North End Execution Capture 2025 Mayor’s Cup

The 2025 version of the North End Execution got tournament season off to a great start when they captured the 2025 Mayor’s Cup in the 18U Division. The Execution have reloaded this year and they looked more than ready. Led by the rocket right arms of Ashlyn Brady and Graziella Foster the Execution crushed their way through the tournament with dominant pitching and stifling defense. The combined score of the Execution’s weekend victories was 36-3. Besides the dominant pitching the Execution also had their hitting shoes on. Dee Nee had 5 hits and 2 walks from the lead off hole setting the table all weekend. Jenna DaSilva in the two hole as had 4 hits and a walk. Once the tables were set Caleigh Joyce with 4 hits and 2 rbi and Trinity Martignetti with 4 hits and 3 rbi made sure the bases got cleared on a regular basis. Graziella Foster also had 5 hits and 4 runs scored and Fran Indrisano with 3 hits and 3 walks also played a huge part in the Execution onslaught. One of the Execution newcomers Madison Tsafonias was a revelation as she played flawless in center field and banged out 4 hits with 3 walks enabling her to score 6 runs and drive in 5. Maddy Bergeron joined the hit parade as well with 3 hits and 1 walk allowing her to score 4 runs. Katy Bergeron, Katie Hughes and Ashlyn Brady also joined in the fun with each girl banging out a hit during the tournament sweep. For their efforts the girls were awarded championship rings as well as hoodies. Said coach Adam Foster, “We worked hard for the last month to make sure we were ready to hit the ground running. It was great to see the girls execute all the things we’ve been practicing.” Coach Chuck Bilikas added, “It’s a great start but we have 5 more tournaments left in our season. Hopefully this weekend’s performance was only the tip of the iceberg.” The North End Execution will battle for the title of Massachusetts State Champions this weekend in Methuen when they square off against 24 other teams from the state of Massachusetts. If they play like they did this weekend it could be a long tournament for the other teams.  The team is sponsored in part by the North End Athletic Association.