By Whitney Metz –
The Chincoteague Ponies varsity softball team was honored as the 2022 Eastern Shore District Champions this season for the first time 35 years. The Ponies continued their dominate season with a 9-1 win over Lancaster Tuesday, May 31, in the VHSL Class 1 Region A tournament.
Alex McComb was dominate in the circle for the Ponies, throwing a complete seven-inning game. McComb allowed only one run on three hits with an impressive eight strikeouts.
Emma Jackson had a day at the plate for Chincoteague, going 3-for-3 with two doubles and a home run. Jackson recorded a total of four RBIs in the victory. McComb also saw the ball well in the game going 4-for-4 at bat with two doubles and a triple. Allie Bell, Sara Godwin, Lillie Matthews, Caity Kerchner, and Zulia Diaz each recorded two hits. The Ponies collected a total of 17 hits in the game.
The Ponies competed again Thursday, June 2, for the Regional Championship against Rappahannock. The Ponies also earned a bid into the Virginia State Softball Tournament.
