2016 held in Moline, Illinois, at Green Valley Sports Complex, on August 13-20.
Champion – Toronto Gators, Toronto, Ontario Runner Up – Hill United Chiefs, Six Nations, Ontario
Former Black Sox star Brad Rona blasted a home run to help the Toronto Gators win the International Softball Congress title in the United States.
Current Black Sox internationals Ben Enoka, Wayne Laulu and Thomas Enoka were also in the Gators squad along with former Black Sox veteran Thomas Makea and Junior Black Sox captain Dante Matakatea.
Rona hammered his third home run of the tournament in the fifth inning to also drive in Laulu as Toronto beat fellow Canadian club Hill United Chiefs 6-3 in the ISC tournament grand final in Moline, Iowa.
It was the second time in five years that Rona had homered in the championship game. He put the ball out of the park in Ontario club Jarvis Travelers’ win over Hill United in the 2012 final.
Sunday’s game was locked at 3-3 until Toronto’s Shane Boland, who had struggled at the plate for most of the tournament, slammed a walk-off three-run homer off Hill United’s Australian international pitcher Adam Folkard.
Ben Enoka had four hits from four at-bats to end the tournament with a .476 average after 10 hits from 21 attempts. Brother Thomas was not far behind on .467 after seven from 15.
First baseman Rona batted .385 and Laulu .316.
Laulu powered Toronto into the grand final by clouting a solo shot home run off Folkard for a 7-6 victory in the winner’s bracket playoff on Saturday.
Toronto Gators’ Canadian international pitcher Sean Cleary struck out 13 batters in the grand final and gave up five hits, including home runs by Australian sluggers James Todhunter and Nick Shailes and Canada’s Mark Johnson, who led the tournament with 14 RBIs (runs batted in).
Cleo Goyette Memorial MVP Award – Brad Rona, Toronto Gators
Leroy Zimmerman Memorial Pitching Award – Sean Cleary, Toronto Gators
Newcomer of the Year – N/A
Leading Hitter – Nich Shailes, Hill United Chiefs (13-24) – .524
Most RBI – Mark Johnson, Hill United Chiefs – 13
2016 ISC FIRST TEAM ALL WORLD
P – Adam Folkard, Hill United
P – Caleb Keeshig, Toronto Batmen
P – Devon McCullough, J&B Bombers
C – Fred Carmona, J&B Bombers
C – Jason Sanford, Hill United Chiefs
IF – Nick Shailes, Hill United Chiefs
IF – James Toddhunter, Hill United Chiefs
IF – Manuel Godoy, Circle Tap
IF – Cam Schiller, J&B Bombers
IF – Scott Leblanc, Waterdown Hammer
OF – Brad Ezekiel, Hill United Chiefs
OF – Zenon Winters, NY Gremlins
OF – Blake Hunter, J&B Bombers
OF – Nicolas Carril, Hill United Chiefs
DH – Mark Johnson, Hill United Chiefs
2016 ISC SECOND TEAM ALL WORLD
P – Jorge Segura, A1 Power
P – Sean Cleary, CanAm Twins
P – Duane Weiler, Bear Bottom Haymakers
C – Kallan Compain, KW Cubs
C – Bryden Arcand, Grande Prairie
IF – Travis Jones, Toronto Batmen
IF – Ladislao Malarczuk, NY Gremlins
IF – Tyler Dudley, J&B Bombers
IF – Tyson Bartorillo, Bloomington Stix
IF – Juan Cruz Zara, CanAm Twins
OF – Riely Makea, Bloomington Stix
OF – Matt Ratliff, A1 Power
OF – Justin Krulick, Toronto Batmen
OF – Ben Wideman, Hill United Chiefs
DH – Andrew Kirkpatrick, NY Gremlins
FINAL STANDINGS
1. Toronto Gators, Toronto, ON (6-0)
2. Hill United Chiefs, Six Nations, ON (5-2)
3. New York Gremlins, Clifton Park, NY (5-2)
4. BC A’s, Vancouver, BC (5-2)
5t. A-1 Bombers, Saskatoon, SK (4-2)
5t. Toronto Batmen, Toronto, ON (4-2)
7t. Scarborough Force, Scarborough, ON (3-2)
7t. Circle Tap Dukes, Denmark, WI (3-2)
9t. Kegel Black Knights, Fargo, ND (3-2)
9t. Kingston Axemen, Kingston, ON (3-2)
9t. NorthEast Drillers, Pottstown, PA (3-2)
9t. J&B Painting, Aquora Hill, CA (2-2)
13t. Elmira Expos, Elmira, ON (2-2)
13t. Bloomington Stix, Bloomington, IL (2-2)
13t. Hallman Cubs, Kitchener, ON (2-2)
13t. Peligro Gremlins (2-2)
17t. The Bar On The Avenue Buzz, Appleton, WI (2-2)
17t. Waterdown First Ontario Hammer, Watertown, ON (2-2)
17t. Lloydminster PM Steel Dodgers, Lloydminster, ON (2-2)
17t. Pueblo Bandits, Pueblo, CO (2-2)
17t. Tin Cup, St. Paul, MN (1-2)
17t. NB Petro Hawks, Maple Creek, SK (1-2)
17t. Cutro Professional Inspections, Oswego, NY (1-2)
17t. Dolan and Murphy, Aurora, IL (1-2)
25t. Topeka Toros, Topeka, KS (1-2)
25t. Ray Rays Sport Bar Misfits, Houston, TX (1-2)
25t. Sebringville Sting, Seingville, ON (1-2)
25t. Delisle Diamond Dogs, Delisle, SK (1-2)
25t. Shakespeare Falcons, Shakespeare, ON (0-2)
25t. Lamp Liter, Walcott, IA (0-2)
25t. Ostrander Fastpitch, Chanhassen, MN (0-2)
25t. Mariners, Eaton Rapids, MI (0-2)
33t. Chettys Pretty Boys, Ochapowace, SK (0-2)
33t. Todds Mudjacking, Silvis, IL (0-2)
33t. Wiarton Nationals, Wiarton, ON (0-2)
33t. Walcott Merchants, Walcott, IA (0-2)
No. 1 Florida Gators softball became just the third program in the history of the sport to win back-to-back national championships, defeating the No. 3 Michigan Wolverines 4-1 on Wednesday in Game 3 of the 2015 Women’s College World Series Championship Series in Oklahoma City.
Senior right-handed pitcher Lauren Haeger (7.0 IP, 5 H, ER, BB, 5 K), the 2015 USA Softball Player of the Year, went the distance for Florida and also continued her dominance at the plate by going 1/1 with an RBI single and two intentional walks. With Wednesday’s performance a compliment to her tremendous effort throughout the event, she was named the Most Outstanding Player of the 2015 NCAA Tournament.
UF outscored its opponents 41-8 in the NCAA Tournament with six shutouts in 11 games, two of which went to extra innings. The path was therefore even more arduous than a year ago, when the Gators ran through the field on the way to their first national title, outscoring opponents 81-10 with eight shutouts and six run-rule victories.
Haeger went 8-1 in nine tournament starts, losing by a 1-0 decision in a game void of run support. She tossed 65.0 total innings in the event, registering 44 strikeouts and giving up 36 hits (11 of which came a nine-inning game) while only walking nine batters and allowing six earned runs. Haeger was simultaneously Florida’s best bet at the plate, hitting .433 with four homers, 11 RBI, seven runs, eight walks and a stolen base.
USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year – Lauren Haeger, Florida (32-2, 1.23 ERA, 214 K)
ALL-AMERICAN FIRST TEAM
P – Cheridan Hawkins, Oregon
P – Miranda Kramer, Western Kentucky
P – Shelby Turnier, UCF
C – Lexie Elkins, Lousiana-Lafayette
1B – Lauren Chamberlain, Oklahoma
2B – Emily Carosone, Auburn
3B – Kasey Cooper, Auburn
SS – Bianka Bell, LSU
OF – Haylie McCleney, Alabama
OF – Allexis Bennett, UCLA
OF – Kelly Christner, Michigan
UTIL – Lauren Haeger, Florida
UTIL – Amber Freeman, Arizona State
AL – Sierra Romero, Michigan
AL – Kelsey Stewart, Florida
AL – Ally Carda, UCLA
AL – Shelby Pendley, Oklahoma
AL – Alaynie Page, South Carolina
ALL-AMERICAN SECOND TEAM
P – Paige Parker, Oklahoma
P – Megan Good, James Madison
P – Alexis Osorio, Alabama
C – Ivie Drake, Georgia State
1B – Kayla Bonstrom, Stanford
2B – Alex Hugo, Georgia
3B – Jenna Lilley, Oregon
SS – Delaney Spaulding, UCLA
OF – Bailey Landry, LSU
OF – Cheyenne Cordes, California
OF – Janie Takeda, Oregon
UTIL – Sara Groenewegen, Minnesota
UTIL – Sahvanna Jaquish, LSU
AL – Megan Betsa, Michigan
AL – Rainey Gaffin, Tennessee
AL – Shellie Landry, Lousiana-Lafayette
AL – Chelsea Goodacre, Arizona
AL – Stephany LaRosa, UCLA
ALL-AMERICAN THIRD TEAM
P – Carly Hoover, LSU
P – Lacey Waldrop, Florida State
P – Allie Walljasper, LSU
C – Erika Piancastelli, McNeese State
1B – Shelby Friudenberg, Baylor
2B – Demi Turner, Alabama
3B – Marisa Runyon, Alabama
SS – Kellie Fox, Arizona
OF – Tiffany Howard, Auburn
OF – Sierra Lawrence, Michigan
OF – Katiyana Mauga, Arizona
UTIL – Cortni Emanuel, Georgia
UTIL – Jailyn Ford, James Madison
AL – Emilee Koerner, Notre Dame
AL – Haylie Wagner, Michigan
AL – Kristen Brown, North Carolina
AL – Missy Taukeiaho, Cal State Fullerton
AL – Aleshia Ocasio, Florida
AL – Kiki Stokes, Nebraska
Champion – Hill United Chiefs, Six Nations Ontario Runner Up – Toronto Gators, Toronto Ontario
Cleo Goyette Memorial MVP Award – Nick Shailes, Hill United Chiefs
Leroy Zimmerman Memorial Pitching Award – Adam Folkard, Hill United Chiefs
Newcomer of the Year – Kallan Compain, Toronto Gators
Leading Hitter – Ryan Merriman, Bloomington Stix (9-12) – .750
Most RBI – Wayne Laulu, Toronto Gators – 17
2015 ISC FIRST TEAM ALL WORLD
P – Adam Folkard, Hill United
P – Kyle Linton, Toronto Gators
P – Devon McCullough, A1 Bombers
C – Kallan Compain, Toronto Gators
C – Jason Sanford, Hill United Chiefs
IF – Nick Shales, Hill United Chiefs
IF – Steve Mullaley, Hill United Chiefs
IF – Nathan Hukunuku, Toronto Gators
IF – Derek Mayson, California A’s
IF – Brad Rona, Toronto Gators
OF – Brad Ezekiel, Hill United Chiefs
OF – Ben Enoka, Toronto Gators
OF – Wayne Lalu, Toronto Gators
OF – Marcus Tan, California A’s
DH – Frank Pointon, Toronto Gators
2015 ISC SECOND TEAM ALL WORLD
P – Andrew Kirkpatrick, New York Gremlins
P – Sean Cleary, CanAm Twins
P – Huemel Mata, Pennsylvania Power
C – Corey Timu, Circle Tap Dukes
C – Rafael Flores, New York Gremlins
IF – Ryan Merriman, Bloomington Stix
IF – Kevin Castillo, California A’s
IF – Joel Southham, Hill United Chiefs
IF – Nick Mullins, New York Gremlins
IF – Tyler Dudley, A1 Bombers
OF – Derrick Kennedy, A1 Bombers
OF – Matt Ratliff, Peligo Gremlins
OF – Jeff Goolagong, New York Gremlins
OF – Shea Bryant, Peligo Gremlins
DH – Marshall Kronk, A1 Bombers
FINAL STANDINGS
1. Hill United Chiefs, Six Nations, ON (6-0)
2. Toronto Gators, Toronto, ON (8-2)
3. A1 Bombers, Cambridge, MA (4-2)
4. New York Gremlins, Clifton Park, NY (4-2)
5t. J&B Painting, Aqoura Hills, CA (3-2)
5t. Peligro Gremlins, New York City, NY (4-2)
7t. California A’s, Bakersfield, CA (4-2)
7t. Circle Tap Dukes, Denmark, WI (3-2)
9t. Pennsylvania Power, Harrisburg, PA (2-2)
9t. Bloomington Stix, Bloomington, IL (2-2)
9t. Topeka Toros, Topeka, KS (2-2)
9t. Kitchener Cubs, Kitchener, ON (3-2)
13t. Kitchener Hallman Twins, Kitchener, ON (2-2)
13t. Kegel Black Knights, Fargo, ND (2-2)
13t. Elmira Expos, Elmira, ON (3-2)
13t. NorthEast Drillers, Pottstown, PA (2-2)
17t. Delisle Diamond Dogs, Delisle, SK (2-2)
17t. Twin City Gray Sox, St. Joseph, MI (2-2)
17t. Shakespeare Falcons, Shakespeare, ON (2-2)
17t. Toronto Batmen, Toronto, ON (2-2)
17t. Page Brake, Salt Lake City, UT (2-2)
17t. Scarborough Force, Scarborough, ON (1-2)
17t. Niagara Snappers, Niagara Falls, ON (2-2)
17t. Tavistock Merchants, Tavistock, ON (2-2)
25t. Cal State Builders, Seattle, WA (1-2)
25t. Ponsonby Sting, Ariss, ON (1-2)
25t. Kingston Axemen, Kingston, ON (2-2)
25t. Great Lakes Mariners, Eaton Rapids, MI (1-2)
25t. Dolan and Murphy, Aurora, IL (1-2)
25t. Bar on the Avenue Buzz, Appleton, WI (1-2)
25t. Waterdown Hammer, Waterdown, ON (2-2)
25t. Kanata Storm, Kanata, ON (1-2)
33t. Tin Cup, St. Paul, MN (0-2)
33t. SME Threshers, Fargo, ND (0-2)
33t. Wiarton Nationals, Wiarton, ON (0-2)
33t. Pueblo Bandits, Pueblo, CO (0-2)
33t. NB Petro Hawks, Maple Creek, SK (1-2)
33t. Lloydminister Dodgers, Lloydminster, SK (0-2)
33t. Cutro Professorial Inspections, Oswego, NY (0-2)
33t. Chettys Pretty Boys, Ochapowace First Nation, SK (0-2)
33t. Bedford Rays, Reading, PA (0-2)
The most statistically dominant team throughout the NCAA tournament, Florida beat Alabama 6-3 to sweep the final series and win the first national championship in program history. At times the best team in the country during the regular season and at times a far cry from it, Florida didn’t even need to be at its best Tuesday night to complete a postseason run that proved it deserved to dance with the trophy.
It clinched the championship with Hannah Rogers, who was named the World Series most outstanding player and who throughout the tournament put together one of the most impressive sustained postseason pitching performances of any championship ace in the past decade, watching from the dugout until the sixth inning.
The Gators won despite four errors in the first four innings, 10 percent of the total errors their otherwise brilliant defense committed in 67 games this season.
They got arguably the biggest out of their season, with two outs and the bases loaded with Crimson Tide in a game the Gators led by three runs in the fourth inning, on a pitch thrown by freshman Delanie Gourley, who was five batters into her first appearance in a game since the less stomach-churning surroundings of an NCAA tournament regional at home against Florida A&M.
Auburn 1 North Dakota State 0 – North Dakota State eliminated
Auburn 4 Minnesota 3
Minnesota 8 Auburn 6 – Auburn eliminated
Minnesota qualifies for the Super Regional, 3-1.
Tempe Regional
Arizona State 8 Dartmouth 0 (5 inn.)
Michigan 8 San Diego State 7 (9 inn.)
San Diego State 8 Dartmouth 0 (6 inn.) – Dartmouth eliminated
Arizona State 4 Alabama 1
Michigan 9 San Diego State 1 (6 inn.) – San Diego State
Michigan 4 Arizona State 3
Michigan 5 Arizona State 4 – Arizona State eliminated
Michigan qualifies for the Super Regional, 4-1.
Tallahassee Regional
South Florida 6, South Carolina 0
Florida State 6, Fordham 1
South Carolina 5, Fordham 4 – Fordham eliminated
Florida State 2, South Florida 0
South Florida 3, South Carolina 2 – South Carolina eliminated
Florida State 2, South Florida 1 – South Florida eliminated
Florida State qualifies for the Super Regional, 3-0.
Gainesville Regional
Stetson 6, Central Florida 4
Florida 8, Florida A&M 0
Florida 16, Stetson 0
Central Florida 2, Florida A&M 1 – Florida A&M eliminated
Central Florida 6, Stetson 4 – Stetson eliminated
Florida 7, Central Florida 0 – Central Florida eliminated
Florida qualifies for the Super Regional, 3-0.
Seattle Regional
BYU 7, Northwestern 2
Washington 8, Iona 0
Washington 9, BYU 0
Northwestern 14, Iona 4 – Iona eliminated
Northwestern 8, BYU 3 – BYU eliminated
Washington 9, Northwestern 0 – Northwestern eliminated
Washington qualifies for the Super Regional, 3-0.
Waco Regional
Tulsa 2, Houston 1
Baylor 6, Northwestern State 1
Baylor 2, Tulsa 1
Houston 7, Northwestern State 6 – Northwestern State eliminated
Tulsa 10, Houston 6 – Houston eliminated
Tulsa 1, Baylor 0
Baylor 3, Tulsa 1 – Tulsa eliminated
Baylor qualifies for the Super Regional, 3-1.
Athens Regional
North Carolina State 4, UAB 0
Georgia 9, Chattanooga 0
North Carolina State 5, Georgia 4
UAB 9, Chattanooga 2
Georgia 3, UAB 0
Georgia 9, NC State 1
Georgia 8, NC State 0
Georgia qualifies for the Super Regional, 4-1.
Los Angeles Regional
Notre Dame 8, Long Beach State 0
UCLA 8, Southern Utah 0
UCLA 7, Notre Dame 0
Long Beach State 9, Southern Utah 6
Notre Dame 10, Long Beach State 1
UCLA 1, Notre Dame 0
UCLA qualifies for the Super Regional, 3-0.
Lexington Regional
James Madison 6, DePaul 1
Kentucky 2, Ohio 0
Kentucky 2, James Madison 1
DePaul 5, Ohio 1
DePaul 4, James Madison 3
DePaul 2, Kentucky 1
Kentucky 1, DePaul 0
Kentucky qualifies for the Super Regional, 3-1.
Tucson Regional
LSU 13, Louisville 9
Arizona 9, Boston U. 6
Arizona 9 vs. LSU 8
Boston U. 8, Louisville 3
LSU 8, Boston U. 3
LSU 5, Arizona 1
Arizona 13, LSU 5
Arizona qualifies for the Super Regional, 3-1.
Lafayette Regional
Texas 1, Mississippi St. 0
Louisiana-Lafayette 7, Texas Southern 4
Louisiana-Lafayette 3, Texas 2
Mississippi State 5, Texas Southern 3
Texas 4, Mississippi St. 3
Louisiana-Lafayette 10, Texas 1
Louisiana-Lafayette qualifies for the Super Regional, 3-0.
Norman Regional
Texas A&M 7, Hofstra 6
Oklahoma 14, Bryant 4
Oklahoma 9, Texas A&M 8
Hofstra 10, Bryant 6
Texas A&M 7, Hofstra 0
Oklahoma 11, Texas A&M 6
Oklahoma qualifies for the Super Regional, 3-0.
Knoxville Regional
Virginia Tech 4, Lipscomb 3
Tennessee 12, Charleston Southern 3
Tennessee 12, Virginia Tech 0
Lipscomb 4, Charleston Southern 2
Lipscomb 12, Virginia Tech 3
Tennessee 2, Lipscomb 0
Tennessee qualifies for the Super Regional, 3-0.
Columbia Regional
Kansas 3, Nebraska 1
Missouri 6, Bradley 5
Missouri 6, Kansas 3
Nebraska 9, Bradley 0
Nebraska 2, Kansas 1
Nebraska 11, Missouri 4
Nebraska 8, Missouri 1
Nebraska qualifies for the Super Regional, 4-1.
Tuscaloosa Regional
S.C. Upstate 5, South Alabama 3
Alabama 13, SIU Edwardsville 3
Alabama 7, S.C. Upstate 1
South Alabama 5, SIU Edwardsville 1
South Alabama 5, S.C. Upstate 0
Alabama 3, South Alabama 0
Alabama qualifies for the Super Regional, 3-0.
Eugene Super Regional
Oregon 10 Minnesota 2 (6 inn.)
Oregon 6 Minnesota 1
Oregon qualifies for the WCWS, 2-0.
Tallahassee Super Regional
Michigan 17 Florida State 3 (6 inn.)
Florida State 6 Michigan 0
Florida State 4 Michigan 2
Florida State qualifies for the WCWS, 2-1.
Gainesville Super Regional
Florida 9 Washington 0 (5 inn.)
Washington 4 Florida 3
Florida 8 Washington 0 (5 inn.)
Florida qualifies for the WCWS, 2-1.
Athens Super Regional
Baylor 9 Georgia 1 (6 inn.)
Baylor 6 Georgia 3
Baylor qualifies for the WCWS, 2-0.
Los Angeles Super Regional
UCLA 6 Kentucky 4
Kentucky 7 UCLA 3
Kentucky 7 UCLA 1
Kentucky qualifies for the WCWS, 2-1.
Lafayette Super Regional
Louisiana-Lafayette 5 Arizona 3
Louisiana-Lafayette 7 Arizona 1
Louisiana-Lafayette qualifies for the WCWS, 2-0.
Norman Super Regional
Oklahoma 8 Tennessee 1
Tennessee 4 Oklahoma 0
Oklahoma 8 Tennessee 2
Oklahoma qualifies for the WCWS, 2-1.
Tuscaloosa Super Regional
Alabama 6 Nebraska 5 (12 inn.)
Alabama 2 Nebraska 1
Alabama qualifies for the WCWS, 2-0.
REGULAR SEASON INFORMATION
Honda Sports Award – Madison Shipman, Tennessee (.416, 18 HR, 54 RBI, 13 SB)
USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year – Lacy Waldrop, Florida State (38-7, 1.13 ERA, 287 K)
ALL-AMERICAN FIRST TEAM
P – Lacey Waldrop JR. FSU Seminoles
P – Cheridan Hawkins SO. Oregon Ducks
P – Jaclyn Traina SR. Alabama Crimson Tide
C – Taylor Edwards SR. Nebraska Cornhuskers
1B – Hallie Wilson JR. Arizona Wildcats
2B – Alex Hugo SO. Georgia Bulldogs
3B – Courtney Ceo SR. Oregon Ducks
SS – Sierra Romero SO. Michigan Wolverines
OF – Haylie McCleney SO. Alabama Crimson Tide
OF – Branndi Melero JR. Auburn Tigers
OF – Victoria Hayward SR. Washington Huskies
UTIL – Ally Carda JR. UCLA Bruins
UTIL – Stephany LaRosa JR. UCLA Bruins
AL – Maddie O’Brien JR. FSU Seminoles
AL – Madison Shipman SR. Tennessee Lady Vols
AL – Kelsey Stewart SO. Florida Gators
AL – Whitney Canion SR. Baylor Bears
AL – Shelby Pendley JR. Oklahoma Sooners
ALL-AMERICAN SECOND TEAM
P – Chelsea Wilkinson SO. Georgia Bulldogs
P – Dallas Escobedo SR. Arizona State Sun Devils
P – Sara Moulton SR. Minnesota Golden Gophers
P – Christina Hamilton JR. ULL Ragin’ Cajuns
C – Amber Freeman JR. Arizona State Sun Devils
1B – Micaela Arizmendi SO. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
2B – Hannah Flippen FR. Utah Utes
3B – Kaitlyn Richardson JR. Minnesota Golden Gophers
SS – Jill Barrett SR. Tulsa Hurricanes
OF – Janie Takeda JR. Oregon Ducks
OF – Jennifer Gilbert SR. Ball State Cardinals
OF – Karley Wester FR. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
UTIL – Jailyn Ford SO. James Madison Dukes
UTIL – Sahvanna Jaquish FR. LSU Tigers
AL – Kirsten Verdun SR. DePaul Blue Demons
AL – Kasey Cooper FR. Auburn Tigers
AL – Annie Aldrete FR. Tennessee Lady Vols
AL – Haylie Wagner JR. Michigan Wolverines
ALL-AMERICAN THIRD TEAM
P – Sara Nevins SR. USF Bulls
P – Aimee Creger SR. Tulsa Hurricanes
P – Hannah Campbell SR. South Alabama Jaguars
C – Lexie Elkins SO. ULL Ragin’ Cajuns
1B – Melanie Fagaly SR. Washington Huskies
2B – Emily Carosone SO. Auburn Tigers
3B – Missy Taukeiaho SO. Cal State Fullerton Titans
SS – Kellie Fox JR. Arizona Wildcats
OF – Emilee Koerner JR. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
OF – Taylor Gadbois SO. Missouri Tigers
OF – Lindsey Stephens SO. Texas Longhorns
UTIL – Tatum Edwards SR. Nebraska Cornhuskers
UTIL – Kylee Lahners JR. Washington Huskies
AL – Lauren Chamberlain JR. Oklahoma Sooners
AL – Shellie Robinson JR. USC Upstate Spartans
AL – Cassie Tysarczyk JR. Texas A&M Aggies
AL – Meredith Owen SR. Stetson Hatters
Champion – Hill United Chiefs, Six Nations Ontario Runner Up – Hallman Twins, Kitchener, Ontario
Cleo Goyette Memorial MVP Award – Jeff Ellsworth
Leroy Zimmerman Memorial Pitching Award – Adam Folkard, Hill United Chiefs
Newcomer of the Year – Ryan Volk, Cal State Builders
Leading Hitter – Kris Walushka, Sooke Loggers (9-14) – .643
Most RBI – Freddy Terkelson, Hallman Twins – 13
2014 ISC FIRST TEAM ALL WORLD
P – Adam Folkard, Hill United Chiefs
P – Jeremy Manley, Hallman Twins
P – Ramon Jones, PA Power
C – Jason Sanford, Hill United Chiefs
C – Freddy Carmona, NY Swashbucklers
IF – Kris Walushka, Sooke Loggers
IF – Ian Fehrman, Hallman Twins
IF – Travis Wilson, NY Gremlins
IF – Nick Shailes, Hill United
IF – Derek Mayson, California A’s
OF – Jeff Ellsworth, Hill United
OF – Fred Terkelson, Hallman Twins
OF – Ryan Wolfe, Hallman Twins
OF – German Sacks, Kegel Black Knights
DH – Marshall Kronk, Kitchener Hallman Twins
2016 ISC SECOND TEAM ALL WORLD
P – Devin McCullough, NY Swashbucklers
P – Sisko Sabate, Midland Aces
P – Huemel Mata, Pennsylvania Power
C – Kyle Cowick, Sooke Loggers
C – Trevor Kelley, GL Mariners
IF – Jerome Raemacki, Hallman Twins
IF – Gonzalo Ojeda, Midland Aces
IF – Derreck Zeckman
IF – Sergio La Haz, PA Power
IF – Blair Ezekiel, NY Gremlins
OF – Ben Enoka, Toronto Gators
OF – Jeff Goolagong, NY Gremlins
OF – John Rozich, NY Gremlins
OF – Josh Johnson, California A’s
DH – Andrew Skelton
FINAL STANDINGS
1. Hill United Chiefs, Six Nations, ON (6-0)
2. Hallman Twins, Kitchener, ON (8-2)
3. Pennsylvania Power, Harrisburg, PA (4-2)
4. New York Gremlins, Clifton Park, NY (5-2)
5t. Scarborough Force, Scarborough, ON (3-2)
5t. California A’s, Bakersfield, CA (3-2)
7t. Kegel Black Knights, Fargo, ND (4-2)
7t. New York Swashbucklers, Staten Island, NY (4-2)
9t. Bloomington Stix, Bloomington, IL (2-2)
9t. Randy’s A’s, Invermere, BC (3-2)
9t. Toronto Gators, Toronto, ON (2-2)
9t. Circle Tap Dukes, Denmark, WI (2-2)
13t. Great Lakes Mariners, Marshall, MI (4-2)
13t. Kitchener Cubs, Kitchener, ON (2-2)
13t. Bell Cartage Outlaws, Kitchener, ON (3-2)
13t. Erb Electric Expos, Elmira, ON (3-2)
17t. Bandits, Pueblo, CO (2-2)
17t. Kanata Storm, Kanata, ON (2-2)
17t. Mitchell Mets, Mitchell, ON (2-2)
17t. Sooke Loggers, Sooke, BC (2-2)
17t. Emerson Aces, Midland, MI (3-2)
17t. Cetty’s Pretty Boys, Ochapowace, SK (2-2)
17t. Great Lakes Pirates, Port Elgin, ON (3-2)
17t. Cal State Builders, San Mateo, CA (3-2)
25t. ESA Elkland Thunderbellies, Elkland, PA (1-2)
25t. Wiarton Nationals, Wiarton, ON (2-2)
25t. Toronto Batmen, Toronto, ON (1-2)
25t. Hickson Reds, Hickson, ON (1-2)
25t. Swaburg Crush, Sweaburg, ON (1-2)
25t. Ponsonby Sting, Ariss, ON (1-2)
25t. Ohsweken Redmen, Ohsweken, ON (1-2)
25t. Waterdown Hammer, Waterdown, ON (2-2)
33t. Westerville Capitols, Westerville, OH (1-2)
33t. CPI/Heflin, Oswego, NY (0-2)
33t. West Fargo Knights, West Fargo, ND (1-2)
33t. Napanee Merchants Express, Napanee, ON (0-2)
33t. Wellington Sox, Harriston, ON (1-2)
33t. Puslinch Kodiaks, Puslinch, ON (0-2)
33t. Shakespeare Falcons, Shakespeare, ON (0-2)
33t. Ottawa Broker4Ticket, Ottawa, ON (1-2)
33t. Tavistock Merchants, Tavistock, ON (0-2)
33t. Tri City Jays, Kitchener, ON (0-2)
33t. Niagara Snappers, Niagara Falls, ON (1-2)
33t. Wyevale Tribe, Wyevale, ON (0-2)
33t. West Bank Cardinals, West Bank, BC (1-2)
33t. NB Petro Hawks, Maple Creek SK (0-2)
33t. Diamond Jaxx, Kitchener, ON (0-2)
33t. Dolan & Murphy, Aurora, IL (1-2)
2013 held at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on May 31 – June 6.
Champion – Oklahoma Sooners (57-4) Runner Up – Tennessee Lady Vols (52-12)
Lauren Chamberlain rounded first base waiting, wondering and praying even that her long drive would be a home run and not just a foul ball.
When third-base umpire Christie Cornwell raised her right hand and signaled that it was a home run, she thrust both arms into the air and ran around the bases into a celebration at home plate.
Chamberlain’s two-run home run in the bottom of the 12th inning lifted top-seeded Oklahoma to a 5-3 win against Tennessee on Monday night in Game 1 of the Women’s College World Series finals. It was her 30th of the season, tying for the most in the nation this season.
“I really couldn’t believe it,” Chamberlain said. “It was awesome.”
The Sooners capitalized on a dropped pop-up to rally from three runs down in the 11th after Tennessee’s Madison Shipman broke a scoreless tie with a three-run home run off of national player of the year Keilani Ricketts (35-1).
Ellen Renfroe (19-5) was able to match Ricketts until the end, striking out 13 for seventh-seeded Tennessee (52-11). She threw 180 pressure-packed pitches, eight less than Ricketts.
It ended up as the longest game in the championship round since 1984, when UCLA beat Texas A&M 1-0 in 13 innings back when a single game decided the NCAA softball title.
Most Outstanding Player – Keilani Ricketts, Oklahoma
USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year – Keilani Ricketts, Oklahoma (35-1, 1.23 ERA, 350 K)
ALL-AMERICAN FIRST TEAM
P – Keilani Ricketts SR. Oklahoma Sooners
P – Blaire Luna SR. Texas Longhorns
P – Hannah Rogers JR. Florida Gators
C – Amber Freeman SO. Arizona State Sun Devils
1B – Lauren Chamberlain SO. Oklahoma Sooners
2B – Lauren Gibson SR. Tennessee Lady Vols
3B – Raven Chavanne SR. Tennessee Lady Vols
SS – Madison Shipman JR. Tennessee Lady Vols
OF – Janie Takeda SO. Oregon Ducks
OF – Kayla Braud SR. Alabama Crimson Tide
OF – Cassidy Bell SR. Penn State Nittany Lions
UTIL – Kaitlin Ingelsby JR. Washington Huskies
UTIL – Alexa Peterson JR. Oregon Ducks
AL – Lauren Haeger SO. Florida Gators
AL – Taylor Hoagland SR. Texas Longhorns
AL – Chelsea Thomas SR. Missouri Tigers
AL – Rachele Fico SR. LSU Tigers
AL – Jessica Moore SR. Oregon Ducks
ALL-AMERICAN SECOND TEAM
P – Olivia Galati SR. Hofstra Pride
P – Dallas Escobedo JR. Arizona State Sun Devils
P – Jolene Henderson SR. California Golden Bears
C – Megan Baltzell SO. Longwood Lancers
1B – Alicja Wolny SR. Louisville Cardinals
2B – Katie Keller JR. Louisville Cardinals
3B – Shelby Pendley SO. Oklahoma Sooners
SS – Cheyenne Coyle JR. Arizona State Sun Devils
OF – Haylie McCleney FR. Alabama Crimson Tide
OF – B.B. Bates SR. UCLA Bruins
OF – Brianna Turang SR. Oklahoma Sooners
UTIL – Tatum Edwards JR. Nebraska Cornhuskers
UTIL – Cali Lanphear FR. Texas A&M Aggies
AL – Sierra Romero FR. Michigan Wolverines
AL – Kaila Hunt JR. Alabama Crimson Tide
AL – Emilee Koerner SO. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
AL – Brianna Cherry SR. ULL Ragin’ Cajuns
AL – Hannah Campbell JR. South Alabama Jaguars
ALL-AMERICAN THIRD TEAM
P – Kaia Parnaby SR. Hawaii Rainbow Wahine
P – Aimee Creger JR. Tulsa Hurricanes
P – Lacey Waldrop SO. FSU Seminoles
C – Sarah Draheim SR. ULL Ragin’ Cajuns
1B – Geri Ann Glasco FR. Georgia Bulldogs
2B – Kaylan Howard SR. Oregon Ducks
3B – Kaitlyn Richardson SO. Minnesota Golden Gophers
SS – Taylor Thom JR. Texas Longhorns
OF – Tomeka Watson SR. Elon Phoenix
OF – Maggie Hull SR. Kansas Jayhawks
OF – A.J. Andrews SO. LSU Tigers
UTIL – Jaclyn Traina JR. Alabama Crimson Tide
UTIL – Brooke Short SR. Longwood Lancers
AL – Sara Nevins JR. USF Bulls
AL – Jennifer Gilbert JR. Ball State Cardinals
AL – Stephanie Pasquale JR. Temple Owls
AL – Ashley Lane SR. Michigan Wolverines
AL – Melissa Dumezich SR. Texas A&M Aggies
Champion – Hill United Chiefs, Six Nations Ontario Runner Up – New York Gremlins, Clifton Park, New York
Cleo Goyette Memorial MVP Award – Nick Shailes, Hill United Chiefs
Leroy Zimmerman Memorial Pitching Award – Adam Folkard, Hill United Chiefs
Newcomer of the Year – Harrison Peters, Bloomington Stix
Leading Hitter – Pat Sagdal, Lacy’s A’s (9-12) – .750
Most RBI – Travis Wilson, New York Gremlins – 8
2013 ISC FIRST TEAM ALL WORLD
P – Juan Potolicchio, Pennsylvania Power
P – Andrew Kirkpatrick, New York Gremlins
P – Adam Folkard, Hill United Chiefs
C – Bruno Matroni, Pennsylvania Power
C – Derrick Kennedy, Houston Carnage
IF – Nick Shales, Hill United Chiefs
IF – Blair Ezekiel, New York Gremlins
IF – Steve Mullaley, Hill United Chiefs
IF – Donnelly Archibald, Hallman Twins
IF – Tyson Byrne, New York Gremlins
OF – Karl Gollan, Pennsylvania Power
OF – Mark Johnson, Hill United Chiefs
OF – Jeff Ellsworth, Hill United Chiefs
OF – Ben Enoka, Hallman Twins
DH – Travis Wilson, New York Gremlins
2013 ISC SECOND TEAM ALL WORLD
P – Derek Mayson, California A’s
P – Lalo Garcia, Houston Carnage
P – Paul Koert, Hallman Twins
C – Jim Climenhaga, Diamondbacks
C – Jesse Delorit, Minnesota Angels
IF – Brandon Horne, Hallman Twins
IF – Jerome Raemaki, Hallman Twins
IF – Matt Palazzo, California A’s
IF – Nathan Nukunuku, California A’s
IF – Nick Dambrosio, Scarborough Force
OF – Josh Johnson, California A’s
OF – Jonathan Lynch, Bloomington Stix
OF – Rick Saunders, Kegel Black Knights
OF – Jeff Mataczynski, Minnesota Angels
DH – Andrew Skelton, Scarborough Force
FINAL STANDINGS
1. Hill United Chiefs, Six Nations, ON (6-0)
2. New York Gremlins, Clifton Park, NY (5-1)
3. Pennsylvania Power, Harrisburg, PA (5-2)
4. Hallman Twins, Jarvis, ON (4-2)
5t. Scarborough Force, Scarborough, ON (4-2)
5t. California A’s, Bakersfield, CA (4-2)
7t. Bloomington Stix, Bloomington, IL (4-2)
7t. Kegel Black Knights, Fargo, ND (3-2)
9t. Circle Tap Dukes, Denmark, WI (3-2)
9t. Lanceros de Vargas Fast Pitch, Vargas, VEN (5-2)
9t. Houston Carnage, Houston, TX (4-2)
9t. Minnesota Angels, West St. Paul, MN (3-2)
13t. Diamondbacks, Saskatoon, SK (3-2)
13t. Bandits, Pueblo, CO (3-2)
13t. Sooke Loggers, Sooke, BC (2-2)
13t. Explorers, Midland, MI (3-2)
17t. Pete’s Blues, Mascoutah, IL (2-2)
17t. Lacy’s A’s, Olympia, WA (2-2)
17t. New York Swashbucklers, Staten Island, NY (1-2)
17t. Bell Cartage Outlaws, Kitchener, ON (3-2)
17t. Erb Electric Expos, Elmira, ON (3-2)
17t. Lake Simcoe Lightning, Sharon, ON (3-2)
17t. Kitchener ON Kitchener Cubs, (1-2)
17t. Great Lakes Mariners, Marshall, MI (2-2)
25t. Winterset A’s, Winterset, IA (1-2)
25t. Halifax Pepperjacks, Halifax, NS (1-2)
25t. Topeka Toros, Topeka, KS (2-2)
25t. Wiarton Nationals, Wiarton, ON (1-2)
25t. Emerson Access, Midland, MI (2-2)
25t. Randy’s A’s, Invermere, BC (2-2)
25t. Cal State Builders, San Mateo, CA (2-2)
25t. Hickson Reds, Hickson, ON (1-2)
33t. Dolan & Murphy, Aurora, IL (1-2)
33t. McCuen’s Pub, Des Moines, IA (0-2)
33t. Lampliter Inn, Walcott, IA (0-2)
33t. American Family Ins./Subway Titans, Eldridge IA (0-2)
33t. Westerville Capitols, Westerville, OH (1-2)
33t. El Paso Steel, El Paso, TX (0-2)
33t. The Bar on the Avenue Buzz, Appleton, WI (0-2)
33t. Walcott Merchants, Walcott, IA (0-2)
33t. Odin Fastpitch, Odin, MN (0-2)
33t. Blackhawk Athletic Club, Rockford, IL (0-2)
33t. Dekalb Hustlehogs, DeKalb, IL (0-2)
33t. West Fargo Knights, West Fargo, ND (0-2)
33t. Shakespeare Falcons, Shakespeare, ON (1-2)
33t. Aguiles, Calle, VA (0-2)
33t. Wyevale Tribe, Wyevale, ON (0-2)
33t. New Image, Montfort, WI (1-2)
With one game left to decide the NCAA softball championship, the Crimson Tide’s season-long mantra has reached its ultimate point.
Jackie Traina and Amanda Locke each had three-run doubles and Alabama forced a decisive third game in the Women’s College World Series finals by beating Oklahoma 8-6 on Tuesday night.
The trophy will be handed out after Game 3 on Wednesday night.
“It’s the perfect time to finish it right now,” Traina said. “Tomorrow’s going to be the day.”
Traina laced a double to the warning track in left-center field with two outs in the second inning, putting the second-seeded Crimson Tide up 4-1. They wouldn’t trail again.
Kaila Hunt added a sacrifice before Locke’s bases-clearing double in the fourth for the Crimson Tide (59-8), who are trying to become the first Southeastern Conference team to win the NCAA
softball title.
“Everybody was locked in and ready to go. I couldn’t be more proud of a team,” said Patrick Murphy, who briefly left to coach LSU for a few days last June before having second thoughts and
returning to Alabama.
“This is what we’ve been working for — me for 16 years but these guys for four years. I’m just excited. I wish we could play right now.”
Alabama and Tennessee each have 12 World Series wins, the most for any team that hasn’t won the championship.
Alabama beat Oklahoma 5-4 in Game 3 of the Women’s College World Series’ championship series, claiming the national title in a game defined by delays.
Scheduled for a 7 p.m. start, the first pitch wasn’t thrown until nearly 10.
“It was a weird day,” said OU coach Patty Gasso. “It’s the biggest game of my life, their lives, and we’re sitting in a locker room for three hours trying to figure out what to do to stay loose.”
The Sooners appeared just fine after the game got started, though. Keilani Ricketts was perfect in the circle the first two innings, striking out five of the first six hitters she faced.
To open the second, Ricketts blasted a solo home run down the right-field line, and freshman Lauren Chamberlain added a two-run shot in the third inning to open a 3-0 Sooners lead.
Chamberlain would add a second home run, this time a solo shot, in the bottom of the seventh with two outs to draw the Sooners within one run.
USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year – Keilani Ricketts, Oklahoma (37-9, 1.08 ERA, 457 K)
ALL-AMERICAN FIRST TEAM
P – Keilani Ricketts JR. Oklahoma Sooners
P – Jolene Henderson SR. California Golden Bears
P – Ellen Renfroe SO. Tennessee Lady Vols
C – Jessica Shults SO. Oklahoma Sooners
1B – Lauren Chamberlain FR. Oklahoma Sooners
2B – Lauren Gibson JR. Tennessee Lady Vols
3B – Stephany LaRosa FR. UCLA Bruins
SS – Katelyn Boyd SR. Arizona State Sun Devils
OF – Alix Johnson SO. Arizona State Sun Devils
OF – Michelle Moultrie SR. Florida Gators
OF – Christi Orgeron SR. ULL Ragin’ Cajuns
UTIL – Valerie Arioto SR. California Golden Bears
UTIL – Camilla Carrera SR. UTEP Miners
AL – Rachele Fico JR. LSU Tigers
AL – Olivia Galati JR. Hofstra Pride
AL – Chelsea Thomas JR. Missouri Tigers
AL – Jaclyn Traina SO. Alabama Crimson Tide
AL – Delaney Willard SR. BYU Cougars
ALL-AMERICAN SECOND TEAM
P – Sara Nevins SO. USF Bulls
P – Stephanie Ricketts SR. Hawaii Rainbow Wahine
P – Hannah Rogers SO. Florida Gators
C – Amy Buntin JR. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
1B – Andrea Harrison SR. UCLA Bruins
2B – Lexy Bennett SR. Texas Longhorns
3B – Raven Chavanne JR. Tennessee Lady Vols
SS – Kaila Hunt SO. Alabama Crimson Tide
OF – Ashley Fleming SR. Missouri Tigers
OF – Jamia Reid SR. California Golden Bears
OF – Katie Schroeder SR. UCLA Bruins
UTIL – Kaitlin Ingelsby SO. Washington Huskies
UTIL – Amanda Locke SR. Alabama Crimson Tide
AL – Samantha Fischer SR. Loyola Marymount Lions
AL – Samantha Pappas JR. Oregon Ducks
AL – Kristyn Sandberg SR. Georgia Bulldogs
AL – Madison Shipman SO. Tennessee Lady Vols
AL – Kirsten Verdun SO. DePaul Blue Demons
ALL-AMERICAN THIRD TEAM
P – Erin Arevalo SR. Georgia Bulldogs
P – Jenna Caira SR. Syracuse Orange
P – Jessica Moore JR. Oregon Ducks
C – Haley Outon SO. Houston Cougars
1B – Nikki Armagost JR. Pacific Tigers
2B – Jenna Rich JR. Stanford Cardinal
3B – Marisa Bast SO. Northwestern Wildcats
SS – Nerissa Myers JR. ULL Ragin’ Cajuns
OF – Jennifer Fenton SR. Alabama Crimson Tide
OF – Tara Glover FR. Boise State Broncos
OF – Katie Smith SR. ULL Ragin’ Cajuns
UTIL – Melissa Dumezich JR. Texas A&M Aggies
UTIL – Samantha Camuso SR. UCLA Bruins
AL – Nichole Beall SR. Radford Highlanders
AL – Tori Collins SR. Louisville Cardinals
AL – Tanner Fowler SO. Louisville Cardinals
AL – Jessica Garcia SR. New Mexico Lobos
AL – Hayley Miles SO. San Diego State Aztecs
Champion – Jarvis Travelers, Jarvis, Ontario Runner Up – Hill United Chiefs, Six Nations Ontario
Cleo Goyette Memorial MVP Award – Donny Hale, Jarvis Travelers
Leroy Zimmerman Memorial Pitching Award – Adam Folkard, Hill United Chiefs
Kevin Herlihy Newcomer of the Year – Justin Zimmerman, Safari Swashbucklers
Leading Hitter – Donny Hale, Jarvis Travelers (11-19) – .579
Most RBI – Donny Hale, Jarvis Travelers – 17
2012 ISC FIRST TEAM ALL WORLD
P – Adam Folkard, Hill United Chiefs
P – Lucas Mata, PA Power
P – Sean Cleary, Jarvis Travelers
C – Patrick Shannon, New York Gremlins
C – Frank DeGroat, PA Power
IF – Steve Mullaley, Hill United Chiefs
IF – Ian Fehrman, Jarvis Travelers
IF – Brad Rona, Jarvis Travelers
IF – Blair Ezekiel, Hill United Chiefs
IF – Brandone Home, Jarvis Travelers
OF – Karl Gollan, PA Power
OF – Mathew Roy, New York Gremlins
OF – Brad Ezekiel, Hill United Chiefs
OF – Frederick Terkelsen, Jarvis Travelers
DH – Donny Hale, Jarvis Travelers
2012 ISC SECOND TEAM ALL WORLD
P – Gerald Muizelaar, Kegel Black Knights
P – Andrew Phibbs, Niagara
P – Paul Koert, Jarvis Travelers
C – John Kemp, Toronto Gators
C – Bob Rothenhauser, California A’s
IF – Kria Walushka, Sooke Loggers
IF – Trevor Kelly, Ashland Stock Pack
IF – Mike Bateman, Niagara Snappers
IF – Rob Giesbrecht, Kegel Black Knights
IF – Derrick Zechman, PA Power
OF – Darren Newson, Niagara Snappers
OF – Mark Johnson, Hill United Chiefs
OF – Jeff Ellsworth, Hill United Chiefs
OF – Tom Avery, Wellington Sox
DH – Gregg Garrity, Toronto Gators
FINAL STANDINGS
1. Hill United Chiefs, Six Nations, ON (6-0)
2. New York Gremlins, Clifton Park, NY (5-1)
3. Pennsylvania Power, Harrisburg, PA (5-2)
4. Hallman Twins, Jarvis, ON (4-2)
5t. Scarborough Force, Scarborough, ON (4-2)
5t. California A’s, Bakersfield, CA (4-2)
7t. Bloomington Stix, Bloomington, IL (4-2)
7t. Kegel Black Knights, Fargo, ND (3-2)
9t. Circle Tap Dukes, Denmark, WI (3-2)
9t. Lanceros de Vargas Fast Pitch, Vargas, VEN (5-2)
9t. Houston Carnage, Houston, TX (4-2)
9t. Minnesota Angels, West St. Paul, MN (3-2)
13t. Diamondbacks, Saskatoon, SK (3-2)
13t. Bandits, Pueblo, CO (3-2)
13t. Sooke Loggers, Sooke, BC (2-2)
13t. Explorers, Midland, MI (3-2)
17t. Pete’s Blues, Mascoutah, IL (2-2)
17t. Lacy’s A’s, Olympia, WA (2-2)
17t. New York Swashbucklers, Staten Island, NY (1-2)
17t. Bell Cartage Outlaws, Kitchener, ON (3-2)
17t. Erb Electric Expos, Elmira, ON (3-2)
17t. Lake Simcoe Lightning, Sharon, ON (3-2)
17t. Kitchener ON Kitchener Cubs, (1-2)
17t. Great Lakes Mariners, Marshall, MI (2-2)
25t. Winterset A’s, Winterset, IA (1-2)
25t. Halifax Pepperjacks, Halifax, NS (1-2)
25t. Topeka Toros, Topeka, KS (2-2)
25t. Wiarton Nationals, Wiarton, ON (1-2)
25t. Emerson Access, Midland, MI (2-2)
25t. Randy’s A’s, Invermere, BC (2-2)
25t. Cal State Builders, San Mateo, CA (2-2)
25t. Hickson Reds, Hickson, ON (1-2)
33t. Dolan & Murphy, Aurora, IL (1-2)
33t. McCuen’s Pub, Des Moines, IA (0-2)
33t. Lampliter Inn, Walcott, IA (0-2)
33t. American Family Ins./Subway Titans, Eldridge IA (0-2)
33t. Westerville Capitols, Westerville, OH (1-2)
33t. El Paso Steel, El Paso, TX (0-2)
33t. The Bar on the Avenue Buzz, Appleton, WI (0-2)
33t. Walcott Merchants, Walcott, IA (0-2)
33t. Odin Fastpitch, Odin, MN (0-2)
33t. Blackhawk Athletic Club, Rockford, IL (0-2)
33t. Dekalb Hustlehogs, DeKalb, IL (0-2)
33t. West Fargo Knights, West Fargo, ND (0-2)
33t. Shakespeare Falcons, Shakespeare, ON (1-2)
33t. Aguiles, Calle, VA (0-2)
33t. Wyevale Tribe, Wyevale, ON (0-2)
33t. New Image, Montfort, WI (1-2)
2011 held at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on June 2-7.
Champion – Arizona State Sun Devils (60-6) Runner Up – Florida Gators (56-13)
Only three times in 29 years before Tuesday night had a freshman been the winning pitcher in the deciding game of the Women’s College World Series.
UCLA’s Heather Compton accomplished the feat in 1990, and a year earlier it was UCLA’s Tiffany Boyd. The Bruins’ legendary Debbie Doom did the same in 1982.
Now, Arizona State’s Dallas Escobedo has added her name to the list.
The Sun Devil freshman didn’t lose a game at the WCWS, culminating with a 7-2 victory over Florida to finish off a 2-0 sweep of the championship series Tuesday night at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium for ASU’s second national championship in four years.
“It’s just a whole bunch of emotions right now,” said Escobedo, who allowed four hits and five walks with five strikeouts to improve to 37-3 on the season. “We worked so hard. I just came in here and had total confidence in my pitches.”
Escobedo said she was sore before the game and had to be stretched by the team trainer between each inning, but after giving up a first-inning run, she only surrendered one more hit until the Gators tacked on a meaningless run in the seventh inning.
“She’s not a freshman anymore,” coach Clint Myers said. “She is a seasoned veteran and there are no surprises. From this point on, she’s just going to grow with leaps and bounds as far as how good she can be.”
Escobedo meshed well as the central figure on a team with eight seniors, many of whom had been crucial players over the last four seasons. She blended quickly and added dominant pitching to a team that already had some of the best hitters and defenders in the country.
“Coming in here and just working hard and taking in what they had to say — they’ve been here, they know, they won a national championship,” Escobedo said. “Listening to what they had to say, and following and trusting in them made me how I am today.”
The Sun Devils’ offensive and defensive capabilities only made Escobedo stronger, and when she was handed the co-Most Outstanding Player award — which she shared with Florida’s Michelle Moultrie — she knew she owed a piece of it to the rest of the players as well.
“Those are the things she thrives on, because it gives her that sense of confidence that she can go out there and throw strikes, make them hit it, and they’re gonna make the plays (in the field),” Myers said.
“You saw a poised pitcher out there tonight. There’s a reason why it took 20 years for a freshman to lead a club to a national championship — because it’s such a rarity. It just doesn’t happen. Only a unique, special type of person can have that.”
Most Outstanding Player – Dallas Escobedo, Arizona State
Most Outstanding Player – Michelle Moultrie, Florida
Batting Leader – Annie Lockwood, Arizona State – .563
RBI Leader – Annie Lockwood, Arizona State – 8
Home Run Leader – Annie Lockwood, Arizona State – 3
Home Run Leader – Michelle Moultrie, Arizona State – 3
ERA Leader – Whitney Canion, Baylor – 1.64
Strikeout Leader – Dallas Escobedo, Arizona State – 38
ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
Whitney Larsen, Alabama
Holly Holl, Baylor
Whitney Canion, Baylor
Chelsea Thomas, Missouri
Cheyenne Coyle, Florida
Kelsey Bruder, Florida
Brittany Schutte, Florida
Krista Donnenwirth, Arizona State
Annie Lockwood, Arizona State
Mandy Urfer, Arizona State
SCORES
Alabama 1 California 0
Baylor 1 Oklahoma State 0 (8 inn.)
Arizona State 3 Oklahoma 1
Florida 6 Missouri 2
Alabama 3 Baylor 0
Arizona State 6 Florida 5
California 6 Oklahoma State 2 – Oklahoma State eliminated
USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year – Ashley Hansen, Stanford (.495, 9 HR, 45 RBI)
ALL-AMERICAN FIRST TEAM
P – Dallas Escobedo, Arizona State
P – Jolene Henderson, California
P – Chelsea Thomas, Missouri
C – Kaylyn Castillo, Arizona State
1B – Megan Bush, Florida
2B – Lauren Gibson, Tennessee
3B – Amanda Chidester, Michigan
SS – Ashley Hansen, Stanford
OF – Kayla Braud, Alabama
OF – Brittany Lastrapes, Arizona
OF – Kelsey Bruder, Florida
UTIL – Jaclyn Traina, Alabama
UTIL – Andrea Harrison, UCLA
AL – Katelyn Boyd, Arizona State
AL – Kelsi Dunne, Alabama
AL – Adrienne Monka, Northwestern
AL – Keilani Ricketts, Oklahoma
AL – Brittany Schutte, Florida
ALL-AMERICAN SECOND TEAM
P – Blaire Luna, Texas
P – Kenzie Fowler, Arizona
P – Hannah Rogers, Florida
C – Jessica Shults, Oklahoma
1B – Hoku Nohara, New Mexico State
2B – Ashley Lane, Michigan
3B – Brigette Del Ponte, Arizona
SS – Kelsi Weseman, Georgia Tech
OF – Raven Chavanne, Tennessee
OF – Ashley Fleming, Missouri
OF – Megan Wiggins, Georgia
UTIL – Melissa Dumezich, Texas A&M
UTIL – Nikia Williams, Washington
AL – Whitney Canion, Baylor
AL – Alisa Goler, Georgia
AL – Whitney Larsen, Alabama
AL – Jenn Salling, Washington
AL – Jordan Taylor, Michigan
ALL-AMERICAN THIRD TEAM
P – Jen Mineau, Fordham
P – Ellen Renfroe, Tennessee
P – Sara Plourde, UMass
C – Taylor Edwards, Nebraska
1B – Gabriele Bridges, Louisiana-Lafayette
2B – Aja Paculba, Florida
3B – Heather Johnson, Notre Dame
SS – Dani Leal, Baylor
OF – Bree Evans, Michigan
OF – Jamia Reid, California
OF – Rhea Taylor, Missouri
UTIL – Aimee Creger, Tulsa
UTIL – Dani Miller, Notre Dame
AL – Lindsey Hansen, Michigan State
AL – Brittany Mack, LSU
AL – Michelle Moultrie, Florida
AL – Christi Orgeron, Louisiana-Lafayette
AL – Danielle Zymkowitz, Illinois
