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Welcome to the Norco Fillys 16U Team Site!
The Fillys have a roster consisting of young ladies with 1989 & 1990 birthdays who want to play travel softball against the best competition in the world. Our ultimate goal is to compete in the 2006 ASA 16U National Championships in Seattle, WA. We will play in exposure tournaments on our journey to Nationals. Our players will gain valuable experience this season playing against the best of the best in Southern California.
Woke Up This Morning by Sopranos
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| Dalyn Varela
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Tuesday, November 20
Going to College
I have had the pleasure of coaching many great ballplayers over the years. Many of them are now going off to college or are commiting to play college ball and receiving scholarships:
Heather Nelson - Indiana
Dalyn Varela - Iowa State
Bianca Lopez - Iowa State
Jackie Guy - Illinois
Courtney Wilhelm - Cal State San Bernardino
Vanessa Lenart - Wagner College
Kalyn Castillo - Louisville
Lauren Holmes - Hawaii-Hilo
Bryanne Evans - Michigan
Brianna Smith - Barry College
Melanie Bensema - Michigan State
I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with these great athletes. They are all very different....but had one thing in common....huge hearts and a neverending will to succeed. Congratulations, ladies.
Coach Sam
Like Someone by Josey Wales
Filly Birthdays
Recent/Future Filly birthdays:
Raylene Coronado May 3rd
Adrienne Martinez May 27th
Kelsea Rainwater June 2nd
birthday by Rainwater
Fillys Try to Qualify for ASA Nationals in Seattle, WA
The Norco Fillys 16U (Rainwater) will attempt to qualify for ASA Nationals in Seattle, WA in 2006. The Fillys are also planning on playing in the Las Vegas J.O. Classic in June.
Lumberjack Song by Monty Python
Fillys Going to ASA National Qualifier in Purcellville, Virginia
The Norco Fillys 16U (Rainwater) will be participating in the ASA National Qualifier in Sterling, Virginia on the weekend of July 7-9, 2006. Each parent should be booking now for their daughter and making hotel reservations at the Days Inn in Leesburg. This will allow us to play in local qualifiers at SoCal State, the Region 14 National Qualifier, and/or the Region 14 Tournament. There will be no more changes in where we are going...unless we change our minds. Lets get it done so that we can prepare for Seattle in August. I'm flying into Baltimore on Southwest Airlines...nonrefundable from Ontario for less than $400 per ticket.
Dulles AP to Purcellville (20 minutes)
Reagan National AP to Purcellville (45 minutes)
Baltimore AP to Purcellville (90 minutes)
Call ASAP to the hotel for reservations:
Days Inn
721 E. Market Street
US 15 Bypass
Leesburg, VA 20175
703-777-6622
Double rooms are $81.00 per night. There is no Fillys "block" of rooms, but there is availability right now.
Locals by Lloyd
Fillys Playing in Las Vegas JO Classic Exposure Tournament
The Norco Fillys 16U (Rainwater) will be playing in the Las Vegas Junior Olympic Classic Exposure Tournament on the weekend of June 9-11th, 2006. We will be making our hotel reservations in mid-January. This tournament is attended each year by over 200 teams.
Orleans Hotel & Casino 702-365-7111 6/8/06 - $ 60 6/9/06 - $110 6/10/06 - $110 6/11/06 - $ 70 Make your reservations right away!
IMPORTANT: There is an NFCA Recruiting Camp on June 9th in Las Vegas. The schedule is posted, so click on the headline above to link to the schedule!
Vegas Baby by Swingers
Fillys Superstars
Katie Garcia has played for the Fillys a couple of times in the past and her little sister Melissa was an awesome Filly player for two years. SpySoftball has announced Katie Garcia's committment to California State University at Dominguez Hills. Congratulations, Katie!
This week's Filly Superstars in CIF:
Click on this story headline...it will take you to the Press Enterprise story on our own Kim Endean, playing for the Fontana HS Steelers. FoHi rocked Redlands HS and Kim smoked a bomb to CF. Great job!
Dalyn Varela had a two home run game this week for Elsinore High School.
Vanessa Lenart is punishing the fences for Kaiser High School.
Ashley Noone (Orange Lutheran HS) had two hits in the second game of a DH with #1 Ranked ...in the nation...El Dorado HS...while catching both games.
Courtney Wilhelms is pitching nearly every game for La Sierra HS and crushing the ball.
Awesome job ladies.
 Cowbell by Rainwater
Fillys Tracking 16U Qualifiers
Click on the headline to see which SoCal teams are going where to qualify. Teams in red have qualified.
abuse by Python
Check Out the New Filly Album
Theres a new Filly Photo Album from the SoCal Athletics Tournament. Thanks to Ken for taking the great pictures!
charactor by foley
Fillys in Yucaipa Missfits Friendly
The Fillys are playing in the Yucaipa Missfits friendly on Sunday, July 2nd at Mesa Grande Academy in Calimesa/Yucaipa.
Black Tops, Black Pants. Be at the field at 7:45AM ready to warm up.
No Snack Bar.
I wasn't able to get fields in Norco, but the Missfits found a field....we are playing 7 inning games + 1 inning of ITB.
Cowbell Fever by Walken
Tuesday, February 14
Fillys Stats are Updated with the Las Vegas J.O. Classic Tournament
The stats are updated and are located in the Links section. Check out the seperate stats for the tournament, all tournaments, and all of our games.
Toilet by Harry
Wednesday, March 22
Norco Fillys 3rd Golf Tournament Fundraiser
The 3rd Norco Fillys Fundraiser Golf Tournament will be held June 23rd at Paradise Knolls Golf Course in Mira Loma. The tournament will have a shotgun start at 12:30PM, cost $80 per golfer and will be played in a 4-some scramble format. Box lunches, carts, and hospitality bags are included in the the per player fee. Hole sponsorships are $100 per hole and there will be prize drawings after play is completed. We would like each player to bring in at least one foursome and a door prize or hole sponsor. The more players we have, the more money the team makes....and the less money it will cost each family to attend ASA Nationals.
Click on the story headline to go to the Golf Tournament Flyer or you can download the handout attachment.
Cinderealla Boy by Carl
Handout:
Filly Golf Tournament 2006
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| Ashley Tags Out the Potential Tying Run
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Thursday, May 18
Fillys Shine in Playoffs
Ashley Noone starred in Orange Lutheran's playoff wildcard win this week. Noone doubled off the wall and recorded two putouts on plays at the plate...one of them the potential tying run in the 7th inning. Click on the headline for a link to the story on OCVarsity.com. Great job, Ashley!
Whoopass by Mary's Dad
Friday, May 26
Congratulations Courtney!
Courtney Wilhelms was named 1st Team All Ivy League this past week after a great season pitching for La Sierra High School. Courtney lead La Sierra to the playoffs for the first time in seven years. AWESOME!
Bring You Down by De Niro
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| All County First Team
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Wednesday, June 28
First Team San Bernardino All County....Norco Fillys' Kim Endean!
This is the description in the Riverside Press Enterprise story of the San Bernardino All County Team, describing the Fillys own Kim Endean:
KIM ENDEAN
Position: Third base
School: Fontana
Class: Sophomore
What she did: Posted a .470 batting average and led the Steelers with 39 hits and 32 runs batted in ... Scored 22 runs ... Had 14 extra-base hits, including eight doubles, and a .747 slugging percentage ... Selected first-team All-Citrus Belt League.
What they said: "Kim had a fantastic year, and she still could get better. She's an absolutely fearless player who got plenty of key hits for us."
-- Fontana coach Mike Southworth
Kim is the sole sophomore on the First Team. The Fillys are extremely proud! Great job, Kim!
Whoopass by Mary's Dad
Thursday, November 15
Lauren Holmes Signs LOI with University of Hawaii, Hilo
Lauren Holmes, who lead the Fillys to a 7th place finish at ASA Western Nationals in 2004, signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball and attend The University of Hawaii, Hilo. Congratulations to Lauren, an awesome hitter with great speed, a phenomenal outfielder, a team leader, and an unforgettable teammate. We wish Lauren the best will be envious of her Hawaii residence for years to come.
I Lover Her by SAM
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