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Wednesday, November 17, 2004 DuPage Dragons to Play at Benedictine University

The Central Illinois Collegiate League (CICL) and Benedictine University announced today that the DuPage Dragons of the CICL will play their home games at the new Sports Complex at Benedictine University in Lisle for the next five years. “We are excited that the CICL and the DuPage Dragons have chosen to call Benedictine University and Lisle their home,” said William Carroll, President of Benedictine University. “The Sports Complex continues to provide a variety of entertainment for the residents of Lisle and surrounding communities.” The Sports Complex is a joint venture between the Village of Lisle and Benedictine University. The complex features a lighted baseball stadium with 1,250 fixed seats and the ability to hold more than 3,000 fans on berm, picnic and luxury seating. The complex also has a lighted football/soccer stadium, a lighted softball field and an Olympic-caliber, nine-lane track. “The CICL has always desired a presence in Northern Illinois and specifically the Chicago area,” said Ron Riggle, Commissioner of the CICL. “The CICL is excited about playing at the new Sports Complex and exhibiting the high quality of baseball talent the league offers.” More than 150 Major League players have played in the CICL since the league’s inception in 1963 including Hall of Famers Kirby Puckett and Mike Schmidt. The Chicago Cubs’ new broadcaster Bob Brenly and former Cubs’ catcher Joe Girardi are also CICL alumni. The list of CICL alumni with ties to the Chicago White Sox includes Jack Perconte and Neal Cotts. The CICL is one of eight summer collegiate leagues certified by the NCAA that qualify for financial support from Major League Baseball. Many in baseball believe collegiate summer league baseball represents the highest level of non-professional baseball in America. For more information contact: Phil Brozynski, Benedictine University (630) 829-6094. Or go to Benedictine University Or DuPage Dragons Posted by Mike @ 7:48 PM

Saturday, November 13, 2004 East Peoria Scrappers Info

As announced earlier, one of two new teams for the Central Illinois Collegiate League in 2005 will be the East Peoria Scrappers. East Peoria's entry in the CICL is the first for the city since the league formed in 1963. The city of Peoria fielded a team in the league from 1963 through 1984. Ray Berta is the General Manager for the Scrapper; Nate Metzger will be the field manager and will be assisted by coaches Andy Eder and Ryan Britnell. This will be Metzger's 3rd year in the league having served as assistant coach for the Twin City Stars in 1999 and as the Stars' Field Manager in 2000. The Scrappers will play their home games at the EastSide Centre in East Peoria, a multi-purpose athletic complex located at 1 EastSide Drive. The complex has featured High School Associations State Softball Tournaments, the Illinois Coaches Association All-Star Baseball Game, the Illinois Elementary School Associations State Track Meets, the Illinois Elementary Associations State Baseball Tournaments, the Great Lakes Valley Conference Collegiate Softball Tournament, numerous state and national youth softball and baseball tournaments, and several major soccer tournaments. EastSide Centre consists of 5 softball fields, 5 baseball fields, 4 soccer fields, a water park, a 4,000 seat football stadium and 40,000 square foot recreation building. The facility has lighted parking for over 1,300 vehicles and is handicap accessible. The playing surfaces on all the ball diamonds are some of the best in the country. Each field is lighted, irrigated, under-drained and has an electic scoreboard with a public address system. Modern concessions and restrooms are located throughout the facility. Dan Cunningham is the Executive Director of the EastSide Centre. Posted by Mike @ 12:31 PM

Thursday, November 11, 2004 Scrappers Name Change
East Peoria Scrappers The newest entry to the CICL has changed its name from the Tri-County Scrappers to the East Peoria Scrappers. More information about the team and its East Peoria organization and support will follow. Posted by Mike @ 10:22 AM

Tuesday, November 9, 2004 CICL Announces Two New Teams for 2005

The CICL announced on Sunday the addition of two teams to its 2005 league lineup. Joining the league will be the DuPage Dragons from DuPage County, Illinois (Joliet area) and the East Peoria Scrappers. The Dragons and Scrappers join the Bluff City Bombers, Danville Dans, Galesburg Pioneers, Quincy Gems, Springfield Rifles and Twin City Stars increasing the league to 8 teams. This represents an all-time high in terms of team numbers in the league since it was formed in 1963. More details about these new teams will be posted here in the next several days. Posted by Mike @ 5:40 PM

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