12U Top Teams - Bracketologist - Teams To Watch?

[Softball Sensei]

AlonG4tHeRidE & HotWheels,

To respond: a) No my daughter doesn't play for them, but I wished she did. b) What have they done? Fair question. In speaking to a friend that has more insight into the team's achievements I was told that they were 15-1-1 going into the ASA Border Madness Tournament. While that tournament lacks the presence of any of the top SoCal teams It does have a number of "older teams" (97 & 98 players-Especially Arizona teams) who try to stack their team to win this tournament. In looking at the results this morning I noticed they went undefeated in the tournament (7-0), and beat Yuma Wicked for the Championship. Note that Yuma Wicked is a 14U Travel team that played down with mostly 13 year old ('97) players on the team. I know this team because our 14U team played against them, and they are a competent team. By winning this tournament their record improves to 22-1-1. Not bad for a new unproven team. These girls know how to play and the coaches are very experienced.

With that said all I can go by is their play that I saw at the TCS Monster Mash. I know their #1 pitcher didn't pitch, because I heard that she had cramped up after beating Las Vegas Blast ('98). Like I said I think they are a top true '99 team (1,2,or 3), and will give the top '98's a run for their money.

[AlonG4tHeRidE]

AlonG4tHeRidE & HotWheels,

To respond: a) No my daughter doesn't play for them, but I wished she did. b) What have they done? Fair question. In speaking to a friend that has more insight into the team's achievements I was told that they were 15-1-1 going into the ASA Border Madness Tournament. While that tournament lacks the presence of any of the top SoCal teams It does have a number of "older teams" (97 & 98 players-Especially Arizona teams) who try to stack their team to win this tournament. In looking at the results this morning I noticed they went undefeated in the tournament (7-0), and beat Yuma Wicked for the Championship. Note that Yuma Wicked is a 14U Travel team that played down with mostly 13 year old ('97) players on the team. I know this team because our 14U team played against them, and they are a competent team. By winning this tournament their record improves to 22-1-1. Not bad for a new unproven team. These girls know how to play and the coaches are very experienced.

With that said all I can go by is their play that I saw at the TCS Monster Mash. I know their #1 pitcher didn't pitch, because I heard that she had cramped up after beating Las Vegas Blast ('98). Like I said I think they are a top true '99 team (1,2,or 3), and will give the top '98's a run for their money.

Here we go again, "My Friend Said So" yada yada yada! Just sayin'
Your comparing PS to AZ teams, not the BEST So Cal 12U teams! I bet your the pitchers Dad

[ontheblack]

Your DD is on a 14u team but you wish she was on PS99?

[Softball Sensei]

Think what you want. I am from San Diego so your accusation of bias might have some merit. No my DD is not a pitcher, and again not a player on that team. When I refer to our 14U team I'm referring to the 14U team in our travelball organization, not my daughter's team. My daughter is 12.

Enough said, I will continue to track all teams through the season. Just keep in mind Brackey may come out of LA/Orange county, but not ALL of the top teams are located there. The results will speak for themselves. I wish all the teams success.

[OCwildcatMom]

Your DD is on a 14u team but you wish she was on PS99?

Must be a bad 14u team

[lucky]

It's the Fall Season, and I think that once the '97 players get flushed out of some teams you will see some changes in the 12U rankings. Having seen and played against a number of the top teams this year here is my opinion on how the 12U teams will rank.

'98 Teams
Firecrackers 98 - Brashear
Victory USA
USA Athletics 98 (Berouty)
OC Batbusters 98
Cal Warriors 98
Artesia Punishers 98

'99 Teams
Power Surge 99
Firecrackers 99
American Athletics – McGowan
OC Batbusters 99
So Cal JYNX 99

My rankings are based on results, strength of pitching, and offensive production.

Are we breaking down rankings by '98 and '99 teams now? This is a 12U thread... If you want one year age brackets, go play soccer!

[KekambuS]

It's the Fall Season, and I think that once the '97 players get flushed out of some teams you will see some changes in the 12U rankings. Having seen and played against a number of the top teams this year here is my opinion on how the 12U teams will rank.

'98 Teams
Firecrackers 98 - Brashear
Victory USA
USA Athletics 98 (Berouty)
OC Batbusters 98
Cal Warriors 98
Artesia Punishers 98

'99 Teams
Power Surge 99
Firecrackers 99
American Athletics – McGowan
OC Batbusters 99
So Cal JYNX 99

My rankings are based on results, strength of pitching, and offensive production.

Are we breaking down rankings by '98 and '99 teams now? This is a 12U thread... If you want one year age brackets, go play soccer!

Dang it I want to be back in the 12u. 14u no fun Post.

[TheCloser]

USA ATHELTICS BEROUTY is a B+ for sure if not A...

You shouldnt toot your own horn Didnt you learn your lesson in 10u ?

Too many holes on defense to win big girl tournaments. No way the team is an A.

[sho nuff]

USA ATHELTICS BEROUTY is a B+ for sure if not A...

You shouldnt toot your own horn Didnt you learn your lesson in 10u ?

Too many holes on defense to win big girl tournaments. No way the team is an A.

OUCH!

[I knew it]

WHAT....... NO ONE CARES ABOUTS 12U?????????????????