Lady Panthers ready to start 2008 season Aug 2, 2008
Stewart and Hodges signed fastpitch softball scholarships with Co-Lin. The Lady Panthers will be without the services of pitcher Casey Risher and outfielder Stevie Ann Wright, who are lost for the season due to injuries. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
MHSAA softball championships set for Ridgeland Aug 2, 2008
Freedom Ridge Park in Ridgeland will host the Mississippi High School Activities Association fastpitch softball state championships for the next two years beginning in May. The championship round best-of-three series has been played at on-campus sites. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Stepping up to the challenge Aug 2, 2008
Enterprise photo by Debbie Baker The margin for error is a lot smaller this summer for the Calaveras Sliders girls fastpitch softball program. After qualifying teams for the ASA Western Class B National Championships in each of the past three years, the oldest teams in the Sliders' program made the jump to the more competitive Class A division this summer. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Batter up: State fastpitch returns to Havre Aug 2, 2008
Starting tonight at 9, Havre will be the sight of the 2008 Montana ASA Men's Fastpitch Softball State Tournament. The tourney will run tonight, all day on Saturday, and conclude on Sunday evening, and it will feature five teams, including three Havre teams, and the two-time defending state champions, which happen to hail from Havre as well. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Booyah softball at World Series Jul 27, 2008
The Oklahoma Booyahs were undefeated in first day action of the 16A USSSA Fastpitch Softball World Series in Overland Park, KS.. The Booyahs defeated the Missouri Snappers, 5-1, and the Michigan Motor City Bandits, 8-0, in opening day pool play. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Disc golf gaining in popularity in Devils Lake Jul 25, 2008
Don t forget about the men s fastpitch softball playoffs starting tonight at the park. It ll be LaMotte s Paint and Glass against Leevers County Market Rookie Risers and the Varsity Stars against the Ye Olde Tavern Sluggers. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Four champions crowned on final day Jul 25, 2008
Four champions were decided at the 2008 NSA Class B Girls Fastpitch Softball World Series on Thursday, and one winner defied the odds with a comeback win in extra innings. The 12-and-under Yorktown (Va. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
There are no losers in this game Jul 24, 2008
Daniel Plassmann • Special to The Herald The Susquehanna Slam enjoy lunch after their loss Wednesday during the NSA Class B Girls Fastpitch Softball World Series ... But losers is a word that ought to be tossed out of the dictionary because it certainly doesn't paint a true picture of the teams that traveled to Rock Hill this week for the NSA Class B Girls Fastpitch Softball World Series. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Sliders fundraising efforts head down home stretch Jul 23, 2008
the Calaveras Sliders 14-under girls fastpitch softball team has put in the necessary work on the field. But the team still has some work to do off the field this week as it continues to try and raise enough money to help cover the costs of making the trip up north. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Proz International Softball Extravaganza held in D.L. Jul 22, 2008
With league playoffs looming right around the corner, the 2008 Proz International Fastpitch Softball Extravaganza was held in Devils Lake over the weekend in a shortened form. Some teams opted out of the tournament, but following recognition of umpires from the 1970 s era when the late Bruce Kunkel was in charge of the Southam team, the Devils Lake Risers edged the Varsity Stars 8-6, LaMotte s fell to the Risers 11-5 and the Varsity Stars then outslugged LaMotte s 19-12. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Indiana team captures Tri-State softball crown Jul 22, 2008
PEKIN A deserving and opportunistic champion won the Tri-State Women's Fastpitch Softball Tournament over the weekend at the Dragon's Dome. The Hobart (Ind. (Pekin Times, IL)
ASA U14 REGIONAL: Bandits earn trip to national tourney Jul 21, 2008
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho The Montana Bandits U14 fastpitch softball team defeated the Coeur d'Alene Crush 5-4 to win the ASA Region 15 tournament on Sunday. With the victory, the Bandits qualified for the 45-team national tournament in Salem, Ore. (Missoulian, MT)
Former umpires to be honored at Extravaganza Jul 19, 2008
The ninth annual Devils Lake International Fastpitch Softball Extravaganza this weekend should provide area fans with a lot of entertainment, and some emotional moments as well ... In an Aug. 1, 1973 edition of the Daily Journal, Southam s sudden rise to prominence in local fastpitch softball was detailed. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Sliders seek help making trip a reality Jul 19, 2008
Courtesy photo The Calaveras Sliders 14-under girls fastpitch softball team is preparing for a trip to the ASA Western Class B National Championships in Salem, Ore. but the girls on the team can t get there without help from the community. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
All-star baseball has advantages, disadvantages Jul 18, 2008
Smith said the 6-field complex could provide a field for a girls fastpitch softball league, too. He said LCYS plans to launch a $250 scholarship program at each high school in the county. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
RIVER PARISHES NOTES & ANNOUNCEMENTS Jul 17, 2008
Girls fastpitch softball tournament at Reserve Rec ... There will be a girls fastpitch softball tournament at Reserve Recreation Park on July 26 & 27, hosted by the Riverside Academy Extra Inning baseball club. (L Observateur, LA)
Local briefs Jul 16, 2008
The Capital City 18U Thunder fastpitch softball team took third place at the State ASA Softball tournament in Kalispell this past weekend. It was their third top-three tournament trophy this season. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Grayson County pair visitHonolulu for tournament Jul 16, 2008
Grayson County High School graduates Beth Schultz (left) and Jenna Cantway recently traveled to Hawaii where they participated in a 12-team fastpitch softball tournament sponsored by Elite Sports International. Published: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 3:46 PM CDT Former Cougar softball players Beth Schultz and Jenna Cantway traveled to Honolulu, Hawaii during the week of June 17-24 to take part in a 12-team fastpitch softball Tournament. (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)
Softball: A once-in-a-lifetime view Jul 16, 2008
RAPID CITY Brothers Jack and Noah Storm had never seen a women s fastpitch softball game live. So they were stunned to see how close the pitcher was to the batter. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Devils Lake Risers take second in weekend tourney Jul 15, 2008
- The Devils Lake Risers earned second place here Sunday in a four-team competition with some of Manitoba s best fastpitch softball teams in Winnipeg. The Risers were beaten 4-3 in an extra inning in the championship game. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Ferriday captures Dixie Debs district Jul 15, 2008
The Franklin County twosome helped the Ferriday All-Stars to the Northeast Louisiana Dixie Debs 16-18 year olds District Tournament title by beating West Carroll 5-0 to secure a spot in next week's Dixie Debs fastpitch softball State Tournament in West Monroe, LA., July 18. Cameron belted a grand slam, and added a double, a single, and a stolen base. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Richmond Briefs Jul 15, 2008
The Rockingham 12-under girl s fastpitch softball all-star team has qualified to play in the PONY League National Championship tournament in Harlington, Texas from July 28 to Aug. 3. The team receives no financial assistance from the PONY League. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Packers won't give Favre his release Jul 13, 2008
Lisa Modglin's three-run homer in the seventh lifted the Riptide to a 3-2 victory over the host Akron (Ohio) Racers in a National Pro Fastpitch softball game. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Local teams crowned state softball champions Jul 13, 2008
It widely known that the Northwest Georgia area produces some of the best fastpitch softball teams in the state. This past weekend offered more proof. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Records: Sunday, July 13 Jul 13, 2008
Dale Slaby belts a home run and seven hits for Pretzel s, beating Bloomer Hotel in Tavern League fastpitch softball. 1978. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Across the area Jul 13, 2008
- The 1st Annual Regulators' Fast Pitch Fundraiser Men's Slowpitch & Girls' Fastpitch Softball Tournament will be held Friday-Sunday at Harrison Caver Park in Clearwater, S.C. All age divisions welcome. There must be at least three teams per division. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Shamblin Named C-USA Female Athlete of the Year Jul 13, 2008
She currently plays softball for the Akron (Ohio) Racers of the National Pro Fastpitch softball league. Shamblin becomes the fourth Cougar and first softball player to win the award. (Uhcougars.com)
Big Sky Blast U18 makes waves at Colorado tourney Jul 8, 2008
The Big Sky Blast U18 fastpitch softball team went 8-3 and nearly made the finals of their bracket at the five-day Colorado Sparkler College Exposure tournament, which ended this past Saturday. The Blast was one of 265 teams from the United States and Canada to be in the event. (Missoulian, MT)
Fallstrom, Orrell chosen for Casey Softball Hall of Honor Jul 5, 2008
Fallstrom is a former Decatur Herald & Review sports editor who has been involved with fastpitch softball since 1947. He covered the rise of Decatur Aylco and Decatur ADM softball to national prominence. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Moseley to play softball for Eastern Jul 4, 2008
Moseley signed a letter of intent on Wednesday afternoon to play fastpitch softball at Eastern Oklahoma State College ... Moseley had a strong senior season for Gore's fastpitch softball team last fall, batting. (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
Union Grove parade at 9:15a.m. Jul 4, 2008
U.G. Shockers Girl s Fastpitch Softball. 73. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Downtowner wins in a fastpitch thriller Jul 3, 2008
It took five extra innings and about two extra hours to crown a champion in the Havre 'A' League girls fastpitch softball tournament. But none-the-less, Downtowner can now call itself city champions for the 2008 season as it beat Seaberg Construction 9-7 in a wild 12-inning championship game on Tuesday night at the Sixth Avenue Memorial Softball Field in Havre. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Lettes cap 50th celebration with championship Jul 1, 2008
During a break between games Saturday in the day-long women's fastpitch softball tournament, the Lettes left Mineral Springs Park in uniform and headed by nearby Pekin Hospital to visit Dot Maple. Maple, a former Lettes player, fell and injured her arm after asking to throw out the ceremonial first pitch Wednesday prior to a game between the current Lettes and a team of alumni Lettes at Mineral Springs. (Pekin Times, IL)
Capital City Thunder drop championship game 8-7 Jun 30, 2008
The Capital City 18U Thunder stormed into the championship game of their age group during the Capital City Classic girls fastpitch softball tournament Sunday. After winning their semifinal game against Electric City Heat, by a lopsided 12-0, the Thunder staged comebacks two different times in the title contest at Northwest Park before settling for second place. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Helena Thunder struggle at Capital City Classic Jun 29, 2008
The Capital City Classic girls fastpitch softball tournament moves into its third and final day of competition today. After two days of pool play to determine seeding for bracket play, the championships in four different age-groups will be contested this afternoon. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Helena softball teams drop opening games at regional qualifier Jun 28, 2008
The first day of the American Softball Association s 16U Northwest A Regional Qualifier girls fastpitch softball tournament concluded Friday. Eight teams won their first two games at Batch Fields and Northwest Park, to advance to today s winners bracket quarterfinals. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
THOROUGHBREDS TAKE GLASGOW TOURNEY Jun 28, 2008
Published: Friday, June 27, 2008 2:32 PM CDT The Thoroughbred Sports Academy 14 fastpitch softball team, based in Bowling Green, went undefeated to take first place at the B tball Bash held in Glasgow June 7-8. Grayson Countys Kylee Gorby and Chelsea Pharris are members of the Thoroughbred team and Pharris was named the MVP of this tournament. (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)
Tom Penders to be Inducted into Hall of Fame Jun 28, 2008
A talented all-around athlete during his playing days, Penders also played minor league baseball for one season, was a five-time national champion fastpitch softball player with the Raybestos Cardinals and is the only player to captain both the UConn baseball and basketball teams in the same season. Two inductees were selected in each of the three HOF Wings: Jackie Robinson Professional, James O'Rourke Amateur and J. Walter Kennedy Community Service. (Uhcougars.com)
Sports Shorts Jun 28, 2008
The Runnin' Rebels 12-and-under girls fastpitch softball team recently went undefeated to win the She Devils USSSA World Series Qualifier at Northgate Park in Manteca. Marissa Murphy paced the Runnin' Rebels with seven hits, three doubles and a triple while adding two RBIs in the tournament. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Hope to see you at Devils Lake’s 125th celebration! Jun 27, 2008
Ron Dosch - a real character on some of those great Knights of Columbus fastpitch softball teams from the 1970 s. I always thought he was a nice man. Henry Brenner - the popular, personable, likeable former North Dakota School for the Deaf boys basketball coach, who has moved to Fargo in recent years to be nearer family members. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Curt's Replays: Sandy’s Texaco dominated women’s fastpitch in 1950 Jun 26, 2008
Helena was a mecca for ladies fastpitch softball during the decade of the 1950s. Between 1950 and 1957, Capital City clubs garnered six state championships. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Pea, Covington reunite for All-State softball win Jun 26, 2008
Covington, who has signed to play fastpitch softball at Neosho County Community College, said she enjoyed competing against the best players from the western schools ... Moseley, a first baseman who plans on playing fastpitch softball at Eastern Oklahoma State College, batted 2-for-2 with an RBI and one run. (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
McQUADE: Bringing fastpitch to the tournament Jun 26, 2008
Those who attend the tournament Friday will get a flavor of fastpitch softball ... "We are hoping to have a little crowd there to watch them," said Wolf, whose daughter plays fastpitch softball ... By having a game on the opening day of the tourney, Wolf and Neuhardt are trying to showcase fastpitch softball. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Georgetown starts up summer softball season Jun 26, 2008
The summer season for fastpitch softball has started for the more than 50 girls playing for Georgetown teams in the MiddleEssex Softball League. Last season s 14U division undefeated champions have moved up to take on the teams in the 18U division and the 12U champion team has moved up to the 14U division. (Georgetown Record, MA)
More of this story Jun 25, 2008
The local 18-and-under fastpitch softball team, coached by Justin Wilson, has been more-than-holding its own in recent tourney play. Team members include catcher Niki Keck (Dewey), first baseman/pitcher Taylor Garrett (Dewey), second baseman Chelsie Latham (Dewey), middle infielder Ashley Brown (Dewey), third baseman Britany Wilson (Dewey), shortstop Melanie McCallister (Bartlesville), outfielder/second baseman Britany Green (Dewey), centerfielder Nicole Crawford (Dewey), outfielder/infielder... (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Diamond Fever 14U Undefeated Champions Jun 25, 2008
The Diamond Fever 14U fastpitch softball team competed in the NSA Bumper to Bumper on June 7-8th in Salem, VA going undefeated over the entire weekend. Fever played three pool games on Saturday in order to be seeded into Sundays single elimination bracket. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Olympia High reflects on outstanding athletic seasons Jun 24, 2008
The fastpitch softball team was lead by first-year coach Ron Jesso, who helped the Lady Titans capture a school record with six consecutive victories mid-way through the season and finish ninth in the Metro Conference standings. The ladies look forward to competing for a district title in 2009. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Softball: Central's McGuire named Tribune player of the year Jun 23, 2008
She was a first-team, All-State selection by the Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association. She was the unanimous choice for Mississippi Valley Conference Player of the Year. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
ASA continues to grow in Rapid City Jun 23, 2008
Our goal is to provide the opportunity for young women to play fastpitch softball, DenHerder said. We let them choose to play at whatever level they want. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Area softball players enter All-Star action Jun 21, 2008
The Misissippi Association of Coaches 22nd Annual Slowpitch and 7th Annual Fastpitch Softball All-Star Girls Games are set for Mack Fanning Field at Newton County High School in Decatur ... In other words, Bogue Chitto coach Scott Leggett was faced with the dilemma of dropping Brookhaven, North Pike and Loyd Star from its fastpitch softball schedule. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Board approves curriculum coordinator Jun 19, 2008
approved resolutions congratulating the EWHS baseball and fastpitch softball teams, and the school's varsity cheerleader squad for winning the 2007-08 state 1A championships. approve the MAEP teacher pay scale for 2008-09. (Webster Progress-Times, MS)
Curt's Replays: ’58 Wranglers won Copper League crown Jun 12, 2008
It was my first year in Helena, and I had always been a fastpitch softball pitcher before that. The main thing I remember about that championship game, is that Davey Bond saved my bacon several times. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Fond memories of Southam softball, Kunkel Jun 12, 2008
On Monday, I talked with former Devils Lake Superintendent of Schools Dr. Richard Kunkel about his late brother, Bruce, who basically formed the Southam men s fastpitch softball team years ago ... Ironically, Mike Boehmer, who has been so instrumental in the re-birth of fastpitch softball in recent years, was a member of the Southam team at the time. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Mattson named new coach at NDSCS Jun 12, 2008
WAHPETON Mark Mattson has been named head coach for the first women s fastpitch softball team at the North Dakota State College of Science. Beginning spring 2010, Wildcat softball will compete at the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III level. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Upcoming fishing tournaments Jun 6, 2008
It sounds like we re about to add another sanctioned sport to the list of activities available for the kids at Devils Lake High School - girls fastpitch softball. Activities Director Kent Dennis is scheduled to meet with the Activities Review Committee at the school this week, and whatever is decided at that meeting will be brought to next week s meeting of the School Board. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Lettes celebrate 50 years of fastpitch softball Jun 6, 2008
The Lettes bill themselves as America's oldest continuous women's major fastpitch softball team. Other anniversary events include a June 24 dinner at Pekin Family Restaurant, a picnic June 26 at Mineral Springs, a karaoke party June 27 at the Concorde Inn and a Legends of the Lettes'' four-team round-robin tournament June 28 at Mineral Springs. (Pekin Times, IL)
Congratulations to area baseball, softball players Jun 3, 2008
Being we ve been shorthanded here at the office for a while, the sports page got finished early Friday before girls fastpitch softball coach Lonnie Olson called me. He told me the details of Devils Lake s somewhat surprising 3-2 win over Grand Forks Red River in the opening round of the State Tournament in Minot, and I was unable to get it in Friday s paper. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Blazers open with victory Jun 1, 2008
Rejecting a desperate seventh-inning rally, the Bartlesville Blazers rolled to victory in girls fastpitch softball action Friday at the Blazer Complex. The Blazers beat the Khaos (Edmond) in a 16-and-under ASA national qualifier, 7-4. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Kruk talking softball May 31, 2008
But it turns out that Kruk, the former major-league All-Star and current ESPN baseball analyst, is exactly where he wants to be - covering women's fastpitch softball. Who knew. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Oginni, Benzaquen named DP's Most Outstanding Athletes May 29, 2008
Principal's Awards were presented to Hannah Morrell (athletic training), Vinnie Perrotti (baseball), Makenson Joseph (basketball), Kelsey Fonnett (basketball), Evan Byron (bowling), Meaghan Reardon (bowling), Lindsey Heldt (cheerleading), Ryan Dey (cross-country), Stephanie Pancotto (cross-country), Sandale Keaton (flag football), Ricardo Miller (football), Nick Pavlovsky (golf), Rebecca Lenning (golf), Brett Maurer (lacrosse), Alexis Keirsted (lacrosse), Tim Molner (soccer), Ashley Womack... (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
A quick look at some local sporting events May 28, 2008
LaMotte s and Ye Olde Sluggers split a men s fastpitch softball twin bill last week at the park. LaMotte s won the opener 5-4 as pitcher Dan Rainbow held the normally potent Slugger bats to four hits. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Hodges: Miss Softball May 28, 2008
Terri Hodges has left an indelible impression on fastpitch softball ... " Smith, a Co-Lin scholarship signee, will play in the Mississippi Association of Coaches Fastpitch Softball All-Star Game June 21, at Newton County. "Holli has been a clutch hitter for us," said Redd. Melissa McFarland, a Franklin County senior, has signed a scholarship with Co-Lin. She posted 10-6 pitching record, striking out 125 batters. At the plate, she batted .400 with 16 RBIs for Coach Dana Smith's Lady Bulldogs.... (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Bulldogs ready for state May 22, 2008
Butte High has played on the Saturday, the final day, of the three-day state Class AA high school girls fastpitch softball tournament each of the two previous years of head coach Steve Stosich s tenure. But third place is as high as the Bulldogs have been able to climb and they achieved it both years. (Montana Standard, MT)
Washington sofball falls to Conley in the third round May 22, 2008
The Pack made program history in fastpitch softball by reaching the third round for the first time in school history. I m happy for them, said Daniel, who met with his club at second base after a first-round win, and at third base following a second-round victory. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Sports in Brief May 22, 2008
Sign up for summer fastpitch softball. Teams are forming for girls, ages 8-18, to play fastpitch softball during the summer in Georgetown ... Massachusetts girls premier fastpitch softball league. (Georgetown Record, MA)
