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Saturday, March 21
| WELCOME TO THE AMERICAN FREEDOM GOLD |
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The American Freedom Gold is made up of some of the rising young stars in North and Central Texas. Our players are primarily 2010 and 2011 graduates. Our players reside throughout Texas, including Atascosa, China Spring, Frisco, Mesquite, Plano, San Antonio, Terrell, Waco, and West.
As a program committed to a single purpose of placing its players in college softball programs after graduation, the American Freedom Gold will continue to play an aggressive college showcase schedule and invitation only round robins in Summer 2009. We have already been accepted into the 64-team field at the 2009 ASA 18u Gold Hall of Fame Qualifier in Oklahoma City. We also will play ASA Gold Regionals and Gold Southern Qualifiers. We are accepted into three of the major showcases, including the 2009 NFCA Las Vegas JO Classic Showcase, 2009 NFCA Colorado Fireworks College Exposure Tournament, and 2009 Texas Impact Gold/Louisville Slugger Showcase in Houston, Texas. The American Freedom Softball Club welcomes the addition of three new teams. - full story -
To learn more about playing with
the American Freedom teams,
please call us at (972) 922-8866 or email us at
americanfreedomgold@yahoo.com
The American Freedom Fastpitch Softball Club is a public, non-profit tax-exempt 501(3)(c) entity.
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AMERICAN FREEDOM SPONSORED BY SCOUT TRAINING FACILITY
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Rick Miller
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Monday-Friday: 1:00 - 9:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 4:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 6:00
(Team Practices Only Call Us to Schedule Your Team Practice) |
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(click for directions)
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The American Freedom Fastpitch Softball Club proudly announces it has entered into a long-term sponsorship agreement with Scout Training Facility.
The American Freedom is privileged to have been chosen by Scout Training Facility as its first sponsored girls’ fastpitch softball program. Founded in January 2006, the American Freedom Fastpitch Softball Club has grown to include four teams in the Gold, 16u, 14u, and 12u divisions.
Since it’s founding, Scout Training Facility has become one of the premier baseball/softball instructional facilities in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, boasting a 19,000-square foot indoor practice area, 9 hitting/pitching lanes, video swing analysis center, and indoor conference room. Beginning in the Spring 2009, the American Freedom and Scout Training Facility will join together to host a series of clinics and camps to promote girls’ fastpitch softball at all levels and expand college recruiting opportunities for elite players through North and East Texas.
For or more information about Scout Training Facility or about joining one of our American Freedom teams, please contact Tim Soefje at (972) 922-8866 or by email at americanfreedomgold@yahoo.com
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AMERICAN FREEDOM GOLD GO 3-2 AT ASA GOLD REGIONAL QUALIFIER
The American Freedom Gold went 3-2 at the ASA Gold Regional Qualifier, finishing 25th in the 81-team tournament. The Freedom lost their first game to the MC Elite Gold (Drude) (9th), but then took wins over the Texas Jets, Texas Trouble Gold, and Synergy Gold before being eliminated by the Corpus Christi Panthers (7th).
AMERICAN FREEDOM GOLD FINISH 17th AT ASA GOLD HALL OF FAME
As one of the youngest teams playing in the ASA Gold Hall of Fame Qualifier, the American Freedom Gold went 2-2 to finish a respectable 17th averall. The Freedom lost their opening round to the Kansas City Zephrys in a heartbreaking 2-0 loss with bases loaded. The Freedom then took wins over the Texas Peppers Gold (Peacock) and Kansas City Renegades Gold. The Freedom took an early lead against the Kansas City Peppers Gold, but a couple of miscues allowed the Peppers to rally to eliminate the Freedom 6-2.
MORE THAN 100 ATTEND THE 1ST AMERICAN FREEDOM/DIVISION II COLLEGE CAMP
More than 100 softball players from as far away as Tuscon, Ariz., New York, and El Paso attended the first annual American Freedom/Divison II College Camp last Thursday at J.J. Pearce High School. The camp staff featured the head coaches and assistant coaches from six of the top Division II schools in the Southwest, including Angelo State University, OK Panhandle University, St. Edwards University, St. Mary's University, Texas A&M - Kingsville University, and West Texas A&M University.
AMERICAN FREEDOM GOLD PLAY COLORADO FIREWORKS 18u
The American Freedom Gold received substantial exposure this past weekend in the 2009 Colorado Fireworks in Aurora, Co. The weekend was highlighted by Vivian Tijerina's (2011, C/3rd) 3 HRs, including a grand slam against the Arkansas Phenix Gold. In addition, Brooke Keel (2010, OF/2nd) posted a .470 average for the weekend, including 4 stolen bases. Jori Fox (2010, RHP/1st) also had a great weekend, receiving substantial exposure from numerous Div. I colleges.
AMERICAN FREEDOM GOLD GO 2-2 IN FIRST ASA GOLD QUALIFIER IN TULSA
The American Freedom Gold went 2-2 in their first-ever ASA Gold Qualifier in Tulsa, Ok. last weekend. The Freedom took wins over the Arkansas Phenix Gold and Arkansas Extreme Gold, but suffered loses to the Texas Ace Gold and Texas Heat Gold, both of which went deep into the tournament. The Freedom resume play next week at the 2009 Colorado Fireworks in Aurora, Co.
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KELCI CHENEY LEADS TERREL HIGH TO FIRST-EVER PLAYOFFS
American Freedom Gold pitcher Kelci Cheney (2010, RHP) has lead the Terrell High School Lady Tigers to the school's first-ever playoff appearance. The Tigers will take on state-ranked Waco Midway in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs. Cheney has recorded 215 strikeouts in just 20 games this season while hitting .315 as the Tiger's cleanup hitter. - Full Story - |
| AMERICAN FREEDOM GOLD'S NEWEST PLAYER SETS SAN ANTONIO RECORD AND NAMED SAN ANTONIO-AREA PLAYER OF THE WEEK ON 20-INNING PERFORMANCE |
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In a game that was almost as long as three games, San Antonio's Johnson High School claimed a five-hour-and-12-minute, 20-inning non-district victory against Medina Valley on Friday, nipping the Panthers 4-2, thanks in large part to pitcher Jori Fox’s (2010, RHP/1st) two-run homer in the top of the 20th inning. Fox was named the San Antonio-area player of the week for her efforts.
- read more - (historic game)
- read more- (player of the week) |
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AMERICAN FREEDOM GOLD DUO LEAD DIST. 26-5A
Half way through the 2009 season, American Freedom Gold's Cosette Hernandez (2012, OF/2nd, Reagan High School) ranks first in District 26-5A with a .500 batting average (19/38), and Geena Garcia (2011, SS, Johnson High School) ranks third at .455 (25/55). Garcia leads the district in doubles with six. Hernandez, a lefty slapper, is one of the original American Freedom girls and has been commuting to Dallas for three years. Garcia joined the squad this fall.
MESQUITES HIGH SCHOOL'S SURPRISE HURLER LEADS TEAM TO STATE RANKING
American Freedom Gold's Samantha Kennedy (2011, 1st/OF) hasn't listed pitching on her player profile for more than two years. When her Mesquite High School squad came up short on pitching this spring, however, the left-handed hurler answered the call and has helped lead her Lady Skeeters softball team to a surprise 12th-place ranking in Class 5A.
ROBINSON HIGH SCHOOL WINS 3A STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Robinson High School cruised to an easy 49-33 win over Argyle to claim the Texas High School 3A State Basketball Championship. American Freedom Gold player Molly Cooper (2010, 3rd/RHP) plays center for the Rockettes. -more-.
FRISCO WAKELAND HIGH SCHOOL NAMED AMONG "TEAMS TO WATCH" IN DFW
The Dallas Morning-News named Frisco Wakeland H.S. among its 10 "Teams to Watch" in 2009. The paper noted "talented freshmen join P. Alexis Cantu," which includes American Freedom Gold freshmen Tess Soefje (2012, C/1st) and American Freedom 16u Brittany Gehle (2012, SS). American Freedom 16u sophmore Brooke Cline (2011, 3rd/UT; 2008 1st Team All District ) also will play a major role. Wakeland has lost only one district game to McKinney High, which is currently ranked 8th in Class 4A.". -more-
AMERICAN FREEDOM GOLD DUO CITED AS FUTURE OF TERREL H.S. PROGRAM
American Freedom Gold's Kelci Cheney (2011, RHP)were featured in the local Terrel Tribune's preseason highlight. -more-
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AMERICAN FREEDOM GOLD'S GEENA GARCIA SMACKS HISTORIC HOMERUN
American Freedom Gold's Geena Garcia (2011, OF/SS) needed all of one lead-off, at-bat for San Antonio Johnson High School to belt out the brand-new high school's first-ever homerun. -more-
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FRISCO WAKELAND HIGH SCHOOL RANKED 9th IN CLASS 4A
The Texas Girl's High School Coaches Assocation has ranked Frisco Wakeland High School 9th in Class 4A in its preseason polls. American Freedom Gold player Tess Soefje (2012, C/1st) and American Freedom 16u players Brooke Cline (2011, 3rd/UT; 2008 1st Team All District ) and Brittany Gehle (2012, SS) will contribute to a team that advanced to the reginal finals in 2008 and graduated only one senior. -more-
ROBINSON HIGH SCHOOL RANKED 8th AND CELINA RANKED 9th IN CLASS 3A
The Texas Girl's High School Coaches Assocation has ranked Robinson High School 8th in Class 3A and Celina High School 9th in Class 3A in its preseason polls. American Freedom Gold player Molly Cooper (2010, 3rd/RHP) will start for Robinson High School, and American Freedom 16u player Kassidy Holmes (2011, RHP/1st; 2008 1st Team All District) returns to a talented Celina team . -more-
AMERICAN FREEDOM FINISHES 33rd ASA 14u "A" NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
The American Freedom finished 33rd out of 83 teams at the 2008 ASA 14u "A" National Championships in Midland, Texas. The Freedom finished the tournament 3-2-1. After going 1-1 in pool play against two tough California teams, the Freedom unfortunately drew the eventual Natonal Champions Lakewood Ladies Black in the first round. The Freedom rebounded with two big wins, but eventually just ran out of gas. This was the Freedom's third consecutive ASA National Tournament appearance.
American Freedom v. So. Cal. Case Batbusters (Pool Play: Tie 2-2)
(2008 14u ASA Central Atlantic National Qualifer Champion)
American Freedom v. So Cal Hurricanes (Pool Play: W 7-0)
(2008 14u ASA Hall of Fame Champion)
(2008 ASA National Champions)
American Freedom v. Ohio Slammers (Bracket: W 6-4)
(2008 ASA Hall of Fame Qualifier)
American Freedom v. Arizone Heatwave (Bracket: W 3-1)
(2nd Place, 2008 ASA Hall of Fame)
American Freedom v. Hatters Gold (Fla) (Bracket: L 9-1)
(Florida ASA State Champions)
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AMERICAN FREEDOM TAKES 5TH AT 2008 COLORADO FIREWORKS
The American Freedom took 5th place at the 2008 Colorado Fireworks Tournament in Broomfield, Colorado. The Freedom girls went 8-2 for the weekend, including going undefeated in pool play and 4-2 in bracket play.
The Freedom took bracket wins over the Colorado Wildfire Fury, Albuquerque Sol, Kansas City Lookouts (7th Place) and Texas Rapid Fire (8th Place) before losing to the Fort Worth Batbusters (McClaskey) (3rd Place) and West Jersey Witches (4th Place). The Freedom went undefeated in pool play to earn a number one seed with wins over the Texas Rapid Fire, Ashburn Shooting Stars (Va.) (11th Place), Hotstix (Kan.) (17th Place) and Delta Heat (Canada).
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AMERICAN FREEDOM TAKES 3RD AT 2008 ASA STATE TOURNAMENT; EARN 3RD ASA NATIONAL BERTH
The American Freedom took 3rd place this weekend at the 2008 14u ASA Texas State Tournament in Longview, earning their third consecutive invitation to the ASA National Championships to be held this year in Midland, Texas on July 27 to Aug. 3.
The Freedom girls earned the national tournament berth with a 5-2 win over the Missouri City Magic Sunday morning. The eventual tournament champion Texas Traveler's (Splash) dropped the Freedom into the loser's bracket in a close 5-2 ballgame, where they were eliminated in a 3-2 rematch with the Magic.
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