The latest set of ISC II rankings have been released, replacing the earlier “Preseason” rankings.
The rankings are significant, as they will form the basis for seeding teams in the fourth annual ISC II Tournament of Champions which will be played August 14-19 at Casper Park in Chippewa Falls, WI. The tournament will feature 40 teams from across North America playing a four-game round robin schedule in eight pools of five teams each. The top three teams from each pool advance to a single elimination playoff bracket.
Smully’s Tavistock Merchants Remain top ISC II June 1 Rankings
June 1, 2005
Tavistock, ON Smully’s Tavistock Merchants remain atop the ISC II Rankings with the two-time defending champion Harriston, ON Mercury’s, the consensus number two.
Oswego, NY McKie’s Sports moved up seven places from #12 to #5, impressing the ranking committee with a strong showing in Erie after qualifying for the ISC II Tournament of Champions as the representative from the Northeast area.
Palermo, ON Athletics also break into the top 10 at #9, up from #14, as the veteran club brought home a solid third place showing at the tough Waterloo May Two-Four Blast tournament.
Making a big move in the rankings is the Niagara, ON Snappers club, moving up 10 spots from #28 to #18. The Snappers are playing in the ISC Travel League of Eastern Canada and have held their own against ISC clubs like the Kitchener Twins and Innerkip Eagles.
Rochester, NY Bombers climbed 17 places from #44 to #27 on the strength of a tournament win in New Jersey.
Falling out of the top 10 were Fargo, ND Chub’s Pub Wizards, Lloydminster, AB Scope Dodgers and Wilkes-Barre, PA Keating’s Fitness Center.
A total of 48 teams received at least one vote from the 12-person panel.
The top 10 teams are:
1. Tavistock, ON Merchants
2. Harriston, ON Mercurys
3. Norwich, ON Razorbacks
4. Gladstone, MB Whips
5. Oswego, NY McKie’s Sports
6. Kanata, ON Team Easton
7. Perkasie, PA KMV Rise
8. Galesville, WI Wilber Lime
9. Palermo, ON Athletics
10. Appleton, WI The Bar of Appleton
To view the full list, please see the ISC II section of the ISC website. (Editor’s note: The full list will be posted in the next couple days)
For more information, please contact:
Blair Setford
ISC II Commissioner
Email: blairjs@rogers.com
Phone: 1.800.268.9374 x 8803