COMMACK NORTH LITTLE LEAGUE TEAM WINS WILLIAMSPORT TITLE & BACK IN THE EAST REGIONALS FOR FOURTH YEAR IN A ROW
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Derek Jeter said, “It is not about perfect. It is about heart and effort. How you bring those two to the game each and every day. That is what makes the difference”.
From the beginning of the Williamsport Tournament, the team from Commack North has been a shining example of heart, determination and a true desire to win for not only themselves, but their family and community. After capturing the Williamsport title with great pitching by Craig Pihlkar and a powerful line-up, the team from Commack NY is beginning its fourth quest to win the East Regional Title and go to Livemore, CA to play in the Little League World Series. Last year, the team from Commack won the tournament and made it all the way to the U.S. Title game.
Coach Mike Campione was quoted saying, “The boys played very well in the Williamsport Tournament and while we know the East Regional competition is going to be tough the Commack Team is all heart and never stops believing”. He is joined by fellow coaches John Lagner and Bob Pihlkar, who marks his return to the East Regional Tournament as a coach.
“We are very excited that the team played so well this year and earned their spot in the East Regional Tournament. I and the entire community looks forward to coming out each day and supporting our players and coaches”, said Doug Silverman, Commack North Little League President.
The Tournament festivities start on Friday, July 22, 2016 and continue until Thursday, July 28, 2016.