The two finalists from the 2004 ISC II Tournament of Champions remain atop the 2005 ISC II Preseason rankings, although the order is now reversed.<\/p>\n
With the addition of some key players, Tavistock, ON Smully\u2019s Tavistock Merchants take top spot in the preseason poll, edging out two-time defending champion Harriston, ON Mercury\u2019s, who may be losing two starters.<\/p>\n
A total of 55 teams received at least one vote from the 12-person panel.<\/p>\n
The top 10 teams are:<\/p>\n
1. Tavistock, ON Smully\u2019s Tavistock Merchants
\n2. Harriston, ON Mercurys
\n3. Appleton, WI The Bar of Appleton
\n4. Norwich, ON Razorbacks
\n5. Kanata, ON Team Easton
\n6. Wilkes-Barre, PA Keating’s Fitness Center
\n7. Lloydminster, AB Scope Dodgers
\n8. Gladstone, MB Whips
\n9. Perkasie, PA KMV Rise
\n10. Fargo, ND Chub’s Pub Wizards<\/p>\n
To view the full list, please see the ISC II section of the ISC website at www.iscfastpitch.com.<\/p>\n
The rankings will form the basis for seeding teams in the fourth annual ISC II Tournament of Champions which will be played August 14-19 at Casper Park in Chippewa Falls, WI. The tournament will feature 40 teams from across North America playing a four-game round robin schedule in eight pools of five teams each. The top three teams from each pool advance to a single elimination playoff bracket.<\/p>\n
For more information, please contact:<\/p>\n