March Madness champs
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Tournament Champions!
Tournament Champions!

Coach Lawrence Weeden and Maximum Potential. Champions of the 2017 GriffinSports "March Madness" Basketball Tournament 7/8 grade Division. Their second GriffinSports Championship. 8-0 record in two GriffinSports Tournaments!

St. George’s (PA)
St. George’s (PA)

Coach Eric Lytle and St. George (PA). Champions of the 7/8 grade girls division in the Tenth Annual GriffinSports Christmas Basketball Tournament.

King James
King James

King James 6th grade celebrates their 2014 GriffinSports Summer Slam Championship. Back To Back.
"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, His love endures forever."

1 Chronicles 16:34

Tournament Champs!
Tournament Champs!

All the way from Indiana! Coaches David Roach Sr. and Wes Cogdell. Champions of the 2015 GriffinSports May Mayhem Basketball Tournament. High School Boys Division. AT THE BUZZER!!!

Champions
Champions

4th Quarter...third grade champions in the GriffinSports 2016 May Mayhem Basketball Tournament.

Tournament Champs!
Tournament Champs!

Coach Cassellberry and Cleveland RBI 15U! 2012 "Pray Before You Play" 16U Tournament Champs!

Tournament Champs!
Tournament Champs!

Steve's Sports! 2012 "Pray Before You Play" 18U Champs!

Tournament Champions!
Tournament Champions!

Coach Malcolm Walters and King James 5th Grade Team. Champions of the GriffinSports 6th grade Summer Slam!

Champions…3OT!!
Champions…3OT!!

Coach Charlotte Powell and Gametyme. Champions of the 2016 GriffinSports May Mayhem Basketball Tournament... Fourth Grade Division. One of the most exciting games in GriffinSports history. It took three overtimes to finally settle this one.

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GRIFFINSPORTS

16U BASEBALL TOURNAMENT

Schedule

We will have two pools of three. The top two teams in each pool will advance to the championship round. The top seed in Pool A will play the second seed in Pool B. The top seed in Pool B will play the second seed in Pool A with the winners playing in the championship. The third place teams in each pool will play each other in the fifth place game. 

In the event of a tie we will use the following tie-breakers

  • Head-to-Head
  • Runs Allowed
  • Coin Flip

Pool  A                                                      Pool B

  1. GriffinSports (Blue)                             4.      Central Ohio CUDA
  2. Ohio Massassaugas                            5.       Middleburg Hts. Hurricanes
  3. GriffinSports (Gray)                            6.      Cleveland RBI 15U

 

Revised Schedule

Saturday                        9am                     2v3

Saturday                        11:15 am             1v3

Saturday                        1:30 pm               4v5

Saturday                        3:45 pm               4v6

Saturday                        6 pm                    5v6

Sunday                           9am                  1v2

Sunday                          11:15am             3rd seeds from each pool

Sunday                          1:30pm              Pool A Winner v Pool B #2seed

Sunday                          3:45pm              Pool B Winner v Pool A #2seed

Sunday                          6:15pm                Championship Game

Rules

All players must be 16 years or younger. The cutoff date is May 1st 2010. Each coach if challenged must show proof of his players age.

We will play by American League rules with the following exceptions;

  • 15 run rule after three innings.
  • 12 run rule after four innings.
  • 10 run rule after five innings
  • No malicious contact
  • Force-play slide rule is in effect
  • Each team may bat ten players by using an additional hitter (AH).
  • Home team will be determined by coin flip
  • Courtesy runner for pitcher and catcher at any time. Cannot be someone currently in the game…same runner cannot be used twice in the same inning.

Each manager may vote for two players after his game for the All-Tournament Team and Tournament MVP. Plaques will be presented to our All-Tournament Team and Tournament MVP before the Championship Game.

Players are expected to hustle on and off the field. Except in a tie, no new inning may start two hours after the first pitch. 

All on field discrepencies will be handled by the Umpire-In-Chief. If their is still a doubt, then the Tournament Director will make the final call. There will be no protests. 

There will be a full concession stand and restroom facilities.

 

Please remember we will be playing at a Christian School. No profanity or unsportmanlike behavior will be tolerated.

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Number Name Position(s) School Team Status
1 Jonathan Molnar OF Lutheran West Swing Player
2 Rodney Bassett P/IF Lutheran West 17/18
3 Kevin Keane IF/OF/P North Royalton 15/16
4 Brandon McCartney C/IF Lutheran West 17/18
5 Wilson Santos OF North Olmsted 15/16
7 Jake Cantrell OF/P Valley Forge 15/16
8 Alejandro Gonzalez IF/OF/P Valley Forge 15/16
9 David Pierce P/IF Lutheran West 15/16
10 Joshua Rivers OF Lutheran West 14/15
11 Andrew Samoson C/IF Lutheran West Swing Player
12 Zach Peters P/IF Valley Forge Swing Player
13 Javier Camargo IF Cleveland Central Catholic 15/16
14 Alex Wojtala P/IF/OF North Royalton 15/16
15 Andrew Pollock OF Cleveland Hts. Swing Player
17 Nolan Grenig OF Lutheran West 17/18
20 Jake Dersi P/IF Lutheran West Swing Player
21 Clarence Griffin Jr. IF/P Lutheran West Swing Player
22 Jonathan Griffin IF/OF Lutheran West 14/15
25 Ardell Cloud C/P/IF Cleveland Hts. Swing Player
42 Alex  Brooks OF/P University School 15/16
44 Zack Klein C/IF Trinity 15/16
46 Dave Kowalski P/OF Independence Swing Player
76 Will Wagner IF/P Lutheran West Swing Player

“I can do all things through Christ, who strenghtens me”

Phillippians 4:13

6/22 “ON THE DIAMOND”

  • Alex Wojtala had two hits and scored a run.  Alex lowered his team low ERA ( 2.95), by pitching another complete game (3).  Alex also leads the team in strikeouts (10).     
  • Wilson Santos who is now second on the team in hitting with a .357 batting average had two hits and a run scored.     
  • Kevin Keane who is tied for the team lead in doubles (3) had a double, scored a run, had a walk and an RBI.   
  • Ardell Cloud who leads the team with a .455 batting average, leads the team in hits (15), tied for the team lead in RBIs (8) had a two hits and an RBI. 
  • Alejandro Gonzalez Jr. who leads the team in runs scored (8), scored a run, had a walk and an RBI.  
  • CJ Griffin and Javier Camargo turned the fourth GriffinSports doubleplay of the season with a nice unassisted 6-3 double play.

6/20 “ON THE DIAMOND”

  • Nolan Grenig had two hits, including a double and scored a run.
  • Ardell Cloud had two hits, two walks had an RBI and scored a run.
  • Rodney Bassett pitched six solid inning with four strikeouts.
  • Rodney Bassett, CJ Griffin and Andrew Samoson, turned a nice 1-6-3 doubleplay.

6/19 “ON THE DIAMOND”

  • Nolan Grenig had an RBI single and scored a run.  
  • Jonathan Molnar had a hit and scored a run.
  • Zach Peters pitched two innings with-out giving up an earned run

6/18 “ON THE DIAMOND”

  • Ardell Cloud had two hits and scored a run.
  • Rodney Bassett pitched seven strong innings only giving up three earned runs with four strikeouts.
  • CJ Griffin had an RBI single
  • Andrew Samoson had a double and an RBI
  • Zach Peters had a 350 foot double deep to left field and a walk.

6/15 “ON THE DIAMOND”

  • Will Wagner threw one shut-out inning.  
  • Andrew Samoson who is second on the team in hitting with a .353 batting average and third on the team with (5) RBIs had a hit and two RBIs.    
  • Javier Camargo had a sacrifice fly for an RBI.  
  • Ardell Cloud who leads the team with a .443 batting average, leads the team in hits (13), second on the team in runs scored (6) and second on the team in RBIs (7), had a hit, scored a run and had an RBI.  

6/13 “ON THE DIAMOND”

  • Alex Wojtala had three hits including a double and two RBIs. 
  • CJ Griffin had two hits, including a double, a walk, a run scored and an RBI.  
  • Jacob Cantrell had two hits, scored a run and a walk. 
  • Jonathan Molnar had two hits and an RBI. 
  • Zach Peters had three hits, including a double, scored a run, had a walk and an RBI. 
  • David Kowalski pitched eight innings only giving up three earned runs and two strikeouts. 

6/12 “ON THE DIAMOND”

  • Alex Wojtala pitched seven strong innings, giving up two runs and striking out five. 
  • CJ Griffin had two hits, including a double, a stolen base, a run scored and two RBIs.  
  • Alejandro Gonzalez Jr. pitched three innings only giving up one run and one strikeout. Alejandro also had two hits, scored a run on a wild pitch, an RBI and nearly made a diving catch in centerfield.
  • Jonathan Molnar had a hit, scored two runs, had two walks and a stolen base.
  • Ardell Cloud had three hits and a run scored.
  • Andrew Samoson had two hits, including a double and nailed a runner trying to steal second base.
  • Kevin Keane had two hits including a double, a run scored and threw a runner out at home trying to score from second base.

6/9 ” ON THE DIAMOND”

  •  Jake Cantrell had two hits and a run scored
  • CJ Griffin had a hit, two stolen bases and two RBIs.  

6/8 ” ON THE DIAMOND”

  • Jake Cantrell had two hits, scored two runs and had two RBIs including a perfectly executed squeeze play. 
  • Alejandro Gonzalez Jr. scored three runs, had two walks, two stolen bases and a hit.
  • Kevin Keane had one hit, scored two runs, two walks and one stolen base. Kevin also turned an impressive 6-4-3 doubleplay with a bare-hand pivot at second base. 
  • CJ Griffin, Kevin Keane and Alex Wojtala turned a nice 6-4-3 doubleplay.
  • Zach Peters, who tweaked his hamstring in the first inning, pitched a complete game (105 pitches) not giving up an earned run and striking out three. 

6/6 “ON THE DIAMOND”

  • Rodney Bassett had two hits, two stolen bases and scored three runs, including the game winning run in the bottom of the 7th inning. Rodney also pitched a Complete Game (94 pitches) giving up one earned run and four strikeouts.
  • Ardell Cloud had three hits, three walks, (including an intentional walk in the bottom of the 7th inning) and scored a run.
  • Brandon McCartney had one hit, scored a run and had two RBI’s  including the game winning RBI on a suicide squeeze in the bottom of the 7th inning. Brandon also called a GREAT game behind the plate,  nailing a runner trying to steal second base while catching both games (194 pitches) of the doubleheader.
  • Nolan Grenig, had two hits including a double, scored a run, two stolen bases and a walk.
  • David Kowalski,  pitched a complete game (100 pitches) giving up two earned runs in the last five innings, striking out five.

6/5 “ON THE DIAMOND”

  • Ardell Cloud  had four hits, including a double, scored two runs and had three RBI’s. 
  • Andrew Samoson  had two hits including a double and three RBI’s.  
  • Zach Peters  had two hits including a double and two RBI’s. 
  • Alex Wojtala only needed 64 pitches to pitch a complete game. 
  • Wil Wagner gave up one earned run in three innings for the first GriffinSports win of the season
  • David Pierce pitched four solid innings without giving up an earned run 

5/25 “ON THE DIAMOND”

  • Ardell Cloud had two hits, scored a run and had an RBI single.
  • CJ Griffin had an RBI double.
  • David Kowalski had two doubles, scored two runs and one RBI.
  • Kevin Keane scored two runs.
  • Zack Peters, Jake Cantrell and Jonathan Molnar completed a nice 6-4-3 doubleplay

Congratulations to:

  • Freshman Zach Peters for making his Varsity team at Valley Forge High School!
  • Freshman Alejandro Gonzalez Jr. for be named starting second baseman for the Valley Forge JV Team!
  • Freshman CJ Griffin who will rotate between his Varsity and JV team at Lutheran West High School!
  • Freshman Will Santos for making his Freshman team at North Olmsted High School!
  • Freshman Jacob Cantrell for making his JV team at Valley Forge High School!
  • Sophomore Ardell Cloud Jr. for making his Varsity team for the second year in a row at Cleveland Hts. High School. During his Freshman year he was named Rookie of the Year!
  • Freshman Alex Wojtala for making his Freshman team at North Royalton High School!
  • Sophmore David Kowolski for making his JV Team at Independence High School and for pitching three inning on Tuesday (3/30) and not giving up a run!
  • Sophomore Jake Dersi who will rotate between his Varsity and JV team at Lutheran West High School!
  • Sophomore Andrew Samoson who will rotate between his Varsity and JV team at Lutheran West High School!
  • Sophomore Jonathan Molnar for making his JV team at Lutheran West High School!
  • Junior Brandon McCartney for making his Varsity team at Lutheran West High School!

4/7 “ON THE DIAMOND”

  • While in Florida, David Kowolski pitched five shut-out innings for his Independence High School JV team!
  • CJ Griffin for pitching three innings, stealing three bases, getting a hit and a walk for his JV team at Lutheran West High School!
  • Zach Peters for excellent fielding and for driving a ball to the fence for his JV team at Valley Forge High School! 
  • Alejandro Gonzalez Jr. (JR) was 1-3 with a walk, run scored and a double deep down the left field line. He played 2b and batted lead off. Trailing 4-3 with 2 outs and runners on the corners the batter from the other team hit a line drive and JR made a leaping catch saving a run and possibly another.  He also had no errors at 2b for his JV team at Valley Forge High School! 
  • Sophomore catcher Andrew Samoson who went 4-4 in a recent game and caught a five-inning no-hitter for his JV team at Lutheran West High School!

4/10 “ON THE DIAMOND”

  • CJ Griffin made a game saving catch at shortstop on a line drive in the bottom of the seventh inning and turned it into a game ending double play against a very good Hamilton Badin JV team for his JV team at Lutheran West High School! 
  • Alejandro Gonzalez Jr. (JR) was 1-1 with 3 walks, 5 SB, 3 runs, sac bunt. He was solid at 2b and batted lead off causing havoc on the bases all game long. He hit a line drive over the 2b that tipped off his glove. No errors at 2b with 5 assists for his JV Team at Valley Forge High School!
  • David Pierce for pitching a five inning no-hitter for his JV team at Lutheran West High School! 
  • Brandon McCartney for solid hitting and working his way into the starting line-up for his Varsity Team at Lutheran West High School!

4/21  “ON THE DIAMOND”

  • Zach Peters had a really nice hit Saturday (4/17) that he and his mom thought it was going to go over the fence.  The 2nd base ump told Zach that if it wasn’t so windy, it would have been “outta here”, for his JV Team at Valley Forge High School!
  • David Kowolski  pitched a complete game seven inning win against Columbia this past Saturday (4/17) for his JV team at Independence High School! His team won the game 9-3.

5/4 “ON THE DIAMOND”

  • Ardell Cloud who recently drove in 11 runs in one game and who threw out three runners trying to steal for his varsity team at Cleveland Heights High School!
  • Freshman Alex Wojtala for pitching five innings and only giving up two hits, striking out four batters and giving up one unearned run for his Freshman team at North Royalton High School!
  • Sophomore Andrew Samoson for having a great JV season and being added to the State Tournament Roster at Lutheran West High School!

5/14 “ON THE DIAMOND”

  • Jake Dersi, Will Wagner, CJ Griffin, Nolan Grenig, Andrew Samoson and Brandon McCartney for making the post-season roster at Lutheran West High School!
  • Jake Dersi, for showing his speed and scoring a run in a recent sectional game for  Lutheran West High School!
  • Brandon McCartney for “Ripping a single” in the hole between the shortstop and the third baseman in a recent sectional game for  Lutheran West High School!
  • CJ Griffin for nearly turning a 5-4-3 doubleplay in a recent sectional game for  Lutheran West High School!
  • Nolan Grenig for “Heads Up” baserunnig  in a recent sectional game for  Lutheran West High School!
  • Zack Peters for going 3-3 in a recent JV game for Valley Forge High School!
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RULES

The cutoff date for each age/grade will be September 1st.

For instance, a player playing in the 5th and 6th grade division cannot turn 12 before September 1st. If questioned the head coach will be held responsible for providing proof of age, (Birth Certificate).

All rules for the tourney will be those of the OHSAA with the following exceptions.

1. Each half will be 16 minutes in the 5th-8th grade divisions. Each half will be 14 minutes in the 1st-4th grade divisions
2.The clock will run continuously except for time-outs or for each whistle in the final minute of the game.
3.Half-time will be 4-minutes
4.Each team will have three times outs per game.
5.Teams may not press in the 1st and 2nd grade division. Teams may press in the last two minutes in the 3rd and 4th grade division. However, teams may not press with a 10-point lead.
6.Teams may press in the second half in the 5th and 6th grade division. However, teams may not press with a 10-point lead.
7.Each team will have four minutes to warm up prior to the start of the game.
8.Overtime will be three minutes.
9.All other discrepancies will be handled by the official on the court, if the situation cannot be resolved, then the tournament director will make the final decision.
When needed, the following tie-breakers will be in effect.
1. Head to Head
2. Points Allowed
3. Coin Flip
What:    
Griffin Sports “March Madness” Basketball Tournament.
 
Who:
Grades
3rd and 4th
5th and 6th
7th and 8th
 
Where:
St. John Lutheran School in South Euclid
 
When:
March 12th-13th
 
Tournament Fee is $125.
We are offering the following incentive for programs who enter multiple teams.
 
1st team (Full Fee $125)
2nd Team (1/2 Fee)
3rd Team (Plays for free

 
All teams will be guaranteed three games.
 
Trophies and medals will be awarded to the first and second place teams in each division. 
 
In addition, an All Tournament Team and a Tournament MVP will be selected.
 
If interested contact:
Clarence Griffin at 216-408-4482 
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great catch 1st base
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Catch of the year. And YES he did hold on to it!

Fans enjoying a GriffinSports Baseball Tournament Game
Fans enjoying a GriffinSports Baseball Tournament Game

Fans enjoying a GriffinSports Baseball Tournament Game

Canton Champs
Canton Champs

Coaches Charles Moore, Joey Caggiano and the Fourth Grade GriffinSports Basketball Team. Champions of the 2016 Canton Classic.

Christmas Champs!
Christmas Champs!

Coach Ben Rein and the Cleveland Heights Tigers. Champions of the 2017 GriffinSports Christmas Tournament! Great Job!!

Tournament Champs!
Tournament Champs!

MVP Jadrian Gantt and The Ohio Basketball Club. March Madness 2015 Tournament Champions Seventh Grade Division. Their first GriffinSports Championship.

Tournament Champs!
Tournament Champs!

The Blue Claws! 2010 Bring Your 'A' Game 18U Champs!

Back To Back!
Back To Back!

Coach Rogers Laugard and his Clarion Rising Stars, 2104 GriffinSports March Madness 7/8 Grade Champions. Back to Back! But can they 3-Peat in 2015?

Tournament Champs!
March Madness Champs!

Coach Rogers Laugand and the Clarion PA. Rising Stars. 2013 GriffinSports March Madness 8th Grade Champions. Their first GriffinSports Championship!

New Spirit Championship
New Spirit Championship

Coach Anton Hameed and New Spirit Revival. Champions of the 2013 GriffinSports Christmas Tournament. To God Be The Glory

Tigers, Champions Again!
Tigers, Champions Again!

Coach Joe Kubic and his Tigers. Champions of the 2013 GriffinSports Christmas Basketball Tournament Third Grade Division

Tournament Champs
Tournament Champs

Wadsworth Prodigy. Champions of the 2012 GriffinSports May Madness Basketball Tournament

Tournament Champs
Tournament Champs

Coach Robert Pollard and The Future Rookies. 2013 March Madness 4th Grade Champs

Tournament Champs!
Tournament Champs!

Coach Norman Kings and The Kings. Champions of the 2012 GriffinSports March Madness Basketball Tournament.

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