Wellington’s American Legion Baseball Team Wins State Title

The Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390 American Legion Baseball team just completed its third season with a second District 11 championship win over Boynton Beach Post 164. The team then advanced to the state tournament, where they defeated Port St. Lucie Post 318 by a score of 5-1 to capture its first Florida state title.

“I’m very proud of these boys,” manager Tony Viscusi said. “They came together as a team and played great baseball throughout the season and into the district playoffs.”

The Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390 American Legion Baseball team, joined by post members, were honored before the Aug. 17 Marlins game.

(Front row) Coach Rick Silver, manager Tony Viscusi, Zach Krance, Eric Scott, Mikey Viscusi, Jameson Bouchillon, Jonathan Weid, Thomas Corzo, Alex Viscusi and Kyle Black; (back row) chaplain Bob Dugre, Max Nelson, coach Drew Garrell, Jake Garrell, Michael Doscher, Robbie Dulin, Mike Scott, Daulton Gunn, Matt Brewster, John Campagnuolo, Hunter Gunn, Jake Silver, coach Dave Black, Tom Wenham and Mike Pancia.