are honored to recognize this year's Hall of Fame class and celebrate the significant contributions each inductee has made to the Bay State Games. Their commitment, leadership, and lasting impact have strengthened the organization and enriched the experience of countless athletes throughout the Commonwealth.” REP. PATRICIA HADDAD - LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP Massachusetts State Representative Patricia Haddad championed state support for the Bay State Games for over two decades. She has supported the recreation, health, and education-based programs of the organization that benefit thousands of Massachusetts participants each year. A former teacher for 14 years, Rep. Haddad represented the 5th Bristol District for 25 years and served as Speaker Pro Tempore of the Massachusetts House of Representatives for ten years. REP. JOHN BARRETT - LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP Massachusetts State Representative John Barrett from Berkshire County has been a strong supporter of the Bay State Games since the mid-1980s. Rep. Barrett was instrumental in bringing the Winter Games to Berkshire County, where they have been held for over 35 years. He has served as State Representative for Berkshire County since 2017 and was formerly Mayor of North Adams for 26 years. Rep. Barrett is also a leading advocate of the statewide Summer Games. RYAN MCCARTHY - BASEBALL COACH Ryan McCarthy from Portsmouth has served as volunteer baseball coach at the Bay State Games for over two decades. He has led the Northeast team to numerous championship medals. Ryan has devoted more than 25 years to coaching high school student-athletes in both baseball and football at Triton Regional High School, Newburyport High School, and Dighton-Rehoboth High School. He has had a positive impact on countless Massachusetts high school student-athletes. For more on the Bay State Games Hall of Fame and past inductees, click here. https://www.baystategames.org/hall-of-fame

Bay State Games Announces 2026 Athletes of the Year

August 25, 2026

Bay State Games is excited to announce its selections for the 2026 Athlete of the Year Awards. Any athlete who participated in the 2026 Bay State Summer or Winter Games was eligible to be nominated for these awards. Selection is based on participation in the Games and other athletic achievements. The 2026 selections are: Female Youth Athlete – Dana Howling Wolf Keller Male Youth Athlete – Holden Choma Female Adult Athlete – Kiara Cabral Male Adult Athlete - Jacob DeAndrade Dana Howling Wolf Keller , 17, of Shrewsbury, is a senior at Notre Dame Academy in Worcester and an enrolled member of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Native American Tribe. Volleyball has been a major part of her life. She started unable to serve over the net but, after countless hours of dedication, has turned serving into one of her strengths and learned that confidence is built through persistence. Dana plays setter and right side for her high school team and SLAM national club team, and captains both teams. She was named to the 2025 Central MA Athletic Conference All-Star Team and represented her school as a MIAA sportsmanship delegate. Dana represented the Central region for Girls Volleyball in the Bay State Games in 2024 & 2026. This year, she was also named the sportsmanship recipient for the Central Girls Volleyball team. Dana has also been a Bay State Games High School Ambassador. She has committed to continue playing volleyball in college at the University of St. Joseph (CT). Off the court, Dana extensively volunteers at the Shrewsbury Public Library and Shrewsbury Special Olympics. Notre Dame Academy honored her with the Katherine Forbes Eskrine Award for her community service. Dana is also active in her parish's youth group and has participated in several Catholic leadership programs. She aspires to become a forensic pathologist, and last summer served as a lab assistant to Dr. Ann Burgess in Boston College's Forensic Science Summer Program. Holden Choma, 17, of West Newbury, is a senior at Pentucket Regional High School. Holden has competed in Track and Field since his freshman year and specializes in the high jump. He dedicated himself to jumping higher, and in his first year, he improved from 5'2 to 6'6.75, and was at the top of the MIAA. He is also a 2x USATF Region 1 champion in the high jump. He also competed at the 2025 USATF Junior Olympics and was the 15-16 National Runner-Up. This year he faced a setback after suffering a patellar tendon tear on his jumping leg. After nearly a year to fully heal, he was the MIAA Division 5 champion in the spring, and this summer he competed in his second Bay State Games after winning silver in the 2025 high jump. Holden broke his slump by shattering a 30-year-old Bay State Games record in the high jump at 2.05m (6'8.75) and took home the gold medal. Outside of jumping, Holden enjoys volunteering at Ipswich Junior Sailing, teaching children how to sail safely, and now works as an instructor. As a member of his school's band, he marched in West Newbury's Veterans Day Parade and held a private performance for local veterans. Kiara Cabral, 23, of Somerset, is a recent graduate of Bridgewater State University. She also competed as a student-athlete on the track and field team in sprinting events. She had a storied career as a Bridgewater State Bear achieving accolades from the school to the national level. Kiara was named 2026 Woman’s Athlete of the Year by Bridgewater State and holds five school records in 60m Indoor, 200m Indoor, 400m Indoor + Outdoor, 500m Indoor, and 4x100 Outdoor. In the MASCAC conference she holds six championship titles which she earned from 2022 to 2026. The conference named Kiara Athlete of the Week on 21 occasions and she holds two conference records in the 4x100 and the 400m. Kiara was placed on the All-Academic team for three seasons and the Sportsmanship team once. She has been nationally recognized as an NCAA All-American and qualified for both the indoor and outdoor nationals in 2025 and the indoor nationals again in 2026. Kiara was first team All-American in the outdoor 4x100 relay in 2025 and the indoor 400m in 2026, and was named second team All-American for outdoor 400m in 2025. This summer, Kiara competed in the Bay State Games in the 100m and 200m events. She was the gold medalist in both events running a time of 12.51 in the 100m and 25.35 in the 200m. Kiara graduated last spring with a degree in Mathematics and Secondary Education. She has always had a passion for helping children understand and enjoy math, and will enter her first year teaching middle school math this fall. Jacob DeAndrade, 26 , of Foxboro, graduated from Bridgewater State University in 2024 with a Master of Business Administration and currently works in finance. Jacob was an accomplished student-athlete at Bridgewater State. In his rookie season at Bridgewater State, the school named him Rookie of the Year. He was a 10x Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference champion and a 3x member of the DIII All-Academic team. He is a 2x competitor in the Bay State Games Track and Field event. This year, Jacob had an especially impressive showing, earning gold in the 100m Open and 200m Open events with times of 10.83 and 22.04. In his free time, Jacob enjoys running, lifting, and playing soccer. Bay State Games Athlete of the Year recipients will receive a plaque commemorating their accomplishment. For more information on the Bay State Games Athlete of the Year program and past winners, go to www.baystategames.org/AOY .