NorCal Top 12U Teams

[uncle]

Not to sure if I would agree that a friendly will determine all. We need more elimination play to determine on rankings unless there is a drastic slump taking place.

[Softballmom45]

I just know they are not going to take each other lightly. I expect the best starting 9 from both teams. Friendly or not we know both teams want the W.

[Dozerdog]

I just know they are not going to take each other lightly. I expect the best starting 9 from both teams. Friendly or not we know both teams want the W.

I don't agree at all. Every time we have played Storm in friendlies( 4 times) James has for the most part batted his line up. I believe you are putting a whole lot more importance on this game than the coaches will.

[younggunz]

[carjuice]

all nor cal teams did good in las vegas espicially storm sting force and obs

[Softballmom45]

Well looks like Sting does it again, beats Storm 8-0. Point blank they come out on fire. If you sit back on your heels this will continue to be the outcome. Yes, we all know it was just a friendly but how long is everyone going to keep using this excuse. How I see it is when props is needed give it!

[realtalk]

After speaking with a few sources, it is true Sting came out on top. Although we don't need to give sting props because they have already done that.
Maybe it is true about sting parents.

Word of advise, let other give props to ur team, be patient it will come. But when you praise yourself and talk about your team it doesn't look good. Believe me, people talk about the 12u sting and we all know they can hit.

Talking about your team is like talking about how good your kid is to everyone. Nobody wants to hear it. Because when they do fall short everyone notices it.

Is there a rivalry here? It shows the players do want it but I think the parents want it a little bit more.

The Sting team should be ranked on top in my opinion

Just keeping it real!

Let's not forget, the Storm Organized an amazing event with quality teams. Wish I was there.

[AvgMoe]

@by uncle » Wed Mar 19, 2014 10:16 pm - Great Post!

To all, this thread is about the top teams in NorCal and not just about Sting and Storm. If you want, I could just start a new post for that. We should be talking about every team and how they did or did not do over the weekend.

Also, friendly's do not count for squat if you have nothing to play for. Some coaches do not show you all the tricks in the bag or they only have one ump or they bat every kid or some miss for birthdays. I know one coach that has made it clear that they love friendly's because they can play girls in other positions or play girls that do not get a lot of playing time on Sunday's.

Sooo, if you want to make it interesting then add something to play for a trophy, shirts, case of coke maybe looser buys a few large pizzas and both or all teams can all invade the local pizza joint.

With that said, did anyone else play this weekend, in an actual tournament, worth talking about other then Sting and Storm?

[texmex45]

Great call Moe! While both the Sting and Storm are worthy of the praise that they have been receiving, all of this focus on a frickin' friendly is crazy. Did they play their best 9? Did they move girls around? Who cares? When it means something, then bring it back into this thread. How are the other 12U teams on the short list doing?

[realtalk]

i agree !

NorCal dirtdogs took the title at his tournament! Runner up NorCal Bownet.
Salinas Storm Gonzalez took the Silver

LTG Lions a couple of games short from Qualifying! Great job! I hope the continue to seek the berth.
NorCal Firecrackers- 2 and Q
CC Athletics-Brett- 2 and Q

Central Cal dirtdogs over FRESNO force at the qualifier.

Is anyone else trying to chase the berth because it seems like everyone is waiting for the NorCal Qualifier. There can only be 4 teams that go.