Chiefs Top-Ranked Team for 2025 ISC World Tournament

Blair Setford • July 3, 2025

No Change in Top Seven Teams; Grande Prairie Enter in at #10

Hill United Chiefs will look to defend their ISC World Championship as the top-ranked team heading into the 2025 ISC World Tournament starting July 26 in North Mankato, MN at Caswell Park.


There were no changes in the top 7 in the rankings. STK from Kamloops, BC edged ahead of Fargo, ND Kegel Black Knights into the #8 spot while Grande Prairie, AB Pirates enter into the rankings at #10.  Sandlot Merchants, from Stevens, PA, were the biggest upward movers of the previously ranked teams, jumping three spots to #11 on the strength of three tournament wins.


The ISC rankings committee is overseen by Greg Nydick, Rich Haldane and Bill Berkenpass. Committee members have been selected from across North America and is comprised of players, coaches, administrators and associates. We hope this diverse selection balances each other out and allows for all teams to have rankers that see them.

 

Here's the full rankings list including the change from the pre-season list and below is the raw data from the committee.


Rank Team  Change

  1. Oshwken, ON Hill United Chiefs -
  2. Chippewa of the Thames, ON Bear Creek Gremlins -
  3. Richmond, VA Northeast Drillers -
  4. Chippewa of the Thames, ON Bear Creek Express -
  5. Chippewa of the Thames, ON JDT First Energy -
  6. Lake Crystal, MN Ostrander Norsemen -
  7. Toronto, ON Batmen -
  8. Kamloops, BC STK Fastball +1
  9. Fargo, ND Kegel Black Knights -1
  10. Grande Prairie, AB Pirates N/R
  11. Stevens, PA Sandlot +3
  12. Amsterdam, NY Team 518 -1
  13. Pueblo, CO Bandits -
  14. Waterdown, ON Hammer -2
  15. Midland, MI Explorers -5
  16. Wiarton, ON Georgian Bay Giants -
  17. Olympia, Wa Lacey A's -2
  18. Ensenada, MX Team Marquez N/R
  19. Kingston, ON Axemen -1
  20. Fond du Lac, WI AHI Reapers -3
  21. Appleton, WI Bar Buzz -2
  22. Houston, TX Aces -2
  23. Townsend, ON Tide -2
  24. Walton, ON Brewers -1
  25. Brisbane, AU Southside Stingers +1
  26. Cross Lake, MB CanWest Thunder -1
  27. Seattle, WA Dirt Dog -3
  28. Sebringville, ON Sting -6
  29. Winnipeg, MB Peguis Redmen N/R
  30. Madison, WI Bar Blues N/R
  31. Grass Valley, CA Greens N/R
  32. Wabash, IN Sting N/R

2025 Ontario Challenge Cup Schedule

By Blair Setford • September 10, 2025
Here's the schedule for the 2025 Ontario Challenge Cup Sept 26-28 in Ingersoll. Games start Friday at 7p at Victoria Park resuming Saturday and Sunday at 830a. We have 14 teams representing 8 leagues from across Ontario. The winning team will receive a paid berth in #ISCWT2026

Beware of Phishing Attempts

By Blair Setford • August 20, 2025
We've been made aware that there are bogus emails purporting to be sent from ISC President Chris Santos, asking for help and gift cards. These are "phishing attempts" trying to get the receiver to reveal personal information or provide a gift card or other monetary assistance. Neither the ISC, nor Chris Santos nor any other Executive Committee member, will ever contact you asking for financial help. Please recognize the signs of "phishing attempts" as outlined n graphic. There other ways to identify phishing emails, including checking the "From" email address and hovering over any links before your click on them. Awareness and knowledge are your best defence against "phishing attempts". There are multiple online resources that you can access including this one which provides great information on how to identify a suspicious email.