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Not sure about you, but we generally have to beat them all...
- Heyall
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Early thoughts:
1. Foothill Gold. As sure a lock for Nationals as there can be. Returns everybody from 4th place Westerns last summer. Coaching is superb. JD Stinson is the Head Coach, however, the real brains and motivation comes from Drew Sisneroz (don't be suprised to see him coach at much higher levels than ASA). Pitching, speed, power, defense. No one comes close. Already ripping a bunch of Gold teams.
2. Lady Magic- Coach Earl just wins. Players love him and play hard for him. A lot of talent, but not enough experience to hang with Foothill. Should be #2 qualifier for 16's.
3. Breeze- Lost two sluggers and coach from powerful Fall team. Just re-loaded instead. Could jump up.
4. Grapettes (DH)- Hutchins can coach with the best of them and he has some talent. Is there enough time for him to put it all together?
DARK HORSES- USA Elite is playing well and have been together for a while, look past at your own risk. Roseville Heats.
Stockton area. 1. OBS Monarchs 2. Grapettes (Olsen)
We will see this weekend.
1. Foothill Gold. As sure a lock for Nationals as there can be. Returns everybody from 4th place Westerns last summer. Coaching is superb. JD Stinson is the Head Coach, however, the real brains and motivation comes from Drew Sisneroz (don't be suprised to see him coach at much higher levels than ASA). Pitching, speed, power, defense. No one comes close. Already ripping a bunch of Gold teams.
2. Lady Magic- Coach Earl just wins. Players love him and play hard for him. A lot of talent, but not enough experience to hang with Foothill. Should be #2 qualifier for 16's.
3. Breeze- Lost two sluggers and coach from powerful Fall team. Just re-loaded instead. Could jump up.
4. Grapettes (DH)- Hutchins can coach with the best of them and he has some talent. Is there enough time for him to put it all together?
DARK HORSES- USA Elite is playing well and have been together for a while, look past at your own risk. Roseville Heats.
Stockton area. 1. OBS Monarchs 2. Grapettes (Olsen)
We will see this weekend.
- 16U FAN
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Any thoughts on the Nor Cal Shockers (Antioch, CA)? They're playing in the PGF So Cal Qualifier this weekend.
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PDad - Premium Member
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No mention of SJ Sting Perales? Seems naive.
- grass stain
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Early thoughts:
1. Foothill Gold. As sure a lock for Nationals as there can be. Returns everybody from 4th place Westerns last summer. Coaching is superb. JD Stinson is the Head Coach, however, the real brains and motivation comes from Drew Sisneroz (don't be suprised to see him coach at much higher levels than ASA). Pitching, speed, power, defense. No one comes close. Already ripping a bunch of Gold teams.
2. Lady Magic- Coach Earl just wins. Players love him and play hard for him. A lot of talent, but not enough experience to hang with Foothill. Should be #2 qualifier for 16's.
3. Breeze- Lost two sluggers and coach from powerful Fall team. Just re-loaded instead. Could jump up.
4. Grapettes (DH)- Hutchins can coach with the best of them and he has some talent. Is there enough time for him to put it all together?
DARK HORSES- USA Elite is playing well and have been together for a while, look past at your own risk. Roseville Heats.
Stockton area. 1. OBS Monarchs 2. Grapettes (Olsen)
We will see this weekend.
Early thoughts? Well, after you wake up -
There are no SURE locks in Sac 16u since that's where you're apparently heading. As to whom is at the top, sure - FHG would be one but in no way are they a sure lock. They've played together for a few years and have a decent pitcher but to cite a 4th place finish at Westerns is just plain silly and as to ripping Gold teams? Puh-leeeeze! Playing 18G does not mean they've ripped anything Gold and even the teams that call themselves Gold are suspect! The only time words like "Sure Lock" come up is when one of their parents prematurely spews (like 16u FAN...). Lady Magic is a better team than FHG most every day of the week and it's just a matter of them being able to keep it together on a given weekend. Breeze '95 isn't bad either but with only a single pitcher (the former TNT pitcher), they're going to struggle if they lose a game and have to play much more than the minimum. DH's Grapettes wouldn't even make my top-5 list, nor would USA Elite. Just not enough pitching and they certainly haven't beat anyone noteworthy.
Roseville Heat-Watilio just picked up one of the Rocklin HS varsity pitchers who will add a strong companion to their already decent pitcher. Not sure if this will make them a shoe-in but they will definitely compete at Metros! Add to the list for Sac at least, Rocklin Hype-Mello and Ca Rapids-Warren as potential contenders. Both teams have a habit recently of winning when they are not expected to and both did pretty well in Las Vegas this past weekend. Breeze played in the tournament rather than the Showcase in LV and did quite well but the level of competition was perhaps not as high as the showcase teams. Lady Magic played in SoCal and did well against top-level competition.
As to who's the top 16u team in NorCal - Sting Perales is the #1... hands down.
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If a team cannot qualify in the Sac Metro, it'd be a good idea to strongly reconsider final season plans. Going to a Regional or a Nat'l Qualifier could be pretty eye-opening!
1. Foothill Gold. As sure a lock for Nationals as there can be. Returns everybody from 4th place Westerns last summer. Coaching is superb. JD Stinson is the Head Coach, however, the real brains and motivation comes from Drew Sisneroz (don't be suprised to see him coach at much higher levels than ASA). Pitching, speed, power, defense. No one comes close. Already ripping a bunch of Gold teams.
2. Lady Magic- Coach Earl just wins. Players love him and play hard for him. A lot of talent, but not enough experience to hang with Foothill. Should be #2 qualifier for 16's.
3. Breeze- Lost two sluggers and coach from powerful Fall team. Just re-loaded instead. Could jump up.
4. Grapettes (DH)- Hutchins can coach with the best of them and he has some talent. Is there enough time for him to put it all together?
DARK HORSES- USA Elite is playing well and have been together for a while, look past at your own risk. Roseville Heats.
Stockton area. 1. OBS Monarchs 2. Grapettes (Olsen)
We will see this weekend.
Early thoughts? Well, after you wake up -
There are no SURE locks in Sac 16u since that's where you're apparently heading. As to whom is at the top, sure - FHG would be one but in no way are they a sure lock. They've played together for a few years and have a decent pitcher but to cite a 4th place finish at Westerns is just plain silly and as to ripping Gold teams? Puh-leeeeze! Playing 18G does not mean they've ripped anything Gold and even the teams that call themselves Gold are suspect! The only time words like "Sure Lock" come up is when one of their parents prematurely spews (like 16u FAN...). Lady Magic is a better team than FHG most every day of the week and it's just a matter of them being able to keep it together on a given weekend. Breeze '95 isn't bad either but with only a single pitcher (the former TNT pitcher), they're going to struggle if they lose a game and have to play much more than the minimum. DH's Grapettes wouldn't even make my top-5 list, nor would USA Elite. Just not enough pitching and they certainly haven't beat anyone noteworthy.
Roseville Heat-Watilio just picked up one of the Rocklin HS varsity pitchers who will add a strong companion to their already decent pitcher. Not sure if this will make them a shoe-in but they will definitely compete at Metros! Add to the list for Sac at least, Rocklin Hype-Mello and Ca Rapids-Warren as potential contenders. Both teams have a habit recently of winning when they are not expected to and both did pretty well in Las Vegas this past weekend. Breeze played in the tournament rather than the Showcase in LV and did quite well but the level of competition was perhaps not as high as the showcase teams. Lady Magic played in SoCal and did well against top-level competition.
As to who's the top 16u team in NorCal - Sting Perales is the #1... hands down.
<<<removed to correct divisions>>>
If a team cannot qualify in the Sac Metro, it'd be a good idea to strongly reconsider final season plans. Going to a Regional or a Nat'l Qualifier could be pretty eye-opening!
Last edited by Heyall on Wed Jun 15, 2011 10:48 am, edited 1 time in total.
- Heyall
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KG Hitters and Sorcerers don't have 16U teams.
- bulldog21
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You're right - sorry, my bad... was thinking of other divisions 
- Heyall
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I think we all agree that Sting-Perales is top in Nor Cal. I thought KG hitters had a 16 team, maybe not.???
Metros is as open as it has ever been. I think most teams have strengths to win and some weaknesses that could cost them. Also its early in the summer so dark horse teams who are playing well now could upset a 'top' team. I havent been out much to see any teams thus far and memorial I spent working fields and running around, so I will wait and see this weekend. I plan on seeing some games sat and sun. I definately think there will be some good games and matchups in 14U and 16U. If its hot this weekend that will play a factor as we havent seen to much heat just yet.
Metros is as open as it has ever been. I think most teams have strengths to win and some weaknesses that could cost them. Also its early in the summer so dark horse teams who are playing well now could upset a 'top' team. I havent been out much to see any teams thus far and memorial I spent working fields and running around, so I will wait and see this weekend. I plan on seeing some games sat and sun. I definately think there will be some good games and matchups in 14U and 16U. If its hot this weekend that will play a factor as we havent seen to much heat just yet.
- watchtonsofsoftball
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GSSA 16U Championship Results
1st Place: Breeze 95 (Beat USA Elite 2 to 1 in Championship Game) (National Berth)
2nd Place: USA Elite- Cherry (Beat Foothill Gold 5 to 4, and 7 to 0 in the final game) (National Berth)
3rd Place: Foothill Gold- Stinson
4th Place: Lady Magic
5th Place: CC Comets- Esparza and Rocklin Hype
Final Brackets: http://www.sacramentoasa.org/16u%20Bracket.pdf
1st Place: Breeze 95 (Beat USA Elite 2 to 1 in Championship Game) (National Berth)
2nd Place: USA Elite- Cherry (Beat Foothill Gold 5 to 4, and 7 to 0 in the final game) (National Berth)
3rd Place: Foothill Gold- Stinson
4th Place: Lady Magic
5th Place: CC Comets- Esparza and Rocklin Hype
Final Brackets: http://www.sacramentoasa.org/16u%20Bracket.pdf
- fastpitchmom55
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