Meet the Players: Spotlight on Giants, Explorers, and Stingers as #ISC2025 Gets Underway

Brian Eradus • July 27, 2025

🏆 The 2025 ISC World Tournament kicks off today in North Mankato, Minnesota! 🥎

As the action gets underway, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible athletes who help build the legacy of this tournament.

Today we’re featuring exclusive Player Profiles from teams hitting the field tomorrow — the Georgian Bay Giants, Midland Explorers, and Southside Stingers — highlighting the stories, dedication, and talent behind the players who make the ISC what it is.


🔦 Georgian Bay Giants – Yuya Yamawaki
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Precision and Persistence on the Mound


🔦 Southside Stingers – Corie List
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Leading the Charge for the Southside Stingers


🔦 Midland Explorers – Tony Wark
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From Little League to the Big Leagues of Men’s Fastpitch


📲 Stay tuned each day as we continue to share their journeys, insight, and passion for the game — one player at a time.


The #ISC2025 tournament starts now!


🔗 Visit iscfastpitch.com for full schedules, live streaming info, and tournament coverage.

#ISCWorldTournament #Fastpitch #SoftballLegends #NorthMankato #PlayerSpotlight #ISC2025

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