Little League Wraps Up Season

The Gulf Coast Little League (GCLL) recently wrapped up an exciting Fall 2025 season, showcasing the talent and dedication of approximately 160 young athletes across 12 teams from East Naples and Marco Island. The season culminated in the annual Turkey Ball Tournament, where the GCLL displayed impressive skills on the diamond.

The Majors Braves went undefeated with a 12-0 record and claimed the Majors Turkey Ball Tournament Championship. Their dominance was fueled by a high-powered offense that posted an incredible collective batting average of .484.

Leading the charge was Mikey Keller, who achieved a staggering .818 batting average and drove in 20 runs. On the mound, Keller was equally effective, maintaining a 1.00 ERA with 20 strikeouts over 12 innings. Cody Lee also delivered a high-caliber performance, hitting .697 with a team-high four home runs and 22 RBIs. Lee was virtually unhittable as a pitcher, tossing 12.1 innings with a perfect 0.00 ERA and 22 strikeouts. Mateo Padilla contributed significantly to the championship run, batting .538 with 16 RBIs and adding 18 strikeouts in 7.2 innings of scoreless relief on the mound.

The AAA Orioles finished a strong season as the runner-up in the AAA Turkey Ball Tournament. The team was led by Ryan Nesmith, who had a .737 average. Jackson McGowan was another key offensive contributor, hitting .611.

On the mound, the Orioles were anchored by Brooks Dechaine, who was a workhorse for the team. Dechaine pitched 19.2 innings and racked up an impressive 44 strikeouts while maintaining a 2.75 ERA.

The AAA Phillies placed third in the tournament. Jesse Martinez paced the offense with a .533 batting average and a team-high 16 hits. Also shining at the plate was Junior Morales with a .455 average, as well as Jacob Marcotte, who had a .450 average.

Noah Auckerman had a standout pitching performance. Auckerman struck out a massive 55 batters over 23.2 innings, finishing the fall with a stellar 1.27 ERA.

Congratulations to all players, coaches, and families on a fantastic fall season!