12U August 21st – August 23rd 2009 Tournament

Champion:

Somers Rock Cats
Record: 4-0
Somers, CT
Head Coach: Bill McCloskey

10U August 21st – August 23rd 2009 Tournament

Champion:

Rhode Island Reds
Record: 4-0
Johnston, RI
Head Coach: Gary Rianna

The August 21st – August 23rd Tournament teams played through one of the toughest weekends weather wise of the summer. Playing in the rain almost all weekend didn’t stop these great kids from playing phenomenal baseball. The weekend was toped off with two great championship games one ending 1-0. Thank you to all who participated and made this weekend possible at Dan Duquette Sports Academy, especially the field crew. An additional congratulation goes out to the August 14th – August 16th Tournament Champions: 10U Rhode Island Reds, and 12U Somers Rock Cats.

 

11U August 14th – August 16th 2009 Tournament

Champion:

Rhoddy Rippers
Record: 4-0
Cumberland, RI
Head Coach: Bob Ross

13U August 14th – August 16th 2009 Tournament

Champion:

Capital City A’s
Record: 3-1
Scotia, NY
Head Coach: Dom LeMorta

The August 14th – August 16th Tournament teams played excellent baseball as we experienced great weather all weekend long. For the first time it felt like summer=2 0in the Berkshires. The bats were hot as all teams racked up runs, while putting on hitting clinics for all. The consolation games were also filled with great baseball as a three run homerun with two outs in the bottom of the sixth inning sent a game into extra innings. The championship games were both filled with about as much excitement as the fans could handle. Thank you to all who participated and made this weekend possible at Dan Duquette Sports Academy. An additional congratulation goes out to the August 14th – August 16th Tournament Champions: 11U Rhoddy Rippers, 13U Capital City A’s.

 

10U August 7th – August 9th 2009 Tournament

Champion:

Bethlehem Eagles
Record: 4-1
Bethlehem, NY
Head Coach: Eric Niehaus

 
12U August 7th – August 9th 2009 Tournament

Champion:

Williamstown
Record: 4-0
Williamstown, MA
Head Coach: John Benzinger

12U August 7th – August 9th 2009 Tournament

Champion:

Rye Brook
Record: 4-0
Rye Brook, NY
Head Coach: Ted Sabato

The August 7th – August 9th Tournament finally got to experience some good weather in the Berkshires. Along with good weather came great baseball. Saturday was filled with nothing but excitement with three games which ended in walk off victories for the home team. A perfect game was taken all the way into the 5th inning of a 12U (60 ft.) game, and in the 12U (50/70) a play worthy of ESPN’s Top 10 was made as a player robbed a home run while falling over the left field wall. The championship games were all wel l played games with one ending with a walk off base hit to centerfield. Thank you to all who participated and made this weekend possible, especially the grounds crew here at Dan Duquette Sports Academy. An additional congratulation goes out to the August 7th – August 9th Tournament Champions: 10U Bethlehem Eagles, 12U (60 ft.) Rye Brook, 12U Williamstown (50/70).
 

13U July 31st – August 2nd 2009 Tournament

Champion:

Long Island Knights
Record: 5-0
Centereach, NY
Head Coach: Rich Majka

Rain pounded the Sports Academy on Friday night but the teams prevailed and played excellent baseball. All teams played exceptionally and fans were treated to an 11 inning semi-final game with the Nashua Knights defeating the Long Island Braves to make the championship game. Thank you to all who participated and made this weekend possible, especially the grounds crew here at Dan Duquette Sports Academy. An additional congratulations goes out to the July 31st Tournament Champions: 13U Long Island Knights.
 

12U July 24th –July 26th 2009 Tournament

Champion:

Williamstown Cal Ripken All Stars
Record: 5-0
Williamstown, MA
Head Coach: John Benzinger

 
14U July 24th –July 26th 2009 Tournament

Champion:

Long Island Ducks
Record: 5-0
Wantagh, NY
Head Coach: Joe Prete

19U July 24th –July 26th 2009 Tournament

Champion:

Cornwall Dragons
Record: 4-1
Cornwall, NY
Head Coach: Pete Bell

Rain tried but failed to hold The July 24th – July 26th Tournament teams back from playing sound baseball. Talent was exceptional as a few Major League Scouts made their way to the Academy to check out a few players. Parents and spectators were treated to pitching duels, upsets, and comeback victories all weekend long. Thank you to all who participated and made this weekend possible,  here at Dan Duquette Sports Academy. An additional congratulations goes out to the three July 24th Tournament Champions: 12U Williamstown Allstars , 14U Long Island Ducks, 19U Cornwall Dragons.

 

15U July 17th –July 19th 2009 Tournament
Champion:

Levittown Cardinals
Record: 4-1
Levittown, NY
Head Coach: Bill Naughton

The July 17th – July 19th 15U Tournament didn’t start on a great note weather-wise, but the tournament couldn’t have finished on a better note. The evening rain forced the cancelation of 3 games on Friday night. All teams handled the adversity well and played spectacular ball all weekend long to complete all 25 games. In the biggest tournament to date, 12 teams, the level of play was brilliant leaving us with a 5 way tie for the wild card spot. It was a baseball fans dream weekend with 1 run games being the norm. Thank you to all who participated and made this weekend possible, especially the grounds crew here at Dan Duquette Sports Academy. An additional congratulations goes out to the July 17th Tournament Champions: 15U Levittown Cardinals who advanced from the Wild Card spot to win the Tournament.

11U July 10th –July 12th 2009 Tournament

Champion:

Cheshire Reds
Record: 5-0
Cheshire, CT
Head Coach: Bryan Rockwell

13U July 10th –July 12th 2009 Tournament

Champion:

Clifton Park Green Machine
Record: 3-1
Clifton Park, NY
Head Coach: Dan Cafarelli

Participating Teams
Team Name	Team Location
Bethpage Eagles	Bethpage, NY
Hudson Hawks	Hudson, NH
North Colonie Padres	Latham, NY

 

The July 10th – July 12th was one of the smaller tournaments of the summer but the teams in attendance made a lot of noise. Luckily the rain decided to wait until Saturday night to come but that didn’t slow the tournament down. Despite the heavy rainfall late Saturday the great Dan Duquette Field Crew was able to start the playoff games Sunday right on schedule. The level of play was brilliant with comeback victories, a rare triple play, and a game saving diving catch to clinch the championship in extra innings. Thank you to all who participated and made this weekend possible, especially the grounds crew here at Dan Duquette Sports Academy. An additional congratulations goes out to the July 10th Tournament Champions: 11U Cheshire Reds, and the 13U Clifton Park Green Machine.

 

12U June 26th –June 28th 2009 Tournament

Champion:

Grand Slam River Dogs
Record: 3-1
Taunton, MA
Head Coach: Tom Fresoni

Participating Teams
Team Name	Team Location
Team Massachusetts	Holliston, MA
Williamstown	Williamstown, MA
Southwick Hawks	Southwick, MA

16U June 26th –June 28th 2009 Tournament

Champion:

Connecticut Black Sox
Record: 4-1
Woodbury, CT
Head Coach: John Fedak

Participating Teams
Team Name	Team Location
Southwick Skrubz	Granville, MA
NE Firebirds	Dracut, MA
Pittsfield North	Pittsfield, MA
West Islip Lion	West Islip, NY

The Dan Duquette Sports Academy strategically located in Hinsdale, Massachusetts didn’t experience any of the weekend storms that pounded surrounding towns, and were able to complete all games without a rain delay. One suspended game due to an injury and a close call with fog Saturday night were the only obstacles for the teams this weekend. Great baseball was played by all teams. 12U fans were treated to one of the games rarest feats, a no-hitter thrown by one of the many great athletes in attendance for the tournament. A nine deficit didn’t scare one 12U team as the rallied to score 10 runs in the bottom of the sixth alone to defeat their opponent. In the 16U tournament playoff games back and forth battles were the norm with an exciting and dramatic championship game. Thank you to all who participated and made this weekend possible. An additional congratulation goes20out to the Champions of the June 26th – 28th Tournament: 12U Grand Slam River Dogs, 16U Connecticut Black Sox.

 

12U June 12th –June 14th 2009 Tournament

Champion:

Stratford Titans
Record: 4-0
Stratford, CT
Head Coach: John Kelly

Participating Teams
Team Name	Team Location
Worcester Zone	Worcester, MA
Williamstown Jr. Dukes	Williamstown, MA
Pittsfield North	Pittsfield, MA

The June 12th – June 14th Tournament ended up being well worth the short delay we experienced the second day of the tournament. The first game Friday night ended up being a preview of the Championship and nothing but great baseball was played in-between. The large 12U field didn’t seem too large for these teams as a couple of home run balls were deposited into the forest behind the fences, and there was nothing but excitement for the fans during the extra inning game concluding Saturday’s games. Thank you to all who participated and made this weekend possible, especially the grounds crew here at Dan Duquette Sports Academy. An additional congratulations goes out to the June 12th – 14th 12U Tournament Champions: Stratford Titans.

11U May 29th – May 31st 2009 Tournament

Champion:

Atkinson Bulldogs
Record: 5-0
Atkinson, NH
Head Coach: Ralph Polichetti

Participating Teams
Team Name	Team Location
Athletes Edge	Acton/Boxboro, MA
NH Hammerheads	Hooksett, NH
NE Wolfpac	Acton, MA
Wayland Blazers	Wayland, MA

The 2009 May 29th-31st Spring Fling Tournament was a great success although the weather wasn’t as agreeable as we had hoped. Although we experienced a few delays and a suspended game the weather couldn’t hold the teams back as they played great baseball all weekend long. The level of play was spectacular with comeback wins, a nine inning 11U game, and even a no-hitter during the 13U tournament. Thank you to all who participated and made this weekend possible, especially the grounds crew here at Dan Duquette Sports Academy. An additional congratulations goes out to the May 29th Spring Fling Tournament Champions: 11U Atkinson Bulldogs, and the 13U New Hampshire Hammerheads.

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13U May 22nd – May 25th 2009 Tournament
Champion:

New Hampshire Hammerheads
Record: 4-0
Hooksett, NH
Head Coach: Pat Austin

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10U May 22nd – May 25th 2009 Tournament

Champion:

Athletes Edge
Record: 5-0
Acton/Boxboro, MA
Head Coach: Bill Quantrille

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12U May 22nd – May 25th 2009 Tournament
Champion:

Team Mattingly
Record: 4-1
East Haven, CT
Head Coach: Billy Lockery

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14U May 22nd – May 25th 2009 Tournament
Champion:

Mass Pride
Record: 6-0
Bridgewater, MA
Head Coach: Mike Bruemmel

Participating Teams
Team Name	Team Location
Eastern Maine Eagles	Penobscot County, ME
Nashua Knights	Nashua, NH
New Hampshire Hammerheads	Hooksett, NH
Quincy Red Stockings #1	Quincy, MA
Quincy Red Stockings #2	Quincy, MA
Tribe Baseball	Beverly, MA
Uxbridge Outlaws	Uxbridge, MA

The 2009 Memorial Day Tournament from May 22nd - 25th proved to be well worth the third day of games for all who participated. Weather was on our side this weekend and all the teams enjoyed beautiful blue skies and warm weather for the majority of the tournament. The level of baseball was as good as the weather and included pitching duels, upsets, and a walk off single in the bottom of the seventh for one of the championship games! Thank you to all who participated and made this weekend possible, and an additional congratulations goes out to the Memorial Day Champions: 10U Athletes Edge, 12U Team Mattingly, and the 14U Mass Pride.

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