Category: ASA

2002 ASA Men’s Super Slow Pitch Nationals

2002 held at Sanford Memorial Stadium in Sanford, Florida on September 12-15.


Champion – Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS, Albertville, Minnesota
Runner Up – Backman/Dan Smith/Menosse/Easton, San Jose, California


  • MVP – Jeff Wallace, Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS
  • HR Leader – Jeff Wallace, Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS – 14
  • Batting Leader – Jeff Hall, Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton – .909
  • Offensive MVP – Jeff Hall, Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Andy Purcell, Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS (9-14, .643, 5 HR, 11 RBI, 10 Runs)
C – Hank Garris, Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS (11-16, .688, 7 HR, 12 RBI, 16 Runs)
1B – Jeff Wallace, Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS (17-19, .865, 14 HR, 26 RBI, 15 Runs)
2B – Rusty Bumgardner, Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS (13-18, .722, 8 HR, 10 RBI, 15 Runs)
SS – John Mello, Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS (7-12, .583, 7 HR, 11 RBI, 11 Runs)
3B – Mike Shenk, Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS (13-17, 765, 5 HR, 7 RBI, 10 Runs)
MI – Todd Martin, Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS (9-17, .529, 7 HR, 12 RBI, 9 Runs)
OF – Robin Higgonbotham, Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton
OF – Ronnie James, Mid-South/Mizuno
OF – Brad Stiles, Long Haul (7-13, .538, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 8 Runs)
EP – Dewayne Nevitt, Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton
UT – Jeff Hall, Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton (20-22, .909)
UT – Jeff Ott, Mid-South/Mizuno
UT – David Hood, Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton
UT – Demond Thomas, Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Shane DuBose, Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton
C – Scott Brown, Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton
1B – J. C. Phelps, New Construction
2B – Brett Helmer, Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton
SS – Dal Beggs, Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/Worth
3B – Albert Davis, Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/Worth
MI – Dennis Rulli, Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/Worth
OF – Dewayne Frizzell, Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/Worth
OF – Johnny McCraw, Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton
OF – Scott King, Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS (8-16, .500, 2 HRs, 7 RBIs, 7 Runs)
EP – Randy Kortokrax, Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/Worth
UT – Todd Volkers, Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/Worth
UT – Chaun DeMars, Mid-South/Mizuno
UT – Todd Joerling, Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton
UT – Randall Boone, Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS (9-16, .563, 4 HR, 10 RBI, 8 Runs)


FINAL STANDINGS

1. Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS Albertville, MN (4-0)
2. Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton, San Jose, CA (3-2)
3. Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/Worth, Columbus, OH (3-2)
4. Mid-South/Mizuno, Portage, IN (3-2)
5t. Phonemasters/K&G/TPS, Wood River, IL (1-2)
5t. New Construction, Shelbyville, IN (1-2)
7t. W.W. Gay/Aubrey’s/Mizuno/TPS, Gainesville, FL (0-2)
7t. Team Mizuno, Fort Pierce, FL (1-2)
9. Team AH/TPS, Dayton, OH (0-2)

2002 ASA Men’s B Slow Pitch Nationals

2002 ASA B held at Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on October 3-5.


Champion – Tailgaters/R&R, Hagerstown, Maryland (EAST)
Runner Up – Team Miken/Michelob, Caledonia, Minnesota (WEST)


2002 ASA East held at Valdosta, Georgia on September 19-22.


Champion – Tailgaters/R&R, Hagerstown, Maryland
Runner Up – Deluxe Bakery, Bellmawr, New Jersey


ASA B EAST ALL AMERICANS FIRST TEAM

Pitcher – Jerome Patterson, Tailgaters/R & R Trim/Worth
Catcher – Angelo Santiago, Deluxe Bakery
First Base – Bryan Borowy, Twohig III
Second Base – Mick Byers, Tailgaters/R & R Trim/Worth
Third Base – Jeff Reynolds, Tailgaters/R & R Trim/Worth
Shortstop – Anthony DeFrancisco, Deluxe Bakery
Outfield – Walt Dodson, Wakulla Bank
Outfield – Ralph Sims, Deluxe Bakery
Outfield – Bill Bakner, Tailgaters/R & R Trim/Worth
Outfield – Brett Livingston, Tailgaters/R & R Trim/Worth
Utility – Ryan Kennedy, Randy’s Sports
Utility – Derek Dolgowicz, Twohig III
Utility – George Hodge, Deluxe Bakery
Utility – Kevin Keefer, Deluxe Bakery
Utility – Bob Cleaver, Deluxe Bakery

ASA B EAST ALL AMERICANS SECOND TEAM

Pitcher – Justin Muccarielli, Lookers/Lotierzo
Catcher – Jim Nye, Frederick Chevrolet
First Base – Butch Martel, Billy’s Sports Bar
Second Base – Pat Walsh, Gator’s Saloon
Third Base – Jim Clayton, KAOS
Shortstop – Rocky Wills, Tailgaters/R & R Trim/Worth
Outfield – Mike Engler, Gator’s Saloon
Outfield – Thomas Paturzo, Lookers/Lotierzo
Outfield – Robert Fair, Frederick Chevrolet
Outfield – Kevin Breckenridge, Tailgaters/R & R Trim/Worth
Utility – Jeff Krushinski, Frederick Chevrolet
Utility – Chad Dean, Love’s Jewelers
Utility – Greg Ruth, Frederick Chevrolet
Utility – Doug Virden, Coors Light/Mizuno
Utility – Chad LaFontaine, Billy’s Sports Bar


FINAL STANDINGS

1. Tailgaters/R&R Trim/Worth, Hagerstown, MD (6-1)
2. Deluxe Bakery, Bellmawr, NJ (9-2)
3. Frederick Chevrolet, Harrisburg, PA (4-2)
4. Randy’s Sports, Brookhaven, MS (4-2)
5t. Love’s Jewelers, Phoenix City, AL (3-2)
5t. JC Casner Equipment, Reading, PA (4-2)
7t. Twohig III, Cleveland, OH (4-2)
7t. Coors Light/Hale Storm, Mansfield, OH (5-2)
9t. American Mizuno, Mangate, FL (2-2)
9t. Spindle Tech/Pub Outback/Worth, Lawrenceburg, IN (2-2)
9t. KAOS, Palos Hills, IL (3-2)
9t. Billy’s Sports Bar, Manchester, NH (2-2)
13t. Lookers/Lotierzo, Scotch Plains, NJ (3-2)
13t. Winter Brothers, Blue Point, NY (3-2)
13t. Auto Max, Albany, GA (3-2)
13t. Gator’s Saloon, Pittsburgh, PA (1-2)
17t. D. J. Mizuno, Syracuse, NY (2-2)
17t. All Star Diner, Decatur, IL (1-2)
17t. County Sports, West Point, VA (2-2)
17t. Questar Capital, Topeka, IN (2-2)
17t. American Family/Mission, Roberts, WI (2-2)
17t. Throop Softball, Springfield, IL (2-2)
17t. C&D Appliance, Evansville, IN (1-2)
17t. Wakulla Bank, Crawfordville, FL (2-2)
25t. Emo Softball, York, PA (1-2)
25t. Don’s No Man’s Land, East Alton, IL (1-2)
25t. Cross River Construction, Norwalk, CT (1-2)
25t. Can Do Metals, St. Anne, IL (1-2)
25t. Trimex/Southern Rental/Exit 62, Walton, KY (1-2)
25t. Giant Glass/Nike, N. Andover, PA (1-2)
25t. Budweiser/Marshfield Merchants, Marshfield, WI (0-2)
25t. Jean Shoppe, MacKenzie, TN (1-2)
33t. Texas Roadhouse/Miken, Grayson, KY (0-2)
33t. Bounds & McPike Carpet, Bloomington, IN (0-2)
33t. Oakley Blacktop, Dayton, OH (0-2)
33t. Wells & West Samurais, Mineral Bluff, GA (0-2)
33t. Sports Coop, Wildwood, FL (0-2)
33t. Coors Light/Mizuno, Greenwood, IN (0-2)
33t. Byrns Construction, East Moline, IL (0-2)
33t. Gill’s Automotive, Manchester, NH (0-2)
33t. Lumber Kings, Valdosta, GA (0-2)
33t. River City Ready Mix/Bud Light, LaCrosse, WI (0-2)
33t. Mercersburg, Mercersburg, PA (0-2)


2002 ASA West held at McAllen, Texas on September 18-21.


Champion – Team Miken/Michelob, Caledonia, Minnesota
Runner Up – Meridian Softball, Houston, Texas


ASA B WEST ALL AMERICANS FIRST TEAM

Pitcher – Mike Skelton, Team Miken/Michelob
Catcher – Kenny Seymour, Texas Merchants
First Base – Steve Hall, Meridian Softball
Second Base – Dave Feather, Meridian Softball
Third Base – Shawn Bauer, Team Miken/Michelob
Shortstop – Steve Lynn, Meridian Softball
Outfield – Randy King, Team Miken/Michelob
Outfield – Dustin Payne, Tharaldson Enterprises
Outfield – Ken McMullen, Meridian Softball
Outfield – Mike Swanson, Tharaldson Enterprises
Utility – Carlos Rosales, Diablos
Utility – Bud Weathers, Meridian Softball
Utility – Tony Hansen, Team Miken/Michelob
Utility – Mark Auguedahl, Team Miken/Michelob
Utility – Gerald Nixon, Texas Merchants

ASA B WEST ALL AMERICANS FIRST TEAM

Pitcher – Bruce Neitsch, Texas Merchants
Catcher – Joel Granberg, Tharaldson Enterprises
First Base – Cory Klug, Team Miken/Michelob
Second Base – Matt Tharaldson, Tharaldson Enterprises
Third Base – Eric Peterson, Tharaldson Enterprises
Shortstop – Sergio Guerrero, Diablos
Outfield – Jerry Mahan, Texas Twins
Outfield – Mark Cerny, Meridian Softball
Outfield – Jeff Cross, Texas Merchants
Outfield – Perry Piatz, Tharaldson Enterprises
Utility – Tony Cooper, Meridian Softball
Utility – Gilbert Garcia, Texas Twins
Utility – Cesar Garza, Diablos
Utility – Tom Meuhlenkemp, Team Miken/Michelob
Utility – Shane Piatz, Tharaldson Enterprises


FINAL STANDINGS

1. Team Miken/Michelob, Caledonia, MN (6-0)
2. Meridian Softball, Houston, TX (6-2)
3. Texas Merchants, Houston, TX (4-2)
4. Tharaldson Enterprises, Fargo, ND (6-2)
5t. Texas Twins, San Antonio, TX (4-2)
5t. Diablos, McAllen, TX (3-2)
7t. Albuquerque Merchants, Albuquerque, NM (3-2)
7t. East Texas Mavericks, Lufkin, TX (3-2)
9t. Network/FOB/Jazz, Inver Grove Heights, MN (3-2)
9t. Carmen’s Congressman, Cloquet, MN (4-2)
9t. Coaches Choice/Ovsak Financial, Fargo, ND (2-2)
9t. Boxers/MGD, Faribault, MN (3-2)
13t. D&L Express, Winona, MN (2-2)
13t. Oswego Drywall/Demarini, Portland, OR (2-2)
13t. Upper Deck/Worth, Danville, IA (3-2)
13t. Fairfield Rebels, Fairfield, IA (3-2)
17t. Capital City Construction, Bismarck, ND (2-2)
17t. Boomers, San Antonio, TX (2-2)
17t. All Star Plumbing/Crossroads, Lawton, OK (1-2)
17t. J&H Wall, Inver Grove Heights, MN (1-2)
17t. Moseng’s Adjusters, Montivido, MN (1-2)
17t. Eagle Siding/Easton, Burnsville, MN (1-2)
17t. Floor Concepts, Lincoln, NE (1-2)
17t. Team Ripp, McAllen, TX (1-2)
25t. Bellrud Transport, Fargo, ND (0-2)
25t. Promotional Resources, St. Joseph, MN (0-2)
25t. Southside/HMC/Spikes, Faribault, MN (1-2)
25t. Thompson Tile/Hoehn Trucking, Owatonna, MN (0-2)
25t. Minnehaha Liquors/Worth, St. Paul, MN (0-2)
25t. Veissman Trucking, Burnsville, MN (0-2)
25t. Payne’s Sports Legends, Hugo, OK (0-2)
25t. Pearson’s/SS Design, Shakopee, MN (0-2)
33t. Warning Track Power, College Station, TX (0-2)
33t. Lawton Heat, Lawton, OK (0-2)
33t. 3 Star Construction, Browerville, MN (0-2)

2002 ASA Men’s (10) Modified Pitch Nationals

2002 held at Cedar Rapids, Iowa on September 5-7.


Champion –  Dillinger’s, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Runner Up – Monticello Sports, Monticello, Iowa


  • MVP – Paul Wagner, Dillinger’s
  • HR Champion – Mark Lyness, Monticello Sports
  • Batting Champion – Dave Zaeska, Home State Bank

2002 FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Todd Albrecht, Dillingers
P – Rick Beers, Daniels
P – Kenny Schaul, Monticello Sports
C – Jeff Moon, Dillingers
1B – Scott Fritz, Monticello Sports
2B – Paul Wagner, Dillingers
3B – Rusty Kryzanowski, Dillingers
SS – Dave Zaeska, Home State Bank
OF – Mark Lyness, Monticello Sports
OF – Mark Roedl, Dillingers
OF – TJ Crandell, Hovden Oil
OF – Lou Ervin, Fran-Gard Properties
UTIL – Paul Tolvstad, Dillingers
UTIL – Ty Fish, Daniels
UTIL – Dan Barnes, Daniels


FINAL STANDINGS

1. Dillinger’s, Fond du Lac, WI (5-0)
2. Monticello Sports, Monticello, IA (4-2)
3. Daniels, Binghampton, NY (3-2)
4. Fran-Gard Properties, Cedar Rapids, IA (3-2)
5t. JPT Electric, Ashby, MA (3-2)
5t. Goode’s Inn, Weyauwega, WI (4-2)
7t. The Bar, Kimberly, WI (2-2)
7t. Hovden Oil, Decorah, IA (2-2)
9t. Task King Softball, Plymouth, MI (2-2)
9t. Oelwein Merchants, Oelwein, IA (1-2)
9t. Strawberry Point Merchants, Strawberry Point, IA (1-2)
9t. Home State Bank, Atwater, MN (2-2)
13t. The Bandits, Mason, MI (1-2)
13t. Silver Edge Co-Op, Edgewood, IA (1-2)
13t. Eye Care Center, Port Huron, MI (1-2)
13t. A-1 Screenprinting, Cedar Rapids, IA (1-2)
17t. Groovin With Tabuki, Keystone, IA (0-2)
17t. Bay Area Merchants, Brooks, ME (0-2)
17t. The Alibi, Lamont, IA (0-2)
17t. Miller’s Softball, Lamont, IA (0-2)

2002 ASA Men’s (9) A Modified Pitch Nationals

2002 held at Marietta, Georgia on August 29-September 2.


Champion –  L&P/Kaytes/LPP, Staten Island, New York
Runner Up – Meineke Softball, Yorktown, New York


  • MVP – N/A
  • Batting Champion – N/A
  • HR Champion – Chad McConnell, L&P/Kaytes/LPP
  • HR Champion – Jeff Hasting, Netspoke

2002 FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Steve Mikos, L&P/Kaytes/LPP
P – Gary Thomas, Meineke Softball
P – John Conway, Trump Softball
C – Frank DeGroat, Meineke Softball
1B – Jeff Hooks, L&P/Kaytes/LPP
2B – Dave Simon, Trump Softball
3B – George McConnell, L&P/Kaytes/LPP
SS – Rey Garcia, Ocean Glass/Westminster Chiropractic
OF – Joe Johnston, Shaw Chiropractic
OF – Jeff Hasting, Netspoke
OF – Nate Craique, Netspoke
OF – Tim Curley, Meineke Softball
UTIL – Chad McConnell, L&P/Kaytes/LPP
UTIL – Jake Benoit, Netspoke
UTIL – Jerry Rosen, Trump Softball


2002 SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Tom Lagrow, Warriors Softball Club
P – Steve Mathers, Team Budweiser
P – Ted Rorick, Trump Softball
C – Tom Lambert, Netspoke
1B – Mike Culver, Team Budweiser
2B – Jamie Owens, Team Budweiser
3B – Mark Laurent, Ocean Glass/Westminster Chiropractic
SS – Derrick Wolfe, Team Budweiser
OF – Jack Atwater, Warriors Softball Club
OF – K.C. Kirkpatrick, Team Budweiser
OF – Mo Kandous, L&P/Kaytes/LPP
OF – Ryan Andrzejewski, Team Budweiser
UTIL – Jack Mullin, Ocean Glass/Westminster Chiropractic
UTIL – Erich Schiemen, Shaw Chiropractic
UTIL – Jimmy Smith, Warriors Softball Club


FINAL STANDINGS

1. L&P/Kaytes/LPP, Staten Island, NY (7-0)
2. Meineke Softball, Yorktown, NY (7-2)
3. Trump Softball, Troy, NY (5-2)
4. Ocean Glass/Westminster Chiropractic, Westminster, MA (4-2)
5t. Shaw Chiropractic, Port Huron, MI (6-2)
5t. Netspoke, Pembroke, NH (6-2)
7t. Team Budweiser, Farmington Hills, MI (5-2)
7t. Warriors Softball Club, Chapel Hill, NC (5-2)
9t. Legends-Modesto, East Wareham, MA (3-2)
9t. Gartner, Bayshore, NY (3-2)
9t. Adco Electric, Staten Island, NY (2-2)
9t. Framingham Cardinals, Framingham, MA (3-2)
13t. Budweiser, Greensboro, MD (3-2)
13t. Don F Rio, Brooklyn, NY (3-2)
13t. Lakeway Sports, Bean Station, TN (3-2)
13t. B.S.C., Oxford, PA (3-2)
17t. Hollywood Sports Complex, Montrose, MN (2-2)
17t. New Jersey Express, Ringwood, NJ (2-2)
17t. Heimey’s Place, Delano, MN (2-2)
17t. Leisure Zone All-Stars, Morristown, TN (2-2)
17t. Baywood Softball Club, Saginaw, MI (2-2)
17t. Dominican All-Stars, Miami, FL (2-2)
17t. Center Café Sports Pub, Billerica, MA (2-2)
17t. Durham Speed Boys, Durham, NC (2-2)
25t. El Sur, Tampa, FL (0-2)
25t. Cobras, Millington, TN (1-2)
25t. Strikers/O’Hare’s, Bay City, MI (1-2)
25t. Coolidge Corner Clubhouse, Framington, MA (1-2)
25t. Tool Shed, Staten Island, NY (1-2)
25t. Starter & Generator Brewers, Morristown, TN (1-2)
25t. Franco Landscaping, Butler, NJ (1-2)
25t. Stingers, Woodstock, GA (1-2)
33t. Boichot Concrete, DeWitt, MI (1-2)
33t. Tastee Freeze/Grand Slam, Bridesville, DE (0-2)
33t. Fort Apache Dodgers, Bronx, NY (0-2)
33t. Testa’s Resaurant, Portland, ME (0-2)
33t. The Zone, Atlanta, GA (0-2)
33t. Secory Flyers, Fort Gratiot, MI (0-2)
33t. Apogean Marketing, Pompano Beach, FL (0-2)
33t. K. C. All-Stars, Atlanta, GA (0-2)
33t. Downtown Café/Town Plot Spirit Shop, Waterbury, CT (0-2)
33t. Freebirds, Atlanta, GA (0-2)
33t. Talbert’s, Chapel Hill, NC (0-2)
33t. Nabozney’s, Port Huron, MI (0-2)
33t. Legends-Appfolt, Webster, MA (0-2)
33t. Stealth Security Guard Service, West Islip, NY (0-2)
33t. Rick’s Auto Body, Midland, MI (0-2)

2002 ASA Men’s Major Slow Pitch Nationals

2002 held at Johnson City, Tennessee on August 30-September 1.


Champion – Twin States/Worth, Jackson, Mississippi
Runner Up – Chase/Reece/Roosters/Easton, Columbus, Ohio


  • MVP – Richard White, Twin States/Worth
  • Batting Champion – Nick Block, Team AH/TPS – .818
  • HR Champion – Ron Wilson, Lighthouse Baptist/Sports World/Easton – 13

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Charlie Brown, Twin States/Worth
C – Ed Hicks, Twin States/Worth
1B – Scott Summerlin, Twin States/Worth
2B – John Steele, Perkins Roofing/Watanabe/TPS
3B – Nick Block, Team AH/TPS (18-22, .818)
SS – Shay Cooper, Twin States/Worth
OF – Richard White, Twin States/Worth (20-27, .741 5 HR)
OF – Bobby Hughes, Chase/Reece/Roosters/Easton
OF – Ron Wilson, Lighthouse Baptist/Sports World/Easton
OF – Wayne Habermehl, Phone Masters/K & G
UT – Billy Byrd, Phone Masters/K & G
UT – Troy Summerfield, Phone Masters/K & G
UT – Todd Thomas, Twin States/Worth
UT – Dennis Rulli, Chase/Reece/Roosters/Easton
UT – Mark Weaver, Chase/Reece/Roosters/Easton


FINAL STANDINGS

1. Twin States/Worth, Jackson, MS (5-0)
2. Chase/Reece/Roosters/Easton, Columbus, OH (4-2)
3. Phone Masters/K & G, Wood River, IL (3-2)
4. Perkins Roofing/Watanabe/TPS, Cincinnati, OH (2-2)
5t. Lighthouse Baptist/Sports World/Easton, Chattanooga, TN (3-2)
5t. Team AH/TPS, Dayton, OH (2-2)
7t. Jonesborough/TPS, Mt. Carmel, TN (0-2)
7t. U.S. Armed Forces, Pensacola, FL (1-2)
9t. New Construction, Shelbyville, IN (0-2)
9t. US Vinyl/Worth, Chattanooga, TN (0-2)
9t. Solway Hardware, Oak Ridge, TN (0-2)

2002 ASA Women’s Major Modified Pitch Nationals

2002 held at Spokane, Washington on August 8-11.


Champion – Vyper Sportswear, Spokane, Washington
Runner Up – Roger’s Renegades, Spokane, Washington


  • MVP – N/A
  • Batting Champion – N/A
  • HR Champion – N/A

2002 FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Elizabeth Sanchez, Julie’s
P – Diane Stanford, Stadium Sports
P – Nicole Adamson, Roger’s Renegades
C – Tanya DeGeest, Stadium Sports
C – Missy Sharp, Stadium Sports
1B – Deb Smith, Roger’s Renegades
2B – Terry Galley, Roger’s Renegades
3B – Johanna Castillo, Julie’s
SS – M.J. Williams, Stadium Sports
OF – Megan Trembly, Roger’s Renegades
OF – Linda Bushinski, Stadium Sports
OF – Natalie Jufer, Julie’s
OF – Laura Daniels, Roger’s Renegades
DH – Kristi Kuntz, Stadium Sports
UTIL – Lori Bell, Roger’s Renegades


2002 SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Kathy White, Stadium Sports
P – Desiree Alloggiamento, Julie’s
P – LaDonna Boyd, Polanski’s
C – Kristen Taylor, Roger’s Renegades
1B – Linda Lensch, Julie’s
2B – Rikki Jackson, Stadium Sports
3B – Anna Mendez, Julie’s
SS – Jennifer Mountain, Stadium Sports
OF – Heidi Smith, Polanski’s
OF – Michelle Blessent, Team Spokane
OF – Megan Nicolay, Roger’s Renegades
OF – Chrystal Pakootas, Polanski’s
UTIL – Tonya Gabriel, Hitchcock Construction
UTIL – Traci Moore, Hitchcock Construction
UTIL – Tracy O’Blines, Julie’s


FINAL STANDINGS (INCOMPLETE)

1. Vyper Sportswear, Spokane, WA (2-1)
2. Roger’s Renegades, Hookset, NH (1-2)

2002 ASA Men’s Major Fast Pitch Nationals

2002 held at Bill McKinney Softball Complex in St. Joseph, Missouri on July 31-August 4.


Champion – Frontier Players Casino, St. Joseph, Missouri
Runner Up – Farm Tavern, Madison, Wisconsin


For the third year in a row, the St. Joseph Casino Players captured the ASA men’s crown. As the Los Angeles Lakers can tell you, three-peat is no easy feat. Behind the great pitching of Michael White, the Frontier Players Casino sent The Farm Tavern to the loser’s bracket, 6-3 Saturday afternoon. It was not long, however, before the Farm eliminated third place Fedlock Falcons, 8-0 and returned to the championship game.

With that momentum, the Farm staked their pitchers to a 4-0 lead. St. Joseph’s fought back to tie the game 4-4 in the 7th, on an RBI single by tournament MVP Mike Dryer. Kerry Shaw then delivered the big blow, a 2 run, game winning homer for all the marbles. Paul Alger was the losing pitcher for the Farm.

Frontier Players Casino was known as Meierhoffer’s in 2000.


  • MVP – Mike Dryer, Frontier Players Casino
  • Batting Leader – Terry Boetsma, Midland Explorers – .500
  • Batting Leader – Mike Dryer, Frontier – .500
  • Batting Leader – Blake Miller, Farm Tavern – .500
  • HR Leader – Robert Bush, Farm Tavern (7 RBI) – 4
  • Herb Dudley Pitching Award – Jody Hennigar, Fedlock Falcons

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Doug Gillis, Explorers (4-2, 42 IP, 1 shutout)
P – Michael White, Frontier Players Casino (3-0)
P – Paul Algar, Farm Tavern (4-2, 2 shutouts)
C – Terry Boetsma, Midland Explorers (9-18)
1B – Mike Dryer, Frontier Players Casino (8-16, .500, 1 HR)
2B – Ken Coles, Fedlock Falcons
3B – Todd Budke, Farm Tavern
SS – Kerry Shaw, Frontier Players Casino
OF – Bob Blakley, Harold’s Supermarket
OF – Matt Darling, Lafayette Pub
OF – Charles “Ace” Sauer, Fedlock Falcons
OF – Boomer Brush, Farm Tavern
OF – Gareth Cook, Fedlock Falcons
UT – Blake Miller, Farm Tavern (9-18)
UT – Doug Middleton, Frontier Players Casino (2-0)
UT – Jody Hennigar, Fedlock Falcons (6-0, 37 IP, 48 K, 2 Shutouts)

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Chris Bigelow, Davenport Heat/Cool
P – Terry Luster, Lafayette Pub
P – Karl Gollan, Fred’s Interiors
C – Curt Martin, Frontier Players Casino
1B – David Stokes, Fedlock Falcons
2B – Steve Horning, Midland Explorers
3B – Frankie Perez, Smokers
SS – Steve Spalt, Fedlock Falcons
OF – Paul Lynch, Farm Tavern
OF – Joe McCall, Davenport Heat/Cool
OF – Nick Needham, Fred’s Interiors
OF – Steve Schucker, Farm Tavern
UT – Steve Roberts, Midland Explorers
UT – Pete Volk, Midland Explorers
UT – Rusty Weaver, Plangger’s Furniture


FINAL STANDINGS

1. Frontier Players Casino, St. Joseph, MO (5-0)
2. Farm Tavern, Madison, WI (4-2)
3. Fedlock Falcons, Arlington, VA (6-2)
4. Midland Explorers, Midland, MI (5-2)
5t. Lafayette Pub, St. Louis, MO (2-2)
5t. Davenport Heat/Cool, Kansas City, MO (2-2)
7t. Fred’s Interiors, Dubuque, IA (2-2)
7t. Smokers, Tampa, FL (2-2)
9t. National Investors, Albany, MO (1-2)
9t. Harold’s Supermarket, Lexington, MO (2-2)
9t. Plangger’s Furniture, Benton Harbor, MI (2-2)
9t. Circle Tap, Denmark, WI (1-2)
13t. Dolan & Murphy, Aurora, IL (1-2)
13t. Winterset A’s, Winterset, IA (1-2)
13t. KC Classics, Kansas City, KS (1-2)
13t. Brandt’s Pl. Plains, Springfield, IL (1-2)
17t. Bandits, Pueblo, CO (0-2)
17t. HIS Construction, Houston, TX (0-2)
17t. 51 Classics, Portage, WI (0-2)
17t. Herzog, St. Joseph, MO (0-2)

2002 ASA Girls Gold 18-Under Fast Pitch Nationals

2002 held in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma on August 5-11.


Champion – O.C. Batbusters, Santa Ana, California
Runner Up – Smoke, Fullerton, California


In a matchup of Goliaths, it was the unnoticed pitcher who drew the most interest at Arrowhead Park on Sunday.

Lisa Dodd outdueled Alicia Hollowell, the 2002 Gatorade National Player of the Year, in the championship of the ASA 18-and-under Gold Nationals, leading the Anaheim (Calif.) O.C. Batbusters to a 2-0 win over the Fullerton Smoke.

Dodd, a high school senior to be, came within a seventh-inning bunt single of a perfect game to best Fullerton and Hollowell, an ASA All-American last year who will pitch at Arizona next spring.

Candice Baker tripled home Ashley Herrera, who was running for Dodd, with the go-ahead run in the second and scored on Jaisa Ceps’ single one pitch later for all the runs Dodd needed.

The final four teams were all from California. Fullerton won the first Gold title in 1994 as Gordon’s Panthers, and added titles in ’96 and ’98.


FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Summer Tobias, California Cruisers
P – Alicia Hollowell, Smoke
P – Kasi Carroll, Southern Force
C – Haley Woods, California Cruisers
1B – Desiree Williams, Paradise Valley Premier
2B – Anna Beardman, Smoke
3B – Andrea Duran, O.C. Batbusters
SS – Stephanie Churchwell, O.C. Batbusters
OF – Lauren Castle, Louisiana Gold
OF – Megan Cotton, High Intensity
OF – Kristin Vesley, Paradise Valley Premier
OF – Autumn Champion, Smoke
UTIL – Mallorie Lenn, Smoke
UTIL – Lisa Dodd, O.C. Batbusters
UTIL – Lindsey Gerheim, East Cobb Bullets

SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Brooke Mitchell, Louisiana Gold
P – Janet Kearns, East Cobb Bullets
P – Marjorie Johnson, Eagles Gold
C – Leigh Ann Danos, Katy Cruisers
1B – Jackie Rinehart, California Cruisers
2B – Taylr Hollis, Louisiana Gold
3B – Jamie Fox, Louisiana Gold
SS – Lisa Gorzycki, Texas Impact Gold
OF – Adrienne Alo, Smoke
OF – Tara Lindsey, Texas Impact Gold
OF – Lashaun Davis, East Cobb Bullets
OF – Amanda Williams, East Cobb Bullets
UTIL – Melissa Wood, Atlanta Vipers Gold
UTIL – Brittany Vanderink, Mad Dogs
UTIL – Vanessa Iapala, Smoke


FINAL STANDINGS

1. O.C. Batbusters, Santa Ana, CA (7-0)
2. Smoke, Fullerton, CA (7-2)
3. California Cruisers, La Palma, CA (6-2)
4. Fresno Force Gold, Fresno, CA (6-2)
5t. Atlanta Vipers Gold, Conyers, GA (4-2)
5t. Paradise Valley Premier, Scottsdale, AZ (6-2)
7t. Glacier NW Gold, Vancouver, WA (4-2)
7t. Strike Zone, Hayward, CA (4-2)
9t. High Intensity, Niceville, FL (3-2)
9t. Anaheim Batbusters, Garden Grove, CA (4-2)
9t. East Cobb Bullets, Marietta, GA (6-2)
9t. Louisiana Gold, Lafayette, LA (5-2)
13t. Southern Force, Johnston City, IL (4-2)
13t. Texas Impact Gold, Houston, TX (4-2)
13t. American Pastime Gold, Upland, CA (3-2)
13t. Fear This Softball, Grand Prairie, TX (3-2)
17t. Blazing Angels, Holland, PA (3-2)
17t. Eagles Gold, Tulsa, OK (3-2)
17t. Mad Dogs, Alliance, OH (3-2)
17t. So Cal Athletics, Montclair, CA (3-2)
17t. Gainesville Gold Stevens, Gainesville, FL (2-2)
17t. Katy Cruisers, Katy, TX (2-2)
17t. Lil Saints Gold, Peoria, AZ (2-2)
17t. Plantation Gold, Plantation, FL (2-2)
25t. Amie Stewart’s CA Rebels, Bellflower, CA (2-2)
25t. So Cal Spoilers, Santa Clarita, CA (2-2)
25t. Fighting Irish, Kennesaw, GA (2-2)
25t. Katy Express Gold, Katy, TX (2-2)
25t. KC Shockwaves, Kansas City, MO (2-2)
25t. Mystixx, So. Houston, TX (2-2)
25t. Phoenix Storm Swan, Phoenix, AZ (2-2)
25t. Texas Eclipse Gold, Magnolia, TX (2-2)
33t. Arizona Alleycats, Tucson, AZ (1-2)
33t. Irvine Sting, Irvine, CA (2-2)
33t. Arizona Sun Cats Gold, Mesa, AZ (1-2)
33t. California Choppers, Valencia, CA (1-2)
33t. Gold Jitterbugs, Oklahoma City, OK (1-2)
33t. Impact Gold, Houston, TX (1-2)
33t. Kansas City Peppers, Olathe, KS (1-2)
33t. Lady Gators Gold, West Palm Beach, FL (1-2)
33t. Louisiana Reflection, Lafayette, LA (1-2)
33t. Oklahoma Twisters, Norman, OK (1-2)
33t. Oregon Panthers Gold, Salem, OR (1-2)
33t. Salinas Storm Gold, Salinas, CA (1-2)
33t. San Diego Co Breakers, Cardiff, CA (1-2)
33t. San Diego Renegades, San Diego, CA (1-2)
33t. Wichita Katz Lemaster, Wichita, KS (1-2)
33t. Wildcats, Salinas, CA (1-2)
49t. California Lite, Rialto, CA (1-2)
49t. Colorado Comets Gold, Broomfield, CO (1-2)
49t. Colorado Legend Gold, Parker, CO (0-2)
49t. Echoes Gold, Omaha, NE (0-2)
49t. Flyers, Louisville, KY (0-2)
49t. Frost Falcons, Chattanooga, TN (0-2)
49t. Hot Stuff, Yorba Linda, CA (0-2)
49t. Houston Power Glowacz, Katy, TX (0-2)
49t. Georgia Elite Gold, Douglasville, GA (0-2)
49t. NJ Pride, Newark, NJ (0-2)
49t. NW Buzz, Sammamish, WA (0-2)
49t. Oklahoma Illusion, Broken Arrow, OK (0-2)
49t. TN Outlaws, Columbia, TN (0-2)
49t. Texas High Voltage Gold, Deer Park, TX (0-2)
49t. Washington Ladyhawks Gold, Auburn, WA (0-2)
49t. Worth Firecrackers, San Diego, CA (0-2)
65t. Shamrocks, Vienna, VA (0-2)
65t. Sure Fire, Glendora, CA (0-2)

2001 ASA Men’s C Slow Pitch Nationals

2001 held at Hall of Stadium Complex in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on October 3-5.


Champion – National Softball, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Runner Up – Johnny Blaze, Northridge, California


2001 was the first year in the east/west national tournament format with the champions meeting in Oklahoma City at the Hooters/ASA national championship. The two teams played a best of five series.


ASA C EAST

Held in Cullman, Alabama on September 20-23.

  • MVP – Chad Durick, National Softball
  • HR Champion – John Sharpino, Superior Softball
  • Batting Champion – John Sharpino, Superior Softball

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Tom Hermann, National Softball
C – Chip Hoffecker, National Softball
1B – Chris Lemay, Carl Cannon Chevrolet
2B – Donnie Hudson, Carl Cannon Chevrolet
3B – Chad Durick, National Softball
SS – Heath Burns, Carl Cannon Chevrolet
OF – Ralph Pozo, National Softball
OF – Marty Adams, Carl Cannon Chevrolet
OF – Dave Moore, National Softball
OF – Craig Arcuri, Superior Softball
UT – Ray Calhoun, Texas Roadhouse
UT – John Heschke, Leroy’s Boys
UT – Joey Martin, Johnny Ray’s BBQ
UT – Bob Schmidt, Rox Stars
UT – Barry Shirley, Carl Cannon Chevrolet


SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Slade Stewart, Carl Cannon Chevrolet
C – Spanky Mulcahy, Lima American Legion Post
1B – Al Sones, National Softball
2B – Chuck Klaren, Texas Roadhouse
3B – Rick Leith, Jaxx Softball
SS – Robert Blennan, Superior Softball
OF – Kevin Kline, National Softball
OF – John Lowe, Leroy’s Boys
OF – Don Vicky, XL Marketing/HRI
OF – Al Chipelo, Southington AC
UT – Glen Cryset, Usual Suspects
UT – Whitney McCurry, Uptown Lincoln Mercury
UT – Ray Brannon, National Softball
UT – Carl Alburen, Elite Softball
UT – Al Sadler, Potomac Valley Brick


THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – John Sharpino, Superior Softball
C – Phillip Pearson, Texas Roadhouse
1B – Allen Laurence, Johnny Ray’s BBQ
2B – Mike Simone, Frame All
3B – Todd Wofford, Texas Roadhouse
SS – Mike Slusher, Jaxx Softball
OF – Terry Dunn, XL Marketing/HRI
OF – Jim Loebach, Gaithersburg Rental Center
OF – Kyle Corbin, Huber Heights VFW Post 3283
OF – Pete Torres, Superior Softball
UT – Eric Werner, Canadian Club
UT – Don McGlasson, Potomac Valley Brick
UT – Mike Chmelowiee, Gaithersburg Rental Center
UT – Dean Buckwalter, Miller Genuine Draft
UT – Kerry Gleason, Steve’s Sports/SOBE


FINAL STANDINGS

1. Hair Place One, Quincy, MA (8-0)
2. Greeson Dentistry, Burlington, NC (11-2)
3. Mid South, Buchanan, MI (6-2)
4. Tint Shop, Dothan, AL (7-2)
5t. Renegades Softball, Escondido, CA (4-2)
5t. Clearly Wireless, Richmond, VA (4-2)
7t. Team Dawg, Rokonkoma, NY (6-2)
7t. Chetti’s Tavern, Richmond, VA (5-2)
9t. Code Blue/JDH, Fullerton, CA (5-2)
9t. Elite Softball, Gretna, LA (5-2)
9t. All Pro Mechanical, Walcott, CT (4-2)
9t. Team Hara’s, Salem, OR (4-2)
13t. Blue Chips, Mio, MI (5-2)
13t. Players Softball Club, Warwick, RI (5-2)
13t. Ronnie’s, Rayne, LA (5-2)
13t. Wine Trucking, Glenn Allen, VA (3-2)
17t. Marion Softball, Marion, OH (5-2)
17t. Taylorsville/Baltimore Galvanizing, Edgewater, MD (5-2)
17t. Russell’s Paint And Body, Longwood, FL (4-2)
17t. Grim Reapers, Chicago, IL (4-2)
17t. Pro Sports, Hastings, NY (3-2)


ASA C WEST

Held in Midland, Texas on September 20-23.

  • MVP – Gil Ogas, Johnny Blaze
  • HR Champion – Angel Macias, N/A
  • Batting Champion – Rich Eighme, Iowa Sports Supply

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Randy Holbrook, Johnny Blaze
C – Rich Eighme, Iowa Sports Supply
1B – Artie Salas, Johnny Blaze
2B – Ricky Hoy, Johnny Blaze
3B – Justin Martel, Iowa Sports Supply
SS – Bill McElroe, GEP/Chineze Torture
OF – Wes Archie, Bullys/Budweiser
OF – Steve Simon, Iowa Sports Supply
OF – Kevin Welter, Iowa Sports Supply
OF – Temo Lopez, Johnny Blaze
UT – Gil Ogas, Johnny Blaze
UT – Julio Salazar, GEP/Chineze Torture
UT – Tommy Brown, Shawn Montee Timber Co.
UT – Jeff Nokelby, Team Hara’s
UT – Kyle Decker, GEP/Chineze Torture


SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Rob Welter, Iowa Sports Supply
C – Ben Bramel, Outlaws-OR
1B – Mark Cosker, Bullys/Budweiser
2B – Dale Matthews, Iowa Sports Supply
3B – Dave Burke, Bullys/Budweiser
SS – Greg Sell, Jonny’s Saloon/Eyota Merchants
OF – Steve Richardson, Shawn Montee Timber Co.
OF – Curt Frost, Iowa Sports Supply
OF – Fred Moreland, Smurf’s
OF – Dean Aldridge, Johnny Blaze
UT – Marco Morehead, GEP/Chineze Torture
UT – Johnny Blood, Johnny Blaze
UT – Steve Rader, GEP/Chineze Torture
UT – Neal Homan, Team Hara’s
UT – Brian Kalar, Team Hara’s


THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Shane Douglas, Shawn Montee Timber Co.
C – Eric Estey, GEP/Chineze Torture
1B – Ruse Anthony, Shawn Montee Timber Co.
2B – Del Bicknese, Jonny’s Saloon/Eyota Merchants
3B – Kevin Badley, Bullys/Budweiser
SS – Kevin Goodman, Outlaws-OR
OF – Jason Stephenson, Johnny Blaze
OF – Jamie Jones, Smurf’s
OF – Brad Kullot, Jonny’s Saloon/Eyota Merchants
OF – Jay Edwards, Outlaws-OR
UT – Steve Hopper, Bullys/Budweiser
UT – Weldon Love, Smurf’s
UT – Steve Kautzman, Shawn Montee Timber Co.
UT – Darrell Naillon, Team Hara’s
UT – Shawn Nolte, Team Hara’s


FINAL STANDINGS

1. Johnny Blaze, Los Angeles, CA (9-1)
2. Iowa Sports Supply, Gilbertville, IA (6-2)
3. GEP/Chineze Torture, Anaheim Hills, CA (5-2)
4. Bully’s/Budweiser, Reno, NV (5-2)
5t. Team Hara’s, Albany, OR (6-2)
5t. Shawn Montee Timber Co., Spokane, WA (5-2)
7t. Outlaws-OR, Portland, OR (5-2)
7t. Jonny’s Saloon/Eyota Merchants, Rochester, MN (5-2)
9t. Texans, Fredericksburg, TX (3-2)
9t. El Conquistador Land Sharks, Temple, TX (3-2)
9t. DJ’s/Expert T’s, Omaha, NE (2-2)
9t. Smurf’s, Temple, TX (5-2)
13t. OPT, Odessa, TX (3-2)
13t. KC Wingnuts, Kansas City, MO (4-2)
13t. Gunslingers, Huntsville, TX (3-2)
13t. Chariton Merchants, Chariton, IA (3-2)
17t. Cyclones, Wichita Falls, TX (3-2)
17t. Williams Media Group, Cedar Rapids, IA (3-2)
17t. Cal-Tex Pacers, Houston, TX (2-2)
17t. Andy’s Liquor/Lite/Stew Bowl, Stewartville, MN (2-2)
17t. Yellow Jackets, Becker, MN (1-2)
17t. Skinny’s, Abilene, TX (3-2)
17t. Sunbrella Properties, Scottsdale, AZ (2-2)
17t. Creative Imprintz, Fargo, ND (2-2)
25t. Minnehaha Liquors/Worth, St. Paul, MN (2-2)
25t. Sidewinders, Jackson, WY (2-2)
25t. Casteel’s, Durant, OK (1-2)
25t. Young Building System, Midland, TX (2-2)
25t. Fortune’s Tap, Waterloo, IA (1-2)
25t. Griff’s, Des Moines, IA (1-2)
25t. Camdenton Cyclones, Camdenton, MO (1-2)
25t. Kegger’s Bar, Clara City, MN (1-2)
33t. R&M Metals, Waterloo, IA (1-2)
33t. Miller Lite Timber Pins, International Falls, MN (1-2)
33t. Double Play, Blue Earth, IA (0-2)
33t. Stiff Lizards, Baytown, TX (1-2)
33t. Spieker Sprinklers, Helena, MT (1-2)
33t. Bax Timbers, West Phalia, MO (0-2)
33t. Major Leaguers, Tucson, AZ (1-2)
33t. Bags Softball, Des Moines, IA (1-2)
33t. Kerrville Gators, Kerrville, TX (0-2)
33t. One Horse Construction, Missoula, MT (0-2)
33t. Thompson Tile, Owatonna, MN (1-2)
33t. Stat’s, Bemidji, MN (1-2)
33t. Outlaws-Mn, Sleepy Eye, MN (0-2)
33t. Sandlot/Worth, Tucson, AZ (0-2)
33t. Viking Signs, Litchfield, MN (0-2)
33t. Spike’s/Fischer Sports, Faribault, MN (0-2)
49t. C. T. Clubbers, Hays, KS (0-2)
49t. Mutt’s, Long Prairie, MN (0-2)
49t. Sportin’ Wood, Temple, TX (0-2)
49t. T. J.’s Dawgs, Great Falls, MT (0-2)
49t. Red Dogs, Minneapolis, MN (0-2)
49t. The Rookies, Red Wing, MT (0-2)
49t. Guy’s Electric, Clovis, NM (0-2)


2001 ASA Men’s B Slow Pitch Nationals

2001 held at Hall of Stadium Complex in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on October 3-5.


Champion – Mizuno Techfire, Orlando, Florida (EAST)
Runner Up – Texas/AAA, Longview, Texas (WEST)


2001 held at Columbus, Georgia on September 20-23.


Champion – Mizuno Techfire, Orlando, Florida
Runner Up – Clearly Wireless/Mizuno, Richmond, Virginia


  • MVP – Larry Bumberg, Mizuno Techfire
  • Batting Champion – Clint Meeks, North Columbus Athletic Club
  • HR Champion – Ron Fields, Ohio Sealants

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Mike Tilley, Clearly Wireless/Mizuno
P – Brian Wooten, Mizuno Techfire
P – Dan Dorsey, Hit n Run/Tanel 360/All Star Café
C – Larry Bumberg, Mizuno Techfire
1B – Phil Castellano, Hit n Run/Tanel 360/All Star Café
2B – Dean Schmidt, Mid South
3B – Nick Frizzell, Ohio Sealants
SS – Chris Bocci, Mizuno Techfire
OF – Jeff Toni, Ray’s
OF – Ron Fields, Ohio Sealants
OF – Alex Sorrell, Clearly Wireless/Mizuno
OF – Frank Zaman, Hit n Run/Tanel 360/All Star Café
UT – Clint Meeks, North Columbus Athletic Club
UT – Glen Burge, Clearly Wireless/Mizuno
UT – Steve Stone, Wine Trucking/Mizuno

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Sonny Burton, Clearly Wireless/Mizuno
P – Steve Croff, Mid South
P – Jason West, North Columbus Athletic Club
C – Joe Horvath, Mid South
1B – Jeff Kovach, Ohio Sealants
2B – Dave Marlette, Tech Fire
3B – Joe Manzella, Hit n Run/Tanel 360/All Star Café
SS – Mike Fayard, Wine Trucking/Mizuno
OF – Brian Milstead, Tech Fire
OF – Ricky Phillips, Hit n Run/Tanel 360/All Star Café
OF – Mark Bowles, Wine Trucking/Mizuno
OF – Tommy Malonoski, Ray’s
UT – Stan Bike, Ray’s
UT – Kraig Miller, Tech Fire
UT – Donn Ostrander, Mid South

THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Roy Williams, Ray’s
P – Robert Gwinn, Clearly Wireless/Mizuno
P – Bobby Fox, Wine Trucking/Mizuno
C – Rick Arcaro, Ohio Sealants
1B – Steve Horley, Ohio Sealants
2B – Duane Tinnell, Wine Trucking/Mizuno
3B – Ron Visage, North Columbus Athletic Club
SS – Brian Lange, Mid South
OF – John Burks, Mid South
OF – Rick Siebert, Ohio Sealants
OF – Rob Whitehouse, Ohio Sealants
OF – Damon Marlette, Mizuno Techfire
UT – Bobby Moudy, Mid South
UT – Pat Patalano, Mizuno Techfire
UT – Paul Gilligan, Hit n Run/Tanel 360/All Star Café


FINAL STANDINGS

1. Mizuno Techfire, Orlando, FL (7-0)
2. Clearly Wireless/Mizuno, Richmond, VA (9-2)
3. Ohio Sealants, Willoughby, OH (5-2)
4. Hit n run/Tanel 360/All Star Café, Deer Park, NY (5-2)
5t. Fat Daddy’s, Nashville, GA (4-2)
5t. Wine Trucking/Mizuno, West Point, VA (6-2)
7t. Mid South, Buchanan, MI (4-2)
7t. Ray’s, Bridgeport, CT (5-2)
9t. CES/Mizuno, River Falls, WI (3-2)
9t. North Columbus Athletic Club, Columbus, GA (4-2)
9t. TPS/Budweiser, Prairieville, LA (2-2)
9t. Jean Shoppe, MacKenzie, TN (4-0)
13t. Auto Extreme, Kennett Square, PA (3-2)
13t. Giant Glass, West Boxford, MA (2-2)
13t. Pervert-Shooters, Justice, IL (3-2)
13t. Frederick Chevrolet, Harrisburg, PA (3-2)
17t. T.J. Lite, Dunkirk, MD (3-2)
17t. Gators, Pittsburgh, PA (2-2)
17t. Moss Painting, Ft. Wayne, IN (2-2)
17t. McMillian/Ness, Manchester, NH (3-2)
17t. AFS Cars & Trucks, Geneva, AL (2-2)
17t. Winfield/Choice, Phenix City, AL (2-2)
17t. Ram/Mizuno/Business E-Touch, Syracuse, NY (2-2)
17t. Beacon Auto/Worth, Bellmawr, NJ (2-2)
25t. Ball Park Motors, Breadstown, IL (1-2)
25t. Lewis Homes/Kelly Homes, Topeka, IN (1-2)
25t. J&A Construction, Grand Rapids, KY (1-2)
25t. Twohig III Softball, Parma, OH (2-2)
25t. 412 Club/Schwartz Ford, Ft. Wayne, IN (2-2)
25t. Sports Page, Level Green, PA (1-2)
25t. Kokomo Foot & Ankle Care, Kokomo, IN (1-2)
25t. Doug’s Sports Pub, Stevens Point, WI (1-2)
33t. Columbus Fire & Safety, Columbus, GA (0-2)
33t. Corner Tap, Sterling, IL (0-2)
33t. 4-Stools/Miller Lite, Port Edwards, WI (1-2)
33t. Tiny Town Pizza/TPS, Lawrenceburg, IN (0-2)
33t. Big Daddy’s Scoreboard, Portsmouth, NH (0-2)
33t. Stewart Co. Merchants, Lumpkin, GA (1-2)
33t. Dibella’s Pizza, Spring Run, PA (0-2)
33t. Spindle Tech Blitz, Lawrenceburg, IN (0-2)
33t. Abney & Melton, Phenix City, AL (0-2)
33t. Oakley Blacktop/Trophy Sports, Zenia, OH (0-2)
33t. Wombats, Lemont, IL (1-2)
33t. Coors Lite/Moose, Greenwood, IN (0-2)
33t. Randy Smith/Roland’s, Lafayette, LA (0-2)
33t. Chandlerville Grain, Chandlerville, IL (0-2)
33t. B&C/Miken, Edmonton, KY (0-2)
33t. Cooper Sports/Poklman Tire/Worth, Hamilton, OH (0-2)
49t. Strike Zone, Gulf Shores, AL (0-2)
49t. C&C Aluminum, Manchester, TN (0-2)
49t. B&B, Auburn, AL (0-2)


2001 held at Portland, Oregon at Delta Park on September 21-23.


Champion – Texas/AAA, Longview, TX
Runner Up – Bud Light/Weber’s/Worth, Owatonna, MN


Texas/AAA of Longview won the ASA Class B Western National Softball Tournament held September 21-23 in Portland, Oregon. The team went 9-1 in the 41-team event, defeating Bud Light of Owatonna, Minn., in the championship. Texas/AAA also won the Texas ASA State Tournament, the Texas NSA State Tournament, and finished third in the Texas USSSA State Tournament. The team, coached and sponsored by Dan Melton and Jack Greer, qualified to play the Eastern National winner at the ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City. Texas/AAA team members are Steve Hall, tournament MVP; All-Americans Bud Weathers, Ryan Verde, Chris Griffin, Scotty Stanley, Richard Boring, Randy Crawford, and Brian Mack; Harold Slate, Scottie McDowell, Mike Scoggin, Roger Kirkland, Casey Bowers, Bart Bradley and Trinity Greer.

The tournament had 64 teams entered and paid originally but 16 teams could not make it to Portland due to flights getting cancelled from 9/11. The airspace was barely open at that point and no one was sure if the tournament would even occur. Tournament favorite Team Miken of Caledonia, MN had all sorts of issues getting enough players to the tournament which caused them to dump an early game and could never recover from it finishing in a tie for 13th place.


  • MVP – Steve Hall, Texas/AAA
  • Batting Champion – ??
  • HR Champion – ??

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Bud Weathers, Texas/AAA
P – Mike Kath, Bud Light/Weber’s/Worth
P – Marty Caneff, Papa’s Dakota Rhoades II
C – Jamie Heim, Sambetti’s
1B – Steve Hall, Texas/AAA
2B – Mark Lynse, Bud Light/Weber’s/Worth
3B – Dale Deming, Bud Light/Weber’s/Worth
SS – Brian Seykora, Bud Light/Weber’s/Worth
OF – Jeff Werner, Papa’s Dakota Rhoades II
OF – Mark Cerny, Team MTS
OF – Chris Griffin, Texas/AAA
OF – John Hubley, Papa’s Dakota Rhoades II
UT – Ryan Verde, Texas/AAA
UT – Randy Pottinger, Papa’s Dakota Rhoades II
UT – Matt Kretlow, Bud Light/Weber’s/Worth

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Carl Hotchkiss, Sambetti’s
C – Mike Amy, Papa’s Dakota Rhoades II
1B – Tony Cooper, Team MTS
2B – Paul Strome, Sambetti’s
3B – Chris Hildman, Idlers Carpet
SS – Steve Lynn, Team MTS
OF – Victor Broussard, Team MTS
OF – Rich Boring, Texas/AAA
OF – Justin Foster, Sambetti’s
OF – Darren Idler, Idlers Carpet
UT – Tony Bergloff, Sambetti’s
UT – John McGee, Sambetti’s
UT – Jim Moras, Bud Light/Weber’s/Worth
UT – Bryan Mitchell, Oswego Drywall
UT – Randy Crawford, Texas/AAA

THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Philip Minjares, Team MTS
C – Ruben Trevino, Idlers Carpet
1B – Lance Nelson, Sambetti’s
2B – Dale Munsen, Papa’s Dakota Rhoades II
3B – Don Groth, Papa’s Dakota Rhoades II
SS – Chad Hartsell, Oswego Drywall
OF – Steve Hooper, Fresh Pak
OF – Justan Duden, Papa’s Dakota Rhoades II
OF – Scott Stanley, Texas/AAA
OF – Terry Gaulrapp, Bud Light/Weber’s/Worth
UT – Andy Nylund, Bud Light/Weber’s/Worth
UT – Brian Mack, Texas/AAA
UT – Shaun Drury, Team Alpha
UT – Mark Dennis, Team Alpha
UT – Scott Seykora, Bud Light/Weber’s/Worth


TOURNAMENT RESULTS

1. Texas/AAA, Longview, TX (9-1)
2. Bud Light/Weber’s/Worth, Owatonna, MN (5-2)
3. Papa’s Dakota Rhoades II, Hastings., MN (5-2)
4. Sambetti’s, Des Moines, IA (5-2)
5t. Idlers Carpet, Kennewick, WA (3-2)
5t. Team MTS, Houston, TX (5-2)
7t. Team Alpha, Grants Pass, OR (3-2)
7t. Oswego Drywall, Lake Oswego, OR (4-2)
9t. Rumple Minze, Des Moines, IA (3-2)
9t. Fresh Pak, Spokane., WA (4-2)
9t. Tharaldson Enterprises, Fargo., ND (3-2)
9t. Team Seattle, Seattle, WA (2-2)
13t. Murr Plumbing, St. Paul, MN (2-2)
13t. Team Miken, Caledonia, MN (3-2)
13t. Craft Cochran/Winning Edge, Waterloo, IA (3-2)
13t. Lufkin Mavericks, Lufkin, TX (2-2)
17t. Bigelow Enterprises, Cannon Falls, MN (1-2)
17t. Team 35, Portland, OR (2-2)
17t. Albuquerque Merchants, Albuquerque, NM (2-2)
17t. KP Pros, Portland, OR (1-2)
17t. John’s Shoe Repair, Sioux Falls, SD (2-2)
17t. Stoddard/MJ Barleyhoppers, Lewiston, ID (1-2)
17t. LTI/TPS, Delano, MN (2-2)
17t. Barracuda’s/Mac’s, Burlington, IA (2-2)
25t. Floor Concepts, Lincoln, NE (1-2)
25t. Hoehn Trucking, Owatonna, MN (1-2)
25t. Budweiser, Coeur D’Alene, ID (1-2)
25t. Northern Lights/Excalibur, Juneau, AK (1-2)
25t. Pacific Green Landscape, Anchorage, AK (0-2)
25t. Four Seasons, Portland, OR (0-2)
25t. Moseng’s Adjusters, Montivideo, MN (1-2)
25t. Lefty’s Dawgz/B&B Painting, Brainerd, MN (0-2)
33t. Sud’s Hut, Billings, MT (0-2)
33t. GSS/Champions, St. Paul, IA (0-2)
33t. Black Stallion, Cannon Falls, MN (0-2)
33t. Sleeping Giant, Billings, MT (0-2)
33t. Team Whitefish, Kalispell, MT (0-2)
33t. Summerlin Masonry, Bryan, TX (0-2)
33t. Halftime Dirtballers, Great Falls, MT (0-2)