The 2023 Peligro Tournament is underway in New York city, with games played in the shadow of Yankee Stadium, on the hallowed grounds of old Yankee Stadium. The #1 ranked team in the world, the New York Gremlins will be there, coming off of last weekend's championship win of the Chief's Challenge at Simcoe, Ontario. Also competing will be the #2 ranked Niagara Stompers, #5 … [Read more...]
Preview of Maddy’s Photos from Hill United Chief’s Challenge 2023 – June 22-24
Preview of some photos from the 2023 Chief's Challenge, courtesy, Maddy Flanagan. Watch for more later. ( (c) Please include credit to "Photo by Maddy Flanagan" if reposted) … [Read more...]
NY Gremlins win two more on Sunday to capture the 2023 Hill United Chief’s Challenge
The New York Gremlins won two more games on Sunday, to capture the 2023 Chief's Challenge in Simcoe Ontario Canada. The Gremlins eliminated Bear Creek in the morning semi-final, having lost to Bear Creek 3-1 on opening night. The Gremlins advanced to the tournament's championship game, facing the host, undefeated Hill United. The Gremlins jumped out to an early 3-0 … [Read more...]
Sunday Semi-Finals at Hill United Chief’s Challenge 2023 – June 24
Following 2 days of pool play, the Chief's Challenge has been whittled down to the Final Four. Semi-finals are at 10am Sunday, followed by the Championship game at 12noon, Simcoe Ontario Canada time (EDT): 1 vs. 4 - #1 Hill United (4-0) vs. #4 Niagara Stompers (2-2) 2 vs. 3 - #2 Bear Creek Express (3-1) vs. #3 New York Gremlins (3-1) … [Read more...]
NY Gremlins win three Saturday at 2023 Chief’s Challenge, head to semi-final Sunday
The New York Gremlins bounced back from an opening night loss to Bear Creek Express to win three games on Saturday, and earn a coveted spot in Sunday's Final Four. Cap tip Greg Nydick/NYGremlins for info Game 1 - Friday Night - Bear Creek Express 3, NY Gremlins 1 Both teams were strong on the rubber on Saturday, but Bear Creek Express was just a little bit stronger … [Read more...]
Hill United Chief’s Challenge 2023 – June 22-24
Hill United Chiefs hosting world’s best fastball teams in Simcoe this weekend (Ontario Canada)
From the Simcoe Reformer Brian Smiley Hill United Chiefs won an ISC tournament in Fort Myers, Florida, earlier this year. This weekend the team will hold the Chiefs Challenge in Simcoe, a tournament featuring the top-four teams in the world rankings. The world’s best fastball teams will be in Simcoe this weekend for the Chiefs Challenge. Hosted by the 2021 … [Read more...]