2 Wildcats make Elite Fall Ball Team

Congrats to 2 of the 2010 Wildcat player, Taylor & Haley both attended tryouts for one of the areas Elite Fall Ball "A" Teams. The Norcal Assault/ West Coast Ghost squad. Both of them made the team at the 14-Under level. Practices have already started with tournaments for the next 2-3 months. All of that summer hard work with all of the Wildcats helped make it possible for Taylor & Haley to make the team. I will keep the site updated with tournament times, locations and highlights from both girls, of which there will of course be many from those two.

Fairfield wrap and seasons end

Another tournament in the books, the 5th and final time on the dirt for the 2010 Wildcats Fastpitch squad. Fairfield brought a familiar foe and 2 new teams including an "A" team for the Wildcats to battle. As always the 2010 Wildcats would give the fans what they came for, competitive, close, real softball games. Bats seemed to continue their quiet trend from the Cloverdale tournament with only Taylor and Hillary getting hits in game 1, though the pitching would keep the game close. Taylor would only give up 1 real hit in the game. A momentary lapse on defense offered the opposition just enough to squeak out the win, but not without another international tie breaker extra inning game. The Wildcats would put the winning run on third but not be able to get Linzey in during the bottom of the last. Another great pitching performance in game 2 saw Taylor only give up 3 hits in the 6 inning game. A tough foul ball off of the finger knocked lead off hitter Mackenzie out of the game with a badly injured finger. Again just a couple of plays, bounces, or throws put us behind by just 1 run. Another hard fought game with the Wildcats scoring late on a double by Katrina, and a single by Linzey showing the bottom of the order has something to offer at the plate. Saja would start game 3 and pitch beautifully, mixing fastballs and change ups and starting to work the corners as well. 1 hit allowed. Offense would see a few pitches to hit and make the most of their chances with hits spread well up and down the order. Sunday morning saw costly defensive miscues again put the Cats down 3-0 after the top of the first. They of course would battle back with Taylor stealing home for the first run, Haley doubling in 2 more to tie the game. Again falling behind by 2 in the bottom of the sixth. Saja would walk, Mackenzie would beat out a single and Taylor would send a 2 run double to left center to tie the game. 2 tough strikeouts with the winning run on third would bring the international tie breaker back into play. The Wildcats would fall short in extra innings and leave Fairfield much to early.

The season ended like it started with the girls giving everything that they had. Learning how to win and learning how to lose, the 2010 Wildcats grew as individuals and as a team. Good times and bad times, highlights and low lights. A lot to look forward to as the Wildcats move forward. If was truly my pleasure to coach the Wildcats this summer, thank you for allowing the girls to play with us and for supporting them all summer long. Until next time, never be satisfied, don't be afraid to be great.

Fairfield game Saturday game schedule

Fairfield Saturday game schedule. 8am, 11:30am, 1:15pm. All game at Alan Witt Park in Fairfield. Gold uniforms with striped socks on Saturday. Sunday uniforms to be decided at practice.

Fairfield Saturday uniforms

Uniforms for Satuday in Fairfield were decided at practice Tuesday. Gold Uniforms with striped socks. Game schedules soon

Cloverdale wrap up

A exciting & drama filled weekend in Cloverdale came to an all together to early end on Sunday morning. The girls fought hard all weekend playing some real softball games. The Wildcats only allowed 8 total runs all weekend. Much improved defense was displayed on Saturday at SS and 3B. Pitching was again fantastic as Taylor and Saja both saw time in the circle. Saja would start game 2 on Saturday and throw a complete game No-hitter netting her a much deserved game ball. Haley continued to dominate behind the plate with a pair of fantastic sliding grabs of foul pop ups. As they have proved throughout this summer season, the Wildcats will put on exciting games, they will never quit right down to the final swing in wins or losses. The girls came into Cloverdale swinging hot bats after a great RP tournament. In Cloverdale the bats kept the contact but with less fire. Balls seemed to always find a defender ready to make a play. Less aggressive swings and some far to patient eyes would catch up to the ladies at the plate. Of course in the later innings of games as always they would fight back. A bounce or two different on a massive infield on Saturday and who knows what may have happened. Saturday's defense was better than it has been all year. Sunday mornings game against a familiar opponent saw just one game blip on the defense radar screen with a couple of tough plays in one inning that would eventually just be too much to overcome. This tournament marked the first time this summer that the Wildcats have left Sunday after game 1. I guess there is a first for everything. The ladies do not plan to see about the second. A few highlights throughout the weekend. Hillary continued to swing a hot bat, moving up to the 3 spot in the lineup. Line drives for 6 hits on the weekend. Taylor would find a little bit of space with the bat totalling 5 hits over the weekend. Mackenzie stepped up at SS on Saturday with at least 10 plays. Lacy had one of the best catches you will ever see, a full on dive on the dirt to snare a pop up saving at least 2 runs bringing the dugout and crowd to there feet. Saja threw a complete game 5 inning no-hitter on Saturday. On to Fairfield. Quick turnaround with Fairfield this weekend. Details coming soon.