11/12 bracket
The Monaca Lions defeated Sportsman 6-5 in a game which began on Sunday and was concluded on Tuesday. Lions now must wait for the rest of the playoff bracket to sort out to see who they will face in the championship game. Noah Lalama had a big 2-run single on Sunday for Lions. On Tuesday, Jeremy Steffine and Daniel Verrico shut down Sportsman, allowing only one hit over the final four innings. Sportsmans now will face the winner of Freedom Brews and Beaver Todd F.H. in a game to see who will face Lions in the championship. Congratulations to Lions.

Sportsman were taken to the limit but held on to defeat Lions 8-7 to capture the Beaver County Youth Baseball League major league championship. It was an unbelievable back and forth, up and down game featuring many great hits, a highlight reel defensive play, a game-tying home run and outstanding late-inning pitching.
Lions led off the top of the first with a hit by Brandon Marcello and a walk to Bryce Hoenig. Daniel Verrico followed with a two run double and scored on Andy Broniszewski's fly out to give Lions and early 3-0 lead. Sportsman responded in the bottom of the first with a single by Connar McKay and a double by Ricky Zuk. Brett Kovach then doubled in both runners to cut the lead to 3-2. Sportsman tied the game 3-3 in the second after Mckay singled, stole second, and scored on Zuk's double. Sportsman would have scored more but a deep fly ball by Kovach to the fence in left-center field was run down by Bryce Hoenig, who made a diving, rolling catch to end the inning and give some momentum back to Lions. Lions responded in the third with a string of hits by Marcello, Hoenig, Verrico, Jeremy Steffine, Broniszewski, Aaron Scassa and Noah Lalama to score 4 runs to take a 7-3 lead. Sportsman, once again responded. Chris Stitt led off with a single. With one out Andrew Kaylor doubled and Skyler Huskins reached base on a dribbler in front of home plate which scored both runners. With the score 7-5, Nico Wilson walked. Tommy Rimer came to the plate with the chance to tie the game, and did just that. A two-run home run just below the scoreboard made it 7-7. Kaleb Martin came in to pitch the 4th and 5th innings and allowed just one walk. In the bottom of the fifth for Sportsman, McKay walked (he finished with three hits/one walk) and advanced to third on Zuk's fourth double of the game. Brett Kovach then hit a slow grounder to second base which was enough to get McKay in from third for an 8-7 lead. Rimer came in to pitch the sixth and gave up a one-out single to Austin Merendo. He then retired the next two batters on strikes to seal the victory for Sportsman.
It was an outstanding contest between the two Monaca teams. For the second straght year Monaca has the BCYBL Major League champions. Players for Sportsman are: Tommy Rimer, Connar McKay, Ricky Zuk, Brett Kovach, Chris Stitt, Kaleb Martin, Andrew Kaylor, Skyler Huskins, Nico Wilson, Anthony Vaccarelli, and William Garber. Coaches Tom Vacarelli, Darren McKay, Brady McKay, and Head Coach Brad Stitt.

After a week of rain delays and cancellations, Monaca's Post 580 came ready to play Saturday and defeated Conway's J & J Catering 7-5 to win the BCYBL Farm League Championship. The score was 2-2 in the third inning as Monaca held Conway with some big defensive plays including a double play. Then Monaca broke it open. Singles by Gabe Samangy and Scyler Refice put runners on first and third. Dominic Samangy then ripped a line drive down the right field line which rolled to the bullpen fence. Dominic legged it out well ahead of the throw for an inside-the-park home run to put Monaca up 5-2. Anthony Cercone and Brendan Giantonio followed with singles. After a fielder's choice grounder by Trent Vincik, Zach Smith had an RBI ground out to make it 6-2. Brianna Steffine capped off Monaca'a scoring with an RBI single for a 7-2 lead. Conway managed three runs in the sixth put it was not enough. Congratulations to Post 580 on a great season and a great playoff run to bring a championship to Monaca.
Members of Post 580 are:
Head Coach: Mike Samangy
Asst Coaches: Sean Miller, Dave Cercone, Jennie Cercone, Dave Giantonio, Jake Vincik.
Players: Gabe Samangy, Scyler Refice, Dominic Samangy, Anthony Cercone, Brendan Giantonio, Trent Vincik, Zach Smith,
Brianna Steffine,
Dane Bozza, Isaac Covert, Angelo Dinello, Caleb Rose, and Thomas Frisco.

The scene before the championship game 7-1-2008. Sportsman and Lions were together before the game having fun, warming up together, ready to play for the championship. See more photos from championship night in the photo album.

Rain once again forced a cancellation of Monday's Lions/Sportsman championship game. It has been rescheduled for Tuesday night at 8PM.
For the second straight year, the Beaver County Youth Baseball League championship will be decided between two Monaca teams after Sportsman pounded the Freedom Brews in Freedom by the score of 11-1 in 5 innings. Monday night at 8pm will be the championship game between Lions and Sportsman. Congratulations to both teams on a great season and we look forward to another classic, well-played, exciting baseball game.

Sportsmans tied up their playoff series with Lions this year with a 7-2 victory Tuesday night. Lions held Sportsman off the board with both Jeremy Steffine and Daniel Verrico on the mound. The Sportsman's offense was led by Ricky Zuk and Brett Kovach. Nico Wilson put down a perfect bunt single and Chris Stitt had a big RBI double. Kaleb Martin came in with the bases loaded and no outs in the sixth inning to retire three straight batters to end the game. The final championship game is now Wednesday night at 8pm as both teams now have one playoff loss. The winner will be crowned BCYBL champion Wednesday night.

Tommy Rimer lead off the game with a home run, the first of EIGHT runs in the first inning allowing Sportsman to cruise to an 11-1, 5 inning victory at Freedom. Kaleb Martin had a two-run double and Connar McKay a three-run double in the inning to send Sportsman to the championship game on Monday. Everyone contributed at the plate and Ricky Zuk, Chris Stitt and Rimer held Brews to one run. Congratulations to Sportsman.