Softball | Softball Tournament | 10/5/2021

PG Softball Monster Bash Event Recap

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Jaeda Wilson (2027, Blue Springs, Mo.) of Top Gun 2010 gave a challenge against her opponents as a right-handed pitcher with a long, quick windup. Her long stride gave her the advantage on the mound with remarkable form and placement that gained her plenty of strikes looking against the opponents. Her changeup joined in the mix to defy the batter’s looking for a hit. She displayed aggressive baserunning, taking bases when the opportunity arose. Her strong mix and accurate pitches allow for growth and opportunity in her years to come.

KC Athletics 09 lived up their name with some players that have potential at the next level. Catcher Raygan Misenhelter (2027, Blue Springs, Mo.) had an all-around athletic showing behind the plate with the ability to control the ball efficiently to steal some strikes in her team’s favor. Her keen eye was shown at the plate, finding the middle of the ball with some lined shots to left-center consistently.

Tall right-handed pitcher Brooklyn Boucher (2027, Lees Summit, Mo.) of the KC Athletics 09 had a quick windup that shot the ball across the plate. With exceptional placement painting corners and the ability to throw an unexpecting changeup, she was the key player with bases loaded to bring in to shut out their opponents to end the game in a win.

Jaya Theilen (2028, Ames, Iowa) of Iowa Gold 12U showed promise in the batter’s box, driving the ball consistently up the middle, with a great feel for the bat meeting the ball in the middle. She carried her ability to track the ball with quick feet in center field.

Karsyn Smith (2027, Boone, Iowa) of Iowa Gold 12U displayed what a true utility player is capable of. As a right-handed pitcher athletically built with a quick windup, her changeup was useful in unexpectedly shutting out players, along with a notable rise that often ended with a swing-and-miss for the opponents. Her natural athletic ability carried to the batter’s box with a great feel for the barrel. Her natural feel for the bat is what drove in two runs with an inside-the-park home run. Her consistent bat continued into the championship to pull in the winning run for Iowa Gold. Favorable future for this player.

-Rachel Klipper

Diamond Dolls-Black's Olivia Adams (2028, DeSoto, Kan.) is a dual-threat player, getting the job done at the dish and in the circle. Olivia throws hard and hits her spots. Overpowering hitters with her short and quick arm action. She has a feel for the barrel often not seen at this level, coupled with a run-first attitude on the bases, makes this player a tough out.

Morgan Laird (2028, Kansas City, Kan.) is a right-handed pitcher for KC Pride Navy who was a true bright spot for this competitive team. Morgan mixed pitches and hit her spots all outing long. She was able to get ahead of hitters with her ability to throw consistent strikes keeping hitters off balance and guessing. The future looks bright for this young player.

Team Kansas-Parks has several offensive weapons to fit into the lineup, and Lola Sanchez (2028, Wellsville, Kan.) is one of them. Lola’s bat path is smooth and long through the zone, leading to many line drive hits. Her above-average speed makes her a threat to score every time she is on base.

Fellow Team Kansas player Hadley McKinney (2027, Overland Park, Kan.), playing at first base and the outfield, had an offensive plan every at-bat. Driving the ball to all parts of the field, she made solid, smooth contact through the zone.

Right-handed pitcher for Team Kansas Aniesa Rohleder (2028, Olathe, Kan.) threw many strikes during her outing. Her control and command of the pitches she threw confused hitters and kept them off balance.

Select Fastpitch 11u's Avery Lewis (2029, Liberty, Mo.), a utility player, was a force at the plate. Her long, flat bat path with upward angle at contact created many solid hits. Her plus speed turned singles into doubles and errors into runs scored.

Originals 10’ had a great showing thanks in part to Adalyn Dillon (2028, Blue Springs, Mo.), a right-handed pitcher. Adalyn has a great eye for the ball and her patience pays off being selective at the plate. Once she recognizes the pitch she wants, she drives the ball, creating RBIs in the process.

-Russ Wohler

11U Select Fastpitch out of Kansas City came to play in the Monster Bash. Lucy Reliford (2029, Liberty, Mo.) started the weekend off in the circle and showed off her strengths working the strike zone. Reliford had spin and movement on the ball. Not only did she help her team in the circle, but she also showed her stuff at the plate. Reliford had a nice drive Saturday morning to left field, resulting in a double for her and two RBI for the team.

Brynna Miller (2029, Saint Joseph, Mo.), also a part of the 11U Select Fastpitch, made it a point to show off in the batter’s box. Miller knew how to get her barrel through the zone to get results on the field. She had two solid knocks to left field to help advance runners and get herself on. Her swing is only going to get stronger.

Lindsey Kuzmic (2028, Kansas City, Kan.), a right-handed pitcher for 11U Select Fastpitch, was a force to be reckoned with in the circle. She showed speed that will only grow as she gets older, along with her spin on the ball. She played her position well and helped herself out with routine groundouts. She also had a strong feel for the barrel at the plate. Bright future for this player.

Behind the plate for 11U Select Fastpitch was Ella Defries (2028, Lawson, Mo.) who took part in helping get some extra strikes on the board for her pitchers. DeFries showed great wrist strength with her framing of the pitches.

Third baseman Kenna Pike (2028, Liberty, Mo.) for Intensity KC Hart 12U has a glove on her. Pike turned a great double play Saturday morning, starting with a quick reaction to a line drive on her glove side then turning it to first to double up the runner and clear the bases for her team. She did well in holding the lead for her team.

The off-speed on right-handed pitcher Emma Storms (2029, Kansas City, Mo.) fooled many batters at the plate. It came in at the perfect height with just enough drop on it where the hitters could not touch it. Storms has a bright future in the circle that’s only going to get brighter.

Iowa Gold 12U is a very talented group of softball players and they made it known at the tournament. The team went 5-0 in the tournament. Sophia Schlader (2028, Urbandale, Iowa) arguably had the best showing at the tournament, as the right-handed pitcher showed her stuff working the zone. Her rise ball crossed the zone perfectly and lifted out of touch from the bat. Schlader showed great strength and consistency in the circle. Schlader also backed herself up in the batter’s box by recording two home runs over the weekend along with many solid drives to result in RBI.

Shelby Woods (2027, Madrid, Iowa) was just as impressive in the batter’s box for Iowa Gold 12U. The speedy runner consistently found her way on base, whether it be a drive down the line to score her teammate or a beautiful stagnant bunt to get herself on. Woods also showed her speed in the outfield, as the right fielder made a great rundown diving catch to keep runners off base in the championship game. Woods was a very impressive player offensively and defensively.

Also a part of the Iowa Gold 12U squad, Delaney Deangelo (2027, Ankeny, Iowa) was who you wanted up to start a two-out rally, which is what she did to help her team gain more of a lead in the championship game. Deangelo had a great feel for the barrel and getting it through the zone. She consistently drove the ball to the green to get herself on along with advancing her teammates. Deangelo only has room to grow at the plate and I can guarantee these drives will be over the fence soon enough.

Celise Kellepouris (2027, Olathe, Kan.) with the Firecrackers 12U- Teal had a great showing in the circle. She started out on top with back-to-back strikeouts and a grounder right to her in the first inning of her start on Sunday. Kellepouris also took advantage of being long by stretching and beating out the throw to first on a grounder to third. That height will become of benefit to her pitching in years to come.

-Molly Reyes

Kailey Steineger (2027, Basehor, Kan.) is a pitcher for Select. Kailey throws a mean rise ball and a wide variety of pitches with speed, precision, consistency and finesse. The two-way player consistently performed with composure under pressure and great character from the mound. The long and lean pitcher has undoubted potential that will continue to advance with maturity.

Another Select Fastpitch player with a bright future is Trinity Deters (2027, Basehor, Kan.). A catcher for Select, Trinity is a wall behind the plate who pops up eager with an arm. She possesses lateral drop and block mechanics that allow her to keep the ball in front and a quick pop time allows her to intimidate the runners, gaining control defensively. Up to bat from the right side, Trinity consistently goes with the pitch and uses a wide stance to hit with power.

A 5-foot-3 shortstop for Team Kansas 09-Wiehe, Aubrey Ziolo (2027, Basehor, Kan.) has a good feel for the bat from the right side of the plate. Aubrey had a solid performance from the middle infield, making routine plays and despite her youthful size, she hit for power using a short load up top and quick hands through the zone.

With an open stance, shifty load, and quick hands through the zone, Bella Avise (2027, Marshalltown, Iowa) has a very elegant right-handed swing that produced consistent line drives and RBIs for her team, 12A Iowa Gold.

-Brooklynn Sumonja

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