Category: 2003

2003 ASA Men’s Super Slow Pitch Nationals

2003 held at Sanford, Florida.

Champion – Hague/Resmondo/Taylor Brothers/Sunbelt, Columbus, Ohio
Runner Up – Dan Smith/Backman/Menosse/Easton, San Jose, California

This was the final year of the Super until is was rebooted in 2013.

  • MVP – Howie Krause, Resmondo/Hague
  • HR Leader – Brett Helmer, Dan Smith/Backman – 11
  • Batting Leader – Bob Woldyk, US Vinyl – .923

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Andy Purcell, Hague/Resmondo/Sunbelt
C – Hank Garris, Dan Smith/Backman/Menosse
1B – Jeff Wallace, Hague/Resmondo/Sunbelt
2B – Brett Helmer, Dan Smith/Blackman/Menosse (11 HR, 23 RBI)
3B – Howie Krause, Hague/Resmondo/Sunbelt (11-16, .688, 7 HR, 16 RBI)
SS – Dal Beggs, Hague/Resmondo/Sunbelt
MI – Todd Martin, Hague/Resmondo/Sunbelt
OF – Scott Striebel, Hague/Resmondo/Sunbelt
OF – Rick Baker, Dan Smith/Backman/Menosse
OF – Robin Higginbotham, Dan Smith/Backman/Menosse
UT – Bob Woldyk, U.S. Vinyl/Z Wear/Miken (12-13, .923, 4 HR)
UT – Dennis Rulli, Dan Smith/Backman/Menosse
UT – Todd Joerling, Dan Smith/Backman/Menosse
UT – Randy Kortokrax, Hague/Resmondo/Sunbelt
UT – Rusty Bumgardner, Hague/Resmondo/Sunbelt

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Shane DuBose, Dan Smith/Blackman/Menosse/Easton
C – RJ Howerton, US Vinyl/Z-Wear/Miken
1B – Jeff Hall, Dan Smith/Blackman/Menosse/Easton
2B – Joel Ramos, Bell Corporation/Easton
3B – Mike Zerbe, Bell Corporation/Easton
SS – Demond Thomas, Dan Smith/Blackman/Menosse/Easton
MI – Scott Brown, Dan Smith/Blackman/Menosse/Easton
OF – John McGraw, US Vinyl/Z-Wear/Miken
OF – Randall Boone, Dan Smith/Blackman/Menosse/Easton
OF – Bryson Baker, Resmondo/Hagae/Sunbelt/Taylor
UT – Billo Harvey, T&R Stucco/Easton
UT – Paul Cullen, Vernon’s/Higgs Properties
UT – Ronnie James, US Vinyl/Z-Wear/Miken
UT – Ray Cowart, US Vinyl/Z-Wear/Miken
UT – Mike Chambliss, T&R Stucco/Easton

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Resmondo/Hague/Taylor Brothers/Sunbelt, Columbus, OH (3-0)
2. Dan Smith/Backman/Mennose/Easton, San Jose, CA (4-2)
3. US Vinyl/Community Access/Z-Wear/Wooters/Miken, Chattanooga, TN (1-2)
4. Bell Corp/Easton, Tampa, FL (1-2)
5t. T&R Stucco/Easton, Polk City, FL (1-2)
5t. Vernon’s/Higgs Properties/Miken, Jacksonville, FL (0-2)

2003 USSSA Men’s B Slow Pitch Worlds

2003 held in Osceola, Florida.

Champion – MCA/Easton, Las Vegas, Nevada
Runner Up – Johnny Blaze, Anaheim, California

  • Tournament MVP – Bryan Martin, MCA/Easton
  • Offensive MVP – Chris Powell, MCA/Easton
  • Defensive MVP – Larry Whitcomb, Johnny Blaze

USSSA B WORLD SERIES ALL WORLD TEAM

  • Dan Arevalos, MCA/Easton
  • Bart Hakeman, MCA/Easton
  • Chris Powell, MCA/Easton
  • Kyle Decker, MCA/Easton
  • Tom Louviere, MCA/Easton
  • Bryan Martin, MCA/Easton
  • Julio Salazar, Johnny Blaze
  • Ron Salcedo, Johnny Blaze
  • Dan Snyder, Johnny Blaze
  • Robert Martinez, Johnny Blaze

FINAL STANDINGS

1. MCA/Easton, NV (6-0)
2. Johnny Blaze, CA (6-2)
3. EMR/Worth Softball, OH (7-2)
4. Team Synergy By Easton, FL (6-2)
5t. PSI/Easton, MN (4-2)
5t. DLB/Arnold Law/Burd Brothers, OH (4-2)
7t. KA Softball, IL (4-2)
7t. K&C Drywall/Dssbats.Com, CA (3-2)
9t. RMS, AZ (5-2)
9t. Laservision/TPS/Tanel 360, MA (5-2)
9t. TJ Lite, MD (4-2)
9t. Reynolds Concrete, FL (3-2)
13t. Bell Corp/Easton, FL (4-2)
13t. National Synergy, FL (4-2)
13t. Silva’s Chiropractic/Roto-Rooter, CA (3-2)
13t. Quick Roofing, TX (2-2)
17t. Big Apple Mizuno, TX (3-2)
17t. Smith Softball, CA (3-2)
17t. Easton Rage, FL (2-2)
17t. Classic Glass/Mizuno, CA (2-2)
17t. Cal’s/Neuman Data, FL (2-2)
17t. Cici’s/Mizuno, NC (2-2)
17t. RFC/Mizuno, KS (1-2)
17t. Equity Financial, CA (1-2)
25t. Nkysoftball.Com/Angilo’s, KY (2-2)
25t. Team MRM, CA (2-2)
25t. Jimmy Fincher/Zach’s Club 54, TX (2-2)
25t. Oklahoma Demarini, OK (2-2)
25t. Steve’s Used Tires, OH (2-2)
25t. Zarrella’s Softball, MA (1-2)
25t. Batter’s Choice/Mizuno, VA (1-2)
25t. Freeze Concrete/Walnut Homes, OH (0-2)
33t. Team Cenco, CA (1-2)
33t. Armor Window/Slumber Parties.net, OH (1-2)
33t. Butch’s Bulldogs/Seasilve, MI (1-2)
33t. Easton/Hooters/Rockets, MN (1-2)
33t. Souse’s Lounge/Lazy Daze, IL (1-2)
33t. Steves Sports/ECS, CT (1-2)
33t. Katama Air Park, MA (1-2)
33t. Springdale Cleaners/Duff’s, OH (1-2)
33t. R&R Trim, MD (1-2)
33t. Monty’s World/Miller Lite, CT (0-2)
33t. Tacoma Dodge, WA (0-2)
33t. Cash & Pawn/Ultimate Heat/Mizuno, TX (0-2)
33t. Gulfcoast Easton, FL (0-2)
33t. All-Star Plumbing/OK Storm/Worth, OK (0-0)
33t. Wizards Softball, KS (0-2)
33t. Pig Sooie/Rednuht/Bud, IL (0-2)
49t. Exterminators, CAS (0-0)
49t. Cedar Creek, NC (0-0)
49t. Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry, WI (0-2)
49t. M&N Sports, NH (0-0)
49t. ChecKing/Worth, CT (0-0)
49t. Tulsa Worth, OK (0-2)
49t. Team SSS/Maroadi/Tailgaters, PA (0-1)
49t. Kent Mitsubishi, GA (0-2)
49t. Ohio Sealants, OH (0-0)
49t. Club 185/American Eagle Softball, OH (0-2)
49t. 495 East, NYD (0-2)
49t. HRI/XL Marketing, IL (0-2)
49t. Lucke Homes/Rite Rug, OH (0-2)

2003 ASA Men’s B Slow Pitch Nationals

2003 held at Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on October 3-5.

Champion – Jean Shoppe, MacKenzie, Tennessee (EAST)
Runner Up – Abbey Printing/Spurs, Buda, Texas (WEST)

2003 ASA East held at Gadsden, Alabama on September 18-21.

Champion – Jean Shoppe, MacKenzie, Tennessee
Runner Up – Ohio Sealants, Willoughby, Ohio

2003 FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Doug Kosmerl, Ohio Sealants
C – Jeff Burnett, Jean Shoppe
1B – Bryan Borowy, Twohig III
2B – Bob Dorde, Romeo’s/Alabama Brick
3B – Steve Poff, Jean Shoppe
SS – Jim Dorsett, Jean Shoppe
OF – Charlie Taylor, Mad Beavers
OF – Heath Burns, Jean Shoppe
OF – Travis Lane, Jean Shoppe
OF – Chad LaFontaine, M & N Sport
UTIL – Hoyt Stanfield, Jean Shoppe
UTIL – Lennon Leggett, Sport Center/Worth
UTIL – AJ Shubic, Ohio Sealants
UTIL – Brooks Bryan, Sport Center/Worth
UTIL – Glen Fehr, C&C Sport

2003 SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Mike Negray, Twohig III
C – Rick Arland, Ohio Sealants
1B – Greg Harlow, County Sports
2B – Tim Sullivan, M & N Sport
3B – Mike Ginn, Sport Center/Worth
SS – John Sbrocco, Ohio Sealants
OF – Danny Cox, Jean Shoppe
OF – Jeff Luker, Jean Shoppe
OF – Chris Gorta, Ohio Sealants
OF – David Richardson, County Sports
UTIL – Steve Horley, Ohio Sealants
UTIL – Mark Hutchenson, Romeo’s/Alabama Brick
UTIL – Jeff Drabik, Twohig III
UTIL – Brad Horley, Ohio Sealants
UTIL – Ryan Kennedy, Sport Center/Worth
UTIL – Paul Jones, Hub City Glass

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Jean Shoppe, MacKenzie, TN (7-0)
2. Ohio Sealants, Willoughby, OH (7-2)
3. Sport Center/Worth, Grenada, MS (5-2)
4. Romeo’s/Alabama Brick, Maylene, AL (7-2)
5t. M&N Sport, Nashua, NH (5-2)
5t. Twohig III, Cleveland, OH (4-2)
7t. Benge Trucking/Full Gospel, Hamilton., OH (6-2)
7t. County Sports, West Point, VA (6-2)
9t. C&C Sport, Evansville, IN (3-2)
9t. Mad Beavers, Nashville, GA (3-2)
9t. Emo Softball, York, PA (3-2)
9t. Bond Dodgers, Annville., KY (3-2)
13t. Dr. Gremmels, Boaz., AL (2-2)
13t. Miken/MBS, Mio, MI (4-2)
13t. Avalon Screen, Muscle Shoals, AL (4-2)
13t. Red Boys, Verona, KY (3-2)
17t. Rox Star, New Castle, PA (1-2)
17t. 4-Stool, Wisconsin Rapids, WI (2-2)
17t. Oakley Trophy/Mizuno, Xenia, OH (2-2)
17t. Square News/King Investigation, Brownsville., PA (2-2)
17t. Ballyhoo Tavern/Worth, Terre Haute, IN (1-2)
17t. Lookers/Lotierzro/Showtime, Scotch Plains, NJ (2-2)
17t. Aqua Blast/Hooters/Miller Lite, Fort Wayne, IN (3-2)
17t. Budweiser, Mansfield, OH (3-2)
25t. Tiribassi, Kenosha, WI (2-2)
25t. Coors Light/Nine Mile, Decatur, IN (2-2)
25t. JR Ranch, Hudson, WI (2-2)
25t. Coors Light/Custom Siding/BWW, Mansfield, OH (2-2)
25t. All-Star Diner, Mt. Zion, IL (2-2)
25t. Avon, Indianapolis, IN (2-2)
25t. Don’s No Man’s Land, East Alton, IL (2-2)
25t. Betus.Com, Seymour, CT (2-2)
33t. Vern’s/B&B, Richmond, KY (1-2)
33t. Giant Glass, West Boxford, MA (1-2)
33t. Nationwide Insurance, Spring Run, PA (1-2)
33t. Barksdale Softball, Bossier City, LA (1-2)
33t. Team Fury, Jacksonville, FL (1-2)
33t. Randy Smith/Roland’S, Lafayette, LA (1-2)
33t. Checking/Worth, New Haven, CT (1-2)
33t. Mid-South, Buchanan, MI (1-2)
33t. 37776, Alton, IL (1-2)
33t. Mel’s Pub, Willow Grove, PA (1-2)
33t. 5th/3rd Bank, Evansville, IN (1-2)
33t. Blockbuster Video, Norwalk, CT (0-2)
33t. Buck’s Pit Shop, Willow Springs, IL (0-2)
33t. Gieco/Body Exchange, Samson, AL (1-2)
33t. All American Specialty, Jacksonville, FL (0-2)
33t. Kaos, Palos Hills, IL (0-2)
49t. Ace Softball, Jacksonville, FL (0-2)
49t. Warthen Fuel/ABS/TPS, Dover, DE (0-2)
49t. Blitz Softball, Lawrenceburg, IN (0-2)
49t. Lumberjack Softball, Houma, LA (0-2)
49t. Hampton Inn, Lancaster, PA (0-2)
49t. Coors Light/Champ, Sterling, IL (0-2)
49t. Century 21, Beacon Falls, CT (0-2)

2003 ASA West held at Killeen, Texas on September 18-21.

Champion – Abbey Printing/Spurs, Buda, Texas
Runner Up – Spike’s/Viessman Trucking, Faribault, Minnesota

  • MVP – Frank Ramirez, Abbey Printing/Spurs
  • Batting Champion – Frank Ramirez, Abbey Printing/Spurs
  • HR Champion – Kent Ferns, Abbey Printing/Spurs

2003 FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Mark Lynse, Spike’s Viessman’s Trucking
C – Stan Thompson, Spike’s Viessman’s Trucking
1B – Bob Mechtel, BYC/Pearson’s
2B – Dave Knutson, Team Chuk-N-Duk
3B – Marcello Gonzales, Sporting Wood
SS – Tony Ashcraft, Abbey Printing/Spurs
OF – Wade Westphal, Spike’s Viessman’s Trucking
OF – Rob Borchardt, Abbey Printing/Spurs
OF – Shane Pauley, BYC/Pearson’s
UTIL – Dale Deming, OCP/Bud Light Weber
UTIL – Bobby Lade, BYC/Pearson’s
UTIL – Scott Sannes, Spike’s Viessman’s Trucking
UTIL – John Brown, Abbey Printing/Spurs
UTIL – Bruce Neitsch, Abbey Printing/Spurs

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Abbey Printing/Spurs, Buda., TX (6-1)
2. Spike’s Viessman Trucking, Faribault., MN (6-2)
3. BYC/Pearson’s, Chaska., MN (4-2)
4. OCP/Bud Light Weber, Owatonna., MN (5-2)
5t. Sporting Wood, Sugarland., TX (3-2)
5t. Team Chuk-N-Duk, Sioux Falls., SD (3-2)
7t. Network FOB/Jazz, Burnsville., MN (3-2)
7t. Pete’s Inn Of Kansas City, Kansas City., MO (3-2)
9t. Rooster’s Bar & Grill, Harker Heights., TX (4-2)
9t. Capital City Construction, Bismarck., ND (3-2)
9t. Texas Merchants, Houston., TX (3-2)
9t. Albuquerque Merchants, Albuquerque., NM (3-2)
13t. Viessman/Moseng’s, Montevideo., MN (2-2)
13t. Jags Softball Club, Cedar Park., TX (2-2)
13t. TCT Softball, Faribault., MN (2-2)
13t. Smurfs, Temple., TX (2-2)
17t. Cyclones, Sheppard Air Force Base., TX (1-2)
17t. Upper Deck, Burlington., IA (1-2)
17t. Hubs, Mankato., MN (2-2)
17t. Promotional Resources, Cold Spring., MN (1-2)
17t. S&R Rebels, Waterloo., IA (1-2)
17t. Gators, Kerrville., TX (1-2)
17t. Goins Lumber, Colera., OK (1-2)
17t. Mavericks, Lufkin., TX (1-2)
25t. Bob Herron Insurance, Kalispell., MT (0-2)
25t. WTP, Bryan., TX (0-2)
25t. Team Thirsty’s, Kearney., NE (0-2)
25t. Bellerud Trucking, Fargo., ND (0-2)
25t. HIP/Bigelow, Rochester., MN (0-2)
25t. Gabbard & Company, Oklahoma City., TX (0-2)
25t. Outlaws, Killeen., TX (0-2)
25t. Yard Dawgs, Washington., IA (0-2)

2003 ASA Men’s (10) Modified Pitch Nationals

2003 held at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on September 5-7.

Champion –  Dillinger’s, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Runner Up – Cheers II, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

  • MVP – N/A
  • HR Champion – N/A
  • Batting Champion – N/A

2003 FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Todd Albrecht, Dillinger’s
P – William Doane, Otter River Otters
C – Jeff Moon, Dillinger’s
1B – Todd Bonlander, Dillinger’s
2B – Paul Wagner, Dillinger’s
3B – Rusty Kryzanowski, Dillinger’s
SS – Mike Fracassi, Bonnell’s Steel City
OF – Jim Corbett, Dillinger’s
OF – Mark Madigan, Cheer’s II
OF – Paul Whitman, Otter River Otters
OF – Brooks Marzka, Bonnell’s Steel City
UTIL – Tom Bonlander, Dillinger’s
UTIL – Adam Leger, Otter River Otters
UTIL – Jason Freismuth, Cheer’s II
UTIL – Bob Juchno, Jr., Bonnell’s Steel City

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Dillinger’s, Fond du Lac, WI (7-1)
2. Cheers II, Fond du Lac, WI (4-2)
3. Bonnell’s Steel City, Erie, PA (3-2)
4. Otter River Otters, Baldwinville, MA (4-2)
5t. Hovden Oil, Decorah, IA (2-2)
5t. Wallace Lawn Care, Midland, MI (2-2)
7t. Goode’s Inn, Weyauwega, WI (2-2)
7t. Mountain Bay Bar & Grill, Eland, WI (1-2)
9t. Michigan Indians, Plymouth, MI (0-2)
9t. Fast Pax, Saginaw, MI (0-2)
9t. Home State Bank, Atwater, MN (1-2)
9t. O’Hares/Subway, Bay City, MI (1-2)
13t. PACC, Webster, MA (0-2)
13t. Silver Dollar Swampers, Aniwa, WI (0-2)

2003 ASA Men’s (9) Modified Pitch Nationals

2003 held at Burlington, North Carolina on August 28-September 1.

Champion – L&P/Franco/Rolaids/Worth, Staten Island, New York
Runner Up – Skyliners/Teel’s, Midland Park, New Jersey

  • MVP – Reginald Barrau, L&P/Franco/Rolaids/Worth
  • Batting Champion – Reginald Barrau, L&P/Franco/Rolaids/Worth
  • HR Champion – Frank Degroat, L&P/Franco/Rolaids/Worth

2003 FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Gary Thomas, L&P/Franco/Rolaids/Worth
P – Steve Platt, Skyliners/Teel’s
P – Steve Mikos, L&P/Franco/Rolaids/Worth
C – Frank Degroat, Skyliners/Teel’s
C – Pete Lynch, Harmon Home/Rt. 4
1B – Jeff Hook, Skyliners/Teel’s
2B – Chad Busch, Skyliners/Teel’s
3B – Kevin Cordrey, Shockers
SS – Chad McConnell, L&P/Franco/Rolaids/Worth
OF – Reginald Barrau, L&P/Franco/Rolaids/Worth
OF – Mo Kandous, L&P/Franco/Rolaids/Worth
UTIL – Keith Cordrey, Shockers
UTIL – George McConnell, L&P/Franco/Rolaids/Worth
UTIL – Gary Ferraro, L&P/Franco/Rolaids/Worth
UTIL – Steve Daum, Skyliners/Teel’s

2003 SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Luis Cedeno, Westminster Chiropractic
P – Darren Rea, Skyliners/Teel’s
C – Joe Berube, Westminster Chiropractic
1B – James Fitzpatrick, Westminster Chiropractic
2B – Jimmy Maddox, Budweiser
3B – Mike Hoadley, Westminster Chiropractic
SS – Brian Lankford, Shockers
OF – Chris Gwasda, Texas Liquids
OF – Jamie Jarman, Shockers
OF – Bobby Calderon, Harmon Home/Rt. 4
OF – James Owens, Team Budweiser
UTIL – Jeff Benedict, Bonnell’s Steel City
UTIL – Tony Cruz, Bonnell’s Steel City
UTIL – Brooks Marzka, Bonnell’s Steel City
UTIL – David Dill, Budweiser

FINAL STANDINGS

1. L&P/Franco/Rolaids/Worth, Staten Island, NY (6-0)
2. Skyliners/Teel’s, Midland Park, NJ (9-2)
3. Shockers, Mardela, MD (4-2)
4. Westminster Chiropractic, Westminster, MA (6-2)
5t. Bonnell’s Steel City, Erie, PA (3-2)
5t. Texas Liquids, Middletown, NJ (3-2)
7t. Harmon Home/Rt. 4, Staten Island, NY (4-2)
7t. Budweiser, Greensboro, MD (3-2)
9t. Team Budweiser, Detroit, MI (4-2)
9t. Lakeway Sports, Morristown, TN (3-2)
9t. Legends, Fairhaven, MA (2-2)
9t. Netspoke/Tighe Club, Concord, NH (2-2)
13t. Trump Softball, Albany, NY (3-2)
13t. Dayton Flyers, Newton, MA (2-2)
13t. Dominican Allstars, Miami, FL (2-2)
13t. Speedboys, Durham, NC (2-2)
17t. BSC, Oxford, PA (2-2)
17t. Secory Flyers, Port Huron, MI (2-2)
17t. Shaw Chiropractic, Port Huron, MI (2-2)
17t. Tremont Towing, Miami, FL (2-2)
17t. Baywood Softball Club, Saginaw, MI (1-2)
17t. Matarazzo Sea Dogs, Stoneham, MA (1-2)
17t. Cobras, Memphis, TN (1-2)
17t. Warriors, Chapel Hill, NC (1-2)
25t. ADCO/Tool Shed, Staten Island, NY (1-2)
25t. Gartner, Bayshore, NY (1-2)
25t. Long Island Storm, Long Island, NY (1-2)
25t. Munch Landscaping, West Islip, NY (1-2)
25t. Amer/Natural Healing, Keene, NH (0-2)
25t. Boichot Concrete, Lansing, MI (0-2)
25t. Fort Apache Dodgers, Bronx, NY (0-2)
25t. Rick’s Auto Body, Midland, MI (0-2)
33t. Ac’s Cards & Games, Revere, MA (0-2)
33t. Freebirds, Atlanta, GA (0-2)
33t. Heimey’s Place, New Germany, MN (0-2)
33t. K.C. Allstars, Atlanta, GA (0-2)
33t. Starter & Generator, Morristown, TN (0-2)
33t. Talbert’s Food Mart, Chapel Hill, NC (0-2)

2003 ASA Men’s Major Fast Pitch Nationals

2003 held at Emerson Park in Midland, Michigan on July 10-13.

Champion – The Farm Tavern, Madison, Wisconsin
Runner Up – Circle Tap, Denmark, Wisconsin (48-13)

Farm Tavern went undefeated (5-0) and beat Circle Tap (5-2) in the final behind the pitching of Todd Martin (3-0), who won his 3rd game of the tournament. Jason Hanson hit a home run for the Farm Tavern. Hanson put Farm out ahead on a lead-off homer in the first inning and Farm expanded its margin to 4-0 on RBI singles by Todd Budke, Cliff Widsom and Smet. The runs in the second were unearned off losing pitcher Rob Scheller (2-1).

Circle Tap closed the gap to 4-1 when it scored its first run in the third on an RBI double by Delarwelle, bringing across Jess Ellestad who had walked after one out. In the fourth inning with one out, Circle Tap pitcher Rob Scheller and his catcher, Don Garvey, were both ejected from the game by home plate umpire Bryan Smith. Garvey went first and Scheller, who threw his glove after Garvey was ejected, followed.

Trevor Wardell replaced Scheller on the mound and third baseman Todd Malnory went behind the plate. Malnory, however, didn’t last long as he was ejected in his next at-bat for arguing a called third strike.

Chad Huebner replaced Malnory behind the plate to start the fifth inning and Circle Tap coach Wayne Kruger even inserted himself into the lineup at first. Circle Tap decided to call the game after batting in the sixth inning so it wouldn’t miss their airplane flight.

Scheller was the loser, hurling 3 1/3 innings, allowing six hits and one earned run. Wardell hurled 2 2/3 innings and gave up one hit. He fanned two. Budke of Farm Tavern had three hits in four at-bats.

A record 62 HR were hit by the 22 teams entered.

Gerald Muizelaar, Kelso; Jody Henniger, Fed Lock and Trevor Wardell, Circle Tap (all were 3-1). Wardell’s pitching mate, Rob Scheller was 2-1 for Circle Tap.

  • MVP – Chris Delarwelle, Circle Tap
  • Batting Leader – Dan Smet, The Farm Tavern – .615
  • HR Leader – Chris Delarwelle, Circle Tap – 4
  • HR Leader – Todd Garcia, Team Lyons – 4
  • Herb Dudley Pitching Award – Paul Algar, Farm Tavern

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Paul Algar, Farm Tavern (2-0, 14 IP, 24 K, 0 ER, 2 Hits, 2 shutouts, no hitter)
P – Todd Martin, Farm Tavern (3-0, 22 IP, 37 K)
P – Trevor Wardell, Circle Tap
C – Todd Garcia, Team Lyons (13 RBI)
1B – Dan Smet, Farm Tavern (8-13)
2B – Jason Hanson, Farm Tavern
3B – Todd Budke, Farm Tavern
SS – Chad Boom, Midland Explorers
OF – Colin Abbott, Farm Tavern
OF – Chris Delarwelle, Circle Tap (13-25, .520, 4 HR, 13 RBI)
OF – Bill Kranz, Fred’s Interiors
OF – Steve Schucker, Fedlock Falcons
UT – Jess Ellestad, Circle Tap
UT – Steve Price, Team Lyons
UT – Steve Schott, Kelso Fast Pitch

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Frank Cox, Kelso Fast Pitch
P – Jody Hennigar, Fedlock Falcons
P – Jeremy Manley, Pueblo Bandits
C – Ray Reinagel, Kelso Fast Pitch
1B – Gerry Kennedy, Team Lyons
2B – Steve Horning, Midland Explorers
3B – Marc Santillano, Team Lyons
SS – Mark Moziejko, Pueblo Bandits
OF – Ehren Earleywine, Midland Explorers
OF – Steve Mullaley, Ashland Coors Light
OF – Jeremy Schaeffer, Fred’s Interiors
OF – Brad Sprau, Pueblo Bandits
UT – Gin Barnes, Page Brake
UT – Joe Morales, HIS Construction
UT – Jason Porto, Team Lyons

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Farm Tavern, Madison, WI (5-0)
2. Circle Tap, Denmark, WI (5-2)
3. Team Lyons, Fresno, CA (4-2)
4. Fedlock Falcons, Washington, DC (3-2)
5t. Kelso Fast Pitch, Kelso, MO (5-2)
5t. Pueblo Bandits, Pueblo, CO (3-2)
7t. Midland Explorers, Midland, MI (3-2)
7t. Fred’s Interiors, Dubuque, IA (3-2)
9t. His Construction, Houston, TX (2-2)
9t. Page Brake, Salt Lake City, UT (2-2)
9t. Andreas Construction/Bernie’s Tavern, Homer, MI (1-2)
9t. Frontier Players Casino, St. Joseph, MO (1-2)
13t. Ashland Coors Light, Ashland, OH (2-2)
13t. Dolan & Murphy, Aurora, IL (2-2)
13t. Priority Mortgage, Charlevoix, MI (1-2)
13t. Bloomington Stix, Bloomington, IL (0-2)
17t. Can-Am Windmillers, Reading, PA (0-2)
17t. Frankenmuth Driving School, Frankenmuth, MI (0-2)
17t. Masterkey Northern, Ann Arbor, MI (0-2)
17t. Plangger’s Furniture, Benton Harbor, MI (0-2)
17t. Up to Date Printing, Millington, MI (0-2)
17t. Winterset A’s, Winterset, IA (0-2)

2003 ASA Girls Gold 18-Under Fast Pitch Nationals

2003 held at Wallace Marine Park in West Salem, Oregon on August 4-10.

Champion – O.C. Batbusters, Santa Ana, California
Runner Up – Shamrocks, Vienna, Virginia

It’s become a repetitive tale for the Orange County Batbusters:

Lose their first game at the ASA 18 Gold National Championships, then win the rest and the national title in the process.

For the second consecutive year, the Batbusters won the national championship, this time a 5-1 win against the Shamrocks of Virginia in front of more than 500 people Sunday at Wallace Marine Park in West Salem.

“We got yelled at for losing, but I’d rather lose at the beginning than at the end,” said winning pitcher Lisa Dodd, one of six on the team from last year.

The Batbusters lost last year in the first game of the tournament to the Oregon Panthers. This year, the Batbusters lost their first game of pool play, a 2-1 decision against the Arizona Hotshots.

Orange County then won its next eight games in a row for the national title, including a 3-0 win against the Worth Fire-crackers earlier Sunday in the sixth round of winner’s bracket play.

“It was weird that it happened just like last year,” said Batbusters second-baseman Dominique LaStrapes, who will play at Washington next year.

The Shamrocks lost 11-9 to the Firecrackers in the semifinals of the winner’s bracket and won three games Sunday to get in the national championship game.

The Shamrocks beat the Firecrackers 9-3 in the final of the loser’s bracket to reach the championship game of the double-elimination tournament.

The Shamrocks also beat the Firecrackers 3-2 in the first game of pool play Tuesday. “It was such an honor just to be in this game,” said Shamrocks right fielder Kelley Brown, who played as a freshman at Virginia Tech last year.

“Our organization has been together since 1977, same coach and everything. This is the first time in the whole history of the organization that we’ve made it to the national championship game. It was such an honor to represent the East Coast.”

Orange County lead early

The Batbusters took the lead in the game in the first inning and never trailed.

LaStrapes, the leadoff hitter, started the game with a single off Shamrocks pitcher Stephanie VanBrakle.

Tara Henry walked and Dodd grounded out to advance the runners to second and third.

With two outs in the inning, Kristie Fox connected on a hard hit to Shamrocks short-stop Courtney Bures that Bures couldn’t field. That allowed LaStrapes to score for a 1-0 Orange County lead.

LaStrapes singled to start the third inning, and after Henry singled, Dodd hit into a fielder’s choice to advance LaStrapes to third.

LaStrapes scored when Michelle Smith hit into a sacrifice to give her team a 2-0 lead. Three times in the first four innings and four times in the game, Orange County led off the inning with a hit or a batter hit by a pitch.

“It was important because they were so strong offensively that you never know, in the next inning, they could score three runs,” LaStrapes said.

The Shamrocks got one run back in the bottom of the fourth when Brown hit a leadoff single and made it to third on a single from Dani Woods and a fielder’s choice by Alex Switenko.

Brown scored when Maddy Coon hit a deep fly into center-field.

Dodd solid outing

Except for the fourth inning, Dodd pitched a solid game. She struck out five, allowed three hits and no walks in seven innings of work.

“We knew we had to hit the ball, and we knew she had a good changeup,” said Brown, who was 2 for 3. “We pretty much knew everything that we were going into, it’s just that they happened to execute better than we did.”

The Batbusters put the game out of reach in the top of the seventh.

“Obviously you want to show them why you’re national champions, why you’re defending. When you’re on top, everyone wants to get the person on top. 16 more pressure, but its also fun.”
Lisa Dodd Batbusters’ winning pitcher

Jessica Runge reached on an error with one out. Jessica Hejne hit a bloop single into centerfield, and LaStrapes walked to load the bases.

Henry hit a sacrifice to score one runner, then Dodd hit a single to score two more for the final 5-1 tally.

“Obviously you want to show them why you’re national champions, why you’re defending,” said Dodd, who will play for defending NCAA Division I champion UCLA next year. “When you’re on top, everyone wants to get the person on top. It’s more pressure, but it’s also fun.”

For the Batbusters, LaStrapes was 2 for 3 with a walk and three runs scored and Dodd was 2 for 4 with two RBIs.

Top teams earn bids

Orange County, along with runner-up Shamrocks, third-place Worth Firecrackers and fourth-place Gordon’s Panthers each receive automatic bids to next year’s ASA 18 Gold National Championships to be played in Marietta, Georgia.

FINAL STANDINGS

1. O.C. Batbusters, Santa Ana, CA (6-0)
2. Shamrocks, Vienna, VA (7-2)
3. Firecrackers, Huntington Beach, CA (6-2)
4. Gordon’s Panthers, Fullerton, CA (6-2)
5t. Case Batbusters, Santa Ana, CA (7-2)
5t. Lady Gators, Palm Beach Gardens, FL (4-2)
7t. Fresno Force, Fresno, CA (4-2)
7t. California Lite, Rialto, CA (5-2)
9t. San Jose Strikkers, San Jose, CA (3-2)
9t. Tulsa Eagles, Tulsa, OK (3-2)
9t. Salinas Storm, Salinas, CA (4-2)
9t. Missouri City Magic, Missouri City, TX (5-2)
13t. American Pastime, Upland, CA (3-2)
13t. Impact Gold, Houston, TX (3-2)
13t. So Cal Athletics, Montclair, CA (4-2)
13t. So Cal Lightning, Chula Vista, CA (4-2)
17t. Arizona Outlaws, Peoria, AZ (3-2)
17t. Orland Park Sparks, Orland Park, IL (2-2)
17t. Tampa Mustangs, Lutz, FL (2-2)
17t. Washington Ladyhawks, Woodinville, WA (2-2)
17t. California Cruisers, La Palma, CA (3-2)
17t. So Cal Breakers, Encinitas, CA (3-2)
17t. Texas Elite, Grand Prairie, TX (3-2)
17t. Gold Coast Hurricane, Cooper City, FL (2-2)
25t. Georgia Elite, Douglasville, GA (2-2)
25t. Houston Power, Houston, TX (2-2)
25t. KC Peppers, Olathe, KS (2-2)
25t. USA Athletics, Anaheim, CA (2-2)
25t. Glacier NW, Vancouver, WA (2-2)
25t. NJ Pride, Newark, NJ (2-2)
25t. Oregon Panthers, Salem, OR (2-2)
25t. Sacramento Rush, Sacramento, CA (2-2)
33t. Anaheim O.C. Batbusters, Garden Grove, CA (1-2)
33t. Beach Girls, Brooklyn, NY (1-2)
33t. Blazing Angels, Cheltenham, PA (1-2)
33t. NW Extreme, Canby, OR (1-2)
33t. San Diego Renegades, San Diego, CA (1-2)
33t. Arizona Hotshots, Tempe, AZ (1-2)
33t. California Waves, Santa Barbara, CA (1-2)
33t. Colorado Legend, Parker, CO (1-2)
33t. KC Xtreme, Olathe, KS (1-2)
33t. Louisiana Reflections, Lafayette, LA (1-2)
33t. Maddogs, Alliance, OH (1-2)
33t. Phoenix Storm Swan, Phoenix, AZ (1-2)
33t. So Cal Diamonds, Newbury Park, CA (1-2)
33t. Sudden Impact Gold, Houston, TX (1-2)
33t. Texas Storm, Pearland, TX (1-2)
33t. Valley Breeze, San Fernando, CA (1-2)
49t. Atlanta Vipers, Atlanta, GA (0-2)
49t. Colorado Stars, Boulder, CO (0-2)
49t. Georgia Fire, Roswell, GA (0-2)
49t. Katy Express, Katy, TX (0-2)
49t. Lil Saints, Peoria, AZ (0-2)
49t. Louisiana Voodoo, New Orleans, LA (0-2)
49t. Oklahoma Twisters, Norman, OK (0-2)
49t. Panthers, Glendale, CA (0-2)
49t. Phoenix Storm Moloney, Phoenix, AZ (0-2)
49t. So Cal Pride, Newhall, CA (0-2)
49t. Southern Force, Johnston City, IL (0-2)
49t. Strike Zone, Hayward, CA (0-2)
49t. Texas Eclipse, Houston, TX (0-2)
49t. Texas Hawks, Conroe, TX (0-2)
49t. Texas High Voltage, Houston, TX (0-2)
49t. Vipers, Moreno Valley, CA (0-2)

2003 OC Batbusters

2003 OC Batbusters

2003 ASA Men’s C Slow Pitch Nationals

2003 held at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Champion – MediaTrac/Roto Rooter, Vallejo, California
Runner Up – SportsDiamond.com, Fridley, Minnesota

ASA C East held at Owensboro, Kentucky on September 19-21.

  • MVP – Randy Mac, Bug Busters/Carpet Busters
  • Batting Leader – Rodney Dabbs, Medicap Pharmacy
  • Home Run Leader – Phil Threet, N/A

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Mickey Curry, Medicap Pharmacy
C – Jason Lalonde, Medicap Pharmacy
1B – Tim Goff, Bug Busters/Carpet Busters
2B – Keith Adcock, Medicap Pharmacy
3B – Mike Lovven, Bug Busters/Carpet Busters
SS – Chad Ferrell, Bug Busters/Carpet Busters
OF – Randy Mac, Bug Busters/Carpet Busters
OF – T. J. Reed, Bug Busters/Carpet Busters
OF – Rodney Dabbs, Medicap Pharmacy
OF – Garain Martin, Hub City Glass/Otis Softball
UT – J. Ross, Bug Busters/Carpet Busters
UT – Brian Fogle, Bug Busters/Carpet Busters
UT – Todd Greeson, Medicap Pharmacy
UT – Jamie Richardson, Hub City Glass/Otis Softball
UT – Travis Wootan, Hub City Glass/Otis Softball

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Chuck Savite, Iron Horse/Colonial
C – Greg Newman, Hub City Glass/Otis Softball
1B – Dave Lappe, Iron Horse/Colonial
2B – Tye Porter, Hub City Glass/Otis Softball
3B – Dave MacDougall, A-Plus Construction
SS – Matt Ritter, Lewisburg Legion
OF – Rob Pompei, A-Plus Construction
OF – Jesse Delcoulle, Iron Horse/Colonial
OF – Brian Keltner, Hub City Glass/Otis Softball
OF – Bill Kline, Lewisburg Legion
UT – Drew Pinkley, Bug Busters/Carpet Busters
UT – Brian Greene, Iron Horse/Colonial
UT – Stephen Lucas, Hub City Glass/Otis Softball
UT – Tim Cress, A-Plus Construction
UT – Bill Swineford, Lewisburg Legion

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Bug Busters/Carpet Busters, Nashville, TN (7-0)
2. Medicap Pharmacy, Burlington, NC (6-2)
3. Hub City Glass/Otis Softball, Elizabethtown, KY (7-1)
4. A-Plus Construction, Quincy, MA (5-2)
5t. Iron Horse/Colonial, Ironia, NJ (8-2)
5t. Lewisburg Legion, Lewisburg, PA (9-2)
7t. Custom Blends/Quick 6, York, PA (5-2)
7t. Timberline/Miken, Lexington, KY (9-2)
9t. Farm Bureau/Wagon Wheel, Lyons, MI (4-2)
9t. Texas Roadhouse, Owensboro, KY (3-2)
9t. Mortgage Store, Atlanta, GA (3-2)
9t. Quality Softball, Dayton, OH (6-2)
13t. Ers/Tps, Greenfield, WI (4-2)
13t. Central Drywall/Instant Cash Advance, Lexington, KY (4-2)
13t. Diamond Boyz/1St State Mortgage, Wilmington, DE (5-2)
13t. Cowens Team Sports, Xenia, OH (5-2)
17t. Jackdaddys.com, Leigh Valley, PA (3-2)
17t. Angle Inn, Baltimore, MD (3-2)
17t. Monument Mortgage/The Mizuro/Corona, Zionville, IN (3-2)
17t. Gaithersburg Rental Center, Gaithersburg, MD (3-2)
17t. Team Memphis, Memphis, TN (3-2)
17t. West Kentucky Merchants, Paducah, KY (3-2)
17t. Dave Nagar-Attorney, Brooklyn, OH (5-2)
17t. Canby Barnes, Westminster, MD (3-2)
25t. Bad Boys, London, KY (3-2)
25t. Players Softball/Team Miken, Cranston, RI (3-2)
25t. Downing/306 Lounge, Monroe, OH (3-2)
25t. Whiskey City, Bardstown, KY (4-2)
25t. Potomac Valley Brick, Wheaton, MD (4-2)
25t. Tri C Electric, Benton, AR (3-2)
25t. Trophy World, Richmond, KY (3-2)
25t. Mr. Label/Plant Detail, Cincinnati, OH (3-2)
33t. Formula 1, Miami, FL (2-2)
33t. Crossroads Beverage, Waterbury, VT (2-2)
33t. Christiana Pub, Wilmington, DE (2-2)
33t. American Legion Post 6/Frank & Son, Rochester, NH (2-2)
33t. P&W Sharks, York, PA (2-2)
33t. Trago Carpet Cleaning, Dayton, OH (2-2)
33t. Miller Lite, Springfield, IL (2-2)
33t. Phoenix Tube, Readington, NJ (1-2)
33t. Coastal Masonry, Virginia Beach, VA (1-2)
33t. Glendale Liquors/KDJ, South Amboy, NJ (1-2)
33t. JC Penny, Dayton, OH (1-2)
33t. Lounge Around Bar, Athens, WI (1-2)
33t. Grath/Worth/TNL, Richmond, VA (2-2)
33t. Monaco Ford, Curlin, CT (2-2)
33t. Joe Corbis/Braddock Motors, Frederick, MD (2-2)
33t. PDS Softball, Sturgis, KY (2-2)
49t. Brickers Pizza, Hershey, PA (1-2)
49t. Future Stars, Shelton, CT (1-2)
49t. Charleston Moose, Charleston, WV (2-2)
49t. Southern Belle, Somerset, KY (2-2)
49t. Fox, Readington, NJ (1-2)
49t. Landi’s Beacon, Reading, PA (2-2)
49t. Quad City Laminating, Milan, IL (2-2)
49t. Shannon Fence/Manhattan, Willoughby, OH (1-2)
49t. Tony’s Pub, Lynn, MA (2-2)
49t. Speedwell Construction, Manheim, PA (1-2)
49t. Connersville Merchants, Connersville, IN (1-2)
49t. Corners Inn, Delavan, WI (1-2)
49t. Werner Truesdale, Japser, IN (1-2)
49t. R&G Construction, Montgomery, IN (1-2)
49t. Orthopedic & Sports Medicine, Goshen, IN (2-2)
49t. Outlaws, Fancy Farm, KY (1-2)
65t. Worth/Coca-Cola, Owensboro, KY (1-2)
65t. RJ Construction, Portsmouth, NH (1-2)
65t. Black Buggy Restaurant, Montgomery, IN (1-2)
65t. Slade’s Garage, Dayton, OH (1-2)
65t. TPS, Oxford, MS (0-2)
65t. Young Guns, Henderson, KY (0-2)
65t. Fort Mitchell Sports Bar, Cincinnati, OH (0-2)
65t. Gills Automotive, Manchester, NH (0-2)
65t. Crue, Peru, IN (0-2)
65t. Triangle Softball, Memphis, TN (0-2)
65t. Line Drive, Louisville, KY (0-2)
65t. Scotts Blue Mirror/Sport & Spine Therapy, Greenwood, WI (0-2)
65t. Big Donkey/TPS, Tampa, FL (0-2)
65t. AB Auto Glass, Mifflin, PA (0-2)
65t. Trees On The Move/Mizuno/Uptown, Milwaukee, WI (0-2)
65t. Bertie’s/Bank Of Edmonson, Brownsville, KY (0-2)
65t. Outlaws Pekin, IN (0-2)
65t. Cable Systems North Haven, CT (0-2)
65t. South Central Owensboro, KY (0-2)
65t. North Hill Sox Pittsburgh, PA (0-2)
65t. Murphy’s Global York, PA (0-2)
65t. Men At Work Cadiz, KY (0-2)
65t. Armstrong Drilling Rossville, IN (0-2)
65t. Rushville Eagles Rushville, IN (0-2)
65t. Webster’s Wrecker Service Deputy, IN (0-2)
65t. Beaver News Rensselaer, IN (0-2)
65t. All State Tree & Landscape Fairfield, CT (1-2)
65t. Crusens Peoria, IL (0-2)
65t. Fecteau Homes/Gusto Barre, VT (1-2)
65t. Rent A Wreck Bangor, ME (0-2)
65t. Mohegan Tribe Montville, CT (0-2)
65t. Joltin’ Joes Chicago Heights, IL (0-2)
97t. Slugging Vets Dayton, OH (0-2)
97t. West Mobile Express Mobile, AL (0-2)
97t. Burchette Oil Company/Marion Music Campbellsville, KY (0-2)
97t. Sports Connection Henderson, KY (0-2)

ASA C West held at Lancaster, California on September 18-21.

  • MVP – N/A
  • Batting Leader – N/A
  • Home Run Leader – N/A

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Kelly Wheelock, S.W.A.C.
C – Steve Gibson, S.W.A.C.
1B – Travis Benway, Sportsdiamond.com
2B – Lou Peterson, Sportsdiamond.com
3B – Daryl Allen, Mediatrac/Roto Rooter
SS – Matt Pesso, Aw Hell
OF – Lance Dalbey, Sportsdiamond.com
OF – Dax Crabbe, Mediatrac/Roto Rooter
OF – Doug Joseph, Sportsdiamond.com
UT – Rush Chamblin, Bully’s
UT – Robert Morales, Aw Hell
UT – Paul Gose, S.W.A.C.
UT – Richard Agostini, Mediatrac/Roto Rooter
UT – Ricky Garnett, Sox
UT – Ron Espinosa, Bully’s

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Matt Cardenas, Aw Hell
C – Angel Macias, Drunkn Munky
1B – Wes Archie, Bully’s
2B – Steve Otaguro, Mediatrac/Roto Rooter
3B – Chris McMahon, Sox
SS – Darren Cooper, Mediatrac/Roto Rooter
OF – Darren Hansen, Sportsdiamond.com
OF – Steve Fong, Mediatrac/Roto Rooter
OF – Brent Rieck, Sportsdiamond.com
OF – Ron Webb, M.A. Clary Construction
UT – Brent Miller, S.W.A.C.
UT – Dave Burice, Bully’s
UT – Steve Carpenter, Woods/Albatronix
UT – Pete Asselin, Mediatrac/Roto Rooter
UT – Freddie Lopez, Sox

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Mediatrac/Roto Rooter, Vallejo, CA (7-0)
2. Sportsdiamond.com, Fridley, MN (6-2)
3. S.W.A.C., Ceres, CA (7-2)
4. Bully’s, Reno, NV (5-2)
5t. Sox, Visalia, CA (4-2)
5t. Aw Hell, Simi Valley, CA (5-2)
7t. M.A. Clary Construction, San Carlos, CA (6-2)
7t. Woods/Albatronix, Anaheim, CA (6-2)
9t. Who’s Your Daddy, Orange County, CA (3-2)
9t. Drunkn Munky, El Monte, CA (5-2)
9t. Choppers/Lefty’s, Brainerd, MN (5-2)
9t. Navarro Electric, San Francisco, CA (3-2)
13t. Twisted, Sierra Vista, AZ (3-2)
13t. KC Wingnuts, Kansas City, MO (4-2)
13t. Xtreme, Tustin, CA (3-2)
13t. Sports Connection, Brookings, SD (3-2)
17t. Something Unique/Chariton Merchants, Chariton, IA (2-2)
17t. A-1 Truck Parts, Portland, OR (3-2)
17t. Spancky’s Sports Bar, Rohnert Park, CA (2-2)
17t. Galindo/SCS, Buena Park, CA (2-2)
17t. Griff’s/3 Bag/Ideal Floors, Des Moines, IA (2-2)
17t. Jonny’s Saloon/Eagles #2228, Rochester, MN (3-2)
17t. Panic, La Palma, CA (3-2)
17t. Impact, Hastings, MN (2-2)
25t. Lee’s Pro Shop/Worth, Pine City, MN (2-2)
25t. Energy Link, Orange County, CA (2-2)
25t. Jersey’s, South St. Paul, MN (2-2)
25t. Team Gorilla/Rawlings Silverback, National City, CA (2-2)
25t. Double Play/Miken, Fairmont, MN (2-2)
25t. Mizuno Braves, Bloomington, CA (2-2)
25t. Team Dickies/Easton, Diamond Bar, CA (2-2)
25t. J&H Wall/Advanced/Jersey’s, Inver Grove Heights, MN (2-2)
33t. Club Shots, Des Moines, IA (1-2)
33t. Team Hara’s/Dallwig Bros., Salem, OR (1-2)
33t. Excel, Coeur d’ Alene, ID (1-2)
33t. Dream Team/Mizuno, Walnut, CA (1-2)
33t. Knights, Bend, OR (1-2)
33t. Imperial Custom Molding, Albertville, MN (1-2)
33t. Code Red, Simi Valley, CA (1-2)
33t. Gary’s Carpet, Caldwell, ID (1-2)
33t. MN Burn, Anoka/Coon Rapids, MN (1-2)
33t. Prime Source/Tejano, Owatonna, MN (1-2)
33t. Junkers, North Mankato, MN (1-2)
33t. Buffalo Wild Wings/Tanel 360, Apple Valley, MN (1-2)
33t. Arizona Worth, Tucson, AZ (1-2)
33t. Frontier Excavating, Portland, OR (1-2)
33t. Guido’s Pizza, Anchorage, AK (1-2)
33t. So What/All Star Appraisal, Aurora, CO (1-2)
49t. Sting Sports Bar, Great Falls, MT (0-2)
49t. Mudcats, Minneapolis, MN (0-2)
49t. H&R Trucking, Minneapolis, MN (0-2)
49t. Hard Rock Block, Lake Havasu, AZ (0-2)
49t. Spikes Mortgage Depot, Faribault, MN (0-2)
49t. JJ’s Sports Lounge/Anaconda Sports, Anchorage, AK (0-2)
49t. Brewskies/Midwest Auto, Winona, MN (0-2)
49t. North Dallas Integrated Health, Dallas, TX (0-2)
49t. Imperial Room, Minneapolis, MN (0-2)
49t. N.E. Yankees, Minneapolis, MN (0-2)
49t. Blackshirts, Blair, NE (0-2)
49t. Team Casteels, Mead, OK (0-2)
49t. Tealey’s Land Surveying, Boise, ID (0-2)
49t. Zephyrs, Lewiston, ID (0-2)
49t. Happy Joes/NDAD, Grand Forks, ND (0-2)
49t. Rumpleminze/Hooters, Windsor Heights, IA (0-2)

2003 ASA Women’s Open Slow Pitch Nationals

2003 held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium.

Champion: Shooters/Worth, Orlando, Florida (East)
Runner Up: Texas Sportz/Miken, San Antonio, Texas (West)

Women’s Major Class Discontinued and “OPEN” Class was initiated.

Women’s Open Class: Starting in 2003- ASA Reorganized the Women’s Slow Pitch National Classifications – The OPEN Class was started in 2003 — Women’s Slow Pitch OPEN Classification now includes Class-Major, Class-A and Class-B. From 2003-2006, ASA Women’s Open Class Tournament had 2 separate National Championship Tournaments; East Open and West Open. The two winners then met in Oklahoma City in a Best of 5 Series for the Women’s Open National Championship. All America teams were selected at both the East and West National Tournaments, along with MVPs, Batting Champions, etc. In the Best of 5 Final Series, only an MVP was selected.

2003 (at Oklahoma City, OK – East vs West National Championship Final Series)
SCORES: Shooters/Worth 21-11, 16-18, 18-30, 20-7, 26-12 – (3 games to 2)
It took the Shooters and Texas Sportz five games to decide the champion in the Women’s Open division at the Hooters Championship Series. Down 2-1 in the series, the Shooters rallied for big wins in the game four and five to take the Championship Series title. The Shooters blew out Texas Sportz 21-11 in game one and looked as if it would breeze through the series will little effort but things didn’t work quite that way. Kami Marrott went 4-for-4 with a double to pace the Shooters offensively. Texas Sportz managed to hold on for an 18-16 win in game two to even the series at 1-1. Ami Gresham launched a grand slam in the bottom of the first inning to give her squad the lead. Shannon Pigott and Robin Kenowith each drove in two RBI in the game. In game three Texas Sportz drilled the Shooters 30-18 put itself one game away from the title. Texas Sportz scored 13 runs in the first two innings and capped off the game with a 10 run sixth to close out the game. Cindy Trevino went 5-for-5 with three RBI while Gresham contributed with a four hits, two home runs and four RBI. Finishing second just wasn’t an option for the Shooters as they stormed back with a 20-7 win in game four to force the fifth and deciding game. Lisa Lines and Tiffany Daniels each went 4-for-4 while Daniels drove in a game high four RBI. Knotted at 3-3 after two innings, the Shooters began to pull away with a five run third inning. With the game still in doubt entering the seventh, the Shooters exploded for 11 runs in the top of the seventh to prove they are the best in the Women’s Open division. Series MVP Robin Berkowitz went 3-for-3 with a two run home run and two walks. Shooters outscored Texas Sportz in the 5 games 101-78.

  • MVP – Robin Berkowitz, Shooters/Worth (3-3 in final game with HR and 2 Walks)
  • Batting Leader – N/A
  • Home Run Leaders – N/A

2003 ASA Open Women’s East held at Auburn, Alabama.

Champion: Shooters, Orlando, Florida
Runner Up: Armed Forces, Eglin AFB, Florida

Shooters defeated Armed Forced 12-1 in the Championship final.

  • East MVP – Jamie Sheriff, Shooters
  • East Batting Leader – Verda Hacker, WET/MMG Miken
  • East Home Run Leaders – Michelle Vance, Shooters – 1
  • East Home Run Leaders – Leslie Boles, WET/MMG Miken – 1

ASA OPEN WOMEN’S SLOW PITCH EAST ALL AMERICANS FIRST TEAM

P – Theresa Hunt, Shooters
C – Patricia Wimsatt, WET/MMG Miken
1B – Jamie Sheriff, Shooters
2B – Jean Heitzman, Armed Forces
3B – Tammy Baldwin, Armed Forces
SS – Chris Schultz, Made to Order
OF – Diane Hatch, Shooters
OF – Carol Rakich, APPCO Sports/Duke’s Tavern
OF – Jean Tripam, Made to Order
OF – Stacy Robinson, Armed Forces
UT – Lisa Pugh, Made to Order
UT – Verda Hacker, WET/MMG Miken
UT – Gretchen McMullen, Armed Forces
UT – Jen Fox, Max Magees
UT – Ninia Ybarra, Armed Forces

ASA OPEN WOMEN’S SLOW PITCH EAST ALL AMERICANS FIRST TEAM

P – Laurie Doughty, Armed Forces
C – Robin Berkowitz, Shooters
1B – Dawn Scott, APPCO Sports/Duke’s Tavern
2B – Kim Dean, Shooters
3B – Laura Lynn, WET/MMG Miken
SS – Tiffany Daniels, Shooters
OF – Mary Quin, Made to Order
OF – Beth Proffitt, Max Magees
OF – Stephanie Minix, Armed Forces
OF – Lisa Lines, Shooters
UT – Kami Marrott, Shooters
UT – Donna Owens, WET/MMG Miken
UT – Dolores Shank, APPCO Sports/Duke’s Tavern
UT – Chris Wellendorf, Shooters
UT – Jamie Thompson, Armed Forces

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Shooters, Orlando, FL (5-1)
2. Armed Forces, Eglin AFB, FL (6-2)
3. WET/MMG Miken, Columbia, KY (2-2)
4. Made to Order, Skokie, IL (3-2)
5t. Nick’s Café, New Cumberland, PA (3-2)
5t. JTB/USA Blazers, Phenix City, AL (1-2)
7t. Max Magees, Boothwyn, PA (2-2)
7t. Appco Sports/Duke’s, Springfield, PA (2-2)
9t. Michigan Rage, Delta Township, MI (0-2)
9t. Fortin, Westbrooke, ME (0-2)
9t. Reamstown AA, Reamstown, PA (0-2)
9t. Ness Auto Sales, Lodi, WI (0-2)
13. Challengers, Maroa, IL (0-2)

2003 ASA Open Women’s West held at Killeen, Texas.

Champion: Texas Sportz/Miken, San Antonio, Texas
Runner Up: Ladies First, Los Angeles, California

Texas Sportz/Miken defeated Ladies First 9-5 in the Championship final.

  • West MVP – Shannon Piggott, Texas Sportz
  • West Batting Leader – Karina Osuna, Ladies First
  • West Home Run Leader -Shannon Piggott, Texas Sportz

ASA OPEN WOMEN’S SLOW PITCH WEST ALL AMERICANS FIRST TEAM

P – Tracy Jones, Ladies First
C – Sheryl Johnson, Texas Angels
1B – Kristina Ibrom, Texas Angels
2B – Terry Graham, Seattle Hawks
3B – Sunshine Exparza, Ladies First
SS – Robin Kenowith, Texas Sportz/Miken
OF – Gina Perez, Texas Sportz/Miken
OF – Karina Osuna, Ladies First
OF – Jennifer Abramson, Ladies First
OF – Shari Rider, Seattle Hawks
UTIL – Angie Miller, DeCarlow Homes
UTIL – Dawn Forman, Texas Angels
UTIL – Hortencia Cabreera, Carpet Masters
UTIL – Becky Zalesnik, Texas Sportz/Miken
UTIL – Leonla Fliegel, DeCarlow Homes
UTIL – Shannon Piggott, Texas Sportz/Miken

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Texas Sportz/Miken, San Antonio, TX (6-1)
2. Ladies First, Los Angeles, CA (4-2)
3. Texas Angels, Highland, TX (4-2)
4. Seattle Hawks, Renton, WA (3-2)
5t. Decarlow Homes, Ashland, OR (3-2)
5t. Carpet Masters, San Antonio, TX (2-2)
7t. Drillers, Austin, TX (2-2)
7t. Mcclarnon Properties, Nixa, MO (2-2)
9t. K-OSS, Fort Hood, TX (1-2)
9t. Strike Back, Killeen, TX (1-2)
9t. Sports Page, Billings, MT (0-2)
9t. Lady Merchants, Wheelock, TX (0-2)
13t. Down & Dirty, Killeen, TX (0-2)
13t. Velocity, Santa Fe, TX (0-2)
13t. Land of Magic/1st Citizens Bank, Butte, MT (0-2)