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Tuesday, February 5 TNL Un-Team Photo Day
Back by popular demand, it's once again time for the TNL "Un-Team" photo day. This Saturday, 5/9 at 10:00am, all TNL high-school players (and college players if you're in town) will don their high-school uniforms and strike a pose.
Photos of many teams that have played TNL in the last few years are available from Kirt's website. Monday, November 19 TNL Takes Breakers 16U Tournament
The Next Level took home the prize in last weekend's Breakers 16U tournament held at Rancho Bernardo High School with a 5-0-1 overall record. In pool play, TNL defeated Legacy and Ozone, but tied the San Diego Breakers. In bracket play, TNL downed Chaos and the So Cal Breakers to set up the championship game against North County Extreme, which TNL won 3-0. Tuesday, September 18 TNL 12U Wins TCS Fall Classic
Wednesday, October 3 TNL 12U, 14U Take Barstow AFA Qualifier TNL's younger teams shine again as they take first place in the 12U and 14U divisions of the AFA Qualifier in Barstow. Great job ladies! Monday, July 30 TNL 12U 5th, 14U Gold 7th at ASA Nationals
TNL Un-Team Photo Hey TNL Fans! Unlike questionable trinkets from the Franklin Mint or strange "collectible" stuff you might find on eBay, you can invest in the results of the first of what we call the official TNL "Un-Team" Photo. Yes, for two months or so out of the year, our hatchlings leave their happy TNL home and go off to play in strange colored uniforms from their respective high-schools. This TNL group of high-school players will NEVER BE ASSEMBLED IN THIS MANNER AGAIN! Act now to order your prints of this once in a lifetime event at the TNL Photo Website. This offer void where prohibited. TNL certifies that no CIF rules were harmed in the making of this photo. Saturday, September 6 TNL Class of 2009
Saturday, November 1 TNL Class of 2008
Congratulations to the next wave of TNL players who will take their game to the next level in 2008!
Patrina Harrison -- Cal-State Fullerton Wednesday, October 17 TNL Class of 2007
Congratulations to our 2007 graduates that have taken their game from The Next Level to the next level:
Rene landed herself on the ACC Championship All-Tournament Team! Tuesday, February 13 TNL Class of 2006
Kristina Barr is playing for the NJCAA powerhouse Vaqueras of Central Arizona College, and you can see their schedule and results here. Wednesday, February 13 TNL Class of 2005
Kendall has started to show in college the "Fearn-alicious!" flair we all knew her for on TNL and has earned a Mountain West Conference Player of the Week honor back on 2/13/07! Kendall recently tore her ACL and had reconstructive surgery, so she will redshirt this year and be back in 2009.
TNL 14U Gold Wins Florida Qualfier TNL's 14U Gold squad took 1st place and secured their berth to the ASA National Championships in Normal Illinois in Lakeland, Florida. The weekend began with rain. Much needed rain for the area, but it forced a change in the format of the tournament. The three-game guarantee was dropped in favor of a straight double-elimination bracket. However, the decision was also made to complete the winner's side of the bracket as soon as possible, as insurance against more rain. The 9am games actually got underway around 12:30pm. TNL's opening game Saturday was an 9-0 run-rule decision against Team Florida. This set up a matchup against the South Florida Mini-Bulls. TNL took an early 2-0 lead, but the Mini-Bulls used a TNL miscue and a sacrifice fly to cut the lead to 2-1. TNL then came on strong, with the full seven-inning game ending in a 10-2 TNL victory. That set up the finals of the winner's bracket against Tampa Mustangs (Frank). TNL pushed a pair of runs across early and held on for a 2-0 win. Both teams threatened numerous times but both sides used excellent defense and pitching to escape. In the finals of the loser's bracket, Tampa Mustangs met the Mini-Bulls and after much of the game being tied at 0-0 the Mustangs struck first with a run, but later the Mini-Bulls tied it again at 1-1. The Mustangs put three across late to win 4-1. That set up the rematch for the championship. The Mustangs struck first, putting up three runs in the top of the 2nd to put TNL in an early hole. TNL battled back to tie the game at 3, but the Mustangs weren't finished yet, as they would take a 4-3 lead. With two outs, TNL started the winning rally, scoring four on a 2-RBI double to left by Laura Winter and a 250' BOMB by starting pitcher Cassidy Coleman. TNL would stretch its lead to 12-4 to win the championship by run rule after six innings. TNL would like to thank all the friendly folks in Central Florida who made our trip special, and add a special shout-out to the Tampa Mustangs, a talented, classy team who will no doubt join us in Normal, Illinois. TNL has now qualified teams at 12U, 14U, 16U, and 18A for the ASA National Championsips this year! Tuesday, May 29 TNL 12U Leads Banner Weekend!
In the Triple Crown Quicksilver Classic, TNL had the 14 Gold team competing in the 16U division, and the 16U team competing in the 18U division. Both teams brought home the hardware by going undefeated. 16U had a memorable championship game rally, having fallen into a 9-1 defecit, which left most observers planning for the "IF" championship game. However, TNL's hitters had other ideas, and completed an impressive rally to win 10-9 on a walk-off, bases-loaded infield single by long-time TNLer Jordan Parsons. In the 16U division, TNL's 14U squad was a single, shaky inning away from shutting out the tournament, giving up only two runs in the winner's bracket final game against San Diego Thunder, having shut out every other team they faced in pool and bracket play. TNL then waited for the completion of the double-elimination loser's bracket to see Thunder again and finished the tournament on a no-hitter by Cassidy Coleman and an 8-0 run-rule victory. TNL now has three squads (12U, 16U, and 18U) qualified for their respective ASA National Championships. TNL's 14U Gold squad takes to the air on Thursday (5/31) to attend an ASA open qualifier in Lakeland, Florida in hopes of punching their ticket to the big dance.
TNL 14U Wins Las Vegas Pair-A-Dice Tournament! Tuesday, February 6 TNL turns out for Taylor Kelly at SDSU!
Cal did their job on the field as well, beating their SDSU hosts 6-1. Observers noted that TNL's colors matched those of Cal and wondered if it was a coincidence. Taylor was also supported by a sizable contingent wearing purple, which may have something to do with Taylor's high school, Santana. Best wishes to Cal in the upcoming season, and Taylor, thanks for being a great example of what The Next Level is all about. Friday, February 2 TNL Superbowl Pools Ready for the big day? If you're in the TNL Superbowl Pools, click the link above to find your squares and be prepared to root for silly things. You know, like maybe you have "1" for the Colts, they have just scored a touchdown in the 4th to make it 41-3 and you start calling in all your points with God in hopes they will miss the extra point. Anyway, good luck to everyone, and thanks for participating! Tuesday, August 8 TNL 18 Gold 13th at Gold Nationals! After warming up with a 1-1 finish in pool play, The Next Level 18 Gold kicked off bracket play with a 1-0 win ... Tuesday, August 1 TNL 14U Gold 2nd at ASA Nationals, TNL 16U Secures '07 Berth as Well
TNL 16U played in Las Cruces, New Mexico in Western Nationals. TNL won both its pool games, beginning with a 12-2 victory over the LC Renegades and finished by downing Kaikahamine 12-5. To open bracket play, TNL defeated Colorado Commotion 1-0, and awaits the winner of New Mexico Nemesis and Victor Valley Magic. The 16U Western Nationals was cut short due to weather, but as one of two undefeated teams left in the tournament, TNL was awarded the championship and an '07 berth to ASA Nationals!
Monday, October 2 TNL Wins 18U and 16U TCS Fall Classic, 14U takes 2nd
The Next Level Class of 2005!
Rachel Myer
Kendall Fearn
Jessica Smith (III)
TNL Sends Three to Addidas National Future Stars Congratulations to The Next Level's Jace Williams, Courtney Craig, and Trina Harrison for being chosen to participate in the invitation-only Adidas National Futures camp held on the campus of UNLV in Las Vegas. The TNL trio were among 44 elite softball players chosen from throughout the nation to play in this exclusive event. During the camp they worked out and competed in games coached by college coaches and were also evaluated by Sam Ducato, the head of the women's selection committee for future USA National teams. Congratulations to Jace, Courtney and Trina from all of your friends and family at The Next Level! TNL 18U Wins Elite Fastpitch Tournament!
TNL 14U Gold Takes 2nd at ASA Nationals! The Next Level 14U Gold team brought home 2nd place at the ultimate "best of the best" tournament, the ASA 14U ... TNL 12U Takes Triple Crown Championship! The Next Level 12U squad brought home the championship at this year's Triple Crown World Series, held in Park City, ... TNL - " A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE " "A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE" is not just a slogan... it is a way of life with TNL. This is a sampling of the awards received by TNL teams since the organization's inception. The Wizard of Oz Award This award is given out each week to the player who exemplifies all three attributes sought by the characters in ... Wizard of Oz Winners Who Played with Heart, Courage, and Brains? February 9-10th 12u - Strike Force Friendly - DeLynn Rippy 14 Blue - Renegades Friendly - Khala Taylor 16u - Artesia Punishers Tournament - Corrina Lopez 18 Gold - Worth Cup, Menifee - Laura Winter January 18-20th 12u - Swing into '08 Tournament, Fontana - Kimberly Tamayo 14 Blue - Swing into '08 Tournament, Fontana - Aubrie May 18A - AFC Showcase Tournament, Escondido - Maggie Sevilla 18 Gold - AFC Showcase Tournament, Escondido - Chelsea Troupe January 12th-13th 18 Gold - Winter Showcase, Huntington Beach - Patrina Harrison December 15th-16th 12u - Lakewood Ladies Tournament - Amanda Porter 14 Blue - Lakewood Ladies Tournament - Micaela Arizmendi 16U - Lakewood Ladies Tournament - Emily Gusse December 2nd 12U - Nemesis Friendly, Downey - Ashley Altmeyer 14 Blue - Soldiers Friendly, La Puente - Ashley Witherspoon 16u - Soldiers Friendly, La Puente - Emily Gusse / Marie Bradvica 18A - Crunch Friendly, Chino - Lindsey Delamater Previous award winners are posted in the TNL News section. Previous Wizard of Oz Award Winners Here's Who Played with Heart, Courage, and Brains! Novermber 17- 18th 12u - Friendly, Santa Ana - Sara White 12u - Power Surge Friendly, San Diego - Tonia Wu 14 Blue - Minors Gold Friendly, Garden Grove - Rheyenne Rosales 16u - Minors Gold Friendly, Garden Grove - Marie Bradvica 16u - Cal Breakers Tourny, Rancho Bernardo - Shelby Pickett November 11-12th 12u - Strike Force Friendly, Temecula - Kimberly Tamayo 18 Gold - Tournament of Champions, Menifee - Gusse / Sevilla / Pickett November 3rd-4th 14 Blue - USSSA Tournament, Palm Springs - Noelle Johnson 16u - USSSA Tournament, Palm Springs - Kristen Casey 18 Gold - Pre-Thanksgiving Showcase - Angelica Jensen October 27th-28th 12u - AFA Tournament, Walnut - Dana Cruse / Keanna Pepi 16u - AFA Tournament, Walnut - None October 20th-21st 18 A - Oktoberfest Showcase, Lancaster - Marissa Hughes 18 Gold - Oktoberfest Showcase, Lancaster - Jordan Parsons October 13th-14th 12u - USSSA Tournament, Soboba - None 14 Blue - USSSA Tournament, Soboba - Kim Bruckman 16u - USSSA Tournament, Soboba - Chloe Cross 18 Gold - Fall Classic, Huntington Beach - Jordan Parsons October 7th 16u - Artesia Friendly - Emily Gusse September 29th-30th 12U - AFA Tournament, Barstow - Melissa Eggleston / Dana Cruse 14U Blue - AFA Tournament, Barstow - Ashley Prevo 16U - Power Surge Friendly, San Diego - Shelby Pickett 18A - Power Surge Friendly, San Diego - Geena Restaino 18 Gold - American Pastime Tournament, Upland - Mandy Hoskins September 15th-16th 12U - Triple Crown Tournament, Hemet - Keanna Pepi 14U Blue - Triple Crown Tournament, Hemet - Ashley Prevo / Grace Hernandez 16U - Triple Crown Tournament, Hemet - Emilly Gusse July 29th-August 5th 12U - ASA Nationals, Roseville - Monica Downey 14U Blue - ASA Western Nationals, Phoenix- Ashley Witherspoon 14U Gold - ASA Nationals, Normal - Chelsea Stewart / Julie Rowe 16U - ASA Nationals, Sioux Falls - Victoria Jones 18A - ASA Nationals, College Station - Marisol Alvarez July 21st-22nd 12U - Pastime Friendly, Rancho Cucamonga - Lani Vanta / Natalia Segovia 14U Blue - Rock Steady Friendly, Fontana - Jessica Smith Jr / Emma Capetz 14U Gold - Surf City 2-day Friendly (16U), Chino Hills - Sammi Gallardo 16U - Surf City 2-day Friendly (18U), Chino Hills - Jordan Parsons / Marissa Hughes 18 Gold - Surf City Showcase, Huntingdon Beach - Rene Delagrammaticas July 15th 12U - Pastime Friendly, Rancho Cucamonga - Jessica Meyer 14U Blue - San Dimas Friendly - Michelle Michalak / Kristen Casey 14U Gold - 3rd Degree Friendly (16U), Escondido - Cassidy Coleman 16U - 3rd Degree Friendly (18U), Escondido - Rachel Ortiz June 9th-10th 14U Blue - ASA State Tournament, Hemet - Lindsey Buck 18A - Showcase Tournament, Las Vegas - Rene Delagrammaticas 18 Gold - Showcase Tournament, Las Vegas - Samantha Powell June 2nd-3rd 14U Blue - USSA Tournament, Fallbrook - Emma Capetz 14U Gold - ASA National Qualifier, Lakeland, FL - Emily Poulton 16U - USA Athletics Tournament - TBA 18A - USA Atheltics Tournament - TBA May 26th-28th 12U - ASA State Tournament, Menifee - Entire Team 14U Gold - Triple Crown Qualifier, Mission Viejo - Shelby Pickett 16U - Triple Crown Qualifier, Mission Viejo - Julie Smith 18 Gold - American Pastime's Mizuno Classic - Whitney Orellana / Courtney Craig May 19th-20th 12U - USSSA Summer Classic, Fallbrook - Samantha Camello 14U Blue - USSSA Summer Classic, Fallbrook - Kaeleena Vardoulakis / Alexi Harkness May 5th-6th 12U - ASA National Qualifier, Tuscon, AZ - Monica Downey April 28th-29th 12U - Fresno Force Classic - Kimberly Tamayo 14U Blue - Fresno Force Classic - Madeline McIntyre April 14th-15th 12U - Pair-a-Dice Tournament, Las Vegas, NV - Rheyenne Rosales 14U Blue - Pair-a-Dice Tournament, Las Vegas, NV - Maggie Sevilla April 7th-8th 12U - OC Impact Friendly - Monica Downey 14U Blue - So Cal Wicked Friendly - Lindsey Buck March 24th-25th 12U - Surf City Tournament, Huntington Beach - Jaylene Ignacio / Tonia Wu 14U Blue - Surf City Tournament, Huntington Beach - Marie Bradvica March 17th-18th 12U - Triple Crown Qualifier, Hemet - Samantha Camello 14U Blue - Triple Crown Qualifier, Hemet - Zehna Gilliam March 11th 14U Blue - Riverside Wildcat Friendly - Madeline McIntyre March 4th 12U - Power Surge Friendly, Mira Mesa - Jessica Meyer February 25th 12U - So Cal Wicked Friendly -- DeLynn Rippy 14U Blue - So Cal Wicked Friendly -- Madison Jones February 18th 12U - Rock Steady Friendly -- Entire Team 14U Blue - Rock Steady Friendly -- Shelby Pickett February 10th - 11th 14U Blue - CA Mirage AFA Qualifier -- Miranda Romero 18A - CA Mirage AFA Qualifier -- Julie Smith 18 Gold - Firecrackers Worth Cup -- Trina Harrison / Jessica Alvarez February 4th 16U - Artesia Friendly -- Maggie Sevilla January 27th - 28th 18 Gold - Firecrackers Worth Cup -- Whitney Orellana January 20th - 21st 12U - So Cal Blast Friendly -- Tonia Wu 14U - Blue Santa Ana Extreme -- Alexi Harkness / Jessica Smith Jr. 16U - So Cal Athletics Tournament -- Hannah Rost Previous Years Winners November 18th - 19th 12u Mira Mesa Magic Friendly -- Haley Derrod / Samantha Camello 12u Minor's Gold Friendly -- Jessica Meyer 18A Pre-Thanksgiving Showcase, Irvine -- Cassidy Coleman 18 Gold Pre-Thanksgiving Showcase, Irvine -- Rene Delagrammaticas / Whitney Orellana November 11th - 12th 14 Blue Fury Friendly -- Shelby Pickett / Julie Rowe 18 Gold Worth Firecracker Tournament, Menifee -- Sarah Vlahos November 4th - 5th 16u USSSA Qualifier, Palm Springs -- Kelli Starr 18 Gold American Pastime Tournament, Upland -- Jessica Alvarez / Samantha Powell October 27th - 29th 18 A AFC Showcase, Escondido -- Cassidy Coleman 18 Gold AFC Showcase, Escondido -- Rene Delagrammaticas October 21st - 22nd 18u A Oktoberfest Showcase, Lancaster -- Kirsten McDonald 18 Gold Oktoberfest Showcase, Lancaster -- Patrina Harrison October 15th 16u Babes With Attitude Friendly, Anaheim -- Laura Winter 18 Gold Friendly, Huntington Beach -- Jerrin Faasua Sept 30th & Oct 1st 12u Triple Crown Qualifier, Hemet -- Jaylene Ignacio 14 Blue Triple Crown Qualifier, Hemet -- Jessica Smith Jr. 16u Triple Crown Qualifier, Hemet -- Julie Smith 18 A Triple Crown Qualifier, Hemet -- Jerrin Faasua Sept 23rd & 24th 14 Blue AFA Riverside Rookie Tournament -- Madison Jones 18A AFA Riverside Rookie Tournament Lindsey Delamater May 6th & 7th 12U Palm Springs -- Shelby Pickett 14U Palm Springs -- Katie Wilford April 22nd & 23rd 12U Las Vegas -- Marissa Slavinsky 14U Las Vegas -- Madeline McIntyre April 9th 14U Legacy Friendly -- Laurie Davis April 1st & 2nd 12U San Clemente USSSA Qualifier -- Allison Proehl 14U San Clemente USSSA Qualifier -- Madeline McIntyre March 25th & 26th 12U Santa Ana Friendly -- Alexi Harkness March 18th & 19th 12U Dancin' In the Desert Triple Crown Qualifier -- Jessica Smith Jr. March 4th & 5th 12U American Athletics Friendly -- Samantha Camello 14U OC Dynasty Tournament -- Laura Winter February 25th & 26th 12U OC Dynasty Tournament -- Noelle Johnson Feb 11th 12th 16U Valentines Tournament Artesia -- Shelby Pickett 18A Valentines Tournament Artesia -- Kirsten Herrera 18 Gold Worth Cup Menifee -- Jerrin Faasua Feb 4th 18A Artesia Friendly -- Aliko Eddow Jan 28th & 29th 18 Gold Worth Cup -- Patrina Harrison TNL Clinic -- Samantha Stanfill / Sarah Vlahos January 21st & 22nd 12U Wildcats Friendly -- Kaeleena Vardoulakis 14U Wildcats Friendly -- Madeline McIntyre 16U Artesia 2-day Friendly -- Victoria Jones 18U Artesia 2-day Friendly -- Jasmine Angello / Courtney Craig January 15th 16U Renegades Friendly -- Samantha Stanfill June 25th-26th 12U Red, White and Blue Tournament -- Lindsey Buck 14U (Gold) Red, White and Blue Tournament -- Kirsten McDonald May 7th-8th 14U Big League Dreams -- Paige Rhodes April 16th-17th 12U Easter Bash -- Shelby Pickett 14U Easter Bash -- Laura Winter April 10th TNL 14U Friendly -- Samantha Slavinsky and Michelle McEachron April 2nd OC Wildcats Friendly (14U) -- Kirsten McDonald March 20th 12U Minors Gold (Ray) Friendly -- Laura Winter March 13th 12U OC Batbusters Friendly-- Julie Rowe 14U Nemesis Friendly -- Victoria Jones March 5th and 6th 12U OC Dynasty March Madness -- Alanna Haskell 14U OC Dynasty March Madness -- Victoria Jones February 26th 12U Xtreme Friendly -- Jessica "Junior" Smith 14U Xtreme Friendly -- Jerrin Faasua January 18U Batbuster Friendly -- Chelsea Troupe and Stephanie Chotkevys 2004 Award Winners December 11th and 12th 12U Toys for Tots Tournament, Riverside -- Laura Winter and Emma Capetz 14U Toys for Tots Tournament, Riverside -- Nichole Jones 18U Toys for Tots Tournament, Riverside -- Jace Williams November 12th thru 14th 12U MOA Tournament, Escondido -- Laura Winter 14U MOA Tournament, Escondido -- Jordan Parsons 16U MOA Tournament, Escondido -- Courtney Craig November 6th and 7th 12U Punishers AFA Qualifer, Artesia -- Entire Team 14U Punishers AFA Qualifer, Artesia -- Julie Smith and Amanda Anselmo 18U American Pastime Tournament -- Coach Mike Myer October 23rd thru |
