West Norriton Little League: WNLL News
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Thursday, December 15
2011 Highlights
West Norriton wins its own 9 year old Tournament over friendly rival East NorritonThe "Norritons" both finished pool play undefeated. Host Team West Norriton and neighbor East Norriton both were 3-0 in pool play. They will receive a bye in the first round. Last night, Pool-A #2 seed Whitemarsh (2-1) lost to Pool-B #3 seed Lower Merion (1-2) 9-8 in a close one. playing on the Major Field. On the Minor Field, Pool-B #2 seed Cheltenham (2-1) defeated Pool-A #3 seed Flourtown (1-1-1) 6-0. The two winners will advance to tonight (Tuesday June 28) to play the semi-finals. Cheltemham takes on West Norriton and Whitemarsh will face East Norriton, with the Championship and Consolation games on Wednesday June 29th.
Seedings after completion of Pool Play
Pool-A
#1. West Norriton (3-0) - 0.688 RAR
#2. Whitemarsh (2-1) - 1.000 RAR
#3. Flourtown (1-1-1) - 0.944 RAR
Pool-B
#1. East Norriton (3-0) - 0.412 RAR
#2. Cheltenham (2-1) - 0.750 RAR
#3. Lower Merion (1-2) - 1.267 RAR
Mon-Jun-27, 6:00 - First Round (2 Bracket Winners received a bye):
(Pool-B #3) Lower Merion defeated (Pool-A #2) Whitemarsh (9-8)
(Pool-B #2) Cheltenham vdefeated (Pool-A #3) Flourtown (6-0)
Tue-Jun-28, 6:00 - Semi-Finals:
(Pool-A #1) West Norriton defeated Cheltenham
(Pool-B #1) East Norriton defeated Lower Merion
Wed-Jun-29, 6:00 - Championship Game:
West Norriton defeated East Norriton (11-10)
Also playing are the 10s and 11s District All-Star Teams
WNLL 10 Year old District All-Star Team will be competing in the District-22 Championship Tournament this weekend and next week. The roster includes: Manager Rod Wagner with Coaches Mike Proietto, Jon Saylor and Steve Dimitry and the players are Dominic Proietto, Ben Carty, Matt Hahn, Jon Saylor, Ray Torres, Matt Bates, Kyle Wagner, AJ Natale, Nick O'Brien and Jimmy Dimitry. Their Pool Play Schedule s listed below: There are 3 Brackets of 5 teams and after pool play, the top 4 in each bracket advance to the double elimination championship round.
WNLL District-22 (9/10) year old Schedule: (finished 0-4)
Fri June-24 - Home (6:00) vs Plymouth (lost 15-13)
Sat June-25 - Home (6:00) vs Horsham-Blue (lost 12-10)
Mon June-27 - Away (6:00) @ Whitemarsh (lost 17-7)
Wed June-29 - Away (6:00) @ Lower-Gwyndedd-Red (lost 16-11)
WNLL 11 Year old District All-Star Team will then start District play on Saturday June-25th. Their District Pool Play Schedule is listed below: There are 2 Brackets of 6 teams and after pool play, the top 4 in each bracket advance to the double elimination championship round.
WNLL District-22 (10/11) year old Schedule: (finished 0-4)
Sat June-25 - Away (4:30) @ Hatboro (lost 9-1)
Sat July-2 - Away (2:00) @ Upper Moreland (lost 5-3)
Tue July-5 - Home(6:00) vs Oreland (lost 12-3)
Thu July-7 - Home (6:00) vs East Norriton (lost 11-2)NOTE: The 11-12 year old (Majors) team did not enter a team in District-22 play. Neither did the 13-14 (Juniors) or the 15-16 (Seniors)
WEST NORRITON Annual 8 Year Old Tournament Champion is Lower-Gwyndedd as they defeated Upper Providence-Gold 8-2. Lower-Gwyndedd was the #4 seed coming out of Pool Play and then turned it on, defeating #5 seed East Norriton 12-2, then #1 seed Douglassville 10-0 to advance to the finals. They met a tough Upper Providence-Gold team who was the #2 seed. Upper Providence beat Plymouth-Red 11-4 to reach the final game. Douglassville beat Plymouth-Red 15-5 in the 3rd place consolation game.
Seedings after completion of Pool Play
#1 - Douglassville (3-0) - Pool A Champ - 0.286 RAR
#2 - Upper Providence Gold (3-0) - Pool D Champ - 0.400 RAR
#3 - Plymouth-Red (3-0) - Pool B Champ (3-0) - 0.667 RAR
#4 - Lower-Gwyndedd (3-0) - Pool C Champ (3-0) - 1.066 RAR
#5 - East Norriton (2-1) - Pool A Runner-up (2-1) - 0.692 RAR
#6 - ARA (2-1) - Pool D Runner-up (2-1) - 0.750 RARFirst Round Results (top 2 seeds received a bye):
(#3) Plymouth-Red defeated (#6) ARA 8-7
(#4) Lower-Gwyndedd defeated (#5) East Norriton 12-2Semi-Finals:
(#4) Lower-Gwyndedd defeated (#1) Douglassville 10-0
(#2) Upper Providence-Gold defeated (#3) Plymouth-Red 11-43rd Place Consolation Game:
Douglassville defeated Plymouth-Red 15-5Championship Game:
Lower-Gwyndedd defeated Upper Providence-Gold 8-2
WNLL All-Star Tournament Managers:
- Andy Talone – 8-year-old Manager
- Sean McQuaid – 9-year-old Manager
- Rod Wagner – 10-year-old Manager
- Patrick Ahmad – 11- year-old Manager
- John Connor – 11/12-year-old Manager
CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTSWNLL Senior League (15/16 year olds) Results:
The WNLL Seniors managed by Roddy Vaughn and coached by Steve Mumford and Kevin Burke, captured the Senior League Colonial League Championship, more information is on the way. Here is a photo of the winning squad. These players were rostered on the Championship team: Bobby Altieri, Brendan Burke, Jay Goldblum, JT Vaughan, Vinny Catagnus, Jack Campbell, Dan Orr, Jimmy Perna, Wayne Kinsey, Brandon, Iorio, Brendan Moore and Chris Shuler, not all are pictured.
WNLL Junior League (13/14 year olds) Results:
JUNIOR Colonial Cup Standings
Conshohocken 12-0
Bridgeport-Black 10-4-1
East Norriton-Blue 9-3-1
East Norriton-Red 8-3-1
Whitemarsh-Blue 8-6
Whitemarsh-Red 7-4
Whitemarsh-Black 5-6
Bridgeport-Blue 5-7-1
Bridgeport-Gold 6-9
Plymouth-2 3-7
Bridgeport-Maroon 3-10
West Norriton 2-9
Plymouth-Redsox 1-11
WNLL Major League (11/12 year olds) Results:
The Battle for the "Colonial Cup" is over and the East Norriton Cardinals defeated the Norristown Rockies for the Championship. The Cardinals came out on top with a 10 to 6 win over the Rockies. The Colonial League is represented by 6 local leagues that include East Norriton, Norristown, West Norriton, Bridgeport, Whitemarsh and Conshohocken. Each of those individual leagues then has anywhere from 2 to 6 teams within their leagues who compete in the Colonial League. Only one team from each league advances to the Colonial League Playoffs. Our West Norriton representative, the Athletics, managed by Ron Rinker advanced to the playoffs by edging out manager Pat Ahmad's Royals in the final West Norriton Major League standings. Manager Joe Harvey and his Giants team finished a close third. The West Norriton Major league division standings went down to the wire with all three teams having a chance to win. This was a very competitive division in our league as League Director John Connor and his commitment to this league was unbelievable. Here are the results of the Colonial Cup Regular Season and Playoff Results. Remember, only 1 team from each league advances to the playoff round-1. East Norriton Cardinals (14-2)
2. Whitemarsh A's (11-4)
3. Norristown Rockies (12-5)
4. Brideport Red Sox (8-7)
5. West Norriton A's (8-6)
6. Conshohocken Cardinals (6-8)
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only 1 team per league makes playoffs
East Norriton Brewers (12-4)
Whitemarsh Pirates (9-5)
Whitemarsh Dodgers (8-6)
West Norriton Royals (7-6)
Whitemarsh Orioles (6-7)
Conshohocken Cardinals (6-8)
West Norriton Giants (5-7)
East Norriton Cubs (4-9)
East Norriton Padres (3-9-1)
Conshohocken Red Sox (3-10-1)
Bridgeport Black Sox (2-12)
Whitemarsh Phillies (0-12)PLAYOFFS - Only League Champs Advance
First Round (top 2 seeds get bye)
(#4 seed) Bpt. Red Sox defeated (#5 seed) WN A's (5-1)
(#3 seed) Norr. Rockies defeated (#6 seed) Conshy Cardinals (7-6)
Semi-Finals
(#1 seed) EN Cardinals defeated (#4 seed) Bpt. Red Sox (14-4)
(#3 seed) Norr. Rockies defeated (#2 seed) Whitemarsh A's (12-2)
Majors Colonial Cup Championship
East Norriton Cardinals defeated Norristown Rockies (10-6)
WNLL Minor League (9/10 year olds) Results: - The Cubs, managed by Sean McQuaid, defeated the Cardinals, managed by Rod Wagner in a great game 10-6 to capture the West Norriton Minor League Championship. The Cubs jumped out to a 6-1 lead off the usually unhittable Cardinals starter Ben Carty (who later redeemed himself with a great game in the field and at the plate). The Cubs offense behind the hitting of Andrew Ahmad, Owen Kropp, Jack McQuad, Matt Hahn, Jimmy Dimitry and Sean Van O'Linda. Dimitry started the game pitching for the Cubs and held them to one run in 3 innings. The Cardinals exploded in the 4th and 5th innings to tie the game at 6, behind the clutch hitting of Ben Carty, Kyle Wagner, Jon Saylor, Ray Torres, Matt Bates, Nick O'Brien and Joe Valyo. They held the Cubs scoreless in those innings with great defense by AJ Natale, Joe Valyo, Andy Drohan, Josh Prante, Ryan Shephardson, Dave Grill and the Cardinals 11th man, their loyal fans who never stopped cheering. The gritty Cubs then came up big in the bottom of the 5th as Matt Hahn and Derek Mudry both had big hits to give the Cubs a 10-6 lead heading into the top of the 6th inning. Closer Andrew Ahmad came in and threw gas and backed by the fine defense held the powerful Cardinals lineup scorless to clinch the title. Ahmad was backed by some fine defensive play by Brendan Sowa, Patrick Quinn, Mikey Romano and Stephen Haschak. Both teams played great and should be very proud of themselves. There are team photos of the Cubs and Cardinals below. The Cubs Bryon Johnson could not make the game and thus, is not in the team photo. Rod Wagner's coaching staff included Jon Saylor, Ray Torres and Mike Valyo. The Cubs staff included Mike Romano, Tom Quinn, Sean Van O'Linda, Steve Dimitry and Mark Hahn. The four WNLL squads (Brewers, Cardinals, Cubs and Rockies) competed within their league and also against Bridgeport Little League 9/10 year olds and the three Norristown Little League 9/10 year olds. WNLL holds their own playoffs. Minor League Director Sean McQuaid did a great job this year. The playoffs went as follows - the regular season standings were thrown out and teams picked out of a hat to determine the pairings.
PLAYOFFS -Double Elimination Format
Winners Bracket
Cardinals defeated Rockies
Cubs defeated Brewers
Cubs defeated Cardinals (winners bracket final)
Losers Bracket
Brewers eliminated Rockies
Cardinals eliminated Brewers
Championship (Cardinals must defeat Cubs twice)
Cubs defeated Cardinals 10-6
9/10 year old "NORRITON CUP" - The Cubs of West Norriton then hosted the "Norriton Cup" in the annual battle between the WNLL and East Norriton Little League 9/10 year old champs. The ENLL title was won by managers Craig Undercuffler and Greg Frederick and their Rangers as they defeated managers Johnny Carbone, Mike Chierello and their Yankees in the best of three series. The EN Rangers traveled to the West Norriton Complex as the WNLL is currently in ownership of the Cup. The Rangers jumped off to a big 4-0 lead in the top of the first and the WNLL Cubs went down 1-2-3 in the bottom of the first. In the top of the second, the rains came and washed out the remainder of the game. It's a shame, because the ENLL Rangers looked good, but the never say die WNLL Cubs were the masters of the come-from-behind victories all year, so anything could had happened ... But, we'll never know as the game will probably not be completed due to many tournament commitments from both teams. So, it looks like the Cup will sit in the WNLL snack stand for another year.
WNLL Farm League (7/8 year olds) Results: The Yankees, managed by Mick Angelichio, defeated Bridgeport in the Championship to capture the Farm League championship. The four WNLL squads (Cubs, Cardinals, Red Sox and Yankees along with Bridgeport Little League compete in a five team league). Bridgeport Little League was the host for the Championship Playoffs. More information to come soon from WNLL Farm League Director Andy Talone, who did a fantastic job this year. The Champion Yankees team pictured below are: (Front Row left to right): Ryan Brandi, Anthony Wilson, Tyler Niwinski, Nic Angelichio, Jon Yurick, Chris Rigler; (Middle Row left to right): Ryan Allen, Sean Brennan, Jarrett Vagnoni, Daniel Brandi, Mack Pettine; (Last Row, Coaches): Tom and Maureen Brandi, Brad Yurick, Mick Angelichio. Congrats to Manager Mick Angelichio and his team.
WNLL Farm League (6 year olds) Results: Rookie League Director Ricky McAuliffe did a wonderful job this year with the 6 year olds. The three WNLL squads (River Bandits, Storm and Thunder), competed along with Bridgeport Little League and enjoyed a great season. No playoffs are held at this level.
WNLL T-Ball (4/5 year olds) Results: T-Ball League Director Dave Walsh was in charge of the 4/5 year old teams this year. There were seven WNLL squads (Bats, Grasshoppers, Iron Pigs, Raptors, River Dogs, RockHounds and Sand Gnats), and the little people had a fun season of playing and learning.
Thursday, December 15
League History
West Norriton Little League Championship History
9-10-Year Old
2000 - District-22 Champ
2002 - District-22 Champ
2003 - District-22 Champ
10-11-Year Old
2007 - District-22 Champ, Section-8 Champ
11-12-Year Old (Major)
1959 - District-22 Champs
1967 - District-22 Champs
1983 - District-22 Champs
1993 - District-22 Champs
1992 - District-22 Champs
2004 - District-22 Champs
2008 - District-22 Champs
13-14 Year Old (Junior)
1993 - District-22 Champs
1996 - District-22 Champs
2001 - District-22 Champs, Section 5 Champs
2008 - District-22 Champs
15-16 Year Old (Senior)
2003 - District-22, Section 5 Champs, Pennsylvania State Champs
WNLL 8-Year Old Tournament Championships
2008 - ARA defeated East Norriton 8-6
2009 - Upper Providence defeated Malvern 10-9
2010 - Upper Providence defeated ARA 7-4
2011 - Lower-Gwyndedd defeated Upper Providence-Gold 8-2
WNLL 9-Year Old Tournament Championships
2008 - East Norriton defeated Lower Gwyndedd 9-3
2009 - Springfield defeated TYA 7-6
2010 - TYA defeated Flourtown-Erdenheim 9-2
2011 - West Norriton defeated East Norriton 11-10
West Norriton Minor League Championships (9/10)
2008 - Dodgers defeated White Sox 9-5
2009 - Cubs defeated Reds 11-3
2010 - Cardinals defeated Diamondbacks
2011 - Cubs defeated Cardinals 10-6
Norriton Cup Championships (Minors, 9/10)
2002 - ?
2003 - ?
2004-2007 - Not played
2008 - EN Red Sox defeated WN Dodgers 7-0
2009 - WN Cubs defeated EN Mariners 11-3
2010 - WN Cardinals defeated N/A EN Red Sox 7-0
2011 - WN Cubs rainout EN Rangers (never replayed)
Colonial Cup Championships (Majors, 11/12)
2008 - West Norriton Red Sox defeated Conshohocken Red Sox 9-3
2009 - Whitemarsh Yanks defeated Conshohocken Phillies 6-2
2010 - ?
2011 - East Norriton Cardinals defeated Norristown Rockies 1-6
Junior (13/14) Southeastern Montco League
2008 - West Norriton Blue defeated Whitemarsh 4-2
2009 - ?
2010 - ?
2011 - ?
Senior (15/16) Southeastern Montco League Championships
2008 - West Norriton defeated Upper Moreland 3-1
2009 - ?
2010 - West Norriton defeated Conshohocken 8-7
2011 - Weat Norriton defeated ?
East Norriton 9-Year Old Tournament Championships
2011 - East Norriton defeated TYA 7-3
East Norriton 8-year Old Tournament Championships
2011 - East Norriton defeated Lower Gwyndedd 8-2
