Recommended Video:

TRUMBULL — The second-ranked Trumbull High turned an 8-0 victory over Staples High into a berth in the Class LL state tournament on Wednesday. 

Coach Jacqui Sheftz’ Eagles improved to 8-0 overall and 5-0 in the FCIAC. 

Emily Gell struck out 11, had two hits including a triple and two RBIs. 

Alexa Adinolfi hit a three-run home run in the first. 

Julia Huzi was 2-for 4 at the plate. 

Maisie Dembski hit a triple for the Wreckers (4-3). 

TRUMBULL 8, STAPLES 0 

Staples    000-000-0 — 0 2 0 

Trumbull 530-000-0 — 8 10 0 

T: Emily Gell (8-0) & Cassi Barbato  

S: Natasha Tuebenstein, Maddie Howard (4) & Maisie Dembski