History
The Village Inn Fastpitch Softball
team of Hudson, Wisconsin was formed in 1998. Known then as the Knights and
located in Hammond, Wisconsin, the team was formed at the house of Manager
Ed Mataczynski. Mataczynski, his two sons Chad and Jeff and Dave Lay laid
the groundwork for the team.
In their second year of existence,
the Knights won the ASA Wisconsin Class C State Championship, a feat they
would accomplish again the following season, in 2000. Each year they
participated in the ASA Class C National Championship.
In 2001, the Knights changed their
moniker to the Village Inn, taking on the title of their sponsor of the same
name.
Village Inn continued the success
the Knights had by playing a rigorous tournament schedule, which brought
them continued success.
In 2003, Village Inn joined the
highly competitive West St. Paul League in Minnesota to go along with play
in the St. Croix Valley League.
2003 also saw Village Inn place 13th
at the NAFA Class A World Series in Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire,
Wisconsin, an event that drew 80 teams and also finished third at the
Minnesota ASA Class C State Tournament.
2004 was a banner year for
the club as they won state titles for Wisconsin NAFA Class A and Minnesota
ASA Class C.
In 2006, Village Inn finished
second at the NAFA Class A-Major World Series in Appleton, Wisconsin.