by Jason Hanes
Team North Carolina Eaton punched its ticket into the 14U Championship Bracket at the Triple Crown/USA Nationals Wednesday morning with an 8-5 win over EC Bullets ’04 Central Florida at Sawnee Mountain Park in Cumming, Ga. “We had to get what the game gives us,” said Team North Carolina Eaton head coach Nathan Eaton. “Today, the game gave us a field that was really soft. It was tough defensively. We saw it on our side. We saw early that they were having a hard time fielding balls. The way we play the game is based on what the game gives us, so that worked for us today.” With the game tied 2-2 after two, Team North Carolina Eaton scored twice to take the lead in the third. Atalya Rijo singled to start the inning, then stole second. One batter later, a single by Emma Tisdale brought Rijo around third, looking to score. On the play at the plate, Rijo slid around the plate and around the catcher, with the catcher missing the tag and Eaton missing the plate. Rijo would get a hand back onto home in time to give her side the lead. With a pinch runner on base, M.C. Eaton would connect for an RBI single to make it 4-2. In the bottom of the inning, EC Bullets ’04 Central Florida tied the game back up. With two runners on, Emily Perry connected on a two-run single to knot the score at 4-4. That would prove to be the last time that EC Bullets ’04 Central Florida would score before the seventh inning as Tayven Stephenson was brought in to pitch in relief. Stephenson would get out of the inning unscathed, keeping the game tied in the process. “I just had to get it done,” Stephenson said. “My curveball was really working. I just needed to get some outs and pick it up.” The lead went back to Team North Carolina Eaton an inning later as an RBI single by Janelle Ilacqua made it 5-4. Later in the game, small ball would play a huge role in a three-run inning for Team North Carolina Eaton. With runners on second and third after a bunt single by Ellie Goins, Syliva Burroughs laid down a perfect squeeze bunt to get an RBI to make it 6-4, with Burroughs taking second uncontested. Later in the frame, a grounder to third by Rijo would lead to chaos on the bases and a run coming home, making it 7-4. Rijo would score during the next at-bat on an illegal pitch to give her side an 8-4 lead. From there, Stephenson had the game under control. An error would help EC Bullets ’04 Central Florida bring the tying run to the plate in the seventh, but a fly out to right would end it with Team North Carolina Eaton taking an 8-5 win. The win gives Team North Carolina Eaton a ticket into the championship bracket at Central Park in Cumming tomorrow with a first pitch set for 8 a.m. against Miami Stingrays Gold. “We just need to play hard like we know how to do, and we’re going to win,” Stephenson said. “Our goal is to deliver a national championship back to North Carolina,” Coach Eaton said. “That’s really been the goal; but development of my team has been by number one priority. It’s important to keep these kids playing in these competitive tournaments so that, when they go to the next level, they know what it’s like to compete at a high level. "My pitchers today had to pitch against two players on the Bullets who are the best players I’ve seen. When they’re able to see players like that, they’re able to develop in the circle and good things happen for them.” by Kyle Koso
ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- At the highest level of club softball, players have to figure out their plan for each at-bat, while still being prepared to make adjustments. You can safely say Dave McCorkle wished his Aces Express 18u Gold team had been quicker studies late Tuesday afternoon, stuck in a scoreless tie with the Carolina Cardinals in bracket play at the TC/USA Nationals. Fortunately for the Aces, pitcher Aaliyah Garcia suppressed the Cardinals from start to finish, and a late two-run home run from Courtney Day ended up sending the Aces away with a 2-0 victory. That sets up a Wednesday game for the Aces from Texas, playing against California's Aces Ashley/Creamer, with the winner securing a spot in the 18u championship bracket. Garcia never allowed a runner past second base, gave up no walks and struck out five batters, getting multiple outs on just one- and two-pitch at-bats. "I like to get ahead in the count, and I know my coaches like that, too. I wasn't doing the best at the plate, so if that's happening, I have to step it up on the field," said Garcia who is headed to Georgia Southern. "I like those close-game situations ... maybe not at the plate, but on the mound I enjoy that. We are trying to focus on playing good games back-to-back, and here to play five great ones. We are on the verge of that." With one out in the bottom of the sixth, Ciarra Mata singled for the Aces, and with two strikes and two outs, Day made a perfect swing to secure what proved to be the winning margin; this came right after McCorkle pleaded loudly from the third-base coaching box for a quality at-bat. "I don't get too much in my head. I take it one pitch at a time and look for a pitch I can really drive," said Day, who is headed to Texas. "Coach Mac was yelling, but I brushed it off and did what I needed to do. I was expecting the pitch there, because she had just gotten me on two pitches in the same spot. It happened to go there, and I took care of it. "That was a fun game; it definitely kept you on your toes, and I enjoy being in a competitive and tight position like that." "That's what Courtney does -- she takes those hacks. I knew somebody was going to break it open, and I'm glad it was Courtney," Garcia added. McCorkle probably isn't done talking to his roster about their bats, but he agreed fully that Garcia was the primary asset for the contest. "She pounded the zone; I give a lot of credit to Jasie Roberts at catcher. She controls the game, calling the pitches, and we got two shutouts today that way," he said. "AG is a state champion in Texas -- she's tough to barrel up, because she works on all the corners and changes speeds, and is a competitor. "We've struggled more this summer than I think we should. Out of high school, the kids get used to hitting middle of the zone, and at this level you don't get that. You have to make adjustments as a team, and when pitchers are successful, they are going to go back there. You have to make them stop. "Courtney hit a home run earlier today, but she's better than she's (showing), and I got a little frustrated. Got to find a way -- she's one of the best hitters in Texas, and she came through." ALPHARETTA, GA -- After a lackluster start in its matchup games on Monday, Michigan Finesse 18u – Rex was determined to get out on the right foot Tuesday morning at USA Nationals. Tallying three home runs to topple Virginia Glory Mertz – Griffith, Finesse found six additional runs in its second contest of the day, moving past Bandits 18u (NC), 6-3.
“The girls were really disappointed in how the day ended yesterday,” said coach Jeremy Coberley. “They came out today determined, got us three home runs back-to-back-to-back, and it got us going when we really needed it.” Starting pitcher Lauren Esman set down the Bandits in order in the opening half-inning, quickly letting her offense go to work. The first six Finesse batters all reached safely, including an RBI triple from Esman herself. In total, Finesse plated four runs in the first inning, highlighted by an inside-the-park home run from Skylar Coberley. “I was focused on getting my hands out in front,” Coberley said. “I haven’t been hitting well lately. I started to hit the ball hard in the first game today and then I finally put a good swing on one. “I was going to stop at third but coach Dan was giving me the go sign and I thought, ‘oh no!’ Luckily, I made it.” The two squads went back and forth in the second and third innings. Bandits pushed a run across in the second and followed up with two more in the third. Finesse nearly kept with the Bandits’ pace, scoring a run apiece in each inning with Hannah Cady and Kayla Skapyak recording RBI. When the dust settled, Finesse clung to a 6-3 advantage. “Our enthusiasm for the game was awesome today,” said Esman. “Yesterday, we weren’t having any fun but today we were smiling and giddy, even in the tense moments. I feel like we had a more positive attitude the whole way through.” As the lineup turned over for the second time in the fifth inning, Finesse’s ace pitcher seemed to get stronger with each at bat. Only once did Esman allow a runner in scoring position, eventually dialing up a strikeout to end the threat. “She’s a pretty resilient kid,” said coach Coberley. “They hit the ball hard on her a couple of times but she just kept fighting. She changed up her pitches around a little bit and did a really good job of keeping them guessing.” The mere thought of comeback seemed improbable as Esman went back to work in the top of the seventh inning. Never wavering, the left-hander went 1-2-3 for the fourth time in the game to seal Finesse’s victory, 6-3. “I just get in a rhythm,” explained Esman. “As soon as I get it rolling, I do everything I can to keep it going.” Finesse will try to keep its momentum rolling all the way to the 18u Championship Bracket. A win against hometown Atlanta Premier Gold on Wednesday would do just that. “I think our comradery is really going to help us out this week,” coach Coberley said. “A lot of our parents didn’t make the trip down and I think the time the girls are spending together off the field is really beneficial.” by Kyle Koso
ALPHARETTA, GA -- In the past few weeks, the 18u Aces Gold (Ashley/Creamer) have gone from 15 players populating the roster down to 13, then down to 10. So when a good thing began to dwindle Tuesday at the TC/USA Nationals, the Aces took a deep breath and just coped with the news. Holding a seven-run lead at one point, the Aces fought off a persistent effort from the Georgia Power Gold-Tunon and slipped away with a 13-12 victory to advance in bracket play, as the third pitcher of the seventh inning, Kylie Chung, got a strikeout after walking the two previous batters. The Power scored four times in the seventh as the Aces nearly gave up a five-run lead. "We were just gassed, absolutely gassed," said Aces coach Bob Creamer, whose team won earlier Tuesday, 9-4 over Louisiana Bombers Gold. "We went from Colorado to Chicago to here; they are all dropping like flies, so it was amazing to see them battle through two games with essentially no subs. "Through the years, we've been known as a team that can swing the bats. We can put up runs, and sometimes go into a drought. But we usually swing it well." That was the strength of Julia Gubner, to put it mildly. The Brown University commit hit home runs to right, left and centerfield and closed with eight RBI; she also hit a home run in Tuesday's first game. The Aces had only a few minutes in between games, and their ability to dig right back in offensively was a key to building a lead. "It was about re-starting mentally and physically, knowing you have to back into it as a new game. New game, new team, new people you are facing -- you just have to re-start," Gubner said. "Timing and having a clear head (was important). You can't think too much, and Bob, my hitting coach, is the biggest reason I can do that. "I was very worried that last inning. I had to go in and catch the last few batters, and I was saying, 'Just shove, Kylie, battle through it, there's nothing else you can do.'" Also chipping in with some power at the plate was Reese Whiteley, who smoked two solo home runs and added a walk and a single. But with the Power scoring seven runs in the final two innings, she knew it was more about the mental endurance of her team as much as the ability to dent the scoreboard. "It was about having faith in each other. We all had each other's backs and tried to work together," she said. "It can be stressful at times, but we do trust each other. For me (offensively), I was looking for my one pitch. It's one I look for every time, until I get behind, and then I just do it for the team." Whiteley's first bomb pushed the Aces up, 5-0, but the Power came back to make it 5-4. With six runs in the fifth, the Aces looked to be in charge, but home runs by Bailey Wilson and Maddy Campbell (who finished with four RBI) brought the Power within range. Leading 13-8 heading to the bottom of the seventh, the Power killed it with patience, getting five walks to help spark the rally. Alex Brown hit a two-run single and Daisy Hess scored on a wild pitch. On another wild pitch, Brown was sent home from third, but the ball caromed back and Brown was called out on a close play at the plate. Hannah Forehand came around eventually and scored on a passed ball to make it 13-12, before Chung ended the drawn-out drama with a strikeout. The Aces will play Wednesday morning, needing one victory to reach the 18u championship bracket. Once July hits, the fastpitch division at Triple Crown Sports peels out of the office parking lot to execute some of the most intriguing and competitive tournaments on the softball calendar.
With the gigantic, expansive Colorado 4th of July event in the rearview mirror, attention turns next to our hotly contested championship setting, the 2019 TC/USA Nationals. This marks the eighth year of the TC/USA Nationals, set for July 15-18 and located for the second straight time in the northern Atlanta suburbs of Alpharetta and Cumming, GA. Simply put, the quality of the club programs bringing their best teams makes this a title chase that will be closely watched all around the nation. The action will involve teams at 14u, 16u and 18u. “We are excited to see all the teams, coaches, players and fans in Georgia for the TC/USA Nationals tournament,” said event director Krista Crawford. “There will be 186 teams participating, and they are coming from all across the United States. Arguably, this the most competitive National Championship event in the country, and these teams will play four great days of competitive softball.” The event has a few interesting additions to note, starting with College Camp Sunday on July 14. It’s a shoulder-to-shoulder workout with quality college softball programs such as Ole Miss, LSU, Minnesota, Mississippi State, Troy and Georgia State. Teams can also look forward to the sprawling Player Party on Sunday at Fowler Park (6:30-9 p.m.), 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming, GA 30040. Previous TC/USA Nationals champions include: 14u So Cal Choppers-Fausett (two wins) Firecrackers-TJ Vision Gold 16u ScrapYard Internationals Glory Adkins Gold Beverly Bandits-DeMarini Louisville Stunners OK Exclusive-Hughes 18u East Cobb Bullets-Schnute SoCal Athletics Texas Blaze United NW Bullets Gold Follow scores and bracket developments HERE In terms of competitive juice and the skill level of players taking the field, softball fans are always rewarded by the action at TC/USA Nationals, Triple Crown Sports’ true national championship fastpitch event.
Slated for July 15-18, 2019 in the north Atlanta settings of Alpharetta and Cumming, TC/USA Nationals will ultimately draw an eye-opening collection of the country’s sturdiest, strongest 14u, 16u and 18u teams. All the top-drawer competition also attracts college coaches from every level, eager to track the progress of potential recruits. Already, the committed teams are flexing their muscle, in relation to their standing on both FloSoftball and US Club Ranking lists for the nation’s best teams and players. US Club Rankings shows 63 teams from the 2018 Top 100 are heading to Atlanta in 2019. FloSoftball’s 18u team rankings are not out yet, but 14 of their Top 50 16u teams and 11 of the Top 50 14u squads are making the trip. For individuals, here’s the FloSoftball breakdown – 30 of the Top 100 2019 graduates; 37 of the Top 100 2020 grads, and 39 of the Top 100 2021 grads. “After looking at all the rankings, it’s clear that we have exceptionally talented teams coming to the 2019 TC/USA Nationals tournament, which means exceptionally talented players. The at- large teams attending this tournament are equally competitive and ready for the challenge of these demanding brackets,” said event director Krista Crawford. “College coaches and softball fans won’t want to miss this tournament because they will see the best teams in the country and some great games.” “TC/USA Nationals continues to raise the bar year after by bringing in top teams and athletes,” said Chez Sievers, Senior Editor at FloSoftball. “With our rankings and TC/USA Nationals, we look forward to recognizing new talent, top players, telling their stories and growing the sport.” Extra Inning Softball also has fresh rankings out; there are 14 of the Top 50 16u teams at TC/USA Nationals, and 48 of the Top 100 2021 grads. To see Who’s Coming to the 2019 TC/USA Nationals, click below: https://www.tcusanationals.com/whos-coming.html Previous TC/USA Nationals champions include : 14u So Cal Choppers-Fausett (two wins) Firecrackers-TJ Vision Gold 16u ScrapYard Internationals Glory Adkins Gold Beverly Bandits-DeMarini Louisville Stunners OK Exclusive-Hughes 18u East Cobb Bullets-Schnute SoCal Athletics Texas Blaze United NW Bullets Gold Triple Crown Fastpitch has added an innovative sequence to the 2019 TC/USA Nationals event in Atlanta, one that meets the needs of teams while also preserving the competitive nature and flavor of the event.
The Wild Card Division offers teams a chance to earn a spot at TC/USA Nationals; it’s a three-game pool-play challenge held on Monday, July 15 in Forsyth County. Winners of each 16u and 14u pool, and the top two finishers at 18u, will be placed into the brackets of TC/USA Nationals when bracket play begins there on Tuesday, July 16. Not only that, Wild Card Division bracket winners also earn a berth into the 2020 TC/USA Nationals event, as do any other bracket winners in the 14u/16u/18u mix. Games are a full seven innings; there are no gate fees, and BallerTV will be on hand streaming all games. "We had an overwhelming number of teams apply for an at-large spot at TC/USA Nationals, so we are excited to add the Wild Card Division and give those teams a chance to earn their spot in the TC/USA Nationals brackets," said event director Krista Crawford. "It’s a good test for those teams who believe they are ready to compete at the highest level. The facilities we are adding for the Wild Card Division are also in a great location for those teams to get college exposure. The talent at TC/USA Nationals is going to be off the charts this year." Teams that don’t win their Wild Card Division pools are STILL playing, however, in a double-elimination format starting July 16. To continue feeding TC/USA Nationals with the most impressive skill sets, the Wild Card Division is capped by age group – 16 teams for 14u and 18u, and 24 teams for 16u. There are limited spots available in all age groups for the Wild Card Division at TC/USA Nationals; for more information click HERE or contact Krista Crawford at (970) 672-0522 or krista@triplecrownsports.com US Club Rankings, widely appreciated as the most valid and inclusive rankings platform in the sport of softball, is assembled by using tournament finishes from all governing bodies, polls of coaches and college placement information. Here's a look at the 18u Top 10; you can see the entire breakdown HERE:
1) East Cobb Bullets – Schnute – Coach Greg Schnute Congratulations to the EC Bullets and Greg Schnute for grabbing the US Club Rankings No. 1 spot for the 2018 FINAL National Rankings at 18 & Under! This legacy program has been a force for 22 years, steadily climbing the rankings and have reached the pinnacle from their efforts this season. The EC Bullets have been making themselves known nationally since we began the US Club Rankings in 2012. They were often seen in the Top 10 during the Colorado 4th of July IDT event as well as PGF, the JO Cup and TC/USA Nationals. In 2016 they boasted their first “National Title” at the JO Cup in Southern California, then again hoisted a championship trophy at the 2018 TC/USA Nationals – that all led to a first place National Points System ranking, which is based upon on-field performance. With a reputation for excellence on the field in the Southeast, the EC Bullets class of 2018 will be making an impact populating teams in the SEC and ACC conferences on rosters such as Florida, University of South Carolina and Duke. The 2019 class that will anchor the team will follow in the same fashion with commits to Mississippi State, Alabama, Tennessee, Notre Dame and national champion Florida State. This team will be casting a shadow in championship brackets for years to come. 2) Orange County Batbusters – Coach Mike Stith The Orange County Batbusters have been around for over 30 years and is a recognized name across the nation. Gary Haning, founder of the organization, made a great choice in asking Mike Stith to carry on the legacy of the organization’s flagship team. The Batbusters are no strangers to the top of the podium and took home the IDT Championship in 2018 and 2nd place at the PGF National Tournament. Former OC Batbusters can be seen throughout the country on college rosters such as Oklahoma, Arizona, Oregon, Washington and all the way to the East Coast at Florida. There is no shortage in talent in years to come as the 2020 and 2021 class is just as strong as the seniors leading the team next season. With a tradition so rich the OC Batbusters name will stay recognizable and even feared in 2019 and beyond. 3) So Cal Athletics – Coach Bruce Richardson The So Cal Athletics – Richardson is rarely found outside the Top 5 in any national tournament; that has been reflected in the US Club Rankings as they were the No. 1 team in 2017 before dropping slightly in 2018. Since 2010 the So Cal Athletics have taken home the national title for PGF a record five times and continue to be a force when it counts. You can see 2018 grads on rosters nationwide (Florida Gulf Coast, North Dakota State, Bryant University, Bucknell, West Point and UCLA), proving that teams can assemble great talent with chemistry and still get it done on the field even though they are not all power conference players. The class on deck in 2019 will lead their last summer before heading to Cal, LSU, Arizona State, Oregon State, Stanford and Notre Dame to continue their careers. There is no doubt the legacy as a formidable opponent will continue wherever they go. 4) Corona Angels – Coach Marty Tyson Ever present in the Top 10 are the Corona Angels – Tyson. Being considered the youngster organization compared to other So Cal staples, they have stayed in the hunt after being named the Top Team in 2015 and are still a force nationally. A 9th place finish at the IDT and 3rd at the PGF National tournament keeps them towards the top of the competitive field of teams. Check out the big conferences all over the country to see Angels on the field, particularly at Louisville, Nebraska, Duke, Ohio State, Stanford, Wisconsin, Washington and UCLA. With the feeder teams, Marty Tyson will continue to see success on the field and compete for national titles every year. 5) Texas Bombers Gold – Coach Scott Smith You can always find the Texas Bombers at the ballpark, usually toward the conclusion in the Top 25, and also from their unmistakable uniforms honoring the United States military. The Bombers try to embody a militaristic precision on the field and play the game with talent and respect. Their finishes at the Fireworks Power Pools (fifth) and TC/USA Nationals (second) took them from No. 8 last year to No. 5 in the blink of an eye. The Bombers players have populated college rosters in and outside of Texas including Texas A&M, LSU, University of Houston, Auburn, Harvard, Northwestern and national champion Florida State. The 2019 and beyond grads are hoping to continue the tradition and the pursuit for the top spot in the nation before embarking on a college career. 6) Texas Glory – Coach Kevin Shelton Another organization from the Lone Star State, the Texas Glory has been a fixture in the Top 10 and has for the second year in a row landed at No. 6. Each year, dominant finishes in the Fireworks Power Pool and a 2018 USA Elite Select title have led to their continued success. Texas Glory players are landing on college rosters wherever you look. From Nebraska, Oklahoma, Louisiana Lafayette, LSU, Texas A&M to North Texas, Northwestern State and Harding, Glory players are impacting the rosters while bringing their winning tradition and hard work with them. They will continue to be a contender at a national level down the road. 7) Aces Express – Coach Dave McCorkle With an organizational motto of “Attitude and Effort” it’s no wonder the Aces Express teams have been on the rise. With a club best 3rd place finish in the Fireworks Power Pools and another 3rd place finish in the TC/USA Nationals, Dave McCorkle has a Texas program worth watching. Making the jump from No. 9 to No. 7 embodies the word effort, and the respect for the game shows attitude is in fact controllable. The 2019 roster is hungry to keep improving their standing, and most of them are finding homes in Texas for their college career. Texas A&M, Corpus Christi, Stephen F Austin and UT San Antonio to name a few will be gaining players who know what it is to work hard to help programs grow. “Attitude and Effort” remains not only a team motto but a statement worthy of future champions. 8) Georgia Impact Premier – Coach Patrick Lewis New to the Top 10, the Georgia Impact Premier entered with a BANG, taking 2nd place at the IDT then following it up with a PGF Premier National title after taking 5th in the TC/USA Nationals in 2018. This team has put in the work in the past few years to get where they are today. With a great system of teams in the Georgia Impact organization, they have been able to put their stamp with a national powerhouse. A few of the Patrick Lewis’ players will be gracing the ranks of the SEC including Alabama and LSU; most will stay in the Southeast to contribute to other college’s success like Georgia State, Kennesaw State, East Tennessee and Florida Gulf Coast. The 2019 class will be branching out even further with players headed to Michigan, Utah, Colorado State and some again staying closer to home to play at Georgia, Tennessee, Georgia Tech and Georgia Southern. This may be the first time they broke into the Top 10, but with their winning tradition rolling, it will not be the last. 9) Firecrackers Brashear – Coach Sean Brashear The Firecrackers name is no stranger to the Top 10, but Sean Brashear has blazed a trail to the No. 9 spot in spectacular fashion. Blowing through the competition at the Fireworks Power Pool (walking away with a championship) and making a run finishing 5th at PGF this team was just plain fun to watch. With what seems like a never-ending bench, the pitching staff was able to stay fresh and crisp during long events, and the hitters are relentless from top to bottom giving opponents no time to breathe. That is why the team made a huge jump from No. 23, leaving a lot of teams in the wake of their success. Watch for the 2018 grads from Firecrackers Brashear at Fullerton and Stanford and the 2019 class close behind at Fullerton, Loyola Marymount, Illinois, Tennessee, CSUSN and Purdue. This up-and-coming team will be putting out more talent to college rosters in the future since Sean is grooming 16U, 14U and 12U teams with the same winning attitude. 10) Scrap Yard Internationals – Coaches Todd Leach and Connie May It is not often teams combine to become stronger, but that is exactly what happened when Sudden Impact Gold and the Scrap Yard Dawgs merged to form the Scrap Yard Internationals for the 2018 season. Each team on its own was Top-20 level, but when they combined the talent of the players and coaching, it rattled the rankings. The team made a run at the Fireworks in the Power Pools for a 9th place finish then took home 3rd at the TC/USA Nationals to help grab a spot in our Top 10. Their future is looking just as bright with players in the 2019, 2020 classes heading to Texas A&M, UT – Arlington, Seton Hall, Wisconsin, Texas, Nebraska, Louisiana Lafayette, LSU and Baylor. This Houston-based united front has a lot to look forward to with two organizations to feed the Scrap Yard Internationals team for a great run toward the top in the coming years. There is BREAKING NEWS out of our Triple Crown fastpitch meetings as we hammer out the 2019 schedule!
We’re making it easy for teams and clubs to focus on mid-July, when we will run both the TC/USA Nationals and the Southeast Championships in north Atlanta from July 15-18, 2019. TC/USA Nationals is an invite-only championship trek that draws superior 14u, 16u and 18u programs; our Southeast Championships has become a demanding regional event that will test your strategies and skills. These events give you options! If your top squad is at TC/USA, consider bringing your other lineups to the Southeast event to be seen by college coaches already in town for TC/USA. Our professional staff and deep connections in the area give Southeast Championships teams a chance to experience the environment of the TC/USA tournament. And if your team isn’t in TC/USA, sign up for the Southeast Championships! You can count on the competitive energy of the tournament to make the trip valuable and exciting! Pencil in NOW and get your 2019 calendar in motion! We will be there with our professional staff, terrific field complexes and all the answers you need for lodging and away-from-the-diamond entertainment. https://www.tcusanationals.com/event-details.html https://www.tcfastpitchchampionships.com/southeast-championship.html Contact: Carrie Rivera Call/Text: (970) 672-0508 Email: carrie@triplecrownsports.com The 16u Jacksonville Storm Girls Fastpitch Softball team was stripped of its National Championship within two hours after completion of the TC/USA Nationals 16 Open championship game in Cumming, GA., on July 12. Triple Crown Sports was contacted by team representatives following completion of the game notifying that they had played two age ineligible players in the semis and then one in the championship game. Both were over the legal age to play in this age group.
The ScrapYard Internationals and Glory Adkins Gold of Texas will be declared the Triple Crown USA National Champions in 16 Open. All other teams will move up one spot. The Storm will receive last place. Triple Crown CEO Keri King and Executive Director of Fastpitch at TC Elliott Finkelstein have handed down the following punitive course of action:
This year’s Champions are as follows: East Cobb Bullets-Schnute: 18 Open Champions ScrapYard International and Glory Adkins Gold: 16 Open Champions So Cal Choppers-Faucett- 14 Open Champions The Triple Crown USA Nationals is one of the most highly regarded season ending Championships with more than 60 percent of the Top 50 Clubs participating based on USClubRankings.com. |
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