Long Island Bandits 16U Smith: Welcome

Long Island Bandit Mission Statement

The Long Island Bandits are a competitive fastpitch softball team who are very proud to call the Long Island area our home. Our goal is to provide a safe, healthy environment, which is mentally and physically stimulating for girls who are willing to accept the challenge and commitment of team sports. Our coaching staff demands that each member put forth no less than their best effort. They are encouraged and expected to strive for excellence as team players and as individuals. We believe that by providing an environment that rewards dedication, determination, cooperation and hard work, the girls will build the foundation they need to ensure their success as young adults. The girls will excel not only in softball, but also in all personal, physical and mental requirements necessary for participating in any type of team sport. This will in turn provide them with the tools, talent and positive attitude that will ensure their success in school and throughout their lives.                                                               

                                         Congratulations to those who have been added to the 2010-2011 16U Long Island Bandits-Smith roster thusfar:

                                         #1 Courtney Syrett                                #7 Giana Panariello                               #9 Nicole Marro

                                         #10 Michelle DeVito                              #11 Michelle Carbone                             #12 Sabrina DeAngelis

                                         #15 Taylor Conti                                  #17 Killeen Martin                                  #24 Stevianne Ognibene

                                         #25 Stephanie Staiano                          #33 Kirsten Kelley                                 #88 Erin Morrissey                                                                      

                                                                                                   #3 Victoria D'Alessandro

                                                                         *Private tryouts will be held to fill any additional roster positions*

UPCOMING PRACTICES:  Tuesday, October 19th @ Revolution Athletics 7pm - 8:30pm

                                        Wednesday, October 20th @ Center Island Sports (tentative location) 7pm-8pm

UPCOMING GAMES: October 25-26         Pumpkin Patch Classic (Newburgh, NY)

                               *Schedule TBA*

UPCOMING CAMPS AND CLINICS:  Make sure you have made your room accommodations for the following:

                                November 12-14  Riseball Camp (www.riseballcamp.com)

Congratulations to 16U Bandits on finishing second in the September to Remember Tournament on Labor Day weekend!!

College Information: www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 14U LONG ISLAND BANDITS - SMITH ON THEIR RUNNER-UP PERFORMANCE AT THE 2010 PONY NATIONAL TOURNAMENT IN CARY, NC!!

The Bandits played 13 games in 7 days to make it through to the National Championship Game on Thursday morning.  The team finished first in their pool taking them into bracket play on Monday.  After dropping their second game to the Tradition (NJ) 4-3, the girls went on to win the second two games that day.  With their backs up against the wall facing elimination, the Bandits won an amazing four games in a row on Wednesday i over 100 degree heat. This included defeating the Central Jersey Lightning twice to win their bracket and move to the Elite 8.  Their fourth game of the day was a convincing victory against the New York Battery Elite in the Elite 8 round, moving them to the Final Four of the tournament.  On the final day, the Bandits defeated last year's Final Four finishers, the New Jersey Jaguars with a tremendous offensive performance, winning the game 8-2. This brought them to the Championship Game agaist the Pegasus from Pennsylvania.  It was a pitching duel from the start led by the Bandits' Sabrina DeAngelis, taking a 0-0 game into the fifth inning.  The Pegasus were able to capitalize on a defensive lapse from the Bandits and a timely hit to go ahead 2-0.  Michelle DeVito brought the Bandits back to within one run in the top of the 6th with an RBI single, but the Pegasus held on for the 2-1 victory.

Congratulations to the girls on an amazing week and an amazing finish!  The Bandits would like to thank the rest of their organization, the parents and everyone in the softball community that offered their support and encouragement throughout the entire trip!

Congratulations on FIRST PLACE FINISH IN 16U TRIPLE CROWN MEMORIAL DAY SHOOTOUT!

Congratulations on FIRST PLACE finish in 14U PONY Qualifier in Swansea, MA!!

 Congratulations on THIRD PLACE finish at 14U Father's Day Slugfest in Norwich, CT!!

Congratulations on FIRST PLACE finish at the 14U Silver Bullets Summer Slam in Medford, NY!!

Congratulations on SECOND PLACE finish at 14U PONY Nationals in Carey, NC!!!

Congratulations on THIRD PLACE finish at the 16U Triple Crown tournament in Myrtle Beach, SC!!