Just Five of 50 States Represented in National Tournament
From the Illinois section of the Fastpitchwest Forum: A Nationals with a special thanks to forum member Epley21 for tracking down this information:
Sixteen teams at this year’s ASA “A” Nationals. A better turnout than in recent years. Unfortunately, just four from out of state. But for the great state of Illinois, they could hold this tournament in one afternoon. In 1991, there were 67 teams at the ASA “A”. What has befallen this once great tournament?
From Illinois
Cerro Gordo Broncos
Springfield Brandts
Mt. Zion Merchants
Nokomis Bud Light, Nokomis
Vandalia Freight, Vandalia
Lee’s Sports Falcons, Radom
Rudd’s Trophy, Peoria
The Heat, Villa Grove
Pete’s Blues, Mascutah
Wessel’s Coors Light, T-Town
West Central Bud, Jacksonville
Chicago Fastpitch, ChicagoFrom out of State:
Ashland, OH
New Image, WI
RPM Reasnor, IA
Rice Creek Homer, MI
As aptly put by Illinois Forum member Jeff Proffit:
“I really like the odds of an Illinois team bringing home a trophy or two. “
Or the more sobering note by Epley21:
“Nice ASA National tourney with 4 out of state teams.”
Here is the wealth of information on the ASA “A” National tournament available at the official ASA website.