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bayside bash photo gallery

    Bayside bash recap

    Bayside Bash Recap

    All Tournament Team Continued

    All Tournament Team

    The Bayside Bash took place this this past weekend and Northern Michigan and unlike last year the rain held off and paved the way for a beautiful weekend of softball.  This year we welcomed 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U, 16U, and 18U teams.


    9U  - Michiana Repetition carried their undefeated pool play record all the way to the finals as the #

    The Bayside Bash took place this this past weekend and Northern Michigan and unlike last year the rain held off and paved the way for a beautiful weekend of softball.  This year we welcomed 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U, 16U, and 18U teams.


    9U  - Michiana Repetition carried their undefeated pool play record all the way to the finals as the #1 seed and beat 231 Fusion 8-1 to take home the 9U Championship.


    10U - Michigan Rage came in to bracket play as the #2 seed and got the upper hand on the #1 seed GLAD Softball Club in the championship game 6-3.


    11U - Finesse 10U Kochan played up this weekend in the 11U bracket. Going 1-0-2 in pool play and then only gave up 2 runs to take home the 11U Championship over the Northville 11U Broncos 9-0.


    Gaylord Elite won the consolation bracket in an 8-7 victory over Warriors Fastpitch.


    12U - EDGE 2013U from Ortonville rolled into bracket play as the #1 seed taking home the title against Michiana Repetition 11-6 in the Championship game.


    The Michigan Elite K's won the consolation bracket 5-4 over the Gaylord Elite.


    13U - Crown 13U rolled through the competition on championship Sunday with 12-0, 7-0, and a 9-2 Championship victory over the 231 Fusion.


    14U - Northville Broncos came into Sunday with a 2-0-1 record and the #2 seed and kept an undefeated weekend in tact with a 6-3 victory over Folds of Honor in the Championship game.


    16U - Thunder Elite 15U captured the championship as the #3 seed after pool play.  Thunder Elite knocked off the undefeated Midland Lady Explorers in the championship 9-5.


    The Traverse City Waves won the consolation bracket over the Ohio Premier with a 13-5 victory.


    18U - 231 Fusion captured the 18U crown by only allowing 5 runs over 5 games.  The Fusion defeated the Krash 18U - Ream squad in the Championship 5-1.


    We are grateful for everyone that came to Traverse City and we look forward to seeing you again in future years.

    All Tournament Team

    All Tournament Team Continued

    All Tournament Team

    Here they are!  The players who were nominated for the All-Tournament Team based on their outstanding play in the 2026 Bayside Bash. Coaches:  If your players are not listed here, please send an  email with your nominations to, tcwavestournaments@gmail.com.


    9U

    Elliot Crouch - Sault Legacies

    Harper Hall - Sault Legacies

    Jorie Menard - Sault Le

    Here they are!  The players who were nominated for the All-Tournament Team based on their outstanding play in the 2026 Bayside Bash. Coaches:  If your players are not listed here, please send an  email with your nominations to, tcwavestournaments@gmail.com.


    9U

    Elliot Crouch - Sault Legacies

    Harper Hall - Sault Legacies

    Jorie Menard - Sault Legacies

    Makenna Stacy - Sault Legacies

    Morgan Metzger - Elite

    Taylor Rogers - Elite

    Gibson Newell - Elite

    Finley Liberty - 231 Fusion

    Ava Zenner - 231 Fusion


    10U

    Paige Martin - Lady Bandits

    Adrianna Zelinski - Lady Bandits

    Kendall Shepherd - GLAD Softball Club

    Jules Nowak - GLAD Softball Club

    Hannah Strait - GLAD Softball Club

    Josie Wolf - GLAD Softball Club


    11U

    Bryn Martin - Finesse Motor City 10U

    Renata Manzanera -Finesse Motor City 10U

    Katherine Apkarian - Finesse Motor City 10U

    Mallory Navalta - Finesse Motor City 10U

    Mackenzie Richardson - Warriors Fastpitch

    Peyton Carpenter- Warriors Fastpitch

    Aubrielle Woods - Warriors Fastpitch

    Harper Kavalunas - Ogemaw Outlaws

    Sara Sleeper - Ogemaw Outlaws

    Addy Higley - Gaylord Elite

    Lillian Baerlocher - Gaylord Elite


    12U

    Bre Syts - Edge

    Riley Phillips - Edge

    Clare Marshall - Edge

    Mila Mathie - Edge

       Mia Arenda - Krash 12U

    Ava Ford- Krash 12U

    Coco Yocham - 231 Fusion

    Grace Kroupa - 231 Fusion

    Trinity Thompson - Gaylord Elite

    Jenna Brady - Gaylord Elite

    Piper Cadogan - River Rats 

    Aolani Dixon - River Rats

    Ella Gerard - Elite K's

    Avery Hughes - Elite K's

    Addie Kauranen - Elite K's

    Madelyn Stevenson - TC Waves

    Paisley Newman - TC Waves


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    13U

    Ava Crist - 231 Fusion

    Evelyn Read - 231 Fusion

    Alex Rosinski - 231 Fusion

    Josie Reynolds - 231 Fusion



    14U

    Ella LaMothe - Burn

    Morgan Twarog - Burn


    16U 

     Emma Husted - Rebels

    Sydney Williams - Rebels

    Khloe Kosciuszko - Thunder Elite

    Madison Obermiyer - Thunder Elite

    Elizabeth Jernigan - Thunder Elite

    Izzie Slifka - Thunder Elite

    Kyleigh Hall - Thund

    13U

    Ava Crist - 231 Fusion

    Evelyn Read - 231 Fusion

    Alex Rosinski - 231 Fusion

    Josie Reynolds - 231 Fusion



    14U

    Ella LaMothe - Burn

    Morgan Twarog - Burn


    16U 

     Emma Husted - Rebels

    Sydney Williams - Rebels

    Khloe Kosciuszko - Thunder Elite

    Madison Obermiyer - Thunder Elite

    Elizabeth Jernigan - Thunder Elite

    Izzie Slifka - Thunder Elite

    Kyleigh Hall - Thunder Elite

    Rowan Davis - Lady Explorers

    Abrielle Dinninger - Lady Explorers

    Quincee Gray - Lady Explorers

    Autumn Luick - Lady Explorers

    Kylee England - Lady Explorers


    18U


    bayside bash - June 26th - 28th, 2026

    A girls' softball team posing together on the field with medals.

    Tournament Information

    The Bayside Bash is quickly becoming one of our greatest tournaments of the year.  The 14U bracket highlights this tournament with over 30 teams participating last year.  Click below and register today!


    • June 26th - 28th, 2026
    • 4-game guarantee
    • 9U, 10U, 11U 12U, 13U, 14U, 16U, and 18U (Divisions will be consolidated if necessary)
    • Game MVP Ribbons for each game!
    • All-Tournament Team selected after the tournament
    • Individual awards for first and second place players.  Team award for tournament champions
    • $595 Entry Fee

    register now

    bayside bash photo gallery

      Bayside bash recap

      Bayside Bash Recap

      All Tournament Team Continued

      All Tournament Team

      The Bayside Bash took place this this past weekend and Northern Michigan showed off its amazing weather! Mother nature showed its wonder with rain on Friday, beautiful skies on Saturday to welcome the National Cherry Festival and the amazing air show above our fields, and rain again on Sunday but through it all amazing softball was played

      The Bayside Bash took place this this past weekend and Northern Michigan showed off its amazing weather! Mother nature showed its wonder with rain on Friday, beautiful skies on Saturday to welcome the National Cherry Festival and the amazing air show above our fields, and rain again on Sunday but through it all amazing softball was played and 4 champions were crowned.


      12U - The 12U Division winners were the Grand Rapids Diamonds - Stagrays.  Going 2-1 in pool play and coming in as the 5th seed did not slow them down on Sunday, only giving up 5 runs on there way to the Championship.


      14U - The 14U Division had 26 teams battling for the crown and it was apparent it would take a Warrior to win it all.  Warriors Fastpitch 14U outlasted the Batavia Bulldog 13U squad from Illinois to capture the Bayside Bash Championship.


      16U - The 16U crown was taken with a perfect record on the weekend by the 14U EC Bullets out of Brownsburg, IN.  going 3-0 in pool play and continuing their hot streak by only giving up 4 runs in bracket play to take home the 16U Crown.  


      18U - The 231 Fusion 18U team was the cream of the crop in the Bayside Bash.  Not only was their offense hot with home runs in almost every game but their defense was more impressive giving up ZERO runs in pool play and then only 5 in 3 bracket games to take home the title.


      We are grateful for everyone that made came to Traverse City and we look forward to seeing you again in future years.

      All Tournament Team

      All Tournament Team Continued

      All Tournament Team

      Here they are!  The players who were nominated for the All-Tournament Team based on their outstanding play in the 2025 Bayside Bash. Coaches:  If your players are not listed here, please send an  email with your nominations to, tcwavestournaments@gmail.com.


      12U

         Taylor Monroe- Michigan Sabercats

      Abby Davis - Michigan Sabercats

      Mira Norkus -

      Here they are!  The players who were nominated for the All-Tournament Team based on their outstanding play in the 2025 Bayside Bash. Coaches:  If your players are not listed here, please send an  email with your nominations to, tcwavestournaments@gmail.com.


      12U

         Taylor Monroe- Michigan Sabercats

      Abby Davis - Michigan Sabercats

      Mira Norkus - Michigan Sabercats

       Evelyn Welch - Michigan Sabercats

      Ayla Crawley - Trenton Blast

      Marissa Guthrie - Trenton Blast

      Maddy Brazill - Trenton Blast

      Olivia Hancock - Trenton Blast

      Riley Rachow - Ogemaw Outlaws

      Danielle Cornell - Ogemaw Outlaws

       Vivian Hogle - Krash

      Libby VanDenBerg - Krash  

      Rachel Lyngklip - Moose Fastpitch

      Angela Hurst - Moose Fastpitch 

      Kenzie Strohpaul - 231 Fusion Steimel

      Brynn Foerster - 231 Fusion Steimel

      Aubree Carriveau - Bay Area Does

      Paisley Tragis - Bay Area Does

      Laney Swinehart - 231 Fusion 11U

      Coco Yocham - 231 Fusion 11U

      Alese White - Michigan Rebels

      Madison Gresham - Michigan Rebels 

      Karly Headapohl - TC Waves

      Abby Gaylord - TC Waves


      14U

      Kendall Jeric - Warriors Fastpitch 14U

      Olivia Turvey - Warriors Fastpitch 14U

      Josie Cook - Warriors Fastpitch 14U

      Kerin Gardner - Warriors Fastpitch 14U

      Laney Vanko - Batavia Bulldogs

      Mason Fetterolf - Batavia Bulldogs

      Sophie Wojtkiewicz - Batavia Bulldogs

      Francie Carter - Batavia Bulldogs

      Olivia Tomac - Warriors Fastpitch 13U

      Brooklyn Tanner - Warriors Fastpitch 13U

      Madison Burke - ICE Combs 13U

      Annalise Urek - ICE Combs 13U

      Lucy Joyce - NM Legends

        Emmy Hansen - NM Legends 

      Mia Huston - Folds of Honor 13U

      Lacie Carr - Folds of Honor 13U

       Emma Grossnickle  - Mt. Pleasant Drillers

       Peyton Yonkman - Vikings

      Lydia Mitchell - Vikings

      Lucie Kuechenreuther - Recruit Fastpitch

      Brooklyn Rodino - Recruit Fastpitch



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      All Tournament Team Continued

      All Tournament Team Continued

      14U Continued - 

      Khloe Courtade - GR Diamonds

      Ava Bowen - GR Diamonds

      Olivia Jaime - Batbusters 13U

      Macey Kerbrat - Batbusters 13U

      Olivia Butzin - NM Patriots

      Aleigha Garms - NM Patriots 

      Daniella Bloom - Berkley Burn 13U

      Lila Lazor - Berkley Burn 13U  

      Evelyn Starkey - Rockford Krush 13U

      Alida Atkins - Rockford Krush 13U

      Laela Moore - Michiana Impa

      14U Continued - 

      Khloe Courtade - GR Diamonds

      Ava Bowen - GR Diamonds

      Olivia Jaime - Batbusters 13U

      Macey Kerbrat - Batbusters 13U

      Olivia Butzin - NM Patriots

      Aleigha Garms - NM Patriots 

      Daniella Bloom - Berkley Burn 13U

      Lila Lazor - Berkley Burn 13U  

      Evelyn Starkey - Rockford Krush 13U

      Alida Atkins - Rockford Krush 13U

      Laela Moore - Michiana Impact

      Paxton Fisher - Michiana Impact

      Dottie Biehl - Mid Michigan Heat 13U

      Maeve McConnell - Mid Michigan Heat 13U

      Addison Merchant - 231 Fusion

      Margot Schaffler - 231 Fusion


      16U 

      Julia Zollner - EC Bullets

      Bailey Ball - EC Bullets

      Tenley Dyer - EC Bullets

      Rylee Amt - EC Bullets

      Peyton Erdman - Detroit Prospects

      Alyssa Parets  - Detroit Prospects

      Philecia Meeker - NM Elite

      Roberta Simetz - NM Elite


      18U

      Hunter St Peter - 231 Fusion

      Lou DeJohn - 231 Fusion

      Grace Lewis - 231 Fusion

      Adrianna Sackett - 231 Fusion

      Emmalee Shankel - Bolts

      Kennedi Ryan - Bolts

      Lillian Wassmann - Bolts

      Addison Neelis - Bolts

      Evie Pylman - Storm

      Avery Koehler - Storm

       Delaney Cutter - Krash

       Makayla Culver - Krash

      Avery Stanton - Brandon Classics

      Kenzie Jacobson - Brandon Classics

      Bayside Bash 2024

      What A Weekend!!

      2024 Bayside Bash All-Tournament Team (continued)

      2024 Bayside Bash All-Tournament Team

      Now THAT was fun!  The 2024 Bayside Bash featured something for everyone.  There was the excitement of the opening weekend of the National Cherry Festival, complete with an Air Show directly over the Civic Center and TAC. It included Mother Nature kicking up her heels in the form of a downpour on Friday and again on Saturday. There was a 

      Now THAT was fun!  The 2024 Bayside Bash featured something for everyone.  There was the excitement of the opening weekend of the National Cherry Festival, complete with an Air Show directly over the Civic Center and TAC. It included Mother Nature kicking up her heels in the form of a downpour on Friday and again on Saturday. There was a sunny Sunday afternoon with fall-like temperatures.  There were some really good teams in attendance, probably some of the best we've seen in Traverse City.  Overall, a fun time!


      On the field, four teams outlasted the competition to take home Bayside Bash titles.  In the 18U group where there was some high-level play throughout, Jags Fastpitch used just enough hitting to back the tremendous pitching of Grace Main, who didn't allow an earned run all weekend while striking out 20 players in 19 innings.  The Jags captured the title game, 3-0, over an excellent Motor City Madness team.


      In the 16U group, the Great Lakes Renegades slugged their way to a 13-3 championship victory over Crown Softball.  Meanwhile, in the 14U division, Warriors Fastpitch capped an unbeaten weekend with a 13-3 win over Lightning Fastpitch in the finals.


      And in 12U, the Michigan Rebels got hot at the right time on their way to earning a Bayside Bash championship with a title game win over the Grand Rapids Diamonds.


      Thanks, everyone, for attending our tournament!  We hope you enjoyed the weekend in Traverse City!

      2024 Bayside Bash All-Tournament Team

      2024 Bayside Bash All-Tournament Team (continued)

      2024 Bayside Bash All-Tournament Team

      Here they are!  The players whil were nominated for the All-Tournament Team based on their outstanding play in the 2024 Bayside Bash. Coaches:  If your players are not listed here, please send an  email wiht your nominations.


      12U Division

      Jayden Osborn - Bronson 12U

      Bailey Miller- Bronson 12U

      Josie Reynolds - 231 Fusion

      Margot Schaffler - 231 

      Here they are!  The players whil were nominated for the All-Tournament Team based on their outstanding play in the 2024 Bayside Bash. Coaches:  If your players are not listed here, please send an  email wiht your nominations.


      12U Division

      Jayden Osborn - Bronson 12U

      Bailey Miller- Bronson 12U

      Josie Reynolds - 231 Fusion

      Margot Schaffler - 231 Fusion

      Mia Kurek - Bedford Lady Mules

      Brenna Jaworski - Bedford Lady Mules



      14U Division

      Olivia Eckhardt - Grand Rapids Blaze

      L.J. O'Brien - Grand Rapids Blaze

      Maddison Heverly - Goodrich Angels

      Olivia Brokoff - Goodrich Angels

      Kilee Eising - TC Waves

      Emily Amon - TC Waves

      Grace Shedlock - Finesse 13U

      Addison DeVries - Finesse 13U

      Emma Ingles - Finesse 13U

      Emmy Poll - Finesse 13U

      Molly Vida - Michigan Classics

      Avery Scheffler - Michigan Classics

      Jylisia Larsen - Bullpen Bandits

      Neela Lawes - Bullpen Bandits

      Adison Robinson - Michigan Monarchs

      Sierra Daniels - Michigan Monarchs




      2024 Bayside Bash All-Tournament Team (continued)

      2024 Bayside Bash All-Tournament Team (continued)

      2024 Bayside Bash All-Tournament Team (continued)

      16U Division

      Makenzie Coleman - Great Lakes Renegades

      Kenadee Golas - Great Lakes Renegades

      Raven Aldridge - Great Lakes Renegades

      Lucy Bivens - Great Lakes Renegades

      Kellen Proctor - Michigan Blasters

      Avery Veale - Michigan Blasters

      Maddie Waddell - Michigan Renegades

      Zaylee Richard - Michigan Renegades

      Sophia Husek - Team Michigan

      Elliott Jarvi -

      16U Division

      Makenzie Coleman - Great Lakes Renegades

      Kenadee Golas - Great Lakes Renegades

      Raven Aldridge - Great Lakes Renegades

      Lucy Bivens - Great Lakes Renegades

      Kellen Proctor - Michigan Blasters

      Avery Veale - Michigan Blasters

      Maddie Waddell - Michigan Renegades

      Zaylee Richard - Michigan Renegades

      Sophia Husek - Team Michigan

      Elliott Jarvi - Team Michigan

      Alex Ganzberger - Jags Fastpitch

      Khloe Travis - Jags Fastpitch

      Priya Ghose - Michigan Lady Batmen

      Raelyn Qualls - Michigan Lady Batmen


      18U Division

      Grace Main - Jags Fastpitch

      Emma Weber - Jags Fastpitch

      Megan Kenney - Jags Fastpitch

      Mary Gumbis - Jags Fastpitch

      Mads Wohlscheid - Krash-Cross

      Izzy Rogers - Krssh-Cross

      Maddison Hartzell - NWO Heat

      Faith Garret - NWO Heat

      Cameran Quisno - NWO Heat

      Ally Greene - Brandon Classics

      Jocelyn DeMonaco - Brandon Classics

      Avery Stanton - Brandon Classics

      Livia Londrigan - Brandon Classics

      2023 Bayside Bash

      Grosse Pointe Diamonds Cross The Finish Line First! Co-Champions Crowned In Three Divisions

      We knew it was going to rain.  We just knew it.  The TV weather forecasters said it was going to pour, and they're hardly ever wrong.  And it rained, right before the 2023 Bayside Bash crossed the finish line.  Rats.


      Up until about 5 p.m. on Sunday, there was some terrific play on the field of Traverse City.  The "big girls" were in town--first time ever for an 18U division in Traverse City, with lots of high school stars and some young collegiate athletes battling it out for their respective teams.  The 16U group featured twenty-six teams competing for a tournament title, and another 22 teams in the 14U group slugged it out for a chance to compete for a championship.  All three of those divisions were in the final game when the skies darkened.  Thunderbolts and lightning--very, very frightening--chased the teams from the field and led to co-champions being crowned in three divisions.


      In the 12U group, though, the Grosse Pointe Diamonds and Motor City Madness teams put together a masterpiece in the finals, with the Diamonds ekeing out a 1-0 win to earn a Bayside Bash title.  Bracket play featured the top four seeds in the semifinals--the #4 Madness team upset top-seeded Krash Latusek, 3-1, and the #2 Diamonds doubled up the #3 TC Thunder, 6-3.  Overall, it was an excellent division with good competition and good sportsmanship among teams.  Great job, ladies!


      In the 14U group, B-45 Academy and Krash Peru went  undefeated in the tournament and were battling it out in the finals when the skies opened up.  Both teams were crowned co-champions.


      That same situation occurred in the 16U division where the Classics Heat and Next Level Performance--the top two teams following pool play--proceeded on a crash course to the finals.  Congratulations to both squads who earned co-champion honors.


      In the 18U division, Phil Meeker's Northern Michigan Elite team caught fire in bracket play.  NME upset the top-seeded Midland Lady Explorers in Round Two and went on to earn a spot in the finals.  They were leading 5-1 against Katie Smith's Turnin' 2 squad when the rains came.  Both teams had terrific Sunday runs to the title game and earned co-champion honors as well.


      We hope all of the teams who participated in the 2023 Bayside Bash enjoyed their weekend in Traverse City.  It was refreshing to see all of the good sportsmanship that was on display--it made the weekend a lot more fun for everyone.  Best wishes to the Bayside Bash teams for a good rest-of-the-summer!

      2023 Bayside Bash All-Tournament Team!

      There were some REALLY talented players in town for the 2023 Bayside Bash--some of them caught the attention of Mel the Puppy, a big Northern Michigan Elite fan.   Here are the players who starred on the field--the All-Tournament Team!  (Coaches:  If your players are not listed here, please send us an email with your two nominations and we'll add add them to the team.)


      12U Division

      Aleigha Garms - Presque Isle Panthers

      Lexi Berg - Presque Isle Panthers

      Kara Lambert - Inter-Lakes Pride Elkins

      Bailey Hill - Inter-Lakes Pride Elkins

      Lydia Kosanke - NM Legends

      Emma Murray - NM Legends

      Sophia Husek - Grosse Pointe Dimaonds

      Avery Lollar - Grosse Pointe Diamonds

      Addison Moses - Grosse Pointe Diamonds

      Sofia Brennan - Grosse Pointe Diamonds

      Grace Klaver - Oxford Wildcats

      Andie Candella - Oxford Wildcats

      Lydia Slavic - Michigan Blasters

      Harper Clark - Michigan Blasters

      Ella Fox - Mt. Pleasant Drillers Canfield

      Clara Whitman - Mt. Pleasant Drillers Canfield

      Lyle Gearhart - Michigan Rage

      Makanzie Aguirre - Michigan Rage

      Ava Stasik - Mid-Michigan Heat

      Addalyn Smith - Mid-Michigan Heat

      Harley Lattimer - Mid-Michigan Heat

      Tessa Cameron - Mid-Michigan Heat


      14U Division

      Adalyn Lucas - Grand Rapids Blaze

      L.J. O'Brien - Grand Rapids Blaze

      Cassidy Labeth - Valkyries 13U

      Nat Dryer - Valkyries 13U

      Miranda Tacey - Mid-Michigan Bolts

      Ashlyn Frost - Mid-Michigan Bolts

      Reese Jones - TC Thunder

      Rhielynn Skrocki - TC Thunder

      Olivia Szyrato - Goodrich Angels

      Cailyn Cowgill - Goodrich Angels

      Megan Nicholas - Arlington Heights Thunder

      Kate Nowak - Arlington Heights Thunder

      Elli Corneil - B-45 Academy 

      Mackenzie Rohr - B-45 Academy

      Eleanor Ruesink - B-45 Academy

      Kylynn Schroeder - B-45 Academy

      Carley Karsten - Presque Isle Panthers

      Brook Linseman - Presque Isle Panthers

      Cadence Smith - Petoskey Blaze Henninger

      Destiny Belbot - Petoskey Blaze Henninger

      Hadleigh Bellgraph - Grand Rapids Flames - Stein

      Jola Novak - Grand Rapids Flames -  Stein

      Maddie Farrand - Inter-Lakes Pride McCaffrey

      Lily McCaffrey - Inter-Lakes Pride McCaffrey

      Claire Lyon - Krash Peru

      Haylee Awrey - Krash Peru

      Gracelyn Rockey - Krash Peru

      Harper Strouse - Krash Peru

      Courtney Bigham - Inter-Lakes Pride Wilk

      Melanie Bigham - Inter-Lakes Pride Wilk

      Julia Brady - Michigan Sabercats Prout

      Chloe Smith - Michigan Sabercats Prout

      Kayla Noble - TC Waves

      Anna Tabaczka - TC Waves

      Lily Ryckman-Hall - TC Waves

      Taryn Beamish - TC Waves


      16U Division

      Hayden Whitmore - Michigan Blasters

      Ella Hagerman - Michigan Blasters

      Kelsie George - Freedom Fastpitch Stacey

      Emily Winn - Freedom Fastpitch Stacey

      Kylie Boyd - Freedom Fastpitch Stacey

      Kendra Koski - Freedom Fastpitch Stacey

      Morgan Hamilton - Precision Patriors

      Morgan Mitchell - Precision Patriots

      Lola Abrams - Inter-Lakes Pride Abrams

      Rachel McGowan - Inter-Lakes Pride Abrams

      Layla Peralta - Freedom Fastpitch Asmar

      Jacqueline Asmar - Freedom Fastpitch Asmar

      Sage Allen - Jags Fastpitch

      Elise Hiemstra - Jags Fastpitch

      Katy Keller - Jags Fastpitch

      Ella Richter - Next Level Performance

      Grace Blanchard - Next Level Performance

      Kennadi Killeen - Next Level Performance

      Ella Luegge - Next Level Performance

      Delaney Monroe - Next Level Performance

      Jessie Pugh - Traverse City Waves

      Adelynn Town - Traverse City Waves

      Harley Lattimer - Mid-Michigan Heat

      Tessa Cameron - Mid-Michigan Heat

      Danielle Riggs - Classics Heat

      Halle Swihart - Classics Heat

      Abby Nieswender - Classics Heat

      Jenna Ouellette - Classics Heat

      Addyson Sturgis - Michigan Heat

      Jaden Williamson - Michigan Heat

      Jordan Ashley - Cheboygan Chaos

      Dakota Friday - Cheboygan Chaos

      Anna Photiou - Fenton Fastpitch

      Alyssa Fults - Fenton Fastpitch

      Lily Webb - Goodrich Angels

      Liz Wogaman - Goodrich Angels

      Brianna Stedman - Rockford Krush

      Allison Owens - Rockford Krush

      Abby Sheridan - Motor City Madness

      Allie Nowak - Motor City Madness


      18U Division

      Grace Main - Jags Fastpitch

      Catherine Hiemstra - Jags Fastpitch

      Bayside Bash Wall of Champions

      Bayside Bash Wall of Champions

      Have you stayed up at night wishing upon a star that you knew the past champions of the Bayside Bash?  Well, now you can get a good night's sleep, but only if you study the list of champions below:

      2024

      12U - Michigan Rebels

      14U - Warriors Fastpitch

      16U - Great Lakes Renegades

      18U - JAGS Fastpitch


      2023

      12U Division

      Champion - Grosse Pointe Diamonds

      Runner-Up - Motor City Madness


      14U Division 

      Co-Champions - B45 Academy and Krash Peru


      16U Division

      Co-Champions - Classics Heat and Next Level Performance '06


      18U Division

      Co-Champions - NME and Turnin' 2 Smith


      2022

      12U Division

      Champion - Michigan Sabercats

      Runner Up - Mid-Michigan Heat


      14U Division

      Champion - Finesse Davis

      Runner Up - Traverse City Thunder


      High School Division

      Champion - Mid-Michigan Heat 18U

      Runner Up - Krash 16U


      2021

      **Tournament was rained out after one day of games


      2020

      12U Division

      Champion - Michigan Rebels

      Runner Up - 231 Fusion Steimel


      14U Division

      Champion - GR Diamonds Tuttle

      Runner Up - TC Waves Shepherd


      High School Division

      Champion - Elite Hardin/Flak

      Runner Up - Petoskey Blaze


      2019

      12U Division

      Champion - TC Waves

      Runner Up - Alpena Thundercats


      14U Division

      Champion - Cadillac Express

      Runner Up - Grand Rapids Diamonds


      16U Division 

      Champion - Top Prospects Pladies

      Runner Up - South Farmington Wildcards


      2018

      12U Division

      Champion - Michigan Outlaws

      Runner Up - 231 Fusion Fastpitch


      14U Division 

      Champion - Cadillac Express

      Runner Up - Lady Crusaders

      MVP's - Most valuable Pups seen at the Bayside Bash

      Willow

      Winston

      Willow

      Miniature Longhair Dachshund


      Favorite Team: Next Level Performance

      Joey

      Winston

      Willow

      Aussie Doodle


      Favorite Team: Goodrich Angels

      Roscoe

      Winston

      Winston

      Mini Goldendoodle


      Favorite Team:  Mid-Michigan Heat

      Winston

      Winston

      Winston

      Cavalier King Charles


      Favorite Team:  Grand Rapids Flames

      SABERCATS, FINESSE-DAVIS, MID-MICHIGAN HEAT18U CAPTURE 2022 BAYSIDE BASH TITLES!!

      SABERCATS, FINESSE-DAVIS, MID-MICHIGAN HEAT18U CAPTURE 2022 BAYSIDE BASH TITLES!!

      SABERCATS, FINESSE-DAVIS, MID-MICHIGAN HEAT18U CAPTURE 2022 BAYSIDE BASH TITLES!!

        I'm just going to say it right now.  It's remarkable how the level of play has increased over the past six or seven years of the Traverse City Summer Softball Series!  There are some really good players who we've had the pleasure to watch play softball in Traverse City, especially this season.  Their full talents were on display at the recently-concluded Bayside Bash (see the All-Tournament Team selections for proof).


      The 2022 Bayside Bash was three days of really good weather, really good play, and some really good teams that captured tournament titles.


      Bryan Morrissey's Michigan Sabercats team was one of them.  The Sabercats were unbeaten over the weekend en route to earning the 12U Bayside Bash title.  In  Sunday's bracket play, the Sabercats dispatched the Michigan Classics before upending an impressive Elite 11U team in the semifinals.  In the championship meeting of two undefeated teams, the Sabercats wore down the Mid-Michigan Heat, 6-2.  Congratulations, all....


      In the 14U group, Finesse Davis rolled past the Traverse City Thunder, 22-3, to earn the tournament title.  The Thunder reached the finals by dispatching crosstown rival Traverse City Waves, 9-5, while Finesse Davis earned a place in the finals from the other side of the bracket with a 7-5 semifinal victory over Elite Parm.  


      The high school division featured the closest final of the tournament.  Mid-Michigan Heat 18U and Krash 16U battled for NINE innings before the Heat pushed across a run to earn the tournament championship, 5-4.  The high school field was loaded with exceptional teams--Tim Robinson's Heat and Kaelin Cross's Krash squads were formidable throughout the weekend....an excellent final.


      There were several consolation finals played over the weekend.  In the 12U division, the Indy Chaos doubled up Elite 12U, 6-3.  In the 14U group, the Petoskey Blaze edged Lady Irish Baldwin, 5-4.  In the high school "B" final, Mid-Michigan Heat Schuler defeated the Petoskey Blaze, 5-3,  while in the "C" final the Michigan Rebels outlasted Folds of Honor Ursul, 9-6


      As always, we say "thank you" to all of the teams that participated in the tournament.  It was a great three days of softball, and we hope you enjoyed the weekend in Traverse City!


      2022 BAYSIDE BASH ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM

      SABERCATS, FINESSE-DAVIS, MID-MICHIGAN HEAT18U CAPTURE 2022 BAYSIDE BASH TITLES!!

      SABERCATS, FINESSE-DAVIS, MID-MICHIGAN HEAT18U CAPTURE 2022 BAYSIDE BASH TITLES!!

       Gander below for the players who made the All-Tournament Team!!!  Coaches:  If your team is not represented, please send your selections (2, unless you made the championship finals in which case you can nominate 4 players) to  JSBrunner777@yahoo.com


      12U Division

      Casey Prevo - N. Michigan Legends Cosier

      Emma Murrey - N. Michigan Legends Cosier

      Leighton Diesing - Michigan Classics

      Maddie Foster - Michigan Classics

      Ella Thompson - Anchor Bay Angels

      Kara Finkbeiner - Anchor Bay Angels

      Reece Herremans - Michigan Sabercats

      Avery Willea - Michigan Sabercats

      Jayna Burmeister - Michigan Sabercats

      Sydney Fleming - Michigan Sabercats

      Izabelle DeGroat - South Lyon Stealth 12U

      Rianne Bieneman - South Lyon Stealth 12U

      Lilly Bell - Indy Chaos

      Kierstin Conner - Indy Chaos

      Avery Davison - Elite 11U

      Kinsley Whitfield - Elite 11U

      Lydia Kosanke - Cheboygan Chaos

      Aubrey Smith - Cheboygan Chaos

      Anna O'Beirne - Northville Mustangs

      McKenzie Stevens - Northville Mustangs

      Gabby Liggett - Michigan Rebels

      Quinlynn Lutz - Michigan Rebels

      Marley Hayes - Mid-Michigan Heat '09

      Kylee Mumby - Mid-Michigan Heat '09

      Leela Engelhardt - Mid-Michigan Heat '09

      Laney Bongard - Mid-Michigan Heat '09


      14U Division

      Avarie Spuller - Precision Patriots

      Ava Bowman - Precision Patriots

      Emma Hartman - Michigan Prime

      Madyson Massey - Michigan Prime

      Alexis Haupt - Moose Athletics

      Katie Brunette - Moose Athletics

      Sidney Bush - N. Michigan Legends

      Ayla Kemp - N. Michigan Legends

      Adyson Collins - Michigan Blasters White

      Sydney Allison - Michigan Blasters White

      Paige Visser - Finesse Davis

      Addie Taylor - Finesse Davis

      Makenna Kresbaugh - Finesse Davis

      Bri Deeter - Finesse Davis

      Brooklyn Fischer - TC Thunder 13U

      Reese Jones - TC Thunder 13U

      Rachel Poortenga - TC Thunder 13U

      Madi Depew - TC Thunder 13U

      Ali Brandt - N. Michigan Dragonflies

      Angel Belbot - N. Michigan Dragonflies

      Natalie Grobaski - Lady Lakers

      Ellie Clausen - Lady Lakers

      Taryn Beamish - Traverse City Waves

      Claudia Harris - Traverse City Waves



      High School Division  

      Jenna Chamberlin - Michigan Heat

      Elizabeth Wogeman - Michigan Heat

      Maddie Frank - Dynamite Fastpitch

      Beth Barnett - Dynamite Fastpitch

      London Rabb - Michigan Rebels

      Kaiya Caswell - Michigan Rebels

      Tessa Cameron - Mid-Michigan Heat 15U

      Kylie Pifer - Mid-Michigan Heat 15U

      Cadence Shigwadja - Mid-Michigan Heat 18U

      Maddy Travis - Mid-Michigan Heat 18U

      Hannah Monroe - Lightning Davis

      Sam Pellek - Lightning Davis

      Bri Halfmann - HangTuf 16U

      Kadence Hinkley - HangTuf 16U

      Delaney Vollmer - N. Michigan Legends

      Danyelle Cadarette - N. Michigan Legends

      Amelia Johnson - Cheboygan Chaos

      Presley Chamberlain - Cheboygan Chaos

      Makayla Surline - Krash 16U

      Reese Thayer - Krash 16U

      Jayden Townsend - Krash 16U

      Kyra Shadduck - Krash 16U

      Grace Heiges - Northwest Wild

      Taylor Semple - Northwest Wild


      2022 bayside bash images

      Tournament champion Mid-Michigan Heat 18U

        Bayside bash

        2020 Bayside Bash Recap

        Bluebird skies and fast action...14-block walks in flip-flops to the whiskey joint and perusing the storefronts of downtown...dipping toes into chilly Lake Michigan and careening down the Great Wolf Lodge waterslide after playing softball in 80-degree temperatures...dazzling defense and wallbanging offense.  All of these were part of the 2020 Bayside Bash in Traverse City!


        But the main action was on the field.  The 10U's took the weekend off in Traverse City, but the 12's, 14's and the first-time High School division featured robust collections of teams and solid play throughout the weekend.


        In a premier matchup, Jamie Tuttle's Grand Rapids Diamonds 14U team upended the Traverse City Waves - Shepherd squad 10-2 to capture the 24-team 14U divison.  The Waves, fresh off of a Cherry Capital Showdown title, made another strong run to the finals before succumbing to the Diamonds.  The 14U division was notable for all of the intra-program matchups in bracket play.  In first-round games, the Waves -Shepherd 14U's slipped past the Waves - Liles 13U team, 7-2....the TC Thunder Hawkins 14U squad edged the Thunder -  Hamilton 13U team, 7-5.  And in the semifinals of bracket play, Tuttle's Diamonds team edged sister squad Diamonds - Marlewitz, 7-5.  Overall there was terrific action in the 14U group---very competitive, very fun to watch.


        In the 14U consolation final, the Mt. Pleasant Drillers - Johnston team edged the Ogemaw Outlaws, 6-4.


        The 16U group was another hotly-contested affair.  Pool games on Friday were incredibly close--two 1-0 games, some other 1-run contests, and lots of action that carried throughout the weekend.  When the dust settled, the Elite Hardin-Flak team held the home plate trophy aloft, thanks to a 9-0 win over the Petoskey Blaze.  Dave Serafini's Blaze team had it's second straight excellent showing--only two losses in two weekends in Traverse City, and they look poised to have a great summer.   This was the first year of games in the high school division, and the addition of the older girls to the mix made for some excellent ballgames.


        In the high school consolation final, the South Farmington Wildcards took home some swag again, defeating 231 Fusion Fastpitch 13-0 in the title game.  The Wildcards are familiar fixtures in title games in Traverse City.  Great job by all of the high school division teams!!!!


        In the 12U division, Larry Gildea's Michigan Rebels team, a last-minute addition to the Bayside Bash field, ran the table en route to the tournament title.  The Rebels edged Steve Steimel's 231 Fusion team---which made ANOTHER long tournament run-- 3-1, in the championship.  Again, there were some REALLY good 12U teams in attendance...very fun to watch!


        In the 12U consolation final, northern Michigan squads Alpena Thundercats and TC Thunder faced off, with the Thundercats earning the consolation title, 11-1.


        We hope all of the players and families who participated in the Bayside Bash enjoyed the weekend in Traverse City!

        Bayside Bash All-Tournament Team

        COACHES:  Please email your all-tournament team nominations to JSBrunner777@yahoo.com.  We want to recognize the players who had an outstanding Bayside Bash tournament performance!


        16U Division

        Mackenzie Collar - Lakeshore Storm

        Alyssa Hartley - Lakeshore Storm

        Kaylee Gelakosky - Northwest Wild

        Autumn Wallington - Northwest Wild

        Sarah Johnston - Madness 18U

        Shelby Pryzstup - Madness 18U

        Malea Gardner - Mt. Pleasant Drillers

        Karly Smith - Mt. Pleasant Drillers

        Grace DeVries - Grand Rapids Flames

        Caitlin Snyder - Grand Rapids Flames

        Ciara Braska - South Farmington Wildcards

        Lily Morrissette - South Farmington Wildcards

        Reagann Merchant - 231 Fusion

        Brittany Stiemel - 231 Fusion

        Kailey Poortenga - TC Thunder 15U

        Lark Jankewicz - TC Thunder 15U

        Brooke Bixby - Petoskey Blaze

        Brooklyn Besteman - Petoskey Blaze

        Lauren Judd - Petoskey Blaze

        Emily VanDaele - Petoskey Blaze


        14U Division

        Harmony Harris - TC Thunder Hamilton

        Jordan LaFleur - TC Thunder Hamilton

        Allee Shepherd - TC Waves 14U

        Ellen Roggenbeck - TC Waves 14U

        Kelsey Quiggin - TC Thunder Hawkins

        Elayna Benaway - TC Thunder Hawkins

        Maya Boertman - Inter Lakes Pride 13U

        Libby Schlack - Inter Lakes Pride 13U

        Jenna Guenther - Hit Dogs

        Hope Sniezek - Hit Dogs


        12U Division

        Grace Cary - 231 Fusion Steimel

        Autum McSawby - 231 Fusion Steimel

        Delaney Witkop - 231 Fusion Steimel

        Nora Bethuy - 231 Fusion Steimel

        Miranda Tracey - Salt River Lady Bandits

        Jordyn Schafer - Salt River Lady Bandits

        Grace Merchant - TC Thunder

        Reece Jones - TC Thunder

        Aubrey Weiland - Alpena Thundercats

        Georgia Alberts - Alpena Thundercats

        Harleigh Cohoon - Alpena Thundercats

        Brooklyn Orr - Alpena Thundercats

        2019 Bayside Bash

        2019 Bayside Bash Recap

         Waves Roll In 12U!!!  Express REPEATS As 14U Champs!!!  Top Prospects Pladies Win An Extra-Inning Nail-Biter In 16U!!!


        Now THIS was a fun tournament!  The Thunderbirds treated participating teams to flyovers at all three game sites...the weather was pretty close to perfect, with temperatures in the low 80's and bluebird skies all weekend...rumors floated around that some teams threw caution to the wind and actually went for a swim in frigid Grand Traverse Bay, while others took a side trip to the Sleeping Bear Dunes and still others immersed themselves in the downtown action of the Cherry Festival.  All three divisions dripped with excitement and intriguing story lines as the Bayside Bash raced toward the finish line.  Where to start.....?


        ....How about with 12U?  Sixteen teams populated the 12U division, including a hefty dose of northern Michigan squads and a equal amount of visiting teams from all corners of the state.  After an exciting round of pool play with teams jockeying for position, and a frantic schedule of bracket play games on Sunday, Ryan Craig's 12U Waves team was left holding the championship hardware.  The Waves squad, after solid showings in earlier Traverse City Summer Series tournaments, dismantled an excellent Alpena Thundercats team, 12-0, to take home their first championship win.  Congratulations, ladies!!!


        In the 12U consolation finals, the first-year Salt River Lady Bandits Red squad earned title honors with a 7-4 victory over Julie Mulder's West Michigan Riptide team.


        Ben Lundquist's Cadillac Express team did something that hadn't been done since the 2013 Moran Iron Works Vulcans 16U team accomplished the feat in the Softball Spectacular tournament--the Express REPEATED as tournament champions!  Last year's 14U Bayside Bash champion was THIS year's 14U Bayside Bash champion, courtesy of a 5-0 victory over Tony Menard's Grand Rapids Diamonds.  The Express and the Diamonds put together sensational Sunday win streaks to reach the finals of a strong 20-team 14U division.  Way to go, girls!!!


        In the 14U consolation title game, the Lisle Slammers (Illinois) defeated the Michigan Rebels.


        But without question, the most exciting championship game happened in the 16U division where the Top Prospects Pladies team met the South Farmington Wildcards.  There were super-talented players all over the field...two evenly matched squads that battled back and forth for a rollicking eight innings before the Prospects pulled out a 13-12 walk-off win.  The game lurched one way, then another, with both teams clubbing balls off the fence, with daring baserunners challenging the opposing outfielders at every turn, and with both teams generally throwing haymaker after haymaker in their turns at bat.  It was as fun a game to watch as I can remember.  


        Down 9-6 in the bottom of the sixth, the Prospects plated three runs to send the game to extra innings.  Each team scored a run in the seventh before the Wildcards took a two-run lead in the top of the eighth.  With two out, the Prospects pushed one, then two, then the third--and winning run--across the plate, triggering a wild celebration.  Trinity Westra, an All-Tournament Team selection, seemed to be in the middle of every Prospects rally.  Fittingly, she scored the winning run.  Sensational play by two tremendous, evenly matched teams...


        We hope all of our participating teams and families enjoyed their weekend in Traverse City!  Thank you for coming to our tournament...


        (Shown above are members of the Cadillac Express, 14U Champions)

        All Tournament Team

        Dang.  So they can do THAT!  Here's a list of the top performers in the 2019 Bayside Bash.  Presenting....the All-Tournament Team:


        12U Division

        Maya Boertman - Inter Lakes Pride

        Sophie Sosnowski - Inter Lakes Pride

        Grace Lewis - TC Thunder

        Sarah Ream - TC Thunder

        Peja Liles - TC Waves

        Zoey Jetter - TC Waves

        Hayden Boonstra - TC Waves

        Evelyn Nowicki - TC Waves

        Selena Hochendoner -  Hurricanes Fastpitch Robke

        Katelyn Seeland - Hurricanes Fastpitch Robke

        Allison Mohn - Salt River Bandits

        Zola Smith - Salt River Bandits

        Grace Cary - 231 Fusion

        Addison Balentine - 231 Fusion

        Adriana Sackett - 231 Fusion

        Sydnee Kirk - Top Prospects 

        McKenzie Gugins - Top Prospects

        Kyleigh Bilek - West Michigan Riptide

        Ahria Doornbos - West Michigan Riptide

        Madison Babinec - West Michigan Riptide

        Addi Huffman - West Michigan Riptide 


         

        14U Division 

        Ella Klimowicz - Oxford Wildcats

        Kaylie Smith - Oxford Wildcats

        Becca Allen - Lisle Slammers

        Rhyan Hampton - Lisle Slammers

        Emily Sweetland - Michigan Classics

        Peyton Fether - Michigan Classics

        Hannah Grahn - TC Waves 13U

        Kate Gaylord - TC Waves 13U

        Ashlyn Lundquist - Cadillac Express

        Brooklyn Hoffert - Cadillac Express

        Stella Balcom - Cadillac Express

        Halle Richardson - Cadillac Express

        Mia Clair - TC Thunder 13U

        Taylor Phillips - TC Thunder 13U

        Tatum Neubecker - Ogemaw Outlaws

        Jorja Fox - Ogemaw Outlaws

        Alicia Whissman - Ogemaw Outlaws

        Maleah Rachow - Ogemaw Outlaws

        Mikayln Kenney - Top Prospects

        Presley Davis - Top Prospects

        Ava Prielipp - Lakeshore Storm Taylor

        Aubrey Taylor - Lakeshore Storm Taylor

        Rachel Whitman - Saginaw Golds

        Jerzy Peak - Saginaw Golds


        16U Division

        Danielle Pettaway - South Farmington Wildcards

        Delanie Buzler - South Farmington Wildcards

        Sierra Holder - Top Prospects Pladies

        Trinity Westra - Top Prospects Pladies

        Caitlynn Duffey - Top Prospects Pladies

        Alex Morton - Top Prospects Pladies

        Payton Berard - Oxford Wildcats

        Gabrielle Selewski - Oxford Wildcats

        Allison Urlaub - Alpena Thundercats

        Kitaira Cohoon - Alpena Thundercats

        Ashley Chmielewski - Roscommon Royals 

        Audrey Tiepel - Roscommon Royals 

        Sage Jones - Lisle Slammers

        Natalia Stanley - Lisle Slammers


        **COACHES - IF YOU'D LIKE TO RECOGNIZE THE TOP PERFORMERS ON YOUR TEAM FOR THE WEEKEND, PLEASE E-MAIL YOUR ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM NOMINATIONS TO JSBRUNNER777@YAHOO.COM

        Bayside Bash Champions

        Bayside Bash Champions

        Take a look at the top teams from the Bayside Bash!!!


        2020

        12U Division

        Champion - Michigan Rebels

        Runner Up - 231 Fusion Steimel


        14U Division

        Champion - GR Diamonds Tuttle

        Runner Up - TC Waves Shepherd


        High School Division

        Champion - Elite Hardin/Flak

        Runner Up - Petoskey Blaze


        2019

        12U Division

        Champion - TC Waves

        Runner Up - Alpena Thundercats


        14U Division

        Champion - Cadillac Express

        Runner Up - Grand Rapids Diamonds


        16U Division 

        Champion - Top Prospects Pladies

        Runner Up - South Farmington Wildcards


        2018

        12U Division

        Champion - Michigan Outlaws

        Runner Up - 231 Fusion Fastpitch


        14U Division 

        Champion - Cadillac Express

        Runner Up - Lady Crusaders


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        **Pictured above are members of the 16U Top Prospects Pladies team, 2019 Bayside Bash Champions!

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