News: Bristol Announces 2024 Pony League Champions and Award Recipients
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Bristol, CT – [September 5, 2024] – The 2024 Scott/McCooey Pony League Championship was held on Saturday, August 17th at Muzzy Field under the bright lights. The Grizzlies defeated the Bees in front of a packed house to take home the 2024 Scott/McCooey Pony League championship. The Grizzlies (1-seed) battled in the single elimination tournament, taking down the 3-seed and ultimately the 2-seed to win this year's title.
The Grizzlies were led by pitcher Harry Riker who pitched 5 dominant innings, surrendering just three hits and striking out eight, before giving the ball to Hayden Melingonis who closed out the game to secure the league championship for the Grizzlies. Offensively, the Grizzlies were led by their 2-3-4 hitters -- Jayden Alicea (3-3, 2 RBI), Helingonis (2-3, 4 RBI), and Bradyn Surreira (2-3, 2 RBI).
The following Scott/McCooey Pony League players were recognized by their coaches and league directors for their accomplishments on the field this season.
- Don Titus Rookie of the Year: Jayden Rivera Martinez
- Thomas Monahan Silver Slugger Award: Harry Riker
- Bill Glines MVP Award: Nico Guarda
- Jim Kilduff Gold Glove Award: Hayden Melingonis
- Jim Kilduff Gold Glove Award: Elijah Emmert
- Jim Kilduff Gold Glove Award: Danny Rivera Jr.
- William McCooey Sportsmanship Award: Joshua Jacques
- William McCooey Sportsmanship Award: James Lauretti
- George Scott Cy Young Award: Eric Ludden
2024 Pony League Individual Award Recipients (above):Pictured from left to right. Don Titus Rookie of the Year: Jayden Rivera Martinez; Thomas Monahan Silver Slugger Award: Harry Riker; Bill Glines MVP Award: Nico Guarda; Jim Kilduff Gold Glove Award: Hayden Melingonis; Jim Kilduff Gold Glove Award: Elijah Emmert; Jim Kilduff Gold Glove Award: Danny Rivera Jr.; William McCooey Sportsmanship Award: Joshua Jacques; William McCooey Sportsmanship Award: James Lauretti; George Scott Cy Young Award: Eric Ludden
2024 Pony League Champions – Grizzlies (above):Pictured from left to right. Michael Beaucar, Bradyn Surreira, Coach Vinny Guarda, Harry Riker, Alex Thompson, Hayden Melingonis, Dean Stark, Jayden Alicea, Orlady Alicea, Nico Guarda, Drew Martineau, Greysen Melingonis, Anderson Christian, Brody Lebron, Ethan Bargainer, Coach Andrew Beaucar
After another exciting and action-packed season on the diamond, League Director Shawn Mirmina added, “This league continues to be successful year in and year out thanks to the Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services department keeping the price affordable and allowing these players (and families) the opportunity to play games under the lights at Muzzy Field. There really is no other league around like it. The season was a blast and we are already looking forward to next spring. And a big thanks to Doug Trillo, the Athletics and Ballfield Supervisor and his crew for maintaining the fields all summer. Thank you for all of your support.”
For more information, or to get involved, Please contact League Director Shawn Mirmina at shawnmirmina@bristolk12.org or visit www.BristolRec.com.