Scenes from the Calhoun softball team's run at the state tournament.

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The Fayetteville-Manlius Hornets hold the championship banner after defeating the Calhoun Colts 6-2 at the NYSPHSAA Softball Championships in Binghamton, N.Y., Saturday, June 13, 2026. Photo by Matt Hofmann.

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Calhoun Colts catcher Kaitlyn DiPaola is consoled by her father after the team’s 6-2 loss to the Fayetteville-Manlius Hornets at the NYSPHSAA Softball Championships in Binghamton, N.Y., Saturday, June 13, 2026. Photo by Matt Hofmann.

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Calhoun Colts first baseman Madison Martins connects with a pitch, sending the ball to center field during a game against the Fayetteville-Manlius Hornets at the NYSPHSAA Softball Championships in Binghamton, N.Y., Saturday, June 13, 2026. Photo by Matt Hofmann.

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Calhoun Colts pitcher Sophia Nicastro fields a bunt and throws to first base for an out during a game against the Fayetteville-Manlius Hornets at the NYSPHSAA Softball Championships in Binghamton, N.Y., Saturday, June 13, 2026. Photo by Matt Hofmann.

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Calhoun Colts pitcher Sophia Nicastro delivers a pitch during a game against the Fayetteville-Manlius Hornets at the NYSPHSAA Softball Championships in Binghamton, N.Y., Saturday, June 13, 2026. Photo by Matt Hofmann.

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Calhoun Colts player Leah Minkoff signals out after a play at home plate during a game against the Fayetteville-Manlius Hornets at the NYSPHSAA Softball Championships in Binghamton, N.Y., Saturday, June 13, 2026. The call was later overturned, and the runner was ruled safe because of obstruction by the third baseman. Photo by Matt Hofmann.

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Calhoun Colts catcher Kaitlyn DiPaola tags a Fayetteville-Manlius Hornets runner at home plate during a game at the NYSPHSAA Softball Championships in Binghamton, N.Y., Saturday, June 13, 2026. The runner was ultimately ruled safe because of obstruction by the third baseman. Photo by Matt Hofmann.

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Calhoun's Sophia Nicastro in the Class AA softball state semifinals on Friday against Minisink Valley.

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Calhoun's Melina Wood slides into third base in the Class AA softball state semifinals on Friday against Minisink Valley.

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Minisink Valley players rush onto the field to celebrate a home run in the Class AA softball state semifinals on Friday against Minisink Valley.

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Calhoun fans react to the action in the Class AA softball state semifinals on Friday against Minisink Valley.

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