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                       Championship/Showcase Update

Senior Championship:
On Saturday, August 11th Branford defeated Shelton 8-7 to win the
Senior American Legion Baseball Championship and qualified for the
Northeast Regional beginning next Thursday in Burlington, Vermont.

Branford won the game in 10 innings behind a pinch hit RBI single
by Aaron Ghiroli.  Brian Monack got the win in relief and also had 3
hits and 2 RBI.  Mathew Mauri had a 2 run home run and 3 RBI for
Shelton.  Both Branford and Shelton are from Zone 2.

The following players were honored for their play at the end of the
tournament:

Most Valuable Player  -                         Mike Olt, Branford
Best Hitter                -                            Mike Olt, Branford
Best Pitcher              -                            Ryan Headley, Shelton

All Tournament Team -
Catcher                 Tyler DiPrato, Windsor Locks
First Base              Frank Mentone, Branford
Second Base         Mike Olt, Branford
Shortstop              Jay Correia, Shelton
Third Base            Rich Cool, Naugatuck
Designated Hitter  Matt Mauri, Shelton
Outfield                 Ken Burns, Shelton
                             Brian Monack, Branford
                             Jason Foster, Shelton
Pitcher                  Ray Jones, Branford
                            Tom Coughlin, RCP
                            Tim Quagliaroli, Windsor Locks

Junior Championship:
On Saturday, August 11th Trumbull defeated RCP 6-0 to win the Junior
American Legion Baseball Championship and qualified for the 1st Annual
Northeast Regional Tournament at Rotary Field in South Windsor beginning
on Friday, August 17th.  Trumbull was led by Brett Blueweiss who had a
no-hitter for 6 2/3 innings.

The following players were honored for their play at the end of the
tournament:

Most Valuable Player  -                          Terry Fairfield, Trumbull
Best Hitter                -                            Matt Nursick, RCP
Best Pitcher              -                            Brett Blueweiss, Trumbull

Futures Games:
On Saturday, August 11th Rawlings Sporting Goods and the State Baseball
Committee sponsored a showcase, the Futures Games, for 120+ of our best
players who have remaining high school eligibility.  These players were seen
and assessed by over 30 college coaches and professional scouts.  Special
thanks to Tim Vincent, Dan Olson, Paul Iverson, and all their volunteers for
all their efforts on the important event.  Special Note: we will be hosting
an new early season showcase next season in June so that our American
Legion Players can be again be assessed by area college coaches and
professional scouts - please check our website for more information.

Special thanks to our Baseball Committee, Zone Chairman, State American
Legion Officials, and numerous individual team/program coaches and volunteers.
The 2007 season was a great success due to all your efforts.  Beginning in
September, the State Committee and I will start planning for the 2008 season.

Craig Zimmerman
State Director

Junior Legion Tournament Senior Legion Tournament

TRUMBULL WINS!
2007 Jenior Legion State Champions
Advances to the Regionals in S. Windsor  

BRANFORD WINS!
2007 Senior Legion State Champions
Advances to the Regionals in Vermont

• Last day of regular season:
     Tuesday, July 31st
• Last day of regular season:
     Thursday, July 26th
• Zone Tourney Round Starts:
     Saturday, August 4th
     Single Elimination
• Zone Tourney Round Starts:
     Saturday, July 28th
     Single Elimination
• Zone Tourney Sites:
     Zone 2 - West Haven, Piurik Field
     Zone 3 - updating...
     Zone 4 - Trumbull, Trumbull HS
     Zone 5 - Danbury, Rogers Park
     Zone 6 - Ledyard, Ledyard HS
     Zone 7 - Glastonbury HS
     Zone 8 - Somers, Field Road Cmplx
• Zone Tourney Sites:
     Zone 1 - Bristol, Muzzy Field
     Zone 2 - Orange, Brinley Field
     Zone 3 - Middletown, Palmer Field
     Zone 4 - Trumbull, Trumbull HS
     Zone 5 - Waterbury, Municipal Stadium
     Zone 6 - Ledyard, Ledyard HS
     Zone 7 - New Britain, Beehive Stadium
     Zone 8 - So. Windsor, Rotary Field
• Final 8 Tournament Meeting:
     8/6/07 - MONDAY 6pm - Middletown
• Final 16 Tournament Meeting:
     Middletown -Palmer Field
• Tournament Round Starts:
     Tuesday, August 1st
     Single Elimination
     Torrington - Fuesinich Park
• Tournament Round Starts:
     Saturday, August 4th
     Double Elimination
     Primary Site -Middletown -Palmer Field
     Secondary Site -Bristol, Muzzy Field
     Tertiary Site -South Windsor -Rotary Field
• Tournament Finals:
     Saturday, August 11th
     Middletown -Palmer Field
• Tournament Finals:
     Friday, August 10th
     Saturday, August 11th (if needed)
     Middletown -Palmer Field
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