14U TEAM RANKING (Bracketologist)updated after ASA STATE

[lunch _money]

Softball Connection is an interim team comprised of 1 Firecracker 95 player and a host of talent from other top organizations. We entered this tourney with 1 sharp pitcher that pitched 4 games in a row to get us to the ship. Our only loss was to Powersurge in pool play which was decided in the bottom of the last inning 2/1. I want to thank Powersurge for recognizing that a 45 min. championship game was not in either of our best interest and that our pitcher had been rode hard all day. We accomplished what we came to do... play good ball.

Jarrett White

[bracketologist]

Updated April 23, 2010 - Dual 14u 96 & 95 Poll

Ok I wanted to update the rankings of the 96s teams before the Beat the Heat and Fresno Classic tournaments. While I did not want to down grade any of the 1995 teams , since they are not playing... so my solution was a dual poll………………

[bracketologist]

Congratulations to Firecracker 96 for winning the Beat the Heat So Cal Finest Tournament and to Bomb Squad for making the finals.

In general it was a very good tournament and it is clear that the top 96 teams are very close. Sadly without advance planning I believe there could be 3-5 1996 teams that have the potential to place in the top 12 at ASA Nationals …… that won’t qualify.

How? Let’s do some quick math

1.). There is not a “Super 1996 14u team” Case in point PS96 has not made the finals in either of the So Cal Finest Tournaments, and we have had four separate finalists!

2). I believe So Cal has 14-15 14u “elite 95/96 teams” with top 12 ASA Nationals potential and 3 of the elite 15 teams have automatic berths – (SD Renegades 95, PS 96 & Jynx 96).

3). So Cal has another 10-12 “good ASA type” teams that are capable of qualifying at State (finishing in the top 13) based on the bracket.

4). Out of the remaining 11-12 “elite 95/96 teams”, I believe there are only two teams that will not be somewhat bracket dependent at State – and can make their reservation for IL.

5). So we will have 19-22 ASA quality teams fighting for 11 berths at ASA State!

Therefore a little planning never hurts ........ I bet there will be some very good teams in Aurora, Colo (for Western Nationals)!

14u ASA Hall of Fame Qualifier Las Vegas May 22

14u ASA Hall of Fame Oklahoma City, OK June 17-20

14u National Qualifier Sioux Falls South Dakota June 18

14u National Qualifier Roseville July 3-4

14u Regional Championships Tracy July 9-11

[NumeroUno]

14u National Qualifier Greely, CO May 22

I heard of a so cal 14U team going there but I can't remember which one, anyone?

[anonlooker]

14u National Qualifier Greely, CO May 22

I heard of a so cal 14U team going there but I can't remember which one, anyone?

LOL! Would that be the Artocrackers? The Firematics? Something like that?

The NQ on the CO ASA page shows May 22 in Lakewood / Littleton...

http://www.coloradoasa.org/Documents/20 ... aments.pdf

Do you have another one listed elsewhere?

And in the spirit of public service, if anyone knows of others, please list them (except the one you are sneaking in to, of course! )

[NumeroUno]

Artomatic rode that train last year, Jorge and the boys won't need to travel out of state to qualify for 16's

[anonlooker]

Artomatic rode that train last year, Jorge and the boys won't need to travel out of state to qualify for 16's

Jorge's team probably wouldn't have to leave the state to qualify for 18G!

[NumeroUno]

I have to agree with that

[NumeroUno]

that's right 2 years ago.

I know who is riding the Colorado express this year but i'm not going to tell

[Hot Carl]

Rumor is someone else bought a ticket for that train this year

Hope it has a big caboose.