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Saturday's games in the Running Rebels Gold Showcase were cancelled due to rain, but Sunday was bright and sunny as Sorcerer put a number of new faces on the field against the Grapettes Gold and the All-American Sports Academy.
Shown here with Sorcerer Maya Burns (courtesy of Troy Decker) are four new Sorcerer faces, members of the Sorcerer 10U team coached by Rick Robben, who came to watch the "big girls" play.
From the looks of it, the Sorcerer organization will be continue to be strong for many years to come!
Sorcerer Maya Burns Commits to Stanford
Sorcerer catcher Maya Burns has verbally committed to accept a softball scholarship to Stanford University. Maya, who attends St. Ignatius College Prep. in San Francisco, chose the Cardinal, coached by John Rittman, from a host of schools across the nation who were interested in bringing her into their programs.
Stanford is the right combination of academic excellence and top-echelon softball, she said, and it is actually located closer to her San Mateo home than her high school. Burns loves the opportunity to attend school in the Bay Area, and also cites the coaching staff, softball facility, and chance to play in the Pac 10 as athletic reasons for her selection. And, "It is really hard to beat a Stanford education," Maya said.
Burns' offer from Stanford is the result of marked improvements on her part, both in the classroom and on the field. She earned a 4.0 GPA throughout her junior year at one of the region's strongest academic high schools, achieved a dramatic increase in SAT scores, and became a much more accomplished hitter and receiver.
"We are incredibly proud of Maya for elevating her academics, for vast improvements in her hitting and catching, and for becoming a team leader," Sorcerer coach Phil Mumma said.
She will join former Sorcerer pitcher Becky McCullough at Stanford.
Maya is the fifth summer player to verbal in recent weeks.
Congratulations, Maya!
Sorcerer Shenise Cox Commits to the University of New Mexico!
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Sorcerer outfielder Shenise Cox has verbally committed to accept a scholarship to the University of New Mexico. The Lobos, coached by Ty Singleton, are members of the Mountain West Conference. Cox has been an all-league performer at Deer Valley High School in Antioch, Calif., where she has played outfield, third base and catcher. She primarily patrolled left field for this year's summer team. Shenise, who recently returned from an unofficial visit to New Mexico, selected the Lobos over a number of other schools extending offers. New Mexico is the right fit for her, she said, having been impressed by the University, Singleton and his staff, their commitment to building a winning program, the softball facility, and Albuquerque, where the school is located. Shenise joined Sorcerer Gold-Phil, from Sorcerer Gold-Pete, where she played last fall, She is the third summer team player to verbal in recent weeks. Other commitments are expected soon. Congratulations, Shenise! |
Sorcerers Mackenzey Bard, Ashley Rose, and Jessica Moore Verbal
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Bard (2008) verballed to San Jose State, coached by USA Men's National Team coach Peter Turner and USA Women's National Team member Vicky Galindo. A right handed pitcher, Mackenzie was an all-league performer for Napa High School and was selected to the Sacramento Bee's All-Metro team. |
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Rose (2008), a right-handed hitting infielder, committed to San Diego State. coached by Kathy Van Wyk. Ashley, who earlier played for Sorcerer's 14U team, has played at both corners and at second for Sorcerer Gold. She was selected as an all-league shortstop for Carondolet H.S. in Concord and attended the West Coast All-Stars National Elite Futures Camp. |
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Moore (2009), who recently joined Sorcerer Gold-Phil to play in ASA Gold Nationals, verballed to the University of Oregon, coached by Hall of Fame former pitcher Kathy Arendsen. Earlier this summer she pitched for Sorcerer Gold-Pete. Jessica is an all-league performer for Sutter H.S. in Sutter, CA and led her team to the 2006 section championship. She will ultimately rejoin Sorcerers Lindsey and Kelsey Chambers (2008) as members of the Oregon Duck program. |
Sorcerer To Face Nor Cal Best in Alameda
| Time | Game | 9:00 AM | All American Sports Acadamey vs. NorCal Shockers |
| 11:00 AM | All American Sports Academy vs. San Jose Strikkers |
| 1:00 PM | Sorcerers (Phil) vs. San Jose Strikkers |
| 3:00 PM | Sorcerers (Phil) vs. All American Sports Academy |
| 5:00 PM | NorCal Shockers vs. San Jose Strikkers |
| 7:00 PM | NorCal Shockers vs. Sorcerers (Phil) |
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