DeSoto Belles 18U Fastpitch Softball: Welcome

The Belles are an 18U Tournament Fastpitch Softball Team.
Our team is comprised of young, talented and dedicated athletes from the greater Kansas City area who love to play the game.  We will play some of the best competition in the midwest at 18U tournaments and participate in several College Exposure Camps during the Summer and Fall seasons including the prestigous Colorado Fireworks, Heartland Showcase, Mid-Missouri Showcase, and others.

Coaches:  Greg Heinrich, Mandi Hodo, Steve Fulk 
 

                                 

 

belles 2009
2009 Belles

Monday, November 9
Rachel's Signing Info

Rachel will be signing her National Letter of Intent with Mississippi State on Wednesday November 11th at 3:05 in the cafeteria at Shawnee Mission Northwest. Please join us in congratulating her. 

Rach congratulations we are proud of you! 



Wednesday, August 5
Zdeb To Be A Bulldog

Zdeb To Mississippi State University

Belles senior-to-be outfielder and power-hitter, Rachael Zdeb, has made a verbal committment to play college softball for Coach Jay Miller and the Mississippi State University Bulldogs.  Coach Miller has had the honor of coaching the USA National Team this summer so there is no doubt Rachael will be in an excellent spot to succeed.   

Please feel free to extend congratulations to Rachael and her family on this opportunity. 

Way to go Rachael!!!We are very proud of you!!!



Friday, December 5

      

     Belles Players Sign with Collegiate Teams

 

 

Several current and recent Belles players have signed or made verbal commitments to continue their softball experiences at the collegiate level.  Congratulations to these players and stay tuned for more commitments from other Belles players coming very soon. 

 

- Outfielder and Senior-to-be Rachael Zdeb has verbally committed to Mississippi State University.  Congratulations to Rachael and her family on this great opportunity.

 

-  Utility player Shawna Borger has signed to play college softball with Maple Woods Community College.

 

-  Infielder Megan Kear signed to play college ball with Highland Community College.

 

- Congratulations to pitcher Emily Moe on her comittment to Johnson County Community College 

 

- Congratulations to infielder Tara Heinrich on her signing to Baker University.   Click HERE for Shawnee-Dispatch article

 

- Click HERE for Shawnee-Dispatch article regarding the signings of infielder Sydnie Gerber to Central Methodist University and catcher Madison Hargrove to Missouri State University.

 

- Missouri State University adds six 2009 grads including Belles catcher Madison Hargrove...........read more

 

Belles Player 

High School  University 
Breanna Volkmann 2008- North Kansas City Missouri Southern University
Kayla Yount 2008- Olathe South Central Methodist University
Madison Hargrove 2009- Mill Valley Missouri State University
Sydnie Gerber 2009- Mill Valley Central Methodist University
Tara Heinrich 2009- Mill Valley Baker University
Emily Moe 2009- Leavenworth High Johnson County CC
Shawna Borger 2009- Shawnee Mission West Maple Woods Community College
Megan Kear 2009- Pleasant Ridge Highland Community College
Rachael Zdeb 2010- Shawnee Mission N.W. Mississippi State University


Sunday, July 19
NAFA Nationals- St. Louis

Wednesday, July 8
Mid-Missouri College Exposure Camp/Tournament

Monday, July 6
USSSA Kansas State

Belles Finish 4th at USSSA Kansas State 

Belles take 4th place at the the USSSA Kansas State Tournament.  After only giving up 8 runs in 5 games, the Belles once again proved they were one of the best teams in the state along with the Olathe Rockets, Bandits and Wicita Storm.  Truth be told, they were just a whisker away from making it all the way through the tournament in the winners bracket.  This was the last "home" tournament of the season as the Belles now hit the road to Warrensburg, MO and St. Louis for the last two tournaments of the season.  Great outing by our Belles.

Final Results (click here)



Wednesday, October 14
Updated Schedule for Oct 17th & 18th @ Lone Elm

Saturday  Oct 17th:   (10:30 on Field 4)   (3:00 on Field 3)   (6:00 on Field 4)

Sunday Oct 18th:   (3:00 on Field 4)   (6:00 on Field 4)


Sunday, June 21
Colorado Fireworks

Mountain

Welcome to Beautiful Colorado!!!   Nice outing for the Belles at the prestigous Colorado Fireworks College Exposure camp/tournament.  Highlights include knocking the GA Trouble out of a #1 seed in pool play due to solid offensive and defensive performance as well as a nice "upset" victory over the #1 seed (MO Rattlers) in the first round of bracket play.  The short-handed Belles gave every team they played a run for their money and produced a lot of attention from visiting college coaches. 

Bracket Results (click here)

Pool Game Results; Belles are in Pool C (click here)

Tournament/Camp Home Page (click here)

Event Calendar (click here)

Recruiting Camp Info (click here)

Practice Game Schedule (click here)



Wednesday, June 17
USSSA Father's Day Classic

Monday, June 8
Heartland Showcase Recruiting Camp

Friday, May 22
MO-KAN All-Star Game

Friday, June 5
Capital City Showdown

Tuesday, May 26
Pepsi Summer Kickoff Classic

Thursday, May 21
Kansas City Scholar Athletes

Saturday, March 28
Kansas State Tournament Play Begins

Sunday, May 17
2009 Memorial Day Tournament

Sunday, February 22
Texas Hold'em Tournament 2009

Thursday, February 5
Belles in St. Louis Indoor- Part 2

Thursday, December 18
Belles in St. Louis Indoor

Saturday, September 13
ASA Stars of Tomorrow

Monday, October 13
USSSA MSP Fall Showcase

Wednesday, October 8
USSSA Monster Bash

Tuesday, July 8
NAFA 18U Nationals

Wednesday, January 16
2008 Summer Tournament Schedule

Tuesday, July 8
ASA Mid-Missouri College Exposure Classic- Camp/Tournament

Tuesday, July 8
USSSA Kansas State Tournament



Monday, June 16
ASA KC Metro Championship

ASA Heartland Showcase- Hidden Valley

Sunday, June 1
Capital City Showdown Tournament (I-70 Series)- USSSA

Tuesday, May 27
Hawaiian Hit-Fest Tournament Info

Tuesday, May 13
Memorial Day Tournament



 
 

 

 

September Birthdays:

Jordin Burford- September 3rd

 

 

Have a GREAT birthday!!!!!!!

 

 




 

 
 
     
 
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Monday, May 12
Kansas State High School Playoffs- 2008