Editor’s note: Here is a story that ran in a local Chicago newspaper, including a quote from the skipper for the California Lumberkings, David Weldin. The Lumberkings are back in Chicago for the second year in a row. Play begins this weekend. The Lumberkings play at 9, 11 and 5, Chicago time against Quad City Sox, Bloomington Stix and Townline.
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Aurora’s Competiton Stiff
July 13, 2007
By John Sahly Staff Writer
John Sudges of the Dolan and Murphy fastpitch softball team said his team seems to step up its level of play for the bigger and better teams.
Considering the level of competition at the AFSA Classic at Stuart Sports Complex this weekend, Dolan and Murphy will need to in order to put up a good showing.
With over half the field ranked in the top 25 in the country, the tournament (which starts today at 7 p.m. with Dolan and Murphy taking on Thomson Merchants) will serve as a good opportunity for teams to measure up against possible postseason opponents.
“We’ve been playing good ball,” Sudges said. “We’re kind of on a roll. Our pitching has been solid and we’re hitting the ball pretty well.”
This eight-team tournament begins with pool play today, and bracket play will start Saturday night. The tournament will serve as an International Softball Congress World Tournament qualifying event. The top finishing team will earn a berth regardless of region.