12u Season Rankings UPDATED 6/12

[Sftball Junkie]

12U Season Rankings

In my opinion, Louie don't get me wrong, i like your list. But some teams just aint preparing for the next level.

Well good luck to all Norcal taking the trip down south this weekend. They will be competing against the top 12U teams down in that area.

Now lets talk about our local teams

1) Salinas Storm-PGF Bound! Took Metro's, Headed down south this weekend. One of the few Norcal teams to get a PGF birth and taking advantage of it. They got a Good Pitcher, Good Lineup, Good Coaching and Good luck.

2) Lady Magic- May stir up some controversy. But hey, PGF Bound! The team has vision and been competing in the latest tournaments/ friendlies Solid line up and when they click they can do some damage. Going down south this weekend and getting ready for the big prize PGF Nationals.

3) Clovis Rockets- Been playing good softball as the season is winding down. Took Metro's. Registered PGF National Qualifier in Vegas. Willl they go? If so, they will have a good chance to qualify. Good pitcher and big bats! Good luck!

4) Hype Fastpitch- Good team. With a coach that never gives up. Came up short again at the PGF National Qualifier down south. But, you got to take your hat off. Their trying. Hope they get an invite.

5) Grapettes K- Where you at? Great job at Metro's. Question remains... Where you going? Nationals? Why wouldn't you go down south or even chase a PGF birth? Looks like the coaching is holding this team back. That's why they go down in my ranking.

6) Next team to shoot for the ultimate goal gets the 6 spot. I know what everyone is going to say...Their only 12U? Their still young? But if you don't expose your players to the highest level of softball now, then go to magic mountain. Where your girls can have lots of fun.

7) CV Synergy- Yes they got a berth. Question is... How are they preparing themselves.

8) Valley Stompers- Headed down to Triple Crown Nationals. Yes, lots of good teams their. But dont forget. All the solid southern teams are using this event to prepare for PGF!

9) Foothill Gold- Took thier metro's. Great Job. Will they go to ASA Nationals? Hope so...But i have my doubts, they haven't traveled past 45miles out of their area all season.

10) Rapids- Runner up in Metro, Playing decent softball as of late. Pretty good team and pitcher. Whats your plan? Look at the bright side... 10 spot in my rankings. But can they go from 10 spot to the 1 spot with a new name?

Any norcal teams going to ASA Nationals? We need more norcal teams to represent. Good luck to the Hype and Rockets. IF PGF gives away births. It should be to those 2 teams.

Uncle has just reminded me why it is that even FAT CHICKS get lovin!!! We all see things a little different... Personally I like my women a little more high speed low drag!!!

How do you put Magic 2, Grapes K 5??? Synergy 7, WHAT!?!?! then you throw Rapids and Foothill Gold at the bottom. Not to mention leaving KG French and Team CA off the list. Rapids, foothill Gold KG and Team CA have all taken it to Synergy and a few of these other teams listed above. I think Louie is pretty spot on but hey thanks for trying to get people talking about teams again. Don't worry about ranking teams again. We can wait for Louie!!!

[Sftball Junkie]

Holly Crap!!!! Now I actually went back and read what you wrote about teams. How about knowing what you are talking about first!!!!

Grapes K: coach holding their team back. These guys have traveled and played with the best, did you bump your head???

Magic: Competing well in tourneys and friendlies lately?? Where they were 0 for nothing at Mothers Day Classic. Done game one in Fresno Force... Are you going to hang your hat on a friendly at Arnaiz??? Really???

Clovis Rockets: Just started playing good softball as the season started to wind down... Where have you been all season this team has been in the thick of it all year.

Hype: All you can say is the coach doesn't give up??? What about the skill of this team or what they have put together??

CV Synergy: Got a berth to PGF... Thats all you have to rank them 7th???

NC Vallley Stompers: I think they are a good team but have they actually played anywhere this season???

Rapids: Runner up in Metros?? Uh no sorry they were 4th they lost to Foothill Gold in the semis were bumped to the loser bracket and lost to LTG Lions 7 2 in the loser Bracket Semis. Team Ca lost to Foothill Gold in the Championship game and went on to beat Lions in the loser bracket finals for 2nd place.

Still laughing that you left KG and TC off the list. By the way you obviously do not know who NorCalBaller is you have his team ranked pretty high but then tell him they are doing nothing and enjoy watching online??

[POP Time]

Funniest line on HB in a while!!!!

Uncle has just reminded me why it is that even FAT CHICKS get lovin!!! We all see things a little different... Personally I like my women a little more high speed low drag!!!

Looks like MAGIC DAD AKA Uncle couldn't stand being in the 8 spot for the last 7 days hit the bottle pretty hard and gave it his all tonight. I went ahead and re posted last weeks rankings by Louie to stop the silly stuff.

1.Grapettes K: Still sitting on top of the heat this team is always solid when they step on the field. Strong pitching core, fundamental sound on Defense and a strong hitting team. If things go as they should this team should get a berth to ASA Nationals this weekend. Question is will they take it and head to Tennessee or will they use it to try and get an invite for PGF? They will represent Nor Cal well either way.

2. Salinas Storm: PGF bound: Hit a little bump in the road during Fresno Force having to play short a few. Back on track and rolling well into the summer months. Tied Grapes K and Hype in the friendly last weekend. This is a strong team who relies on the long ball, not a ton of speed but very solid through out the line up. #1 pitcher is one of the better ones in 12u and the rest of the pitching staff is a strong support staff.

3. Rocklin Hype: Chasing PGF this weekend in Hemet. GOOD LUCK LADIES!! Another solid team defensively and the type of line up I really like. Speed at the top with a few lefty slappers strong through the middle with power for the long ball and a great bottom half which does a great job putting the ball in play and scoring runs. The weak link in the chain is pitching. Very solid #1 and the supporting cast does fine, that said if they had a #2 who could compete for the #1 spot this team would go deep every week.

4. Clovis Rocket Millar: Cen Cal table is set for an ASA Nationals Berth for these ladies. Will they head to Tennessee? Maybe Mike will let us know…With out a doubt the strongest team coming out of that area. Solid through 6-7 in the line up but the bottom will have their moments. Strong couple of pitchers, most of the games I have seen 20 has been on the mound. Fresno Force 2 and 1 on Saturday #2 seed. Made gold beat Magic game one lost to Grapes K in game 2. Overall good weekend I know being on home turf Bob would have like to have gone another game or 2. Strong #1 pitcher pretty solid through the line up.

5. KG Hitters: With 4 berths out of Nor Cal I would think these ladies would earn a berth. Anyone know their plans I am hearing Westerns not interested in traveling to Tennessee. Played really well at MDC with the addition of a strong 00 who plays for their 14u team. The short stop is hurt which will hurt this team however they still have a very strong team and I would think who ever they slide in that spot will get the job done just fine. Another strong hitting line up. The pitcher #18 really moves the ball well. If they can stay healthy and get the SS back they will represent well where ever they go in post season play.

6. Foothill Gold: One of 3 top 10 teams going for the ASA Berth out of the Sac Metro. This team was off my radar in fall but has really played well. I have been told if they earn a berth they plan on making the trip to Tennessee. Typical Foothill Gold team, not a lot of travel in their schedule but the team has played well locally. A very strong #1 pitcher (Red) One of the better 01 pitcher out there. The lineup comes up with some strong hits. They have played a little hot and cold through out the season but for the most part have stepped up and played well when playing the better teams. I have been impressed with the left side of the infield.

7. CA Rapids: Another of the top 10 teams going for a berth out of the Sac Metro. I have heard they are looking at Westerns in Oregon even if they qualify. You never know winning that Berth does silly things. Would love to see these guys represent in either PGF or Tennessee. I here they have been working the other pitchers a bit more could be a big help to get another working well. I have said from day 1 this is a team who would benefit greatly with the addition of a strong pitcher to compete for that #1 spot. Fielding they are strong and work through the line up well.


8. Lady Magic: PGF Bound: After a horrible MDC and an ok Memorial Day this team had a great weekend at the Super 12 in Stockton. Maybe this team is going to finally hit their stride and do something. I have said it before. I honestly think this team has one of the strongest line ups on paper and with out a doubt they have the talent in the field. I am a big believer in the fact that teams need to play together to learn to trust each other and gel. It doesn’t seem to me that this has happened yet. Watching them play their still seems to be very little chemistry. They have a pretty descent pitching staff. I would think 54 is the #1 but I have not seen her pitch much and the catcher/3rd base is probably one of the best players in 12u. From the outside looking in there seems to be a pretty big divide among the parents still.

9. Team CA: Another top 10 team out of Sac going for one of the 2 Berths. I have been told they are looking at Westerns and not interested in Tennessee. The pitching core on this team is solid. 2 pitchers who you could probably call a #1 any day of the week. Strong through 7 or so in the line up. Not a lot of speed but they put the ball in play well and make you work for outs. With the addition of another solid outfielder and a bat or 2 this team would run with all of the top teams. Probably one of the most improved teams this season.

10. NC Valley Stompers: Not sure of their post season plans. Honestly I have not seen these guys play much since early. Had a good Memorial Day #1 seed which like all the top teams didn’t play anyone of real challenge through out the weekend. Got past Storm to the Semis where they lost to Rapids. Biggest thing I saw early in the season when I watcher them is errors hurt them in the field. Strong hitting line up so they can normally hit past the mistakes but if they struggle at the plate it might be a long day.

11. LTG Lions: Most likely Westerns Bound BUT!!! Who knows? If a team or two should pick up a PGF berth like last year in PGF 12s and a berth or 2 slides down hill I can’t imagine the Henderson clan passing on the chance to go to Tennessee. At the same time you never know if the bracket lines up this team could win a berth. Very good 01 team, typical 01 who will make mistakes late or go through that one bad inning which kills the first year 12u teams. The catcher/shortstop lead off hitter is a stud!! Not sure if they are deep enough in pitching and could probably use another strong outfielder, maybe a slapper with speed but this team should be strong in 12s next year. They have shown they can play with the better teams, maybe a spoiler this weekend.

12.Foothill Gold 01: Another solid 01 team. Also playing out of the Sac Metro this weekend. #1 pitcher is strong. Have seen them match up with LTG a few times and the 2 teams seem pretty evenly matched. This is a 01 team that someone could look past and get bit in the butt. Western's Bound??

13.Grapettes E: Not sure what is goin on with Slice and the girls. This is a pretty evenly split 00 01 team. This team started very strong but has slid back a bit as of late. I have watched little #44 pitch a few times and she was money, a very good little 01 pitcher who doesn’t get rattled. I think they need a few more strong hitters to give them the mix of small ball and power. The amount of small ball might be hurting them Robert has always been a trickery type of coach and when you can plan for it before the game it is hard to get past. Believe in your coach though he is good and will get you where you need to be.

14. OBS Monarchs Cat: Got a Hard draw at Metros this weekend with Grapes K early. I would think they are looking towards westerns in Oregon. Scrappy 01 team who has a lot of fight. Another very strong #1 pitcher, again the support staff of other pitchers is not bad. The fielding fundamentals are getting their and they to are starting to minimize the mistakes.

15. Lady Spartans Thinking they must be looking a PGF Regional’s they have jumped in a few qualifiers lately. Playing Metros this weekend. Being that they accepted a passed down berth in 10s would they do it if it gets there this time around too. Made Gold Memorial Day weekend got bumped by Rapids. This team has played well against all of the mid pack teams and should be a solid force to deal with in 12s next season. Pretty solid line up learning to hit speed and movement. They continue to learn the speed of 12s and are starting to minimize the mistakes. Don’t take them for granted.

[zerotolerance]

Well, if PGF Bound puts you at the top of the list, then Uncle should check out the PGF website to see who he missed. Team California coached by Michelle Granger made the 12U list. Seems like there are only 27 teams listed so far and not many qualifiers left. Maybe a few more invites are in the works for the #4 Nor Cal qualifier - CA Rapids, Grapettes-K and the Hype??

[sir88]

I guess Uncle needs to update his rankings and add LTG Lions. I guess going 0-2 and getting crushed by Grapettes-K in a qualifer earns you an invite. So let me get this right,No Grapettes-K, Foothill Gold 00 or Rapids but the Lions get an invite?Hmmm? I wonder how that happend?What a Joke!

[NorCalBaller123]

Geeeez. Guess you have to know someone to get a berth. Really now, how are team Cali and Ltg getting one? Come on Nor Cal lets represent down there. Omg

[sir88]

Geeeez. Guess you have to know someone to get a berth. Really now, how are team Cali and Ltg getting one? Come on Nor Cal lets represent down there. Omg

At least Team Cali kinda earned it. It was well known if you finished first or second at sac metros you would get an invite. Butbit does seem that a name will go a long way with PGF.

[NorCalBaller123]

Team Cali got it before metros. Hmmm....

[NorCalBaller123]

Did the other teams that took first or placed high in metros get a pgf berth

[sir88]

I know they did last year. If they got it before metros than that's different. But they where afded to the list after metros.