2009 Plymouth-Canton Pride: My Site News

Beth Heldmeyer, Sr. 2B, Plymouth: Heldmeyer's consistency in the field and at the plate played a big role in Plymouth's 32-10 season, which reached the Division 1 regional final.

She batted .496 and was rewarded by being selected to the All-KLAA, All-District and All-Region teams.

“Beth is a very valuable player to us,” said Plymouth coach Val Canfield. “Just having her and Stacey Klonowski up the middle is a dynamic duo. Beth is real aggressive defensively and she is a real powerful contact hitter.

”Heldmeyer will go to Sienna Heights, where she will run cross country, Canfield noted.

Briana Lee, Soph. P, Salem: The sophomore pitcher made an all-around impact, going 17-6 with a 0.84 earned-run average, striking out 218 batters in 133 2/3 innings and chipping in on offense with a .369 average and six home runs

.Lee was the Rocks' defensive MVP and was named to the All-KLAA and All-Region teams. She “In just two seasons she has struck out almost 450 batters,” said Salem coach Bonnie Southerland. “That's pretty amazing in itself. She has the potential to really make a name for herself. The next two years should be pretty interesting.

”Mary Cox, Sr. SS, Salem: Her coach, Southerland, issued high praise for the senior shortstop by calling her “one of the most all-around student-athletes I have coached” in her 25-year career.

Cox again spearheaded the Rocks in her second season as team captain, ripping 50 hits and knocking in 30 while batting .442 out of the key No. 3 spot in the lineup. When needed, the team leader helped out as a reliever and played crisp defense.

“(She's an) extremely hard worker and achiever,” Southerland noted. “You could see this by her awards.

”Cox won the Salem Rock Solid Award, collected her second Salem Golden Glove and was named to the All-KLAA and All-District squads.

Miranda Rysdorp, Sr. OF, Canton: Chiefs head coach Jim Arnold knew what kind of performance he could expect every game out of Rysdorp, a strong-armed outfielder with a potent bat.

Rysdorp batted .481, with 16 extra-base hits and 26 runs, a catalyst behind many of the Chiefs' rallies. She was named to the All-KLAA, All-District and All-Region teams and was the Canton batting champion.

“She has speed as well as a strong arm,” Arnold said. “She had two putouts at first from center field.”

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The following coaches have been selected for the 2010 season:

• 18u Elite Eric Carlson
• 16u Elite Blue Scott Hayes
• 16u Elite Red Open
• 14u Stars Senkbeil
• 14u Pride Ermert
• 12u Stars Miller
• 12u Pride Dean
• 12u Pride Gould
• 10u Stars Bressler
• 10u Pride Tanana
• 10u Pride Schmidt

We would like to thank every applicant for their time and efforts and hope to see everyone at tryouts supporting the girls of PC Pride!

The Plymouth/Canton Pride Fast-pitch Organization is taking applications for coaching positions for all ages for the 2009-2010 season. The Pride Organization is looking for experienced coaches that have commitment to play at the top level of the sport. We are a non-profit organization playing under the umbrella of the Greater Canton Youth Baseball and Softball Association. Background checks will be done on all coaches for the organization. We currently have teams at the 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, and 18U level with an emphasis on preparing girls for High School and College Exposure. We are an established program with organizational support for all teams. If you are interested in coaching for the Pride please mail your signed application and resume.

Coaches Application 

Pride 16U Elite - Blue have competed in 3 tournaments, and won all 3. 
PC Pride Fall Classic - Sep 28, 2008.  Champions.  USSSA World Series Qualifier
Lady Irish Fall Harvest - Oct 5, 2008.  Champions.  ASA Regional Qualifier
Fracas at the Dome - March 1, 2009.  Champions.  NSA Qualifier
 
The PC Pride Elite 16U - Blue have had a very successful Fall & Winter season.  We close down as the High School Season begins, and do so having qualified for Nationals for ASA (Regional), NSA and USSSA.  Our record is 14-1.  In addition to the three tournaments, we participated in team camps at CMU, EMU and Ferris State.  Independently, the girls participated in other individual camps through the winter at schools they have interest in.

We look forward to competing with a college exposure schedule that keeps us busy through the summer.  Our summer schedule is as follows:

PC Pride Summer Classic - June 12th–14th - Canton, MI
Compuware Classic - June 18th-21st - Canton, MI
ASA State Tournament - June 26th-28th - Mt. Pleasant, MI
ASA National Qualifier - July 3rd-5th- Lawton, MI
USSSA College Exposure Tournament - July 10th-12th - E. Lansing, MI
Sparks College Exposure Invitational - July 16th-19th - Elgin, IL
ASA Nationals (If Qualify) - July 27th-August 2nd - Sioux Falls, SD

Coach:
Mike Burnard
313-414-4163

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PC Pride Fall Classic, 1st Place, September 27-28, 2008
NSA Halloween Bash, 1st Place, October 4, 2008

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The team consists of three players from last years Stars team, seven players from the Pride non premier team and two players new to Pride this year. I attribute the early successes of the team to the time and effort spent by the previous Pride coaches and their consistent approach to teaching fundamentals the same throughout the program. The girls have gotten to know each other very well through the fall and winter and the 10U coaches have high hopes for the team during the World Series tournaments.

The Pride 16U Elite-Red participated in 2 Winter events!

Teams have been formed and are completed for all Pride teams with the exception of the 16u division.  We are looking for a coach for the 16u Red Elite team so the team can be formed and finalized.  Everyone will receive a phone call or email letting them know of our/their status within a day or so.  The Pride board thanks everyone for their patience with this time consuming process.