Catdogs finished in third place. The team consisted of Mike Curry, Jason LeBold, Madison Curry and Drako.From left: Third-place Catdogs Jason LeBold, Madison Curry, Mike Curry and Drako; runners-up ’24 Champs Nick DeBlasis, Keenan McCafferty and Ethan Marseglia; and champions Team Griff Jack Welsh, Luke Mazzoni, Max Grabon and Frank Grabon.Capt. Nicholas DeBlasis and community relations officer Chris Hanejko with home run derby winners Colton Santiago and Anthony Jakeman.Rep. Ed Neilson and his teamSen. Joe Picozzi’s team consisted of Marc Collazzo, Elijah Wilson, Shayne Gittel and Jason Grensky.Rob Gurtcheff for Philly team members Jeremiah Murrell, Rob Gurtcheff, Carolina Wieman and Menachem MullerRyan Gordon, Sean Donahue and James Ferrari, of Ferrari’s LandscapingRunners-up ’24 Champs Nick DeBlasis, Keenan McCafferty and Ethan Marseglia
The 8th Police District on Aug. 30 held its fifth annual Wiffle Ball Tournament at Parkwood Youth Organization.
About two dozen teams took part, with free entry.
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Proceeds from food and drink sales went to the 8th Police District Advisory Council.
The day also included cornhole and music by DJ Rockstar, who before the games played a version of the Star-Spangled Banner by Dolly Parton.
Capt. Nicholas DeBlasis, commander of the 8th district, thanked all participants, community relations officer Chris Hanejko and other officers in the 8th, along with state Rep. Ed Neilson, state Sen. Joe Picozzi and City Councilman Brian O’Neill for their donations.
Team Griff won the double-elimination tournament, beating the previously unbeaten ‘24 Champs twice in the final. Members of the championship team were Frank Grabon, Max Grabon, Luke Mazzoni and Jack Welsh.
Anthony Jakeman won the home run derby, as did Colton Santiago in the 12-and-under division. ••
Capt. Nicholas DeBlasisTeam Griff won the championship. Team members were Frank Grabon, Max Grabon, Luke Mazzoni and Jack Welsh.
Courtesy of ATF Special Agent in Charge, Eric DeGree
“Our team of ATF special agents are working tirelessly with our partners in the Philadelphia Carjacking Task Force,” shared Eric DeGree.
