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Hamilton Hurricanes back in
Babe Ruth World Series
FROM THE TRENTONIAN
By GEORGE O’GORMAN
Staff Writer
HAMILTON — The Hamilton Hurricanes are World Series-bound again.
The best 12-year-old girls softball team in Mercer County completed a sweep of the Middle Atlantic Regional it hosted the past three days by holding off Luzerne County, Pa., yesterday morning to stamp its ticket to another Babe Ruth Softball World Series.
Building a first inning lead on doubles by Jaime Terry and Jesica Giordano, then relying on an error-free defense and great pitching by Giordano the rest of the way, Hamilton beat the team from the Scranton area, 2-1, in front of a big crowd at the Hamilton Girls Softball Association complex.
Giordano’s third complete-game win of the regional earned the defending Babe Ruth Softball world champs a spot in this year’s U-12 World Series that begins Aug. 6 in Wilson, N.C.
The Hurricanes are the first area team to reach back-to-back world championships in any sport.
“A lot of people were counting on us to do it again, and I didn’t
want to let anyone down,” said Giordano, an eighth grader at Crockett Middle School in Hamilton who also pitched the 3-2 win the Hurricanes scored over Luzerne Saturday night.
“I can’t say I was in control all the way, but I knew I had to do my best and beat them because I don’t like them (Luzerne) because they’re our big rival,” added Giordano. “I felt a lot of pressure, but knew we could beat them again if I pitched my best.
“It helped we were in the lead from the beginning. I felt a little relieved we scored so early and had the fans behind us.”
Luzerne needed to beat Hamilton twice yesterday to deny the HGSA girls their return trip to the World Series.
Manager Frank Bennett’s team made sure it didn’t happen as it jumped in front early then relied on its strength — excellent defense and great pitching — to win its ninth tournament of the summer.
“I’ve coached these girls since there were seven, and each year they won at least one major title,” said Bennett. “We played in 13 tournaments this summer and we’ve won nine. Now we’re going for the big one.”
Hamilton’s road to the World Series featured wins over Southern N.J. champ Washington Township (2-1), Northern N.J. winner Montville (3-0), Luzerne, and Upstate New York entry Southern Tier (7-0) to reach yesterday’s final round.
“I’m ecstatic right now,” said Terry, who played right field yesterday after pitching the Hurricanes into the championship game Sunday when she pitched a no-hitter against Southern Tier, missing out on a perfect game because of one walk.
“When I saw Karen (Prihoda) catch the ball for the final out it was such an unbelievable feeling to know we were going back to the World Series,” said Terry. “It was the same way she made the final out when we won the world series.”
Terry, Giordano, Maeve McCann and Alyssa James are the only Hurricane players back from last year’s world champions.
“After I got the double on my first swing and Jess doubled me in the team was so pumped,” said Terry. “This feels so great.”
Because of their committment to Babe Ruth softball the Hamilton girls had to pass up trips to USSA and ASA tournaments in Kansas City and Orlando, Fla. because it conflicted with Babe Ruth tournaments.
“Every weekend during the season we play the best competition we can find, and it’s why these girls have become such an outstanding team,” said Bennett. “I didn’t feel it would be easy to win this because we were playing at home. You never know what you’re going up against.
“We have such a great pitching staff with Jessie, Jamie and Haley Peterson,” added Bennett. “Our bats are going to carry us, so we’ll see what happens when we get to the World Series.”
Getting there was the tough part for the Hurricanes. Now to repeat as world champs will take their best softball ever.
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Wednesday, July 29
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8U HAMILTON HURRICANES
BABE RUTH MID ATLANTIC REGIONAL UPDATE:
The 2009 8U Babe Ruth Southern NJ State Champion Hamilton Hurricanes concluded their summer season in Egg Harbor at the Babe Ruth Mid Atlantic Regional tournament. The Hurricanes finished in 3rd place, besting Luzerne 11-1 and then losing a close game to Hazlet 8-7. The Lil 'Canes rebounded strong, run ruling Levittown 10-0 and the tourney host Egg Harbor 14-4 before being eliminated from the Regionals by Middletown 9-6.
10U HAMILTON HURRICANES – BLUE
BABE RUTH SOUTHERN NJ CHAMPIONSHIP UPDATE:
 
12U HAMILTON HURRICANES – BLUE
BABE RUTH WORLD SERIES UPDATES
click on the BR Logo above for up to the minute scores
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POOL GAME 1: 8-6-05 3:30 PM
Hamilton Hurricanes 8, CGSA All Stars 0
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14U HAMILTON HURRICANES – BLUE
PONY NATIONALS UPDATES
The 14U Hurricanes Blue end their PONY bid against a strong Orange Crush (DE) team, losing 6-3. The Hurricanes gave tremendous effort in the National tournament, finishing with a 3-3 record. Congratulations 14U Blue on a terrific National showing.
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8:00:00 AM |
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Hamilton Hurricanes, NJ |
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Danger White, MA |
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| 7/25/2009 |
2:40:00 PM |
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Bond Park 3 |
Hamilton Hurricanes, NJ |
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Lady Ice, NY |
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| 7/26/2009 |
8:00:00 AM |
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Bond Park 6 |
Hamilton Hurricanes, NJ |
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Chester County Stars Tredway, PA |
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| 7/27/2009 |
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Bond Park 6 |
Hamilton Hurricanes, NJ |
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Orange Crush, DE |
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| 7/28/2009 |
1:00:00 PM |
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Thomas Brooks 3 |
Hamilton Hurricanes, NJ |
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Team TFS, NC |
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| 7/29/2009 |
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Hamilton Hurricanes, NJ |
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14U HAMILTON HURRICANES – WHITE
PONY NATIONALS UPDATES
The 14U Hurricanes White saw their PONY Natinal bid come to a close on Tuesday. The Hurricanes fought hard in the National tournament, finishing with a 2-5 record. Congratulations to the 14U White on a great effort in your first National tournament.
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Shamrocks Green, VA |
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Hamilton Hurricanes White, NJ |
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Junction Girls 95, NY |
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Fuquay Bombs, NC |
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16U HAMILTON HURRICANES
BABE RUTH MID ATLANTIC REGIONAL UPDATE:
The 2009 16U Hamilton Hurricanes concluded their summer season in Egg Harbor at the Babe Ruth Mid Atlantic Regional tournament. Losing their tournament opener to Hoboken, 8-2, the 16's rallied in their next game, handing Kent County (MD) a 5-1 loss. The 'Canes then lost to Luzerne (PA)6-0 and to Kingsbridge (NY) 7-4 and were eliminated from Regionals. Great job 16's, battling to a 1-3 finish at Regionals.
18U HAMILTON HURRICANES
WFC WORLD SERIES UPDATES
Congratulations to the 18U Hurricanes on their 4th place finish at WFC World Series!!!!
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Mass Destruction |
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2010 Hamilton Hurricanes
Monday, July 13
Congratulations to the 2009 8U Hamilton Hurricanes State Champions!
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