Power Rangers triumph over Pompton Lakes led by XOFL's Wenz
Now Playing: Wenz K's 10, Team earns 1st ever State Sectional Finals appearance
HARDYSTON- From the first snap on his curveball you knew something special was going to happen. Tyler Wenz dominated the Pompton Lakes offense and The Wallkill Valley Rangers triuphed 8-4 earning their first ever appearance to the State Sectional Finals. Wenz, of Ferdinand Magellan, earned the victory while striking out 10 and walking only 1 to go 7-1 on the season. Once again, Wenz, and other XOFL Players were on top of their game, proving that XOFL Players are some of the best atheletes in the county. Tommy Babcock, Steve Simmons, Tyler Wenz, and Gil Tussey have all played huge roles for us this season and it's good the XOFL has such talented and athletic players." Tommy Babcock of The Blue Barracudas set the table for the Ranger offense with a sac fly and a triple. Steve Simmons of The League Champs played a solid game both in the field and at the plate, Simmons had a key double that scored Minard Houghtaling. The Rangers(26-4)ranked 19th in the state, will face Pequannock (8th in the state) in the Group 2 North 1 Finals at Harold Sisco Field in Hardyston. Simmons feels confident about the game stating,"Pequannock has been one of the hottest teams in the state right now, but we have our Ace Bobby Gagg throwing and we are pretty confident and it should be one of the best atmospheres that I have ever played in." The Rangers met Pequannock and defeated them 4-2 back in April led by an extraordinary pitching performance by Gil Tussey of The Cudas.