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2006 USSSA MAJOR WORLD SERIES - 3RD PLACE
2004 TRIPLE CROWN NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
2003 KANSAS STATE CHAMPIONS
The 17/18 year-old Overland Park Yankees for the year 2007 is a competitive/select team that consists of boys from Kansas City and the surrounding areas.
The team has been in existence for nine years and has consistently qualified for state and national level championships.
The goals of the Overland Park Yankees are to provide the player with the opportunity to become the best he can be, prepare him for high school and college play, and to be able to compete on a state, regional and national level. As the team progresses through the high school years, opportunities will exist for players to showcase their talents at National Invitational Tournaments and College Showcase events. Each year, tryouts are held in the fall/winter and the team is formed for the following year.
For more information on the Overland Park Yankees, contact Pete Ingles at 913/685-2948 or pingles@kc.rr.com.
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Tuesday, August 15
2006 Fall Baseball Program - Local Colleges
Sunday, October 1st
OP Yankees 14 North Central Missouri College 3
OP Yankees 5 North Central Missouri College 4
Tues 10/3 Johnson County Community College 8 OP Yankees 3
Thur 10/5 Johnson County Community College 10 OP Yankees 4
Tuesday, August 1
Yankees Defeat the Dominican Republic Junior National Team - Take 3rd Place
The Yankees defeat the Dominican Republic in the quarterfinals of the USSSA Major World Series. The Yankees later lost to the Jacksonville Stars in the semi-finals 4-3 in ten innings, placing third in the tournament overall. Jacksonville went on to win the championship.
Tuesday, May 30
Yankees Place 2nd in 3&2 National Invitational Tournament
The Yankees outscore their opponents 34-10 and take 2nd place. In the semi-finals, the Yankees defeated the Mac-N-Seitz Indians 5-3 in 6 innings. Due to weather conditions, the team did not have the opportunity to face the #1 seeded KC Barnstormers in the championship game.
Wednesday, May 31
News Update - Yankees Defeat Maurer's Angels in the RBI League
The Yankees defeat the 18-under Angels in the first RBI league game by a score of 7-3. Eight of the Angels players are playing college baseball next year. This should be a confidence builder for the Yankees - a roster primarily made up of high school sophomores and two freshman.
Monday, June 5
Yankees Win National Invitational Tournament in Liberty, MO
The Yankees defeat two 17-under teams, including the Wichita Sluggers to face the Bats in the championship game. With excellent pitching, defense and hitting, the Yankees defeat the Bats 8-1. As of July 2nd, The Yankees have a 32-8 record against some very good competition.
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