East Peoria - The BNGSA opened pool play with a 9-1 win over the Midwest Sluggers at Eastside Center. Danielle Warner got all the run support she needed as the Fusion scored 6 in the bottom of the 2nd. Warner scattered five hits and struck out 3 in 6 innings of work. Sarah Moritz came in and worked the 7th to get ready for Saturday.
In the bottom of the second, Fusion 3B Brittiany Tjarks laced an RBI single to left after Kyley McKeown and Cassie Saufley led off the inning with singles. The Fusion plated 4 more runs on RBI's by Brigette Tracy, Julie Herek and Andi Wilson in addition to some help from the Midwest Sluggers defense.
The Fusion scored three insurance runs in the 6th. Christina Pagan led off the inning with a 2B. After a series of errors by the Sluggers, the Fusion ran the score to 9-1.
Danielle Stralow of the 2011 Class 2A State Champion Morrison Filles, took the loss for the Midwest Sluggers.
WP - Danielle Warner (6 ip, 5 hits, 0 ER, 3 k), Sarah Moritz (7) and Kyley McKeown
LP - Danielle Stralow
Balanced attack saw 9 different Fusion players record a hit.
Fusion 8-9. Continue Pool play Saturday morning.
Media Coverage - Pantagraph
2012 Twin City Fusion Game and Practice Schedule and Prior Results
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Sunday, June 19, 2011
Fusion History Lesson #2 - 1:30 AM in Pontiac
People can say what they want about tournaments in Pontiac but they provided some of our most memorable moments in Fusion history. You were always guaranteed a bunch of games and it did not matter how late you played. Case in point. 5/7/2006 -- School Night -- Championship Game started at Midnight.
This was the first time we played in a Championship game. After taking a parents vote, we decide to play. I think most did not go to school the next day! I remember the McLean County Stars coach getting ejected late in the evening and then he hid behind a shed and still gave signs to his team. They lost out. We had a bad habit of getting second in most of our tournaments that year, but finished 1st n the one that counted.
I also remember Danielle carrying the entire pitching load that weekend. 30 innings. She got a bunch of run support but I had to take her out in the final inning of the Championship game because her arm hurt so bad and the Saulk Valley Storm beat us. Wonder where they are now?
5/6/2006
BNGSA Fusion 13 Livingston County Express (A) 2: Fusion use first inning explosion to put away the Express
BNGSA Fusion 13 Paxton Thunder 1: The Fusion provides the lightning in defeating the Thunder
BNGSA Fusion 14 Sauk Valley Storm 6: Fusion scores 6 in top of 6 to stop Sauk Valley rally
5/7/2006
BNGSA Fusion 14 Downers Grove Rebels 0: Fusion quickly dispose of Rebels in elimination round
BNGSA Fusion 4 Naperville Diamonds Red 1: Fusion defends and advances to Championship Game
Sauk Valley Storm 8 BNGSA Fusion 7: Fusion battle to the end but come up short in Championship
This was the first time we played in a Championship game. After taking a parents vote, we decide to play. I think most did not go to school the next day! I remember the McLean County Stars coach getting ejected late in the evening and then he hid behind a shed and still gave signs to his team. They lost out. We had a bad habit of getting second in most of our tournaments that year, but finished 1st n the one that counted.
I also remember Danielle carrying the entire pitching load that weekend. 30 innings. She got a bunch of run support but I had to take her out in the final inning of the Championship game because her arm hurt so bad and the Saulk Valley Storm beat us. Wonder where they are now?
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| Fusion - 2nd Place - Pontiac Shootout |
BNGSA Fusion 13 Livingston County Express (A) 2: Fusion use first inning explosion to put away the Express
BNGSA Fusion 13 Paxton Thunder 1: The Fusion provides the lightning in defeating the Thunder
BNGSA Fusion 14 Sauk Valley Storm 6: Fusion scores 6 in top of 6 to stop Sauk Valley rally
5/7/2006
BNGSA Fusion 14 Downers Grove Rebels 0: Fusion quickly dispose of Rebels in elimination round
BNGSA Fusion 4 Naperville Diamonds Red 1: Fusion defends and advances to Championship Game
Sauk Valley Storm 8 BNGSA Fusion 7: Fusion battle to the end but come up short in Championship
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| Megan McDermott, Allie Lindstrom, Cassie Saufley, Danielle Warner, Jane McCullough |
Fusion History Lesson #1
Does anyone remember the title game at the Pekin Shootout on June 11, 2006? I sure do. Current Fusion SS Lindsey Krippel had about 12 assists at SS as the Livingston County Express defeated the Fusion 5-2 in the Championship game.
The Fusion had run ruled the Express 14-5 the day before in pool play. Current Fusion Utility player Brittiany Tjarks was part of the winning battery in the Championship game.
The game started out with a bang as the Express coach got tossed after Brittiany hit Fusion leadoff batter Allie Lindstrom iin the back running to 1B after a bunt. Allie was out of the baseline but the umps missed it and the Express coach got a little excited. Always enjoyed playing the Express.
The Express was an 12U-A team at this time. We probably should of been as we went on to win 12U-B State a month later.
6/10/2006
BNGSA Fusion 13 Dunlap Eagles 0
BNGSA Fusion 14 Livingston County Express 5 (A)
BNGSA Fusion 11 Washington Cobras (B) 0
6/11/2006
BNGSA Fusion 8 Mid Illinois N-Tensity (A) 0 (Semi-final)
Livingston County Express (A) 5 BNGSA Fusion 2 (Championship)
If I find any stats I will update the story.
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| Second Place - Pekin Shootout |
The game started out with a bang as the Express coach got tossed after Brittiany hit Fusion leadoff batter Allie Lindstrom iin the back running to 1B after a bunt. Allie was out of the baseline but the umps missed it and the Express coach got a little excited. Always enjoyed playing the Express.
The Express was an 12U-A team at this time. We probably should of been as we went on to win 12U-B State a month later.
6/10/2006
BNGSA Fusion 13 Dunlap Eagles 0
BNGSA Fusion 14 Livingston County Express 5 (A)
BNGSA Fusion 11 Washington Cobras (B) 0
6/11/2006
BNGSA Fusion 8 Mid Illinois N-Tensity (A) 0 (Semi-final)
Livingston County Express (A) 5 BNGSA Fusion 2 (Championship)
If I find any stats I will update the story.
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| Notice Julie with her infamous pose as Jessie Gerig fields grounder |
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| Cassie thinking about her college major |
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| Team Dinner at Fiesta Ranchera in Pekin |
6/19: Tournament Rating - Capital City Classic (6/11-6/12)
bngsafusion.org will rate all non BNGSA tournaments this year to give the softball community an opportunity to get an unbiased opinion on tournaments we are a part of. Should of started this years ago but never too late. We may catch up on the next rainy day because I have a memory like a steel trap when it comes to these things.
Captial City Classic - June 11-12 - Land of Lincoln Junior Olympic Softball Complex - Springfield, IL
How we did: Finished 4th out of 16 teams
Format: Sixteen 18U teams -- 6 game guarantee. Two pool play games. Winner plays Winner, Losers play Losers to determine 1-4 seeds from every pool. Bracket play is a guaranteed 4 games. Medals to 4th place and better. Final Results
Format Rating: A
Competition: Good mix of Illinois Teams from north, central and south. Team Oak Stars, The Hitting Center, Metamora, Midwest Freedom all look pretty good early on. Oly Fire and East Peoria will get things together.
Competition Rating: B
Tournament Facility:
Good: 7 diamonds with adequate parking and warm up areas. Field crews lined fields on a regular basis. Dugouts close to home plate. Adequate and reasonable concessions. Had t-shirt vendor making shirts on demand.
Needs improvement: Lack of fence height allows foul balls to go all over the place. Need more bathrooms for females! Would like the see outfield fences be a consistent distance on all fields. Fields are nice if they are moist. Always get too dusty when really dry.
Facility Rating: B
Tournament Administration:
Good: Utilized a hired, non biased tournament director. Professional check-in. Required rosters and ASA coaching credentials. E-mail of pool assignments received on June 2 for June 11-12 tournament. All teams showed up for our age division. Complex website is adequate with directions and final standings were posted a few days after the end of the tourney. Rainout hotline available and was updated on a timely basis when there was rain on Friday night. Games, for the most part, were on time.
Needs Improvement: Need bigger pool play standings and tournament brackets. Would like to see scorecards utilized for coaches to turn in game scores.
Tournament Administration Rating: A-
Umpires: Always shaky ground here but umpiring is part of the entire experience. As an experienced, registered ASA umpire, there are certain core things I expect.
Good: Umpires were in uniform and did ASA bat and helmet checks before the game. Pre-game manager conferences did a good job covering ground rules and expectations.
Needs Improvement: No Umpire in Chief at facility. Some need to work on timing. Too many out-safes and calls made before the play was over. Much of this was due to bad positioning. Not very approachable to have a discussion in a professional manner.
Umpire Rating: C
Overall Rating: B
Liked format and the Friday rains kept the fields from becoming a dust bowl. Springfield has really improved the last couple of years and especially since our 12U years. Keep up the good work. Parents, post comments if you have anything to add.
Captial City Classic - June 11-12 - Land of Lincoln Junior Olympic Softball Complex - Springfield, IL
How we did: Finished 4th out of 16 teams
Format: Sixteen 18U teams -- 6 game guarantee. Two pool play games. Winner plays Winner, Losers play Losers to determine 1-4 seeds from every pool. Bracket play is a guaranteed 4 games. Medals to 4th place and better. Final Results
Format Rating: A
Competition: Good mix of Illinois Teams from north, central and south. Team Oak Stars, The Hitting Center, Metamora, Midwest Freedom all look pretty good early on. Oly Fire and East Peoria will get things together.
Competition Rating: B
Tournament Facility:
Good: 7 diamonds with adequate parking and warm up areas. Field crews lined fields on a regular basis. Dugouts close to home plate. Adequate and reasonable concessions. Had t-shirt vendor making shirts on demand.
Needs improvement: Lack of fence height allows foul balls to go all over the place. Need more bathrooms for females! Would like the see outfield fences be a consistent distance on all fields. Fields are nice if they are moist. Always get too dusty when really dry.
Facility Rating: B
Tournament Administration:
Good: Utilized a hired, non biased tournament director. Professional check-in. Required rosters and ASA coaching credentials. E-mail of pool assignments received on June 2 for June 11-12 tournament. All teams showed up for our age division. Complex website is adequate with directions and final standings were posted a few days after the end of the tourney. Rainout hotline available and was updated on a timely basis when there was rain on Friday night. Games, for the most part, were on time.
Needs Improvement: Need bigger pool play standings and tournament brackets. Would like to see scorecards utilized for coaches to turn in game scores.
Tournament Administration Rating: A-
Umpires: Always shaky ground here but umpiring is part of the entire experience. As an experienced, registered ASA umpire, there are certain core things I expect.
Good: Umpires were in uniform and did ASA bat and helmet checks before the game. Pre-game manager conferences did a good job covering ground rules and expectations.
Needs Improvement: No Umpire in Chief at facility. Some need to work on timing. Too many out-safes and calls made before the play was over. Much of this was due to bad positioning. Not very approachable to have a discussion in a professional manner.
Umpire Rating: C
Overall Rating: B
Liked format and the Friday rains kept the fields from becoming a dust bowl. Springfield has really improved the last couple of years and especially since our 12U years. Keep up the good work. Parents, post comments if you have anything to add.
6/19: Weather and Schedule Adjustments Stop Fusion
Fusion Fans and Ray: An early morning rain shower caused an enough of a delay to where only the top two seeded teams in each pool were invited back to play today due to factors outside of our control. Disappointing considering we played almost a perfect game vs. The Xtreme Havoc from the Quad Cities to scratch a #3 seed after a 2-0 win in our last game yesterday. There were at least 3 D-1 coaches watching the Havoc. We were a part of a real tough pool which included SGS Storm and Team Oak Stars. We had momentum and had a real good shot to make the final four. We will never know.
The only silver lining for "the game" and our organization we are a part of is:
Coach Warner
The only silver lining for "the game" and our organization we are a part of is:
- we were able to be a gracious host team this weekend by playing a 4th game game yesterday vs. the Quad Cites Firebirds USA (we won that game) because the Chillicothe Blue Devils were a no show. (All tourney directors beware of this team not showing up to your tournament). It prepared us well for the game against the Havoc and future tournaments.
- an out of town team who had to stay overnight did good enough yesterday to have a slot today in single elimination play. They had to spend a bunch more $$ than we did this weekend.
- The Fusion parents did a great job filling volunteer responsibilites. All of our games had scorekeepers and announcers. Fields #1 - #4 never looked nicer during our shifts.
Coach Warner
Post #300 - Fusion Splits in Pool Play at BNGSA Sports Enhancement Classic
Pool Play
SGS Storm 3 --- BNGSA Fusion 2
WP-Murphi Armstrong
LP-Sarah Moritz and Christina Pagan
Hitting Stars - Fusion: Danielle Warner 2 hits SGS Storm: Lindsay Schmitz 2 hits, RBI Oliva Harcar 2 hits, RBI
Team Oak Stars 8 --- BNGSA Fusion 2
WP - Bailey Borken
LP - Danielle Warner and Kyley McKeown
Hitting Star - Fusion: Danielle Warner 2 hits, 2 RBI.
BNGSA Fusion 5 -- QC Firebirds 4
WP-Brigette Tracy and Christina Pagan.
LP-Ashley Amador
Hitting Star - Fusion: Lindsey Krippel 2 RBI
Defensive Gem: Fusion CF Canella Ontiveros makes diving catch for last out of the game!
BNGSA Fusion 2 -- QC Xtreme Havoc 0
WP-Sarah Moritz (6 IP, 2 H, BB, 2 K) and Kyley McKeown
Hitting Star: Fusion - Lindsey Krippel 2 hits, RBI
Defensice Gems: Fusion CF Canella Ontiveros with two divng catches preventing would be baserunners.
Fusion finished 3rd in Pool and continues play Sunday in elimination bracket vs. MTZ Braves. Fusion Record is now (7-9)
Media Coverage: Pantagraph | Scoreboard
SGS Storm 3 --- BNGSA Fusion 2
WP-Murphi Armstrong
LP-Sarah Moritz and Christina Pagan
Hitting Stars - Fusion: Danielle Warner 2 hits SGS Storm: Lindsay Schmitz 2 hits, RBI Oliva Harcar 2 hits, RBI
Team Oak Stars 8 --- BNGSA Fusion 2
WP - Bailey Borken
LP - Danielle Warner and Kyley McKeown
Hitting Star - Fusion: Danielle Warner 2 hits, 2 RBI.
BNGSA Fusion 5 -- QC Firebirds 4
WP-Brigette Tracy and Christina Pagan.
LP-Ashley Amador
Hitting Star - Fusion: Lindsey Krippel 2 RBI
Defensive Gem: Fusion CF Canella Ontiveros makes diving catch for last out of the game!
BNGSA Fusion 2 -- QC Xtreme Havoc 0
WP-Sarah Moritz (6 IP, 2 H, BB, 2 K) and Kyley McKeown
Hitting Star: Fusion - Lindsey Krippel 2 hits, RBI
Defensice Gems: Fusion CF Canella Ontiveros with two divng catches preventing would be baserunners.
Fusion finished 3rd in Pool and continues play Sunday in elimination bracket vs. MTZ Braves. Fusion Record is now (7-9)
Media Coverage: Pantagraph | Scoreboard
Friday, June 17, 2011
East Peoria Tournament Times Announced (6/24-6/26)
The Fusion opens the Kessler Classic Friday (6/24) with a 6:30 Pool Play game vs. Midwest Sluggers. Pool play continues Saturday morning for the Fusion with back to back games starting at 8:00 am vs The Hitting Center and Midstate Magic.
Complete Schedule is below:
POOL J POOL K POOL L POOL M
1 E.P. Express 1 Hitting Center 1 Oly Fire 1 MTZ Braves
2 Midwest Sluggers 2 BNGSA Fusion 2 Midwest Energy 2 Metamora Flames
3 Rage 18u 3 Midstate Magic 3 BNGSA Angels17 3 SGS 18u
FRIDAY (6/24)
Dia 2 Dia 4
5:00 J1-K1 5:00 L3-M3
6:30 J2-K2 6:30 L2-M2
8:00 J3-K3 8:00 ***
SATURDAY (6/25)
Dia 2 Dia 6 Dia 9
8:00am *** M1-M2 K1-K2
9:30am *** M2-M3 K2-K3
11:00am *** M1-M3 K1-K3
12:30pm *** L1-M1 J2-J3
2:00pm *** L2-L3 ***
3:30pm J1-J2 L1-L3 ***
5:00pm J1-J3 L1-L2
SUNDAY (6/26) -- Bracket play will begin Sunday morning at 8:00, with championship games at 5:00. There will be 3rd/4th place games in each age division.
Please leave pets at home and food coolers in the parking lot.
Link to more info and directions: East Peoria Girls Fastpitch Website
Complete Schedule is below:
POOL J POOL K POOL L POOL M
1 E.P. Express 1 Hitting Center 1 Oly Fire 1 MTZ Braves
2 Midwest Sluggers 2 BNGSA Fusion 2 Midwest Energy 2 Metamora Flames
3 Rage 18u 3 Midstate Magic 3 BNGSA Angels17 3 SGS 18u
FRIDAY (6/24)
Dia 2 Dia 4
5:00 J1-K1 5:00 L3-M3
6:30 J2-K2 6:30 L2-M2
8:00 J3-K3 8:00 ***
SATURDAY (6/25)
Dia 2 Dia 6 Dia 9
8:00am *** M1-M2 K1-K2
9:30am *** M2-M3 K2-K3
11:00am *** M1-M3 K1-K3
12:30pm *** L1-M1 J2-J3
2:00pm *** L2-L3 ***
3:30pm J1-J2 L1-L3 ***
5:00pm J1-J3 L1-L2
SUNDAY (6/26) -- Bracket play will begin Sunday morning at 8:00, with championship games at 5:00. There will be 3rd/4th place games in each age division.
Please leave pets at home and food coolers in the parking lot.
Link to more info and directions: East Peoria Girls Fastpitch Website
6/14: Fusion Splits with SGS Storm
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| Fusion 2B Andi Wilson slides into home in Game #1 |
The Fusion and Storm were tied 3-3 after 7 innings n a pitching duel between Armstrong and Fusion pitcher Sarah Moritz. After neither team scored in the 8th, Streator plated their international tiebreaker runner in the top of the ninth to take a 4-3 lead. With two outs in the bottom of the 9th and Danielle Warner at 3B, Julie Herek ripped a 2B to score Warner to tie the game. Then, Fusion 2B Andi Wilson collected her thrid hit of the game off of Armstrong by drilling a walkoff double to left center scoring Herek to give the Fusion their first ever win over Streator.
Game #1 - BNGSA Fusion - 5 SGS Streator Storm 4 (9 Innings)
WP - Sarah Moritz (5-2) (9 IP 8 H 1 ER 6 K) and Christina Pagan
LP - Murphi Armstrong and Olivia Harcar
Hitting Stars: Fusion - Andi Wilson 3 hits, (2) 2b, 2 RBI and the game winning 2b in bottom of 9, Christina Pagan 3 hits, 2 RBI, Brigette Tracy 2 hits.
In the second game the Fusion scored a run in the first inning and held Streator scoreless until they plated 2 runs in the top of the 4th. The Fusion scored 3 in the bottom of the 5th to take a 4-2 lead after two out RBI singles by Wilson and Fusion SS Lindsey Krippel. Streator then got to starter Danielle Warner in the 6th scoring 2 in the 6th and 4 in the 7th to take a 8-4 lead. The Fusion did not quit as they scored two in the bottom of the 7th and left the tying runs at 2B and 3B before dropping the nightcap to Streator.
Game #2 - SGS Streator Storm 8 BNGSA Fusion 6
WP - Kaylee Schomas
LP - Danielle Warner (0-4) and Christina Pagan
Hitting Stars: Fusion - Cassie Saufley 2 hits, 2 runs --- Lindsey Krippel 2 RBI
Fusion is now 5-7 on the season and return to action Saturday at the BNGSA Sports Enhancement Classic against the SGS Storm.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
6/13: The Pantagraph All-Star Game was Perfect
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| Left to Right: Christina Pagan (2005 - Current), Danielle Warner (2005 - Current), Cassie Saufley (2006 - Current), Jane McCullough (2006 - 2010), Megan McDermott (2006-2007), Sarah Moritz (Current), Andi Wilson (Current) |
What a great night at Champion Fields as the Intercity defeated the Area 10-5 in the 18th Annual Pantagraph All-Star Game! At one time in the 7th inning, all seven graduated seniors who are former and current BNGSA Fusion players were on the field at the same time. Sarah Moritz - P, Christina Pagan - C, Cassie Saufley - 1B, Andi Wilson - 2B, Jane McCullough - SS, Megan McDermott - 3B and Danielle Warner LF.
Current and Former Fusion girls made their hits count as 3 of them drove in 7 runs led by Intercity MVP Megan McDermott's 4th inning Grand Slam to give Danielle Warner the pitching win. Danielle also added two hits including a double and two RBI's. FIVE different Fusion girls stepped on home plate (Wilson, Warner, McCullough, McDermott, Saufley). SS Jane McCullough made a great play early in the game in the hole to give the Intercity some momentum against the Area squad.
After Danielle pitched the middle 4 innings striking out 6 and allowing 4 earned runs...three on a homer to Stef Wessels. Sarah Moritz came in to shut the door allowing one unearned run while strinking out 3.
What a perfect night for all former and current Fusion players, parents, grandparents and coaches to watch our girls have a big impact in their final High School game. Proud of all of you and thanks for the pitcture!
Media: Pantagraph Article | Box Score | Coach Warner's Pictures
Capital City Classic - Day #2: BNGSA Fusion Places 4th
Quarterfinals
BNGSA Fusion 5 Midwest Freedom 2
Pitching: Sarah Moritz (W 4-1) (7 IP 1 ER 1 BB 3 K) and Kyley McKeown
HR: Brittiany Tjarks (Solo in 6th)
Hitting Stars: Lindsey Krippel 2 hits, 2B, 2 RBI -- Shannon Stuart 2 hits, 2B, 2 RBI
Semifinals
The Hitting Center 7 BNGSA Fusion 3
Pitching: Danielle Warner (L 0-3) and Christina Pagan
Hitting Stars: Julie Herek 2 hits, 2 2B, RBI -- Cassie Saufley 2 hits
Defensive Gem: Brittiany Tjarks threw out runner going to 3B from RF.
3rd Place Game
Metamora Flames 4, BNGSA Fusion 3
Pitching: Sarah Moritz (L 4-2) (5 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 1 K) and Kyley McKeown
Hitting Stars: Lindsey Krippel 2 hits, 2B, RBI -- Shannon Stuart 2 hits RBI, Kyley McKeown 2 hits
Defensive Gem: Kyley McKeown caught bad bunt and doubled off runner at 1B.
Media Coverage: Pantagraph
The BNGSA Fusion went 3-3 in tournament and finished 4th out of 16 teams. The Fusion is now 4-6 on the season and return to action Tuesday night vs SGS Storm at Marian Kneer Softball Stadium at ISU.
BNGSA Fusion 5 Midwest Freedom 2
Pitching: Sarah Moritz (W 4-1) (7 IP 1 ER 1 BB 3 K) and Kyley McKeown
HR: Brittiany Tjarks (Solo in 6th)
Hitting Stars: Lindsey Krippel 2 hits, 2B, 2 RBI -- Shannon Stuart 2 hits, 2B, 2 RBI
Semifinals
The Hitting Center 7 BNGSA Fusion 3
Pitching: Danielle Warner (L 0-3) and Christina Pagan
Hitting Stars: Julie Herek 2 hits, 2 2B, RBI -- Cassie Saufley 2 hits
Defensive Gem: Brittiany Tjarks threw out runner going to 3B from RF.
3rd Place Game
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| Capital City Classic - 18U - 4th Place |
Pitching: Sarah Moritz (L 4-2) (5 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 1 K) and Kyley McKeown
Hitting Stars: Lindsey Krippel 2 hits, 2B, RBI -- Shannon Stuart 2 hits RBI, Kyley McKeown 2 hits
Defensive Gem: Kyley McKeown caught bad bunt and doubled off runner at 1B.
Media Coverage: Pantagraph
The BNGSA Fusion went 3-3 in tournament and finished 4th out of 16 teams. The Fusion is now 4-6 on the season and return to action Tuesday night vs SGS Storm at Marian Kneer Softball Stadium at ISU.
Capital City Classic - Day #1: BNGSA Fusion Wins 2 of 3
Capital City Classic - Springfield, IL
Pool Play
BNGSA Fusion - 5 Collinsville Rage - 0
Sarah Moritz (W 2-1) 6 IP, 3 H, 5 K and Kyley McKeown
Hitting Stars: Brittiany Tjarks 2B, 2 RBI, Shannon Stuart 2 hits, 2B
Metamora Flames - 5 BNGSA Fusion 3
Danielle Warner (L 0-2) and Christina Pagan
Bracket Play
BNGSA Fusion - 6 Oly Fire - 0
Sarah Moritz (W 3-1) 6 IP, 3 H, 3K and Kyley McKeown. LP Dani Williams
Hitting Stars: Lindsey Krippel 2 hits 2B, Andi Wilson 2 hits 2B, Christina Pagan 2 Hits 2-2B
Pool Play
BNGSA Fusion - 5 Collinsville Rage - 0
Sarah Moritz (W 2-1) 6 IP, 3 H, 5 K and Kyley McKeown
Hitting Stars: Brittiany Tjarks 2B, 2 RBI, Shannon Stuart 2 hits, 2B
Metamora Flames - 5 BNGSA Fusion 3
Danielle Warner (L 0-2) and Christina Pagan
Bracket Play
BNGSA Fusion - 6 Oly Fire - 0
Sarah Moritz (W 3-1) 6 IP, 3 H, 3K and Kyley McKeown. LP Dani Williams
Hitting Stars: Lindsey Krippel 2 hits 2B, Andi Wilson 2 hits 2B, Christina Pagan 2 Hits 2-2B
Monday, June 13, 2011
BNGSA Fusion - Week #2
Tuesday night: DH is at Marian Kneer Softball Stadium at ISU vs SGS Storm. Warmup starting at 5:00. (Uniforms: black, blue)
Wednesday-Friday: If we get rained out Tuesday night, you will need to hit off the tee or do front toss sometime during the week.
BNGSA Twin City Sports Enhancement Classic
Saturday June 18 (Uniform: White-Black)
-- 10:00 am vs. SGS -- Field #1 -- White-Black
-- 1:00 pm vs. Team Oak Stars -- Field #1 -- White-Black
-- 5:30 pm vs. Xtreme Havoc -- Field #1 -- White-Black
Sunday June 19 (Uniform: Black-Blue)
-- Elimination play starts at 11:30 am with Championship Game at 4:00 pm.
Please check website often.
Wednesday-Friday: If we get rained out Tuesday night, you will need to hit off the tee or do front toss sometime during the week.
BNGSA Twin City Sports Enhancement Classic
Saturday June 18 (Uniform: White-Black)
-- 10:00 am vs. SGS -- Field #1 -- White-Black
-- 1:00 pm vs. Team Oak Stars -- Field #1 -- White-Black
-- 5:30 pm vs. Xtreme Havoc -- Field #1 -- White-Black
Sunday June 19 (Uniform: Black-Blue)
-- Elimination play starts at 11:30 am with Championship Game at 4:00 pm.
Please check website often.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
6/11: Capital City Classic Update
Warmup at 1:30.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
BNGSA Twin City Sports Enhancement Classic Tourney Times
The Pool Play parings are out for the first BNGSA sponsored tournament on June 18-19 at Champion Fields. There is no doubt we drew into the toughest pool with SGS (Streator), Team Oak Stars and Xtreme Havoc. But we will be better prepared for elimination play.
Saturday June 18
-- 10:00 am vs. SGS -- Field #1
-- 1:00 pm vs. Team Oak Stars -- Field #1
-- 5:30 pm vs. Xtreme Havoc -- Field #1
Sunday June 19
-- Elimination play starts at 10:00 am with Championship Game at 4:00 pm.
Links to Tournament Rules | Pool Play and Elimination Brackets
Saturday June 18
-- 10:00 am vs. SGS -- Field #1
-- 1:00 pm vs. Team Oak Stars -- Field #1
-- 5:30 pm vs. Xtreme Havoc -- Field #1
Sunday June 19
-- Elimination play starts at 10:00 am with Championship Game at 4:00 pm.
Links to Tournament Rules | Pool Play and Elimination Brackets
Hot Summer Night -- Fusion Splits with Mid-State Magic
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| Sunset looking towards I-55 from Champion Fields #5 |
Catcher Kyley McKeown added a double while Julie Herek, Shannon Stuart, and Andi Wilson all went 1-2. The defensive play of the game was a diving catch by Fusion 2B Wilson in the top of the 7th to prevent a Magic rally.
The second game saw the Fusion take a 3-1 lead into the top of the 5th until a throwing error helped plate three runs for the Magic. The Fusion tied the game at the end of the time limit after Julie Herek led off with a triple and and later scored on a two out single by 3B Shannon Stuart. The Mid-State Magic were able to score in the ITB inning while the Fusion was not able to get a run across in the bottom of the 7th.
North Park Recruit Danielle Warner started for the Fusion striking out 4 in 5 innings. Warner allowed 3 hits and 3 unearned runs. Brigette Tracy (0-1) pitched the final two innings and was the hard luck loser, allowing only the ITB runner to score.
The Fusion pounded out 11 hits. SS Lindsey Krippel led the way with 2 hits including a 2 out, 2 RBI double to put the Fusion up 2-0 after three. Julie Herek was 2-2 and scored two runs. Brigette Tracy, Christina Pagan and Canella Ontiveros also chipped in two hits each.
Two defensive plays by the Fusion prevented three Magic runs. SS Lindsey Krippel flagged a grounder up the middle to save a run in the top of the 6th. Julie Herek threw out a runner at 1B from RF with two outs in the ITB inning saving two runs. It was a great play!
Media: Pantagraph Story
Fusion Open Season Losing DH to BNGSA Magic
The BNGSA Fusion definately suffered from the annual High School Softball hangover in an 8-7 and 7-4 loss to the BNGSA Magic.
Game #1: The Fusion out hit the Magic 12-7 but stranded a bunch of runners and made errors at the wrong time to propel the Magic to victory. The Fusion had the table set in the bottom of the 7th with two runners on and could not plate a tying or winning run.
Danielle Warner (0-1) took the loss for the Fusion. Julie Herek was 3-4 and 2 scored two runs. Kyley McKeown was 2-3 with a 2B and RBI.
Game #2: The Fusion led 4-2 heading into the bottom of the 4th in the time limit game until the Magic plated 5 unearned runs to send the Fusion to the loss column for the second game in a row.
Sarah Moritz (0-1) was the tough luck loser for the Fusion. Christina Pagan and Shannon Stuart led the Fusion with 2 hits each and both scored a run.
Media Coverage: Pantagraph
Game #1: The Fusion out hit the Magic 12-7 but stranded a bunch of runners and made errors at the wrong time to propel the Magic to victory. The Fusion had the table set in the bottom of the 7th with two runners on and could not plate a tying or winning run.
Danielle Warner (0-1) took the loss for the Fusion. Julie Herek was 3-4 and 2 scored two runs. Kyley McKeown was 2-3 with a 2B and RBI.
Game #2: The Fusion led 4-2 heading into the bottom of the 4th in the time limit game until the Magic plated 5 unearned runs to send the Fusion to the loss column for the second game in a row.
Sarah Moritz (0-1) was the tough luck loser for the Fusion. Christina Pagan and Shannon Stuart led the Fusion with 2 hits each and both scored a run.
Media Coverage: Pantagraph
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Fusion Seniors to Play in 18th Pantagraph All Star Game
*** Updated ***
On Monday June 13th at 6:00 pm, Fusion Seniors Danielle Warner (U-High), Christina Pagan (Normal West), Cassie Saufley (Normal West), and Andi Wilson (Normal West) will represent the intercity in the 18th Pantagraph All-Star Game at Champion Fields. Way to go Ladies!
New Intercity Roster Addition: Sarah Moritz (Heyworth) has been added as a pitcher for the intercity!
Complete All Star Game Rosters | Additional Story
Other Former Fusion players will also participate in the game: Jane McCullough (U-High) and five years on Fusion. Megan McDermott (NCHS) and two years on Fusion.
On Monday June 13th at 6:00 pm, Fusion Seniors Danielle Warner (U-High), Christina Pagan (Normal West), Cassie Saufley (Normal West), and Andi Wilson (Normal West) will represent the intercity in the 18th Pantagraph All-Star Game at Champion Fields. Way to go Ladies!
New Intercity Roster Addition: Sarah Moritz (Heyworth) has been added as a pitcher for the intercity!
Complete All Star Game Rosters | Additional Story
Other Former Fusion players will also participate in the game: Jane McCullough (U-High) and five years on Fusion. Megan McDermott (NCHS) and two years on Fusion.
Five Fusion Girls Earn Post Season Honors
Five Fusion Girls earn All Conference for 2011 High School Softball Season!
Corn Belt All Conference Team
First Team
First Team
Note: There were other Former Fusion Girls on the All Conference Teams---Corn Belt: Jane McCullough (U-High) 5 years on Fusion, Allie Lindstrom (Pontiac) 2 Years on Fusion. -- Big 12: Megan McDermott (NCHS) 2 years on Fusion
Corn Belt All Conference Team
First Team
- Lindsey Krippel - IF - Prairie Central (Unanimous)
- Danielle Warner - OF - U-High
- Brittiany Tjarks - C - Prairie Central
First Team
- Canella Ontiveros - OF - Bloomington
Honorable Mention
- Sarah Moritz - P - Heyworth
Note: There were other Former Fusion Girls on the All Conference Teams---Corn Belt: Jane McCullough (U-High) 5 years on Fusion, Allie Lindstrom (Pontiac) 2 Years on Fusion. -- Big 12: Megan McDermott (NCHS) 2 years on Fusion
Saturday, June 4, 2011
BNGSA Fusion - Week #1
Welcome to Summer ball Fusion Girls! Everyone is done with High School. U-High lost to Mt. Zion 6-2 today.
Monday night: 6:00 batting practice and uniform handout. Champion Fields cages. I will be there till about 7:20.
Tuesday night: DH is at Maxwell Park-West field to the south of Champion Fields vs BNGSA Magic. Team meeting at 4:30 sharp under a nice shade tree to go over team goals and expectations. Warmup starting at 5:00. Out: Andi Wilson. Uniforms: white pants, black socks.
Wednesday: DH vs. Mid-State Magic at Champion Fields #5. Warmup starts at 5:00. Expecting full squad. Uniforms: Black pants, blue socks.
Thursday-Friday take off and rest for weekend.
Saturday-Sunday: Tournament times and info for next weekend is posted at http://www.bngsafusion.org We have three games on Saturday and three games on Sunday.
First game at 1:00 on Saturday. Please be ready to warm up at 11:45 am. Uniforms: white pants, black socks. However, bring both uniforms as we may change for 3rd game. Out for weekend: Canella Ontiveros.
Please check website often. This email is posted on website.
Coach Warner
Thursday, June 2, 2011
6/11 - 6/12: Capital City Classic Torunament Information
I have received the Capital City Classic Tournament information. The tournament is only Saturday 6/11 and Sunday 6/12. This is a six game guarantee.
Saturday Game Times -- Pool Play at 1:00 and 4:30. Bracket Play starts at 5:30
Sunday Game Times -- Bracket Play 10:30 - 1:30 - 4:30
Saturday Warmup Begins --11:45 am
Sunday Warmup Begins -- 9:15 am
Information Page | Pool Play | Elimination Brackets
LOJOS Website
Saturday Game Times -- Pool Play at 1:00 and 4:30. Bracket Play starts at 5:30
Sunday Game Times -- Bracket Play 10:30 - 1:30 - 4:30
Saturday Warmup Begins --11:45 am
Sunday Warmup Begins -- 9:15 am
Information Page | Pool Play | Elimination Brackets
LOJOS Website
Less Than a Week Away!
We are less than a week away for the start of the 2011 BNGSA Fusion Summer Season!
We still have three current Fusion girls still alive in the state playoffs. Good luck Lady Pioneers in the 3A-Lincoln Sectional Final on Saturday at 10:00 am.
Current: Danielle Warner, Kyley McKeown, Shannon Stuart
Former: Jane McCullough, Mia Hartung, Chloe Hundman
We still have three current Fusion girls still alive in the state playoffs. Good luck Lady Pioneers in the 3A-Lincoln Sectional Final on Saturday at 10:00 am.
Current: Danielle Warner, Kyley McKeown, Shannon Stuart
Former: Jane McCullough, Mia Hartung, Chloe Hundman
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