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Cooperstown memories

By Angie Frederickson, Staff writer | August 1, 2015

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The BPT Hammer

The BPT Hammer (pictured) played in the American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame Invitational Tournament in Cooperstown, N.Y. Led by head coach and former Major League player Al Benjamin, they competed against 102 other teams from across the country. The team finished strong, winning four of their last five games and playing into the fourth round of the championship tournament. A highlight of their time at Cooperstown was playing late into the night, ending with a 12:38 a.m. victory. The BPT Hammer players and coaches are (back row, from left) coach Rod Desroches, Ford Lancaster, Mark Thiele, Adam Desroches, coach Lantz Howell, Leyton Howell, Blake Petry, Dylan Shoemake, head coach Al Benjamin; (front row, from left) Cade Alpard, Vincent Ori, Jason Ferworn, James Todd, Diego Denson and William Kight. Not pictured (injured): Thomas Jackson.

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