LEWISTON – Keenan Lynch led off the bottom of the fourth inning with a single and eventually scored the winning run as Elliot Ave. Little League’s 9-10 all-stars defeated Augusta, 2-1, in district tournament action.

Jacob Charest pitched five solid innings to get the win. Brady Cusson pitched a scoreless sixth and notched the save. Strong defensive play by Owen McCarthy and Nathan Cook helped preserve the win.

Elliot plays Thursday at Elliot against South Lewiston.

The 9-10 all-stars are7/9/08 Jacob Charest, Austin Wing, Gage Cote, Luc Dostie, Brady Cusson, Nathan Cook, Owen McCarthy, Jacob McBride, Jon Sturgis, Kyle Morin, Noah Withee and Keenan Lynch. They are coached by Manager Denis Wing and Coach Scott Lynch.

Henderson’s homer propels Auburn

AUBURN – Corey Henderson clouted a walk-off home run in the bottom of the sixth inning Tuesday as Auburn Suburban Little League 11-12 all-stars opened district tournament play with a 2-1 triumph over Dirigo all-stars.

Jeff Pulur of Dirigo drew a leadoff walk in the first that led to his team’s only run.

Henderson and Sean Soucy locked in a brilliant pitchers’ duel. Soucy worked 5 2/3 innings, allowing only one hit while striking out 13 and walking two.

Pulur entered the game with two out and a runner on base in the sixth, setting the stage for Henderson’s heroics.

Prior to his blast, Henderson pitched 5 1/3 innings of no-hit ball with 13 strikeouts and a pair of walks.

Brian Crane fanned both hitters he faced in the top of the sixth, ultimately completing the no-hitter.

Mike Hammond drew a walk in the sixth, forcing Soucy from the game due to pitch count restrictions. Henderson launched the first pitch deep to center field for the win.

Mickey Lawrence had a nice game behind the plate catching and was the only other hitter for Auburn.

Travis Lowell put down a nifty sacrifice bunt after Lawrence’s hit, only to see the runner stranded at third base.