New team for 2011 out of California. (nice logo). Thanks to Jerry Pyle for sending along this info. This answers the question "Where will Fred Hanker be in 2011 if there's no more LB Black Sox?" 2011 Cali-Mex Charros 2 Chris Paiva Pico Rivera,CA 3 Jesse Palacios North Hollywood,CA 9 Tyson Hernandez Mexicali,BC 14 Mario Hernandez Mexicali,BC 17 Cesar Alcantar … [Read more...]
Megan Lagenfeld Named L.A. Sportswoman of Year
LOS ANGELES — USA Softball Women's Futures National Team member Megan Langenfeld, the UCLA standout who helped lead the Bruins to the NCAA softball title, will receive the prestigious 2010 Sportswoman of the Year award during the sixth annual LA Sports Awards, which will be held on Thursday, February 24 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Previous winners of the L.A. Sports … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Road Trip 2011 – April 1-3
From Robert Hernandez, NAFA/SCIFL: Happy New Year and I hope you're had a great holiday season. NAFA and the SCIFL are pleased to announce the fourth edition of the "Las Vegas Road Trip" fast pitch tournament. The date of this tournament will be April 1th, 2nd and 3rd. The first three years the weather has been very favorable, with temperatures being in the low 80's. … [Read more...]
SCIFL Set to Go for 2011 Season
. From Robert Hernandez of the SCIFL: Happy New Year. Another exciting season of fast pitch softball is right around the corner. The schedule for the 2011 season has been released. Parks have been confirmed with the exception of two dates that have TBA next to them. I hope to have the final two dates confirmed within the next two weeks. Click here for printer … [Read more...]
21st Annual Best of the West Tournament – June 4-5, 2011
Our earlier post December 29, 2011 A number of people have inquired as to the future of the Best of the West Tournament in California, in the wake of the serious injuries suffered by Dave Blackburn in a car accident in August, 2010. The prognosis is that Dave's recovery will be a lengthy process. The tournament WILL be held in 2011, marking its 21st consecutive year, … [Read more...]
Moe’s Fastpitch, 2010 Burbank CA Champions
. Moe's Fastpitch Club, based out of Burbank, Ca recently claimed their second straight Burbank men's fastpitch championship by winning the regular season and playoff championships this past month. Mo's fastpitch club (formerly known as AKA Burbank) was renamed this past summer in honor of our longtime friend, mentor, and fastpitch competitor , Lester "Mo" Riley , who passed … [Read more...]
J&B Painting wins BreederRupp at Long Beach
From Larry Silfen: J&B Painting won the Tournament beating Long Beach in the Finals behind the pitching of Corey Avery and Gerald Pyle, who both threw well all day and also helped with their bats. Lot's of folks came out to support Dave / Ronnie and overall the day was a huge success. If anyone would still like to contribute to the Charlotte Blackburn Fund, they can … [Read more...]