From Fishduck.com After clinching its third consecutive Pac-12 Championship over the weekend, the No. 1 Oregon Ducks softball team (46-6) under New Zealand legend, coach Mike White, will continue its “spring reign” as the No. 2 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. The Ducks will face BYU on Thursday, after a Fresno State vs North Dakota State matchup, in a four-team … [Read more...]
Call up to New Zealand Black Sox comes out of the blue for 17 year old Cole Evans
From the New Zealand Herald 17-year-old will be youngest in squad for softball worlds in Canada. Cole Evans didn't have Mark Sorenson's number in his phone when the Black Sox coach called with the news he will be the youngest in the New Zealand softball squad for next month's world championships in Canada. But he does now. Despite trialing earlier in the year, the … [Read more...]
All Stars bring fastpitch match to Victoria Point Sharks – (AUS) – May 16
From the Redland City Bulletin The World Series All Stars Exhibition Fastpitch Softball Match will be held at the Victoria Point Sharks Sporting Club this Saturday between the World Series All Stars and the South East Queensland Invitational team. The exhibition match will feature all four local Aussie Steelers representatives who will competie at the upcoming International … [Read more...]
Introducing the “World Series All Stars” and “South East Queensland Invitational” Teams (AUS)
Information courtesy of Barry Jackson. The World Series All Stars Exhibition Fastpitch Softball Match is breaking down the barriers and bringing players together from different generations and a range of associations to celebrate our game and bid a fond farewell to the Aussie Steelers representatives that will be competing at the 14th ISF World Championships in Canada. All … [Read more...]
Team Australia looking to crowd-funding to help 2015 National Teams
Financing a national team for international tournaments, especially when it comes to travel costs, can be a very expensive proposition. So like so many start-up companies and other projects, Team Australis is looking for community support by the use of crowd funding. Here is their gofundme tweet: National Team Travel - Softball http://t.co/CtW3ODBf99 via @gofundme Donate to … [Read more...]
Queensland over Cantebury Red Hawks in Southern Cross Challenge
From The Press, New Zealand Southern Cross Challenge softball tournament in Brisbane but his Canterbury Red Hawks team lost the grand final to Queensland. If You Drive 10k Miles Per Year, Pay-per-Mile Insurance Saves Money. Former Canterbury pitcher Craig Gibson helped beat the Canterbury Red Sox in the Southern Cross Challenge men's softball tournament in Brisbane this … [Read more...]
Facing Folkard
Cap tip, Blair Setford, video courtesy of the Hill United Chiefs "Experience what it's like to face Adam Folkard's pitching. Shot at AAU 2015 in Orlando using a GoPro attached to Jason Sanford's helmet." … [Read more...]