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Down to the wire in the bottom of the 6th! Shea's single, Sterling's fly ball scoring Owen and Cam, and Austin's game-winning hit brought the Port Dover Schooners to victory with a final score of 17-16. What a game!
08/05/2026
There is a fastball diamond in Townsend, Ontario that bears his name.
This weekend at the 80th ISC World Tournament at Bear Creek, Ian Fehrman of Townsend walks into the ISC Hall of Fame.
Three ISC World Championships in a row with the Jarvis Travellers. ISF World Champion with Team Canada in 2015, the first Canadian world title in nearly 20 years. Pan Am gold in Toronto. One of the most feared hitters and elite shortstops Canada has ever produced.
It started on community diamonds in a small town where winters meant the pond and road hockey and summers meant softball from morning until the lights came on.
He was asked what he would tell a young player in Haldimand County who wants to follow his path.
"If you aren't doing it, someone else is."
Congratulations Opie.
Full story below. This one is worth reading.
"Might As Well, Eh." — The Story of Ian Fehrman, From Townsend to the ISC Hall of Fame. Ian Fehrman from Townsend is being inducted into the ISC Hall of Fame this weekend at Bear Creek. Back to back ISC World Titles. ISF World Champion with Team Canada. Pan Am gold. A kid who started on community diamonds and won everything the sport
Fresh off a victory, Carter Leach of the 16U Simcoe Giants shares his thoughts on the game. He breaks down a crucial play that made all the difference for the team. Hear his perspective on the win and what it took to secure it.
08/04/2026
Reid Phibbs got a phone call this week.
It was the Napanee Express. The defending U17 Canadian champions. They needed a pickup player for the national championship in Surrey BC.
Reid said yes. Then he called his Dad.
His father Andrew Phibbs is one of the best fastball players to ever come out of Haldimand County. He pitched for the Jarvis Travellers and won ISC World Tournament titles against the best programs on the planet.
This week his son walks into a national championship as a pickup player for the defending champions.
When Reid asked his Dad for advice heading into Surrey?
"Work hard and have fun."
And what would Reid tell a younger player from Haldimand who reads this and starts believing they could do something like this too?
"Never give up, keep pushing and work hard. The best work is the work you do when no one is looking."
Haldimand County, keep an eye on this one.
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From Hagersville to Surrey: Reid Phibbs Is Writing His Own Chapter in a Fastball Family Reid Phibbs from Hagersville got the call to play for the defending U17 Canadian champion Napanee Express in Surrey BC this week. His dad Andrew won ISC World Tournaments with the Jarvis Travellers. This is their story.
This coach is shining a light on TJ Campbell-Poyet, an incredible player who doesn't always get the spotlight but consistently leads the team with dedication and actions.
The Panthers and Giants battled on the field today. Key plays secured a decisive victory for the Giants, with a final score of 16-1. A tough game for the Panthers.
A commanding performance from the Simcoe Giants as they crush the Panthers 16-1. Carter Leach's crucial hit in the 4th inning allowed Liam Short to score, sealing a decisive victory.
The Simcoe Giants claimed a commanding 15-6 victory against the Guelph Royals. Key players like Matt Cloet, Carter Mead, and Felix consistently drove in runs, securing and extending the lead throughout the game.
The tension was palpable as the tying run scored. Hear from the player who delivered the clutch hit and what it felt like in the moment.
A pivotal moment in the Panthers vs. Giants game as the Giants execute a flawless double play. The score remains tight, making every play count.
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