Royal Blue Won Rockets League Championship
The senior softball team secured the title after defeating the Gray team in a decisive 15-3 final.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Softball
The Royal Blue team clinched the Rockets league championship in Huntsville with a 15-3 victory over the Gray team. The win capped off a perfect 3-0 postseason run for the squad.
Why it matters
The championship victory concludes a competitive season for the six-team league, which serves athletes 55 and older. Royal Blue finished its campaign with a strong 27-13 record.
Royal Blue dominated the final with 19 hits to Gray's nine and successfully turned three double plays. Chad McGuire anchored the defense by pitching all seven innings of the championship match.
The players
Royal Blue
This is a senior softball team in the Huntsville Rockets league that finished its season with a 27-13 record.
Chad McGuire
He is the pitcher for the Royal Blue team who completed seven innings of work during the championship game.
Scott Landers
He is a player for the Royal Blue team who recorded a two-run home run in the league championship final.
Tim Coble
He is a player for the Royal Blue team who contributed a two-run triple during the championship victory.
The details
Royal Blue secured the win behind key offensive performances, including a two-run home run by Scott Landers and a two-run triple by Tim Coble. The game took place on field 2 at Brahan Spring Park.
Timeline
September 24, 2026: The Rockets league championship final took place on this Thursday.
Season Trajectory
This championship win marks the end of a competitive season for the Rockets league, which maintains a consistent structure for senior athletes. The performance of the top teams reflects a high level of competitive balance within the local Huntsville senior softball circuit.
The victory concludes the postseason for the Rockets league, solidifying Royal Blue's standing after their 3-0 tournament run. Their 19-hit performance in the final provides a statistical highlight for the season's conclusion.
The takeaway
Consistent defensive play, highlighted by three double plays, proved vital to the championship outcome. Teams looking to improve their standings in future seasons should prioritize similar defensive efficiency and situational hitting.
Further reading
For more news from local fields, visit the Softball section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Redstone Rocket.
