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Granger Panthers Sweep Maple City Magic to Win First ORWBL World Series Title
The 2021 ORWBL World Series resumed on Saturday, August 28th as the Granger Panthers hosted the 4x defending World Series Champion Maple City Magic at Snead Field. The Panthers made a huge statement at Magic Park last weekend as they went in there and won both games to steal home field advantage. Just two wins away from their first ORWBL World Series title, the excitement level at Snead Field was at an all time high. Game 3 started in similar fashion as the previous two gam
Panthers Two Wins Away from First World Series Title after Taking both Games at Magic Park
The 2021 ORWBL World Series kicked off on Sunday as the National League Champion Granger Panthers traveled to Magic Park in LaPorte to take on the 4x defending World Series champion Maple City Magic out of the American League. This is the second time that these two franchises have met up in the World Series as they faced off back in 2018 as Maple City swept the series four games to none to capture their 2nd consecutive title. With the wind blowing out at Magic Park, both of
2021 ORWBL World Series Preview
The 2021 ORWBL World Series is almost here as the Granger Panthers are set to take on the Maple City Magic in the Best of 7 series. It will be the second time that these two teams square off in the World Series as they met up in the 2018 World Series as Maple City won their 2nd consecutive title in a four game sweep. By the time the Panthers reached the World Series that year, the majority of their roster was depleted with injuries so they are certainly excited about this n
Maple City Magic Win 6th Straight ALCS as they Seek 5th Consecutive World Series Title
The Maple City Magic squared off against the Bourissa Hills Wildcards in the American League Championship Series as ALCS wiffleball returned to the storied Palace of Bourissa Hills. For the majority of the season it appeared as though the Maple City Magic would be meeting up with the Flat Rock Cyclones who won the American League regular season title as they finished with a 26-4 record. That all changed at the trade deadline when MVP candidate Tyler Shupert requested a trade
Granger Panthers win NLCS, Advance to World Series for 1st time since 2018
For the first time since 2018, the Granger Panthers return to the World Series in what will be their 2nd trip in what is now their 5th season as a member of the Old Republic Wiffleball League. Ever since joining the league, the Panthers have finished atop of the National League standings in each of their first 5 regular season campaigns. Like many teams have had in the league, the Panthers have ran into some playoff struggles over the years but they have been able to work pa
Managers Ballots for 2021 Regular Season Awards Released
For the first time in league history, we are releasing all of the Managers ballots for the 2021 regular season awards. As we have done in the past, all Managers voted for their top 3 in each league for each respective awards. Players/Managers received 3 points for a 1st place vote, 2 points for a 2nd place vote, and 1 point for a 3rd place vote. Here are all sixteen ballots: Mark Richards (Cyclones) AL MVP 1. Caleb Jonkman (MC) 2. Tyler Shupert (BH) 3. Mark Richards (FR) N
Bourissa Hills' DJ Hill and Great Lakes' Andy Sieradzki Take Home 2021 ORWBL MVP Honors
Throughout the week, the Old Republic Wiffleball League has been handing out its yearly honors. Today we conclude awards week as we announce the winners of the 2021 American and National League Most Valuable Player Awards. The MVP Awards are handed out each year to the most valuable player in each league. Managers voted for their top three in each category for both the American and National League. Players/Managers received 3 points for a 1st place vote, 2 points for a 2nd
Flat Rock's Mark Richards and Mishawaka's Anthony Rieff Named 2021 Cy Young Award Winners
Throughout the week, the Old Republic Wiffleball League has been handing out its yearly honors. Today we announce the 2021 American and National League Cy Young Award winners. The Cy Young Award is presented to the top pitcher in each respective league. Managers voted for their top three in each category for both the American and National League. Players/Managers received 3 points for a 1st place vote, 2 points for a 2nd place vote, and 1 point for a 3rd place vote. At the
Bourissa Hills' Zach Rehlander and Mishawaka's Ryan Warmoth win 2021 Manager of the Year Awards
Throughout the week, the Old Republic Wiffleball League will be handing out its yearly honors. Today we announce the winners of the 2021 American and National League Manager of the Year Awards. The Manager of the Year Awards are presented annually to the top managers in each league. Managers voted for their top three in each category for both the American and National League. Players/Managers received 3 points for a 1st place vote, 2 points for a 2nd place vote, and 1 poin
League Championship Series' Matchups set as Magic, Wildcards, Panthers, and Meatspins Advance
The 2021 American and National League Championship Series' matchups are all set as we went from 16 teams to 4 after a crazy day of playoff Wiffleball on Sunday. Starting off in the Panthers regional, it was the first year Glen Lee Skeeters who picked up their first postseason win in franchise history as they sent home one of the most successful teams in league history in the play-in game as they took down New Carlisle by the score of 10-5. The Skeeters were able to carry the
