[b Updated on 7/13/2012[/b]
Good luck to everyone at ASA Nationals, TCS World Series & PGF Nationals
I wanted to thank everyone for attending the Bracky Elite 24 - we had a great group of teams and I'm currently working on the stats and all tournament team.
= PGF Qualified
= ASA Nationals Qualified or 
Group A - The Favorite Top Contenders – Going to ASA Nationals or Premier to win it all. Have the ability to survive a hard bracket and still win it all.
OC Batbusters Briggs
Grade: A
Pts:
Previous: #1
PGF Qualified:
Website: http://ocbatbusters.shutterfly.com/
Tournament Wins:
1st ASA 12U Thanksgiving Tournament[b]
[b]1st TCS Bracky Elite 24 Tournament
Bracky Comments: Still the top dog but Power Surge 99 is closing the gap.
Sun Devils Graft
Grade: A
Pts.
Previous: #2
PGF Qualified:
& ASA Website: http://sundevilssoftball.com/
Tournament Wins:
1st Co Champs AA Toys 4 Tots 12UTournament[b]
[b]1st 12U OC Coastal Classic (Huntington Beach Classic)
1st 12U St Paddy's Day Blast Las Vegas
Bracky Comments: A battle tested team that should be ready for PGF!
Power Surge 99
Grade: A
Pts:
Previous: #10
PGF Qualified:
& ASA: Website: http://www.eteamz.com/sandiegopowersurge12u99/
Tournament Wins:
1st 12U TCS Tournament
1st 12U ASA So Cal States Tournament 5/28/12
Bracky Comments: Pitching and excellent coaching makes this team a contender at PGF Nationals.
Firecrackers Quarles
Grade: A-
Pts.
Previous: #3
PGF Qualified:
& ASA Website: http://www.eteamz.com/firecrackers99black/
Tournament Wins:
1st IE Halloween Havoc 12UTournament[b]
Bracky Comments: Playing solid ball but still a bit bracket dependent
[b]Group B+ - The Bracket Dependent Contenders – Can win it all but it will take a bit of bracket luck. Not a Top Contender because they are susceptible to B+, B & C+ teams but they can beat an A team. Note in 2011 a B+ team won PGF 16U & 14U Division. The Bracket draw at PGF is critical - while you have more bracket control at ASA Nationals.
American Athletics McGowan
Grade: B++
Pts. 4.1
Previous: 4
PGF Qualified:
Website: http://www.americanathletics99.com/
Tournament Wins:
1st Co Champs AA Toys 4 Tots 12UTournament[b]
Bracky Comments: While still a contender for overall victory but the bracket at the Bracky Elite showed a difficult bracket will be hard to overcome. Very consistent so probably the Group 2 team that is best suited to win it all .
[b] Artesia Punishers 99
Grade: B++
Pts:
Previous: #5
PGF Qualified:
Website:
Tournament Wins: http://www.eteamz.com/artesiapunishers99/
Bracky Comments: Have played almost exclusively in 14U all year - usually that ends up backfiring at Nationals.... time will tell.
Team Watley
Grade: B+
Pts:
Previous: #6
PGF Qualified:
Website: http://www.eteamz.com/teamwatley/
Tournament Wins:
1st 12U Firecrackers Mothers Day Tournament
Bracky Comments: When on capable of sending most of the A and all of the B+ teams to the losers bracket. A year away.
La Mirada Firecrackers
Grade: B+
Pts.
Previous:#5
PGF Qualified:
Website: http:
Tournament Wins:
1st 12U Fresno Force Classic
1st 12U Premier So Cal Qualifier Champions
Bracky Comments: Question is did they peak to early? Still hard for them to beat two of B+ and/or A teams in back to back games
Corona Angels 99 - Barroso
Grade: B+
Pts.
Previous: #8
PGF Qualified:
Website: http://www.eteamz.com/coronaangelsbarroso99/
Tournament Wins:
Bracky Comments: Not sure they can win it all, but a top team.
Jynx 99
Grade: B+
Pts:
Previous: #11
PGF Qualified: & ASA:
Website: http://www.eteamz.com/socaljynx10u/
Tournament Wins:
Bracky Comments: Not sure what is going on with this team... lending out players so where do they play and for what team?
Group B - The Spoilers – Don’t have enough to win it all but can send an A or B+ team home or to the losers bracket. Playing on Sunday (ASA & PGF Nationals) and a solid top ten finish are the ultimate goal.
Firecrackers - Davis
Grade: B
Pts:
Previous: 12
PGF Qualified:
Website: http://www.eteamz.com/firecrackersdavis/
Tournament Wins:
Bracky Comments: A consistent team is playing solid ball at the right time. Not enough firepower to beat two B+ teams in a row.
Case Batbusters
Grade: B
Pts:
Previous: 9
ASA/PGF Qualified:
Website: http http://www.casebatbusters99.com
Tournament Wins:
Bracky Comments: Surprised me at the PGF Qualifier, but a hot and cold type of team. When hot look out!
Gamers 99
Grade: B
Pts.
Previous: #14
PGF Qualified:
& ASA: Website: http://www.gamerssoftball.com/index.php
Tournament Wins:
1st Co-Champs - USSSA Holiday Challenge 12U
Bracky Comments: A very good hitting team that will be a hard watch up for a couple of contenders.
SoCal Pumas 12u-Black (Players Edge Black)
Grade: B
Pts.
Previous: 15
PGF Qualified:
Website: http://socalpumas12ublack.shutterfly.com/
Tournament Wins:
[/i] 1st Co-Champs - USSSA Holiday Challenge 12U [/i]
Bracky Comments: A solid team that actually earned their berth to PGF...
Cal Thunder-Ramos
Grade: B
Pts.
Previous: 16
PGF Qualified: & ASA:
Website: http:
Tournament Wins:
Bracky Comments: Very good team that just has a hard time pulling out close games against B+ & A teams. Not a team that you want in your bracket.
Group C+ - Very good teams that will need to play their A game to make it to Sunday (ASA & PGF Nationals). No C+ team has made the final eight at Nationals. These teams will cause some pain for a couple of B+ or B teams but not enough to make the final 4. Playing with the final 12 is the goal! C+ teams attending Western Nationals or TCS World Series are the favorites!
American Athletics Claremont
Grade: C+
Pts.
Previous: #15
PGF Qualified:
Website:
Tournament Wins:
Bracky Comments: Another team that actually earned their berth to PGF Nationals.
Firecrackers-Roman
Grade: C+
Previous: 24
ASA/PGF Qualified:
Website: http:
Tournament Wins:
Bracky Comments: Not sure who is on this team now but the team at the PGF qualifer was very good.
Quakes 99 Lindsay(So Cal Heaters 99)
Grade: C+
Pts:
Previous: 17
ASA Qualified:
Website: http://www.eteamz.com/socalheaters99/
Tournament Wins:
1st 12U TCS Tournament
1st 12U Nemesis Tournament
Bracky Comments: Very solid team that could be a spoiler at Nationals.
So Cal Breakers 00/[b]
Grade: C+
Previous: #28
PGF:
& ASA: Website:
Tournament Wins:
1st 12U TCS Memorial Day Classic - Double Elimination
Bracky Comments: A scrappy team that is starting to play more consistent in tournaments - great attitude.
[b]Corona Angels Holt
Grade: C+
Pts:
Previous: 19
PGF Qualified:
Website: http: http://www.eteamz.com/coronaangelsholt/
Tournament Wins:
Bracky Comments: Had a great run at the AZ PGF Qualifier – a good young scrappy team.
So Cal Wicked Acuna
Grade: C+
Previous: #21
PGF Qualified:
Website:
Tournament Wins
Bracky Comments: A team with alot of heart ...... will cause trouble for someone in the losers bracket.
99 Diamonds
Grade: C+
Previous: #24
PGF Qualified: & ASA:
Website: http
Tournament Wins:
1st 12U TCS Presidents Day Showdown 2/2012
Bracky Comments: Not enough gas to play the top teams every week but like Wicked they play with alot of heart.
Group C - Very good teams that are a bit too hot and cold to be a C+ team (i.e., inconsistent). Playing on Saturday night is the main goal for these teams at ASA Nationals. Those attending Western Nationals will be labeled a top Contender!
Mizuno Pride 00
Grade: C
Pts:
Previous: #32
ASA Qualified:
Website: http:
Tournament Wins:
Bracky Comments: Had a great run at the ASA State a solid young team.
USA Athletics 99 Natividad (All Level 99)
Grade: C
Previous: 28 (+6)
PGF Qualified:
Website:
Tournament Wins:
Bracky Comments: A very hot and cold type of team. Not sure which team will show up for PGF Nationals?
Cal Lite 99 (Corona Eliminators 99)
Grade: C
Pts:
Previous: 18
ASA Qualified:
Website: http://www.eteamz.com/coronaeliminators99/
Tournament Wins:
Bracky Comments: An up and down team – just don't know which team will show up.
So Cal Athletics
Grade: C
Previous: 33
ASA Qualified:
Website:
Tournament Wins:
Bracky Comments: Not sure if this team is an overarchiever.
Batbusters 99 (formerly San Diego Renegades 99)
Grade: C
Previous: 23
PGF Qualified:
Website: http
Tournament Wins:
Bracky Comments: Another scrappy team that just could not turn the corner and become a B+ type of team.
Strike Force 99
Grade: C
Previous: #25
ASA/PGF Qualified:
Website: http
Tournament Wins:
Bracky Comments: Could not make the next step and become a solid B/B+ team, need to add some depth next year.
Artesia Punishers Guerrero
Grade: C
Previous: NR
ASA/PGF Qualified:
Website:
Tournament Wins:
Bracky Comments: Late to the party but a solid showing at ASA State.
Cruisers-Sievers
Grade: C
Previous: #30
PGF Qualified:
Website: http://www.eteamz.com/californiacruisers12usievers/
Tournament Wins:
Bracky Comments: This team makes my job hard - one day a top 25 team the next game a bottom 25 team.
So Cal Hurricanes 99
Grade: C
Previous: 29
ASA/PGF Qualified:
Website: http://www.eteamz.com/hurricanes99/
Tournament Wins:
Bracky Comments: Solid offensive team, when on can play with the B & B+ teams.
Courage
Grade: C
Previous: NR
PGF Qualified:
Website:
Tournament Wins:
Bracky Comments: New to the party but going to PGF Nationals.
Nemesis Blue
Grade: C
Previous: NR
ASA Qualified:
Website:
Tournament Wins:
Bracky Comments: Should have a good time at ASA Nationals.
Lionettes
Grade: C
Previous: #20
Website:
ASA Qualified:
Tournament Wins:
Bracky Comments: Wow! Looked like a top 20 after the PGF Qualifier! Came back to qualify for ASA Nationals.
TNL
Grade: C
Previous: #N/R
ASA Qualified:
Website:
Tournament Wins:
Bracky Comments: Team has played the side circuit and found a competitive level to play at. Should enjoy ASA Nationals.
USA Athletics 99 – Austin
Grade: C
Previous: #32
PGF Qualified:
Website:
Tournament Wins:
Bracky Comments: Had a bit of an up and down year. PGF Nationals should be fun.
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Other Very Good Team Deserving of Recognition
Team Smith '99
Previous: #38 (-9)
Website:
Tournament Wins:
Bracky Comments: Solid team, with the coaches giving the girls a chance to qualify.
San Diego Legacy 99 Cranford
Previous: #31
ASA/PGF Qualified:
Website: http://www.legacysoftball.com/12U.htm
Tournament Wins:
So Cal Panthers
Previous: NR
ASA/PGF Qualified:
Website:
Tournament Wins:
OC Elite - Cecil
Previous: #35
Website:
Tournament Wins:
HB Breeze 99
Previous: #36
Website:
Tournament Wins:
Irving Sting 2000
Previous: NR
ASA/PGF Qualified:
Website:
Tournament Wins:
Nemesis Elite Gold
Grade: TBD
Previous: 34
ASA Qualified:
Website:
Tournament Wins:
Quickturn
Previous: NR
ASA/PGF Qualified:
Website:
Tournament Wins:
VC Venom
Previous: NR
ASA/PGF Qualified:
Website:
Tournament Wins:
San Diego Breakers 12u
Previous: NR
ASA/PGF Qualified:
Website:
Tournament Wins:
San Diego Elite '00
Previous: NR
ASA/PGF Qualified:
Website:
Tournament Wins:
ProSport Revolution
Previous: NR
ASA/PGF Qualified:
Website:
Tournament Wins:
Black Mtn Ballers
Previous: NR
ASA/PGF Qualified:
Website:
Tournament Wins:
Knuckleheads99
Previous: NR
ASA/PGF Qualified:
Website:
Tournament Wins:
MV Shockwave
Previous: NR
ASA/PGF Qualified:
Website:
Tournament Wins:
So Cal Intensity Guiliano
Previous: NR
ASA/PGF Qualified:
Website:
Tournament Wins:
Easton Elite
Previous: NR
ASA/PGF Qualified:
Website:
Tournament Wins:
So Cal Pumas 00
Previous: NR
ASA/PGF Qualified:
Website:
Tournament Wins:
STC-Prospects
Previous: NR
ASA/PGF Qualified:
Website:
Tournament Wins:
Storm - Rawls
Previous: NR
ASA/PGF Qualified:
Website:
Tournament Wins:
American Pastime
Previous: NR
ASA/PGF Qualified:
Website:
Tournament Wins:
Heavy Hitters
Previous: NR
ASA/PGF Qualified:
Website:
Tournament Wins:
American Athletics - Orrantia
Previous: NR
ASA/PGF Qualified:
Website:
Tournament Wins:
The important component is the Teams grade (A, B+ & B) and not their ranking. At this point rankings and grades are projections for Summer. However, in 12u the teams identified as A in spring – were still A’s in spring and in 2007, 2008 & 2009, 2011 the championship game at nationals came down to the top 2 teams in the poll.
A’s – Have the ability to win three consecutive games against other A or B+ rated teams at a major tournament (i.e., State, Nationals, PGF etc). A’s are playing for the big prize “ASA/PGF Nationals”. To be ranked as a solid A Team, a team must have the ability to beat all of the other A Teams in tournament bracket play.
B+ Teams – Have the ability to win the big prize at ASA/PGF Nationals if a few things break their way (i.e., don’t have to beat two A teams in consecutive games). B+ teams will beat A teams in tournaments, they just lack the ability to beat A teams in back to back games! In 2006-07 TNL could beat anyone but they could not beat Victory-Campbell, Corona Angles 94 and Lakewood Ladies in back to back games. To be ranked a B+ team, a team must have the ability to beat all of the other B+ teams. Note: Because of the PGF Nationals format (100% stupid blind draw vs. ASA seeding earned via pool play) the luck of the draw makes it easy for a B+ team to reach the semi finals without playing another B+ or A team. In 2011 B+ teams won both 14U & 16U PGF in 2011. These teams usually will chase a berth and will utilize every opportunity to get to Nationals.
B Teams – Can only win ASA/PGF Nationals if they get hot and they get lucky (i.e., a great draw)! They can beat A teams in friendlies but struggle beating them in tournaments. B teams can and will eliminate B+ Teams but they would be hard press to win a tournament that requires them to beat 2-3 B+ Teams in a row! While most of these teams will be competitive at Nationals, the majority will not chase a berth. These teams usually end up at ASA Western Nationals, the USSSA or TCS World Series.
C+ Teams – The goal is to qualify for ASA/PGF Nationals. These are usually top 20-40 teams that will play the B+ teams closely and beat B Teams in significant tournaments. Typically the majority of first year 12U or 14U teams perform at this level. The majority of these teams like to play the side circuit TCS, USSSA & AFA etc.
