Page 11 - Sports Energy News, Cornwall, Issue No 150

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Cornwall River Rats 9U and 10U Teams Compete
at Cooperstown Wooden Bat Tournament
enjoyed all the baseball history
By Cassandra Lefebvre
and activities that Cooperstown
ooperstown, NY — The has to offer.
CCornwall River Rats 9U Tournament organizers had
and 10U teams recently travelled high praise for the Cornwall
to Cooperstown, New York, to teams, calling them “true
compete in the Cooperstown ambassadors of the game,”
Backyard Classic — a popular and commending the players,
wooden bat baseball tournament coaches, and parents alike.
held in Oneonta, NY.
“Cornwall 10U coaches and
Both teams faced stiff players were amazing! Every
competition in a talented pool parent should be proud of what
of teams from across NY, New good young ball players and
Jersey, Montreal, and the Seaway kids you have raised. Hope to
Valley. Despite the challenges, see you next year at the Wood
the young River Rats players Bat!”
remained competitive, showcasing It was a weekend filled with
their skills, teamwork, and baseball, fun, and memories
sportsmanship on the diamond.
that will last a lifetime —
The trip wasn’t just about and the Cornwall River Rats
baseball. Players, coaches, and can be proud of the way they
families also visited the iconic represented their community
Baseball Hall of Fame and both on and off the field.

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