Kelleys Island Claims Lake Erie Islands Softball League Championship with Decisive Victory
The 2025 Lake Erie Islands Softball League season came to an exciting conclusion Monday night as Kelleys Island defeated the Blue Marlins 15–3 in the decisive Game 3 of the championship series.
After splitting the first two games of the best-of-three matchup, the teams met at Put-in-Bay for the winner-take-all finale. Kelleys Island, fresh off a dramatic extra-innings win in Game 2, carried their momentum into the championship and delivered a dominant performance on both sides of the field.
The offense exploded early and never looked back, while the defense and pitching kept the Blue Marlins’ bats quiet. By the final inning, the scoreboard told the story: Kelleys 15, Blue Marlins 3.
This victory capped off a thrilling postseason that saw the Blue Marlins take Game 1, forcing Kelleys Island to fight back for two straight wins to secure the title. Fans from both islands turned out for the finale, packing the sidelines and creating an electric atmosphere that celebrated not just the game, but the close-knit sports community of the Lake Erie Islands.
With the trophy now back on Kelleys Island, the league wraps up another successful season filled with competitive play, sportsmanship, and island pride.
