by NCal123 » Thu Dec 24, 2009 1:32 pm
The Sting will be the ones to beat. Last fall they picked up a pitcher from the SJ Renegades that had been playing up at 14's during the summer and pitched her team to Regionals. The kid can bring it and does not get rattled in big games. Lady Magic, AASA, and Sorcerer should be in the top four as well.
Storm....need more info...heard they lost players.
Grapes and RR will be playing in the Metros over there.
Nor Cal Legends, SJ Renegades, and SB Stars all should be considered contenders and usually are only a player or two away from being mentioned with the those above.
Lady Sharks, Mize, and Wicked will have alot of work to do before Metros. The Sharks fielded two 12's teams last fall. The younger one was decent but the older team was clearly not of the caliber you would expect from LS. The word is they had talent but the coaching was the main problem for alot of the parents. That team I hear has now been disolved, but they moved the coach to the other team as an assistant (???).
I have only heard of the Milpitas Renegades playing "B" and have never seen them playing at Nor Cal Metro's "A" over the last few years. I know they have no connection to the SJ Renegades and should not be a part of this list.
Also keep in mind the Tornadoes, Heat, and Haze. They all finished in the top 8 in last June's Metro's at Twin Creeks. We will see how it all turns out in June. Good luck to all!