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Fire Hawks Win Championship!
November 20, 2005 Pequannock NJ - The Pequannock Fire Hawks 15u baseball team went undefeated on the 2005 fall season, winning the 15u championship.
While many kids play football and soccer in the fall this group of boys play baseball. Outscoring their opponents by a 54 run margin (pf 103, pa 49) the first place Fire Hawks won their division in a rare twist of faith. After tying the Elmwood Park baseball team @ 13 after 9 innings of play while switching up for the 10th inning of play the umpires called the game, on time. This infuriated the Elmwood Park and Pequannocks coach Maloney. Championship games are not suppose to end in a tie said Maloney. Follow-up conversations proved fruitless to play another baseball game and the Elmwood Park team conceded the championship to the Pequannock team. This is not the way it was suppose to end said Maloney Our teams players would have preferred to battle each other until a winner was declared.
Friction ran high in the Championship game as Pequannock caught the Elmwood Park team bringing in non-rostered players and midway through the game catcher Carlos Santiago noticed the Elmwood park team using light weight, illegal division weight bats. Both teams battled through the 6th ,7th, 8th and 9th innings. With the score see-sawing while both coaches kids took to the mound, Steepy (EP) and Ryan Maloney (Peq.) All the while Coach Maloney kept plating home runners.
Earlier in June of this year Ryan Maloney, now a freshman at PTHS, pitched his then PV Middle School baseball team to the Morris County Championship win. In the Fall it was the Fire Hawks, Ryan Maloney, (1b p (655 bat avg,)) batting in the third position had a team record 8 RBIs on the day. Kevin Stasiak, (p of 1b (727 bat avg,)) was the leadoff batter, Dylan Small (cf, (bat 345)) batting last and Billy Westdyk (cf, utl(bat 526,)) batting second were perfect at the plate, each scoring three times each. Of the fifteen players on the team these players proved to spark a catalyst for the championship game.
When asked who his key players were Maloney stated All my players are key to the success of the team. The Fire Hawks have good players and a strong line up. The teams roster consists of; ShaBorn Armstrong, Joey DiFranco, Ryan Egan, Shawn Connor, John Chorba, Ryan Maloney, Andrew Walter, Kevin Stasiak, Carlos Santiago, Dylan Small, Tom Staiano, James Jurewicz, Chris Miller, Billy Westdyk and Chuck LaPorta. Team events and schedules for Fire Hawks games can be found on their website at:
http://www.eteamz.com/FIREHAWKS
2005 Fall Fundraiser
Fundraising Raffle "Dinner and a Movie" - Cash Prize
The Fire Hawks Baseball Team wish to thank all participants, players and their families for their participation in the "Dinner and a Movie" - Cash Prize - fundraiser. Please join me in congratulating our raffle winners:
- First place Prize $135.00 goes to John Harris of FSI **
- Second place prize $100.00 goes to Kevin Courtney of FSI
- Third place prize $65.00 goes to Billy Westdyk
** Note: John Harris has graciously donated his first place prize winnings back to the Fire Hawks Baseball program. On behalf of the Fire Hawks players, coaches and the Pequannock Fire Hawks Baseball, Inc. board of directors we thank you for your generous gift to our baseball organization.
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Mustangs Game
2004 Fall 14U Playoffs
Playoff Regular Season Team Record
seeding #, Team Name, Record
1) Rutherford.. 8w - 3L
2) Wayne Garden State Storm.. 6w - 3L - 1T
3) Elmwood Park.. 6w - 2L - 1T
4) NJ Bulldogs.. 6w - 4L
5) Pequannock Fire Hawks.. 5w - 5L
6) Ramsey.. 5w - 4L
7) Wayne Warriors.. 2w - 7L
8) Wayne Knights.. 0w - 10L
9) Wanaque ..? can not field team
Playoffs: (Home team on left, higher seed)
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14u, Saturday 10/30/2004 Playoff Round 1 games
Game 1, seed #1 Rutherford vs seed #8 Wayne Knights
Game 2, seed #4 NJ Bulldogs vs seed #5 Pequannock Fire Hawks
Game 3, seed #2 Wayne GS Storm vs Wayne Warriors
Game 4, seed #3 Elmwood Park vs Ramsey
Brackets
Saturday 10/30 Sunday 10/31 ? Championship Game Next Sat most likely
Rutherford Rebels >--Rutherford Rebels
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5/2/2004
NJ Fire Hawks Semifinals
November 2004- The Pequannock Fire Hawks Baseball team earned the right to play the number one seed team in the Red Hawk 14u division, Rutherford Rebels, by successfully beating the forth seed team ,NJ Bulldogs, by a score of 4 to 3, in Moonachie, NJ, this past weekend. The Fire Hawks jumped to a quick 2 0 leed with a leed off single by Jamil Goodwin followed by RBI singles from Ryan Maloney and Chris Miller. They held the lead through the bottom of the forth inning. The NJ Bulldogs fought back to tie it up in the bottom of the forth inning and pushed a run across the plate on a safety squeeze play later in the sixth inning. With the score now 3 to 2 the Fire Hawks took advantage of the batter, ShaBorn Armstrong, being hit by a pitch to put the tying run on base. Chris Miller hit a line drive up the middle to score ShaBorn Armstrong to tie the game. Chris then stole second base and took advantage of a series of throwing and fielding errors by the NJ Bulldogs shortstop and center fielder to score the go ahead run. Closer Ryan Maloney picked up 3 Ks in the bottom of the seventh to close it out for the Fire Hawks and pick up the save.
The Fire Hawks were backed by a solid starting pitching performance by Mike DAmato (3 inn), combined with relief pitching by Andrew Dittamo (3 inn) and closer Ryan Maloney (1 inning.) Coach Santiago and Maloney stated after the game that they felt confident their Fire Hawks team would win the game. "This is a scrappy team of players that love to play baseball and mix it up," stated team manager Rich Maloney. We look forward to playing the Rutherford Rebels this Sunday in the semifinals.
The Fire Hawks went 6W and 5L for the season went on to play the Rutherford Rebels in the semifinal round but lost by a score of 11 to 7. Key hits for the Fire Hawks were made by Kevin Stasiak who went 2 for 3 and scored 2 runs. Ryan Maloney who had a 2 RBI Home Run in the third inning and Chris Miller who also went 2 for three and picked up an RBI. Mike DAmato also contributed to the mix going 2 for 3 with a walk.
The Fire Hawks fall team players were: Rob Shannon, Ryan Egan, Mike D'Amato, Brendan Kivlon, Andrew Dittamo, Carlos Santiago, Kevin Stasiak, Ryan Maloney, Tom Staiano, Jamil Goodwin, Sha'Born Armstrong, Dylan Small, Chris Miller and John Vedovino. Team Manager Rich Maloney, Coach Carlos Santiago, Ast Coaches: John Shannon, Mike Dittamo and Jake Goodwin.
The Fire Hawks baseball team will be putting together a High School level team to compete in the Cerbo Sunday League this Spring, 2005. We will be looking to acquire an additional third baseman, catcher and pitcher prior to the start of the season. All interested players should contact Rich Maloney by e-mail at: FireHawks@OptOnline.Net The Fire Hawks baseball team can be located on the web at www.EteamZ.com/FireHawks
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Fall News Flash: Red Hawk Fall Baseball Season
August 2004
The RED HAWK Baseball league is back for the fall baseball season. Many of the former Red Hawk teams have expressed interest to continue the Red Hawk Fall League tradition. Contact Dave McMorrow via the Red Hawk Hot Line on: 973 633-0525 for league meetings and notices
Click on the article Title link for Red Hawk League information
Pequannock Fire Hawks Split Double Header
Pequannock- Sunday, April 18, 2004: The Pequannock Fire Hawks baseball team split a double header with Little Falls. Pequannock lost the first game 13 to 9 but bounced back to crush Little Falls in game two by a score of 13 to 3. Coach Rich Maloney stated his team had a rocky start in game one coming off a holiday week rest. We adjusted our batting roster and pitching rotation and recovered big in game two. Starting pitcher Brendan Kivlon picked up the win for Pequannock handcuffing Little Falls offense. Shortstop Ryan Maloney and second baseman Dylan Small went 3 for 4 with an RBI, catcher Brian De Young went 4 for 4 and Left fielder Tom Staiano went 3 for 3 with and RBI. The Pequannock Fire Hawks play a double header with the WTC Warriors this Sunday April 25th . Check our website at www.eteamz.com/FIREHAWKS for dates and game times. The Pequannock Fire Hawks Baseball club plays in both the Cerbo Baseball League and the Red Hawk Baseball League.
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Montclair Bulldogs top Fire Hawks 18 - 3
Pequannock Fire Hawks Win Season Opener 14 -9
Check your Bat speed, and distance hit
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The Exploratorium for the scientific Slugger link will demonstrate how far a baseball will travel under perfect weather conditions. This is based on the speed of the pitch, angle the bat makes contact with the ball and the bat speed it is hit with. This simulation game is played by pressing the swing button adjusting the pitch by moving the ball to different speeds. Press the clear button to reset. Have fun...
Pequannock Fire Hawks Semi Finals
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The "Pequannock Fire Hawks" baseball team managed by Rich Maloney and coach Blynn Jennings played in the Semi-Final round of baseball this past weekend. The Fire Hawks who previously defeated Pompton Lakes by a score of 8 to 4 to win round one of playoffs, went on to win round two of the playoffs by a score of 11 to 8 over Palisades Park. The Fire Hawks powered by the bats of Brian DeYoung 483 average, Ryan Maloney 386 average, Dylan Small 382 average, Don Anderson 343 average and Chris Miller 308 average over powered many of their opponents this season.
"This team is for real" stated team manager" Rich Maloney, "every player has great potential when they put their minds to it." Coach Bylnn Jennings and Rich Maloney have turned around this team this season. One player commented that when the Fire Hawks work together they are a tough team to beat. Each player is a tough out. The Fire Hawks again hope to rebuild the team next year to be even more competitive. The Fire Hawks are looking to compete in the Spring Red Hawk League 14u and hopes to compete as a 15u team next fall. The team likes to hit against fast pitchers and they feel the 14u may not provide the challenge they desire for the 2004 fall season.
The Fire Hawks season ended when Rutherford eliminated them in the semi final round of the playoffs. Follow along with the Pequannock Fire Hawk on their web site. WWW.eteamz.com/FIREHAWKS or search Yahoo for the character string "Pequannock Fire Hawks"
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"If you build it....They will come" Go the distance!
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Who's on first?
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Pequannock Fire Hawks send Three
June 4, 2004, Pequannock NJ- Three Pequannock Fire Hawks are poised to play in the Cerbo 14u All Star game Saturday, June 19th in Skyland Park Stadium in Augusta New Jersey. The Fire Hawks placed third in the Cerbo Northern division which allowed the team to send three players to the game. After much thought and consideration coach Carlos Santiago and team manager Rich Maloney agreed to send: Jeff Cymny (2b, P,UTL), Hawthorne; Brian DeYoung (C,UTL IF) Wanaque and Ryan Maloney (SS,1b, P, UTL), Pequannock.
Pequannock is a big baseball town and as a result have formed many baseball teams that compete in the Cerbo, Red Hawk and other baseball leagues. Additionally organized club teams throughout New Jersey have drawn off the many top players from Pequannock.
Team Manager Rich Maloney stated, Each season I select Pequannock Players for the team, however, as the kids get older they choose to play different sports. This Spring the Fire Hawks team was comprised of youth baseball players from a variety of towns in New Jersey; Pequannock, Butler, Ringwood, Wanaque, Paterson, Bloomfield, Hawthorne and East Orange. The team draws players from other towns in order to play competitive youth baseball. The Fire Hawks hold tryouts once a year on a per need basis; advertise for players at the Academy of Pro players as well as in local stores and newspapers. Visit their website at www.eteamz.com/firehawks
The Cerbo 14u All Star game will be held on June 19th at 1:30 pm in Skylands Park Stadium, Augusta NJ. Contact www.cerbosports.com for more information.
Attention New Jersey Fire Hawks!
2006 Fire Hawks Spring HS Team
Returning players contact Rich Maloney as soon as possible to hold your roster position (if you have not done so already.)
Wanted: Outfielders (2), Catchers(1 or 2), Pitchers, 2B (2) & backup 1B
please inquire.
Welcome New Jersey Fire Hawks
This spring we will offer a special registration rate reduction of Fifty dollars to all players due to a short 12 game season (8 Cerbo HS League, 4 GSBL tournament games.) The rates will be as follows:
Registration: $150.00 - No Cap or Uniform
Registration: $250.00 - Includes Cap/Uniform(t-shirt/vest/pants)
Spring Season:
The Spring season runs from Sunday April 2 (opening day.) through Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend. Then we break for the summer and resume in the fall. This spring we will again be playing in the Cerbo High School Division (*18u). The games will be on Sunday with the exception of the Memorial Weekend(Sat & Sun) GSBL wood bat Tournament held in the Woodbridge area. The Cerbo league has asked all teams to play one 9 inning game on Sundays. Seven innings if we should option to play a double header. Roster batting.
Travel:
Home field will either be Pequannock HS or Pequannock townhall field. I will know in a few weeks. Last Spring we traveled as far west as long valley, south union/new Brunswick area and east Oradel Bergen county area and W. Caldwell. However many games were played at home in Pequannock.
Registration:
You will find a brochure in MS Word and PDF format available on the "registration" secion off the main menu. The second page of the brochure is the registration form and wavier. An additional wavier is required for the GSBL wood bat tournament.
Uniform and Cap:
A complete uniform Cap vest, t-shirt and pants will be supplied to all new players ($250 reg rate.)
You Supply:
To complete the uniform you will need to supply a red belt and red (scarlet socks.)
You are responsible for your bat, helmet, cleats, gloves etc...
We do have team batting helmets and catching gear.
Winter Training:
Many of you have met my son Ryan and I from attending the Academy Pro Players in Garfield NJ. Where we have attended winter camp the past 5 years. If you need winter camp or private lessons you can find information on there website. Follow the Website Link section of the Fire Hawks website for there number.
www.eteamz.com/FireHawks
I will be calling a team meeting at Fuddruckers in Wayne NJ around the last week in February to get the kids and dads together, watch for emails.
Coach Maloney
Rich Maloney
Team Manager
Pequannock Fire Hawks Baseball
cell (973) 960-2908
home (973) 616-0590
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Spring Fire Hawks - Get it in gear to reach the Finals
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If you wish to play at Skylands Park in the Finals we need to kick it in gear to win games. See the team message each week for tips.
Click on the tilte Link or image to visit Skylands Park.
(Home of the NJ Cardinals minor league team.)
Game - Belt the Penguin or Hitting the Curve ball
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Sunday, December 29
Yesterdays Heroes Ball Park Café
You would be amazed at the baseball sports memorabilia at Yesterdays Heroes Ball Park Café. Located at the base of the Atlas Hotel in Cape May New Jersey, the Ball Park Café is a sports bar that offers reasonable priced food service for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as a bit of sports history. There is also a bar in the back, which offers a tavern type atmosphere for watching sports on their big screen tv. The café itself has many TVs scattered around for your viewing pleasure. However, beware this is not Yankee, Mets or Giants territory. You have to love the Phillys and the Eagles to be considered a local down here.
This is the only café in the world where you can actually grip a game bat used by Babe Ruth, Mark McGuire and Sammy Sosa. Yes, I said it correctly actual game bats used by the ball players are on display for you to touch a piece of history. When you grip the bats you can almost hear the crack of the bat as it hits the ball. My kids Ryan, Jason and Cara were amazed the owner let you handle the bats.
The café is open in the winter months on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There is a wealth of game bats, signed Jerseys, baseballs, gloves and other collectable items from a variety of baseball teams including the Yankees. Many items have been on loan to the Baseball Hall of Fame in prior years.
The owner loves baseball and collects many items. I found one of the most interesting items on my last visit just this past weekend, Saturday December 28, 2002. I knew the cafe had a life like full-size statue of Babe Ruth just to the right as you enter the café. What I did not know was it was not a statue but an actual animated Babe Ruth. The Babe, dressed in a Yankee team uniform is leaning against his bat, his eyes move, his head turns and looks all around the Café. I thought I was seeing things at first, until I spoke with the waitress. She informed us that the Babe Ruth doll as she called it was her bosses pride and joy. Not only did the animated life like Babe Ruth look around, he was programmed to sing the song Take me out to the Ball Game. If you ever visit the Jersey Shore and you are a baseball fanatic, stop by the Yesterdays Heroes Ball Park Café for a bite to eat and soak up the atmosphere. You wont be disappointed.
Saturday, February 1
Academy of Proplayers - Baseball Factory
After spending the first of 2 months of training at the Academy of Proplayers in Garfield New Jersey I can honestly say there may not be a better place to stay conditioned during the Winter off season. The brothers Gilligan, along with Bob Frassa and Kris Totten run a fantastic winter baseball camp. If you need extra practice or just need to sharpen your skills, this is the place to go. Ryan just loved the camp and cant wait until the second camp begins on February 2nd.
Private lessons are available all year-round. I have observed quite a few batting lessons, both baseball and softball, when I took my daughter Cara for batting lessons this past January. The staff is sensational and the value is well worth the money.
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