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World Series Game 5: After 7 years, the Maple City Magic have won their 1st World Series in franchis
World Series Game 5 Final: Magic, 9 Newts, 6 (Magic win series 4-1) The Maple City Magic franchise was created back in 2011 and 7 years later, they can finally call themselves the champions of ORWBL. Maple City has finally broken through after 2 unsuccessful World Series appearances. For Maple City, this one is incredibly sweet as they have finally taken down their rival, New Carlisle Newts. The Newts had their way with the Magic in the previous 2 World Series meetings in 20
World Series Game 4: Newts Keep Hope Alive, Force Game 5 after 14-12 Win
World Series Game 4 Final: New Carlisle, 14 Maple City, 12 (Magic lead series 3-1) NEW CARLISLE- The New Carlisle Newts staved avoided elimination and kept their hopes at repeating as ORWBL Champions alive following a 14-12 bounce back victory over the Magic. The New Carlisle bats who had been struggling to get in a groove all series woke up behind the leadership of Scott Soos, Garrett Curless, and Noah Shail. The Newts finally started to have their way with Magic pitcher Wes
World Series Game 3: Magic Power Surge pulls Maple City Within 1 Win of World Series Title
World Series Game 3 Final: Maple City, 21 New Carlisle, 9 (Magic lead series 3-0) NEW CARLISLE- The 2017 ORWBL World Series shifted scenes from La Porte to New Carlisle for Games 3 , 4, and 5. Maple City headed into Migley Field holding a command 2-0 series lead in search of their first ever ORWBL World Series title. With many players on the field in this game who played in the Hometown Cup Championship game, a lot was at stake. After Cult West took down the Magic 7-6 to win
World Series Game 2: Magic Protect Home Field, shutout Newts, 8-0.
World Series Game 2 Final: Maple City, 8 New Carlisle 0 (Magic lead series 2-0) LA PORTE- After taking down the Newts in Game 1, Maple City built off of that momentum by handling the Newts, 8-0 in Game 2. The Maple City bats continued to stay hot as the Magic powered 5 Home Runs through the wind while Wes Ellis shut down the Newts on the mound. Liberatore, Ellis, and Jared Jonkman were all finding their Home Run stroke while Caleb Jonkman continued to set the table as Maple C
World Series Game 1: Magic take 1-0 series lead after 6-3 Win
World Series Game 1 Final: Maple City, 6 New Carlisle, 3 (Maple City leads series 1-0) LA PORTE- The 2017 ORWBL World Series kicked off on Sunday evening as the New Carlisle Newts travelled to Magic Park for a rematch of the 2016 World Series. This is now the 3rd time that these two ball clubs have faced off for the ORWBL World Series. New Carlisle took home their first ever ORWBL Championship against the Magic in 2013 (4-2) and swept away the Magic in last season's champion
Koch, Cotter named 2017 Most Valuable Players
NEW CARLISLE- Throughout the week, the Old Republic Wiffleball League has announced the 2017 season award winners. Today we conclude with the announcement of the 2017 Most Valuable Players. Jet City's Tony Koch was named the American League MVP while Olive Township's Aidan Cotter takes home the National League honors. One of the more experienced players in the league Tony Koch takes home a well deserved AL MVP after blasting out 72 Home Runs while leading the charge over in
Campbell, VanOverberghe win inaugural Gold Glove award
NEW CARLISLE- For the first time in league history, the Old Republic Wiffleball League will be handing out Golden Glove awards. With so many talented fielders in the league, it would be a mistake to not recognize some of the best fielders in the league. The top four nominees in each league were voted on by Managers while a 2 day twitter vote decided the 2017 Gold Glove winners. While the league will be handing out 3 Gold Gloves in each league heading forward, one player fro
Ellis, G. Smith win Cy Young
NEW CARLISLE- Throughout the week, the Old Republic Wiffleball League has been handing out its yearly honors. Today we announce the 2017 ORWBL Cy Young winners. Wes Ellis of Maple City has been named the American League Cy Young while Griffin Smith of Granger takes home the National League honors. Ellis, a roaver fielder transitioned to pitcher bursted onto the scene in 2016 leading the Cult West Warriors to a World Wiffleball Championship on the mound. Since then, Ellis ha
Friedman, Cotter win Manager of the Year honors
NEW CARLISLE- Throughout the week, the Old Republic Wiffleball League has been handing out its yearly honors. Today we announce the 2017 AL and NL Manager of the Year award winners. In the American League, Maple City's Alex Friedman edged out Cabo's Grant Duncan to take home his 4th Manager of the Year while Olive Township's Aidan Cotter took home the National League honors. For Friedman, this is his 4th Manager of the Year award which only trails New Carlisle's Koby Keck wh
C. Jonkman, Campbell win Rookie of the Year honors
NEW CARLISLE- Throughout the week, the Old Republic Wiffleball League will be handing out its yearly honors. Today we announce the 2017 Rookie's of the Year. As the league continues its youth movement, we continue to see talented new players join the league. While there were many deserving rookies, two of them stood out in a big way. Caleb Jonkman of Maple City has been named the AL ROY while Seth Campbell of Granger takes home the honors in the National League. In his fir
