HiCast Sports Network Boosts Coverage at Smithtown Parks Ahead of 2025 Little League New York State Softball Tournament

HiCast Sports Network, a leading video streaming platform for youth and amateur sports, is proud to announce an expansion of its Smithtown coverage footprint just ahead of the 2025 Little League New York State Softball Tournament.

In addition to Flynn Memorial Park, HiCast Sports Network will now provide live-streaming and game highlight access at five additional fields across four prominent parks in Smithtown: Gaynor Park, Browns Park, Whitman Hollow Park and Veterans Memorial Park (also known as Moriches Park). This expanded access allows families, friends and coaches to stay connected to the action from anywhere with on-demand viewing and real-time updates.

“HiCast Sports Network will provide live-stream coverage in Smithtown using our new plug-and-play camera solution powered by cellular connectivity,” said Stephanie Calabrese, chief operating officer and co-founder of HiCast Sports Network. “This innovation allows venues, leagues, tournament organizers and colleges to take advantage of our robust platform while offering a flexible video coverage solution at any location.”

The state tournament draws top teams from across New York competing for a shot at the Mid-Atlantic regional and, ultimately, the Little League Softball World Series. The 12U Division State Tournament runs from July 13 to 17 and will be followed by the 10U and 11U Divisions from July 20 to 24.

“Renovations were completed at Veterans Memorial Park Field 4 and the James E. Dowling Memorial Field 5 ahead of this year’s tournament,” Smithtown Recreation Superintendent Brandon Modrov said. “The 2025 event and HiCast Sports Network’s expansion build on that momentum with broader field access and expanded community engagement.”

To watch games from the 2025 NYS Little League Softball Tournament create an account or login: https://watch.hcst.me

Bases loaded and Stella Orlando for Wappinger Little League 11U sends it down the 3rd baseline for a 2-run RBI double contributing to their 8-2 win over North Shore Little League in game 1 of the New York State Little League Softball Championship hosted by St. James / Smithtown Little League at Veterans Memorial Park in Long Island, NY.

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Grandfather Celebrates Grandson's Moments at Barrier Islands Little League

HiCast Sports user, grandfather, and attorney by day, Joe DaPore from Charleston, South Carolina coaches for the Land Sharks 9U team for Barrier Islands Little League, one of newest ballparks to join the HiCast Sports Network this year. Joe was a pitcher and first baseman in high school, and continued his love for the game when he started coaching young ballplayers 40 years ago. When his older grandson, James Saltmarsh, begin playing T-Ball at age five, he signed on as an assistant coach for his team at Barrier Islands Little League.

Grandfather and Coach Joe DaPore with grandson James; Photo provided by Joe DaPore

Barrier Islands Little League, started in 1955, was one of just a few Little League organizations in the state of South Carolina to establish return-to-play guidelines and resume play in June due to the Covid-19, thanks in part to leadership from Todd Rieger, former president of the organization and current board member. Over the past six years Barrier Islands Little League has grown from 100 players to 450, and continues to expand as the organization added a girls’ softball league for ages 6-16 this year.

Joe’s grandson, James, was a member of the All Star team that won the 9U division. During regular season, on July 23, Joe was coaching third base and waiting on his grandson to bat. They had two runners on base and two outs, so the pressure was on.

“James was a little late getting to the plate. Our Little League rules dictate if the batter doesn’t get into the box to bat in a timely manner the pitcher can start throwing. So when James got to the plate after a delay because he couldn’t find his bat, he already had two strikes on him. When he finally stepped into the box, he promptly hit one to the fence scoring two runs. It was a fun moment in a summer filled with Covid worries.”

James Saltmarsh’s 2-run triple for Land Sharks 9U at Barrier Islands Little League

On Joe’s use of HiCast at Barrier Islands Little League, he shares, “I had never heard of it. I didn’t sign up for a while, but I’ve really enjoyed it. It captures moments that are important to grandparents, parents and players.”

Photo provided by Barrier Islands Little League

Todd Rieger, former President and current Umpire-in-Chief for Barrier Islands Little League spearheaded the effort to bring in the HiCast Sports Network to Johns Island in South Carolina this past spring. Todd’s been involved with the organization for the past six years and has served all roles “except team mom, the hardest role of all!” Todd laughs. This 2020-2021 year, he’ll focus on recruiting and training umpires and creating a youth umpire program.

Coach Todd shares, “HiCast has been a huge success at Barrier Islands Little League. We only have 2 fields but our parents and grandparents love watching their kids. Not only for games, but for practices. It allows you to check in on your players when you can’t be there, plus with Covid it offers families the opportunity to still be involved with the games without the risk of getting sick.  We have also used it for our umpiring training and we can't wait to ramp things back up this Spring once we are done with Fall Ball.”

HiCast Sports Network is proud to welcome Barrier Islands Little League, their young athletes, families and fans to our HiCast community.

Photo provided by Barrier Islands Little League

Photo provided by Barrier Islands Little League