by twinsmom » Mon May 24, 2010 11:38 am
Coming from someone who watches the 96 Bombers play a lot the post above is correct. They are the strongest team until you hit Houston or Dallas. That doesn't mean they can't be beat, they are a completely 1st year 14U group of girls, and so have their off days and weekends that young girls will have. However, they are strong hitters throughout their entire line up and they have excellent pitching. No question the best talent in south central Texas as a group. Placed top 10 in ASA A Nationals in 12U last year and that was prior to the pitching add ons (and the new pitchers like their old ace can HIT!). The real question is whether the team will stay together for another shot at 14U Nationals as a second year team or if they will split up on the college exposure teams for the Bombers. Not all the girls are moving up to high school next year. There are some 96 birthdates that will still be in junior high. If you are looking for a team in the area, the Blaze is a solid program as well, that has helped LOTS of girls get D1 scholarships so they are certainly worth mentioning. Other than that, there really isn't much out there in south central Texas at the truely top level of competition in the PRE high school group.