Monday, July 2, 2012
CABA 14AA State Runner-Ups
BombSquad headed down to Littleton for the 1st CABA State tournament on Friday, June 29. The boys played their first game at 8am against the HR Stixx. The first victory of the day came with a win of 21-1. BombSquad headed in to game 2 against the Elite Sports Porspect. Tighter win but another victory with a score of 9-2. Saturday the boys played against Summitt Extreme and pulled off victory #3 with a win of 20-0. 4th game of the tourney was against the Colorado Fury and BombSquad pulled out yet another win with a score of 20-1. Sunday's game was important because a win advanced the boys to the championship round. That win came against the Pueblo Bombers at 14-3. Championship game was seeded against the Wolverines, a team we've played 2 times before and beat. This game was tight through the 4th inning with a score of 4-1. BombSquad had a tough inning and the Wolverines pulled out ahead and the boys just couldn't catch up. CABA State Runner-Ups is a great victory and title to own. Good job boys!!
Sunday, July 1, 2012
14AA Super Series State Champs
Super Series State tourney in Woodland Park was an interesting weekend. The weekend started with a drive through the Springs to Woodland Park. Our parents and players witnessed the start of what ended up being a very horrific fire in the state. The boys were able to play 3 pool games after finally being evacuated from the area on
Sunday. Those 3 games were prosperous with victories in all. Based on successful pool play, the State title was awarded to BombSquad. Way to go boys!!!
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
14U USSSA Tourney
BombSquad hit the fields at Pioneer Park on Saaturday June 9 and 10. Saturday was a rough start to the weekend going 1-1. First game was against the Colorado Predators and the boys lost 11-8, after being ahead the majority of the game. Getting their focus the boys went in to a game against the Wolverines. Luckliy a big "W" was gained with a score of 7-6. BombSquad ended up seeding 3rd in their pool giving them an 8am game on Sunday. With single elimination on the line, the boys pulled out a victory against the HR Stixx, socre was 6-3. Next game up was against the Wolverines the boys faced the day earlier. Another victory with a score of 10-7. These 2 wins placed the BombSquad in the championship game against the Scottsbluff BearCats. BombSquad appeared to have a fresh and winning attitude, pulling out a WIN with a score of 9-1.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Strike Gold Tournament
Super Series Strike Gold Tournament was held on June 2 and 3. Only 4 teams were entered however BombSquad was able to face teams they have never seen before. Saturday wasn't too challenging as the boys pulled off 2 victories. Sunday they faced a 14 Majors team with an impressive record. The first game was pool play and BombSquad beat the Bulldogs. Due to single elimination, both teams would face each other in the championship round. Tight game all the way through but a couple of errors brought the boys up short for the victory.
Super Series Wood Bat Tournament
BombSquad headed off to Woodland Park the weekend of May 26th and 27th for a wood bat tournament. Hosted by Super Series, this is the first time the boys have been in this type of tourney. Aluminum bat, wood bat....it doesn't matter to BombSquad. The boys came out with a weekend victory placing #1 in the tourney.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Mother's Day Invitational
Saturday, May 11 BombSquad hit Lakewood Park for the CABA Mother's Day Invitational. First game of the day was against the Highlands Ranch Bulldogs. BombSquad hit, threw and slid their way to a 6 - 1 victory. Second game of the cold and moist day was against the Chatfield Rockers. Another quick victory at 14 - 0 sent us on our way home for the day. We wait now on this cold Mother's Day as games are delayed an hour.
Battle at the Fort
BombSquad hit the field on May 4 for the Battle at the Fort. An early 8am game against one of the #1 teams in the state, the Eaton Reds, was a hard fought battle. BombSquad took the early lead for the first several innings. One big hit for Eaton and they jumped ahead winning the battle 12 - 5. Little time in between games and the boys were fueled and ready to go against Hitstreak Elite. The boys rallied a win here with a score of 11 - 4. Wait for Day 2....
Sunday morning arrives with another 8am game against the Boulder Bison Purple. BombSquad pulled out a good win with a score of 4 - 0 against a tough, local 14 year old team. Because of our seeding, we are now faced to play against the Eaton Reds. With our fearless leader out of state, the coahces stepped IN and the players stepped UP. Eaton took an early 8 - 1 lead through the 5th inning. Things didn't look in our favor, yet the boys played their hearts out with intensity and a true competitive spirit. Not quite sure the order of things, but BombSquad starting creeping in and the tightening the score. Before you know it the socre is 8 - 6, then 10 - 8 BombSquad, then 10 - 10, then 12 - 10 BombSquad, then 12 - 12........then BombSquad, after 2 extra innings, a 3 hour game, comes out with the WIN at 15 - 12! Probably the best played BombSquad game ever! Now the boys have ot head straight in to the semi-finals of the Championship bracket of the 14 DU2. BombSquad fought hard however lost to ProSwing 6 - 2. Great job BombSquad....3rd Place in the top bracket!!
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Triple Crown Pennant Race: Day 1
BombSquad started the day with a 9am game against the Erie Tigers. Tough game....loss with a score of 9-6. The boys went straight in to game 2 against Pro Swing of Fort Collins. BombSquad just couldn't get the ball rolling and lost 10-2. 26 teams are in this 14U tournament hosted by Triple Crown. We wait now to see which bracket the team see will be seeded in for Sunday.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Spring Swing #2
BombSquad entered the Triple Crown Spring Swing #2 this past weekend. First game on Saturday was against the Double Angels Navy, another 14AAA team. The boys had a productive game and came out with a 7-2 victory. With a 15 minute break, the boys hit the field for game 2 against the Highlands Ranch Cobras. Game was slow moving, lots of errors and the boys couldn't pull out a win. Final score was 5-2 with the boys going in to Sunday at 1-1. Sunday morning Mother Nature refused to cooperate and the tournament was cancelled due to rain and snow.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Dakota Ridge Diamond Classic
BombSquad hit the field for a one day tournament on Saturday, April 7. 8 teams were registered at the 14 year old AA level. BombSquad started the morning against the Pueblo Terminators and came out with a 5-3 victory. Next game of pool play was against the Parker Bandits. The boys made this a quick game with a mercy rule win 16-1. The 5:30 game was the semi-finals against the Littleton Throwbacks. BombSquad pulled out another win with a 10-2 victory. Nightime was rolling in along with the chill and wind, leading us in to the championship round. Gametime was to be 7:30....we waited and waited and finally began play at 9:09pm. Needless to say we had sleeping siblings, yawning players and field lights that were expected to time out at 11pm. The Pueblo Terminators had the lead most of the game, however BombSquad pulled out a one run topper to end the game 5-4. Game ended one inning early due to city ordinances with the lights. No photos of the boys getting the medals....I was snuggled up in too many blankets and one of the parents with a sleeping sibling on my lap!
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
14U Triple Crown DroughtBuster: Day 2
BombSquad completed pool play and entered Sunday play in the lower bracket. First game up was against the Brighton Bulldogs, a 14AAA team. BombSquad pulled out a terrific win at 9-4 which placed us in the semi-finals. Once again the boys had to face the Dakota Ridge Eagles, same team they played on Saturday. Tough loss with a score of 7-3, however great efforts by ALL against a 14 Majors team!!
14U Triple Crown DroughtBuster: Day 1
BombSquad headed in to a combined 14 year old tournament held by Triple Crown On march 24 and 25. !st day out was tough. First game was against the Rocky Mountain Hit Club Rangers; 14 Majors team. Tough loss at a score of 12-3. Second game on Saturday was against the Dakota Ridge Eagles, another 14 Majors team. BombSquad held their own and took a loss by only one run with a final score of 8-7.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Luck of the Irish: Sunday March 18
Day 2 we faced the Lakewood Black Sox, another 14AAA team. Victory once again with a score of 7-5. BombSquad then progressed to the championship game which was against the only other 14AA team registered in the tournament. The boys faced the Red Dawgs and came out on top at 12-0. Great experience over the weekend playing against teams one level above us. Good job BombSquad!!
Luck of the Irish: Saturday March 17
BombSquad headed in to their first tournament of the season in Golden, CO. The boys played against 14 year olds at the AAA level. First game was against the Dirty Dozen and resulted in a 4-1 win. 2 hours later the boys hit the field again against the Chatfield Chargers. VICTORY with a 7-2 win.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
BombSquad opens their 2012 season!
BombSquad had a season opener on Wednesday, March 14 against the Fairview Feeder team. Final score is a bit unknown, however BombSquad came out on top by exercising their practice skills. Great job to all!!
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