Cape Cod Senior Softball League

A crowd of over 200 players, friends and family gathered on Friday, July 19 at Harwich Fields to enjoy our inaugural All-Star Games.  On a perfect summer day, a joyful atmosphere of corn dogs, crackerjacks and music accented the festivities.  The event brought together players from across the generations demonstrating our league emphasis on community, competition and camaraderie. 

Among the highlights of the day, a collection of 21 CCSSL Hall of Famers were recognized and honored in a ceremony before the Cassidy Division game.

The "Big Mike" McCluskey bench was dedicated prior to the Simpson Division first pitch.

The first pitch in the Winnett Division contest was delivered by Millie Hastings, Labrador Retriever and AKC certified "Comfort Dog".  Great job Millie!

Additionally, we were proud to honor player Shawn Piche along with Yarmouth Fire Department Firefighters, Paramedic Derrick Irving, Paramedic David Caruso, EMT Shawn Bent and LT Jason Berry, the team that responded to and heroically saved our teammate Andy Madden.  Andy was on hand just a week after collapsing from cardiac arrest to thank these men.

Four terrific softball games were played and each of the teams put on a show.  See the game recaps below.

The Stars were indeed shining!

Thank you so much to everyone who helped make this day a great one. We look forward to our 2nd Annual All Star Showcase next season.

Cassidy/Division 1

Score: American 21 - National 20

MVP: Chuck Arvanitis of Team American and Cranberry Valley GC - Key grand slam HR in a dramatic 7th inning comeback

Division President Dan Keane: “Team American scored 9 runs in the last inning for a come from behind win!”

Simpson/Division 2 

Score: Team Grolnic 22   Team McCluskey 12

MVP: Abe Gorelick of Team Grolnic and Revolution Hearing; Winning pitcher

Division President Rich Archambault: “Prior to the game we honored the years of contributions to the league of Steve Grolnic and the late Big Mike McCluskey”.

Winnett/Division 3 

Score: Team Simmons 9 - Team Hastings 4

MVP:  John Krause of Team Simmons and Cape Cod 5; 4/4, 2-2B

Division President Jim Gresis: “timely hitting and superb defensive play by both teams.”

Rose/Division 4 

Score: Team Powers 12 - Team Hanafee 11

MVP: Chuck Fletcher of Team Powers and Van Rensselaer Restaurant; 4/4, HR

Division President Van Khachadoorian: “Lead runs were on base in the top of the 7th before the game ended. This was a really nice showcase of the talents of our best older players.”

Rosters