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Sorcerer Completes Fall Season Undefeated in Southern California
The Sorcerer Softball Club of Sorcerer Gold-Phil and Sorcerer Gold-Pete completed an outstanding fall season with a clean sweep of 12 wins and no loses in the Surf City Pre-Thanksgiving Showcase this past weekend.
As coaches from UCLA (including Olympic Gold Medalist Lisa Fernandez), Tennessee, Cal, Oregon, Illinois State, Miami University of Ohio, UC Davis, University of New Mexico, Arizona St., Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas,
Auburn, New Mexico St., BYU, Utah, Utah St., Houston,
Penn St., Florida St., North Carolina, N.C. State,
Iowa St., Cal St.-Northridge, Loyola Marymount, St.
Mary's, U.C. Riverside, Northwestern University and about a dozen others looked on, Sorcerer Gold-Phil won 5 games against strong competition in the final event of the fall season.
Sorcerer Gold-Phil compiled consecutive shut outs against the Pasttime Gold, Victory USA, and Washington Sidewiders before facing the traditionally strong Corona Angels coached by Marty Tyson. Despite giving up 6 runs to the Angels, 3 by homeruns, Sorcerer proved victorious scoring an impressive 8 runs.
In the final game of the season, Explosion came out strong, scoring the first and only run on a passed ball. But homeruns by Kasey Tydingco and Alex Robben, her second of the weekend, ended Explosion's hopes of a victory against Sorcerer.
In all, Sorcerer scored 30 runs and gave up 7 this weekend, ending the fall season undefeated in showcase play in Southern California.
Sorcerer Players Attract Attention at Nationals Futures Camp
From Brentt Eads at StudentSportsSoftball.com:
One thing you can say about Derek and Joanne Allister—they know how to throw a great party. Once again, the National Futures Camp held in Walnut, Calif. two weeks ago and organized by the husband and wife tandem was a big success based on opinions from players and coaches. Derek and Joann Allister Derek says there were four keys to the success of the party... uh, camp.
"First, the Mt. SAC (San Antonio College) venue was superb," he began. "They have a beautiful complex worthy of a major four year university.
Secondly, the weather was perfect. The early week rains cleared out, the sun shined and the wind stayed down. It was really a great two days for softball.
Third, the group of players played extremely well. We had a number of real surprises, and several nationally-known players cemented their reputations.
Finally, the college coach turnout was unbelievable. We had 51 Division 1 coaches in attendance representing 48 different schools. All the major conferences were represented: the Pac-10, the SEC, the Big 12, the Big 10, the ACC, the Big East, Conference USA, the Big West, the Mountain West, the WAC, the Sun Belt, the Missouri Valley, the Pacific Coast, the MAC, and the Mid-Continent, along with several independents. We also had several other Division II, Division III and NAIA coaches turn out, making it very impressive.
Needless to say, the event was a huge hit and we are extremely grateful to the college coaches who continue to believe and support our endeavors to help these athletes realize their dreams.
Without the tremendous support of these coaches, we could never make this a reality. This concept has come a long way since its inception in Las Vegas three years ago. We hope we will continue to be able to connect college coaches with such outstanding players in this way for years to come."
Based on discussions with key scouts and coaches, here are some of the highlights of players who stood out...
In the 2009 class, Jessica Shults, Megan Harvey, Emily Allard, Mikey Kenney, Allison Kutz and JC Clayton made big moves up and now appear to be national level recruits. Jenna Rich, Destiny Rodino and Jerrin Faasua cemented their status as big-time players and elite members of this class.
In the class of 2010, Courtney Ceo, Morghan Doughty, Madison Shipman and Nicole Morgan broke through in a big way. In fact, several college coaches in attendance felt that the athletic SS Courtney Ceo and the intriguing, but unknown SS Madison Shipman were two of the best prospects in the entire camp. Ceo is a high level athlete with superb defensive skills and a bat to match. Shipman is a tall and lanky athlete with all sorts of potential. Both will soon be elite players in this class. Tatum and Taylor Edwards, along with Laura Winter, Whitney Jones, Alex Robben and Pauline Monreal continued their ascension to the top of the 2010 class.
Of great interest to all who came to the camp was the outstanding potential displayed by the group of 2011's. Ally Carda, Nyree White, Breana Kostreba, Cheyenne Cordes and Stephany La Rosa were all rated by most in attendance to be some of the finest players in the camp. Amber Freeman, Hallie Wilson, Cheyenne Tarango, Jamie Sullivan and Amber Morrow weren't far behind. Logan Spaw, Tylyn Wells, Maria Sio and Danielle Henderson all showed flashes of brilliance. The camp was buzzing with excitement over the all-around skills, strength, power and athleticism of this high level group.
Chelsea Suitos verbals to the University of Arizona.
"I loved my visit," Chelsea said. "Arizona softball is run like a big family, and I really liked that about the program. And, of course, there's the tradition - all of those national championships. I think the coaches and other players offer me the best chance to become the best that I can be."
Suitos, who is a junior at Elk Grove H.S. in Elk Grove, Calif., narrowed a host of collegiate choices down to Florida and Northwestern, in addition to Arizona. A 4.0 student in high school, Suitos plans to major in psychology, most likely clinical psychology. "I think its a career that helps people," she said.
A slapper with 2.7 speed, Suitos joined Sorcerer Gold - Phil for the 2008 summer season, having played for Sorcerer Gold - Pete last fall. Her range, quickness, strong arm, competitive attitude and leadership qualities were among those attributes that generated widespread collegiate interest in her.
Major props to Chelsea and "Bear Down."
| Sorcerer third baseman Breana Kostreba has made a verbal commitment to accept a softball scholarship to the University of California. Kostreba, who is beginning her sophomore year at Aptos (CA) H.S., recently gave her commitment to Bears Head Coach Diane Ninemire. Kostreba had made an earlier visit to the Berkeley campus. "I had a great visit," Kostreba said. "I loved the campus. I'm focusing my studies in engineering and Cal offers many engineering options. I am also impressed with Coach Ninemire and her staff and I know I will be playing in a great softball program. I knew Cal was the right choice for me," she said.
Kostreba carries a 4.0 GPA at Aptos High. An all-league performer, she also was selected last fall to attend the prestigious National Futures Elite Camp, one of only four 2011 players nation-wide to be selected. Breana is one of a number of present and former Sorcerer players who are playing or will compete for the Bears. Junior Marissa Drewrey and soph Val Arioto are current Cal mainstays, and they will be joined by current Sorcerers 2009 infielder Jordan Wallace and 2010 second baseman Ashley Decker and 2010 first baseman Alex Robben. Last season nearly three dozen former Sorcerers played in Division I college programs across the nation. |
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