Welcome to the website of DESERT THUNDER 96!

DESERT THUNDER 96 is a first year 14U Junior Olympic ASA fastpitch softball team from Tucson, Arizona. The majority of our team is comprised of girls who were born in 1996, and there are a few girls who were born in 1997.  Our goal is to compete successfully at the National level, and our future goal is to showcase our talented athletes. We believe in maintaining a challenging schedule and pushing our players to attain their maximum potential.  The Desert Thunder organization has a history of developing elite softball players and moving them on to the collegiate level.  Desert Thunder 96 plans to do the same!

2009-2010 Accomplishments

*Tucson ASA Labor Day: Semi-finalist

*Tucson ASA Fiesta de Tucson 16U: Semi-finalist

*Las Vegas ASA Southwest Showdown: Finalist

*Phoenix ASA Back to School: Finalist

Thank You to Our Sponsors/Donators!!!

***J.J. Morales, Licensed Occupational Therapist***

          *Myofascial Release Therapy            

          *275-9892

***John and Sandy Woolridge***

***Efficient Concrete*** 

***Gerry Hicks*** 

March 27th - Desert Thunder 96 March Mania 

Committed teams: Desert Thunder 96, AZ Cats 96, AZ SWAT, Casa Grande Heat 12U, Casa Grande Heat 14U, Desert Scorpions, Desert Swarm 12U, Tucson AZtecs, and Tucson Ladysharks 

DESERT THUNDER 96 is committed to:

*Maintaining a challenging schedule

*Showcasing our talented athletes

*Helping each player go as far as she wants in the sport!

*Capitalizing on each player's strengths

*Developing well-rounded players

*Playing with passion and having fun!

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