Pepperell Little League: Welcome

Home of the Massachusetts District 3 2009 Majors Champions!

** Registration is now closed for the 2009 Fall Ball Season **

If you wish to register, please contact Jeff Cronin at jcronin@datx.com or 978-433-2130

The expected league structure is below. Open to residents of Pepperell, Groton and Dunstable. Please note that the division played in the fall does not determine where the player will be placed in the following spring season:

Big League: For players who attained the league age of 15-18 as of April 30th 2009.  *Note:  You must use the mail in form for registration and payment is not required at this time.  If we get enough for a team we will then collect fees.

Seniors: For players who attained the league age of 12-14 as of April 30th 2009.

AAA/Majors: For players who are league age 9-11 as of April 30th 2009. AAA/Majors will be broken down into two divisions. Teams will be selected by League Coaches. (8 year olds may be allowed to participate in AAA with a recommendation from their spring coach and approval of the Player Agent.)

Minors (player pitch): For players who played in A or AA baseball in the Spring of 2009, that attained the league age of 7-8 as of April 30th, 2009. Due to Little League restrictions, no players that are league age 6 or younger for the current season may participate at a level with live pitching.

Instructional: For players in T-Ball or A baseball in the spring of 2009. 90 minute practice sessions per week that will stress the fundamentals of baseball. Depending on instructional level volunteers, this level will most likely practice on Sunday evenings. Scrimmages with neighboring towns later in the season are possible. 

SECTIONAL action: Thursday, July 23rd: Pepperell vs District 4 champion Joe Schwartz from Worcester.  Game time 5:30 at the Bartelson Field.

Well what can we say?  We have always told the boys that one player can't beat you.  Today the pitcher from Joe Schwartz proved us wrong.  Joe Schwartz beat Pepperell tonight 5 to 0.  The one man wrecking crew from Schwartz no hit our boys on the mound and then hit three home runs to almost single handedly account for all their runs.  Our boys did have their opportunities during the game, getting baserunners into scoring position on a few occasions, but we couldn't get the big hit.  However, we do live to play another day!

SECTIONAL action: Friday, July 24th: Pepperell vs District 2 champion Westfield.  Game time 5:30 at the Bartelson Field.

I guess the boys wanted to play some more baseball.  Three outs from elimination, down 3 to 1 in the sixth inning, the boys rallied to beat Westfield 6 to 3 in extra innings to capture Pepperell majors' first ever sectional win.  Tyler Thomas got us on the board in the 2nd inning with a solo homerun.  The bats then fell silent until the sixth inning when Ryan Twomey led off with a solo homerun to cut the lead to 1.  Tyler Thomas then singled and stole second.  Jimmy Ciampa then doubled to left field scoring Tyler with the tying run.  In the 7th, Chris Devito put us ahead for good with a lead off homerun.  Ryan Twomey then doubled and Austin Lowrey put an exclamation point on the win with a 2 run bomb to center. Austin pitched a strong 4 2/3 innings while reliever Jimmy Ciampa continued his scoreless streak on the mound pitching the final 2 1/3 innings to pick up the win. 

SECTIONAL action: Saturday, July 25th: Pepperell vs District 4 champion Joe Schwartz from Worcester.  Game time 2:00 at the Bartelson Field.

July 12 - Pepperell vs Lunenburg at Leominster American at 1:00 pm

The boys from Pepperell completed the trifecta today beating Lunenburg 6 to 1.  As 10's the boys went undefeated in winning the Jimmy Fund 10 year old district tournament and as 11's won the Willie Sinclair district tournament.  Today they reached the pinnacle of district 3 baseball by winning the 12 year old district title.  Our congratulations to all the ballplayers for their efforts throughout the tournament.  Even though as coaches we pushed them hard every day, they never complained and always put forth their best effort.  Today all their hard work and determination paid off.  We coaches just want to say thank you for making this a memory that we will always treasure.

As far as the game went, Lunenburg scored the first run of the game in the third inning.  Then the Pepperell ballplayers "rode the wave" and scored four runs to take the lead for good.  Hits by Jimmy Ciampa, Chris Skelly and Danny Breen loaded up the bases for Chris Devito's base clearing triple.  Austin Lowrey then scored Devito with a hit of his own.  In the fifth inning Anthony Sylvester finished the scoring with a long two run homerun to center field.  Austin Lowrey pitched another complete game for the victory.

Pepperell is now one of 16 teams in the state to move on to the sectional tournaments.

Come and support our 2009 12-year old All-Stars. 

June 28 - 1pm in Athol vs. Chuck-Stone.

Pepperell beats a tough Chuck Stone team 8 to 3.  A great TEAM effort by ALL!!  Highlights...... Danny Breen lead off the game with a home run.  Austin Lowrey and Tyler Thomas had back to back monster bombs.  Austin Lowrey pitched a complete game for the victory.  

June 30 - 5:30pm in Pepperell vs. N. Leominster

Pepperell loses a heartbreaker in the bottom of the sixth inning 5 to 4.  Highlights.....Ryan Twomey had a two run homerun and Anthony Sylvester pitched a great game.

July 2 - 7:30pm Pepperell vs Ashburnham in Winchendon 

With their back against the wall and facing elimination, the Pepperell All-Stars responded with a solid performance beating Ashburnham 13 to 0 in 5 innings.  Pepperell now advances to the double elimination round as the first seed from pool B.  Highlights.....Tyler Thomas recorded his second bomb of the tournament with a three run homerun in the first inning.  Anthony Sylvester had two homeruns including a walk off grand slam in the 5th after Ashburnham intentionally walked Austin Lowrey to load up the bases.  Austin Lowrey responded to the pressure packed game with an exceptional pitching performance only allowing one hit while striking out nine batters.  Pepperell's defense was solid handling every ball put in play.

July 5 - Pepperell vs Winchendon in Pepperell at 1:00 pm

Another strong team effort by Pepperell, who came out on top today in a classic pitcher's duel, 2 to 0.  Anthony Sylvester and Jimmy Ciampa combined to outduel a very hard throwing lefty from Winchendon.  Both Pepperell runs came across in the first inning.  Anthony Sylvester singled, Ryan Twomey and Austin Lowrey had back to back triples.  Pepperell's defense had another strong performance; not allowing a Winchendon runner past second base. 

July 6 - Pepperell vs Chuck Stone at North Leominster at 5:30 pm

The boys from Pepperell won tonight 5 to 1 against a determined Chuck Stone team.  Timely hitting, great defense and another strong pitching performance made this win another great team effort.  Highlights....homeruns by Anthony Sylvester, Austin Lowrey and Chris Devito.

July 9 - Pepperell vs Lunenburg at Leominster American at 7:30 pm

The boys from Pepperell showed some character tonight; beating a strong Lunenburg team 7 to 4.  Lunenburg jumped out to an early 4 nothing lead in the first inning but Ryan Twomey answered quickly in the top of the second with a long homerun to leftfield.  The boys brought out the bats in the fourth inning scoring six runs highlighted by a double from Nick Jonas.  Anthony Sylvester pitched the complete game for the victory.  The middle infield turned a sweet 6-4-3 double play in the fifth.

Seniors Playoffs

Congratulations to the Pepperell Cubs! 2009  North Middlesex Senior League Champions! 

Finals (Best of 3)

6/30: Pepperell Cubs 9 - Townsend Cubs 6

7/2: Pepperell Cubs 19 - Townsend Cubs 5

Majors Playoffs

Congratulations to the Townsend Dodgers! 2009 North Middlesex Little League Champions!

There was good pitching for both teams and 4 home runs in the final game, 2 for each team.   Two well played games of baseball to cap the 2009 Majors season.  Congratulations to the Pepperell Red Sox on a great season and a great playoff run.

Game 1: Dodgers 6 - Red Sox 2

Game 2: Dodgers 7 - Red Sox 5

Minors (AAA) Playoffs

Congratulations to the Pepperell Red Sox!  2009 North Middlesex Little League Minors Champions!

Game 1: Pepperell Red Sox 9 - Pepperell Astros 2  

Games 2: Pepperell Red Sox 13 - Pepperell Astros 7

Fundraising is an important part of Pepperell Little League as it helps with the following:

1) Field Maintenance- The town only cuts the grass, the league is responsible for all other aspects of field maintenance

2) Field Improvements- Batting cages, new sod, dugouts etc.

3) Equipment & Uniform purchases-

Expenses are approximately $20,000 per year.  While all players are required to sell a minimum of 7 tickets, as an added bonus there will be prizes given out to the players who sell the most raffle tickets. So don’t stop at 7!!!! The player who sells the most raffle tickets will receive 2 tickets to an upcoming Red Sox game. The second place winner will receive 4 tickets to a New Hampshire Fisher Cats game in Manchester.

All raffle tickets will be collected on May 9th *Extended to May 19th* and the daily drawings will take place from 5/20-6/16. The prizes and winners for each day will be posted on the Pepperell Little League website. 

Thank you for supporting Pepperell Little League. 

If you have any questions please contact Jason Twomey at 433-8333.

• 5/20 Cash Prize=$25 -- Winner: Spencer Schmidt
• 5/21 Gift Card= $50 Gas Card-- Winner: Geraldo Torres
• 5/22 Gift Card=$50 99 RESTAURANT-- Winner: Lee Dusombre
• 5/23 Gift Card=$25 Dunkin Donuts -- Winner: Tina Hills
• 5/24 Cash Prize=$100 -- Winner: Brian Lacourge
• 5/25 Cash Prize=$100 -- Winner: Holloway (no first name)
• 5/26 Gift Card= $50 Gas Card -- Winner: Scanlan (no first name)
• 5/27 Gift Card=$50 Modells -- Winner: Brian Taylor
• 5/28 Gift Card=$50 Best Buy -- Winner: Elaine Fitzgerald
• 5/29 Cash Prize=$100 -- Winner: NEH (Initials Only)
• 5/30 Gift Card=$50 Best Buy -- Winner: Ron Mueller
• 5/31 Gift Card=$25 Dunkin Donuts -- Winner: J Bestgen
• 6/1 Cash Prize=$100 -- Winner: Sandy Messina
• 6/2 Gift Card=$50 99 RESTAURANT -- Winner: Colleen Schofield
• 6/3 Cash Prize=$100 -- Winner: Michelle Rossi
• 6/4 Cash Prize=$150 -- Winner: Craver
• 6/5 Gift Card=$50 Best Buy -- Winner:Polito
• 6/6 Gift Card=$50 99 RESTAURANT -- Winner: Michelle Di Bona
• 6/7 Cash Prize=$150 -- Winner: Kiely Hills
• 6/8 Cash Prize=$100 --Winner: Terri White
• 6/9 Gift Card=$50 Olive Garden -- Winner: Jim VanGilder
• 6/10 Gift Card=$150 Best Buy -- Winner: Jen Pereira
• 6/11 Cash Prize=$150 -- Winner: Polito
• 6/12 Gift Card=$25 Gas Card -- Winner: Amy Babcock
• 6/13 Cash Prize=$100 -- Winner: Tom Brown
• 6/14 Gift Card=$50 Modells -- Winner: Jody Lohnes
• 6/15 Cash Prize=$300 -- Winner: J Cole
• 6/16 IPOD Touch=$250 -- Winner: Brynn

*** Pepperell Little League reserves the right to change the daily prize to something of equal or greater value

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