The Cicero Rattlers Rising Stars team competed in the Rising Stars 15u tournament in Oswego, NY on Legends Field.
This team featured a talented mix of players from Cicero, North Syracuse and Liverpool, ranging from 13-15 years old.
In game one, the Rattlers faced the Team PAC 15u team from Rochester, NY.
Game 1 Lineup
Peyton Lants
Nicholas Capece
Lucas Thelen
Hunter Corkran
Kenton Cochran
Daniel Capp
Jacob Sadowski
Luke Crawford
Jameson Walker
Bruno Kinsey
Jadien Gunnip
Game one pitchers: Bruno Kinsey, Jameson Walker, Lucas Thelen
Game one MVP: Peyton Lants, who had 1 hit, 1 walk and 1 run at bat and made several outstanding plays in the outfield – including a long sprint to catch a foul ball for an out.
Final score: 8-3 Team PAC. The game was closely played, with the exception of one inning in which the Rattlers gave up 4 runs.
In game two, the Rattlers faced the Accelerate Elite 15u Black team from Whitesboro, NY.
Game 2 Lineup
Peyton Lants
Nicholas Capece
Lucas Thelen
Daniel Capp
Jadien Gunnip
Jacob Sadowski
Luke Crawford
Hunter Corkran
Kenton Cochran
Bruno Kinsey
Game two pitchers: Hunter Corkran
Game two MVP: Hunter Corkran, who pitched a great game and held AE to 1 run until the final inning.
Final score: 4-0 Accelerate Elite. An excellent game that remained 1-0 until the final inning when AE pulled ahead and kept Cicero scoreless.
In game three, the Rattlers were set to face the Corning Elite 15u team from Corning, NY.
Game 3 Lineup:
1. Peyton Lants
2. Bruno Kinsey
3. Lucas Thelen
4. Daniel Capp
5. Kenton Cochran
6. Nicholas Capece
7. Jadien Gunnip
8. Luke Crawford
9. Hunter Corkran
10. Jacob Sadowski
11. Jameson Walker
Scheduled Game 3 pitchers: Peyton Lants, Kenton Cochran
The Rattlers were ready to make a run for it on Sunday, but were denied the chance when all games were cancelled due to rain and field conditions.