Connolly Station Team Crowned Little League Champs

Malverne Little League's Team Henshaw, which is sponsored by , dominated Saturday's championship game as they defeated Top Shelf Meats 8-0.

Pitchers Brendan O'Hara and Frank Genti were on fire, throwing a combined no-hitter to shut out their opponent in the Minor Little League finals at Harris Field on June 18.

O'Hara was first on the mound, pitching strikeout after strikeout to take down Top Shelf's batting order.

Genti came in as relief pitcher in the top of the fifth and was able to maintain the shutout with his strong arm.

"This is my second straight championship complete game win,"  said the 11-year-old O'Hara. "I am happy for myself and for my team."

"Our team got off to a strong start in the beginning of the game and we cruised from there," said Connolly Station coach Gerry Henshaw. "Our pitching was superb and overall it was a great team effort."

Team Henshaw got five runs in the top of the first inning off of their first five batters - John Devino, Mike Winslow, Brendan O'Hara, Frank Genti and Rob Coleman.

Top Shelf was able to load the bases in the top of the sixth but Genti kept his poise and was able to strike the final batter out to seal the victory.

Both teams congratulated one another on their successful seasons and then Henshaw's players proudly posed with their championship trophy.