We congratulate the new ASA “A” champions from California, the Italian Athletic Club. Team members:
Ed Brooks
James Butler
Larry Machado
Marco Marciasini
Joel Manfredi
Tony Peeples
Steve Pinocchio
Jason Porto
Mark Summers
Josh Tisdale
Chase Turner
Peter Turner
Bryan Wells
Pitcher Tony Peeples was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, sharing All American honors with teammates Jason Porto (outfield) , Chase Turner (Utility), James Butler (Infield) and Steve Pinocchio (Infield)
The team has worked hard over the past four years, with a steady progression to the top, playing up to the next level, then the next, and finding their place atop the heap.
Italian Athletic Club’s last four seasons:
2005 25th C natonals
2006 2nd place B nationals
2007 3rd A nationals
2008 A NATIONAL CHAMPS
Perhaps some inspiration for two other California teams following similar paths — Santa Rosa finishing 2nd in the “C”, and Team Pape, 2nd in the “B”.