The Taunton Tornadoes 10U outscored opponents an astounding 60-1. Here's how they did it.
DIGHTON — The high school baseball and softball teams weren't the only Taunton teams to take home trophies this weekend.
The Taunton Tornadoes 10U team improved to 23-0 on the season Sunday as they won their fourth straight tournament, the 13th annual Eddie Silvia Dighton Softball Tournament at the Lopes Complex, allowing just one run while scoring 60.
“They do all the little things the right way,” Tornadoes coach Peter Buffington said. ”Our pitching staff has been unbelievable. Our defense does not make too many mistakes. What is most impressive is way they can hit the ball, all 11 of them. Everybody on our team is contributing to the success.”
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The Tornadoes kicked things off Friday with a 12-0 win over Storm 10U before dominating Saturday with a 10-0 win over Fairhaven Firestorm 10U and a 12-0 win over 1620 Storm Plymouth.
The Tornadoes returned Sunday to beat 1620 Storm Plymouth 11-1 to set up a semi-final matchup with Fairhaven Firestorm 10U which they won 10-0 and then captured the title in the final with a 10-0 win over FreeLake Flash 10U.
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“We have two tournaments left and we will continue to work hard as a team,” Buffington said. “As a coach, I could not be more proud of the way they have played, but more importantly, the way they come together as a group off the field.”
The members of the Taunton Tornadoes 10U team are Alyssa Allen, Raelyn Bourque, Charlotte Buffington, Abigail Castro, Riley Gallagher, Brooke Guilmette, Ella Parece, Lylah Parece, Emma Stanton, Tori Taylor and Nora Thurston.
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