12 u top Houston teams for 2010

[TXRedHotCoachMarti]

Okay, I will say it again, this time slowly so everyone can understand. Our team lost 2 "key" players, they were our starting 3B and starting SS. They are wonderful young ladies who I wish all the best in the future, the sky is the limit for them. Since losing the 2 "key" players, we have added a "key" player. She in turn will be a very important part of our pitching rotation (she was the ace of another Houston teams staff), she is also going to add alot on defense at multiple positions. Oh yeah, and she is a good hitter with good speed (she hit leadoff for her previous team).

We are currently working on another "key" player, you all will see her in the leadoff spot for us at some tounaments during the fall, and you can make your judgments based on her play then, but I will say the GREAT State of Texas has alot of talent to offer from ALL over the state.

Tex, I will just say that our girls work extremely hard, they play extremely hard, and they don't care who steps on the field with them, that team better show up because our girls will not let off the gas once the first pitch is thrown (Our goal is a run rule w/a shutout every game). I know High Voltage is the same way and I know Jody's team will be the same way. Now the other '98 teams I am not familiar with at all, but I am sure with all the talent in Houston there will be some very competitive teams.

If we are or aren't the favorites here in TX doesn't really mean much to us, we have one vision and that's to be the best team in the country, and we know we have ALOT of work ahead of us.

If there are any questions regarding our team please feel free to ask, I will be completely honest in answering.

RHKA!!!

[tex]

Txredhotcoachmarti,

Coach I know the Red Hots are a great team with great parents and very, very capable and bright coaches. I have watched yall play and have the utmost respect for the Red Hot Organization.

I was just giving some perceptions of some of the teams as I saw it. I'm sorry if I offended you or the Red Hot organization, that was not my intention.

I know we will see great softball from all the top teams and some very good competition from all. Best of luck to the Red Hots.

[HAMMER]

So Tex do you think any of the good 98 teams will upset some of the top 97 teams or give them a run for there money by the spring or summer, or maybe sooner ? I know tryouts are not over and rosters are not set, but you seem to know the field fairly well.

[tex]

So Tex do you think any of the good 98 teams will upset some of the top 97 teams or give them a run for there money by the spring or summer, or maybe sooner ? I know tryouts are not over and rosters are not set, but you seem to know the field fairly well.

The Texas Sting 98 team has such good pitching and plays great defense, great defense is the key, I feel they will be in position to pull off some upsets.

Tps 98 also has good pitching and good hitting. If they can get more consistant on defense they also will be in position to pull off some upsets.

At this point those are the only (2) 98 teams that will have the chance to pull off some upsets. Not to say that come spring some of the other 98 teams will gain enough to come thru also.
It will be difficult to play with the top 2nd year 12u teams. The Red Hots and High Voltage are good solid teams to be reckoned with and will probably lead the in 12u.

[Aero Smith]

does anybody know what is going on with Ice 97?

why all of the votes?? any new players?

[playingharder]

Maybe they just have a lot of HB members.

[HAMMER]

I think the 98 teams with speed this year are going to be able to compete at a faster pace than one's without. Defense will also be a big factor because everyone will hit the ball this year. Teams that focus on a great outfields this year will pay big dividends as well. Teams that are fast and can cover balls being hit at them with range in all positions will have a chance against anyone this year. I don't expect to see as many games where the pitchers control the outcome of the game, as we did in 10u.But if you don't have some quality pitching it could be a long year for you.

[pdad11]

Interesting to see so many votes for Ice 97 when some of their players are making the tryout rounds looking for new teams.

[softball parents suk]

Yep, I noticed that too. There's one that has been to several tryouts. I don't understand. They had a good team last year with good coaches. It doesn't make sense for them to be looking, they have it made there. Some people just can't be happy.

[3monkeys]

New list....red are additions....

Second year teams:
Team Name
1. 97 TEXAS HEAT
2. 97 TEXAS ICE
3. 97 CY FAIR FORCE
4. TEXAS GEMS
5. TEXAS RED HOTS
6. TEXAS STARS
7. 97 TEXAS STING
8. TX HIGH VOLTAGE
9. TEXAS TERROR
10. WOODLANDS THUNDER (Now SUDDEN IMPACT)
11. TEXAS THUNDERSTIX
12. TEXAS TRADITION
13. LADY STROS 97
14. TEXAS ACES
15. KATY CRUISERS
16. 97 HUNTSVILLE SMASH
17. CYPRESS RENAGADES
18. 97 TROUBLEMAKERS
19. 97 HUMBLE COBRAS
20. 97 SHOWTIME
21. 97 TPS
22. 97 SHOCKWAVE – Blue
23. SHOCKWAVE - White
24. 97 FURY
25. 97 SPRING STEALTH
26. 97 HITAWAY
27. 97 HOUSTON POWER
28. 97 TEXAS RAPTORS
29. 97 TEXAS RATTLERS
30. 97 GULF COAST ECLIPSE
31. 97 KATY EXPRESS
32. 97 WILD BUNCH
33. 97 PEARLAND PANTHERS
34. 97 BATTZ
35. 97 KAOS
36. 97 TLC
37. 97 SPRING KLIEN IMPACT
38. 97 TEXAS SLIDERS
39. 97 BALL BRATS
40. 97 WH WICKED
41. 97 TEXAS ECLIPSE
42. 97 TEXAS HAWKS
43. TEXAS VELOCITY
44. 97 TEXAS LIGHTNING

First Year teams:

45. 98 BAD COMPANY
46. 98 TEXAS RAGE
47. 98 TEXAS STING
48. 98 TPS
49. 98 SPRING STING
50. 98 TEXAS ACES
51. LADY STROS 98
52. 98 SOUTH TEXAS BALLISTIX
53. TEXAS PEPPERS 98
54. SPRING KLEIN IMPACT 98
55. 98 TOXIC
56. 98 FRIENDSWOOD ECLIPSE
57. 98 LAPORT TOTAL PACKAGE
58. 98 PEARLAND PANTHERS
59. 98 BAYTOWN SLAM
60. 98 TEXAS CRUSH
61. 98 PEARLAND CRUSH
62. 98 SUGARLAND SMASH
63. 98 TEXAS LEGENDZ
64. 98 TEXAS BLAZE
65. 98 WH CRUSH
66. 98 Texas Storm Elite
67. 98 Humble Cobras
68. 98 Texas Heat
69. 98 Texas Threat
70. TEAM EXTREME
71. SANTA FE BLAZE
72. 98 KATY CRUSH
73. TEXAS LIBERTY