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and Welcome to the website of the 14U Diamond Wildcats,
The site contains information about the 14U 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 14U "A" team who play ASA, AFA, and USSSA tournaments.
The Wildcats are made up of players from the following high schools, Helias High School, Jefferson City Senior High, California High School, and Cole R-V. The Wildcats tournament schedule involves trips throughout the state looking for the best competition available.
The Diamond Wildcats are based around Jefferson City, Missouri. The team was organized to provide young ladies an opportunity to compete against the best competitive 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.
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Thursday, June 25
2010 16U "A" Diamond Wildcats Tryouts
In 2010, the Diamond Wildcats will play 16U "A" and will be coached by Darrell Hiatte, Amy Miller, and Craig Schulte. Tryouts will be Saturday, August 8th, from 9:00am until 1:30pm at Duensing Field in Jefferson City, MO.
Tryouts and Returning Players
Each season the Wildcats require all current players, wanting to play for the Wildcats the following season, to tryout with no guarantee of making the team the following year. The Wildcats take the best eleven or twelve players coming to the tryout(s).
General Information
The Diamond Wildcats are a competitive “A” fastpitch softball team who play ASA, IFA, and USSSA tournaments. Playing time is earned based upon play in practice and games. The Wildcats carry a roster of 11-12 players. The Wildcats tournament schedule involves trips throughout Missouri and Kansas looking for the best competition available. Typically, the season includes 50% of the tournaments in Columbia, Jefferson City, or a central Missouri area town so hotel stays aren’t required (depending on your home location).
Season
The 16U Diamond Wildcats will begin pitching/catching practices in January 2010 with team practices beginning in February 2010, after the coach(s) attend the National Softball Coaches Clinic in Olathe, Kansas. We will practice 1-2 times weekly. The majority of our practices will be held in Honey Creek (5-10 minutes from JC), Brazito (10-15 minutes from JC), or Cole R-5 at Eugene. We will start playing in April and will play until the first week of August (qualify for post season tournaments). We will play approximately 14 tournaments during the season which includes one National Tournament.
Tuesday, June 2
Wildcats take 2nd in 16U Division of Spirit Classic
The Diamond Wildcats posted five wins and two losses to place second in the 16U Division of the Spirit Classic.
The Wildcats opened play with a 11-2 win over the Hannibal Silver Streaks. Morgan Evans took the win on the rubber. Kayla Schulte and Morgan Evans both homered while Evans, MacKenzie Blythe, Shelby Lecuru each had two hits to pace the offense.
In their next game, the Wildcats lost a close 7-6 decision to the Hannibal Express. MacKenzie Blythe had three hits while Brailee Schulte and Shelby Lecuru added two hits each.
In the second bracket game, the Wildcats took a hard fought 5-4 win over the Hannibal Silver Streaks. Morgan Evans took the win for the Wildcats while allowing four hits. Shelby Lecuru and Brailee Schulte had three hits to pace the offfensive attack.
In their first game on Sunday, the Wildcats defeated the Northern Explosion 13-0. Brailee Schulte took the win on the rubber for the Wildcats. Amber Braun and Alex McDonald each had two hits to pace the offense.
In their second game on Sunday, the Wildcats defeated the Columbia Thunder 8-6. Morgan Evans took the win in the circle for the Wildcats. Kayla Schulte and Shelby Lecuru had two hits for the Wildcats.
In a rematch with the Hannibal Express the Wildcats posted a 5-0 win. Brailee Schulte hurled a 3-hitter to take the win. Kayla Schulte, Morgan Evans, and Brailee Schulte had two hits to pace the hitting.
In their final game, the Wildcats lost 6-5 to the Stealers. MacKenzie Blythe and Shelby Lecuru had two hits to pace the offense.
The Wildcats improve to 13-10 on the season and next week travel to Olathe, KS for an 14U USA/ASA National Qualifier held at Lone Elm Complex. Sixteen top 14U "A" teams are participating in the tournament.
Monday, May 18
Anderson Bat ASA Memorial Day Tournament in Olathe, KS
The Diamond Wildcats opened the tournament with a win over the Originals 7-2 with Brailee Schulte notching the win on the rubber. Shelby Lecuru, Alex McDonald, Brailee Schulte, and Elle Miller each had two hits to pace the Wildcats.
In their next game, the Wildcats won 5-2 over the Angels. Morgan Evans took the win on the mound for the Wildcats. Morgan Evans led the offense with two hits.
In their final game on Saturday, the Wildcats lost 6-5 to the Omaha Quakes Red. Alex McDonald had two hits to pace the offense.
In their first game on Sunday, the Wildcats lost 4-0 to the St Chaos. Kayla Schulte and Taylor Ratcliff had the lone hits for the Wildcats.
In their next game, the Wildcats lost 4-2 to the Hannibal Silver Streaks. Kayla Schulte led the offense with two hits.
In their final pool game, the Wildcats defeated the KC Frozen Ropes 4-1 with Morgan Evans taking the win on the rubber. Shelby Lecuru and Kayla Schulte had two hits each to pace the offense.
In their final game of the tournament the Wildcats lost 9-2 the ESC Red. Alex McDonald, Kayla Schulte, Shelby Lecuru, Morgan Evans, and MacKenzie Blythe each had a hit for the Wildcats. The Wildcats record moves to 8-8 on the season.
Thursday, May 14
Early Bird USSSA Qualifier, 16A/18B
The Diamond Wildcats opened the tournament with a 4-0 loss against the Missouri Pride. In their next game, the Wildcats took a 6-2 win over the Missouri Revolution (Schreiman). Morgan Evans took the win on the rubber while allowing 3 hits. Shelby Lecuru and Brailee Schulte had hits to pace the Wildcat's offense.
On Sunday, the Wildcats earned a 4-3 win over the St Louis Magic in 8 innings. Brailee Schulte hurled a 7-hitter to take the win for the Wildcats. Shelby Lecuru and MacKenzie Blythe had hits for the Wildcats. Bythe doubled with the bases loaded to drive home 3 runs in the first while Lecuru's sacrifice fly drove home the game winner in the 8th inning.
In a rematch of an earlier game, the Wildcats lost 5-1 to the Missouri Revolution. Alex McDonald paced the Wildcats offense with two hits while Brailee Schulte, Morgan Evans, and MacKenzie Blythe each had hits.
The Wildcats move their record to 5-4 on the season. Next weekend the Wildcats travel to Olathe, Kansas to play in the Anderson Bat ASA Memorial Day Tournament.
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Monday, May 4
Wildcats take 2nd in IFA 16A/18B May Madness Qualifier
The 14U "A" Diamond Wildcats finished 2nd in the 16 "A"/18 "B" division of the May Madness Qualifier held in Columbia, MO. The Wildcats opened the double elimination bracket with a 7-3 loss to the 18U "B" MPulse. Shelby Lecuru, Morgan Evans, Taylor Ratcliff, and Alex McDonald each had a hit for the Wildcats.
In their next game, the Wildcats defeated the Mid Missouri Tigers 8-3 by scoring 5 runs in the international tie-breaker. Brailee Schulte hurled a 4 hitter to take the win. Brailee Schulte, Elle Miller, and Amber Braun each had a hit for the offense.
The Wildcats defeated the MPulse 3-2 in their next game. Brailee Schule hurled a 5 hitter to take the win on the rubber. Shelby Lecuru, Morgan Evans, Amber Braun, and Kaitlyn Allison each had a hit for the Wildcats hitting attack.
In the championship game, the Wildcats lost to the 16U "A" Rockers 5-1. Shelby Lecuru, Kayla Schulte, and Amber Braun had hits to pace the offense. The Wildcats record moves to 3-2 on the season. The Wildcats return to action in the May 16-17 Early Bird Tournament in Columbia, MO.
Saturday, April 11
Sedalia ASA Northern National Qualifier
The Diamond Wildcats opened their 2009 season with a 4-2 win over the Central Missouri Crush on Saturday. The Wildcat pitching combination of Morgan Evans and Brailee Schulte combined on a 1-hitter with Evans picking up the win over the Crush. The Wildcat hitting attack was led by Morgan Evens with three hits, Shelby Lecuru and Elle Miller each had two hits while Kaitlyn Allison and MacKenzie Blythe had hits.
The tournament was called on Sunday morning due to rain. The Wildcats are off until the May 2-3 Tournament in Columbia, MO.
Tuesday, August 12
2009 Diamond Wildcats
| Number |
Player's Name |
Positions |
Graduate |
High School |
| 13 |
Kaitlyn Allison |
2nd, OF, SS |
2012 |
California R-1 |
| 8 |
Amber Braun |
C, OF, 2nd, 3rd |
2012 |
Helias |
| 4 |
MacKenzie Blythe |
OF, C, 2nd |
2013 |
Cole R-V |
| 9 |
Morgan Evans |
3rd, SS, OF, P |
2012 |
Jefferson City Senior High |
| 1 |
Shelby Lecuru |
P, SS, OF |
2012 |
Helias |
| 7 |
Alex McDonald |
OF, 2nd, 3rd |
2013 |
Helias |
| 2 |
Elle Miller |
1st, OF, 3rd, P |
2012 |
California R-1 |
| 11 |
Taylor Ratcliff |
OF, 3rd |
2012 |
California R-1 |
| 24 |
Brailee Schulte |
P, SS, 3B |
2012 |
Jefferson City Senior High |
| 12 |
Kayla Schulte |
C, OF, 3rd |
2013 |
Cole R-V |
Sunday, February 15
2009 Diamond Wildcats Schedule
| Date |
Tournament |
Location |
Park |
Tournament/Overall Record |
| April 4-5 |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
| April 11-12 |
Easter
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OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
| April 18-19 |
ASA Northern National Qualifier |
Sedalia, MO |
Centennial Park |
1-0, 1-0 Rainout |
| April 25-26 |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
| May 2-3 |
2009 IFA May Madness 16U "A" |
Columbia, MO |
Rainbow/Antimi |
2-2, 2nd Place, 3-2 |
| May 9-10 |
Mother's Day |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
| May 16-17 |
2009 USSSA Early Bird 16U "A" |
Columbia, MO |
Rainbow/Antimi |
2-2, 5-4 |
| May 23-25 |
2009 Anderson Bat ASA Memorial Day Tournament |
Olathe, KS |
Blue Valley Recreation Complex |
3-4, 8-8
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| May 30-31 |
2009 IFA Spirit Classic 16U "A" |
Columbia, MO |
Rainbow/Antimi |
5-2, 2nd Place, 13-10 |
| June 6-7 |
2009 ASA/USA 14U National Qualifier |
Olathe, KS |
Lone Elm |
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| June 12-14 |
2009 Heartland Showcase, College Exposure |
Blue Springs, MO & Olathe, KS |
Lone Elm & Hidden Valley |
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| June 21-22 |
2009 Show-Me Shootout 16U "A" |
Columbia, MO |
Rainbow/Antimi |
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| June 26-28 |
2009 ASA State Tournament |
Rolla, MO |
Ber Juan Complex |
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| July 5-6 |
2009 USSSA MO Mid State 16U "A" Championship |
Columbia, MO |
Rainbow/Antimi |
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| July 11-12 |
2009 IFA MO State 16U "A" Championship |
Columbia, MO |
Rainbow/Antimi |
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| July 18-19 |
2009 University of Central Missouri Exposure Tournament 16U "A" |
Warrensburg, MO |
UCM Fields |
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| July 29-Aug 3 |
2009 NAFA Nationals |
Kansas City, MO |
TBA, based on qualification |
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| July 29-Aug 2 |
2009 ASA Northern Nationals |
St. Joseph, MO |
TBA, based on qualification |
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| July 26-Aug 2 |
2009 ASA National Championship Finals |
Marietta, GA |
TBA, based on qualification |
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| July 25-Aug 2 |
2009 USSSA Nationals |
Kissimmee, Fl |
TBA, based on qualification |
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| TBA |
2009 AFA Nationals |
TBA |
TBA, based on qualification |
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Friday, August 1
2009 14U "A" National Tournaments
| Organization |
Class |
Location |
Date of National |
| IFA Nationals |
A |
Springfield, IL |
07/27/09 to 08/01/09
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| NAFA "Elite" National Championships |
A |
Kansas City, KS
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07/29/09 to 08/02/09
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| ASA Nationals |
A |
Marietta, Ga |
07/26/09 to 08/02/09 |
| ASA Northern Nationals |
A |
St Joseph, Mo |
07/29/09 to 08/02/09 |
| NSA Nationals |
A |
Chattanooga, TN |
07/19/09 to 07/26/09 |
| USSSA |
A |
Kissimmee, FL |
07/25/09 to 08/02/09 |
Friday, October 10
2009 Missouri ASA State Tournaments
| Age Group |
Class |
Location |
Date |
| 10 and Under |
A |
Rolla |
06/26/09 to 06/28/09 |
| 12 and Under |
A |
Sedalia |
06/26/09 to 06/28/09 |
| 14 and Under |
A |
Rolla |
06/26/09 to 06/28/09 |
| 16 and Under |
A |
Sedalia |
06/26/09 to 06/28/09 |
| 18 and Under |
A |
Cape Girardeau |
06/26/09 to 06/28/09 |
Wednesday, May 6
2009 Memorial Day - Anderson Bats KC ASA Girls Invitational
The Diamond Wildcats will be playing in the 14U "A" division at the Blue Valley Complex in Overland Park, Kansas during Memorial Day weekend May 23-25 (see the link above for entered teams). Last year 40 teams competed in the 14U "A" division.
217 teams in the tournament with 35 in 14U "A" as of May 6, 2009. The 14U "A" division is full.
Thursday, November 20
ASA/USA National Qualifiers
| Division |
Class |
Location |
Date |
| 14 and Under |
A |
Iowa - TBA |
04/25/09 to 04/26/09 |
| 14 and Under |
A |
Olathe, KS at the Lone Elm Complex |
06/06/09 to 06/07/09 |
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
Wednesday, May 6
2009 Heartland Showcase
The Diamond Wildcats will be playing in the 14U "A" division in the Heartland Showcase (see the link above for entered teams).
98 teams in the tournament with 18 in 14U "A" as of May 6, 2009
Wednesday, May 6
2009 ASA/USA National Qualifier, June 5-7, Olathe, KS
The Diamond Wildcats will be playing in the 14U "A" ASA/USA National Qualifier at Lone Elm Complex in Olathe, KS during June 5-7. The winner of the tournament qualifies for the ASA/USA National Championship Finals in Marietta, GA.
Nine teams in 14U "A" on May 6, 2009.
Click the link above to check the teams in the tournament.
Fastpitch Tips/Drills
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