10U ????

[coachEd]

There was definately some good softball to watch in 10U but in the same regards there was some match ups that were painful to watch. The disparity between some teams was downright dangerous. I saw several "little" girls get hit hard by some bigger, stronger girls. I mean physically hit with the ball because they were unable to field it or served up fat pitches that more experienced players took right back at them.

I saw "best catcher in 10U" play - I give her props - she has a good throw down and quick release. Saw her throw out several girl.

Franchise did take it over Desperados - what happened Coach Ed? Did the bunt, bunt, theory not work?

I would have loved to see the CRUNCH/VICTORY team play against each other in Vegas.

You have to give Franchise credit where it is due. They won it by spectacular defense. It was a good game to watch nonetheless and truely shows that defense is what wins games.

The games of the day, however, were Dynasty over Aztecs in ITB, then Desperados over Dynasty in ITB of the semi-final. Both terrific games to watch.

[coachEd]

Played against teamsmith and we noticed there catchers were calling the pitches , i could say that is leadership in 10u .

Hmmm. Lets see, TeamSmith lost to Strikeforce and Rattlers. So much for the theory of a 10 yr old calling pitches herself.

[T-Baller]

Coach Ed - watched the Dynasty/Desperados game - great game - both teams fought hard - your team gave up the lead but didn't give up and came back to win - great battle - great to watch!

[T-Baller]

My DD faced that Franchise pitcher when she was pitching with a San Pedro travel team - I forgot the teams name and now I see her on Franchise. I heard from my coach she's may be leaving Franchise and going to another top team.

[coachEd]

My DD faced that Franchise pitcher when she was pitching with a San Pedro travel team - I forgot the teams name and now I see her on Franchise. I heard from my coach she's may be leaving Franchise and going to another top team.

Hmm, interesting.

[TheCloser]

Updated Rankings:

1. So Cal Crunch - Battled in Vegas losing to Victory 2-1 in pool play and coming back to win the Ship 4-3
2. Victory USA - Will continue to challenge for the top spot
3. AA's - Idle
4. Franchise - They should've been in Vegas battling the big dogs, also heard one of their pitchers is shopping around
5. Desperados - Lost to CF in finals 6-0, lived up to their ranking. They can't seem to beat a Top 4 team but they're competitive.
6. Dynasty - Lost in Semis to Desperados, with number 1 pitcher they can compete
7. CV Rattlers - Played a good tourney and have improved since the fall
8. Aztecs - Had a good Saturday but lost to Dynasty 2-1 first game out on Sunday
9. Team Smith - Played good on Saturday beating Dynasty but didn't perform on Sunday, this is not last year's TSB that was loaded with athletes
10. Minors Gold - Great pool games in Vegas but lost to number 4 seed from Arizona from the Crunch and Victory pool

[1hitwonder]

There was definately some good softball to watch in 10U but in the same regards there was some match ups that were painful to watch. The disparity between some teams was downright dangerous. I saw several "little" girls get hit hard by some bigger, stronger girls. I mean physically hit with the ball because they were unable to field it or served up fat pitches that more experienced players took right back at them.

I saw "best catcher in 10U" play - I give her props - she has a good throw down and quick release. Saw her throw out several girl.

Franchise did take it over Desperados - what happened Coach Ed? Did the bunt, bunt, theory not work?

I would have loved to see the CRUNCH/VICTORY team play against each other in Vegas.

You have to give Franchise credit where it is due. They did not win the game over Desperados on hitting (for the game, Franchise offensive production was, 1 hit, 1 batter reached via error, 8 walks, 1 HBP), they won it by spectacular defense, and they had to with the way Desperados spanked the ball all over the yard. I havent seen balls hit that hard since the torture scene in Casino Royale. Desperados didnt need to bunt much, they had 7 hits, 4 line outs, 3 flyouts to OF, and several hard hit grounders on the IF that Franchise made great plays on. It was a good game to watch nonetheless and truely shows that defense is what wins games.

The games of the day, however, were Dynasty over Aztecs in ITB, then Desperados over Dynasty in ITB of the semi-final. Both terrific games to watch.

coachEd you are way to modest man....YOU deserve all the credit! Desperados 1 hit Franchise and spanked them all over the yard. Bet the one hit Franchise got was a blooper over 1st base haa. Happens all the time dude.....Bummer....... Better save that score card for the D1 College Recruiting Portfolio.

Hmm, What was scoreboard of that dang championship game anyway?
Hmm-Hmm, Desperados tortured Franchise pitching and now you openly try to recruit one?
Hmm, Hmm, Hmm, How many 97's did you have when you beat them in the Fall?

Just funning you coachEd, keep posting you are the bomb!!! Check that...you are the MOAB's.

[Empire United]

Updated Rankings:

1. So Cal Crunch - Battled in Vegas losing to Victory 2-1 in pool play and coming back to win the Ship 4-3
2. Victory USA - Will continue to challenge for the top spot
3. AA's - Idle
4. Franchise - They should've been in Vegas battling the big dogs, also heard one of their pitchers is shopping around
5. Desperados - Lost to CF in finals 6-0, lived up to their ranking. They can't seem to beat a Top 4 team but they're competitive.
6. Dynasty - Lost in Semis to Desperados, with number 1 pitcher they can compete
7. CV Rattlers - Played a good tourney and have improved since the fall
8. Aztecs - Had a good Saturday but lost to Dynasty 2-1 first game out on Sunday
9. Team Smith - Played good on Saturday beating Dynasty but didn't perform on Sunday, this is not last year's TSB that was loaded with athletes
10. Minors Gold - Great pool games in Vegas but lost to number 4 seed from Arizona from the Crunch and Victory pool

I think I'm with ya on 1-5. I would put Aztecs over Dynasty for #6 though. Aztecs only lost 1 game last weekend on an ITB 2-1 loss to Dynasty. Aztecs only allowed 3 runs the entire tournament including their loss to Dynasty, which is pretty amazing. I would've liked to have seen an Aztecs vs. Desperados game too.

I'm not sure about Minor's Gold holding #10, they TIED (correction) Strike Force a couple of weeks ago at their friendly with their #1 pitching, but there is certainly a fair amount of teams that make up "the rest" that could round up the top 10.

But hey, I am glad someone spent the time to put this together and it isn't far off by much....make a new thread ???????

[BallsInComingDown]

You winners (Coach Ed, T-Baller) still haven't fully squeezed out of your rec ball egg shells... Shake those tails and get the rest of those shells from around your ankles!!! I love how it seems like Cerritos Franchise is getting bashed all over the place for no reason, it's hilarious. I mean, Coach Ed, I guess you felt losing 6-0 in a championship game warranted another one of your patented excuses. Really, 8 walks? 1HBP? God, I can only imagine the score if you actually had a pitcher with control. Anyway Coach Ed, I did a little research (You can do that on the Triple Crown site) Franchise allowed 2 runs in that tournament, count them.. 1,2... and scored 50... and they were playing with 10 girls, 2 starters out that I didn't see (strange how that hasn't been mentioned). What makes you think that if your pitcher had control, less runs would have been scored? Is there any doubt they they were hands down the absolute best team in Hemet this weekend? Seriously. I mean, put Franchise with the AA's, Crunch, Victory, but your team, shouldn't even be mentioned with those teams. Please stop. You can go to Nationals all you want with your team, but as a wise man once said, why travel across the country to get a butt kickin' when you can get one in your backyard? There is only 4 teams that should be looking at Nationals in the 10U division... and more like some of the earlier comments in this long thread, any of the 4 will be able to do well come July...the rest of the 10U teams are taking expensive field trips to Tennessee for the "experience"... LOL Haven't you heard that one before? I mean, really, why go to Tennessee and place 10th or worse in 10U? 10U??? C'mon.... 10U???????? Keep that $3000 per family and drive to Tracy, CA (Westerns) where the competition is more your speed...

Sorry Coach Ed, but I can't excuse lame excuses on message boards. You never know who's reading it. It could be someone who actually believes you. Keep your loser mentality from the masses... It does nothing for recruiting...

As for T-Baller, I don't know how legit your rumors are about players leaving, nor if it will effect this team at all. But wouldn't you have to wonder why if there is a player thinking about leaving, what the reason is? Or why a dad would tell an opposing coach he's thinking about leaving? Let me guess... playing time? Maybe using the message board isn't how to beat teams...stirring up controversy at 10U is ignorant. Now that information you gave is "gold" for everyone reading this thread. You have Coach Ed making a public plea for help to beat Franchise and you know he has no chance in hell to get anyone off of the Franchise team !!! LOL You or whoever your DD plays for now should concentrate on doing it on the field. Starting rumors or continuing them on a message board is lame. Just my opinion.

[DaSpinDr]

Geez, give the guy a break ! He gave Franchise credit for playing great defense. If his team hit the ball that well, give them credit. If Franchise only got 1 hit, but still won the game, great for them. But these kinds of posts are absolutely beyond ridiculous.