Morning Leadoff Aug 20, 2009
20 years ago (1989): Todd Zacher's dramatic two-out, three-run home run in the bottom of the seventh lifted Bismarck Fronteer Directory over E.R.S. of Minneapolis 4-2 in the Class A men's fastpitch softball regional tournament in Fargo. It was the second win of the day for Fronteer, which downed Nick's Phillips 66 of Wabasso, Minn. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Diamond Fever 18U Wins 2009 IFA World Series Aug 19, 2009
The Diamond Fever 18U fastpitch softball team won the 2009 IFA World Series held at Springwood Park in Burlington, NC on August 1-3 ... The Diamond Fever 18U girls fastpitch softball team went undefeated in the NSA VA Summer Finale held at the Botetourt Sports Complex in Troutville on August 8-9. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Nunaka Valley's historic run is over Aug 18, 2009
The girls from the Nunaka Valley Little League Association, which last summer celebrated its 50th anniversary, were among 10 teams from around the globe battling for fastpitch softball superiority in the annual tournament for 11- and 12-year-olds. The Alaskans won a spot in the international tournament by winning the Western Regional tournament in Vancouver, Wash. (Anchorage Daily News)
Lady Cobras host BC in softball debut Aug 18, 2009
Stowe played fastpitch softball at Copiah Academy, Copiah-Lincoln Community College and Delta State University. "The girls are doing pretty good," said Stowe. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Butte finishes sixth at softball World Series Aug 15, 2009
Jill Tanaka pitched a two-hitter and her teammates scored twice on Butte throwing errors as Makati City of The Philippines defeated the Butte All-Stars 2-0 Friday evening in the fifth-place game at the Senior Little League Fastpitch Softball World Series. The game was played at the Connie Mack Field in the Lower Sussex County Little League Complex. (Helena Independent Record)
All-Stars fall at Series Aug 14, 2009
The Butte All-Stars can't win the championship of the Senior Little League Fastpitch Softball World Series. They still have a chance to place fifth, however. (Montana Standard, MT)
All-Stars bounce back Aug 13, 2009
It'll be their reward for rallying to edge Ramstein, Germany, 2-1 Wednesday in pool play at the Senior Little League Fastpitch Softball World Series. Hattie Thatcher scored the tying run in the sixth inning on a passed ball and singled Jaci Hanley home for what became the game-winner in the seventh. (Montana Standard, MT)
8/11/2009, 11:17pm Youngs set to play in NAFA World Series Aug 13, 2009
Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:17 PM CDT SIOUX FALLS - Youngs Prime Time Sports of Watertown is one of 32 teams entered in the 2009 NAFA A-Major Mens Fastpitch Softball World Series that runs Thursday through Sunday at Harmodon Park. There are 16 teams in the AA Division. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
BA girls in 3 setbacks Aug 13, 2009
LIBERTY - The Amite School Center girls handed Brookhaven Academy a 10-0 loss in fastpitch softball action Tuesday night. In Monday's games, Veritas swept BA 11-3 and 19-0 in a varsity doubleheader. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
UA softball star Jennie Finch pitches new product Aug 12, 2009
The 28-year-old star, who holds an NCAA record with 60 consecutive wins, is pitching for the Chicago Bandits of the National Pro Fastpitch softball league. Finch and ProMounds have planned a number of events across the country to tout the product. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Butte set for World Series showdown Aug 11, 2009
The Butte All-Stars are the first Montana team to win a regional, the West Regional, and advance to the World Series as one of nine teams left playing Senior Fastpitch Softball. The field has five United States Regional champs South Bend, Ind. (Montana Standard, MT)
Butte All-Stars win tourney opener Aug 11, 2009
The Butte girls will play against defending World Series champion Manaubo, Puerto Rico, at 6 p.m. (MDT) Tuesday in their next game at the senior (ages 16 and under) fastpitch softball tournament. Manaubo lost 3-0 to South Bend, Ind. (Missoulian, MT)
People you’d like to know: Sloan Anderson Aug 11, 2009
Sloan is now making a name for herself as a high school girls fastpitch softball pitcher in Oregon. She was one of three pitchers on the Northwest Blaze team from the Portland, Oregon team that won a USA-ASA 16-and-under Girls Class A Fastpitch Softball Championship in Sioux Falls, S.D. July 26-Aug. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Windermere Little League advances to Southeast final Aug 6, 2009
The 11-12 girls fastpitch softball team defeated Tennessee 5-4 in the semifinals to advance to the championship game ... The 11-12 girls captured Windermere s first-ever state championship on July 27, while the 9-10 and 10-11 fastpitch softball teams also won the District 14 and Section 5 tournaments but finished as state runners-up. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Golden end to summer for Sliders Aug 5, 2009
Courtesy photo The Calaveras Sliders under-14 fastpitch softball team ended the 2009 summer season on a high note, placing first in a tournament at Copello Park in Angels Camp on July 25-26. The Sliders went 3-0 on the opening day of the tournament, getting shutouts from three different pitchers and outscoring their opponents by a combined score of 17-0. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Tawas Waves 14U softball team wins Caro tournament Aug 5, 2009
TOURNAMENT WINNERS The Tawas Waves 14U fastpitch softball team won the Michigan Lake Stars Tournament in Caro ... TAWAS The Tawas Waves 14U fastpitch softball team added one last tournament to round out the summer schedule and ended its season on a good note. (Iosco County News Herald, MI)
8/3/2009, 2:26am Valley Springs team wins Masters title Aug 4, 2009
Watertown Youngs Primetime Sports catcher Gary Young, left, attempts to tag out Jim Baade of Skellys Ramona during the South Dakota ASA Mens Masters Fastpitch Softball tournament Saturday at Koch Complex ... Published: Monday, August 3, 2009 2:26 AM CDT The Sanbulte Border Bucks of Valley Springs took home top honors over the weekend in the South Dakota ASA Mens Masters (40-and-over) Fastpitch Softball Tournament held at Koch Complex in Watertown. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Xtreme rebound to claim softball tournament Aug 4, 2009
The 18U Shippensburg Xtreme fastpitch softball team recently won first place honors at the Andrea Gantt Memorial Softball Tournament. The team is made up of players from Hanover, Carlisle, Shippensburg, Chambersburg, and Mercersburg in Central PA. The team pulled off a turnaround from Saturday to Sunday. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Bens Ford, Bowling Green ready for fastpitch season Aug 1, 2009
For schools in the Mississippi Private School Association, fastpitch softball season begins this weekend and this year, two schools will be joining the fun ... 2009 schedules for local teams in MPSA fastpitch softball. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
First place finish for Rebels Jul 30, 2009
The Rivertown Rebels fastpitch softball team won their last tournament of the 2009 season by defeating Greenville for their first ever 1st place finish. Team members are, front row, from left: Drew Rose, Stephanie Tanner, Haley Farrow, Brooke McClenny, Abbi Carpenter and Leah Proctor. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Sports briefs from around the Space Coast Jul 29, 2009
The Brevard Blaze fastpitch softball team will conduct its Higher Ground Softball Camp at Chain of Lakes Complex in Titusville. The camp will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday. (Florida Today)
7/27/2009, 3:15am Sioux Falls Sox crowned state champs Jul 28, 2009
Watertown Rooster Bars second baseman Bruce Schwinger, left, gets ready to tag Sioux Falls Sox runner Chuck Huntimer during their State ASA Mens Fastpitch Softball Tournament game Saturday at Koch Complex ... Published: Monday, July 27, 2009 3:15 AM CDT The Sioux Falls Sox capped a perfect weekend by downing Watertown Youngs Primetime Sports 13-2 Sunday in the championship game of the 2009 State ASA Mens Fastpitch Softball Tournament at Koch Complex ... State ASA Mens Fastpitch... (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Space Coast sports briefs Jul 28, 2009
Cat5Black, a new local youth softball team, won the Independent Softball Association (ISA) Girls Fastpitch Softball World Series earlier this month ... The Brevard Blaze fastpitch softball team will be conduct its Higher Ground Softball Camp at Chain of Lakes Complex in Titusville. (Florida Today)
Local softball players represent U.S. at Canada Cup Jul 23, 2009
It is one of the most prestigious tournaments in the world for fastpitch softball according to Grapette coach John Bilbao. The Grapettes went 7-3 in their 10 games. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Belgrade wins Regional 16U softball tourney Jul 20, 2009
The Belgrade Wolfpack, aided by two local players, won the 2009 ASA Northwest Regional 16U girls fastpitch softball tournament held at Batch Fields over the weekend. Belgrade went 4-0 for the tourney, defeating the Billings Blues 7-3 in the championship game. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Local athletes vault to regional championships Jul 20, 2009
The QDSS, in its fourth season, is the second-largest fastpitch softball showcase in the United States. It draws players from 33 states and two Canadian provinces. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Bemidji State recieves commitment from Babinski Jul 16, 2009
In addition to her dedication to the Devils Lake High School girls fastpitch softball team, she also earned varsity letters in volleyball, basketball and track and field. On the hardcourt, Babinski was a member of four consecutive state tournament squads and paced the team in free throw percentage, while garnering team hustle, hardest-working and defense awards at the conclusion of her junior and senior seasons. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Columbians' Hanks alters course, signs with UNC-Greensboro Jul 16, 2009
Hanks, a 2009 graduate and three-time all-state honoree, signed a national letter of intent to play fastpitch softball for the University of North Carolina at Greensboro on Sunday. Hanks had originally signed with the University of Vermont last November. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Men triumph in Summerfair softball game Jul 11, 2009
The high school girls are used to fastpitch softball, Keiter said. Now that they have a game under their wing, it should be completely different next year. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
More of this story Jul 10, 2009
Blazer Sports will jolt its softball complex into high gear this weekend for the Oklahoma ASA 16-and-under State Girls Fastpitch Softball Tournament. Eight teams will battle Saturday and Sunday to try to earn a spot in the ASA nationals. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Rookies-Lamotte’s split in men’s fastpitch Jul 9, 2009
Nathan Miller of Lamotte s pitches during local fastpitch softball action on Tuesday night. Lamotte s won game two 10-9. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Paragould-based team 2nd in nation (1) Jul 7, 2009
Published: Monday, August 11, 2008 8:16 AM CDT An amazing group of nine girls form a dynamic 16-and-under fastpitch softball team named Dynasty for Northeast Arkansas. They were all recruited and brought together to make one highly-successful team with a 2008 record of 35-7. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
ALL-RACINE COUNTY SOFTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Catholic Central's Smith had full plate (6) Jul 3, 2009
Was a Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association All-District 6 honorable mention player. BEST GAMES: In a WIAA Division 4 sectional championship against eventual state champion Oakfield, Smith pitched a five-hitter and allowed two earned runs. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
COUGAR NOTEBOOK: Hoops, track and more Jul 2, 2009
Larabee wasnt a great baseball player (hes not listed as a letterman at WSU), but he twice made all-world as a fastpitch softball player. Related Stories. (Cougfan.com)
All-Tribune softball team Jun 28, 2009
Named All-State honorable mention by Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association. Named first-team, All-Coulee Conference. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Gullickson: A walking miracle Jun 28, 2009
Gullickson is a Barnes County North graduate and is majoring in elementary education at VCSU, where she's a second baseman/shortstop on the women's fastpitch softball team. Gullickson remembers that it was raining on April 29. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Slyter goes from coach to player Jun 28, 2009
Slyter just wrapped up his sixth year coaching the Valley City State women's fastpitch softball team ... "They spent the first weekend in the Twin Cities and attended a couple Twins baseball games and a Gophers fastpitch game.The remaining time was spent in Bottineau with Slyter's wife's family. Their kids started the school year in Bottineau.The McQuade started earlier for Slyter as he helped coach Valley City's club fastpitch team.The girls fastpitch teams showcased their talent on Friday to... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Sliding thru second day; Thunder remain undefeated at Classic Jun 28, 2009
The 16U Capital City Thunder won both of their games on the second day of play during the Capital City Classic fastpitch softball tournament, finishing as the No. 1 seed out of their pool. The Thunder will enter the single elimination tourney today with an unblemished 3-0 record for the event. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
2009 Tribune Softball Player of the Year: Logans Michelle Mueller lives up to family name Jun 28, 2009
He plays in a competitive fastpitch softball league ... She was named Division 1 Player of the Year by the Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association as well as MVC Player of the Year. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Queen City teams taking charge Jun 27, 2009
After four members of the 2009 state AA champion Capital High Bruins threw out the ceremonial first pitches at Batch Field, both of the two Helena 16U teams opened the Capital City Classic ASA fastpitch softball Invitational with wins. The Helena Montana Madness beat Deer Lodge 6-3, while the Capital City Thunder defeated the Big Sky Blast 6-1. (Helena Independent Record)
Fastpitch reunion, youth baseball tourney planned Jun 26, 2009
The Center ball diamond is the site of a fastpitch softball reunion on Saturday at 6 p.m.. In conjunction with the reunion, a Midsummer Classic 12Baseball Tournament will be held. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Softball teams descend on Capital City Classic Jun 26, 2009
Sixty-four teams will descend on Helena today for the three-day Capital City Classic fastpitch softball tournament. Although the name hasn t always been the same, the Queen City has hosted the tournament since 1989. (Helena Independent Record)
Four represent Chetek at all-star games Jun 25, 2009
Randy Books (left), Mallorie Moon and Emily Christensen were chosen to be part of the Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches senior all-star games June 15-16 in Stevens Point ... After helping their team become repeat Heart O' North conference champions and go into the second round of regionals, Mallorie Moon, Emily Christensen and Randy Books were chosen to participate in the Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association's all-star games in Stevens Point. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Popular softball tourney set Jun 25, 2009
RAPID CITY Seventy-two ASA softball teams will be in Rapid City to play in the largest girls fastpitch softball tournament of the year this weekend. The 14th annual Rushmore Classic continues to grow in popularity and competition with its first-ever sellout for the weekend action at the Star of the West Softball Complex and the Parkview Softball Complex. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Prep notices Jun 22, 2009
The Kaikamahine Girls Fastpitch Softball Club is looking for experienced youth fastpitch players who can commit to playing year-round in local leagues and neighbor island and mainland tournaments. Information: John Lee, 398-4109 or. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Blast from the past: Ciesielski's passion still burns Jun 19, 2009
Ciesielski was on the other end, and he'd give me the linescore on his latest fastpitch softball game. Invariably, at the end of the conversation, Ciesielski would ask a question. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Christensen, Moon to play in all-star games Jun 16, 2009
Two Chetek softball players have been chosen to play in the 2009 Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association all-star games. Pitcher Emily Christensen and infielder Mallorie Moon were chosen from athletes statewide to play in the all-star games at Zenoff Park in Stevens Point. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Shanon Hays Named Head Softball Coach Jun 16, 2009
Hays began playing fastpitch softball as a youth, along with baseball and basketball, because his father, the legendary Texas Tech and LCU baseball coach Larry Hays, also played fastpitch softball. Hays, the elder, whose 1,509 wins were good enough for fourth on the all-time collegiate baseball list, retired as Tech's all-time winningest coach prior to the 2009 season. (Texastech.com)
Tormoehlen repeats as BCHS softball MVP Jun 16, 2009
Peters also was a recipeint of the Phil Jackson Memorial and USSSA Fastpitch Softball Scholarship. Jackson was a high school softball coach at Columbus East who passed away in 2006. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Local woman celebrates 30th year of Governor’s Cup Jun 6, 2009
Prior to his heart issues, Joe had started slowing down somewhat because of knee problems, dating back to his fastpitch softball days. But before that, the Olheisers covered a lot of ground together. (Helena Independent Record)
Alvord Column: Can you handle the pressure? Jun 5, 2009
If the Kelso High School fastpitch softball team was feeling pressure prior to last week s Class 4A state tournament in Tacoma, it wasn t showing it. My guess. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Lady Warriors celebrate championship softball season Jun 4, 2009
The West Orange High varsity fastpitch softball team held its end-of-the-season. banquet at the Samba Room restaurant and said goodbye to seniors Taylor Fawbush, Jasmine Butler and Danielle Brewer. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
MHS holds annual awards ceremony to recognize success Jun 4, 2009
Scott County Times - Forest, Mississippi. MHS holds annual awards ceremony to recognize success FROM STAFF REPORTS Wednesday, June 3, 2009 8:41 AM CDT. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Sports in Juneau Jun 4, 2009
Fastpitch Softball Skills Camp - The players and coaches of the 2009 Juneau-Douglas High School and Midnight Suns fastpitch softball travel teams will conduct a skill camps for players aged 12 and under ... Our goal is to have fun and learn fastpitch softball fundamentals. (Juneau Empire)
Local softball team wins 1st, 3rd Jun 2, 2009
PORT ORANGE -- After a third-place finish in Ocoee from May 23-24, the Ormond Beach Lady Renegades 18-and-under Black team won all six games to capture the 18-under division at the National Softball Association-sanctioned event hosted by the Blazers Fastpitch Softball organization. The Lady Renegades 14-and-under team won three seeded games and finished third. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Hot start to summer for fastpitch Sliders May 30, 2009
Courtesy photo The Calaveras Sliders 14-under girls fastpitch softball team got the 2009 season off to a strong start, finishing in first place at the Livermore Summer Opener Tournament last weekend. The Sliders went 5-1 in the two-day tournament, knocking off the Benicia Outlaws 6-3 in the championship game. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Good year for athletic teams May 29, 2009
In fastpitch softball, Loyd Star's Lady Hornets set a high standard and made history in winning the Class 2A state championship. Coach Jan Delaughter's team went 31-1-1 and swept Hamilton in the title series. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Oscoda finishes regular season with four wins May 29, 2009
REMAINS UNBEATEN The Oscoda Junior Girls fastpitch softball team, coached by Deke and Tammy Hurlburt, took first place in a tournament played in Harrisville on Saturday. The team of 12- to 16-year-old Oscoda girls is now 7-0. (Oscoda Press, MI)
Wardens look to derail Renegades' chances of repeat May 28, 2009
The community of Deer Lodge has seen a recent spike in interest in fastpitch softball. The team's defensive standout is arguably shortstop Syd McKee. (Montana Standard, MT)
Blazers’ full-house attack trumps Aces May 27, 2009
Framed by a multitude of sun-drench tree-tops, which seemed to sway to the rhythm of some wind-stirred celestial symphony, the Bartlesville Blazers clashed with the Copan Aces in a girls fastpitch softball showdown Monday. The Blazers claimed both ends of the doubleheader at the Blazer Complex. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
A first time for N.D. softball May 27, 2009
LOADING May 27, 2009 - 04:01:21 CDT WEST FARGO (AP) - When Pat Johnson took over the club fastpitch softball team at West Fargo High School in the mid-1990s, the team had T-shirts for uniforms, sold pizzas to raise money for equipment and played fewer than 10 games a season. Sixteen years later, the sport is sanctioned by the North Dakota High School Activities Association. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Vanessa Shaw concludes NNU softball career May 25, 2009
Capital High alum Vanessa Shaw recently concluded her college fastpitch softball career at Northwest Nazarene University of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference. Shaw leaves the Nampa, Ida. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
T&D Sports: Quick Hits May 22, 2009
The meeting is for girls ages 13-17 (can not turn 17 before Jan. 1) that are interested in playing summer travel fastpitch softball. For more information, contact Mike Beasley at 803-284-5771. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Sports briefs May 21, 2009
SOMERSET Alexis Murphy had three hits and two RBIs and Alex Canonico batted 3-for-3 to pace Somerset Hospital s 21-12 victory over Jaycees in girls fastpitch softball Wednesday. "> Curious? Search ScoutPA. lect> Your online website and business directory. Daily American Archive Search Search for an Event Search our Classifieds ? Sports briefs Rating: 0 Wednesday, May 20, 2009 10:27 PM EDT Hospital 21, Jaycees 12SOMERSET Alexis Murphy had three hits and two RBIs and Alex Canonico batted 3-for-3... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Samson still coaching excellence on the track May 21, 2009
Girls fastpitch softball in Devils Lake is another sport that is growing by leaps and bounds. Those wishing to play next spring are urged to sign up for the 16-and-under Powder Puff program. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
