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Time to reflect on the past…!
Another year of Oneida County American Legion baseball has come and gone. And once again, Adrean Post was the last one standing. Congrats to Whitestown Post as they won the County Championship. Please stand up and receive your pepper sandwich please.

So every team back in June had high hopes of winning the county and advancing to district play for their opportunity to play for a state championship. But all of these hopes were dashed as Adrean Post saved their best ball for the end. They were able to go on a run through the districts and advance to the state tournament. Unfortunately, they were not able to overcame some erratic play and were only able to go 1 and 2. Props to Andy Wengert as he carried AP with his right arm and bat. His pitching and timely hitting sparked AP during their run.

Jason Barrone capped a career at Adrean by pitching some brilliant games down the stretch. Glad you stayed Jay? And was their a better double play combo than Robert and Devins? These two turned critical dp's in post season that would help out any pitcher.

This just in...Devins named best shortstop in Central NY. Although his offensive stats are not the highest in the land, Devins is as solid a SS as they come. Any coach would be lucky to have him at the Short Stop Position. Their were visions of grandeur at many legions this past summer. Many squads were supposed to be up and coming and make a run at a title this year. But most were only able to make a run for the golf course. Ft. Schuyler had the attitude and swagger to make everyone believe that they would be one of the top teams this year. But what they had was themselves looking from the outside when playoffs started. What a disappointing season it must have been for them. Rumor has it that coach Jay Dispirito has stepped down and will be replaced by Henry Fink.

Sherrill finished with the best record in the county for the regular season.. But their lack of a quality non-league schedule caught up with them as they proved that they were not able to handle pressure situation and were eliminated in the playoffs (see W'town Post). Smith made an earlier than usual disappearance from this year's post season. But I am sure that they will be back next year stronger than ever.

And last and certainly least, Utica Post. Utica pulled out all the stops in the post season to try to advance to the state tournament. From pulling former players out of the bleachers to pitching guys on 3 hours rest, to making sarcastic and down right embarrassing comments on the field, this Utica team made a valiant effort in the post season. If only the hot dog vendor and groundskeeper had not turned down Utica's request for them to suit up and play the left side, they may have had a chance.

So another year has come and gone.

Congratulations to all the senior players who will be going off to college. Best of luck. The Jungle looks forward to next year, with a ton of young talented players returning for many teams. Continue to check out The Jungle all year round as weekly commentaries will appeal with all of the latest and greatest updates, rumors and takes on the world of high school and American legion baseball will appear.