John Ciabattari (22-14) of Englewood New Jersey defeated Bruce Layton (22-14) of Ithaca New York, four games to three in the world series. This is Ciabattari’s fourth Star Tournaments win.  Ciabattari won one semifinal from Mike Cohen, three games to two.  Layton won the other semifinal from Mark Giddings, three games to two.  Layton (16-8) had the best regular-season record.

To reach the semifinals, Cohen won a shootout from Brian Smith, and Giddings won a shootout from >b>Will Roberts.

11 Players, one division

1st

John Ciabattari (22-14) 41 pts

2nd

Bruce Layton (22-14) 33 pts

3rd (tie)

Mark Giddings

3rd (tie)

Mike Cohen