14U Top Teams - Bracketologist - Teams To Watch!

[J Fierce]

Thanks Bracky. I will update my notes.

Irvine Sting was the top 96 SoCal team last year if you go by Championship play at States and Nationals. I don't think any 96 team came in ahead of their placement at States and only a handful at Nationals. Sure the bracket gods were good to them but you got to give them their due.

Dude, you need to do your homework and get your facts straight.

Directly off of SoCal ASA website: Final order at 14U ASA States.

Place Team
1 SoCal Madness 95
2 Firecrackers
3 Lakewood Firecrackers
4 Corona Angels 95
5 Mizuno Pride 95
5 Nemesis
7 OC Batbusters‐McNee
7 SoCal Athletics
9 Irvine Sting 96
9 Mizuno Pride‐Dawsey
9 CA Cruisers 96
9 Bomb Squad

As you can clearly see every team above Irvine Sting (that lists age) is a 95 and not a 96 team. If you want me to post the Nationals Final order of finish for you, you will see only a few (96) teams finishing above them, and most of those from other States. Maybe you should do your homework before posting.

Actually teams posted as top contenders for this year did not even qualify for Nationals at States last season and had to scramble to other tournaments/States to earn a berth. I am not saying they are the best team out there (right now), only they deserve SoCal bragging rights.

No SoCal bragging rights for Irving Sting - that would go to Jynx & PowerSurge 96 both 1st year 14u teams in the top 5 at ASA Nationals.


14u ASA Nationals
4. Jynx 96 - (2011 = 16u)
5. Power Surge 96 - (2011 = 16u)

ASA State Place Team (Jynx & PS96 did not attend ASA State - already had berth)
1 SoCal Madness 95
2 Firecrackers 96 - this was a 96, but picked up some 95's before ASA State. (2011 = 16u)
3 Lakewood Firecrackers - 95 team
4 Corona Angels 95
5 Mizuno Pride 95
5 Nemesis - (pure 96 team) (2011 = 14u aka Firecrackers 96 – Rodriguez)
7 OC Batbusters‐McNee - mixed 95/96 (2011 = 14u but about half from OC BB Ray 12u National Champions)
7 SoCal Athletics - Considered a 96 team. (coaches & key players = 16u in 2011)
9 Irvine Sting 96 - (pure 96 team) (2011 = 16u)
9 Mizuno Pride‐Dawsey - 95 team
9 CA Cruisers 96 - Considered a 96 team. (16u in 2011)
9 Bomb Squad - Considered a 96 team. (now Firecrackers 16u in 2011)

Pay attention "notimeforchores".....
Study harder my friend

[Supersuds]

Thanks Bracky. I will update my notes.

Irvine Sting was the top 96 SoCal team last year if you go by Championship play at States and Nationals. I don't think any 96 team came in ahead of their placement at States and only a handful at Nationals. Sure the bracket gods were good to them but you got to give them their due.

Dude, you need to do your homework and get your facts straight.

Directly off of SoCal ASA website: Final order at 14U ASA States.

Place Team
1 SoCal Madness 95
2 Firecrackers
3 Lakewood Firecrackers
4 Corona Angels 95
5 Mizuno Pride 95
5 Nemesis
7 OC Batbusters‐McNee
7 SoCal Athletics
9 Irvine Sting 96
9 Mizuno Pride‐Dawsey
9 CA Cruisers 96
9 Bomb Squad

As you can clearly see every team above Irvine Sting (that lists age) is a 95 and not a 96 team. If you want me to post the Nationals Final order of finish for you, you will see only a few (96) teams finishing above them, and most of those from other States. Maybe you should do your homework before posting.

Actually teams posted as top contenders for this year did not even qualify for Nationals at States last season and had to scramble to other tournaments/States to earn a berth. I am not saying they are the best team out there (right now), only they deserve SoCal bragging rights.

No SoCal bragging rights for Irving Sting - that would go to Jynx & PowerSurge 96 both 1st year 14u teams in the top 5 at ASA Nationals.
14u ASA Nationals
4. Jynx 96 - (2011 = 16u)
5. Power Surge 96 - (2011 = 16u)

ASA State Place Team (Jynx & PS96 did not attend ASA State - already had berth)
1 SoCal Madness 95
2 Firecrackers 96 - this was a 96, but picked up some 95's before ASA State. (2011 = 16u)
3 Lakewood Firecrackers - 95 team
4 Corona Angels 95
5 Mizuno Pride 95
5 Nemesis - (pure 96 team) (2011 = 14u aka Firecrackers 96 – Rodriguez)
7 OC Batbusters‐McNee - mixed 95/96 (2011 = 14u but about half from OC BB Ray 12u National Champions)
7 SoCal Athletics - Considered a 96 team. (coaches & key players = 16u in 2011)
9 Irvine Sting 96 - (pure 96 team) (2011 = 16u)
9 Mizuno Pride‐Dawsey - 95 team
9 CA Cruisers 96 - Considered a 96 team. (16u in 2011)
9 Bomb Squad - Considered a 96 team. (now Firecrackers 16u in 2011)

Well said Bracketologist, Hands down the 2 best 96 teams these last couple of years. Proof is in the pudding. Good luck Scott and Jessie in the 16's.

[fastpitchdad05]

Eventually I'm hoping that some San Diego teams besides the Aztecs will prove they deserve to be considered as well. But I guess for now it is what it is.

[sportzjunky]

Eventually I'm hoping that some San Diego teams besides the Aztecs will prove they deserve to be considered as well. But I guess for now it is what it is.

How does the SD Renegade-Stern team look? Anyone? Renegades (as an org) usually have teams that compete well at ASA with the Big Dogs.

[Karate Kid]

Bracky,
FYI. Two good teams coming down from AZ to play in So Cal Breakers Friendly. Should be Fun to watch.
Sunday Nov, 21st
Team Arizona97 vs So Cal Breakers-Imoto @ 7:30a
Team Arizons97 vs Firecrackers97-Sota @ 9:00a
Team Arizona97 vs Victory97 @ 12:00p

Lil Saints vs SD Aztecs @ 7:30a
Lil Saints vs Cal Crusiers-Cone @ 9:00a
Lil Saints vs Firecrackers97-Sota @ 12:00p

[EzOut.EzOut]

So, for 16U and up, you send your schedules to the college coaches you want to impress. For 14U and down you send your schedules to Bracketologist@HeyBucket.com.

Brackey - I have a business proposition for you regarding a ratings sheet that can be sent out to college recruiters...I was thinking about calling it the "Gold Sheet" but that name is already taken

[ontheblack]

Eventually I'm hoping that some San Diego teams besides the Aztecs will prove they deserve to be considered as well. But I guess for now it is what it is.

No one has proved anything yet.

[fastpitchdad05]

Eventually I'm hoping that some San Diego teams besides the Aztecs will prove they deserve to be considered as well. But I guess for now it is what it is.

No one has proved anything yet.

Sure I understand what you're saying, but the Aztecs seem to have "proven" something by winning Monster Mash since I'm guessing that is the reason they made Bracky's list. I'm sure Bracky can confirm or deny that.

So what I'm saying is that I'm hoping that more San Diego teams (DD's included of course) do whatever it takes to get Bracky's attention. Right now it seems that only the Aztecs have.

[OCwildcatMom]

Eventually I'm hoping that some San Diego teams besides the Aztecs will prove they deserve to be considered as well. But I guess for now it is what it is.

No one has proved anything yet.

Sure I understand what you're saying, but the Aztecs seem to have "proven" something by winning Monster Mash since I'm guessing that is the reason they made Bracky's list. I'm sure Bracky can confirm or deny that.

So what I'm saying is that I'm hoping that more San Diego teams (DD's included of course) do whatever it takes to get Bracky's attention. Right now it seems that only the Aztecs have.

Is it true that that tourney was won on a revert score due to drop dead time?????

[inthezone]

True.