Playing in just their first season with Welland Slo-Pitch, this team didn't waste any time capturing themselves some new hardware.
After earning their way into Pod A with an impressive 20-8 regular season record, they fought their way through a murderers row of top level competition during the playoff tournament to come away with the crown.
Your 2023 Men's Pod A champions, the Niagara Indians.
Since their inaugural season all the way back in 1986, this team has been aging like fine wine into their incredible 37th season with Welland Slo-Pitch.
Led by experienced vets (such as their longest tenured players, and former league MVPs, Paul Fasan and Reg Stortz) along with some young talent (including their 2023 MVP Ricky Dew), they showed the league that they still have plenty left in the tank as they captured their franchise's 6th championship.
The oldest team in the league is your newest Men's Pod B champions, the Cougars.
With so many great teams in the league, winning 1 championship is difficult. Winning 3 in a row takes a ton of talent, consistent effort and no doubt a little bit of luck.
Led by their MVPs John Harvey and Sandi Griffi, they finished with a 21-5-1 regular season record before sweeping through a 4-0 playoff weekend to capture their 3rd title in 6 years.
Your 2023 Coed Pod A Champions, the Welland 88s.
This team continues to rise.
After taking last year's eventual champs to the brink of defeat in 2022, they came back even stronger this season with a talented and motivated roster.
They rolled through their playoff pod with a perfect 3-0 Saturday record and a convincing 18-4 finals victory on Sunday to take home their franchises' 3rd season win since 2018.
Your 2023 Coed Pod B champions, the Old Fashioned Wackoffs - I mean WalkOffs!
With a well meshed roster of returning players and fresh new faces, there was never a dull moment playing for or against this team.
After an up and down 13-15-2 regular season, they put it all together when it mattered most and peaked at the right time.
Thanks to male MVP Kyle's versatility and Maria's amazing catch in right field that earned her female MVP honors (and $100), they may have to change their name to Heart Breakers after a thrilling final game victory in the playoffs.
Your 2023 Coed Pod C champions, the Ball Breakers.