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and Welcome to the website of the Diamond Wildcats,
The site contains information about the Diamond Wildcats, 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 "A" team who play ASA, USSSA, and IFA tournaments.
The Diamond Wildcats are based around Jefferson City, Missouri. The team was organized to provide young ladies an opportunity to compete against the best girls fast pitch competition. The players must demonstrate a love of the game while having the desire, dedication, and commitment to achieve the most from their ability. The team strives to demonstrate sportsmanship, respect, and humility during both wins and losses.
The Wildcat coaches provide a learning environment where players are instructed and shown proper technique while being challenged to improve. The goal of the coaching staff is for each player to improve through each practice drill, practice, inning, and game with season goals taking care of themselves.
Tuesday, May 15
2013 12U "A" Diamond Wildcats
The Diamond Wildcats will field a team in 12U "A" in 2013. The tryout will be held in late July 2012.
More information will be posted concerning tryouts as it becomes available.
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Friday, February 24
Paxton Welch commits to Columbia College
Paxton Welch has verbally committed to play softball at Columbia College for Coach Wendy Spratt. Columbia College plays in the American Midwest conference.
Congratulations Paxton!!!
Monday, January 2
Brailee Schulte signs with William Woods University
Brailee Schulte has committed to play softball at William Woods University for Coach Tracy Gastineau. William Woods, plays in the American Midwest conference.
Congratulations Brailee!!!
Saturday, October 15
Amber Braun sign with Central Methodist University
Amber Braun has committed to play softball at Central Methodist University for Coach Pat Reardon. Central Methodist, plays in the Heart of America conference.
Congratulations Amber!!!
Thursday, September 15
Shelby Lecuru signs with William Woods University
Shelby Lecuru has committed to play softball at William Woods University for Coach Tracy Gastineau. William Woods, plays in the American Midwest conference.
Congratulations Shelby!!!
Monday, March 28
18U Diamond Wildcats take championship at Jefferson City Spring Kickoff
The tournament championship qualifies the Wildcats for the ASA 18U Northern National the first week of August in Overland Park, KS. The Wildcats record stands at 7-1 after their opening weekend of softball.
The Diamond Wildcats went 3-1 in pool play on Saturday. In their first game, the Wildcats defeated the Shock 11-1. Paxton Welch hurled a 2-hitter in the win while striking out five. Hannah Campbell and Welch had two hits while Alex McDonald tripled to lead the offense. In their next game, the Wildcats won 9-2 over the Kaos. Brailee Schulte took the win allowing three hits and striking out five. Welch had three hits while Kelsey Volle and Shelby Lecuru each added two hits to pace the offense. The Wildcats defeated Black Ice 4-2 in their third game of the day. Schulte took the win in the circle. Schulte and Welch had two hits to pace the offensive attack. In their final pool game, the Wildcats lost 4-0 to the St Louis Lasers. Amber Braun had two hits to pace the Wildcats.
In bracket play, the Wildcats opened with a 4-2 win over the Kaos with Schulte taking the win. Schulte had two hits to pace the offense. In their next game, the Wildcats defeated the St Louis Lasers 5-0, avenging their earlier loss in pool play. Welch hurled a no-hitter to take the win. Lecuru had three hits while Braun added two hits to pace the offense. In the winner's bracket final the Wildcats edged Black Ice 4-2. Schulte and Welch combined on a one-hitter. Megan Heimbaugh had two hits to pace the offense. After falling behind 2-0 the Wildcats scored four runs in the final inning on hits by Heimbaugh, McDonald, Bohanna Rafter and Lecuru to take the win.
In the championship game, the Wildcats posted a 3-2 win over the St Louis Lasers. Welch took the win while striking out five. Schulte had three hits and Campbell added two hits to pace the offense.
Saturday, August 7
2011 ASA/USA National Championship Finals
| Date |
Tournament |
Location |
Park |
| TBA |
10-U “A” Fast Pitch |
Johnson City, Tenn. |
TBA |
| TBA |
12-U “A” Fast Pitch
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Montgomery, Ala. |
TBA |
| TBA |
14-U “A” Fast Pitch |
Midland, Texas
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TBA |
| TBA |
16-U “A” Fast Pitch |
Chattanooga, Tenn. |
TBA |
| TBA |
18-U “A” Fast Pitch |
Normal, Ill |
TBA |
Saturday, August 7
2011 ASA Northern Nationals
| Date |
Tournament |
Location |
Park |
| TBA |
10-U “A” Fast Pitch |
Rochester, Minn. |
TBA |
| TBA |
12-U “A” Fast Pitch
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St. Louis, Mo. |
TBA |
| TBA |
14-U “A” Fast Pitch |
Bowling Green, Ken.
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TBA |
| TBA |
16-U “A” Fast Pitch |
Mount Pleasant, Mich. |
TBA |
| TBA |
18-U “A” Fast Pitch |
Overland Park, Kan. |
TBA |
Friday, October 10
2011 Missouri ASA State Tournaments
| Age Group |
Class |
Location |
Date |
| 10 and Under |
A |
Springfield |
June 24-26 |
| 12 and Under |
A |
Springfield |
June 24-26 |
| 14 and Under |
A |
Springfield |
June 24-26 |
| 16 and Under |
A |
Rolla |
June 24-26 |
| 18 and Under |
A |
Rolla |
June 24-26 |
Fastpitch Tips/Drills
A one stop shop for coaches and players alike, the eteamz instruction section is jammed packed with tips and drills from coaches across the country.
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
"You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them." Michael Jordan
"Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it." Lou Holtz
"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
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