BREAKING NEWS

- Long Grove A's have been invited to participate in the Perfect Game WWBA 17u World Championships in Marietta Georgia at the East Cobb Complex July 7-13

- Long Grove finished in the top 4 in the Fox Valley High School Fall league this year losing in the semi-finals of the 32 team league


-  Congratulations to Erick King and Mike Praljak of Stevenson High School and Ryan Burke of Hampshire High School who all had standout years on their respective football teams this season.  Also congratulations to all 3 for making the 2008 IHSA High School football playoffs.  Great job guys!!!

- Congratulations to Brian "TTR" Boyle for placing 4th at the World Finals in Cologne Germany at the World Cyber Game Championships.  Brian participated in the WCG game championships in PGR 4 Racing as a member of the United States team that was going over to Germany to defend their 2007 team championships gold medal they won in 2007 in Seattle. 

Team USA didn't come home with the gold this year but Brian came back with a 4th place finish in the individual event which was his highest finish ever and one of the top ranked players in the world!!!! 

Brian also was the United States Champion this year in PGR 4 racing.  Brian looks forward to winning the Gold next year as the WCG event goes to China in 2009.  Great job Brian and win that Gold medal next year in China Vroom! Vroom!!!!!


- BREAKING NEWS!!!!!!!!


Long Grove A's 2009 Tournament schedule announced


June 4-7 Indiana University 17u Tournament Bloomington IN

June 18-21 University of Evansville 18u Tournament Evansville IN

June 25-28 Michgan 18u Tournament Ann Arbor MI

July 7-13 Perfect Game WWBA 17u World Championships in Marietta GA

July 16-19 Wright State University Best of Midwest 17u/18u Tournament

July 26-August 1 18u CABA World Series in Struthers Ohio



Long Grove A's get stronger in 2009!!!!


We are proud to announce the additions of Andrew Arenson and Jake LeMay, Ben Dallesasse, Nick DeGrazia and Kris Nordby to our 2009 Long Grove A's Roster. 

Arenson, Dallesasse and LeMay were key members of the Naperville Red team that made it to the final 4 at the CABA World Series at East Cobb this summer and will give our lineup a boost in all areas this year. 

Nordby played last season for the Schuamburg Seminoles and is a standout on his high school team.  DeGrazia is another standout player from St. Patrick's High school and joins Joey Igyarto, Eric Jenkins and Jeremy Daugherty on the A's roster in 2009.  Both these players fill a specific need for our team and will give us much more quality depth in all areas.


Here is a quick look at the new additions to the Long Grove A's



Andrew Arenson was a top level player for the Reds last season and at 6 ft 5 he is a power hitting 1st basemen that also will be counted on to pitch big games for us next year he led our fall ball team in homeruns this season.

Jake LeMay is a true # 1 pitcher that has great control and really locates his pitches well.   He brings a toughness and mental approach to the game you just don't see everyday from kids.  Just nasty and his stuff is electric and should be one of the top pitchers in the state in 2009

Ben Dallesasse was the Reds go to pitcher last year and played a solid 3rd base.  Throws extremely hard and brings a nice pop with the bat too.  Had a nice fall season this year and we're looking forward to seeing him in 2009

Nick DeGrazia is one of the fastest players on the team.  Led our fall ball team in steals and runs scored this season.  Can play any place in the outfield and his speed and agility makes him the perfect lead off hitter our lineup.  Causes major headache on the bases which will make us tough to beat next year

Kris Nordby big strong lefty pitcher that also plays 1st base.  Gives us another lefty arm in our rotation.  Will be counted on to give us quality innings as a starter and as a closer this season.  Great kid with a tough as nails attitude when he takes the mound.  Expecting big things from Kris in 2009





Long Grove finish top 8 at East Cobb


Congratulations to our 2008 16 U team that traveled to East Cobb Georgia and finished in the top 8 of the CABA World Series.  Illinois was well represented at the World Series with 3 teams making the championship round.