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Wiffle Ball 2007:
12th Annual Northern Virginia Wiffle World Series
On August 11, 2007, the Twelfth Annual Northern Virginia WiffleBall World Series was held at Waters Field in Vienna, VA – the same field at which Brian grew up playing sports.
The event was an amazing success as over $47,000 was raised to benefit the Brain Tumor Center at Duke and to aid families dealing with a brain cancer diagnosis. Our event last year featured a kid's tournament and many children's attractions, including a moon bounce, an inflatable slide, mascots and games. U.S. Rep Tom Davis (R-11) and Ray Morough (Deputy Commonwealth Attorney, as well as State Senator Jeannemarie Devolites Davis vs Vienna Mayor Jane Seeman even kicked off the day with home run derbys. The action spilled over into the Vienna Fire Station, where a silent auction and raffle were held, Vienna Inn sponsored food and beverages. On the Field of Dreams, it was a total of 60 "Ol Skool vs. New Skool teams" with dreams of taking home the prestigious NVWWS trophy. History was made that sunny, Saturday as the first team to ever buy their way into the playoffs was crowned the champion of the wiffle world. Team Future, no stranger to previous playoffs and finals, was eliminated in the regular season and did not advance to playoffs as it appeared their dream of returning to the finals was shattered. Brandon Bracher re-grouped his team and decided to bid to donate to the foundation - and won an open spot in the playoffs. It literally "paid off" as Team Future (Brandon Bracher "Captain", Mark Vita and Jim Schiekofer) was focused and played unbelievable wiffle in the playoffs shocking Defending Champion Philly Shockers (John Baker "Captain", Matt Bell, Rob Fatscher and Bob Jones) in the Final Four 5-0. In the finals, Team Future faced talented, young guns from Vienna's Madison High, The Mighty Hawks, in a breathtaking finals. The finals displayed incredible pitching skills and everyone on the edge of their sits at Waters Field. It took over a decade but dreams of taking home the coveted trophy became a reality as Team Future defeated The Mighty Hawks 2-0. The 2007 MVP Award went to Future's clutch pitcher and NVWWS Hall of Famer, Jim Schiekofer. The 2007 Rollie Fingers Award Winner (best pitcher) went to Madison High's All-Met Player of the Year Jason Farley.
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| The volunteers at check-in |
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| The infamous Wiffle® Hall of Fame |
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| Mayor of Vienna- Jane Seeman |
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Chris Goodwin
Official Master of Ceremonies |
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| Our fearless & dedicated leader Mike Ryan |
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| Encouraging words from DR Carlson |
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| **Amy and her friend Screech announcing the Awards |
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| **A family event - 2YF Treasurer Bob & his son enjoying the day |
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| ***We love our volunteers |
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| ***We love our volunteers |
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| Larlyn Jennings- Captain of Team Clueless - accepts award for the most Bedell Points |
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| ***We love our volunteers |
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Team Clueless looking like they have a
clue at bat |
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