Class of 1982 wins 2008 Alumni Softball Tournament

The Class of 1982 defeated the Class of 2004, 14-6, to win the 2008 Screened Image Negaunee Irontown Association alumni softball tournament on Saturday.

        The event, which will kick off on July 4, will take place most nights at LaCombe Field in Negaunee until the championship on July 12 . A concession stand will be available. This site has the most current schedule. Download the updated 2008 bracket with up-to-date winners!

Homerun Derby set for Friday

The annual alumni softball homerun derby will take place after the games on Friday night, at about 9:00 p.m. Cost is $5 to enter; winner takes all. Each batter has 10 outs, and may bring their own pitcher and bat.

Download the updated 2008 bracket here!

July 12 Results

July 11 Results/Homerun Derby

July 10 Results

July 8 Results

July 7 Results

        Four games were played in the Screened Image Negaunee Irontown Association alumni softball tournament on Monday night. In the first match-up, the Class of 1990 defeated 1996, 10-2, led by pitcher Steve Hernandez.
The Class of 2004 defeated 1992, 9-2, in the 6:30 p.m. match-up. Dan Champion was on the mound for 2004, and Randy Sundell and Ryan Ward turned in solid defense for the same class. Sundell had a homerun and 2 RBIs.
The Class of 1999 defeated 2008, 7-2, led by Mike O'Donnell with two triples and two RBIs.
In the last game of the night, the Class of 1994 defeated 1997, 5-4. Corey Stille turned in some key defensive plays for 1994, and Eric Bartle had the game-winning hit.

July 5-6 Results

         The Screened Image Negaunee Irontown Association alumni softball tournament continued Saturday with ten games.
In the first match-up of the day, the Class of 1987 defeated 1974-75, 9-5 in an extra inning. The winning pitcher was Steve Talus.
The Class of 1990 defeated 2003 by a score of 13-2. Steve Hernandez recorded the win for 1990, and Dave Ducoli had three RBIs.
Dan Champion recorded the win from the mound, 8-0, as the Class of 2004 defeated the Class of 1989.
The Class of 2008 knocked out 2000, 3-2, led by pitcher Dan Ellis.
Adam Kerry led the Class of 1997 over 1991, 7-1. Brian Frustaglio recorded a grand slam for 1997. The Classes of 1972-73 defeated 77-78 by a score of 11-2, led by pitcher Steve Wills, who also had a triple. Jon Jennings recorded a double for 77-78.
Pitcher Rick Williams led the Class of 1984 to an 11-10 victory of 1983.
The Class of 1980 shutout 1981, 8-0, led by pitcher Mark Remillard. Rodney Champion was two for three for ’80.
Pitcher Brad Hopper and Tony Jandron led the Class of 2006 to a win over 2001. Jandron had two triples, both of which scoring runs.
The Class of 1988 beat 1979, 8-2, led by pitcher Stephen Gladwell. David Bond was three for three at the plate for ’88.
On Sunday, the Class of 1992 outlasted 2002, 8-7. Ron Logan was the winning pitcher.
The 50s/60s team advanced by forfeit. The Class of 1996 beat 2005, 2-0. John Dix was the winning pitcher. Bruce Crookham hit a triple, brining in 2 RBIs for 1996.
The Class of 1976 defeated 1986, 5-3. Mark Melka was the winning pitcher. Despite hits by Greg Corkin and Keith Romback, 1986 could not withstand the constant hits by 1976, who took the lead in the first inning, and never looked back. Andy Prusi, Lee Johnson and Pete LaFreniere all went 2 for 3 for 1976.
Jason Soderberg led the Class of 1999 over 1993, 9-7. For 99, Ryan Gleason had 4 RBIs and Jonelle Thompson had 2 RBIs.
The Class o f 1994 defeated 2006 by a 10-3 margin, let by pitcher Keith Ducoli.
 

July 4 Results

NHS Alumni Softball Basic Rules and Guidelines

1.         Games will be six innings long with the following mercy rules in effect:

·        A maximum of 7 runs can be scored by a team in any inning

·        The 15-run rule applies after 4 complete innings

·        The 8-run rule applies after completion of 5 innings and takes effect at the moment it occurs.

2.         Home plate includes the plate and the mat. Any pitch touching the mat is a strike.

3.         There can be an unlimited arc for the men, but there is a 3-foot limit for the ladies.

4.         If the batter steps on home plate or if his or her foot is completely out of the batter’s box,

he or she is out.

5.         A “double-bag” will be used at first base for the safety of the players.

6.         Only aluminum bats supplied by tourney committee are legal.

7.         All games will start when scheduled, or within 5 minutes of the previous game, if it runs late.  Every team is required to be ready to play when announced and the team’s line-up card must be made available to the scorer 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Minor changes can be made after submitting the batting order.

8.         No team cannot practice in the infield.

9.         No team cannot throw the ball around after an out is made.

10.       If a player wears metal spikes to a game, he or she will be disqualified. 

11.       Each team must have a minimum of nine players from their class in their line-up. If a team has less than nine players, they shall forfeit OR take an automatic out per inning for the player they are short OR may pick up a player by mutual agreement with the opposing team who is an NHS grad who is older that has already been eliminated from the tournament.

12.       Any foul ball that lands in any yard behind third base line is an out.

13.       All players must be in the batting order. Defensive positions may be rotated at any time. The only exception for someone leaving the lineup is by injury. An automatic out will be recorded for those leaving the game for a reason other than injury or if her or she is emergency personnel (EMT, firefighter, etc.) and gets called away.

14.       Courtesy runners are permitted if reported to scorer’s table prior to the game. This rule is not intended to let any person gain an advantage with speed. Injury base-runners are allowed with the person recording the last out becoming the new base-runner.

15.       A minimum of two girls must be in the game at all times, with exception for classes prior to twenty years (1988) prior. An automatic out will be issued for every inning that this rule is violated.

16.       All plays that occur at home plate are force-outs, and do not require the runner to be tagged. If the ball beats the runner to home plate and is caught, an out is made. The catcher’s domain is the front third of the plate, and the runner’s domain is the back part of the plate/mat. A line will be marked on the plate/mat to determine these areas. Runners who go more than halfway to home plate cannot return to third base or an automatic out will occur. The runner must stay behind the batter’s box when trying to score or an automatic out will be enforced. The catcher cannot make a tag on the runner at home plate.

17.       In the case of disagreements, the umpire will have the final decision.

18.       All teams are requested to use good sportsmanship at all times.  Foul language and/or excessive arguing may cause disqualification from the game and the tournament. This tournament is not intended to get someone hurt by rough play or by being ridiculed; it’s intended to let everyone have fun.

19.       Entry fee is $50 per team, and must be paid to the scorekeepers prior to the start of the first game a team plays in the tournament. It is up to the individual teams to collect money and make change.

2007 results are not available

2006 Tournament Results