From the Norfolk News
By Darryl Smart
It’s pretty safe to say the Hill United Chiefs are a dynasty.
For the first time since 1960**, the Chiefs become the first team to capture three-straight International Softball Congress world titles, beating the Toronto Gators 6-4 at the Belleville Softball Complex in South Bend, IN.
“Just to win a world title is a huge achievement let alone three-in-a row,” tournament Most Valuable Player Nick Shailes said. “There have been guys who have played their whole career without winning one. Three-in-a row shows how committed and how comfortable our team is with not only teammates and coaches but with sponsorship as well. When you don’t have to worry about anything and you can just go out and play ball with friends it makes things a whole lot easier.” Click here to continue reading article at the Norfolk News.
** Editor’s note: The Jarvis Travelers also won three consecutive ISC World Titles from 2010 through 2012.
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