Ballard Bruins Fastpitch : Ballard News

The Lady Bruins were ranked 24th in the Nation by USA Today!!!!!!! in March 2009.

Welcome to the web site of the 2009 Ballard Bruins Fastpitch Softball Team. For those of you not familiar with our program, Ballard High School is located in Louisville, KY. Ballard is one of the largest schools in Jefferson County, with current student enrollment numbers exceeding 2000+. Ballard High School has been nationally recognized as an exemplary school by the U.S. Department of Education, the first in Jefferson County's Public Schools System.

Fastpitch Softball was started at Ballard High School in 1995. As with many new programs, there were challenges. From 1995-1998, the program went through two Head Coaching changes. The original softball field was built over the old band practice site. Located at the bottom of a small hill, the softball field was often flooded after any size rain, making it difficult to practice or play games. There were no lights for late games or practices.

In 1999, Coach Alan Jones took over the program. Since then, the Lady Bruins overall record of 256 wins and 78 losses is ONLY ONE of the many accomplishments and changes he has brought to the program.

In his 10 years at Ballard, Alan has worked hard to make sure that the Lady Bruins have the BEST of everything! The Lady Bruins have the best facilities in the state, top-notch equipment, a well trained and experienced Coaching Staff, and OPPURTUNITY!!! They have the opportunity to compete and win the State Championship……..and.....................

2010 is our year to take it ALL!

Kentucky State Trophy 2005