In the spring of 2017, five players were competing in PIHA with a Midwest-based team when an announcement was made that led to the disbanding of several organizations within the league. Rather than letting the opportunity slip away, these five individuals came together and founded Leaf Ray. While the organization has evolved tremendously over the years, it would not be where it is today without the dedication, passion, and vision of this outstanding group of men. We would like to extend our...

Labeda Leaf Ray managed to fit two tournaments into its summer schedule. The team was assembled on short notice, and several players had never played together before. The first tournament took place over Memorial Day weekend in Omaha, Nebraska. After dropping its opening game, the team responded with an impressive run, winning four consecutive games to finish the weekend with a 4-1 record and capture the gold medal. The team then traveled to Kansas City in July and got off to another strong...

The 2025–2026 season marked the first time in eight years that the organization operated with only one team. Leadership explored outside resources to help fill the gap; however, those efforts ultimately did not produce the desired results. During this offseason, the organization determined that a shift in structure was necessary to support future growth and long-term success. After conducting an analysis of organizational responsibilities, it became clear that bringing in additional...