Five of Top 10 ISC-Ranked Teams Playing In Peligro Sports Cup
Blair Setford • June 30, 2022
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Five of the ISC's top 10 ranked teams will be in action in New York City starting tonight at the Peligro Sports Cup. Games will be streamed on Softball Premier TV.
Hill United Chiefs are the unanimous #1 in the ISC Pre-Season Rankings as they begin the defense of their ISC World Tournament title. The newly named Bear Creek Gremlins were the unanimous #2 ranked team, with the NorthEast Drillers, Bear Creek Express, and JDT First Energy rounding out the Top 5. The Rankers see substantial improvement from the Ostrander Norsemen, jumping to 6th in the rankings after finishing 13th at the 2024 ISC World Tournament. Toronto Batmen, Kegel Black Knights, STK Fastball and Midland Explorers round out the Top 10. Due to the compressed 2025 season, the Final Rankings will be released following the June 27 weekend, with the being 2025 ISC World Tournament schedule coming shortly thereafter. 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 and below is the raw data from the committee. 1 Ohsweken, 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 Fargo, ND Kegel Black Knights 9 Kamloops, BC STK Fastball 10 Midland, MI Explorers 11 Amsterdam, NY Team 518 12 Waterdown, ON Hammer 13 Pueblo, CO Bandits 14 Stevens, PA Sandlot 15 Olympia, WA Lacey A's 16 Wiarton, ON Georgian Bay Giants 17 Fond du Lac, WI AHI Reapers 18 Kingston, ON Axemen 19 Appleton, WI Bar Buzz 20 Houston, TX Aces 21 Townsend, ON Tide 22 Sebringville, ON Sting 23 Walton, ON Brewers 24 Seattle, WA Dirt Dogs 25 Cross Lake, MB CanWest Thunder 26 Brisbane, AU Southside Stingers
At 40 years old , Scott McDonald is the definition of a seasoned competitor. A pitcher for the Walton Brewers , Scott has spent decades around the game, and in 2025, he’s not just lacing up his cleats—he’s helping guide the next generation of talent in one of fastpitch’s most storied tournaments: the ISC World Tournament . A Life Built Around the Game Scott’s journey in fastpitch began before he even truly understood it. “My parents took me to games from a young age—my dad Rick McDonald played,” he recalls. “I was just five years old when I started.” Following in his father’s footsteps, Scott found himself drawn to the competitive fire of the sport. Over the years, that competitive nature helped him thrive on the mound and build a reputation as a player who not only performs under pressure but also leads with purpose . A Pitcher, Mentor, and Builder of the Game Now one of the most experienced players in the Brewers’ dugout, Scott sees his role shifting. “I’m doing less playing and more coaching ,” he says. “I want to grow the team , help develop younger players, and pass on what I’ve learned.” He’s focused on teaching the finer points of the game—especially how to approach challenges mentally and tactically. His on-deck routine and superstition—“ Right cleat on first ”—might be a small detail, but it represents the kind of structure and preparation he instills in others.