2010 14U Shamrocks Girls Softball

Shamrocks are Champions at ASA 18U/16U Invitational

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SHAMROCKS ARE CHAMPIONS AT ASA 18U/16U INVITATIONAL
Continuing a season long trend, the 14U Shamrocks played up once again at the Tri-State Late Summer Invitational. The Shamrocks emerged from Saturday pool play as the #2 seed, their only blemish a hard fought loss to the Mason Dixon Blaze. On Sunday, the Shamrock hitting and defense was stellar as team after team succumbed to the Shamrock pressure. Thunderstorms and high winds rolled in delaying the championship into the evening hours. The wait was well worth it as the Shamrocks would have an opportunity to avenge their only loss in the tournament against the always tough Mason Dixon Blaze. Great offense throughout pushed the score up to 7-7 through five innings. The persistent Shamrocks offense put 2 more on the board in the 6th and held off a 7th innings rally to capture the championship 9-8. This team has played up all year at 16 and 18U to better prepare for the ASA Nationals beginning August 1st. This nationally ranked 14U team expects to make a serious run at bringing home the ASA 14U National championship. GO Shamrocks!!

14U Shamrocks Capture Championship at 16U Firecracker Tournament

14U SHAMROCKS CAPTURE CHAMPIONSHIP AT 16U FIRECRACKER TOURNAMENT
The 14U Shamrocks went 9-0 to make a clean sweep of the 2010 Firecracker tournament. In a superb tournament with top 16U teams from 8 states and Canada, the team went 3-0 on both Friday and Saturday emerging as the #1 seed, a perfect 6-0 in pool play. Championship Sunday brought out the best in the Shamrocks as the famous “Shamrocks bats” lit up the 4th of July sky with bomb after bomb. The long ball combined with a surgical small ball and excellent pitching proved to be too much for some very worthy 16U opponents, particularly the Canadian Ottawa Attack. A hard fought come from behind 3-2 championship win against the 16U Heartbreakers capped off the undefeated weekend for the "Rocks". This tournament leaves the 14U Shamrocks even better prepared for a real run for the ASA National championship in Moline. Next week the 14U Shamrocks make their only local appearance of the summer season as they compete at the 18U USSSA state championships in Sterling.

Shamrocks Take 3rd at 18U ASA Invitational Tournament

SHAMROCKS TAKE 3RD AT 18U ASA INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT
The 14U Shamrocks rolled into Wilmington, DE to the 18U ASA Midway Invitational ready to make some waves. Undefeated on Saturday, we emerged a #4 seed out of sixteen 18U teams. Teams from 4 states made up the field, ours being the only non 18U in the mix. Excellent play in extreme heat, including a grand slam launched over the 215' sign in left best describes Saturday's action. On Sunday the oppressive heat continued as we battled our way to the semifinals with consecutive wins which included another grand slam air mailed over the center field fence. A hard fought 5-3 semi final loss to the eventual tournament champion ended the "Rocks" run for the weekend. As noted on this site, this year's 14U team is playing one of the most difficult and challenging schedules in all of 14U softball. We will be playing at the 16U and 18U level in all remaining tournaments leading up to ASA 14U Nationals in Moline, IL. This weekend, we made the program proud as few 14U's could appear at a tournament of this stature and leave with 3rd place, WE ARE --- THE SHAMROCKS!!!!!!

Shamrocks 14U ASA Virginia State Champions

Shamrocks 14U ASA Virginia State Champions
On a steamy hot weekend in Lynchburg, the Shamrocks arrived on a mission: a national berth and the VA STATE championship. Fresh off a tune up facing excellent 16U teams, the Green and Gold were not to be denied. With timely hits and shut down pitching, they jumped immediately into the winners bracket, which is where the "Rocks" stayed. Excellent teams such as the VA Legends and RBI Inferno played us tough this weekend. During the high school season, some other Virginia teams had anxiously awaited the appearance of the Shamrocks on the travel circuit after high school, mockingly asking: "when will the leprechauns come out to play". Well, play we did - winning the Championship in a run rule slaughter, which ended early after posting 4 runs in the 2nd then ending it with 5 more, in what has to be described as a hitting exhibition. Congrats to the Vienna Stars on their ASA bid after getting to the championship game from the losers bracket. It was a perfect end to a perfect weekend, all coming in the quest to bring the ASA National Championship back to the house built by none other than the SHAMROCKS!

SHAMROCKS Take 3rd at 16U Princeton Event

SHAMROCKS TAKE 3rd AT 16U PRINCETON EVENT
In search of top teams to play, the 14U Shamrocks once again headed north to Princeton, NJ to compete in a sixteen team event at the 16U level. In a weekend filled with excellent performances by Shamrock players, they emerged a #1 seed with a perfect 3-0 record in Saturday pool play. After winning two games in Sunday elimination play, the Shamrocks fell to one of NJ’s best 16U teams 3-2 in a hard fought semi final game. High winds and no 200 foot fence pushed a sure walk off homer back into play for a catch with runners in scoring position on the last play of the game. A very successful 5-1 weekend for the 14U Shamrocks playing up at the 16U level. This team continues to prepare for ASA Nationals and this type of tournament and the competition of the best 16’s from PA and NJ only helps us get better. Shamrocks travel south to Lynchburg, VA next weekend to compete at the ASA State tournament.

SHAMROCKS 14U Win Championship and Defend Title at Newtown Rock Tournament

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SHAMROCKS 14U Win Championship and Defend Title at Newtown Rock Tournament
Shamrocks 14’s played north of Philadelphia over the Memorial Day weekend seeking to defend their 2009 championship at the "Rock". Facing a selection of the toughest teams from PA and NJ, the Shamrocks emerged on Sunday as the #5 seed after stumbling in pool play with a loss to the always tough host Newtown Rock. By the close of day two of this prestigious 3-day event, the Shamrocks remained the lone surviving team south of the Mason Dixon Line. The other participating VA teams were summarily dismissed in elimination play, gone by Sunday evening. Final elimination play began on Monday and the Shamrocks went on a roll, winning all of their games in the winners bracket on their way to winning the championship of this ASA national qualifying event. This weekend was the first chance for the team to play due to heavy high school ball commitments that resulted in state championships, conference titles, division titles, all conference and all met honors for many on the roster. A ten week stretch is now underway with tournaments scheduled in nine states, truly one of THE most aggressive 14U schedules found anywhere in travel softball. This 14U Shamrock team is a force to be reckoned with! Shamrock teams from the 14, 16 & 18U levels all won championships this weekend ensuring the beacon high atop this DYNASTY, Shamrock’s softball, shone brightly over the softball world with many more championships to come. There is only one SHAMROCKS!

Shamrocks Head to Florida to Play at 16U/18U in Rising Stars

Shamrocks Head to Florida to Play at 16U/18U in Rising Stars
While most teams are "shutdown" for the winter, Shamrocks 14U traveled to "sunny" Florida to play up at the 16U/18U levels in the Rising Stars Showcase. Arriving in Fort Lauderdale to find the coldest conditions in recorded history there, the "'Rocks" played two 18U's and three 16U's on their way to a 3-2 weekend. Asking to play the very best both divisions had to offer did not disappoint as top teams from Illinois, Colorado, Alabama and Florida lined up to compete with this 14U team. Excellent pitching and timely hitting represented the "talked about" team in a proud way as our girls continued to prepare to challenge for the ASA National Championship. Shamrocks at Rising Stars is a proud tradition and this 14U team performed defeating two 16U's and one 18U. Games were hard fought and served the purpose of competing at the VERY highest level for any team, let alone a 14U. Shamrocks 14U continue to make noise on the national scene as the 14U team to watch this season.

Shamrocks are Champions of High School Division - Win Streak at 28

SHAMROCKS ARE CHAMPIONS OF HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION - WIN STREAK AT 28
After dominating the 14U teams in the mid atlantic this fall, the Shamrocks were forced to travel 325 miles south into North Carolina seeking better competition and warmer temperatures. The Shamrocks registered for and competed in the high school division primarily made up of 16U teams. A perfect 4-0 Saturday propelled the Shamrocks into Sunday where they arrived ready to win it all in bracket play. The explosive Shamrock bats and dominant pitching continued all the way through the finals resulting in another championship and undefeated tournament. For the weekend the Shamrocks outscored their opponents 33-3 keeping their win streak alive and well at 28. At a time when most teams have already hung up their cleats for the winter, the Shamrocks continue playing and winning with an overall fall record of 29-1-1. Next up the Shamrocks will be traveling even further south to Fort Lauderdale, Florida where they will compete at the prestigious Rising Stars Showcase at the 16U level. An impressive fall now rolls into the winter as the Shamrocks 14U continue to make a name for themselves as a powerful hitting team with exceptional defense and lights out pitching.

Shamrocks Win Halloween Classic, Extend Win Streak to 21

SHAMROCKS WIN HALLOWEEN CLASSIC, EXTEND WIN STREAK TO 21
Competing in the finest Halloween tournament in the mid Atlantic, the Halloween Classic 2009, the Shamrocks outlasted a field of 23 teams to capture another championship and win the coveted Witch’s trophy. With a combination of great defense, excellent offense and tremendous pitching the Shamrocks went undefeated for a fourth consecutive tournament. After a thrilling ITB win over a superb Diamond State Swoop team in the Semi Finals, the Shamrocks advanced to the championship game to face the always tough Vienna Stars. After a fierce battle thru regulation the championship game also went to ITB. In the bottom half of the 7th inning and a runner on second, a walk was issued to the #3 hitter. The #4 hitter in classic Shamrock style stepped in and deposited a monster home run over the center field fence for the walk off victory. The shamrocks consecutive win streak is now extended to 21 games with an overall fall record of 22-1-1.

14U Shamrocks Champions at 16U NSA Fall States

14U Shamrocks Champions at 16U NSA Fall States
On a weekend when cold wet weather wiped out virtually all softball in the mid atlantic, the Shamrocks traveled 225 miles south to Salem to compete in this annual NSA event. This was their first experience playing up at the 16U level and they did not disappoint their faithful who braved wind chills in the 30's to watch them dominate the tournament. The legendary Shamrocks offense along with lights out pitching from the entire staff combined to outscore their six opponents 54-4. This third consecutive undefeated tournament pushed their fall record to 16-1-1. Without question, this was truly a Shamrock performance that will not soon be forgotten.

Shamrocks Go Undefeated at Potomac River Clash

SHAMROCKS GO UNDEFEATED AT POTOMAC RIVER CLASH
For the second time in as many weeks, the Shamrocks rolled through a tournament undefeated. Eighteen teams battled each other and the rain drops to compete in this annual USSSA event held in Sterling. The Shamrock offense was hitting on all cylinders averaging more than seven runs per game. Both the long ball as well as surgically placed bunts were used to defeat opponents including a thrilling 7-6 win against the self proclaimed power Glory Diamond Elite.

Shamrocks are Champions at ASA Hall of Fame Qualifier

SHAMROCKS ARE CHAMPIONS AT ASA HALL OF FAME QUALIFIER
In their first ASA outing of the fall season, the Shamrocks won the Region al Qualifier, earning a berth to the 2010 Hall of Fame Classic in Oklahoma City with an impressive undefeated weekend against undeniably the best fast pitch programs in the region. The best teams in the region were there for one reason, to win a bid to one of the most prestigious ASA tournaments. Wins against the Richmond Ruckus and Riviera Beach Spirit in pool play on Saturday earned the Shamrocks a #1 seed heading into championship play. The shutout pitching and timely hitting continued as the Shamrocks rolled through championship play with shutouts against the RBI Inferno and the Vienna Stars. The championship game was a rematch of a game played earlier in the day as the Vienna Stars re-emerged as the winners of the losers bracket. The Shamrocks lethal offense followed this impressive pitching performance, when the “ROCKS” bats came alive in the fifth inning scoring four runs then added two more in the sixth culminating in a walk off slaughter and an ASA championship for the Shamrocks. An excellent performance and earning the right to represent the entire region in Oklahoma in the summer of 2010. Shamrocks plan to represent well and strive to win it along with the ASA National Championship. A great start to the ASA season for us, THE SHAMROCKS!