Tournament Action from Rochester

Kevin M. Neibauer
LaxPhilly– A Division of the Edge of Philly Sports Network.

This past Saturday night, April 9th, the Rochester Bats hosted the Newly formed Rochester Rovers of the NABLL league. Game was played at the Blue Cross Arena for the battle of the 585.

Bats got the first few on the board before the Rovers were able to sneak one past Troi Benedict.

Tempers began to flare early, Mike Cooper received a 2 minute for slashing for the Bats and then Kobe Whitcomb of the Bats and Ricky Simpson of the Rovers traded fisticuffs.

Bats went on to win the inagural Bats Invitational Game, 22 to 10.

Leading the way for the Bats were:
Bryce Tolmie
Zach Miller
Leroy Halftown
Rodney Hot Rod Redeye

This will be an annual game the Bats will host, at the Blue Cross Arena.

Kevin Neibauer

Kevin has followed and promoted the game of lacrosse since May 19, 1974.
The same day the Philadelphia Flyers won the Cup, the Philadelphia Wings were introduced to Neibauer and Philadelphia.

Kevin has covered many sports, including baseball, football, basketball, and.. lacrosse. A former licensed football referee and baseball umpire, Kevin brings a unique insight to his game coverage.

A published writer in JustHockey Magazine, Kevin covered the American Hockey League as well as a monthly story on a pugilist where Kevin used the pen name, The Rink Rat. Neibauer turned his attentions to lacrosse for a few years and does his part, whether podcasting or writing to grow the game. Kevin branched out to his roots and currently provides insight for all Philadelphia teams for Edge of Philly as well as his full-time duties with LaxPhilly.