Below is a recap of the ISC's Top 10 teams and how they did in the tournament, including our thoughts on whether they met, exceeded or fell short of expectations. All in all, I would have to say the ranking committee was pretty close to being on the money. Of course, the seeding from the rankings sometimes contributes to the higher finish, but at the end of the day, the … [Read more...]
Hill United Chiefs capture 2014 ISC World Title on Craig Crawford’s walk off hit
It was a classic battle of titans in the world of men's fastball. The reigning world champions, unbeaten Hill United Chiefs, with the best pitcher in the world, healthy and in top form. The host team, longtime perennial power, the Kitchener Hallman Twins, had stumbled earlier in the week, losing to the Bloomington Stix and falling into the loser's bracket early, but showed the … [Read more...]
Over 75 Teams prepare for the NAFA Masters World Series East & West
From the NAFA National Office Over 75 Teams prepare for the NAFA Masters World Series East & West ... Just around the corner(See Who's Coming in both events below) Teams are looking for free agents and in some cases we form entire teams of Free Agents so email us at Nafafastpitch@gmail.com if you don't have a team but want to play in either masters world series … [Read more...]
NAFA A-Major Champions Roseville Eagles among the field of teams at 49th annual Colfax Classic
From the Auburn Journal 49th annual Colfax Classic to feature Hall of Fame inductions By: Mike Ray, Colfax Record Sports Editor For 51 weekends of the year, the ball diamond at Colfax’s Living War Memorial Park sit mostly idly. There’s some Little League activity in the spring and Tournament of Champions action in June, but, for the most part, its base paths remain … [Read more...]
Colfax CA Men’s Fast Pitch Classic in its 49th year
From the Auburn Journal By: Mike Ray / Gold Country News Service COLFAX — Putting it mildly, fast pitch softball is staving off a death sentence in Colfax. In a time when the sport of men’s fast pitch softball is a dying breed in Northern California, this tiny hamlet in the foothills will host its 49th annual Colfax Men’s Fast Pitch Classic this weekend. Can the … [Read more...]
USA Women secures a top playoff seed with 10-0 win over Dominican Republic in ISF Worlds
From Steve Embree, USA Softball Haarlem, Netherlands – The USA Softball Women’s National Team moved to 6-0 and locked up a first-place seed in the playoffs of the International Softball Federation (ISF) Women’s World Championship by defeating Dominican Republic 10-0 (four innings) on Wednesday. Playing on her 21st birthday, Hallie Wilson (Santa Ana, Calif.) stood out going … [Read more...]
Final Brackets for 2014 ISC World Tournament (PDF)
As many of you know, Fastpitch West posted and updated "unofficial" brackets for the ISC World Tournament and ISC II tournament during the eight-day event, thanks in large part to the efforts of Yakima Washington's Jim Williamson (founder, sponsor and manager of the longtime team in that region, "JRW"). Thanks also to the ISC, which was kind enough to provide the Excel … [Read more...]