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and Welcome to the website of the Diamond Wildcats,
who were the 2007 ASA 18U Missouri State Champions, finished tied for 5th, out of 133 teams in the 2004 AFA 18U "A" National in Beaumont, Texas, and 3rd at the 2003 AFA 16U "A" National in Decatur, IL.
The site contains information about the 18U Diamond Wildcats, the 2007 Missouri ASA 18U "A" State Champions, including our Roster, Picture Gallery, Team Purpose, History, Highlights, Softball News, Softball Sites, ASA Team Sites, Inspirational, Quotes, Rule Changes, and bios of our coaches. The Wildcats are a 18U "A" team who play ASA, AFA, and NSA tournaments.
The Diamond Wildcats are made up of players from Central Missouri. High Schools represented on the roster include Jefferson City, Helias, Monett, New Bloomfield, North Callaway, Van Far, and Eugene. The Wildcats tournament schedule involves trips throughout the midwest looking for the best competition available.
Saturday, July 19
Diamond Wildcats moving to 14U "A"
There won't be an 18U Diamond Wildcats in 2009.
In 2009, the Diamond Wildcats will play 14U "A". Both coaches from the 18U Wildcats, Darrell Hiatte and Craig Schulte, will move to the 14U team and will be joined by Amy Miller, a former standout at Jefferson City Senior High School and Evangel University.
Tuesday, July 22
14U Diamond Wildcats Softball Tryouts
The 14U “A” Diamond Wildcats competitive girls fast pitch softball team will be holding a tryout for the 2009 season on Saturday, August 9, 2008 from 8:30am until 12:00pm at Duensing Field in Jefferson City, MO. Player registration is 8:30am until 9:00am.
The Wildcats are based out of central Missouri and will play tournaments throughout Missouri. The Wildcats will finish their season with a trip to a national tournament.
TheWildcats roster will be 11-12 players and their schedule will consist of 50-60 games. The team will be coached by Darrell Hiatte, Amy Miller, and Craig Schulte.
For more information, please contact Darrell Hiatte at (573) 896-5566 or email DHIATTE@HOTMAIL.COM.
Wednesday, May 28
Wildcats finish 5-1 in Memorial Day Tournament at Olathe, KS
The Diamond Wildcats took first in their pool with a record of 5-1. The Wildcats opened the tournament with a 4-2 win over the DeSoto Belles. Kelsey Schulte took the win on the rubber for the Wildcats. Katie Pitts, Kelsey Schulte, and EmiLee Davis each had hits for the Wildcats.
In their next game, the Wildcats defeated the Arkansas Rebels 2-0 with Jordan Crisp taking the victory. Hanna Taylor had two hits while Katie Pitts, Jordan Crisp, Kelsey Schulte each had hits for Wildcats.
In their third game, the Wilcats defeated KC Fire 7-1. Kelsey Schulte took the win for the Wildcats. Hanna Taylor had two hits while Katie Pitts, Lindsey DeForest, Jordan Crisp, Kelsey Schulte, EmiLee Davis, and Darah Matheis each added hits.
On Sunday, the Wildcats opened with a 8-1 win against the St Louis Lasers. Heidi Schertzer took the win for the Wildcats. Heidi Schertzer had two hits while Katie Pitts, Kelsey Schulte, Carinda Schulte, Traci Hawkins, and Cayce Kepner added hits for the Wildcats.
In their next game, the Wildcats took a hard fought 2-1 win over the Kansas Renegades. Kelsey Schulte took the win for the Wildcats. Katie Pitts and Lindsey DeForest had hits for the Wildcats.
In their final game, the Wildcats dropped a hard fought 8-6 decision to the KC Originals. Lindsey DeForest paced the offense with three hits while Carinda Schulte added two hits. Kelsey Schulte and Katie Pitts each had hits for the Wildcats.
The 18U "A" single elimination bracket was cancelled due to rain and wasn't completed (per the KC ASA website).
Sunday, April 6
Wildcats Qualify for AFA Nationals
The Diamond Wildcats opened the 2008 summer season with a second place finish at the Kickoff Classic AFA National Qualifier in Columbia, MO.
The Diamond Wildcats went 2-1 in pool play to take the number two seed in their pool for the single elimination bracket. The Wildcats defeated the Callaway Stealers 9-0 in their first game of the tournament. Jordan Crisp threw a no hitter while taking the win in the circle for the Wildcats. Carinda Schulte had two hits to lead the Wildcats. In their next game, the Wildcats took a 5-3 win over the St Louis Wicked. Heidi Schertzer hurled a 4 hitter to take the win. Lindsey DeForest and Kelsey Schulte each had two hits to pace the offense. In their final pool game, the Wildcats lost to the St Louis Fusion.
In bracket play, the Wildcats opened with a hard fought 5-2 win over St Louis Energy. The Wildcats plated 4 runs in the bottom of the sixth to take the victory. Kelsey Schulte had two hits while Jordan Crisp, Carinda Schulte, Traci Hawkins, and Cayce Kepner each had one hit. Kepner had two RBIs for the Wildcats in the four run 6th. In their next game the Wildcats defeated the Rattlers 7-2. Kelsey Schulte took the win on the rubber for the Wildcats while allowing just 4 hits. Lindsey DeForest and Kelsey Schulte each had two hits while Traci Hawkins added a double and two RBIs for the Wildcats. In the championship game the Wildcats lost to the St Louis Fusion 8-0.
With the second place finish, the Wildcats earned a birth to the American Fastpitch Association "A" National Tournament in Oakdale, Mn.
College Recruitment Information
| Number |
Player's Name |
Positions |
Graduate |
High School |
Committed |
| 4 |
Jordan Crisp |
P,1B,3B |
2008 |
North Callaway |
Yes, Jefferson College
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| 22 |
EmiLee Davis |
C, OF |
2010 |
Monett |
No |
| 3 |
Lindsey DeForest |
2B, OF |
2008 |
North Callaway |
Yes, Missouri University of Science &Technology |
| 7 |
Traci Hawkins |
OF, SS |
2008 |
Van Far |
Yes, Ottawa University |
| 1 |
Casey Kepner |
C, OF |
2009 |
New Bloomfield |
No |
| 11 |
Darah Matheis |
SS, OF |
2009 |
Helias |
No |
| 6 |
Katie Pitts |
OF, SS, C |
2008 |
Helias |
Yes, Truman State University |
| 10 |
Kelsey Schulte |
P,SS,3rd,OF |
2008 |
Cole R-V |
Yes, William Woods University |
| 2 |
Hanna Taylor |
OF,1B |
2010 |
North Callaway |
No |
| 28 |
Carinda Schulte |
OF, 3B |
2008 |
Jefferson City |
No |
Wednesday, February 14
2008 Diamond Wildcats Schedule
| Date |
Tournament |
Location |
Park |
Tournament/Overall Record |
| March 22-23 |
Easter |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
| March 29-30 |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
| April 5-6 |
AFA Kickoff Classic |
Columbia, MO |
Rainbow/Antimi |
4-2 - 2nd place, 4-2 |
| April 12-13 |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
| April 19-20 |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
| April 26-27 |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
| May 3-4 |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
| May 10-11 |
Mother's Day |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
| May 17-18 |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
| May 24-26 |
ASA Easton Memorial Day Tournament |
Olathe, KS |
Olathe & Lone Elm |
5-1 1st in pool, 9-3
bracket rainout
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| May 31-June 1 |
ASA National Qualifier |
Springfield, MO |
Meador Park |
2-2 in bracket play, 11-5 |
| June 7-8 |
AFA Qualifier |
Columbia, MO |
Rainbow/Antimi |
1-2, 12-7 |
| June 13-15 |
Heartland Showcase, College Exposure |
Blue Springs, MO & Olathe, KS |
Lone Elm & Hidden Valley |
3-0 (1st in pool-rainout), 15-7-1 |
| June 21-22 |
Show-Me Shootout |
Columbia, MO |
Rainbow/Antimi |
2-2-1, 18-9-1 |
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| June 27-29 |
ASA State Tournament |
Jefferson City, MO |
TBA |
3-2, 2nd, 21-11-1 |
| July 4-6 |
USSSA MO Mid State Championship |
Columbia, MO |
Rainbow/Antimi |
Cancelled |
| July 12-13 |
AFA MO State Championship |
Columbia, MO |
Rainbow/Antimi |
2-3, 23-14-1 |
| July 19-20 |
University of Central Missouri Exposure Tournament |
Warrensburg, MO |
UCM Fields |
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| July 23-July 26 |
AFA Nationals |
Oakdale, MN |
TBA, based on qualification |
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| July 27-August 3 |
ASA National Championship Finals |
Moline, IL |
TBA, based on qualification |
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| July 30-Aug 3 |
ASA Northern Nationals |
Rochester, MN |
TBA, based on qualification |
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Tuesday, January 15
Jordan Crisp commits to Jefferson College
Jordan Crisp has committed to play softball at Jefferson College in Hillsboro, MO. for Coach Tony Cook. The Jefferson Lady Vikings play in the MCCAC Conference and were the 2007 Conference Champions. In 2007, the Lady Vikings posted a 20-0 record in conference, were 44-13 overall, and were ranked as high as 10th in the nation.
Congratulations Jordan!!!
Tuesday, January 15
Sierra Binkley commits to Central Methodist University
Sierra Binkley has committed to play softball at the Central Methodist University and coach Pat Reardon.
The Central Methodist Lady Eagles play the Heart of America Conference finished the 2007 season with a record of 27-27-1.
Congratulations Sierra!!!
Wednesday, December 19
Lindsey DeForest commits to the University of Missouri Rolla!!!
Lindsey DeForest has committed to play softball at the University of Missouri Rolla (soon to be Missouri University of Science and Technology) and coach Don Kennedy.
UMR finished the 2007 season with a record of 29-18, which included marks of 13-9 in GLVC play and a 5-2 mark against nationally ranked team.
Congratulations Lindsey!!!
Tuesday, December 18
Traci Hawkins commits to Ottawa University
Traci Hawkins has committed to play softball at Ottawa University in Ottawa, KS for Coach Jay Kahnt. The Ottawa Lady Braves play in the KCAC Conference and were the 2006 NAIA Region IV Champions.
Congratulations Traci!!!
Tuesday, October 30
Katie Pitts commits to Truman State University
Katie Pitts has committed to play softball at Truman State University for Coach Erin Brown. Truman State University, plays in the MIAA conference, one of the top DII conferences in the country.
Congratulations Katie!!!
Friday, September 14
Kelsey Schulte commits to William Woods University
Kelsey Schulte has signed to play softball at perennial NAIA power William Woods University for Coach Tracy Gastineau. Kelsey joins sister and former Wildcats Tara along with former Wildcats teammate Kendra Propst at Woods. William Woods University, who plays in the American Midwest conference, went 34-14 in 2007 and was ranked in the top twenty in the country.
Thursday, October 18
2008 Wildcats - Congrats on High School Awards
Kelsey Schulte – All District, All Conference, Conference MVP, All Region, All State (1st Team)
Lindsey DeForest – All District, All Region, All State (1st Team)
Jordan Crisp – All District, All Region, All State (2nd Team)
Traci Hawkins – All District, All Conference (2nd Team), All Region (2nd Team)
Carinda Schulte - All District
Heidi Schertzer - All District
Katie Patts - All District
Darah Matheis - All District (2nd Team)
Friday, August 3
Wildcats at ASA National Championship Finals
The Diamond Wildcats won their first two games in bracket play at College Station, Texas. The defeated the Dallas Ragdolls 2-1 in their opening game. In their next game, the Wildcats defeated the Rockets 3-2.
The Wildcats lost 6-2 to the California Breeze late last night (game finishing at 2:30am).
On Friday, the Wildcats lost 8-4 to the San Diego Legacy.
2008 18U "A" National Tournaments
| Organization |
Class |
Location |
Date of National |
| AFA Nationals |
A |
Kansas City, MO |
07/21/08 to 07/27/08 |
| NAFA 40' |
A |
St Louis, MO |
07/21/08 to 07/26/08 |
| NAFA 43' |
A |
Sulphur, LA |
07/28/08 to 08/02/08 |
| ASA Nationals |
A |
Moline, Il |
07/27/08 to 08/03/08 |
| ASA Northern Nationals |
A |
Rochester, Mn |
07/30/08 to 08/03/08 |
| USSSA |
A |
Not available |
Not available |
Thursday, October 4
Former Wildcats, Tara Schulte and Kendra Propst, part of top academic team
2007 William Woods University softball team finished ranked #2 in the nation in the NAIA for team GPA for the year.
Wednesday, November 22
Kensie Cavanah signs with Columbia College!!!
Kensie Cavanah, has accepted a scholarship from Columbia College to play softball. Kensie will play for coach Wendy Spratt and the Cougars in the spring of 2008. The Cougars play in the American Midwest Conference.
Kensie was part of the 2004 team that placed 5th at the 18U American Fastpitch Association National held in Beaumont, Texas. The 2007 season will be Kensie's 4th season with the Wildcats.
Congratulations Kensie!!!!
Friday, November 17
Rachel Trokey signs with Quincy University!!!
Rachel Trokey, has accepted a scholarship from Quincy University to play softball. Rachel will play for coach Charlene Obert and the Hawks in the spring of 2008. The Hawks play in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. The 2007 season will be Rachel's 1st season with the Wildcats.
Congratulations Rachel!!!!
Friday, November 17
Tori Holland commits to St Louis University!!!
Tori Holland, has accepted a scholarship from St Louis University to play softball. Tori will play for coach John Conway and the Billikins in the spring of 2008. The Billikins play in the Atlantic 10 Conference. The 2007 season will be Tori's 3rd season with the Wildcats.
Congratulations Tori!!!!
Friday, January 19
Annie Duffner Signs with Central Methodist University
Annie Duffner, has accepted a scholarship from Central Methodist and Coach Pat Reardon to play softball. Annie will play for Central Methodist in the spring of 2008. Central Methodist plays in the Heart of America Conference with Missouri Valley, Evangel, Lindenwood, Avila, Mid-America, Culver Stockton, Baker, Graceland, Benedictine, and William Jewel.
2007 will be Annie's first year with the Wildcats. Congratulation Annie!!!!
Sunday, July 9
Jena Strobel Commits to Columbia College
Jena Strobel, has accepted a scholarship from Columbia College to play softball. Jena will play for Columbia College in the spring of 2007. Columbia College has been a softball power in NAIA Softball during the past several years.
Jena has played for the Wildcats for the past 4 years. Jena was a member of the 2003 16U team that placed 3rd in the AFA National in Decatur, IL and the 2004 18U team that placed 5th in the AFA National in Beamont, TX. Congratulation Jena!!!!
Kendra Propst commits to William Woods University
Kendra Propst, has accepted a scholarship from William Woods University to play softball. Kendra will play for WWU in the spring of 2006. William Woods has been a softball power in NAIA Softball during the past several years finishing 40-18 in 2005 while advancing to the NAIA National Tournament. Kendra has played for the Wildcats for the past 7 years. Kendra was a member of the 2003 16U team that placed 3rd in the AFA National in Decatur, IL and the 2004 18U team that placed 5th in the AFA National in Beamont, TX. Congratulation Kendra!!!!
Tamara Whitney commits to Hannibal-LaGrange College
Tamara Whitney signed with Hannibal-LaGrange in January 2005. Tamara played with the Diamond Wildcats in 2005 when the team earned 2 tournament championships and placed 33rd in the NSA National in Charlotte, North Carolina. Congratulations Tamara!!!
Tara Schulte commits to William Woods University
Tara Schulte, has accepted a scholarship from William Woods University to play softball. William Woods has been a softball power in NAIA Softball during the past several years finishing 40-18 in 2005 while advancing to the NAIA National Tournament. Tara has played for the Wildcats for 7 years with two years of eligibility remaining. Tara was a member of the 2003 16U team that placed 3rd in the AFA National in Decatur, IL and the 2004 18U team that placed 5th in the AFA National in Beamont, TX. Congratulation Tara!!!!
Former Diamond Wildcats sign with Northwestern University
Congratulations to Lauren Delaney and Emily Haug, members of the 2003 and 2004 Diamond Wildcats, on their signing with Northwestern University.
Wildcats finish 5th at 2004 AFA Nationals
The Diamond Wildcats participated in the American Fastpitch Association 18U "A" National Tournament in Beaumont, Texas on July 25 through August 1st.
The Diamond Wildcats finished 5th out of 133 teams at the Amercan Fastpitch Association 18U “A” National Tournament held this past weekend in Beaumont, Texas. The Wildcats finished the 2004 season at 43-18. The Wildcats took first in 4 tournaments before finishing the season with a 5th place finish at AFA Nationals.
Special Thanks to our Sponsors!!!
Please visit our sponsors page. These great sponsors help the Diamond Wildcats softball team play competitive fast pitch softball. These businesses/friends provide funds to purchase uniforms, tournament entry fees, league fees, and equipment.
Great Quotes
"The moment we break faith with one another, the sea engulfs us and the light goes out.",
James Baldwin.
"It's what you learn after you know it all that counts.", John Wooden, great UCLA basketball coach.
"I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. ", Thomas Jefferson, US President
"It's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog.", Archie Griffen, great Ohio State running back.
"Cry when your leg falls off. Cry when your mother dies. Cry when you get married. But don't cry because you went 0 for 4 in a stupid softball game, Let's put this in perspective: It's just softball.", Sue Enquist, UCLA Head Softball Coach
Fastpitch Tips/Drills
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