Texas Elite Easton Gold (Bancroft): 2003 Season
Team Titles/Accomplishment
2003< 72Wins/23 Losses
ASA 10A State Champions, Hillsboro, TX
TAAF 10A State Champions, Mesquite, TX
ASA 10A Nationals 7th, Johnson City, TN
USSSA 10A State Runner-up, Garland, TX
USSSA 10A National Invitational Champions, Garland, TX
Garland Results
'92 Texas Elite played their first tournament of the fall season Sept. 13 in Garland in a one-day single elimination series. Elite began Saturday with an early morning display of strong hitting and pitching, allowing opponent No-Mercy only two hits, winning 4-0. The second game matched us up against the larger girls of Ricochet, but speedy base running and timely hits gave Elite the win 4-1. Our third game was played against Quicksilver and while seemingly played less impressive still ended with our third straight victory with a final score of 4-2. At last we faced the much larger girls of the second year team All Mixed Up which proved to be our final game of the day. While both teams batted .500, Texas Elite fell short with a final score of 9-6.
'92 Texas Elite finished the tournament with a 3-1 record in this one-day single elimination tournament. Outscoring opponents 18-12, out hitting opponents 26-21, with a team batting average of .347 compared to opponents' average of .230. This tournament was a great chance for the girls, coaches, and parents to get back into the game, and come together as a team.
North Richland Hills Results
Saturday October 4th, '92 Texas Elite played its first ever ASA 12A tournament in North Richland Hills. Our first bracket game was a physical hard fought match against the strong pitching from Texas Wild. The game was an impressive outing for Texas Elite but ended in a tough 3-1 loss. Our second bracket game was an exciting match up with a strong Texas Flash team that drew fans from all over the park. In spite of launching several hits that sent players of Flash racing to the fence, and sending the game into I.T.B (tie-breaker). Elite fell short with a 7-6 loss. With two losses in bracket play Elite was sent to play in the consolidation bracket, but was rained out Sunday morning.
'92 Texas Elite has proven to the 12A community that they are not to be taken lightly, and is living up to the great Texas Elite tradition of fielding yet another great ball team.
Mt. Pleasant Results
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'92 Texas Elite traveled to Mt. Pleasant, Texas Oct. 18th, and finished 2nd in the USSSA 12 open one-day tournament. Beginning Saturday morning Elite battled the home town Hurricanes to a 2-2 tie. Next up was the Rapid Fire team from Flower Mound, which ended in a 3-1 Elite victory. Our first bracket game was a 2 hit shut out with the E. TX Fire which ended with us winning 6-0. Our second bracket game was with Quicksilver which ended a 7-1 victory. Our first loss in bracket play was dealt to us by Rapid fire 3-5. While fighting our way back through the loser’s bracket Elite beat the Flames 5-0, the Bad Attitude 2-1, and the Rapid Fire 4-1. With midnight closing in the championship game with the unbeaten True Grit team proved to be a game to remember. With Elite only 2 runs down and over 4 minutes left to play True Grit showed all of us how many ways to stall a game. With two trips to the mound and a changing of catcher’s all with only one batter at the plate, Elite was forced to send there girls to line up without continuing another inning.
Overall with 9 games being played and spending over 17 hours at the park the road trip to Mt. Pleasant was very successful.
Carrollton Giving Tournament
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The Nov. 1st weekend ended with a 2nd place finish in Carrollton, TX for the first year 12U '92 Texas Elite. Saturday began with a decisive win over the N.TX. Storm 7-0. Our second game was far more challenging battle with the super sized girls of the High Voltage Gators ending in a 1-6 loss. Our first bracket game was with the Starz that showcased the Elites opposite way short game with a masterful 14-0 win. Next up was the talented All Mixed Up team that to date had not been beat, the Elite girls entered the game with a level of emotion and determination that handed them there biggest win of the tournament 5-1. The final game Saturday was a rematch with the Gators that dealt Elite there first loss in bracket play 2-8. Sunday Elite returned to Carrollton to begin play against No-Mercy that ended in a hard fought 2-0 win. Next in line with Elite scoring runs 3 out of its 4 innings was the Texas Canes that ended in a 6-3 win. It was our eighth game of the tournament that seemed to take the biggest toll on the Elite girls, with numerous injuries and having to finish the game with only 8 girls Elite beat the Rapid Fire 3-1. Reluctantly Elite was forced to withdraw from playing the championship game against the Gators because of injuries to four of its girls. '92 Elite finished the tounament with a team batting average of .495 and outscored there opponents 41-18.
USSSA Fall State Championships, Rowlett, TX
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'92 Texas Elite finished second in the USSSA 12B Fall State Championships held November 15th in Rowlett, TX. '92 Elite has now finished second in their last three tournaments. Saturday bracket play began with the familiar Ricochet team ending in 5-3 win for Elite. Next up was the talented Waco Fireballs which proved to be one of the toughest games of the tournament with Elite winning 3-2. Elite’s third bracket game was an always popular match up with 92 Texas Heat, which ended with Elite’s pitcher Devon Wallace throwing a no-hit, shut-out, for a 6-0 win. After a long break Elite returned to play the TX. Chill for another 3-1 win. In the championship game 92 Texas Heat returned to deal Elite there biggest disappointment, while out hitting there opponent 11-5 Elite’s 4 errors allowed the Heat to win 3-2 in ITB.
The Texas Elite Organization had a 5 teams entered into 5 age groups in the USSSA Fall State Championships. Texas Elite teams finished 1st in three of the age groups and 2nd in one. Special thanks go out to all the parents and players from all of the other Elite teams who stayed late Sunday night to support their fellow Elite mates.
Toys for Santa Tournament Dec 6th, 2003
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Texas Elite finished in second place at the 11th Annual Toys for Santa Tournament this past weekend. Our opening game was Saturday morning in 29 degree weather against the Texas Chance. Texas Elite while only allowing the Chance one hit fell short losing 4-2. Shortly after the early morning upset Texas Elite turned things around by defeating the Diamond Flyers 7-1, Lightning 8-5, the She Devils 4-1, the Storm 7-0, and the Lady Hurricanes 5-3. After a long day of 5 back to back wins the Elite was matched up for the championship title with the unbeaten and well rested 91 Renegades. Elite battled hard and never gave up but ultimately finished second, losing 4-2.
Texas Elite pulled together for a worthy cause with the softball community to help others in supplying toys and canned goods to the local Metrocrest Social Services. According to this years tournament director everyone’s generous support made this a record setting year. He has asked me to thank everyone who helped make this year’s tournament so very successful.
Merry Christmas to all of our Elite followers and I look forward to seeing all of you again next season in 2004.
CHRISTMAS PARTY 2003
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