SMITHTOWN, L.I. -- Great Kills LL copped District 24 and Section 3 South titles this summer, but its bid at a state crown fell one victory short as the local loop succumbed to Massapequa International 5-2 in the New York State 10s All-Star softball championship game Thursday at St. James/Smithtown LL.

Manager Alyson Chiaramonte’s club dropped the state tourney opener and reeled off a remarkable five straight wins to reach the winner-take-all final, but fell short after a 3-0 deficit in the first inning put them in a hole they were unable to dig out of.

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