Perkasie, PA \u2013 The Hoffman Rise Fastpitch Team, based out of South Eastern Pennsylvania, are pleased to announce their 2008 roster and schedule. We hope to qualify for the ISC II ToC, being held this year in Appleton\/Kimberly, WI. The Rise finished in 5th place in \u201907 and are looking for the gold in \u201908.<\/p>\n
We lost a few players from our \u201907 team. Catcher Jim Lawrence and outfielder Ryan Frank will not be with the Rise, as they opted to play for Keatings Fitness for \u201908. Lance Bauer will reunite with his former teammates in Lebanon, \u201907 ToC Champions South Lebanon TNT. Keith Hammerschmidt will be taking a year off from playing, but will remain with team in an administrative role. Keith has been with the Rise since their inception, and was very instrumental in our off-season acquisitions and fund raising. <\/p>\n
New additions for \u201908 are Andy Sabo (OF), returning after a year off. Andy\u2019s presence in our line-up will prove valuable ashe was one of our leaders in on-base pct out of the lead-off spot. Joining us again will be Al Panero, who played with us in the \u201903 and \u201904 ToC. He will provide veteran leadership and knowledge of the game, and should stillbe able to spin a good story. With the closure of the Elkland Fastpitch Team, we are very happy to have added key players. Bryan Miller (2B) and JustinCevette (OF) will add youth and hustle; look for these players to make an impact in our games. Also from the Elkland Team, manager Joe Cevette with teamup with Chip Savini and Joe Roslin to manage the Rise, and this triumvirate should lead the team to many marks in the win column. After a 2-year hiatus, catcher Steve Stires will be back on the playing field. He last played for the QuakerRiversharks, and has been reclassified for the 2008 season. We also have secured the services of Ryan Cummings (P). The Rise team remembers Ryan well, as his Tavistock, ON Merchants eliminated the good guys on their way to the2006 ISC II ToC Championship, where Ryan was named MV Pitcher of the tournament. We look forward to what these additions will bring to the table, on our quest to be the best in \u201908.<\/p>\n
Our complete roster.<\/p>\n
Tom Vogel P\/GM PA
\nMike Smith P PA
\nArt DeVoe P MD
\nRyan Cummings P ON
\nRich Haldane P BC(selected tourn)
\nChad Walters 1B PA
\nBryan Miller 2B PA
\nMatt Daly SS PA
\nSteve Moore 3B PA
\nBart Fenstermacher OF PA
\nJon Hurst OF PA
\nJustin Cevette OF PA
\nAndy Sabo OF PA
\nChad Oeschle C PA
\nSteve Stires C PA
\nAl Panero IF MD
\nZach Fullman IF PA
\nZac Fenstermacher IF\/UTL PA<\/p>\n
Chip Savini MGR PA
\nJoe Roslin Coach PA
\nJoe Cevette Coach PA
\nBob Hoffman Spnsr PA
\nKeith Hammerschmidt GM PA<\/p>\n
Our 2008 Schedule.<\/p>\n
May 16-18 Lebanon, PA MAFTL weekend
\nJune 13-15 CPI Tournament Oswego, NY
\nJune 20-22 Lancaster, PA MAFTL weekend
\nJuly 3-5 4thof July Tournament Allentown, PA
\nJuly 18-20 Walsh Memorial Classic, Allentown, PA (pending)
\nJuly 25-27 Lancaster, PA MAFTL weekend
\nAugust 10-13 ISC II ToC Appleton,WI
\nAugust 29 – September 1 Elkland Labor DayTournament<\/p>\n