Cephas Roth Tournament Updated with Scores

Blair Setford • July 16, 2022

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A strong field of 10 teams, including eight from the ISC's Top 16 rankings, will be on hand in Tavistock, Ontario this weekend for the annual Cephas Roth Memorial starting Thursday night. All 10 teams in the tournament will be playing at the ISC World  Tournament in Moline, IL next month.


Organizers are utilizing three diamonds for this event all within three kilometres of each other - Queen's Park in downtown Tavistock, Optimist Park on the edge of town and in Shakespeare - all excellent diamonds. 


The schedule includes a junior showcase division this year featuring many of the top U23 talents that both Ontario and Newfoundland have to offer.


Tavistock Minor Ball looks forward to hosting this tournament starting this week on July 14. Food & drink will be available!


Thursday:

Elmira Expos 3 Alvinston Aces 0

WP Dustin Veenhof, relief Matt Wardrop


Junior Showcase

Newfoundland 12 Tavistock 9


Friday:

Waterdown Hammer 10 Ohsweken Redmen 5

WP Reese Yantzi LP Caleb Keeshig


Owen Sound 8 Newfoundland 2


Niagara Stompers 9 Ohsweken Redmen 0

WP Kyle Linton LP Caleb Keeshig


Hill United Chiefs 9 Toronto Batmen 4

WP Neil Patrick LP Greg Hammell


Kitchener Hallman Twins 7 Alvinston Aces 0

WP Martin Gonzalez LP Kunyalala Samuel


New York Gremlins 5 Bear Creek Express 0

WP Andrew Kirkpatrick LP Justin Schofield


Saturday

Hill United Chiefs 7 Elmira Expos 0

WP Adam Folkard LP Dan Martin


Kitchener Hallman Twins 2 Elmira Expos 1

WP Huemul Mata LP Dustin Veenhof


Niagara Stompers 6 Waterdown Hammer 0

WP Connor Brooks LP Clayton Robinson


Junior Showcase

Owen Sound 9 Tavistock 7


Toronto Batmen 7 Alvinston Aces 0

WP Ty Sebastian KP Pami Madzuluhwa


Bear Creek Express 6 Waterdown Hammer 0

WP Sean Cleary LP Reese Yantzi


New York Gremlins 7 Niagara Stompers 0

WP Sammy Villalvazzo LP Pita Rona


Bear Creek Express 5 Ohsweken Redmen 0

WP Justin Schofield LP Caleb Keeshig


Kitchener Hallman Twins 12 Toronto Batmen 0

WP Martin Gonzalez LP Tyler Randerson


Hill United Chiefs 5 Alvinston Aces 2

WP Nick Patrick


Toronto Batmen 4 Elmira Expos 0

WP Tyler Randerson LP Dan Martin


Bear Creek Express 7 Niagara Stompers 3

WP Sean Cleary LP Pita Rona


Hill United Chiefs 5 Kitchener Hallman Twins 0

WP Adam Folkard LP Huemul Mata


New York Gremlins 8 Ohsweken Redmen 1

WP Andrew Kirkpatrick LP Caleb Keeshig


New  York Gremlins 7 Waterdown Hammer 0

WP Josh Pettett LP Clayton Robinson


Sunday Playoffs

Bear Creek Express 6 Hill United  Chiefs 5

WP Justin Schofield, Save Sean Cleary; LP Adam Folkard, relief Pablo Migliavacca

 

New York Gremlins 4 Kitchener Hallman Twins 3

WP Andrew Kirkpatrick, Save Sammy Villalvazo LP Huemul Mata in relief of Martin Gonzalez


Championship:

Bear Creek Express 6 New York Gremlins 1

WP Sean Cleary, relief Colin Walsh LP Sammy Villalvazo, relief Josh Pettett


Congratulations to Bear Creek Express, 2022 Cephas Roth Champions



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

By Brian Eradus • April 22, 2025
At 36 years old , Yusuke Morita is an experienced outfielder with a sharp mind, a calm presence, and a competitive spirit that runs deep. Now a member of Bear Creek Express , after suiting up for Glow Worm in 2024, Yusuke continues to prove that age is just a number when you play with heart, preparation, and purpose. Born and raised in Susaki, Kochi, Japan , Yusuke has grown into an international competitor while staying true to his roots—and his deep respect for the game. A Lifelong Commitment to the Game Yusuke’s fastpitch journey began in elementary school , when he joined his local softball team. With few other options for sports in his area, fastpitch quickly became his focus. His father, who also served as a coach, helped instill a strong work ethic early on. “He taught me the importance of thinking through the game and practicing with intention,” Yusuke says. That foundation served him well—both as a player and as a person. “There were never any major problems when I started,” he says. “It was always about learning, improving, and enjoying the sport I loved.” Leading with Focus and Family Values While many athletes get pumped up with noise and energy before a game, Yusuke takes a different approach: meditation . “I imagine myself in the game—both succeeding and making mistakes—so I can focus completely. It helps me give my best in training and stay centered during competition.” Outside of softball, Yusuke spends his time with his family. That balance—between intense athletic focus and peaceful personal time—has shaped him into the calm and consistent player he is today.

US West Qualifier in Oregon May 23-25

By Blair Setford • April 20, 2025
**Tournament Details:** Clark Evans Memorial Tournament Date: Memorial Day weekend (May 24-25, 2025) Location: Darnell Wright Sports Complex, 303 W Foothills Dr, Newberg, OR Host Team: NW Braves Shayne Arndt 541-561-1613 Tournament Director: Zak Hedgecock UiC: Rich Silva and four other umpires have committed. ISC Rep: Keith Erkenbrack This is a US West Qualifier for the 2025 ISC World Tournament Team Update: 1 NW Braves of Oregon - Shayne Arndt 2 Montana Young Guns - Bob Shaffer 3 Seattle K-Club - Brandon Dixon 4 Grants Pass Falcons - Mike Duffy 5 Westside Jacks - Jeff Hannan 6 Grass Valley Greens - Bobby Alvara 7 PNW Naturals - Mark Seward 8 CR Brewers - Roger Jones 9 California LUFTSHOOTSEED - Eric 10 Renegades 11 CA Wololok - Kenneth Swearinger Jr 12 Free Agents - contact Shayne Arndt to be added to the roster. Considering: 13 Seattle Interbay Door - Charlie Bendock 14 Boise Riverdogs - Greg Alder 15 MT Pinebettles - Frank Hendrix III