Shamrocks Finish 3rd at Tygart Valley Invitational

Shamrocks Finish 3rd at Tygart Valley Invitational The 2009 campaign continued with a solid showing at the annual Tygart Valley Invitational Tournament. Invited to attend as we often are, we had a great Saturday setting us up nicely for a run to the show on Sunday. Offense was once again the key in advancing the Shamrocks to the semi final round where they lost a hard fought 2-1 loss. Shamrocks had a chance to head to the Championship with bases loaded in the bottom of the 7th, with a defensive catch suitable for ESPN to end the run and place us 3rd for the weekend. This tournament was considered a preparatory event for our national championship run giving us a chance to play the best competition invited to this event from the valley and beyond.

SHAMROCKS TAKE 3rd AT SUMMER SPECTACULAR

SHAMROCKS TAKE 3rd AT SUMMER SPECTACULAR The Shamrocks traveled north to the rural farmlands of southern Pennsylvania to compete in the annual Summer Spectacular tournament. Eight games including lengthy rain delays made for two grueling days of softball against some of the best seasoned teams Pennsylvania has to offer. The Shamrocks are now 37-17-4 for the spring/summer season.

Shamrocks are Champions in Charlottesville

Shamrocks are Champions in Charlottesville The Shamrocks returned to Charlottesville to compete in the annual Battle of Charlottesville tournament. The Shamrocks offense was once again in high gear outscoring their opponents 37-6. The undefeated weekend was capped off with a hard fought 3-1 victory in the championship game on Sunday afternoon. The Shamrocks are now 30-12-4 for the spring/summer season.

Shamrocks Start Strong 6th seed of 42

Shamrocks Start Strong 6th seed of 42 The Shamrocks rolled into Harrisburg, PA for the annual Memorial Day Madness Tournament. Forty-two teams from six states and Canada competed at this premier three day event. The Shamrocks finished 5-1 in pool play and while outscoring their opponents 42-14. The strong showing in pool play resulted in a six seed in the Gold bracket where the Shamrocks were ultimately eliminated by the tournament runner up in a back and forth hard fought game where we were up 4-1, final score 6-4. Another strong showing for the Shamrocks amongst the some of the best teams the east coast has to offer.

Shamrocks Take 3rd at 16 Team Charlottesville Event, May 16-17

Shamrocks Take 3rd at 16 Team Charlottesville Event, May 16-17 The Shamrocks traveled south to Charlottesville to compete in the annual NSA Cash Bash Tournament. Shamrock bats were alive and the pitching and defense were up to the task as the Shamrocks outscored their opponents 15-4 in the rain shortened event. The tournament served as an excellent tune-up for the upcoming Memorial Day Madness Tournament in Pennsylvania.

Shamrocks Take 3rd at USSSA Fastpitch Frenzy

SHAMROCKS TAKE 3rd at USSSA FASTPITCH FRENZY With spring temperatures soaring into the 90's, the Shamrocks headed north to Maryland to compete in a 15 team event against some of the best teams Maryland has to offer. As the sole representative from outside Maryland, the Shamrocks were representing our reputation as well as fastpitch softball outside of Maryland. An undefeated Saturday resulted in a #3 seed for Sunday's bracket elimination play. Two hard fought wins Sunday morning, including a thrilling ITB victory against the Bayside Blues, advanced the Shamrocks to the semi finals. A late rally by the Shamrocks in the semi final game came up just short resulting in a tough 4-3 loss. The Shamrocks 14U Green are now 14-6-4 this spring season as they continue to prepare for the stepped up pace of the summer schedule.

Shamrocks finish 2nd Spring Fling, April 18-19

Shamrocks finish 2nd Spring Fling, 4/18-4/19 On the best weekend for weather of the year, the Shamrocks 14U team arrived ready play, pent up a bit from successive rain outs. Doing what we do best, the Shamrocks bats came alive drilling hit after hit, out scoring opponents 44 to 8. The Shamrock tradition of the best offense in the game bore out. After a tough loss by one run, sent us into the losers bracket, the team fought to reappear in the Championship. A bottom of the 7th hit by our opponent resulted in a tough one run loss in the championship placing runner up in the USSSA Spring Fling. A superb weekend of softball and a proud display of skill by the Shamrock Green squad. WE return to action next week as the season begins to pick up pace.

Green Bracket Championship, March 21-22

Green Bracket Championship, March 21-22 The Shamrocks arrived in Ashland, Virginia after winning it all there last year. Shamrock bats performed as expected and the team ran up 5 wins with one loss to win the Green bracket and defend the Championship. It is always fitting for the Shamrocks to win something called the St. Patricks day Open. Shamrocks out scored the opponents for the weekend 51 to 25 demonstrating that Shamrocks softball always brings a powerhouse offense. Another great Shamrock outing!

Shamrocks 14U Green Take Championship at Halloween Tournament, October 25-26

Shamrocks 14U Green Take Championship at Halloween Tournament, October 25-26 Accepting an invitation from one of the finest softball directors on the east coast, the Shamrocks played in one of the Mid Atlantic's premier Halloween events. Attended by teams from 4 states, the Shamrocks ended the fall season in Shamrock fashion, going 5-0 and winning it all. Scoring 50 runs while only allowing 7, the Shamrocks offensive machine was on fire in crushing style. Facing one of the best teams from Pennsylvania in the championship, the Shamrocks went down early allowing 2 home runs. After regrouping, the offense came alive and the slaughter rule kicked in to end the game 13 to 5 after five innings. The Shamrocks were unstoppable this weekend with excellent pitching and a tremendous offensive performance. The fall season allows us to learn and prepare for the ultimate goal of a national championship. The fall season concludes with a 19-5 record and an impressive finish! Not everyone can be a Shamrock, but when you are good enough to be one, you are the best! We will resurface in the spring ready to mount a run for our goal THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

Runner up at Potomac River Clash, October 4-5

Runner up at Potomac River Clash, October 4-5 The Shamrocks 14U Green claimed 2nd place in this 12 team annual event held in Sterling, VA. With 5 consecutive wins, including two against the Diamond Elite, the Shamrocks entered the championship game against the famous Ashburn Black, a second year 14U team. With a team of 13 year olds one 12 year old, the Rocks battled the older Ashburn Black with each team managing just one earned run. A series of late inning passed balls was the difference as the Ashburn Black team edged the Shamrocks 14U - Green. It was a strong tournament performance by the Shamrocks Green with a solid timely hitting and strong pitching performances from the starters. The Shamrocks 14U Green are a team to be reckoned with and among the very best at the 14U level.

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