’53 trophy helps Roy-Hart celebrate end to long N-O championship drought
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The Roy-Hart baseball team ended a six decade long title drought this past week by capturing the Niagara-Orleans League championship for the first time since 1953 by compiling a 12-2 record. Roy-Hart’s 1953 team shared the title with Lew-Port after the Rams had captured the N-O crown outright in 1952. That last previous title year was well remembered as here the Rams pose for a team picture with the 1953 championship trophy after posting a 2-1 win over Newfane to cap off the league title campaign. In front, from left, are Ben Schwab. Jacob Bruning, Jake Stern, Charlie Bruning, Andy Xapsos (holding 1953 trophy), Al Xapsos and Matt Maines. In back are Assistant Coach Tom Brigham, Assistant Coach Bill Bruning, Austin Walker-, Brendan Hess, Joe Nolan, Justin Heschke, Cam Meadows, Eric Fitch, Nick Kubas, Tim Maines, Ben Maynard and Head Coach Jeff Ziemecki.
