Boys of Summer at Circle Tap in Denmark, WI This Weekend

Blair Setford • July 5, 2022

Updated with Scores

Eight teams from the ISC's Top 16 rankings will be in action in Denmark, WI this weekend as the Boys of Summer tournament hosted by Circle Tap gets going.


Games start Thursday night with #5 ranked Circle Tap Dukes opening against #11 Omma Tigres while #14 AHI Reapers take on #16 Wander Spring Chippers.


There will be a brief ceremony before the 7pm game on Friday night for the Hall of Fame induction ceremony.


 BoS All Tournament Team:

Andrew Kirkpatrick - Gremlins (Pitcher)

Pablo Migliavacca - Hill United (Pitcher)

Ernesto Sanchez - Omma Tigres (Catcher)

Tyron Bartorillo - Kegel (Infielder)

Jesus Cardona - Omma Tigres (Infielder)

Justin Laskowski - Circle Tap (Infielder)

Shane Boland - Hill United (Infielder)

Ben Enoka - Gremlins (Outfielder)

Carlos Javier Colmenarez - AWP (Outfielder)

Mathieu Roy - Gremlins (Outfielder)

Blair Ezekiel - Circle Tap (Designated Player)

Most Valuable Hitter - Jerome Raemaki - Gremlins

Most Valuable Pitcher - Zach Pierce - Kegel

Most Valuable Player - Jerome Raemaki - Gremlins



Scores:

Yusuke Morita: Zen-Focused and Ready to Compete for Bear Creek Express

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US West Qualifier in Oregon May 23-25

By Blair Setford • April 20, 2025
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