Texas Teams in Colorado--How are they competing?

[GREENCH]

Which team from Texas has bragging rights the Glory or Kruzers? Just got back from the 14u Colorado firework tournament with a DD #00, on a first year team out of Kansas the Kc Xplosion.
This first year team finished 13th out of the field of 63. We went 4-1 against Texas teams that were filled with talent and coaching. Congrats to the team who knocked us out 1-0 the Houston Power, what a defensive battle. We have played TPS, Kaos, Shockwave, Power, Hawks, Fusion, Kruzers and the 95 Glory in the past few years. I have my own opinion as to which team is the best from Texas. Just curious who the people from the great state of Texas
feel have the total package to compete and win against a Corona Angels 14u.

All the teams you listed are good teams, but the only teams from Texas that can compete with anyone in the nation at the 14U level would be Kruzers, Texas Blaze and Texas Travelers. All the other teams are good enough to beat you, but these 3 teams can win it all. Deer Park TPS would normally be in the discussion, but as of late have not played very well. JMO

[BRUNO]

Greench regarding your comment that the other teams are good enough to beat you? Who is you, the kc xplosion? As I mentioned in the previous post, the only Texas team that did infact beat us in Colorado was the Houston power 1-0. One hit by the Houston power, a young ladys first home run in her life. The xplosion defeated the Kaos, Hawks, Shockwave, SK velocity all great teams, however the xplosion prevailed. Go to the Colorado tournament site and I believe we were the only 95 at the top of the pack, placing 11th. We defeated the shockwave in pool play 10-2 and the Kaos in bracket play 5-4, damn they have some speed. The shockwave placed #9, the kaos placed #10, the kc xplosion 95 placed #11.
The kc xplosion 95 can play with any team in the nation plain and simple, in fact the only Texas team that has ever given us a beatdown was the Kruzers in 2008 at th HOF in Oklahoma I believe the score was 9-2. Damn that team is the definition of slapping. We have also competed against TPS in the nationals a couple years back, they defeated us 2-1. A classy group of fans and players.
Greench are you assuming that the only states who can compete on a national level are Texas and California, for the most part u are correct. However this group of 95 girls from the midwest
have proven over the last 4 years that they are indeed one of the better teams in the country.Yes the weather is definitely a disadvantage in the KC area compared to the south and west. However we make do, and have to travel or play up 2 years to find a game.

[SOFTBALLS]

I think when he said they can beat you he meant you in general not personal.
Second dont mean to bust your bubble but Houston Power,TPS,Velocity and Kaos are
all true 95s.

[BRUNO]

No bubble here I realize Txs and Cal. own softball. Those teams are great 95's that can play with any 95 out of California. This midwest team is just happy to be in the mix with the best
95's in the country. We actually showed up for a change and played some good ball.
The teams from Texas that I have actually seen compete that would give the corona angels a run for their money would be the Kruzers and the Glory, have never seen the travelers play.
In the midwest we will be cheering for any Txs team that can take home the hardware and knock Cal. down a notch.

[SOFTBALLS]

Notable teams without a berth that will be at regionals.
MC Magic
SK Velocity
Houston Power
KAOS

could be some sleepers Phantomz,Shockwave only for their showing in Colorado.

A team i didnt see in the tourny is the Texas Blaze Kirk must have other plans.

Well good luck to all the teams this weekend.

[GREENCH]

Greench regarding your comment that the other teams are good enough to beat you? Who is you, the kc xplosion? As I mentioned in the previous post, the only Texas team that did infact beat us in Colorado was the Houston power 1-0. One hit by the Houston power, a young ladys first home run in her life. The xplosion defeated the Kaos, Hawks, Shockwave, SK velocity all great teams, however the xplosion prevailed. Go to the Colorado tournament site and I believe we were the only 95 at the top of the pack, placing 11th. We defeated the shockwave in pool play 10-2 and the Kaos in bracket play 5-4, damn they have some speed. The shockwave placed #9, the kaos placed #10, the kc xplosion 95 placed #11.
The kc xplosion 95 can play with any team in the nation plain and simple, in fact the only Texas team that has ever given us a beatdown was the Kruzers in 2008 at th HOF in Oklahoma I believe the score was 9-2. Damn that team is the definition of slapping. We have also competed against TPS in the nationals a couple years back, they defeated us 2-1. A classy group of fans and players.
Greench are you assuming that the only states who can compete on a national level are Texas and California, for the most part u are correct. However this group of 95 girls from the midwest
have proven over the last 4 years that they are indeed one of the better teams in the country.Yes the weather is definitely a disadvantage in the KC area compared to the south and west. However we make do, and have to travel or play up 2 years to find a game.

Bruno, everything I posted was general remarks, don't be so sensative... You asked a question, so I gave you an answer, you can agree or not... You are very proud of your kids and I think that is great... but if you assume that the teams you played in Colorado, are the best Texas has to offer you would be mistaken, IMO

[BRUNO]

First time in my life I have been regarded as sensitive thank you, I am going to show my wife of 20 years this post.
The glory is not one of the best 14u teams from the great state of Texas,then who? With exception of 2 teams the kruzers and travelers the firework tournament was full of Texas talent.

[GREENCH]

First time in my life I have been regarded as sensitive thank you, I am going to show my wife of 20 years this post. Let me know if it helps out around the house
The glory is not one of the best 14u teams from the great state of Texas,then who? With exception of 2 teams the kruzers and travelers the firework tournament was full of Texas talent. Again I agree there were some good teams, but if your asking, IMO - Texas Travelers, Kruzers, Texas Blaze, BatBusters(Montoya)

[Brooke's Dad]

Texas Hawks (Prater) struggling??


Really...... They just won ASA State 2 weeks ago.



However - in Colorado - they didn't place like i thought they would...


That being said - i was at the game in Colorado - were their #1 pitcher took a HUGE line drive right off the face... sending her staright to the ER.

Girls see something like that and it is bound to take its toll.


However - she did manage to come back later in the tournament.




Anyone who sleeps on the Hawks will lose!

[txfastptchcoach]

Texas Hawks (Prater) struggling??


Really...... They just won ASA State 2 weeks ago.



However - in Colorado - they didn't place like i thought they would...


That being said - i was at the game in Colorado - were their #1 pitcher took a HUGE line drive right off the face... sending her staright to the ER.

Girls see something like that and it is bound to take its toll.


However - she did manage to come back later in the tournament.




Anyone who sleeps on the Hawks will lose!

Amen on that. I heard about this but we were playing on the back field. Also I heard a girl broke her leg??? Any info on if it was a Texas team. That is what I heard????