12U Top Teams - Bracketologist - Teams To Watch?

[bracketologist]

Ok it’s time for Bracky and SoCal Dude to get to work and start the 1st 12u poll before the ASA Thanksgiving tournament.

We need your help! Who should we be watching…..

The 12U poll has successfully picked the National Champion 4 years in row – so we have a lot of pressure this year:

The top two teams are very easy – in fact I will be shocked if either one loses more then 8 12u games this entire year. We will limit this years poll to the top 20 teams only!

Firecrackers 98 - Brashear - A
Victory USA - A

Next group of teams B+ – who can play with and beat the above A teams?

B teams that can upset an A team but would be hard pressed to beat two A or B+ teams in a row at a tournament. Who belongs in this group?


The following teams are on the our watch list – Ok who have I missed and do we really have any B+ teams this year?

Not in order but my early list of top teams

(updated: your feedback/PMs = ok maybe a B+ group?)

Cal Warriors 98
USA Athletics 98 (Berouty)
Firecrackers 99
Artesia Punishers 98
OC Batbusters 98
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Double Play 98
Team Rawlings 98
American Athletics - McGowan
Cal Cruisers 98 – Relph
OC Batbusters 99
So Cal Jynx 99
So Cal Choppers 98 – Vannoy
So Cal Breakers-Sieber
Strike Force 98
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Minors Gold 98 (Sharkey)
Corona Angels 98
American Athletics (Miles)
Power Surge 99
San Diego Aztecs
Sun Devils 99
Stealth 98(Palmdale)
SoCal Bombers 99
Corona Eliminators
VC Venom
SoCal Athletics 98
Mizuno Pride 98

[lucky]

Hey Bracky!
Welcome back! It's been way too quiet around here...

[TheCloser]

No one can talk about their team beause they get accused of being a homer and talking smack.

The only parents that still haven't caught on are the 10U group which is why they always tend to have the funniest, most emotional, and entertaining threads. TEXAS, on the other hand, is just crazy and everyone talks smack!

VIVA 10U SOFTBALL!

[CAMPOLERO]

Good to have you back Bracky!
I agree that there isn't any B+ teams as of now, springtime depends how much top players move around to those good B teams. That list of top teams you listed is pretty much good, I need to see more of these teams to give them a rating

FC 98 Wow good job very fun to watch you girls play. Shortstop is a stud!!!!
Victory very good team, just don't got the pitching like FC98

[crowhop1]

FC 98 Wow good job very fun to watch you girls play. Shortstop is a stud!!!!
Victory very good team, just don't got the pitching like FC98

Hello! and welcome to 12U!

[CAMPOLERO]

OK so whats your input crowhopper. Hello to you too..

[Mr.Intensity]

Cal Warriors 98 is a B+ team.... right now. I believe they have a couple of 97's. Solid #1 pitcher.... will compete will A teams.

Also worthy of mention are......
Stealth 98(Palmdale)
SoCal Bombers 99

[CAMPOLERO]

I did hear also about the cruisers 98 but havn't seen them play yet.
I think Angels 98 martinez with their #1 should be B team mention

[1prouddad]

FC 99 is definitely a B+ team.
This is the team that just won the National Championships in 10's.

Without a doubt, FC 98 and Victory USA will dominate the 12's, but we all knew that last year!!!

Good luck to all, and remember, it's still early!

[HIT & RUN]

I havent seen VC Venom but I hear really good things. CA 98 has hit some some speed bumps but they are a very good team. Minors Gold 98 has really made a good showing this winter. Corona Eliminators and San Diego Aztecs look good also. Just missing 1 or 2 pieces of the puzzle. Power Surge 99 made a hell of a run at TCS against the 98's and some 97's. But I think there are a couple of sleepers. Havent heard anything on SoCal Athletics 98 or Mizuno Pride 98. Firecrackers 98 & Victory 98 top dogs and then there are the rest....... Damn it!!! Its 10u all over again