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Posted by sandrunner2 Mon Jun 28, 2004 15:18:00 PDT
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0 responses 0 comments Two of the four Bakersfield Blast teams qualified to compete in the 2004 ASA West, Class B, Fast Pitch National Championships.

 

The 10-and-under team, coached by Mike Sweet, went undefeated at their qualifier in Paso Robles, Calif., last weekend. They took first place in the tournament, securing a spot in the 10-and-under National Championship, scheduled for August 2 to August 8 at ABC Park in St. Ann, Missouri.

 

The 12-and-under Red team, coached by Jeff Joseph, also took first place at their qualifier. They will attend the 12-and-under National Championship, scheduled for August 2 through 8 in College Station, Texas.

 

The 12-and-under Blue team, coached by Tim Hernandez, earned a record of 1-2 before being eliminated from their national qualifier. The team did a fine job, and will spend the rest of the summer attending other California tournaments, improving their game and having fun.

 

The 14-and-under team, coached by Steve Blackwood, placed fourth in their national qualifier. The fourth place finish earned them a bid to the regional tournament on July 10 and 11 in Paso Robles. There, the elder Blast team will need a first or second place finish in order to qualify for the 14-and-under National Championship, scheduled for August 2 through 8 in Moreno Valley, Calif.

 

 

SIDE BAR:

Tournament results to date:

10-and-under

Coach, Mike Sweet:

1^st place, Paso Robles, Calif., 5/30

2^nd place, Clovis, Calif., 6/6

1^st place, Hanford, Calif., 6/20

1^st place, Paso Robles, Calif., 6/27

 

12-and-under Red

Coach, Jeff Joseph:

4^th place, Paso Robles, Calif., 5/30

2^nd place, Clovis, Calif., 6/6

1^st place, Hanford, Calif., 6/20

1^st place, Paso Robles, Calif., 6/27

 

14-and-under

Coach, Steve Blackwood:

7^th place, Thousand Oaks, Calif., 5/30

2^nd place, Clovis, Calif., 6/6

4th place, Hanford, Calif., 6/20

4^th place, Santa Maria, Calif., 6/27

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