Championships Return
To Fossil Park
The 2003 Florida Little Major League State Tournaments were held in Keywest, Florida. Photo of opening day. (photo courtesy of keynews.com)
The 12 year old Major All Stars, managed by Earl Perrin were also victorious at the State Tournament in Key West.
Pitcher Jacob Wilder, shown left, was ejected from the game in the 1st inning of the semi-final game for failing to slide and running into the catcher.
The "Conchs" quickly learned that the No. 2 pitcher, Ryan Weber, was equally as good as they also fell victims to the All-Stars. (photo courtesy of keynews.com)
The Fossil Park Majors pitching staff led by Jacob Wilder (shown above) and Ryan Weber led the All-Stars with a clean sweep in tournament play.
The final game versus Pensacola Bill Bond consisted of a 11 - 2 route capped with a 6th. inning grand slam by Jacob Gregg. Jacob's grand slam was only the second and final tournament
grand slam. The first grand slam was owned by Fossil Park's Minor/Major player Mike Lovejoy in the first
game of the tournaments versus Cedar Hills. Fossil Park Majors outscored their opponents 47-8.
The team consisted of: AI Augustine, Zander Devlin, Jacob Gregg, Alec Hayes, Ryan Hellwege, Nathan LaBuda, Cameron Lane,Michael McClain,
Joey Michel, Brandon Moll, Ahmad Musa, Zach Olson, Chris Reno, Ryan Weber. and Jacob Wilder. Coach Perrin was assisted by coaches
Paul Jensen, Brian VanNostrand, and Jay Greg.
A second Major All Star team of 11 year olds also represented the park at the PONY State Tournament, returning with a second place finish.
This team was managed by Rick Woody and consisted of: Vinnie Antonelli, Brent Brockman, Kyle Chavez, Tyler Cullen, Chris Davis, James Gray,
Brock Jensen, Walter Lamerson, James McGettrick, Tyler MolI, Anthony Myrvold, Cody Prewett, Kraig Richmond, Noel Thomas, Phillip Woods.
Congratulations to all the players and thanks to all the coaches and parents who helped and supported these players.
