Category: ASA

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)

2002 ASA Men’s C Slow Pitch Nationals

2002 held at Hall of Stadium Complex in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Champion – GEP/Mizuno, San Pedro, California
Runner Up – Sports Outlet/Worth, Sicklerville, New Jersey

ASA C EAST

Held in Montgomery, Alabama on September 19-22.

  • MVP – Juan Bermudez, Sports Outlet/Worth
  • HR Champion – N/A
  • Batting Champion – N/A

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – William Sampolski, Sports Outlet/Worth
C – Paul Hackett, Gamecocks/Cardinal Lawn Service
1B – Joe Spinuzza, Sports Outlet/Worth
2B – Mike Broderick, Gamecocks/Cardinal Lawn Service
3B – Pete Astore, Sports Outlet/Worth
SS – William Allen, Gamecocks/Cardinal Lawn Service
OF – Pete Torres, Gamecocks/Cardinal Lawn Service
OF – Jimmy Opitz, AJ’s
OF – Juan Bermudez, Sports Outlet/Worth
OF – Tim Pasquale, Sports Outlet/Worth
UT – Wes Nelson, AJ’s
UT – Jamal Herrin, Gamecocks/Cardinal Lawn Service
UT – Mike Green, Sports Outlet/Worth
UT – Ryan Pandolfini, Gamecocks/Cardinal Lawn Service
UT – John Yezzi, Sports Outlet/Worth

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – John Zappley, Gamecocks/Cardinal Lawn Service
C – Manny Gonzalez, AJ’s
1B – Jack Bowker, Gamecocks/Cardinal Lawn Service
2B – Ryan Maddux, Trollenger
3B – Travis Rains, B & B
SS – Kevin Fayette, Sports Outlet/Worth
OF – James Matlock, Bosch Slammers
OF – Jeremy Dawson, B & B
OF – Brian Green, Sports Outlet/Worth
OF – Kevin Bush, AJ’s
UT – Floyd Lilly, B & B
UT – Bill Revaits, Sports Outlet/Worth
UT – Josh Clemons, AJ’s
UT – Wayne McGee, Gamecocks/Cardinal Lawn Service
UT – Don Savidge, AJ’s

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Sports Outlet/Worth, Glendora, NJ (7-0)
2. Gamecocks/Cardinal Lawn Service, Cookstown, NJ (6-2)
3. AJ’s, Okaloosa, FL (10-2)
4. B&B, Pink Hill, NC (7-2)
5t. Trollenger, Paris, TN (4-2)
5t. Steve’s Sports/ECS, Stratford, CT (5-2)
7t. Bosch Slammers, Frankfort, IL (5-2)
7t. Shannon Fence/Manhattan, Painesville, OH (5-2)
9t. Wallace Softball, Smyrna, GA (4-2)
9t. Romeo’s Sports/Alabama Brick, Birmingham, AL (7-2)
9t. Effingham’s, Effingham, IL (4-2)
9t. Team Memphis, Memphis, TN (5-2)
13t. Kent Mitsubishi, Macon, GA (5-2)
13t. A-Plus Construction, Quincy, MA (6-2)
13t. Sports Center/Mizuno, Grenada, MS (3-3)
13t. Tradition/Strange, Highland, IN (5-2)
17t. Mio Body Shop, Mio, MI (4-2)
17t. Team Coke, Bowlington, KY (2-2)
17t. Northlake Auto, Eufaula, AL (2-2)
17t. Bulls, North Charleston, SC (4-2)
17t. Frame All, Pittsfield, MA (2-2)
17t. Randy Phillips Construction, Dalmatia, PA (4-2)
17t. Miller, Forest Park, IL (2-2)
17t. MGD, Freeport, IL (3-2)
25t. Thunder & Lightning Softball, Richmond, VA (3-2)
25t. Slapshot, Mobile, AL (3-2)
25t. Merchants, Guntersville, AL (3-2)
25t. Fisher’s Deli, Kinzer, PA (3-2)
25t. Mullinax Mayfield, Brooklyn, OH (3-3)
25t. Southern Sports, Corinth, MS (3-2)
25t. J. C. Penney, Englewood, OH (3-2)
25t. Iron Horse, Ironia, NJ (2-2)
33t. Score’s Bar & Grill, Evansville, IN (2-2)
33t. Iron Gate Softball, Cannetton, IN (3-2)
33t. Potomac Valley Brick, Wheaton, MD (1-2)
33t. Bandits, Merrillville, IN (2-2)
33t. Canadian Club, Arlington Heights, IL (2-2)
33t. Arnold & Jones Construction, Poplar, WI (2-2)
33t. Coyote Easton, Louisville, KY (3-2)
33t. AIA Enola Sportsment, Enola, PA (2-2)
33t. Exam One, Sylvester, GA (2-2)
33t. Reynolds Concrete, Panama City, FL (3-2)
33t. Fury, Jacksonville, FL (2-2)
33t. Station 319, Rochester, NH (2-2)
33t. Coastal Masonry, Virginia Beach, VA (2-2)
33t. Players, West Warwick, RI (3-2)
33t. Cheers/Custom Blends, York, PA (2-2)
33t. MBNA, Wilmington, DE (1-2)
49t. Landmark Housing/Bw’s, Owensboro, KY (2-2)
49t. Central Drywall, Lexington, KY (1-2)
49t. Naturals, Demopilos, AL (1-2)
49t. Bunkelman Logging, Athens, WI (1-2)
49t. Fox Ridge, Vincennes, IN (1-2)
49t. Marine Corp, Chambersburg, PA (1-2)
49t. West Mobile Express, Semmes, AL (1-2)
49t. Century 21, Hagerstown, MD (2-2)
49t. Dr. J’s, Jackson, MS (1-2)
49t. Attitude, Crown Point, IN (1-2)
49t. Angle Inn Assault, Baltimore, MD (1-2)
49t. East Walker Merchants, Tuscaloosa, AL (1-2)
49t. Poland Spring, Lewiston, ME (1-2)
49t. Vios Dawgpound, New Haven, CT (1-2)
49t. International, Valley, AL (1-2)
49t. S&S Tire/Fandango, Lexington, KY (1-2)
65t. Pleasant Hill Auto, Portland, ME (0-2)
65t. The Scene, Plainview, NY (0-2)
65t. Lawrence Trucking, Fisher, IL (0-2)
65t. Badcock Graceville, Graceville, FL (0-2)
65t. Phy Graphics, Annville, PA (0-2)
65t. Pepsi, Montgomery, AL (0-2)
65t. Scoreboard Billiards, Portsmouth, NH (1-2)
65t. Alabev, Birmingham, AL (0-2)
65t. Red’s Shoe Barn, Rochester, NH (0-2)
65t. Trelleborg/Chevis, Logansport, IN (0-2)
65t. Ducky’s Lagoon, Andalusia, IL (0-2)
65t. The Fox, Readington, NJ (0-2)
65t. Superior Concrete, Evansville, IN (0-2)
65t. Hooters, Norristown, PA (1-2)
65t. Lyme Tavern, East Haddam, CT (0-2)
65t. Global Link Travel, Bennington, VT (0-2)
65t. Wagon Wheel Portland, MI (0-2)
65t. Moody’s Sport Pub Montgomery, AL (1-2)
65t. Huber Heights/VFW Dayton, OH (0-2)
65t. Stadium Sports, Fall River, MA (1-2)
65t. Edward Truss, Hackleburg, AL (0-2)
65t. Sam’s Bar, La Crosse, WI (1-2)
65t. Chicago Steel, Itaska, IL (0-2)
65t. Huffies, Dayton, OH (0-2)
65t. Auto X, Greenville, SC (0-2)
65t. Collier Furniture, Mantachie, MS (0-2)
65t. Phoenix Tube, Readington, NJ (0-2)
65t. Young Guns, Henderson, KY (0-2)
65t. Absolute, Montgomery, AL (0-2)
65t. All State Tree/Land, Fairfield, CT (1-2)
65t. Cramps, Allentown, PA (0-2)
65t. Body Exchange, Samson, AL (0-2)
97t. S&S Tire/Fandango, Lexington, KY (0-2)

ASA C WEST

Held in Las Cruces, New Mexico on September 20-22.

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

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Steve Carpenter, Exterminators
C – Dan Arevalos, GEP/Mizuno
1B – David Ropp, GEP/Mizuno
2B – Bart Hakeman, GEP/Mizuno
3B – Blake Geisler, GEP/Mizuno
SS – Frank Sarver, Exterminators
OF – Chris Powell, GEP/Mizuno
OF – Nick Anjal, GEP/Mizuno
OF – Russell Chandler, RBI
OF – Jeremy Cook, Boys of Summer
UT – Gary Springer, Exterminators
UT – Matt Shelton, Exterminators
UT – Kyle Decker, GEP/Mizuno
UT – Rich Prater, Exterminators
UT – Keith Briggs, GEP/Mizuno

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Clay Rupp, RBI
C – Leonard Schonfield, Mizuno Braves
1B – Glen Laird, RBI
2B – Andy Birkenholz, Boys of Summer
3B – Ty Caruso, Cal-Tex Pacers
SS – Robert Scheppler, Pete’s 881 Club
OF – George Gairbray, Mizuno Braves
OF – Eric Harrington, Boys of Summer
OF – Jay Edwards, Demarini Outlaws
OF – Greg Brosius, Boys of Summer
UT – Brian Gross, Boys of Summer
UT – Jason Henderson, Cal-Tex Pacers
UT – Brad Childs, RBI
UT – Hal Wagner, Pete’s 881 Club
UT – Clint Baty, Jag’s

FINAL STANDINGS

1. GEP/Mizuno, Cerritos, CA (7-0)
2. Exterminators, Anaheim, CA (7-2)
3. RBI, Baytown, TX (5-2)
4. Boys Of Summer, Dubuque, IA (4-2)
5t. Jag’s, Marble Falls, TX (5-2)
5t. Cal-Tex Pacers, Houston, TX (6-2)
7t. Mizuno Braves, Bloomington, CA (5-2)
7t. Junkers, North Mankato, MN (5-2)
9t. EAS, Greeley, CO (3-2)
9t. DeMarini Outlaws, Beaverton, OR (3-2)
9t. Big Show, Tucson, AZ (3-2)
9t. Pete’s 881 Club, San Rafael, CA (5-2)
13t. KC Wingnuts, Kansas City, MO (4-2)
13t. Prime Time, Tucson, AZ (3-2)
13t. JJ’s Sports Lounge, Anchorage, AK (4-2)
13t. Zeppos, Moscow, ID (3-2)
17t. William’s Media, Cedar Rapids, IA (2-2)
17t. Rhinos, Las Cruces, NM (2-2)
17t. Amish Store, Winona, MN (2-2)
17t. Finchford, Janesville, IA (3-2)
17t. Corrigan Construction/Howie’s, St. Joseph, MN (1-2)
17t. Frontier Excavating, Portland, OR (2-2)
17t. CI Apparel, Fargo, ND (1-2)
17t. Advantage Softball, Omaha, NE (2-2)
25t. Bud Smurfs, Temple, TX (2-2)
25t. Cocktails And Ropes, Tucson, AZ (2-2)
25t. Bill’S Pizza, Jesup, IA (2-2)
25t. Debt Free, Mesa, AZ (2-2)
25t. MAC Construction, Hayward, CA (2-2)
25t. Superstars, Monticello, MN (1-2)
25t. Chariton Merchants, Chariton, IA (2-2)
25t. Famosa Masonry, Tucson, AZ (2-2)
33t. Storm, Cedar Rapids, IA (1-2)
33t. Iowa Drainage, Mason City, IA (1-2)
33t. KP Pros, Portland, OR (0-2)
33t. Tony’s Tile, Faribault, MN (0-2)
33t. Floors & Moore, Albuquerque, NM (0-2)
33t. Broncos, Dallas, TX (1-2)
33t. Odyssey Research, Bismarck, ND (0-2)
33t. Strokin’, Earlsboro, OK (0-2)
33t. Cyclones, Wichita Falls, TX (0-2)
33t. CC Limited/Sambetti’s, Des Moines, IA (1-2)
33t. Absolute Chaos, Kansas City, MO (1-2)
33t. Fatt Boys, Kalispell, MT (0-2)
33t. Guido’s Pizza, Anchorage, AK (1-2)
33t. Landsharks, Temple, TX (1-2)
33t. H&R Trucking, Inver Grove Heights, MN (1-2)
33t. Hodgman Drainage, Faribault, MN (1-2)
49t. Titans, Las Cruces, NM (0-2)
49t. Play It Again Sports, Anthem, AZ (0-2)
49t. Tye Dye’s, Kalispell, MT (0-2)
49t. Tischler Wood Products, Long Prairie, MN (0-2)
49t. Jersey’s, South St. Paul, MN (0-2)
49t. Giants, Anthony, NM (0-2)

2002 ASA Women’s Major Slow Pitch Nationals

2002 held at Auburn, Alabama.

Champion: Diamond Queens, Nashville, Tennessee (27-4)
Runner Up: Shooters/Worth, Orlando, Florida

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

FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Mary Hoff, Diamond Queens
C – Sondra Landry, Diamond Queens
1B – Jackie Watkins, Diamond Queens
2B – Jamie Sheriff, Shooters/Worth
3B – Sirene Johnson, Diamond Queens
SS – Stacie Symonds, Diamond Queens
OF – Diane Hatch, Shooters/Worth
OF – Tina Brannon, Shooters/Worth
OF – Lynnie France, Diamond Queens
OF – Buffy Arms, Diamond Queens
UT – Michelle Vance, Shooters/Worth
UT – Tabitha Best, Diamond Queens
UT – Tiffany Daniels, Shooters/Worth
UT – Cindy Corrado, Diamond Queens
UT – Tonja Russell, Shooters/Worth

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Diamond Queens, Nashville, TN (3-0)
2. Shooters/Worth, Orlando, FL (2-1)
3. Varsity Graphics, Livonia, MI (1-1)
4. Armstrong Ceiling, Murfreesboro, TN (0-1)

2002 ASA Women’s Major Fast Pitch Nationals

2002 held at Stratford, Connecticut.

Champion – Stratford Brakettes, Stratford, Connecticut (78-1)
Runner Up – California Hurricanes, Perris, California

The Women’s Major Fast Pitch National Softball Tournament concluded here last night, with the host Brakettes edging the California Hurricanes 1-0 to win their 24th national title.

The tournament was bedeviled by a scheduling conflict that left the game’s 17 best players in San Diego preparing for an international tournament in Japan that begins next week. Those 17 players belong to the U.S. National Team, and six of them are members of last year’s champion.

With runners on second and third and two outs in the sixth inning, pinch hitter Robyn King singled to center driving in Michelle Gates with the game’s only run in the championship game. The Brakettes have now won their 24th national title since 1947.

  • MVP – Cat Osterman, Stratford Brakettes
  • HR Leader – Erica Martinez, Iowa Dynasty – 2
  • HR Leader – Kim Palmer, St. Louis Saints – 2
  • Batting Leader – Liz Dennis, Iowa Dynasty – .476
  • Bertha Tickey Pitching Award – Cat Osterman, Stratford Brakettes
  • Erv Lind Defensive Award – Liz Dennis, Iowa Dynasty

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Tia Bollinger, California Hurricanes
P – Kaci Clark, Stratford Brakettes (2-0, 2 shutouts, 24 K, 14 IP, 0 ER, 2 hits, no-hitter, won final game 1-0)
P – Cat Osterman, Stratford Brakettes (2-0, 32 K, 14 IP, 2 ER, 3 Hits, 1 Shutout)
C – Keri McCallum, Stratford Brakettes
1B – Diane Stowe, St. Louis Saints
2B – Beth Wade, St. Louis Saints
3B – Liz Dennis, Iowa Dynasty (10-21, .476, HR)
SS – Natalie Bennett, St. Louis Saints
OF – Kim Palmer, St. Louis Saints
OF – Brenda DeBlaise, Allentown Patriots
OF – Erin Mobley, California Hurricanes
OF – Bridget Fournie, St. Louis Saints
UTIL – Kellie Wilkerson, Stratford Brakettes
UTIL – Erin Rahn, California Hurricanes
UTIL – Adrianne Blackman, Iowa Dynasty

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Casey Hunter, St. Louis Saints
P – Nicole Bohnenstiehl, St. Louis Saints
P – Katie McFadden, Elite Force
C – Jessica Basher, Iowa Dynasty
1B – Lauren Schwendimann, Iowa Dynasty
2B – Carrie Leto, California Hurricanes
3B – Danielle Quiones, California Hurricanes
SS – Amanda Jensen, Elite Force
OF – Germaine Fairchild, Stratford Brakettes
OF – Erica Martinez, Iowa Dynasty
OF – Rachel Gensch, Elite Force
OF – Kristy Heyser, Topton VIP’s
UTIL – Kristin Johnson, Iowa Dynasty
UTIL – Michelle Gates, Stratford Brakettes
UTIL – Amy Fouts, Elite Force

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Stratford Brakettes, Stratford, CT (5-0)
2. California Hurricanes, Riverside, CA (4-2)
3. Iowa Dynasty, Iowa City, IA (4-2)
4. St. Louis Saints, St. Louis, MO (4-2)
5t. Allentown Patriots, Allentown, PA (2-2)
5t. Topton VIP’s, Topton, PA (2-2)
7t. New Jersey Divas, Linden, NJ (1-2)
7t. Elite Force, Palos Hills, IL (2-2)
9t. Stratford Breakers, Stratford, CT (0-2)
9t. Adirondack Ice, Albany, NY (0-2)
9t. Celina Suns, Celina, OH (1-2)
9t. Connecticut Classics, New Haven, CT (1-2)
13t. Hamden Eclipse, Hamden, CT (0-2)
13t. Stratford Seahawks, Stratford, CT (0-2)

L-R, top row – Coach Jay Stratton, Michelle Gates, Coach / Scorer Jeff Ellis, Kaci Clark, Alicia Smith, Frankie Spruce, Donna McLean, Robyn King, Sara Jewett, Keri McCallum, Erica Sobel, Karrie Rider, Coach Patti Fernandes, GM Bob Baird, Manager John Stratton. Bottom row – Batgirl Sam, Nikki Myers, Kellie Wilkerson, Jen Fisher, Cat Osterman, Danielle Henderson, Jen Smith, Lea Mishlan, Germaine Fairchild, Batgirl Katie.

2002 ASA Men’s A Slow Pitch Nationals

2002 held at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Champion – Mountain Top/Advanced, Texarkana, Texas (West)
Runner Up – WW Gay/Aubrey’s/TPS, Gainesville, Florida (East)

SCORES: Mountain Top/Advanced; 26-28, 18-25, 28-13, 31-19, 36-31.

Mountain Top, down 2 games to 0, mounted an improbable comeback and won 3 straight to win the 5 game series 3 games to 2. Outscoring WW Gay 95-63 in those 3 games and 139-118 in the series.

  • Game 1 – W.W. Gay/Aubrey’s (Gainesville, FL) scored eight runs in the sixth inning to evoke the 15-run mercy rule and defeat Mountain Top/Advanced (Texarkana, TX) in the opening game of the Men’s Class A division of the Hooters Championship Series. Sean Snow went 5-for-5 with five singles and scored four times to lead W.W. Gay at the plate. John Thomas and Billy Eurice each connected for two home runs while Chad Carver and Ken Carlton hit the other two for W.W. Gay. Advanced/Mountain Top first baseman Vince Bisbee went three-for-three and scored three runs to provide a spark in the offense. Paul Sheppard provided the power for Advanced/Mountain Top going 2-for-2 with two home runs. W.W. Gay, who lost its long-time manager N.C. Ryals just a week ago to a sudden heart attack, are playing this tournament in his memory. These two teams meet again tomorrow at 10 a.m. in game two of the Hooters Championship Series.
  • Game 2 – In a see-saw battle in Men’s Class A in the Hooters Championship Series it came down to who would get the last at-bat. W.W. Gay/Aubrey’s (Gainesville, FL) won the toss in game two and capitalized with a walk-off home run by Billy Eurice in the bottom of the seventh inning to defeat Mountain Top/Advanced (Texarkana, TX) 28-26. Eurice remained perfect at the plate for the tournament, going 4-for-4 with two home runs and five RBI. So far in the tournament, Eurice is 7-for-7 with four home runs and 13 RBI. Other standout performances for W.W. Gay came from Mike Thomas (3-for-4, six RBI), Chad Carver (2-for-4, five RBI) and Jose Santiago (4-for-4, three RBI). Mountain Top/Advanced looked strong at the plate fulfilling its home run limit of nine in the sixth inning. Despite not having the long ball to rely on, Advanced was able to score seven runs in the seventh to extend its lead to 26-23 but the lead would not hold. Paul Sheppard went 3-for-5 with a home run and five RBI to pace Advanced at the plate. John Glidewell had three home runs in the game while Wade Casey finished with two. W.W. Gay could close out the series in three games today when it faces Advanced at 2 p.m. at Lagoon Park
  • Game 3 – Mountain Top/Advanced (Texarkana, TX) kept its national championship hopes alive in game three of the Men’s Class A division of the Hooters Championship Series with a 25-18 victory over W.W. Gay/ Aubrey’s (Gainesville, FL). Rickie Robbins came through in the clutch going 5-for-5 with five runs scored, two home runs and five RBI. Matt Arlett had two home runs and six RBI, while Wade Casey went 2-for-3 with four RBI. Shawn Snow hit a grand slam in the fourth and went 3-for-5 in the game with six RBI to lead W.W. Gay offensively. Billy Eurice, one of the most explosive offensive players in the tournament, once again went 3-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI.
  • Game 4 – Mountain Top/Advanced (Texarkana, TX) came back from an 0-2 deficit to win game four in just five innings, 31-19, over W.W. Gay/Aubrey’s (Gainesville, FL) to force a fifth and deciding game in the best of five series. Advanced outscored W.W. Gay 21-9 in the first three innings to distance itself in the contest. Shawn Robinson went 5-for-5 with a home run, scored four and drove in three runs. Wade Casey also contributed big in the game, going 4-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI. Shawn Snow had another big game for W.W. Gay going 3-for-4 with two home runs and five RBI. Trey Royal was perfect with three hits and three RBIs.
  • Game 5 – Mountain Top/Advanced of Texarkana, TX did the improbable and came back from an 0-2 deficit in the best of five series to win three consecutive games including the all-important game five to class the national championship for the Men’s Class A division at the Hooters National Championship Series. Advanced defeated W.W. Gay/Aubrey’s of Gainesville, FL 36-31 in the final game to claim the title. After exhausting its allotment of home runs for the game in the fifth inning, Advanced had to rely on timely base hits to take the lead in the seventh inning. It managed to score 12 runs in the seventh without a home run to its credit. W.W. Gay mounted a charge in the final frame, scoring four runs but was unable to keep the ball in the park and were called out for going over its home run limit. Vince Bisbee was a popular choice for MVP after going 3-for-7 with four runs scored in the final game. Teammate Richie Robbins went 5-for-7 with seven RBI in the championship game, while Rob Gundry and Shawn Robinson both accounted for two home runs and five RBI for the winning team. Brett McDaniel starred for W.W. Gay in the finale going 4-for-6 with two home runs and seven RBI. Billy Eurice also had a good night at the plate, going 4-for-6 with a home run and four RBI.
  • MVP – Vince Bisbee, Mountain Top (19-26, .733, 4 HR)
  • HR Leader – Wade Casey, Mountain Top – (16-26, .615) 8 HR
  • Batting Leader – John Glidewell, Mountain Top – (22-26, 6 HR) .846

2002 ASA A East Men’s Slow Pitch Nationals held at Jacksonville, Florida on August 30 – September 2.

Champion – WW Gay/Aubrey’s/TPS, Gainesville, Florida
Runner Up – Team Ball/Worth, Dothan, Alabama

WW Gay beat Team Ball 26-10 in winners bracket final, then Team Ball eliminated Smokes ABS/Joe Corbi’s/Mizuno in losers bracket final 28-16 to get to the final. WW Gay won final championship game in a rout 29-9 and went 7-0

  • MVP – Mike Thomas, WW/Gay/Aubrey’s/TPS (.864, 4 HR)
  • Batting Champion – Lou Mongelli, Berardi’s/TPS
  • HR Champion – BJ Fulk, Smoke/ABS/Joe Corbi’s/Mizuno

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Kevin Shumate, Smokes/ABS/Joe Corbis/Mizuno
C – Billy Evirce, W. W. Gay Aubrey/TPS
1B – Mike Thomas, W. W. Gay Aubrey/TPS
2B – Fred Ditto, Berardi’s/TPS
3B – Preston Taylor, W. W. Gay Aubrey/TPS
SS – Jose Santiago, W. W. Gay Aubrey/TPS
OF – Joe Resing, Berardi’s/TPS
OF – Brett McDaniel, W. W. Gay Aubrey/TPS
OF – BJ Fulk, Smokes/ABS/Joe Corbis/Mizuno
OF – Stacy Howell, Team Ball/Worth
UT – Lou Mongelli, Berardi’s/TPS
UT – David Allen, Smokes/ABS/Joe Corbis/Mizuno
UT – Tim Lee, Team Ball/Worth
UT – Keith Martin, Team Ball/Worth
UT – John Thomas, W. W. Gay Aubrey/TPS

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Chad Carver, W. W. Gay Aubrey/TPS
C – William Kirby Murphy, Team DeMarini
1B – Doug Flowers, Smokes/ABS/Joe Corbis/Mizuno
2B – Ken Ezzell, Smokes/ABS/Joe Corbis/Mizuno
3B – Bob Boyers, Berardi’s/TPS
SS – Craig “Chickie” Palermo, Team DeMarini
OF – James Franklin, Berardi’s/TPS
OF – Tim Finn, Team DeMarini
OF – Caleb Rabenold, Jax Sports Cards
OF – Rusty Huggins, Jax Sports Cards
UT – Eric Williams, Jax Sports Cards
UT – Curt Gleaton, Team Ball/Worth
UT – Scott Wiggins, Team Ball/Worth
UT – Jim Rogers, Smokes/ABS/Joe Corbis/Mizuno
UT – James Nelson, Team Ball/Worth

FINAL STANDINGS

1. W. W. Gay Aubrey/TPS, Gainesville, FL (7-0)
2. Team Ball/Worth, Dothan, AL (5-2)
3. Smokes/ABS/Joe Corbis/Mizuno, Delaware, OH (7-2)
4. Berardi’s/Tps, Louisville, KY (4-2)
5t. Team Demarini, Cranston, RI (5-2)
5t. Jax Sports Cards, Jacksonville, FL (3-2)
7t. Suncoast/Uni-Floz/Nike, Sarasota, FL (3-2)
7t. Sportstars/Miken, Louisville, KY (4-2)
9t. Riverside/TPS, Mt. Washington, KY (2-2)
9t. Team Mizuno, Ft. Pierce, FL (3-2)
9t. Frank-N-Steins/Marodi, Jeanette, KY (2-2)
9t. Big Fogg, Jacksonville, FL (2-2)
13t. Creative Stucco/Easton, Columbus, OH (2-2)
13t. Sid Grinker Co./TPS, Sullivan, WI (1-2)
13t. Central Paving, Carmel, IN (1-2)
13t. Ohio Sealants, Willoughby, OH (2-2)
17t. Checking/Worth, New Haven, CT (1-2)
17t. B & A Cab/Excalibur, Harrison, OH (0-2)
17t. SCB/Denalex, Long Island, NY (1-2)
17t. Treble-Rish/Engineering, Tallahassee, FL (1-2)
17t. Cooper Sports/Specialty/Vending/Worth, Hamilton, OH (1-2)
17t. B & C/Miken, Edmonton, KY (0-2)
17t. Thompson Realtors/Merchants, Springfield, KY (1-2)
17t. Florida Heat/Nave Plumbing/Joe Black’s/Worth, Sanibel, FL (1-2)
25t. Team Focus, Patterson, CA (0-2)
25t. Plumbers & Pipe Fitters, Lansing, MI (0-2)
25t. All-American Red Birds, Jacksonville, FL (0-2)
25t. Sports Den/Elzz/Mavericks, Corbin, KY (0-2)
25t. Las Vegas Funjet/Nike, Milwaukee, WI (0-2)
25t. Audio Jungsion, Springfield, GA (0-2)
25t. Langdale/Builders/Diamond Dogs, Jacksonville, FL (0-2)

2002 ASA A West Men’s Slow Pitch Nationals held at Waterloo, Iowa on August 30 – September 2.

Champion – Mountain Top/Advanced/USA/TPS, Texarkana, Texas
Runner Up – Hooters/Mizuno, Overland Park, Kansas

Mountain Top defeated Hooters/B&B in the “if” game 35-34 to win the title. B&B won the first final 19-12 but could not overcome the Mountain Top squad in the “if’ game. Mt. Top finished 6-1.

  • MVP – Wade Casey, Mountain Top/Advanced/USA Cash/TPS (28-35, .800, 11 HR)
  • Batting Champion – Mickey Rowland, O&S Cattle – .867
  • HR Champion – Scott Nichols, Hooters/B&B/Rew/Mizuno – 13

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Kevin Gillot, Hooters/Mizuno
C – Raith Adair, Hooters/Mizuno
1B – Scott Pick, Hooters/Mizuno
2B – Wade Casey, Advanced/Mountain Top/USA Cash/TPS
3B – John Glidewell, Advanced/Mountain Top/USA Cash/TPS
SS – Brent Wilhelm, Hooters/Mizuno
OF – Tim Howard, Hooters/Mizuno
OF – Mickey Rowland, O & S Cattle
OF – Bill Kugler, R & M Metals
OF – Matt Arlett, Advanced/Mountain Top/USA Cash/TPS
UT – Bob Van Erem, Deery Brothers
UT – Neil Atkinson, Gold’s Gym
UT – Shane Davis, The Red’s
UT – Vince Bisbee, Advanced/Mountain Top/USA Cash/TPS

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Charlie Casella, R & M Metals
C – Frankie Kubenka, Advanced/Mountain Top/USA Cash/TPS
1B – Josh Schmidt, R & M Metals
2B – David Soult, Hooters/Mizuno
3B – Shaun Robinson, Advanced/Mountain Top/USA Cash/TPS
SS – Don DeDonatis, Jr., Advanced/Mountain Top/USA Cash/TPS
OF – Dan Yochum, O & S Cattle
OF – Corey Krueger, Hooters/Mizuno
OF – Brian Holmes, Deery Brothers
OF – Pete Tourek, O & S Cattle
UT – Lance Hansen, Gold’s Gym
UT – Kevin Rotzer, O & S Cattle
UT – Ron Hall, The Red’s
UT – Tim Felderman, Deery Brothers
UT – Marc Coonradt, R & M Metals

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Advanced/Mountain Top/USA Cash/TPS, Texarkana, TX (6-1)
2. Hooters/Mizuno, Overland Park, KS (8-2)
3. R&M Metals, Waterloo, IA (3-2)
4. O&S Cattle, St. Paul, MN (4-2)
5t. Gold’s Gym, Merrian, KS (3-2)
5t. The Red’s, Seattle, WA (3-2)
7t. Daisy Dooks, Bettendorf, IA (2-2)
7t. Deery Brothers, Waterloo, IA (3-2)
9t. Bud Light, Owatonna, MN (1-2)
9t. Sambetti’s, Des Moines, IA (2-2)
9t. Doc’s/Mizuno, Pasadena, TX (2-2)
9t. Titan’s, Calera, TX (2-2)
13t. Pov’s, Oakdale, MN (1-2)
13t. T’s 13, Omaha, NE (0-2)
13t. Champions, St. Paul, IA (0-2)
13t. ISS/Carlos O’Kelly’s, Gilbertville, IA (0-2)
17t. BLS/Mizuno, Springfield, MO (0-2)
17t. Northwest TPS, Seattle, WA (0-2)
17t. Team X, Waterloo, IA (0-2)
17t. Rascals, Davenport, IA (0-2)
17t. Winning Edge/Craft Cochran, Waterloo, IA (1-2)

2002 ASA Men’s Super Slow Pitch Nationals

2002 held at Sanford Memorial Stadium in Sanford, Florida on September 12-15.

Champion – Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS, Albertville, Minnesota
Runner Up – Backman/Dan Smith/Menosse/Easton, San Jose, California

  • MVP – Jeff Wallace, Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS
  • HR Leader – Jeff Wallace, Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS – 14
  • Batting Leader – Jeff Hall, Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton – .909
  • Offensive MVP – Jeff Hall, Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Andy Purcell, Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS (9-14, .643, 5 HR, 11 RBI, 10 Runs)
C – Hank Garris, Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS (11-16, .688, 7 HR, 12 RBI, 16 Runs)
1B – Jeff Wallace, Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS (17-19, .865, 14 HR, 26 RBI, 15 Runs)
2B – Rusty Bumgardner, Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS (13-18, .722, 8 HR, 10 RBI, 15 Runs)
SS – John Mello, Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS (7-12, .583, 7 HR, 11 RBI, 11 Runs)
3B – Mike Shenk, Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS (13-17, 765, 5 HR, 7 RBI, 10 Runs)
MI – Todd Martin, Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS (9-17, .529, 7 HR, 12 RBI, 9 Runs)
OF – Robin Higgonbotham, Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton
OF – Ronnie James, Mid-South/Mizuno
OF – Brad Stiles, Long Haul (7-13, .538, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 8 Runs)
EP – Dewayne Nevitt, Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton
UT – Jeff Hall, Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton (20-22, .909)
UT – Jeff Ott, Mid-South/Mizuno
UT – David Hood, Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton
UT – Demond Thomas, Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Shane DuBose, Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton
C – Scott Brown, Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton
1B – J. C. Phelps, New Construction
2B – Brett Helmer, Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton
SS – Dal Beggs, Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/Worth
3B – Albert Davis, Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/Worth
MI – Dennis Rulli, Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/Worth
OF – Dewayne Frizzell, Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/Worth
OF – Johnny McCraw, Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton
OF – Scott King, Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS (8-16, .500, 2 HRs, 7 RBIs, 7 Runs)
EP – Randy Kortokrax, Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/Worth
UT – Todd Volkers, Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/Worth
UT – Chaun DeMars, Mid-South/Mizuno
UT – Todd Joerling, Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton
UT – Randall Boone, Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS (9-16, .563, 4 HR, 10 RBI, 8 Runs)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS Albertville, MN (4-0)
2. Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton, San Jose, CA (3-2)
3. Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/Worth, Columbus, OH (3-2)
4. Mid-South/Mizuno, Portage, IN (3-2)
5t. Phonemasters/K&G/TPS, Wood River, IL (1-2)
5t. New Construction, Shelbyville, IN (1-2)
7t. W.W. Gay/Aubrey’s/Mizuno/TPS, Gainesville, FL (0-2)
7t. Team Mizuno, Fort Pierce, FL (1-2)
9. Team AH/TPS, Dayton, OH (0-2)

2002 ASA Men’s B Slow Pitch Nationals

2002 ASA B held at Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on October 3-5.

Champion – Tailgaters/R&R, Hagerstown, Maryland (EAST)
Runner Up – Team Miken/Michelob, Caledonia, Minnesota (WEST)

2002 ASA East held at Valdosta, Georgia on September 19-22.

Champion – Tailgaters/R&R, Hagerstown, Maryland
Runner Up – Deluxe Bakery, Bellmawr, New Jersey

ASA B EAST ALL AMERICANS FIRST TEAM

Pitcher – Jerome Patterson, Tailgaters/R & R Trim/Worth
Catcher – Angelo Santiago, Deluxe Bakery
First Base – Bryan Borowy, Twohig III
Second Base – Mick Byers, Tailgaters/R & R Trim/Worth
Third Base – Jeff Reynolds, Tailgaters/R & R Trim/Worth
Shortstop – Anthony DeFrancisco, Deluxe Bakery
Outfield – Walt Dodson, Wakulla Bank
Outfield – Ralph Sims, Deluxe Bakery
Outfield – Bill Bakner, Tailgaters/R & R Trim/Worth
Outfield – Brett Livingston, Tailgaters/R & R Trim/Worth
Utility – Ryan Kennedy, Randy’s Sports
Utility – Derek Dolgowicz, Twohig III
Utility – George Hodge, Deluxe Bakery
Utility – Kevin Keefer, Deluxe Bakery
Utility – Bob Cleaver, Deluxe Bakery

ASA B EAST ALL AMERICANS SECOND TEAM

Pitcher – Justin Muccarielli, Lookers/Lotierzo
Catcher – Jim Nye, Frederick Chevrolet
First Base – Butch Martel, Billy’s Sports Bar
Second Base – Pat Walsh, Gator’s Saloon
Third Base – Jim Clayton, KAOS
Shortstop – Rocky Wills, Tailgaters/R & R Trim/Worth
Outfield – Mike Engler, Gator’s Saloon
Outfield – Thomas Paturzo, Lookers/Lotierzo
Outfield – Robert Fair, Frederick Chevrolet
Outfield – Kevin Breckenridge, Tailgaters/R & R Trim/Worth
Utility – Jeff Krushinski, Frederick Chevrolet
Utility – Chad Dean, Love’s Jewelers
Utility – Greg Ruth, Frederick Chevrolet
Utility – Doug Virden, Coors Light/Mizuno
Utility – Chad LaFontaine, Billy’s Sports Bar

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Tailgaters/R&R Trim/Worth, Hagerstown, MD (6-1)
2. Deluxe Bakery, Bellmawr, NJ (9-2)
3. Frederick Chevrolet, Harrisburg, PA (4-2)
4. Randy’s Sports, Brookhaven, MS (4-2)
5t. Love’s Jewelers, Phoenix City, AL (3-2)
5t. JC Casner Equipment, Reading, PA (4-2)
7t. Twohig III, Cleveland, OH (4-2)
7t. Coors Light/Hale Storm, Mansfield, OH (5-2)
9t. American Mizuno, Mangate, FL (2-2)
9t. Spindle Tech/Pub Outback/Worth, Lawrenceburg, IN (2-2)
9t. KAOS, Palos Hills, IL (3-2)
9t. Billy’s Sports Bar, Manchester, NH (2-2)
13t. Lookers/Lotierzo, Scotch Plains, NJ (3-2)
13t. Winter Brothers, Blue Point, NY (3-2)
13t. Auto Max, Albany, GA (3-2)
13t. Gator’s Saloon, Pittsburgh, PA (1-2)
17t. D. J. Mizuno, Syracuse, NY (2-2)
17t. All Star Diner, Decatur, IL (1-2)
17t. County Sports, West Point, VA (2-2)
17t. Questar Capital, Topeka, IN (2-2)
17t. American Family/Mission, Roberts, WI (2-2)
17t. Throop Softball, Springfield, IL (2-2)
17t. C&D Appliance, Evansville, IN (1-2)
17t. Wakulla Bank, Crawfordville, FL (2-2)
25t. Emo Softball, York, PA (1-2)
25t. Don’s No Man’s Land, East Alton, IL (1-2)
25t. Cross River Construction, Norwalk, CT (1-2)
25t. Can Do Metals, St. Anne, IL (1-2)
25t. Trimex/Southern Rental/Exit 62, Walton, KY (1-2)
25t. Giant Glass/Nike, N. Andover, PA (1-2)
25t. Budweiser/Marshfield Merchants, Marshfield, WI (0-2)
25t. Jean Shoppe, MacKenzie, TN (1-2)
33t. Texas Roadhouse/Miken, Grayson, KY (0-2)
33t. Bounds & McPike Carpet, Bloomington, IN (0-2)
33t. Oakley Blacktop, Dayton, OH (0-2)
33t. Wells & West Samurais, Mineral Bluff, GA (0-2)
33t. Sports Coop, Wildwood, FL (0-2)
33t. Coors Light/Mizuno, Greenwood, IN (0-2)
33t. Byrns Construction, East Moline, IL (0-2)
33t. Gill’s Automotive, Manchester, NH (0-2)
33t. Lumber Kings, Valdosta, GA (0-2)
33t. River City Ready Mix/Bud Light, LaCrosse, WI (0-2)
33t. Mercersburg, Mercersburg, PA (0-2)

2002 ASA West held at McAllen, Texas on September 18-21.

Champion – Team Miken/Michelob, Caledonia, Minnesota
Runner Up – Meridian Softball, Houston, Texas

ASA B WEST ALL AMERICANS FIRST TEAM

Pitcher – Mike Skelton, Team Miken/Michelob
Catcher – Kenny Seymour, Texas Merchants
First Base – Steve Hall, Meridian Softball
Second Base – Dave Feather, Meridian Softball
Third Base – Shawn Bauer, Team Miken/Michelob
Shortstop – Steve Lynn, Meridian Softball
Outfield – Randy King, Team Miken/Michelob
Outfield – Dustin Payne, Tharaldson Enterprises
Outfield – Ken McMullen, Meridian Softball
Outfield – Mike Swanson, Tharaldson Enterprises
Utility – Carlos Rosales, Diablos
Utility – Bud Weathers, Meridian Softball
Utility – Tony Hansen, Team Miken/Michelob
Utility – Mark Auguedahl, Team Miken/Michelob
Utility – Gerald Nixon, Texas Merchants

ASA B WEST ALL AMERICANS FIRST TEAM

Pitcher – Bruce Neitsch, Texas Merchants
Catcher – Joel Granberg, Tharaldson Enterprises
First Base – Cory Klug, Team Miken/Michelob
Second Base – Matt Tharaldson, Tharaldson Enterprises
Third Base – Eric Peterson, Tharaldson Enterprises
Shortstop – Sergio Guerrero, Diablos
Outfield – Jerry Mahan, Texas Twins
Outfield – Mark Cerny, Meridian Softball
Outfield – Jeff Cross, Texas Merchants
Outfield – Perry Piatz, Tharaldson Enterprises
Utility – Tony Cooper, Meridian Softball
Utility – Gilbert Garcia, Texas Twins
Utility – Cesar Garza, Diablos
Utility – Tom Meuhlenkemp, Team Miken/Michelob
Utility – Shane Piatz, Tharaldson Enterprises

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Team Miken/Michelob, Caledonia, MN (6-0)
2. Meridian Softball, Houston, TX (6-2)
3. Texas Merchants, Houston, TX (4-2)
4. Tharaldson Enterprises, Fargo, ND (6-2)
5t. Texas Twins, San Antonio, TX (4-2)
5t. Diablos, McAllen, TX (3-2)
7t. Albuquerque Merchants, Albuquerque, NM (3-2)
7t. East Texas Mavericks, Lufkin, TX (3-2)
9t. Network/FOB/Jazz, Inver Grove Heights, MN (3-2)
9t. Carmen’s Congressman, Cloquet, MN (4-2)
9t. Coaches Choice/Ovsak Financial, Fargo, ND (2-2)
9t. Boxers/MGD, Faribault, MN (3-2)
13t. D&L Express, Winona, MN (2-2)
13t. Oswego Drywall/Demarini, Portland, OR (2-2)
13t. Upper Deck/Worth, Danville, IA (3-2)
13t. Fairfield Rebels, Fairfield, IA (3-2)
17t. Capital City Construction, Bismarck, ND (2-2)
17t. Boomers, San Antonio, TX (2-2)
17t. All Star Plumbing/Crossroads, Lawton, OK (1-2)
17t. J&H Wall, Inver Grove Heights, MN (1-2)
17t. Moseng’s Adjusters, Montivido, MN (1-2)
17t. Eagle Siding/Easton, Burnsville, MN (1-2)
17t. Floor Concepts, Lincoln, NE (1-2)
17t. Team Ripp, McAllen, TX (1-2)
25t. Bellrud Transport, Fargo, ND (0-2)
25t. Promotional Resources, St. Joseph, MN (0-2)
25t. Southside/HMC/Spikes, Faribault, MN (1-2)
25t. Thompson Tile/Hoehn Trucking, Owatonna, MN (0-2)
25t. Minnehaha Liquors/Worth, St. Paul, MN (0-2)
25t. Veissman Trucking, Burnsville, MN (0-2)
25t. Payne’s Sports Legends, Hugo, OK (0-2)
25t. Pearson’s/SS Design, Shakopee, MN (0-2)
33t. Warning Track Power, College Station, TX (0-2)
33t. Lawton Heat, Lawton, OK (0-2)
33t. 3 Star Construction, Browerville, MN (0-2)