14U Team Ranking (Bracketologist) Pre Premier & ASA Nat 7-22

[ice_67]

2009 Power Surge 96 (12U ASA champions) v. 2010 OCBB Ray (12U ASA champions) would likely have been a great game. But given the PS 96 pitching, IMO Power Surge was more dominant.

Unless OCBB has Ray Ray, then it's a coin flip.

[ontheblack]

No disrespect intended, but no way BB-Ray beats the 12u PS96 team.

[hotwheels]

No disrespect intended, but no way BB-Ray beats the 12u PS96 team.

That year when they were a 2nd year 12U team, I think they were the best 12U team that I've ever seen anywhere...Pitching, defense, offense, coaching, etc...Covered on all accounts...Once in a lifetime 12U team!

[bracketologist]

Yes CA Knighten qualified at regionals for 2009 Nationals, but, they still lost 2 top pitchers to 2 BB teams, and their other pitcher tore her right elbow, she's a very good pitcher, but, still coming off a huge injury? Not it warrants a top ranking. I understand some teams lay low in fall, but, this year, all top 14u are playing 16u or 14u and winning except them, remember 2009 CA Knighten was winning every or placing in every tournament under the sun, and look how they ended up. FYI........their been other BIG players moving to top 4 teams in 14U........................?

I believe when I watched CA Knighten play in late fall - he had already lost at least 1 of the pitchers to OCBB and "the top pitcher with the injury" was not pitching ..... I would not count them out so fast!

[lunch _money]

Softball1222,

I would like to know what team your daughter plays on so that If/when we (CA96) play you you may select the pitcher in our stable to throw against your team. Then you'll see... As far as Im concerned, It takes a whole lot more than pitching to win a game. All of our pitchers are #1's, so is our defense, bats and running. Thats what we are about! Our coaching is solid and our girls have a kickass attitude. Especially when it comes to haters! You said there has been a ton of movement in 14s, so I suggest you move on to the other 2000 lb gorrilas out there and let us be us and you be you...... whoever you are.......

[monster]

Lunch $ everyone has an opinion...bracky has always favored Ca 96 last year at states ranked high as 96 team not disputing ability of players .....SCA's came from behind sent them home at states last year COACH QUIT !! On them after loss surprised parents/players returned...CA great organization just saying providing 96 team as strong as bracky states a walk in the park for your team good luck see you on the dirt !

[monster]

Spaz don't act like you don't know....after the loss to SCA's Coach Quit was not continuing with championship play at team mtg with hopes of coaching/joining your team and was shot down.... not fair to parents or players who gave their all for coach.. kudos for MT stepping in and CA Qualified up north competing and finishing above SCA's in Moline..like I said very good organization

[monster]

I'm no hater of any team or organization...and Spaz if you weren't aware no disrespect, yes PS96 very strong team BB Ray no chance...BB96 Marquez battled with hurt players at 12u states that year and finished second to PS96 SB had a great team and ultimately won the title.

[DBM]

Last year these rankings were fairly accurate..........this year, not even in the same zip code (Sorry Bracky Your Spidey Decoder Ring is Off this Year). To much speculative guessing and very presumptuous and bias based on what? Friendlies a couple of tourneys. Not to mention, most of these younger top teams would have a real hard time breaking the top ten if high school hadn't moved the rubber to 43 ft. Which took quite a few 96ers out of the 14u category, leaving very few second year 14 teams actually playing 14s. As most are in 16s and don't care much about a ranking or a trophy for that matter. Are they coming back to 14s after high school? Who knows?. As far as CA96, that team is solid and dangerous! If they did loose a # 1.... another will show up throwin harder and better! Last year 14U was a real 14U! This year the 43FT mark watered it down quite a bit.

BB Ray vs Last years PS96? Ray had a very good team, but, sorry they were no PS 96. That team was as solid as they come.

I do look forward to these rankings, if for nothing else, the entertainment value alone! Thanks for your time and energy Bracky.

JMTC

[hotwheels]

Softball1222,

I would like to know what team your daughter plays on so that If/when we (CA96) play you you may select the pitcher in our stable to throw against your team. Then you'll see... As far as Im concerned, It takes a whole lot more than pitching to win a game. All of our pitchers are #1's, so is our defense, bats and running. Thats what we are about! Our coaching is solid and our girls have a kickass attitude. Especially when it comes to haters! You said there has been a ton of movement in 14s, so I suggest you move on to the other 2000 lb gorrilas out there and let us be us and you be you...... whoever you are.......

THUMP!! Great post!!