by nc posted 07/09/2010
 
Kissimmee, FL…  The 11U Wayland Blazers proved to the nation that they belonged competing for a National Championship.   During the first set of pool play games, the Blazers swung their way right into the Diamond bracket to be amongst the top 16 teams in the country. 
 
The Blazers had their talents pushed to the test with a week of tough games scheduled.  However, the Blazers showed that their talents exceeded most of the competition by defeating respectable southern teams from Jacksonville, Tampa Bay (twice), Port St. Lucie, and an international team from Columbia.  The Blazers showed off their advanced skills through fantastic pitching, timely hitting, solid defense, multiple pick-offs, drag bunts, and sophisticated coaching to earn the #8 seed entering the single elimination round. 
 
Stellar pitching combined with excellent defense and line drives at the plate helped the Blazers defeat Tampa Bay for the 2^nd time to get past the first round of elimination.  The Blazers ran out of bullets in the 2^nd round of elimination when the #1 seed eliminated them.  The Blazers finished the week with a 5-3 record, and placed 8^th overall in the National Tournament, which earned them medals.  
 
Competing and earning medals at the National Championship was the culmination of the 11U Blazers’ season.  The Blazers finished their season with an overall outstanding record of 31-8.  The Blazers may be #8 in the country, but they are #1 in our hearts. 

    

by r c posted 05/31/2010
 

Wayland Blazers U11 Team

 

2010 CHAMPIONS

 

Duquette Tournament

 

Hinsdale, MA…  The Dan Duquette Sports Academy hosted a 5-team U11 tournament with teams throughout Massachusetts.  The Wayland Blazers set the pace for the weekend by beating Athletes Edge Red in Game 1 of a 5 game weekend series, and never looked back!  The Blazers continued to put on a “Laser Show” for the rest of the tournament, outscoring their opponents 54-5!

 

The Blazers entered the Championship game (undefeated) as the number 1 seed to face the number 2 seed, Athletes Edge Red.  With the game tied at 2 a piece, the Blazers dug in, and broke out in the 5^th inning to take a respectful 8-2 lead to solidify the Championship!

 

    

posted 07/06/2009
 

Champions!

Wayland Blazers U11 Team 

2009 CHAMPIONS

Joseph "Nipper" & Alice Maher Memorial
4th of July Baseball Tournament

Waltham, MA ...  In it's debut Nipper Maher Memorial 4th of July Tournament, the U11 Wayland Blazers team finished the weekend as champions.  Ten teams, from Waltham to Canada, participated in the senior division (12 & under) of this well established and popular holiday tournament.  In this double elimination competition, the team entered the championship game undefeated.  For the championship, the Blazers faced a strong, enduring, and focused team from Wayland that played a very competitive game.

In the five games played, the Blazers only let up 6 runs.  The tournament MVP was awarded to Spencer Yee.  Way to go, Spencer!

Thank you, players and families for your sacrifices and support of this program.  Congratulations, players, on a successful and fun season with the Wayland Blazers.

    

posted 06/20/2009