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The River Raisin Conference tournament
team (renamed the Southern Michigan Timberwolves in 2008) began play in 2001 by traveling to the annual Bowling Green tournament
in Bowling Green, OH. The team had a strong showing, finishing in 6th place out of approximately 30 teams.
Since that year, the
Timberwolves have traveled to Bowling Green every year, representing the River Raisin Conference. The team finished
with an all-time best finish in 2008.
In addition to the
BG tournament, the Timberwolves have played in other tournaments since 2006. Below is a brief history of each team, their
roster, and tournament finishes.
2009 Southern Michigan Timberwolves
The 2009 Southern Michigan Timberwolves competed in four tournaments, finishing with an overall
record of 8-7, giving the tournament team its seventh straight winning season. The T-Wolves finished third place in
its own tourney, and 4th place in the Bedford Invitational, highlighting the team's accomplishments on the season. Mason's
Dan Killion took home the home run trophy at the Bedford Invitational, winning the home run derby by slugging 11 over the
fence.
Tournaments
-
So. Mich Timberwolves Tournament - 3rd
place (2-1 record)
W - Bedford
W -
L -
Brighton Invitational
- 4th place (1-2)
W -Bedford
L -Fenton
L -
Bowling
Green Tournament - 8th place (2-2)
W -
L -
W -
L -
Bedford
Invitational- 4th place (3-2)
W - Bedford 13s
W -
W -
L -Oakland County
L -Bedford
Roster
Mitch Long, CAR
Logan
Harris, CUS
Brad Sherman, CUS
Brett Clark, DUN
Dylan Williams,
DUN
Doug Van Wormer, IDA
Tyler Woelmer, IDA
Mike
Way, IDA
Dan Killion, MAS - Bedford Invitational Home
Run Derby Champion
Jake Hempel, MAS
Chase Burlen, MAS
Lucas
Diver, SUM
Steve Schankin, SUM
Dakota Ladd, SUM
Travis Fletcher,
SUM
Andrew Cilley, SUM
Tyler Lee, WHI
Kendall Schnipke,
WHI
Brian Tabbert, WHI
Levi Pauli, WHI - Assistant Coach
Randy Tincher, DUN
- Assistant Coach
The 2008
edition of the Southern Michigan Timberwolves was arguably the best team assembled in the eight-year history of the RRC tournament
team program, capturing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards in three tournaments played. In all, six players returned from the
2007 roster, providing proven experience in the summer's tourney play. At the BG tournament, four players combined to hit
a T-wolves record 8 home runs.
Tournaments -
Bulldog
Baseball Bash - 1st place (5-0 record)
W - Bedford Blackhawks, 14-4, 5 innings
W - Monroe Mustangs, 10-8
W - Chelsea,
21-3, 4 innings
W - Fenton, 7-0
W - Monroe Mustangs, 12-2 (Championship game)
Custer 18u Tournament - 3rd place (1-2)
W - South Rockwood, 9-8
L - Monroe 18u, 2-15
L - Custer 16u, 1-16, 5 innings
Bowling
Green Tournament - 2nd place finish (6-2)
W - Sylvania Mavericks, 15-3, 5 innings
L - Ohio Thunder, 5-6
W - Blessed
Sacrament, 15-0, 4 innings
W - Tiffin Cyclones,
12-2, 5 innings
W - Seneca, 7-0
W - Ohio Thunder, 8-6
W - Archbold Bluestreaks, 12-7
L - Ohio Titans, 5-15, 5 innings (championship game)
Roster
Zach Baker, CAR - BG all-tourney team, BG tourney HR Champ, Bulldog Baseball Bash Co-MVP
Jordan Eyler, CAR
Alex
Quirie, CAR
Zack Barrett, DUN
William Harnica, DUN
Luke Cousino,
IDA
Anthony Jones, IDA
Rob Kindred, IDA - BG all-tournament team,Bulldog Baseball Bash Co-MVP
Jake Fairbairn, MAS - BG all-tournament team
Travis Hunter, SUM
Cullen Ratliff, SUM
Kody Baker, WHI
Austin
Bischoff, WHI
Joel Crozier, WHI - BG all-tournament team
Brian Bischoff, WHI - Assistant Coach
Greg
Kindred, IDA - Assistant Coach
2007 River Raisin Falcons
The
2007 team was the youngest team ever assembled, with 6 13-year-olds on the roster. However, the team still performed well
on the field, finishing runner-up in the Blue Streak/Bullldog Baseball Bash, and 7th place at BG.
Tournaments -
Blue Streak/Bulldog Baseball Bash - 2nd place (3-1 record)
W - Blissfield, 12-9
W - Lincoln Yankees, 27-24
W - Lincoln Yankees, 15-13
L - Downriver Thunder, 6-9 (championship game)
Bowling
Green Tournament - 7th place finish (2-2)
W - Genoa All Stars, 15-4
W - South
Toledo, 11-6
L - Tiffin Cyclones,
5-7
L - Bowling Green 14u, 5-6
(8 innings)
Roster
Jordan Eyler, CAR
Adam Dusseau, DUN
Cameron Cramer, IDA
Luke
Cousino, IDA
Rob Kindred, IDA
Jun Love, MAS
Brent
Scott, MAS
Billy Hochradel, MON - BG all-tournament team
Trevor Meyer, MON
Mike
Pannone, MON
Dennis Sharp, MON - BG all-tournament team
Jake Ladd, SUM
Cullen Ratliff, SUM
Austin Bischoff, WHI
Joel Crozier, WHI
Sean
O'Leary, WHI
Brian Bischoff, WHI - Assistant Coach
Greg Kindred, IDA - Assistant Coach
2006 River Raisin Falcons
The 2006 team was the first RRC tournament team to compete in more than one tournament, going
to the South Farmington tournament, near Detroit. The Falcons won that tournament, the first ever tournament championship
for a RRC tourney team. They beat a strong Custer team coached by Ray Fritz to win the title.
Tournaments -
South Farmington Tournament - 1st place (4-0 record)
W - Custer, 15-0
W - Garden City, 17-3, 5 innings
W - South Farmington, 15-2, 5 innings
W - Custer, 17-10 (championship game)
Bowling
Green Tournament - 5th place finish (4-2)
L - Port Clinton, 1-3
W - Bowling
Green Aardvarks, 15-0, (2 innings)
W - South Toledo, 10-0 (5 innings)
W - Tiffin Cyclones, 3-1
W -
Northwood, 7-5
L - Fostoria,
4-5
Roster
Dylan Beason, CUS
Jeff Grzywinski, CUS
Shane
McGovern, DUN
Drew Nichols, IDA
Joe Sawasky, IDA
Kyle Vandecaveye,
IDA - BG all-tournament team
Dylan James, MAS
Lee Miller, MAS
Billy
Hochradel, MON
Mike Pannone, MON
Tayler Glass, SUM
Tyler Glass,
SUM - BG all-tournament team
Tyler Sanders, WHI
Jake Ritzenthaler, WHI
Steve
Glass, SUM - Assistant Coach
Tom Vandecaveye, IDA, Assistant
Coach
2005 River Raisin Falcons
The River Raisin Falcons finished the Bowling Green tournament in 6th place, continuing a string
of top-10 finishes in the tournament, dating back to 2002.
Tournaments -
Bowling
Green - 5th place finish (5-2 record)
Roster
Brock Chambers, BED
Jacob
Bruck, CAR
Steven Shulick, CAR
Dustin Dayvolt, DUN
Jordan Neff,
DUN
Kyle Strube, FRE
Nate Brandon, IDA - BG all-tournament team
Grant
Heller, IDA
Noel Miller, IDA
Austin Meadows, MAS
Mike DuShane,
MON
Alex Johnson, MON - BG all-tournament team
Justin Riggs, MON - BG all-tournament team
Chris Gooch, SUM
Billy Hanson,
WHI
Rich Neff, DUN, Assistant Coach
2004 River Raisin Falcons
The
River Raisin Falcons finished the Bowling Green tournament in 6th place for a second consecutive year. In addition the
team took home the sportsmanship trophy awarded to the team and fans who display the highest level of sportsmanship in the
tournament.
Tournaments -
Bowling Green - 6th place finish (4-2 record)
W - Seneca Hawks,
12-0 (5 innings)
L - BG 14's,
4-14 (5 innings)
2004 season Inc.
Roster
Aaron Frankhouse, BED
Brock Chambers, BED
Kyle Metz, CAR
Brad
Wade, DUN
Tyler Donahoe, IDA
Matt Grodi, IDA
Cyrus Sarosh, IDA
Cyrus Sarosh, IDA
Chad
Whipple, MAS
Eric Whipple, MAS
Josh Adams, MAS
Kyle Scheich,
MAY
Stefan Page, MAY
Kendall Tayor, SUM
Dave Gust, WHI
Kyle Lievens, WHI
Randy Whipple,
MAS, Assistant Coach
2003 River Raisin Falcons
The River
Raisin Falcons finished the Bowling Green tournament in 8th place, a significant improvement over the 2002 tournament result.
Tournaments -
Bowling Green - 8th place finish (2-2 record)
W - Fremont, 9-6
W - Lakota, 6-3
L - Bedford Bearcats, 7-9
L - Findlay, 4-7
Roster
Scott Ball, CUS
Matt
Gray, CUS
Alex Dermanelean, DUN
John Harnica, DUN
Nate Brandon,
IDA
Ryan Johnson, IDA
Mike Rivet, IDA
Josh Adams, MAS
Chuckie Stevens, MAY
Chris
Cadle, MON
Taylor Powers, MON
Mitch Frazier, WHI
John Ritzenthaler,
WHI
Steve Frazier, WHI - Assistant Coach
2002 River Raisin All-Stars
The
River Raisin Falcons finished the Bowling Green tournament with a 1-2 record, the lowest finish by a RRC all-star team. The
draw was difficult, as the RRC All-stars had to open play against the eventual champions of the tournament.
Tournaments -
Bowling Green - 15th place finish (1-2 record)
W - Bedford Redbirds, 12-3 (6 innings)
L - Fremont Baseball Club, 9-12
L - Glass City Indians, 2-11 (6 innings)
Roster
Jon Hurst, BrD
Wes Breitenbach,
CAR
Kyle Schroeder, CAR
Kyle Schroeder, CAR
Mike Iott, CUS
John Calvin, FRE
Ryan
Kindred, IDA
Dan Sepesy, IDA
Brandon Monaghan, IDA
Donny Graves,
MAY
Tom Lieto, MON
Sean Marlor, SRO
Rusty Willard, SUM
Chuck Tabbert, WHI
Nick
Fackelman, IDA - Assistant Coach
2001 River Raisin Falcons
The debut of the River Raisin Falcons saw the team end the BG tournament with a 6th place finish, losing their
elimination game by a run.
Tournaments -
Bowling Green - 6th place finish (3-2 record)
W - Maumee Knights, 23-7 (6 innings)
L - Fresch Electric,
4-5
W - Maumee, 8-5
W - Perrysburg All Stars, 14-4 (5 innings)
L - Mason
Mavericks, 6-7
Roster
Nick Owens, CUS
Josh Erickson, CUS
Kyle
Hall, FRE
Angelo Eppler, FRE
Ryan Kinsey, IDA
Corey Jones, IDA
Rob Iocoangeli, IDA
Dustin Duffey, MON
Tom Lieto, MON
Shane
Gardner, SUM
Brad Laking, SUM
Nick Carlson,
SUM
Jake Gust, WHI
Chuck Fritz, WHI
Dean Duffey, MON - assistant coach
