Clearfield VFW to Host 2014 State Teener Tournament

Pennsylvania VFW State Baseball Commissioner Fred Gonzalez recently announced that Clearfield has been chosen to host the 14U Teener League State Tournament July 24th to 27th, 2014. Eight teams from around the state will compete in the double elimination tournament to be held at the Lawrence Township Recreation Park.

As the host, our local 14U Teener team, Jim’s Sports Center, will automatically qualify for the tournament. This is a great opportunity for our local players to find out how they match up with state level competition. The 2012 Jim’s team was Area 6 champs and finished in fourth place at States. The 2013 team lost to Punxsy in the Area Finals.

Jim’s Sports Center 2013 roster:

  • Matt Collins (P, 1B)
  • Justin Fedder (2B, 3B)
  • Tommy Hazel (2B, SS, P)
  • Paul Kennedy (OF)
  • Marcus Luzier (3B, 2B)
  • Luke McGonigal (OF, 3B)
  • Ethan McGinnis (P, OF)
  • Thane Morgan (2B, P, SS)
  • Zane Morgan (C, OF)
  • Wil Myers (P, SS)
  • Jake Pennington (OF)
  • Jake Sorbera (C, SS, P)
  • Gavin Starr (OF)
  • Michael Ternoway (1B, 2B)
  • Jarrit Wagner (OF, 2B)
  • Reese Wilson (OF, SS)

Coaches: Mike Ternoway, Andy Sorbera, Todd Fedder, Ed Yeager, Sid Lansberry

Clearfield’s VFW 16U team had an outstanding year, winning the Area 6 title and the Pennsylvania State Championship held in Bellefonte, August 2nd through the 5th. Sponsored by Wise Eyes Opticals, the team finished with a 19-1 record, defeating Altoona in the state finals. It was the first state title for Clearfield in 13 years. Cole Kephart was named Most Valuable Player in the tournament. Brandon Orsich was the winning pitcher in the final game. Thomas Summers was credited with the save.

The Wise Eyes team recorded a two year record of 36-9-1. They were champions of the Punxsutawney Tournament in 2012 and 2013, Area 6 champs both years, and PA State Champs in 2013.

Wise Eyes Opticals 2013 Roster:

  • Noah Cline (2B, SS, OF)
  • Dan Collins (3B, C)
  • Spencer Herrington (2B, P)
  • Josh Kennedy (3B, P)
  • Cole Kephart (SS, P)
  • Logan Lykens (2B, P)
  • Brandon Orsich (P, SS)
  • Logan Puit (OF, C)
  • Sawyer Rowles (OF)
  • Erik Sellers (1B, 2B)
  • Josh Sorbera (C)
  • Thomas Summers (P, 1B)
  • Kaleb Taylor (1B)
  • Jonathan Trimpey (OF)

Coaches: Sid Lansberry, Ed Yeager, Andy Sorbera