Local athletes shine at EMBSA picnic

Girls from the East Meadow Baseball Softball Association’s Farm Division were ready to play ball at the league’s annual community picnic last Saturday at its Merrick Avenue complex.

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Gianna Petrizz, 9, was a proud All-Star.

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The boys of Section 6 were one of the teams honored for their successful run in the state playoffs last year. The team is pictured with their coaches, Charlie Cucchiara, Mike Lydon and Jeff Podolsky.

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Hunter Cucchiara, 9, is a skilled climber as well as baseball player.

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EMBSA officials Lee Cook, Scott Shear, Steven Lima, Mike Brewer and Jeremy Webman made sure all in attendance was well fed.

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The 8- and 9-year-olds from the girl’s Farm League enjoyed a day of softball.

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Last Saturday presented perfect weather for a picnic.

And that’s exactly what happened at the East Meadow Baseball Softball Association complex, on Merrick Avenue, just south of Hempstead Turnpike. The league’s annual picnic hosts All-Star games for various age groups, while also serves to distribute awards to its successful teams and players.

Among the teams honored were the boys’ Section 6 team, as well as the East Meadow Fillies fast pitch softball squad.

Most important of all, the day allowed for young athletes and their parents to join together to celebrate athletics and community camaraderie. It was a very busy day at the complex, as league officials barbecued throughout the afternoon.

The Herald was there to catch the action.