14U TEAM RANKING (Bracketologist)updated after ASA STATE

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How about that 12U ranking ?
I had to make an account and ask because i need to know, did the laptop really "crash" or are you trying to avoid the 12U ranking Bracky?

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Bracky any closing statements on the top 10 finishers at Nationals 14u
Again, you did an amazing job keep it up
. Mr. Box

[bracketologist]

Bracky any closing statements on the top 10 finishers at Nationals 14u
Again, you did an amazing job keep it up
. Mr. Box

So many very good teams in Moline.

#1 – San Jose Sting – A very good team – after watching them play in 16u, I felt they had the best all around team in 14u. Watching them at Nationals confirmed that my early thoughts were correct. Not sure they played their best ball at Nationals as the coach seemed to know he had the best team and coached very conservative (i.e., the I don’t want to screw this up approach!). Simply the best team!

#2 – Corona Angels 95 – Nice to see Marty coach them on the big stage. Team played solid ball at Nationals and clearly were the most professional in terms of base running, fielding back-ups etc. The College coaches seemed to like this team. Very good team that needed a little more late season success to complete with Sting (i.e., if they would have won State – they would have had the confidence to beat Sting).

#3 – Sorcerer – My surprise of the tournament – I had not watched them play prior to Nationals so they were new to me. A very good team that was well coached and had outstanding defense and pitching. The Nor Cal vs. So Cal debate is really over – the top Nor Cal teams are very very good! I truly believe that it will be the Nor Cal teams that continue to carry the Cali banner against the SEC country schools in the years to come – at least until they start to have a travel team on every corner like So Cal.

#4 – So Cal Jynx 96 – I am so proud of this team – the players, coaches and parents. They truly displayed class whether they won or lost… I hope a number of other So Cal teams had the opportunity to watch how this team (players, coaches and parents) handled the Sting game. This team has heart and plays a blue-collar – never count us out style that is a joy to watch.

#5 – Birmingham Vipers – Solid team that just went to work. Top notch preparation and a solid team game. Every game I expected them to lose.. they won.

#5 – Power Surge 96 – Had an exciting run at Nationals and truly played like a champion – never never gave up. Once in the loser’s bracket this team had to display something new …. heart! Did not win Nationals, but earned a lot of respect.

#7 – Georgia Impact Gold – Very good team that played solid softball. A little hot and cold on the offensive side but a very good team. Very well coached.

#7 – Fury 95 – Seemed to play a lot of teams from SEC country. Solid team that had a little bit of everything – speed, power, coaching and pitching.

#9 – Q.C Firebirds 95 – Local team that was the real deal – team found the weakness of most teams at the 14u level. Every team that played them tried to hit every pitch out of the park. Hats off to the pitchers, players and coaches on this team – hard to lose on blop hits. Very solid team.

#9 – East Cobb Bullets - Palazzo – Ok I like this team. Have the potential to become the Jynx of the East. Team seemed to have fun playing softball. Very good team that effectively utilized their talent.

#9 – Originals – What a game against San Jose Sting! The pitcher was outstanding – hit her spots and had major spin on the ball. Probably one of my all Bracky team pitchers..only worked one side of the plate so she has tremendous upside. The team was well coached and played solid ball. The pitcher held the spot light but there were a number of very good players on this team. Was not a loser’s bracket type of team.

#9 – Fury 96 – The favorites for 2011. This team should play up in 16u and come back to 14u Nationals next year. Not sure the coaching staff realize the talent they have on this team. Would benefit from coming out to California to play the Cali teams before Nationals.

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NICE !!! Always a pleasure reading your posts....
Care to share your disappointments. ?