Fastpitch - Softball Nation

Va Beach, Va. July, 24, 2011 - For the second time in as many years, temperatures were blistering as fast pitch softball teams converged on Virginia Beach for the 2011 Fast Pitch Nationals.  With a heat index above 100 degrees and actual temperatures at or near 100 for the four day event, it was a test of ability and stamina for the winning teams to make it through the tournament.

The Virginia Lady Eagles 16u team took the 18u division with a decisive final victory over the Lake Country Crushers.  Much of this team has been together since they were 12 and they showed their cohesiveness throughout the weekend.

Galaxy took the 16u championship with a big win over Rampage.  Steve Small's team won the 14u in 2010 and many of those same players are on the 16u team.  Galaxy was perfect in the playoffs, beating Rampage twice.

The 14u division was won by the Northern Neck Rage.  They beat Blue Ridge Sudden Impact in the Championship.  And the Blaze rolled in the 12u division beating Rampage for that title.

Va Lady Eagles:
Courtney Auger
Sydney Glover
Taryn Harlow
Haley Brickle

Lake Country Crushers:
Amy Hamlet
Emily Fulcher
Amanda Sopko

Lady Pilots:
Jessica Smith
Eleni Wright

Va Bat Busters
Gabby Jenkins

Northern Neck Rage:
Hallie Berger
Caitlin Saunders
Connor Haislip
Hunter Thomas

Blue Ridge Sudden Impact
Alanna Gillespie
Addy Farmer
Kimberly Sharrett

Chesterfield Impulse:
Morgan Loving
Casey St Clair

Va Edge
Hanna Mercer

Galaxy:
Taylor Chaffer
Jackie Wood
Diane Davis
Hailey Glover

Rampage:
Allie Lapollo
Courtney Deal
Kimberly Robbin
Alex Sanborn

Mountain Thunder:
Team

Lady Pilots Orange:
Maddy Morris

Blaze:
Megan Harmon
Cassidey Chrisman
Cari Floyd
Lexy Johnson

Rampage:
Maddy Reynolds
Paige Anderson
Kamryn Steinruck
Rachel Trala

Va Chaos:
Ashton Hughes
Laura Kate Moss

Williamsburg Starz Cordner:
Kaleigh Arnett