WOW, what a nail biter of a game! Wilton jumped out to the early lead. Clifton Park worked their back to capture the lead in the 3rd inning, only to find it tied after 5 innings. Both teams dug in, in the 6th pushing it into extra innings. After a very heated 7th inning Clifton Park came out on top. Clifton Park’s pitchers consisted of David Van Beusekom, Jake Blinstrub, Jack Normandin and Alex Boodram. All of them did very well under the pressure of Wilton’s bats. Clifton Park’s defense didn’t just stop with the pitching though. It was continued by the efforts of the outfield, which saw plenty of action. The outfield was made up of Evan Jones, Michael Hicks, Ryan Katinas, “Big” Mike Westfall, Kelsey Kohler and the snow cone catch of Sam “the man” Van der Veer. Clifton Park’s infield also did their part with solid efforts from Alex Boodram, “Cracker” Jack Normandin, Michael Miranda, Jake Blinstrub, Nick Popp (“Poppy”) and the tag team out combination of Kevin “K-Dog” Lynch with the throw down to David Van Beusekom, who but a key tag on a Wilton base runner for the second out in the 7th inning. The bats were also productive for Clifton Park. David Van Beusekom led the way with a double and a single. He was in excellent company with key singles from Evan Jones, Michael Miranda, Kelsey Kohler, Nick Popp, Sam Van der Veer and Ryan Katinas. Both teams played exceptionally well and showed determination, heart, teamwork and good sportsmanship throughout the game.