The Houlton Softball Association wrapped up the season Saturday with its end-of-season, double elimination tournament. For the second year in a row, Maine Merchants defeated Hunt Law in the championship game.
Mud Dawgs finished third, eliminating Andy’s IGA and the Gators before being eliminated by Hunt Law. The Gators came in fourth, as they finished Horten’s season.CHAMPIONS – Maine Merchants took first place in the Houlton Softball Association end-of-season double elimination tournament. Playing for Maine Merchants are from left to right, front, Trapper Gentle, Clyde Warman, Shannon Kidney and Chad Gentle; back, Galen Nickerson, Kevin Tuttle, Derrick Nickerson, Chris Stewart and Jeff Condon.
Houlton Softball Association final standings
1. Maine Merchants 16 4 — .800
2. Hunt Law 13 7 3.0 .650
3. Horten’s 11 9 5.0 .550
4. Andy’s IGA 8 12 8.0 .400
5t. Gators 6 14 10.0 .300
5t. Mud Dawgs 6 14 10.0 .300
RUNNERS-UP – Hunt Law was the second-place finisher in the Houlton Softball Association end-of-season double elimination tournament. Playing for Hunt Law are left to right, front, Jerry Hanning, Aaron Greenlaw, Jim Gravel and Cliff Urquhart; back, Marty Birmingham, Jordan Guy, Danny Scott, Matt Campbell, Rob Foley and Jason Clayton.