By Eric McCarthy/Journal Pioneer
Chiefs repeat as champions
KITCHENER, Ont. – A Prince Edward Islander played a key role in the Hill United Chiefs repeating as International Softball Congress (ISC) world tournament champions.
The Chiefs defeated the host Kitchener Hallman Twins 3-2 in the championship final on Saturday night. Outfielder Jeff Ellsworth from Brooklyn, P.E.I., and pitcher Mitch Hardy from Alberton play for the Chiefs.
Ellsworth, who delivered a game-tying two-run blast in the bottom of the third inning and finished with a 2-for-3 summary in the final, was selected the tournament’s most valuable player and a member of the First Team All-World squad. Click here to continue reading the story and view photo at The Journal Pioneer.