The Independence Township Parks and Recreation youth baseball/softball season has come to an end, and what a great season it was. The Clarkston community saw more than 100 teams playing on our fields this summer. Congratulations to all our young athletes on a great 2007 season. The following recognizes the first and second place teams:
Girls 11-12: First place ? Chase Plastics Services, coached by Rick Johnson. Second place ? Clarkston Medical Group, coached by Chris Bruce.
Boys 11-12: First place ? Maxx Storage, coached by Scott McWhinnie. Second place ? Clarkston Rotary Club, coached by Tom Robak.
Girls 13-14: First place ? Clarkston Medical Group, coached by David Friend. Second place ? Connie Brewer State Farm (Brandon Twp), coached by Heidi Barckholtz.
Boys 13-14: First place ? Maple Roofing & Construction, coached by Ken Micovich. Second place ? Clarkston Medical Group, coached by Jeff Pearce. Playoffs first place ? Clarkston Medical Group, coached by Jeff Pearce. Playoffs second place ? Maple Roofing & Construction, coached by Ken Micovich.
Boys 15-18: First place ? Oxford Wildcats (Oxford), coached by Mike Calahan. Second place ? Oxford Outlaws (Oxford), coached by Rod Charles.
Check out the complete list of teams and their standings at www.twp.independence.mi.us and click on township services, parks and recreation, and youth baseball softball.
ITPR would like to recognize and thank site supervisors Adrienne Cross, Steve Powers, and Tyler Sharette and Umpire in Chief Brett Kenerson. All did a terrific job this year. All of the more than 60 umpires had a great season. The ‘Ball Crew? consists of Eric Bryan and Mike Navarre, who prep the fields consistently and accurately. Every team has a volunteer coach along with several helping parents who graciously volunteer their time and efforts to give the kids a positive experience. Every team also has a sponsoring organization who picks the colors and team logo. A big thanks to the volunteer coaches/parents and to the sponsors!