2010 Cal Ripken PA SE State Championships

Langhorne - 2010 PA SE State Champs!

State Title Championship Game


Langhorne	5	Warrington	3

Langhorne Holds Off Warrington to Win States Title, 5-3

by James D'Arcangelo

The history between Langhorne and Warrington in this age group is deep, one team’s exhilarating win is the other’s gut-wrenching loss, one team’s long home run is the other’s pitch they deeply wish they had back, because every such home run is meaningful – in essence, one team’s kick is the other’s sore shin. After last year’s State Championship game, in which Warrington edged Langhorne, 1-0 in their bottom of the sixth, walk-off State Championship win, Langhorne felt the empty pain while Warrington celebrated. This year, the roles were reversed and it was Langhorne that hung on tight at the very end to beat Warrington 5-3, prying the State Title from Warrington’s clenched fists.

A scoreless tie through three innings lead spectators and players to wonder if this might be a replay of last year’s nail-biter. However, Langhorne’s Conner McCracken McCracked a solo home run high into the trees in right field, to let everyone know an infield hit would not likely define this game. But his shot was answered by Warrington’s Brendan Parker’s RBI double to left field, which scored J.M. Clauss who had singled earlier to start things off.

Langhorne’s Nolan Jones, arguably the tournament’s MVP, lined yet another waist-high or lower pitch for a home run to center field, giving Langhorne a 2-1 lead. This lead would be extended when Joel Thibodeau hit an RBI sacrifice grounder to make it 3-1.

In the top of the sixth, still defending that 3-1 lead, Langhorne bared its fangs to reveal a killer instinct by placing runners on second and third, sending the top of its order stepping to the plate. Warrington’s Will Moller intentionally walked Nolan Jones, only to bring up Danny Bishop. Cries of “Make them pay for that Danny” rang from the Langhorne dug-out. He obliged. Bishop slammed the game-sealing two-run double to left field, giving Langhorne a seemingly insurmountable 5-1.

But, in the bottom of the sixth, Warrington showed why it was the defending State Champ. They were down but their heads weren’t. Leading off the inning was J.M. Clauss, Warrington’s “Mr. Clutch” in these annual tournaments. Shaking off a questionable first strike, Clauss did what he does best. He stroked a single to center to get his Wolf Pack going. Tommy Funk followed a few batters later, pulling a two-run single to right. Warrington was alive and kicking, but not for long as Langhorne’s killer instinct surfaced again and they choked off any hope, and Joel Thibodeau made the last out on a fly ball to left.

Warrington played exceptionally tough in the Tournament, coming back from the brink of elimination earlier to make a great run in defending their State title. Langhorne, on the other hand, completed their unfinished business from last year, winning seven of their last nine going back to Districts against the best-in-area competition and beating Warrington twice in this Tournament to win the State Championship We wish them good luck as they head to the Regional championships.

This was another classic championship game, a fitting end as we conclude the fun of a memorable five-day weekend at the 2010 PA SE Cal Ripken State Tournament in Upper Makefield.

Final Four Monday


Warrington	10	Tri-Township	3
Whitpain	0	Langhorne	4

Big Hits! Big Smiles! Big Shots!

Tournament Photographer Ken Stoudt of Stoudt Photographic took some tremendous shots of players and coaches over the weekend as well as the Semi-finals and Championship Game. Photos of players in all of the games are available for viewing/ordering at www.stoudtphotographic.com. Ken shot the Championship Game as well. Be sure to check back to the site for those updates.

The gallery will remain online until approximately August 8.

Enjoy!

National Division

	Wins	Losses
Langhorne	3	1
Warrington	2	2
Central Perk	2	2
BYC	1	3

American Division

	Wins	Losses
Tri-Township	3	1
Whitpain	2	2
Upper Makefield	2	2
Unionville	1	3

Scores - Day One


Upper Makefield	20	Unionville	11
Tri-Township	15	Whitpain	3
Warrington	8	Central Perk	3
Langhorne	11	BYC	1
Whitpain	3	Upper Makefield	1
Tri-Township	7	Unionville	6
BYC	5	Warrington	3
Langhorne	7	Central Perk	1

Scores - Day 2


Tri-Township	8	Upper Makefield	3
Central Perk	9	BYC	8
Langhorne	4	Warrington	3
Whitpain	5	Unionville	1
Upper Makefield	21	BYC	6
Central Perk	18	Tri-Township	10
Warrington	12	Whitpain	2
Unionville	5	Langhorne	4

Once Again, Upper Makefield has been Selected to Host the Cal Ripken 12U PA SE State Championship

After hosting a tremendously successful 2009 Ripken PA States Championship Tournament, Upper Makefield Youth Baseball League was selected once again for 2010.

Great baseball, great fun for the players - it's all here at Upper Makefield's Ripken State Championships! Join the hundreds who will be here from July 16-20!

Competing Teams:

BYC ( Brandywine Youth Club)

Central Perkiomen

Langhorne

Tri-Township

Unionville

Upper Makefield

Warrington

Whitpain

Please scroll down for:

Official Tournament Hotel - Sheraton Bucks County, Langhorne (reduced rate for Tournament teams) and Tournament Hotel Registration web site

Tournament Pools and Rules of Advancement

Tournament Dates, Events, and Key Information

2010 Cal Ripken PA States Tournament Games Schedule

Tournament Rules

Field Lay-out (including AED locations and Parking)

Batting Cage Use Schedule

UMYBL is an AED/Safety Leader

Official Tournament Hotel for Teams - and Tournament Hotel Registration Site

The Official Tournament Hotel is (minutes from UMYBL baseball fields in parenthesis):

Sheraton Bucks County Hotel (hotel information) Langhorne (15)

- www.starwoodhotels.com - (215) 547-4100

Address: 400 Oxford Valley Road Langhorne, PA 19047

Tournament Registration site:

http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/UMYBL

Offering a rate of $139/night for Tournament Teams, Reduced From the Normal rate of $209/night.

The Trenton Thunder's Mascot Boomer Joins Opening Ceremony Festivities!

Fun for the young and young at heart, Boomer reminds us all of the kid inside, always ready to have a great time enjoying the great game of baseball!

2010 Ripken Baseball PA SE State Championship Tournament
	American and National Pools
American Division		National Division
Tri-Township		Langhorne
Upper Makefield		Warrington
Whitpain		BYC
Unionville		Central Perkiomen

Two teams advance from each pool. These teams are decided by:
Won-Loss Record
In the event of a tie, the tiebreakers are in order of consideration:
1) Head-to-Head Competition
2) Lowest Runs Allowed
3) Run Differential - Maximum 10 per game
NOTE: The Tournament is governed by the 2010 Babe Ruth/Ripken Rule Book.

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State Title Championship Game

Langhorne Holds Off Warrington to Win States Title, 5-3

Final Four Monday

Big Hits! Big Smiles! Big Shots!

National Division

American Division

Scores - Day One

Scores - Day 2

Once Again, Upper Makefield has been Selected to Host the Cal Ripken 12U PA SE State Championship

Competing Teams:

Official Tournament Hotel for Teams - and Tournament Hotel Registration Site

The Trenton Thunder's Mascot Boomer Joins Opening Ceremony Festivities!

True "Friends of the Game," We Thank Our "Starting Line-up" of Tournament Sponsors for Their Support

Gilbreth Packaging - Tournament Sponsor and Program Producer

Tournament Silver Sponsor - Big Leagues Academy, and Golden Arm Throwing Accuracy Contest Sponsor

Tournament Silver Sponsor - Ely Pork and Beef Products

The "Clifton Landscape Contracting" Home Run Derby - Sponsor

Federated Lending - Beat-the-Competition Speed Drill Sponsor

Trenton Thunder - 'Round the Horn "Thrill Drill" Sponsor

Sheraton Bucks County - Official Tournament Hotel

The Thompson Organization - Toyota, Scion, Lexus, BMW

The Children's Hospital of Philadephia

Middletown Country Club

Cardiac Science

Bell's Tavern

Thorpe Family Farm - Farm Fresh Produce and Market Store

First Federal of Bucks County

Heritage Pharmacy - Washington Crossing

Scott Petri, State Rep, 178th Legislative District

Marisa - The Art of Apparel

Gabriel's II Pizzeria

Ettore Masonry

Bucks County Racquet Club

Bret Jackson Customs - Fine Carpentry

Rotary International - Rockaway & Wharton/Mine Hill

Colonial Farms

Council Rock Cafe - Newtown

Newtown Sew & Vac

The Frame Game

Tournament Dates, Events, and Key Information

2010 PA SE Cal Ripken State Championship - Game Schedule

Tournament Rules

Upper Makefield Tournament Field Map (including Parking and AEDs)

Usage Schedule-The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Batting Cages for Heart Guard Use & AED Presence/Training

Additional Friends of the Tournament - Thank you!

Raines Pool Service

Michelle Matthews' Day Spa

Skerdlant's Shell

Franklin Dry Cleaners

Fritz Wulfing, Quality Painting and Handyman Services

Dove Dry Cleaners

UMYBL is a Leader in AED Safety