Category: USSSA B/C/D/E

Held at Osceola, Florida on September 21-23, 2007.

Champion – Showcase/J&H/Chanticlear/Combat, Plymouth, Minnesota
Runner Up – C-Town/American Funding/Redrock/Easton, Boise, Idaho

• MVP – Dan Yochum, Showcase/J&H/Chanticlear/Combat
• Defensive MVP – Brendt Newbill, C-Town/American Funding/Redrock/Easton, Boise, Idaho
• Offensive MVP – Chaun Demars, Showcase/J&H/Chanticlear/Combat

2007 USSSA MEN’S CLASS “B” WORLD TEAM

• Jeff Anderson, Showcase/J&H/Chanticlear/Combat
• Matt Kelsey, Showcase/J&H/Chanticlear/Combat
• Geno Burdick, Showcase/J&H/Chanticlear/Combat
• Jeff Burton, Showcase/J&H/Chanticlear/Combat
• Ryan Zenk, Showcase/J&H/Chanticlear/Combat
• Anthony Dress, Showcase/J&H/Chanticlear/Combat
• Brian Fong, C-Town/American Funding/Redrock/Easton
• Danny Van Daele, C-Town/American Funding/Redrock/Easton
• Chris Hoshaw, C-Town/American Funding/Redrock/Easton
• Chris Breer, C-Town/American Funding/Redrock/Easton
• Mark Urbain, Angle Inn/Easton
• David Cundiff, Angle Inn/Easton
• Jackie Rexrode, Angle Inn/Easton
• Javier Gamboa, Salsa
• Carl Blank, ATS/Eason

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Showcase/J&H/Chanticlear/Combat, Plymouth, MN (6-0)
2. C-Town/Americanfund./Redrock/Easton, Boise, ID (8-2)
3. Angle Inn/Easton, Glen Burnie, MD (4-2)
4. ATS/Easton, Phoenix, AZ (5-2)
5t. BMA/DSS/Worth, Campbell, CA (3-2)
5t. Team Bud Light/Easton, Canton, MI (3-2)
7t. Yurmamarocks/RMS, Phoenix, AZ (5-2)
7t. WCS/LCV, Northridge, CA (3-2)
9t. Major League/Miken, Gillsville, GA (5-2)
9t. KA Softball, Chicago, IL (4-2)
9t. DO/Butch`s/Tarz Nation, Melvindale, MI (2-2)
9t. Steve’s Drywall/Jeds/R&L Concrete, Perrysburg, OH (2-2)
13t. Katama/CTusssa, Manchester, CT (3-2)
13t. Tapout, Columbia, MO (3-2)
13t. Meyer Logistics/TAI/Elite, St. Louis, MO (3-2)
13t. One Source/Scene/Lotierzos, Scotch Plains, NY (2-2)
17t. Cabbyshack/Magic/Fl Flooring, Plymouth, MA (2-2)
17t. Dawgpack/Wessel Sports/A1 Fabricators, Cincinnati, OH (2-2)
17t. Mike Foulks Auto Body/Team Insanity, Covington, KY (2-2)
17t. Wisconsin Worth Softball, Weyerhauser, WI (2-2)
17t. Team Worth, Fort Pierce, FL (2-2)
17t. Freeze/Arnold/JAC/Putters, Cincinnati, OH (1-2)
17t. Blitz/Watanabe/TTP/Wessel/A&K/Easton, Lawrenceburg, OH (1-2)
17t. Contractors Capital, Brooklyn Center, MN (1-2)
25t. Kevitt/Easton, Brooklyn Center, MN (2-2)
25t. Loveless Hardwood/Conveyor Solution, Cincinnati, OH (1-2)
25t. Dabomb Softball, Houston, TX (1-2)
25t. AJS/Easton, Fort Myers, FL (1-2)
25t. RMS Trucking, Phoenix, AZ (1-2)
25t. Allstate/Steve O’s/DNR/Easton, Crystal, MN (1-2)
25t. Sportsdiamond/J&H Wall/Worth, Albertville, MN (0-2)
25t. Illustrated Sportswear/Mizuno, Bryant, AR (0-2)
33t. PSI/Worth/Universal/Cr’s, Crystal, MN (1-2)
33t. Red’s Boys/TPS/Classic/Boombah, Covington, KY (0-2)
33t. Hara’s/Casa Group/Worth, Salem, OR (0-2)
33t. Texas Storm, Houston, TX (0-2)
33t. Miller Lite, NC (0-2)
33t. Classic Glass/Easton/DSS, San Jose, CA (0-2)
33t. Checking/Worth, Manchester, CT (0-2)

2019 held at Melbourne, Florida on September 19-21.

Champion – SVC/Miken/Worth/Grizzy Athletics, Cincinnati, Ohio
Runner Up – Wood Law/Olmito Heat/Club Chill, Dallas, Texas

• MVP – Ryan Johns, SVC/Miken/Worth/Grizzy Athletics
• Offensive MVP – Ryan Honecutt, Wood Law/Olmito Heat/Club Chill
• Defensive MVP – William Malovrh, SVC/Miken/Worth/Grizzy Athletics

USSSA B ALL WORLD TEAM

• Mario Moralez, Oilers/CRA/Goosehead/Knighten/Mojo
• Larry Juarez, Jr., Oilers/CRA/Goosehead/Knighten/Mojo
• Brandyn Dunham, SVC/Miken/Worth/Grizzy Athletics
• Joshua Choate, Wood Law/Olmito Heat/Club Chill
• Ryan Mullen, SVC/Miken/Worth/Grizzy Athletics
• Justin Gregory, SVC/Miken/Worth/Grizzy Athletics
• Harley Page, Starkey/Gorillas
• Chris Baker, SVC/Miken/Worth/Grizzy Athletics
• Nick Vanstratten, Starkey/Gorillas
• Nicholas Shay, Wood Law/Olmito Heat/Club Chill
• Ryan Riddle, Wood Law/Olmito Heat/Club Chill
• Tyrone Wallace, Starkey/Gorillas
• Jacob Boggess, SVC/Miken/Worth/Grizzy Athletics
• Scott Creekmore, SVC/Miken/Worth/Grizzy Athletics
• James Wooster, Wood Law/Olmito Heat/Club Chill

FINAL STANDINGS

1. SVC/Miken/Worth/Grizzy Athletics, Cincinnati, OH (6-0)
2. Wood Law/Olmito Heat/Club Chill, Dallas, TX (6-2)
3. Starkey/Gorillas, Kansas City, MO (5-2)
4. Oilers/CRA/Goosehead/Knighten/Mojo, Houston, TX (4-2)
5t. Westpoint Softball, Noblesville, IN (4-2)
5t. TRU/Selling Virginia/Easton/CAGear, Fairfax, VA (4-2)
7t. P&P 333/CMT/Koval/Arsenal, Lansing, MI (5-2)
7t. Brew Crew/ARGM/Easton, Euless, TX (3-2)
9t. Kut4 Sports/OI Livingston/Worth GA (4-2)
9t. Russell’s Paint & Body/Worth/Miken, Longwood, FL (3-2)
9t. Evolution/Compressor Services/S2N, Crystal Lake, IL (3-2)
9t. Miller Time/Smash It NW, Olympia, WA (3-2)
13t. RDD/S&S/Easton, Enfield, CT (3-2)
13t. APC Athletics, Poway, CA (2-2)
13t. Dirty Sports/Express Athletics WA (2-2)
13t. Belly’s/Headlines/Durbin Bowl, St. Leon, IN (2-2)
17t. Infamous/Saltriot/Miken, Denver CO (1-2)
17t. Smoke/FRS/Complete/Topnotch, Denver CO (1-2)
17t. Evolution/Compressor Services/S2N, Peoria, IL (1-2)
17t. J&I/Westcoast, Olympia, WA (2-2)
17t. Exclusive, San Francisco, CA (1-2)
17t. SAL-8/LA Lawns/Webb Plumbing, Sutherlin, VA (2-2)
17t. Deluxe Athletic Brand/EAS, Denver, CO (2-2)
17t. Goonies/Berry Concrete Cutting, Ogden, UT (2-2)
25t. Checking, East Haven, CT (1-2)
25t. Swiing Kiingz/OA/Iconic/Spiderz, Maryville, IL (1-2)
25t. B&B Drywall, Gardner, KS (1-2)
25t. Cheap Suits/Republic Realty/CDZ App, Stockton, CA (0-2)
25t. L&S Glass, San Jose, CA (0-2)
25t. Fish Head/Cla/Baf Sports MD (1-2)
25t. CBS/Klutch/Miken FL (1-2)
25t. Magz Premier CA (1-2)
33t. Whut It Dew TX (0-2)
33t. Lockdown Sports Lawmen VA (0-2)
33t. Roll One CO (0-2)
33t. D2E Trailers/ASP, GA (0-2)
33t. GMS/Category 5 MI (0-2)
33t. CTC/National Gold/Reflections RI (0-2)
33t. IBR/First Legal/Top Notch Athletics CA (0-2)

2019 held at Space Coast Complex in Viera, Florida on September 12-15, 2019.

Champion – Syracuse Smoke/Easton, Syracuse, New York
Runner Up – TA/PureSports/LP Sports, Simi Valley, California

• MVP – Kevin Johnson, Syracuse Smoke/Easton
• Offensive MVP – Daniel Simental, TA/PureSports/LP Sports
• Defensive MVP – Matthew Beach, Syracuse Smoke/Easton

USSSA C ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM

• Shane Blanchard, TA/PureSports/LP Sports
• Jim Lancaster, Brotherhood/G2/SBF
• Shane Massey, Brotherhood/G2/SBF
• Louis Rivera, Cheap Suits II/Republic Realty/CDZ
• Robert Toczynski, TA/PureSports/LP Sports
• Joseph Rodrigues, Cheap Suits II/Republic Realty/CDZ
• David Ponza, Syracuse Smoke/Easton
• Alex Rivera, Syracuse Smoke/Easton
• Nick Naylor, Syracuse Smoke/Easton
• Kevin Smith, Syracuse Smoke/Easton
• Jacob Walsh, TA/PureSports/LP Sports
• Carlos Mercado Jr., TA/PureSports/LP Sports
• Ryan Browne, Brotherhood/G2/SBF
• C.J. Lorenzo, Syracuse Smoke/Easton
• Cameron Scalzo, Syracuse Smoke/Easton

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Syracuse Smoke/Easton, Syracuse, NY (10-1)
2. TA/Puresports/LP Sports, Simi Valley, CA (6-2)
3. Brotherhood/G2/SBF, Detroit, MI (5-2)
4t. Cheap Suits II/Republic Realty/CDZ, Stockton, CA (5-2)
5t. Redtop, Monticello, FL (7-2)
5t. Sumner Roofing/End/Absolute Reality, Nashville, TN (4-2)
7t. D2E Trailers/ASP, Baxley, GA (5-2)
7t. Elite Nashville/Big Shotz, Nashville, TN (4-2)
9t. Liberty Maintenance/Centerstate Eng, Middlesex, NJ (5-2)
9t. Auit/Cascella & Sons, Medford, NY (4-2)
9t. Beehive Concrete Cutting, Ogden, UT (4-2)
9t. Chick-Fil-A/BAF, Fairfax VA (3-2)
13t. TC8 Blasters/Drip City, Grimes, IA (4-2)
13t. Smash It Sports/First Capital/Easton, Rochester, NY (4-2)
13t. BCI, Alto, GA (4-2)
13t. Lund Mortgage/Lazersport/Shelfie/Way, Chandler, AZ (3-2)
17t. Nuffsaid, Palm Coast, FL (4-2)
17t. Statewide/Louisville/Demarini, Elm City, NC (3-2)
17t. Show The World/ATWL, Bradenton, FLS (3-2)
17t. Envy/Lifetime Diamonds/PTS, Houston, TX (2-2)
17t. Mestizo/Tacabron, Azteca, TX (3-2)
17t. Blacklisted/Rocky Mountain Pizzeria, Denver, CO (3-2)
17t. Bad Beat, Merrimack, NH (3-2)
17t. Headlines/The Association/TCHOA, Middletown, OH (2-2)
25t. Fifty Fifty, Blackshear, GA (3-2)
25t. MVP, Inc., Lancaster, PA (2-2)
25t. HVAC/VSSI/Soldados, Dallas, TX (2-2)
25t. The Product/Str8Play, San Bernadino, CA (2-2)
25t. One Payment, Miami Lakes, FL (2-2)
25t. QP/Bedrocks/I55/FFAC/343, Joliet, IL (2-2)
25t. Max’s/BHHS/Doc’s, Waterbury, CT (2-2)
25t. Santino’s Bistro/Deluxe Bakery, Runnemede, NJ (2-2)
33t. 815 Hittas, Rockford, IL (3-2)
33t. Timeless, Raleigh, NC (3-2)
33t. Platinum Fire, Shrewsbury, MA (2-2)
33t. Ifitness/Eshore, Millville, NJ (2-2)
33t. Denver Stars, Denver, CO (2-2)
33t. Florida’s Best Lawn & Pest/Storm, Boca Raton, FL (2-2)
33t. Silverbacks, South St. Paul, MN (2-2)
33t. Clozers, Draper, UT (1-2)
33t. BCR/Kimball/Pauer, Plain City, OH (1-2)
33t. KBI, Joliet, IL (1-2)
33t. TAFN/Miken, Bruce Township, MI (1-2)
33t. The Blueprint/FIGA/Whining Pig, Chandler, AZ (1-2)
33t. GWA, Aurora, CO (1-2)
33t. Lazer Beam Cafe/L&L Athletics, Huntington Beach, CA (1-2)
33t. Team Kava, Campbell, CA (1-2)
33t. Respect/Berserk, Lenexa, KS (1-2)
49t. Pirates, Worchester, MA (2-2)
49t. Blacklist, Erwinville, LA (2-2)
49t. DWS/Schaller Electric, Cincinnati, OH (1-2)
49t. Doughboys Softball, Pittsburgh, PA (1-2)
49t. Alder, Provo, UT (1-2)
49t. Murderers Row, Springfield, MA (1-2)
49t. Rukkus Nation, Phoenix, AZ (1-2)
49t. Areu Brothers, Fullerton, CA (1-2)
49t. Carolina Drive, Linden, NC (1-2)
49t. AJC, San Clemente, CA (0-2)
49t. MADD Designs, Newark, DE (0-2)
49t. Big Hitter Sports, Harrisburg, PA (0-2)
49t. LMD Hauling/Sharks/OSS, Stamford, CT (0-2)
49t. TPE/CincySoftball.com/Accu-Com/GA, Cincinnati, OH (0-2)
49t. Flip’s Crew/ Elite Roll-Off, Denver, CO (0-2)
49t. Aftermath Softball, Taunton, MA (0-2)
65t. Diesel Elite/Miken/Worth, San Diego, CA (1-2)
65t. Siracusa Dirt Dogs, New Britain, CT (1-2)
65t. Pauer Sports/Sunglo/Koval, Berkley, MI (1-2)
65t. Supreme/Magic City Sports, Orlando, FL (0-2)
65t. Grumpy Growlers/JMV/Dirty Sports, Richmond, VA (0-2)
65t. Greenspace Consulting/Legit, Gardner, KS (0-2)
65t. RPM Guttering/Got1S6, Kansas City, MO (0-2)
65t. Washouts/Paul Ryan Windows/Titan/VSP, Spring, TX (0-2)
65t. MPT Rentals/Evo9X (C), Manahawkin, NJ (0-2)
65t. NBWS/Big Dawg Sublimation, Windsor, CT (0-2)
65t. Riot/2 Guys Sports, Cromwell, CT (0-2)
65t. CSN/Glen’s Tile/ Buckshot’s/MLB, Grand Blanc, MI (0-2)

2002 held at Liberty Park in Sterling Heights, Michigan on September 20-22.

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Marnell Corrao/Mizuno Las Vegas, NV (7-0)
2. M.T. Crew/Mizuno North St. Paul, MN (7-2)
3. Silva’s Softball / Miken Albuquerque, NM (4-2)
4. Nail Driver Softball MI (5-2)
5t. T&R Stucco/Millpress/Worth FL (7-2)
5t. KVB/Sidewinders/Mizuno Overland Park, KS (4-2)
7t. Freeze/Walnut Homes/Our Place Tavern OH (5-2)
7t. TJ Lite MD (4-2)
9t. Texas Rage/Easton TX (4-2)
9t. Ken Adams Softball/Mizuno IL (4-2)
9t. Thermco/Alfies/Easton MA (3-2)
9t. Pete’s Inn Of Kansas City Kansas City, MO (3-2)
13t. Aquart/Easton OH (4-2)
13t. Cherokee Brick/Banks Oil/Mizuno GA (3-2)
13t. Benfield Electric/Easton VA (3-2)
13t. EMR/Worth Softball OH (3-2)
17t. Oakland Sports MI (3-2)
17t. Taylors MD (3-2)
17t. Springdale Cleaners OH (3-2)
17t. Bay’s/Mizuno OH (3-2)
17t. Classic Glass/Mizuno San Jose, CA (3-2)
17t. LaserVision/TPS MA (2-2)
17t. North End Dogs MI (2-2)
17t. Bisbee Imports MI (2-2)
25t. RFC/Mizuno KS (2-2)
25t. Key Corners/Westshore Pizza FL (2-2)
25t. Big Apple Cafe Dallas, TX (2-2)
25t. Alesium After Hours NV (2-2)
25t. Kentucky Chiropractic/Tri-State Pav KY (2-2)
25t. Souse’s/Ortho Spec/A.M.A. IL (2-2)
25t. Wine Trucking VA (2-2)
25t. Kevitt Excavating Brooklyn Center, MN (2-2)
33t. Impact Sports NC (1-2)
33t. Ultimate Heat / Cash Plus Pawn TX (1-2)
33t. McNair Sports TN (1-2)
33t. Softball World MI (1-2)
33t. OA Softball OH (1-2)
33t. Quick Roofing Dallas, TX (1-2)
33t. LBH/PCH/Builders Express/Mizuno KS (1-2)
33t. Tacoma Dodge Tacoma, WA (1-2)
33t. DFW Stix Dallas, TX (1-2)
33t. Grotto MI (1-2)
33t. TX Twins TX (1-2)
33t. Neuman Data MI (1-2)
33t. Hamilton’s Softball/Plant Detail OH (1-2)
33t. Lucke Homes Softball/Worth OH (1-2)
33t. Shockers/Roger’s/Mizuno/Muth IL (1-2)
33t. Red River Connections TXN (0-2)
49t. Morris & Associates GA (0-2)
49t. Ohio Sealants OHN (0-2)
49t. DLB/Tirabassi Kenosha, WI (0-2)
49t. Alpine Mortgage/Expert Plumbing OH (0-2)
49t. Kluever’s Snap-On/Worth IL (0-2)
49t. Checking/Worth CT (0-2)
49t. Western Hills Window/TPS OH (0-2)
49t. Bud Light OH (0-2)
49t. XL/HIR/Mizuno IL (0-2)
49t. Metro Glass MI (0-2)
49t. Miller Lite TX (0-2)
49t. Stafford Sales/Stihl OH (0-2)
49t. Journeyman/Slammers/MSD OH (0-2)
49t. National Gold/DeMarini Providence, RI (0-2)

SCORES

Silva’s Softball/Miken

1998 held at Liberty Park in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

Champion – Mountain Top, Michigan
Runner Up – Gorilla/Worth, Arizona

Mountain Top wins second USSSA B title in 5 years. Mountain Top of Michigan lost to top-ranked Gorilla Construction of Arizona in the winner’s bracket final (15-13) in the 48-team tournament at Liberty Park in Sterling Heights, Mich. Mountain Top then beat Perkins of Ohio in the losers bracket final, with Perkins winding up in third place. Mountain Top won the first game of the championship round 16-12. They then beat the Gorilla in the “if” game by the run-rule score of 24-9.

Mountain Toppers on the All-World team included: Jeff Jaborro, Bob Hoovener (Best Offensive), Mark Contak (MVP), Al Speeza, Chuckie Mariaona, Jim Caverly, Al Krezewski, and Donny Sikora. Defense was the key to the championsip. Al Krezewski fielded the middle, Al Speeza and Mark Contak played outstanding in the outfield, and the Top’s infield (Jim Caverly at 2B, Chuck Mariaona at Middle, and Donny Sikora at SS) sparkled. Another Michigan team, Calvert, won the USSSA B crown two years ago.

While Gorilla came in ranked No. 1 in the USSSA Class B, Jones Frame of North Carolina was second, Perkins of Ohio third and Scott Farms of North Carolina fourth.

Others named to the all-tournament team: Mike Riordan (defense), Jeff White, Curtis Horger, Brett Snyder and Tim Green from Gorilla; Tony Sharkias, Shawn Mullins, Rusty McGinnis and Dave Soult from Perkins; and Randy Freiderich, Carl Taylor and veteran Curt Dusek from Snap-On.

• MVP – Mark Contak, Mountain Top
• Best Offensive – Bob Hoovener, Mountain Top
• Best Defense – Mike Riordan, Gorilla/Worth

USSSA B ALL WORLD TEAM

• Jeff Jaborro, Mountain Top
• Bob Hoovener, Mountain Top
• Mark Contak, Mountain Top
• Al Speeza, Mountain Top
• Chuck Mariaona, Mountain Top
• Jim Caverly, Mountain Top
• Al Krezewski, Mountain Top
• Donny Sikora, Mountain Top
• Mike Riordan, Gorilla/Worth
• Jeff White, Gorilla/Worth
• Curtis Horger, Gorilla/Worth
• Brett Snyder, Gorilla/Worth
• Tim Green, Gorilla/Worth
• Tony Sharkias, Perkins
• Shawn Mullins, Perkins
• Rusty McGinnis, Perkins
• Dave Soult, Perkins
• Randy Freiderich
• Carl Taylor, Snap-On
• Curt Dusek, Snap-On

FINAL STANDINGS (48 total teams played)

1. Mountain Top (Michigan)
2. Gorilla/Worth (Arizona)
3. Perkins Roofing (Ohio)
4. Snap-On (Illinois)
5t. Oakland Plumbing (Michigan)
5t. Freeze (Ohio)
7t. Scott Farms (N.C.)
7t. Harlo (Michigan)
9t. Jones Frame (N.C.)
9t. Wartrom (Michigan)
9t. Shones/Prism (Ohio)
9t. RES (Colorado)
13t. Mizuno/DeMarini (Arizona)
13t. Bones (Nevada)
13t. Marnell Corroa (Neveda)
13t. PSI/Mizuno (Minnesota)
17t. Zada (Michigan)
17t. Johnny Electric (Calif.)
17t. Top Line (Arizona)
17t. Hump’s (Ohio)
17t. Web Works (Michigan)
17t. American Eagle (Minn.)
17t. RSC (Calif.)
17t. Twohig III (Ohio)

LAS VEGAS — Station Casinos/Mizuno (Las Vegas) used a torrid offensive weekend to roll through the 20-team USSSA Far West Budweiser B NIT with an undefeated 5-0 record March 31-April 1. With the win, Station Casinos earned its berth to the USSSA Mens B World Tournament in Blaine, Mich. in September.

Led by MVP Robert Martinez, Station Casinos/Mizuno averaged 34 runs a game and posted a collective team on-base percentage of .704 for the tournament. Martinez batted .962 for the weekend with four home runs and 27 RBI — and pitched the final five innings of the championship game against Ill Street/DeMarini (Arizona) — to earn his well-deserved MVP award.

Station Casinos’ toughest game of the weekend came straight out of the blocks against Plumbers and Pipefitters of Michigan in their first game of the tournament. In a game that featured six lead changes in the first four innings, Station Casinos finally pulled away with a 10-run fifth inning and rode that rally out to a 33-27 victory.

“We know the Michigan teams are always tough,” said Station Casinos manager Don Goldstein. “Larry (Quaney, co-manager) and I knew going in this wasn’t an easy draw. The lead changed every half inning until we turned a big double play in the bottom half of the fourth inning to shut them out and change the momentum of the game. We used that to get ourselves some breathing room in the next inning and took control of the game from there. But that one required maximum effort.”

The Mizuno team followed that up with a five inning, 37-5 demolition of Kopp Funds (Minnesota) and a six-inning, 41-23 run-rule win over Brown & Brown (Arizona) in subsequent games on Saturday.

“We had the Minnesota team overmatched right from the get-go,” said Goldstein. “Brown & Brown made us battle for what we got and that game was a lot closer than the final score indicates. We pulled away in the final two innings, but that game was a war for the first four innings. We ran late and didn’t get out of the park until 11 p.m., and with the daylight savings time change Saturday night it was really midnight to us. I was a bit concerned with how much energy we had spent on Saturday to get through those three games and with the guys getting enough rest for Sunday. But it worked out OK.”

In the other half of the winner’s bracket, Ill Street/DeMarini continued their impressive early season run by defeating two local Las Vegas teams — Mash, 29-7 and Big Daddy’s, 26-24. Ill St. advanced to Sunday’s undefeated game against Station Casinos by closing Saturday out with two run-rule wins over Team Alpha (Oregon), 28-12, and Team Reflex (Colorado), 32-17.

“I thought to myself, ‘Oh boy, here we go again,’” said Goldstein. “This was the third time we played Ill Street in the undefeated and championship games in three outings so far this year. We got them twice at the Gold Glove in Phoenix in February, but they got us twice at the first NIT in Lancaster two weeks ago. So this was sort of like a rubber match between us.Our guys knew we couldn’t afford to let them get us twice in a row in so short a time span and responded with a strong effort.”

In the undefeated game, Station Casinos pitcher Jeff White controlled Ill St. from the mound for the whole game as Station built up a double-digit lead in the top of the third inning and held that margin for the remainder of the game, earning a 25-13 victory.

Ill St. regrouped to defeat Drai’s, another Vegas team, in the loser’s bracket final to force a rematch with Station Casinos in the championship round. Drai’s finished third with a 6-2 record, rebounding admirably from a first-round loss.

The championship game saw Ill St. run out to a 22-16 lead after three-and-a-half innings, but a 13-run outburst by Station Casinos in the bottom of the fourth turned all of that around and staked the champions out to a 29-22 lead that would never be relinquished. In yet another hard-fought battle between the two teams, Station Casinos won by a final of 34-27.

In addition to MVP Robert Martinez, Station Casinos/Mizuno All-Tournament awards included Ronnie Salcedo (.800 obp), Dan Arevalos (.742), Curtis Horger (.758), Bart Hakeman (.677), Chris McDaniels (.688), and Tony “Rocket” Garay (.633). Dan Schneider also chipped in with a .733 on base percentage and pitcher Jeff White with a .640 obp. White also provided a strong effort from the mound.

“The offensive numbers this past weekend were way above our normal output,” said Goldstein. “Sometimes you just have to take the good when it happens and not ask any questions about it.”

Station Casinos/Mizuno runs its record out to 20-4 for the season (dating back to the Toys for Tots tournament in Palm Springs last December) with two first places and two second places in four outings.

“I’m getting a little sick of seeing Ill St. so much,” joked Goldstein. “Seriously though, the games between us so far this year have been what softball is supposed to be all about. Good, hard, clean, back-and-forth battles between two class outfits in games that have been a joy to see — win or lose. Neither team asks for any quarter and neither team gives one. We all know that any time we take the field against each other it’s going to be a tough game.

There hasn’t been one incident or any malice between the two teams yet in six hard-fought games. T’s nice to see that kind of mutual respect, brotherhood, and sportsmanship both on and off the field and it says a lot about the people involved in both programs. I tip my cap to everyone involved. The game could use a lot more of the example set by this type of player. The players on both sides are a credit to the game.”

Budweiser USSSA B NIT at Las Vegas

1. Station Casinos/Mizuno (Las Vegas) 5-0
2. Ill St./DeMarini (Phoenix) 5-2
3. Drai’s After Hours (Las Vegas) 6-2
4. Team Reflex (Aurora, CO) 4-2
5t. Brown & Brown (Phoenix) 3-2
5t. Big Daddy’s (Las Vegas) 3-2
7t. Sunnyvale Valve/Easton (Sunnyvale, CA) 2-2
7t. Bully’s (Reno)
9t. Plumbers & Pipefitters (Lansing, MI) 2-2
9t. Kopp Funds (Champlin, MN) 1-2
9t. Team Alpha (Grants Pass, OR) 1-2
9t. Classic Glass (San Jose) 1-2
13t. American Eagle (Minnesota) 1-2
13t. KVB Sidewinders (Eudora, KN) 1-2
13t. All-Pro Mortgage/EAS (Greeley, CO) 1-2
13t. Dehn’s Garden (Anoka, MN) 0-2
17t. Mash (Las Vegas) 0-2
17t. TG Auto (Las Vegas) 0-2
17t. Kelly Sports/Equity Bonds (Minnesota) 0-2
17t. Nevada Sports (Las Vegas) 0-2

2001 tournament site unknown held on September 21-23.

Champion – Russell’s Paint & Body/Worth, Longwood, Florida
Runner Up – Benfield/Easton/Cobras, Fairfax, Virginia

FINAL STANDINGS
1. Russell’s Paint & Body/Worth, Longwood, FL (7-1)
2. Benfield/Easton Cobras, Fairfax, VA (10-2)
3. PSI/Mizuno, Crystal, MN (6-2)
4. Exterminators, CA (9-2)
5t. Thunder/Parker Packaging, FL (5-2)
5t. LaserVision, MA (5-2)
7t. Mizuno Braves, CA (6-2)
7t. LT’s, IL (4-2)
9t. Team Stihl, NC (6-2)
9t. KC Ropes, Olathe, KS (5-2)
9t. MS Storm/Worth, Columbus, MS (4-2)
9t. Tripa Lay, NM (4-2)
13t. Big Donkey/Paine Webber/DWS, FL (6-2)
13t. Scotts/Marion Softball, OHC (6-2)
13t. Team Amaya, CAS (5-2)
13t. Tiger Entertainment/Fox/Sansone, NV (4-2)
17t. Innovative Graphics, Shakopee, MN (5-2)
17t. Bonecrushers/Bryant Chiropractic, AR (5-2)
17t. Team Worth/West Mobile Express, AL (3-2)
17t. Butch’s Bulldogs, Canton, MI (3-2)
17t. Southeast Carrier, AL (3-2)
17t. Am Vets Post 89, OHC (3-2)
17t. Bells/Kent Mitsubishi, GA (3-2)
17t. RMS, Phoenix, AZ (2-2)
25t. Michigan USSSA News, MI (4-2)
25t. Heater Clothing/Plemmons, NC (4-2)
25t. M&N Sports/Mizuno, NH (4-2)
25t. Sport 14/Aquart, OHC (4-2)
25t. Kayo’s, OR (4-2)
25t. American Credit, NC (3-2)
25t. Angle Inn/Bonebrake Painting/Worth, MD (2-2)
25t. Strategic Softball, MO (2-2)
33t. Team Rla, CA (3-2)
33t. En Fuego/Scooters, TX (3-2)
33t. Medtronic/Triangle Dies/Friendly Chev, MN (3-2)
33t. Misfitz, MO (3-2)
33t. Mcm Fuel, NY (2-2)
33t. Smith Automotive, OH (2-2)
33t. Terry’ Welding, North Wilkesboro, NC (2-2)
33t. Action, OR (2-2)
33t. Morrison Chiropractic, IN (2-2)
33t. Arizona Mizuno, AZ (2-2)
33t. Metro Glass, MI (2-2)
33t. Shoe Leather Express/Coors Light, CT (2-2)
33t. Nasty Boys/Worth, KY (2-2)
33t. M&M, NYU (1-2)
33t. MT Crew/Mizuno, West St. Paul, MN (1-2)
33t. Nutter Mortgage, Lee’s Summit, MO (1-2)
49t. Xtreme Softball, MD (2-2)
49t. KC Trucking, Weyerhauser, WI (2-2)
49t. TNT, WA (2-2)
49t. Cenco 2/Worth, CAN (2-2)
49t. Journeyman/Syroka, OHN (2-2)
49t. Hot Carl’s, KS (2-2)
49t. Sales Aid, Inc., AR (2-2)
49t. Welders Welding/Easton, MI (2-2)
49t. Sportcasters/RCI, Omaha, NE (2-2)
49t. Fat City, AR (2-2)
49t. Universal/Shine, UT (2-2)
49t. FPC/Easton, Boise, ID (1-2)
49t. M&H/Easton, Champlin MN (1-2)
49t. Salad Shack, AR (1-2)
49t. Shockers, IL (1-2)
49t. S.F.I.A.C., CA (0-2)
65t. J&B/Bulldogs, MA (2-2)
65t. Sneaky Petes/Schwartz/5th Third, OH (1-2)
65t. Huebner/FIS/Mizuno, IN (1-2)
65t. Multi Serve/RVW/Northstar Graphics, OH (1-2)
65t. Balls SBC, CO (1-2)
65t. Karas/Mich Merchants, MI (1-2)
65t. Ace Paving, WA (1-2)
65t. GLS/Duffy’s, Champlin, MN (1-2)
65t. Domination, TX (1-2)
65t. Kirbee’s Gators, TX (1-2)
65t. Cenco Rattlers, CA (1-2)
65t. Pollock Law, RI (1-2)
65t. Riff-Raff, IL (1-2)
65t. Cannons, OK (1-2)
65t. Rod Sager (The Law Team), VA (1-2)
65t. B&B Masonry, MD (1-2)
65t. Perry’s Satellite, NC (1-2)
65t. KE Promotions, CA (1-2)
65t. Cost Less Rx/Centerline, WA (1-2)
65t. Winter Bros., NY (0-2)
65t. Camtech/Harriman’s, MA (0-2)
65t. Barille Electric, OH (0-0)
65t. Custom Electric, OR (0-2)
65t. Tulsa Noles, OK (0-2)
65t. Lubbock Softball, TX (0-2)
65t. Pichler’S/Chicken Annie’s, MO (0-2)
65t. Grand Slam/Blue Sky/Mizuno, NC (0-2)
65t. Team D.T.S./Easton, CA (0-2)
65t. Ks/Debeer, CO (0-2)
65t. Big Daddy’S, NV (0-2)
65t. Gmac Mortgage, CT (0-2)
65t. Sundance Bar & Grill, MO (0-2)
65t. Fatso’s, AZ (0-2)
97t. Slapshot, AL (0-2)
97t. Georgia Softball, GA (0-2)
97t. Thunder (Il), IL (0-2)
97t. Purcell Roofing, TX (0-2)
97t. Extreme Softball, KS (0-2)
97t. Redwood Painting, CA (0-2)
97t. S.W.A.C., CAN (0-0)
97t. Nudraulix, AL (0-2)
97t. Heritage Lawns, CT (0-2)
97t. 1st Louisiana Bank, LA (0-2)
97t. K&C Drywall, CA (0-2)
97t. Goodtimers II/Nkoc, KY (0-2)
97t. Gomez II Bail Bond Los Jefes, TX (0-2)
97t. Midwest Transmission/Kelly Softball, KS (0-2)
97t. R&B Trucking, MI (0-2)
97t. Sav-Mor, FL (0-2)
97t. Bacardi, TX (0-2)
97t. Sandoval Trucking, TX (0-2)

SCORES

2004 held at Softball World in Euless, Texas on September 22-24.

Champion – K&C Drywall, Sacramento, California
Runner Up – KA Softball, Chicago, Illinois

• MVP – Dan Sanchez, K&C Drywall
• Offensive MVP – Robert Escalante, K&C Drywall
• Defensive MVP – Scott Opels, KA Softball
  

USSSA B WORLD SERIES ALL WORLD TEAM

• Dwayne Brekke, K&C Drywall
• Chris Sprague, BMA/All Star Academy/Worth
• Chad Snowden, BMA/All Star Academy/Worth
• Ken Adams, KA Softball
• Jamie Mackert, KA Softball
• Jerry Pietryk, KA Softball
• Don Schlenbecker, KA Softball
• Victor Cordova, K&C Drywall
• Tim Baker, Laser Vision/Easton/3N2
• John Aaron Gallwitz, K&C Drywall
• Robbie Overholt, BMA/All Star Academy/Worth
• Mike Rhines, KA Softball
• Earnest Donaldson, Laser Vision/Easton/3N2
• Tim McCendon, Laser Vision/Easton/3N2

FINAL STANDINGS

1. K&C Drywall, Sacramento, CA (6-0)
2. KA Softball, Chicago, IL (6-2)
3. BMA/All Star Academy/Worth, CA (4-2)
4. Laser Vision/Easton/3N2, MA (6-2)
5t. Barnes Logging, AR (4-2)
5t. LTB Timber/SBR, AR (3-2)
7t. Big Apple Mizuno, TX (4-2)
7t. KVB/Sidewinders/Mizuno, KS (4-2)
9t. W.C. Synergy/LCV, CA (3-2)
9t. EAS/Pollard’s/Easton, Denver, CO (2-2)
9t. Showcase/Doc’s/Easton, Brooklyn Center, MN (2-2)
9t. RMS, Phoenix, AZ (2-2)
13t. Kevitt Excavating/Mayslacks, Brooklyn Center, MN (3-2)
13t. Butch’s Bulldogs/Neuman Data/Easton, MI (2-2)
13t. Great Lakes Telecom, MI (2-2)
13t. Smith Softball, CA (2-2)
17t. Lumberjacks, LA (2-2)
17t. Mariners, OK (2-2)
17t. Team Taufai/Miken, NM (1-2)
17t. Mediatrac/Roto-Rooter, CA (1-2)
17t. Cash Plus Pawn/Mizuno, NM (1-2)
17t. James S Arnold / Freeze Concrete, Cincinnati, OH (1-2)
17t. Classic Glass/Easton, San Jose, CA (1-2)
17t. Souse’s Lounge/GSF Mortgage, IL (1-2)
25t. Pilcher Construction, CO (1-2)
25t. SLE/Katama Airfield, CT (1-2)
25t. Silva’s Chiropractic/Delta Lending, CA (1-2)
25t. Oklahoma Worth, OK (0-2)
25t. Superior Realty, UT (0-2)
25t. Steve’s Used Tires, OH (0-2)
25t. Pure Romance/Rite Rug, OH (0-2)
25t. Rodman/Triple JB, TX (0-2)
33t. NED/Monster Energy/Team Journeyman, OH (0-2)
33t. Texas Merchants, TX (0-0)
33t. Guys Electric, NM (0-2)
33t. Angle Inn/AR Crowell/Tripoli Floors, MD (0-2)

2005 held in Osceola, Florida on September 22-24.

Champion – Kirby Investments, Destin, Florida
Runner Up – Showcase/Chanticlear Pizza/TPS, North St. Paul, Minnesota

• MVP – Joshua Clemmons, Kirby Investments
• Offensive MVP – Jeff Anderson, Showcase/Chanticlear Pizza/TPS
• Defensive MVP – Ed Hicks, Kirby Investments
  

USSSA B WORLD SERIES ALL WORLD TEAM

• Kermit Stricklin, Dobbs & Fox/NW Climate Controls/Gatorline
• David Herrick, Dobbs & Fox/NW Climate Controls/Gatorline
• Brendt Newbill, Dobbs & Fox/NW Climate Controls/Gatorline
• Tom Nash, Showcase/Chanticlear Pizza/TPS
• John Provo, Showcase/Chanticlear Pizza/TPS
• Matt Bailey, Showcase/Chanticlear Pizza/TPS
• Chaun Demars, Showcase/Chanticlear Pizza/Tps
• Jon Jamison, James S. Arnold/Freeze Concrete
• Tom Atha, James S. Arnold/Freeze Concrete
• Kevin Bush, Kirby Investments
• Jesse Hernandez, Kirby Investments
• Scott Kirby, Kirby Investments

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Kirby Investments, FL (7-0)
2. Showcase/Chanticlear Pizza/TPS, MN (5-2)
3. Dobbs & Fox/NW Climate Controls/Gatorline, WA (8-2)
4. James S. Arnold/Freeze Concrete, OH (5-2)
5t. Longhorns, MI (4-2)
5t. Classic Glass/Easton/Dss, CA (3-2)
7t. Triple J’s, CA (4-2)
7t. Antioch Merchants/Mediatrac, CA (4-2)
9t. RMS, AZ (4-2)
9t. O&S/Kevitt/Pov’s/Mayslacks/TPS, MN (3-2)
9t. EAS/Pollard’s/Easton, CO (3-2)
9t. WCS/LCV, CA (2-2)
13t. Angle Inn/Easton, MD (4-2)
13t. Sunrise Pools, MD (3-2)
13t. Cal’s/Butch’s, MI (2-2)
13t. J&H Wall/Crew, MN (2-2)
17t. ABS/TPS, MD (3-2)
17t. KC Trucking, WI (3-2)
17t. Creative Design, IL (2-2)
17t. Superior Restoration, OH (2-2)
17t. Smith/Easton, IL (1-2)
17t. RMA/CC, MN (1-2)
17t. Capital Mort/Infinity BMC/UA/MSC/TG, CO (1-2)
17t. National/Jerkys/Demarini, RI (1-2)
25t. Taylormade/ClS/Easton, VA (2-2)
25t. Medtronic, MN (1-2)
25t. Pole Position/C&M/Team Threads, MI (1-2)
25t. TNT, NY (1-2)
25t. Team Arkansas, AR (1-2)
25t. Higgs Properties/Worth, FL (1-2)
25t. RBC/Master Collision, CO (1-2)
25t. ICC/Bud Light/Easton, MI (0-2)
33t. Plumbers & Pipefitters, MI (1-2)
33t. Swamp Doggs, LA (0-2)
33t. Katama/Shoe Leather, CT (0-2)
33t. Pure Romance, OH (0-2)
33t. All-Star Plumbing/Miken, OK (0-2)
33t. Oklahoma Worth, OK (0-2)
33t. Illustrated Sportswear/Easton, AR (0-2)
33t. Cambridge State Bank, MN (0-2)
33t. GEM Constructors/Mizuno, NC (0-2)
33t. Team Easton, FL (0-2)
33t. Stucco2/MJ Lowe/TPS, OH (0-2)
33t. Easton/Hooters/Rockets, MN (0-2)

2003 held in Osceola, Florida.

Champion – MCA/Easton, Las Vegas, Nevada
Runner Up – Johnny Blaze, Anaheim, California

• Tournament MVP – Bryan Martin, MCA/Easton
• Offensive MVP – Chris Powell, MCA/Easton
• Defensive MVP – Larry Whitcomb, Johnny Blaze

USSSA B WORLD SERIES ALL WORLD TEAM

• Dan Arevalos, MCA/Easton
• Bart Hakeman, MCA/Easton
• Chris Powell, MCA/Easton
• Kyle Decker, MCA/Easton
• Tom Louviere, MCA/Easton
• Bryan Martin, MCA/Easton
• Julio Salazar, Johnny Blaze
• Ron Salcedo, Johnny Blaze
• Dan Snyder, Johnny Blaze
• Robert Martinez, Johnny Blaze

FINAL STANDINGS

1. MCA/Easton, NV (6-0)
2. Johnny Blaze, CA (6-2)
3. EMR/Worth Softball, OH (7-2)
4. Team Synergy By Easton, FL (6-2)
5t. PSI/Easton, MN (4-2)
5t. DLB/Arnold Law/Burd Brothers, OH (4-2)
7t. KA Softball, IL (4-2)
7t. K&C Drywall/Dssbats.Com, CA (3-2)
9t. RMS, AZ (5-2)
9t. Laservision/TPS/Tanel 360, MA (5-2)
9t. TJ Lite, MD (4-2)
9t. Reynolds Concrete, FL (3-2)
13t. Bell Corp/Easton, FL (4-2)
13t. National Synergy, FL (4-2)
13t. Silva’s Chiropractic/Roto-Rooter, CA (3-2)
13t. Quick Roofing, TX (2-2)
17t. Big Apple Mizuno, TX (3-2)
17t. Smith Softball, CA (3-2)
17t. Easton Rage, FL (2-2)
17t. Classic Glass/Mizuno, CA (2-2)
17t. Cal’s/Neuman Data, FL (2-2)
17t. Cici’s/Mizuno, NC (2-2)
17t. RFC/Mizuno, KS (1-2)
17t. Equity Financial, CA (1-2)
25t. Nkysoftball.Com/Angilo’s, KY (2-2)
25t. Team MRM, CA (2-2)
25t. Jimmy Fincher/Zach’s Club 54, TX (2-2)
25t. Oklahoma Demarini, OK (2-2)
25t. Steve’s Used Tires, OH (2-2)
25t. Zarrella’s Softball, MA (1-2)
25t. Batter’s Choice/Mizuno, VA (1-2)
25t. Freeze Concrete/Walnut Homes, OH (0-2)
33t. Team Cenco, CA (1-2)
33t. Armor Window/Slumber Parties.net, OH (1-2)
33t. Butch’s Bulldogs/Seasilve, MI (1-2)
33t. Easton/Hooters/Rockets, MN (1-2)
33t. Souse’s Lounge/Lazy Daze, IL (1-2)
33t. Steves Sports/ECS, CT (1-2)
33t. Katama Air Park, MA (1-2)
33t. Springdale Cleaners/Duff’s, OH (1-2)
33t. R&R Trim, MD (1-2)
33t. Monty’s World/Miller Lite, CT (0-2)
33t. Tacoma Dodge, WA (0-2)
33t. Cash & Pawn/Ultimate Heat/Mizuno, TX (0-2)
33t. Gulfcoast Easton, FL (0-2)
33t. All-Star Plumbing/OK Storm/Worth, OK (0-0)
33t. Wizards Softball, KS (0-2)
33t. Pig Sooie/Rednuht/Bud, IL (0-2)
49t. Exterminators, CAS (0-0)
49t. Cedar Creek, NC (0-0)
49t. Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry, WI (0-2)
49t. M&N Sports, NH (0-0)
49t. ChecKing/Worth, CT (0-0)
49t. Tulsa Worth, OK (0-2)
49t. Team SSS/Maroadi/Tailgaters, PA (0-1)
49t. Kent Mitsubishi, GA (0-2)
49t. Ohio Sealants, OH (0-0)
49t. Club 185/American Eagle Softball, OH (0-2)
49t. 495 East, NYD (0-2)
49t. HRI/XL Marketing, IL (0-2)
49t. Lucke Homes/Rite Rug, OH (0-2)