The Chicora VFW went 5-0 to capture the Class C West Championship in Meadville Sunday, July 13th. They won their first 3 games against Bissells Silver Star (Sharon), McCormick (Erie), and Fishbone (Schuylkill County) before facing Chicora League rival Secrets of Hair Design in the winners bracket final. VFW won 12-10, holding off a 7th inning Secrets rally. VFW beat Ma Parkers (Erie) 12-9 in the Championship Game.
They were led offensively by Tim Giebel’s outstanding hitting performance; he was 10 for 14, with 7 homeruns, 16 RBI, and 6 intentional walks. Other top hitters were Dustin Defrancisis (.684 avg, 2 triples, 5 doubles), Josh Friel (.647 avg, 6 triples, 2 doubles), Adam Steiner (.529 avg, 3 doubles), and Doug Defrancisis (.471 avg, 2 triples, 4 doubles). Dustin Defrancisis handled the pitching duties for all 5 games.
Following is the unofficial order of finish.
1. Chicora VFW (Chicora League) 5-0
2. Ma Parkers (Harborcreek League) 5-2
3. Secrets of Hair Design (Chicora League) 3-2
4. Fishbone (Schuylkill County League) 3-2
5. Cooperstown Sand & Gravel (Franklin League) 3-2
5. Freaks (Schuylkill County League) 3-2
7. Kittanning Eagles (Chicora League) 2-2
7. McCormick Co. (Harborcreek League) 2-2
9. Rapid Reaction (Franklin League) 1-2
9. Bissell Silver Star (Shenango Valley League) 1-2
9. Glisson Welding (Bradford County League) 1-2
9. Hilltop Beer (Harborcreek League) 1-2
13. Ball’s Distributor (Chicora League) 0-2
13. Flynn Tire (Shenango Valley League) 0-2
13. Praha Hotel (Culmerville League) 0-2
13. Heffernan Hauling (Franklin League) 0-2