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2025 Northern Classic champions!!

    Northern classic recap and all tournament team

    2025 Northern Classic recap!

    Northern Classic All Tournament Team Continued

    Northern Classic All Tournament Team

    The Northern Classic proved to be just that, CLASSIC! Over 80 teams came to Traverse City playing in 6 different divisions. We avoided the rain and got to play all weekend!


    9U - The Lady Firehawks came in as the #2 seed but came away with the tournament crown with a 7-6 victory in the Championship game.


    10U - For the second week in a row th

    The Northern Classic proved to be just that, CLASSIC! Over 80 teams came to Traverse City playing in 6 different divisions. We avoided the rain and got to play all weekend!


    9U - The Lady Firehawks came in as the #2 seed but came away with the tournament crown with a 7-6 victory in the Championship game.


    10U - For the second week in a row the 231 Fusion stayed hot going undefeated in pool play on their way to the Northern Classic title!


    11U - The 231 Fusion proved to be the class of the group going 6-0 on the weekend and only allowing 5 runs and 9 hits.


    12U - Fenton Fastpitch came in to Bracket Play as the 7 seed but fought there way to a Title with a victory over the Lake Shore Pirates!


    14U - Mid-Michigan Bolts came in as the 6th seed and fought their way to a 6-3 victory over the 1 seed Tri-Valley Twisters to take home the title.


    HS - The High School Division saw two local teams face off the 15U TC Waves and the 231 Fusion.  231 Fusion came away with the title with a 4-1 victory.



    Northern Classic All Tournament Team

    Northern Classic All Tournament Team Continued

    Northern Classic All Tournament Team

    Here they are!  The players that dazzled in the field...the players who stung the ball while at bat....the players from whom you would like to get an autograph but they're way too busy to bother with that...the Northern Classic All-Tournament Team!   (If you don't see your team mentioned here, please have your coaches send in their  nomin

    Here they are!  The players that dazzled in the field...the players who stung the ball while at bat....the players from whom you would like to get an autograph but they're way too busy to bother with that...the Northern Classic All-Tournament Team!   (If you don't see your team mentioned here, please have your coaches send in their  nominations to, tcwavestournaments@gmail.com and we'll add the players to the team).


    9U - 

    Cassidy McClain - Elite

    Kendall Bates - Elite

    Avery Potter - Elite

    Lainey Barnes - Elite 

    Lexi Kitzmiller -231 Fusion

    Sophie Wallace - 231  Fusion

    Brooke Schramski-231 Fusion

    Lola Curtis - 231 Fusion 

    Kylie David - Lady Firehawks

    Alaina Wuerfel - Lady Firehawks

    Rayleigh Stephenson-Michigan Sabercats

    Layna Hogan-Michigan Sabercats  

    Halle Budreau-Twisters

    Sydney Brewer- Twisters 


    10U -   

    Emma Kricher - 231 Fusion

    Emma Skomp - 231 Fusion

    Tally Pearson - 231 Fusion

    Emersyn Gray - 231 Fusion

     Raelyn Rob- Twisters
    Lena Streichert- Twisters
    Amelia Moten- Twisters
    Olive Erwin - Twisters 

    Char Ockert - Glad Softball

    Kendall Shepherd-Glad Softball

    Sofia Blevins - GL Renegades  

    Arianna Lewis - GL Renegades

     Melia Lusk - Sabercats

    Taytum Rickert - Sabercats

      Charlotte Meadows - Northern Michigan Legends

    Natalie Shelton - Northern Michigan Legends

    Ella Dickinson - UP Chaos

    Nora Anderson - UP Chaos

    Alex Medema- FOH Greene

    Ava Hardy- FOH Greene

    Ava Christensen - Thundercats

    Reese Sobeck - Thundercats 


    11U -

    Blaire DeVault - 231 Fusion

    Coco Yocham - 231 Fusion

    Ellen Windbacher - 231 Fusion

    Kinley Franklin - 231 Fusion

    Macie Jimenez - Mi Sabercats

    Zoe Spytma - Mi. Sabercats

    Ryah Pollard -Predators

     Lucy Aukeman -  Predators  

    Hailey Martlock - Lakeshore Pirates 

     Victoria Harper-Lakeshore Pirates 

    Nevaeh Lawson - UP Chaos

    Anna Thomsen - UP Chaos

    Maddie Huss-Lady Explorers

    Emerson Atkinson-Lady Explorers

    Annika Terry-T2 Elsenbroek 

    Ava Elsenbroek-T2 Elsenbroek
     






    Northern Classic All Tournament Team Continued

    Northern Classic All Tournament Team Continued

    Northern Classic All Tournament Team Continued

    12U - 

    JJ Krebaum- Fenton Fastpitch

    Saywer Pushman- Fenton 

    Kenzie Thomas- Fenton 

    Roya Gregory- Fenton 

    Hayden Countess - Lakeshore Pirates

    Teigan Dolezan - Lakeshore Pirates

    Grace Bendoski - Lakeshore Pirates

    Baylee Wheaton - Lakeshore Pirates

    Charleigh Ellison - Sabercats

    Macy Goven - Sabercats

    Allison Osborne - Twisters

    Taegin Friske- Twisters

    Rub

    12U - 

    JJ Krebaum- Fenton Fastpitch

    Saywer Pushman- Fenton 

    Kenzie Thomas- Fenton 

    Roya Gregory- Fenton 

    Hayden Countess - Lakeshore Pirates

    Teigan Dolezan - Lakeshore Pirates

    Grace Bendoski - Lakeshore Pirates

    Baylee Wheaton - Lakeshore Pirates

    Charleigh Ellison - Sabercats

    Macy Goven - Sabercats

    Allison Osborne - Twisters

    Taegin Friske- Twisters

    Ruby Gorman - TC Waves

    Haven Oliver - TC Waves

     Kenzie Jones - Diamond Disciples

    Zoi Clements -  Diamond Disciples   

    Katelynn Rhode- NM Legends

    Trinity Thompson- NM Legends 

    Emelia Niemi - UP Chaos

    Jaylin Bergman - UP Chaos  

    Addison Riter – SGS Magic Caroline Thompson - SGS 


    14U

    Elena Holman - MBS Jets

    Avery Vennix - MBS Jets

    Willow Vaughan - MBS Jets

    Avery Markey - MBS Jets

    Brynlee Mcytire - Bolts Elite

    Miranda Polly - Bolts Elite

    Mady Goodwin - Bolts Elite

    Addison Wenkel - Bolts Elite

     Allysse Deshetsky-Twisters 

     Addison Franklin - Twisters

      Abbi Bridger - Twisters

     Lily Proper - Twisters

    Natalie Tisron - TC Thunder

    Quinn Ohearn - TC Thunder

    Maddy Sedgwick--231 Fusion

    Addison Merchant--231 Fusion 

    Lucy Joyce - NM Legends 

    Lilly Payton - NM Legends 

    Brynn Benyo - Lady Irish

    Aubrey Miller - Lady Irish

    Mia Amo - Legacies

    Paige Brown - Legacies

      Emman Darga - Thundercats

    Sam Silver - Thundercats


    High School

    Kylee Mumby - 231 Fusion

    Lily Ryckman-Hall - 231 Fusion

    Brooklyn Patton - 231 Fusion

    Emily Vandergriff - 231 Fusion

    Addey Schmuckal - TC Waves

    Delanie Dembowake - TC Waves

    Kylee Eising - TC Waves

    Kapri Wilson - TC Waves

     Braedi Baker - FOH 16U

     Jaylin Riley - FOH 16U

    Molly Rowe- Eagles 15u

    Leah Libkuman-Eagles 15u 

    2025 Northern classic - june 13-15th

    Tournament Information

    The Northern Classic is one of our most attended tournaments.  With 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 14U and High School divisions teams from across the Mid-West have come to enjoy beautiful Traverse City to kick off their summer.


    • June 13th-15th, 2025
    • 4-game guarantee
    • 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 14U and High School Divisions
    • 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
    • $585 Entry Fee 


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    2024 Northern Classic

    Five Different Organizations Take Home Northern Classic Hardware!

    "Spread the Wealth" sounds like a pretty gppd theme for the 2024 Northern Classic.  Teams from FIVE different organizations captured tournament titles during a weekend loaded with some very good softball at all levels.


    In the 10U group, Traverse City-based 231 Fusion Fastpitch captured a Northern Classic title with a 10-3 victory over top-

    "Spread the Wealth" sounds like a pretty gppd theme for the 2024 Northern Classic.  Teams from FIVE different organizations captured tournament titles during a weekend loaded with some very good softball at all levels.


    In the 10U group, Traverse City-based 231 Fusion Fastpitch captured a Northern Classic title with a 10-3 victory over top-seeded Regulators.


    In the 11U division, the Tri-Valley Twisters edged Elite Fastpitch, 2-1, in a thrilling final game.


    At the 12U level, the Stevensville-based Lakeshore Pirates shut down Doin' Work (Ohio), 7-0.  And in 14U, Mancelona (MI) based Great Lakes United won their second Traverse City tournament in a row by upending the Lakeshore Pirates, 9-0.


    Finally, in the high school division it was Elite-Holzgen that earned a tournament title with a hard-fought 4-2 victory over Folds of Honor-Kevwitch.


    Overall, it was a fun tournament with very  little rain!  Thank you to all of the parents, players and fans who helped make the tournament weekend a success.

    2024 Northern Classic All-Tournament Team

    Here they are!  The players that dazzled in the field...the players who stung the ball while at bat....the players from whom you would like to get an autograph but they're way too busy to bother wiht that...the Northern Clasic All-Tournaent Team!   (If you don't see your team mentioned here, please have your coaches send in their nominati

    Here they are!  The players that dazzled in the field...the players who stung the ball while at bat....the players from whom you would like to get an autograph but they're way too busy to bother wiht that...the Northern Clasic All-Tournaent Team!   (If you don't see your team mentioned here, please have your coaches send in their nominations and we'll add the players to the team).


    10U Division

    Nevaeh Lawson - Superior Fastpitch

    Ella Dickinson - Superior Fastpitch

    Elsie Moshjier - Fenton Fastpitch

    Adriane Sova - Fenton Fastpitch

    Zoey Kowalyk - Northville Broncos

    Jordyn Kapera - Northville Broncos

    Aubree Carriveau - Saginaw Bay RiverDawgs

    Priya Sammons - Saginaw Bay RiverDawgs

    Blaire DeVault - 231 Fusion

    Ellen Windbacher - 231 Fusion

    Coco Yocham - 231 Fusion

    Kadence Cadarette - 231 Fusion

    Reagan Johnson - Folds of Honor

    Maci White - Folds of Honor

    Kennedy Kevwitch - Folds of Honor

    Cadence Harns - Folds of Honor



    11U Division

    Danika Busdieker - Doin' Work - Eaton

    Riley Brighton - Doin' Work - Eaton

    Adalyn Skowronski - Gaylord Elite

    McKenzie Quick - Gaylord Elite

    Kaelyn Hongisto - Superior Fastpitch

    Ellyn Mohrman - Superior Fastpitch

    Addyson Kublh - Thumb Elite

    Ava Blaine - Thumb Elite

    Haven Koerner - Eagles Fastpitch

    Leighton Welton - Eagles Fastpitch

    Olivia Gutierrez - Turnin' 2

    Eve Pinsky - Turnin' 2

    Ava Loveless - Tri-Valley Twisters

    Taylor Pasternak - Tri-Valley Twisters

    Haley Schank - Tri-Valley Twisters

    Taegin Friske - Tri-Valley Twisters

    Olivia Creutz - Tri-Valley Twisters

    Maddie Olds - TC Waves

    Emily Jetter - TC Waves

    Mira Norkus - Michigan Sabercats

    Macy Goven - Michigan Sabercats

    Emily Long - Michigan Sabercats

    Maylyn Brouwer - Michigan Sabercats






    2024 Northern Classic All-Tournament Team (continued)

    2024 Northern Classic All-Tournament Team (continued)

    12U Division

    Aubree Hill - Soo Legacies

    Natalie Moss - Soo Legacies

    Stephanie Dyke - TC Waves

    Maren Ludka - TC Waves

    Kennedi Andrews - 231 Fusion

    Kylie Bergquist - 231 Fusion

    Abby Hocking - 231 Fusion

    Aliayah Grogan - 231 Fusion

    Madi Ettinger - Lakeshore Pirates

    Leah Fisher - Lakeshore Pirates

    Tannah Lin - Lakeshore Pirates

    Addy Sonnenberg - Lakeshor

    12U Division

    Aubree Hill - Soo Legacies

    Natalie Moss - Soo Legacies

    Stephanie Dyke - TC Waves

    Maren Ludka - TC Waves

    Kennedi Andrews - 231 Fusion

    Kylie Bergquist - 231 Fusion

    Abby Hocking - 231 Fusion

    Aliayah Grogan - 231 Fusion

    Madi Ettinger - Lakeshore Pirates

    Leah Fisher - Lakeshore Pirates

    Tannah Lin - Lakeshore Pirates

    Addy Sonnenberg - Lakeshore Pirates


    14U Division

    Rowan Davis - Midland Lady Explorers

    Kelsey Smith - Midland Lady Explorers

    Emma Adams - Hitz Outlawz

    Abby Phillips - Hitz Outlawz

    Lily Proper - Tri-Valley Twisters

    Madi Goss - Tri-Valley Twisters

    Sammy Taylor - Michigan Blasters

    Abbie Luft - Michigan Blasters

    Addison Peppers - Lakeshore Pirates

    Tenley Gosnell - Lakeshore Pirates

    Adelle Prosser - Lakeshore Pirates

    Avery Sammetinger - Lakeshore Pirates


    16U Division

    Claire Mitchell - Folds of Honor

    Annabel Kevwitch - Folds of Honor

    Braedi Baker - Folds of Honor




    Outlaws Repeat! Barracudas Strike Again! T2 Neal, Lady Explorers Ring Up Titles!

    Outlaws Repeat! Barracudas Strike Again! T2 Neal, Lady Explorers Ring Up Titles!

    Outlaws Repeat! Barracudas Strike Again! T2 Neal, Lady Explorers Ring Up Titles!


    Above:  14U Champions Midland Lady Explorers and Runners Up Saginaw Golds


    The Sunday rain caused some issues, but thanks to the hard work of the Waves tournament staff and the understanding of the many fans and players who participated, the 2023 Northern Classic was able to be played to completion with some interesting results.


    The Ogemaw Outlaws accomplished the rare feat of repeating as tournament champions of the High School division by defeating the Velocity Heat from the Cleveland, Ohio area, 9-3.  The 231 Fusion Fastpitch 12U squad achieved the feat in 2022....and that's the list of teams to do that!  In the semifinals, Ogemaw edged the Orange Whips from Illinois, 8-5.  Overall, there was some terrific play that made the senior group a highly entertaining collection of teams to watch.


    In the 14U division, the Midland Lady Explorers brought home another home plate trophy for their organization headquarters by shutting down the Saginaw Golds, 10-1, in the final.  MLE teams won TWO titles in last week's Spring Splash tournament.  Great job, ladies!


    In the 12U group, Turnin' 2 Neal slipped past the Riverview Raiders, 7-2, to capture a championship.  T2 won two close games in bracket play to advance to the championship.  The Raiders' 1-0 win over the Indy Chaos in the semifinals propelled them to the title game.  Excellent job!


    Finally, Cherelle Burkett's Au Sable Barracudas edged the Lake Effect Athletics, 3-1, to win another Traverse City title in the 10U division.  The skill level of both teams was remarkable--expect to see big things from both squads this summer and beyond.


    A huge THANK YOU goes out to the hard-working tournament staff that worked to rescue the day for the participating teams on Sunday, and to the parents who chipped in to help....very much appreciated.  We hope the players and their families enjoyed the weekend in Traverse City!

    2023 Northern Classic All-Tournament Team

    Outlaws Repeat! Barracudas Strike Again! T2 Neal, Lady Explorers Ring Up Titles!

    Outlaws Repeat! Barracudas Strike Again! T2 Neal, Lady Explorers Ring Up Titles!

    (Pictured above:  10U Champions Au Sable Barracudas and runners up Lake Effect Athletics)


    Neither the heat of day nor the rain of Sunday could keep these players from starring on the field in the 2023 Northern Classic.  Here is the All-Tournament Team! (Coaches:  If your players are not listed here, send us a note and we'll add them to the team).


    10U Division

    Tessa Bush - TC Waves

    Reagan Konsella - TC Waves

    Peyton Cairns - 231 Fusion

    Blaire DeVault - 231 Fusion

    Riley Rachow - Ogemaw Outlaws

    Aya Christ - Ogemaw Outlaws

    Aubrey Messing - Mt. Pleasant Drillers

    Kammy Walch - Mt. Pleasant Drillers

    Libby VanDenBerg - Owosso Fastpitch

    Leah Rodriguez - Owosso Fastpitch

    Peyton Tobias - Au Sable Barracudas

    Paisley Wangler - Au Sable Barracudas

    Kennedy Burkett - Au Sable Barracudas

    Mirah Hornbaker - Au Sable Barracudas


    12U Division

    Danielle Golen - T2 Neal

    Anabelle Wortman - T2 Neal

    Jade Chelenyak - T2 Neal

    Mylee Doan - T2 Neal

    Kierstin Conner - Indy Chaos

    Josie Baldwin - Indy Chaos

    Piper Grant - Fenton Fastpitch

    Katie Weber - Fenton Fastpitch

    Gisselle Selman - Ogemaw Outlaws

    Taylor Winchell - Ogemaw Outlaws

    Morgan Holzschu - TC Waves

    Sofie Wakeham - TC Waves

    Ryleigh Kingma - Michigan Storm

    Chelsea Kruithof - Michigan Storm

    Kelsie Sherrod - Great Lakes Performance 11U

    Kristina Adams - Great Lakes Performance 11U

    Megan Southward - Riverview Raiders

    Maisy Turner - Riverview Raiders

    Miranda Laho - Riverview Raiders

    Hadley Keister - Mid-Michigan Bolts

    Anna Briggs - Mid-Michigan Bolts


    14U Division

    Saige Rahe - Valkyries 14U

    Kadie Meyer - Valkyries 14U

    Addey Schmuckal - TC Waves 13U

    Maddy Doornbos - TC Waves 13U

    Sophia Wolter - GR Flames Frymire

    Penny Frymire - GR Flames Frymire

    Rylee Kissane - GR Flames Frymire

    Katelyn Allen - GR Flames Frymire

    Eliana Keller - Stix 14U

    Peighton Stouder - Stix 14U

    Jaslyn Blanton - Petoskey Blaze Henninger

    Audrey Wardlow - Petoskey Blaze Henninger

    Adriana Allman - Valkyries 13U

    Aubrey Paynter - Valkyries 13U

    Isabel Reinke - MBS Jets

    Laci Harry - MBS Jets

    Trista Goorhouse - Michigan Storm

    Madeline Dykhouse - Michigan Storm

    Vern Tate - Saginaw Golds

    Skylar Ignash - Saginaw Golds

    Natalie Cull - Saginaw Golds

    Alicia Olivarez - Saginaw Golds

    Olivia Wendell - Eagles

    Adi Green - Eagles

    Violet Brown - Mid-Michigan Bolts

    Landyn Merchant - Mid-Michigan Bolts


    High School Division

    Lauren Shaver - Velocity Heat

    Morgan Sparks - Velocity Heat

    Northern Classic Tournament Champions

    Outlaws Repeat! Barracudas Strike Again! T2 Neal, Lady Explorers Ring Up Titles!

    Northern Classic Tournament Champions

    2024

    10U - 231 Fusion

    11U - Tri Valley Twisters

    12U Lakeshore Pirates

    14U Great Lakes United

    High School - Elite - Holzgen


    2023

    10U Division - Au Sable Barracudas

    12U Division - Turnin' 2 - Neal

    14U Division - Midland Lady Explorers

    High School  - Ogemaw Outlaws (pictured above)


    2022

    10U Division - X-Factor

    12U Division - 231 Fusion

    14U Divison - 231 Fusion Tiesworth

    High School Division - Ogemaw Outlaws


    2021

    10U Division - Motor City Madness

    12U Division - 231 Fusion Fastpitch

    14U Division - Mid-Michigan Bolts

    High School Division - Cadillac Express


    2020

    Tournament Modified Because Of COVID


     2019

    10U Division - 231 Fusion Fastpitch

    12U Division - Mt. Pleasant Drillers - Johnston

    14U Division - 231 Fusion - Tiesworth

    16U Division - Elite 16U and Mid-Michigan Bolts (co-champions)


    2018

    10U Division-Mt. Pleasant Drillers

    12U Division-Eagles Fastpitch

    14U Division-Niles Nitro - Johnson

    16U Division-Elite 15U


    2017

     10U Division-Elite 10U

    12U Division-231 Fusion Fastpitch

    14U Division-231 Fusion Fastpitch

    16U Division-Jenison Wildcat Pride


    2016

    10U Division-Hudsonville Havoc

    12U Division-Hudsonville Havoc 

    14U Division-Ogemaw Outlaws

    16U Division-TC Thunder 16U 

     
    2015

    10U Division-Ogemaw Outlaws

    12U Division-Mid-Michigan Lightning Blue

    14U Division-Morgan's Fastpitch

    16U Division-Mid-Michigan Heat  


    2014

     10U Division-Batbusters

    12U Division-Mid-Michigan Heat

    14U Division-Mid-Michigan Heat

    16U Division-Mid-Michigan Heat 


    2013 

    12U Division-Lakeshore Storm Blue

    14U Division-Queens of Diamonds

    16U Division-Northern Storm


     2012

     12U Division-Alpena Thundercats

    14U Division-West Michigan Bandits1

    6U Division-Thunderbirds  


    2011

     12U Division-Petoskey Blaze

    14U Division-Petoskey Blaze

    16U Division-Alpena Thundercats


    2010 

    12U Division-Traverse City Waves  Gold

    14U Division-Mid-Michigan Firestix 

    16U Division-Mid-Michigan Firestix 


    2009 

    12U Division-MBS Jets Yellow

    14U Division-Moran Iron Works Vulcans 

     
    2008

     12U Division-Moran Iron Works Vulcans

    14U Division-Tawas Waves  

    2022 Northern Classic

    2022 NORTHERN CLASSIC RECAP

    2022 NORTHERN CLASSIC ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM

    2022 NORTHERN CLASSIC ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM

     What has eight legs, is red-white-and-blue, and runs real fast?  The answer?  The Midland Lady Explorers after Lily Coyle hits a grand slam!


    Yep.  That happened in the 12U consolation game won by the Lady Explorers, 7-0, against the Northern Michigan Legends.  Earlier in the day, the Legends' Lily Payton belted a walkoff home run to send her team to a one-run victory and a berth in the consolation finals against the Lady Explorers.  Yep, that happened too.


    But there was a LOT of action in this year's edition of the Northern Classic.  The tournament champions?  X-Factor in 10U, 231 Fusion Fastpitch in 12U, 231 Fusion - Tiesworth in 14U, and the Ogemaw Outlaws in the High School division.  Overall, it was a great weekend of softball with lots of twists and turns...


    In the 10U championship game, X-Factor rallied in the bottom of the final inning to overtake Great Lakes Performance, 5-4, and capture their first Northern Classic title.  It was a GREAT game, especially for one played at the 10U level.  Both teams are pictured above....congrats, ladies!


    In the 12U division, Gabe Williams' 2321 Fusion team upended perennial contender Saginaw Golds, 5-2, in the title game.  In the first game of bracket play, the Fusion avenged an earlier loss to the Flames, winning 11-0.  They kept rolling from there...


    In the 14U group, the 231 Fusion - Tiesworth squad powered to the title, giving up only one run in pool play.  In bracket play, it was the Fusion over all of Saginaw--the Golds 14U (10-4), Golds 13/14U (3-2), and the Lady RiverDawgs (5-0) to earn the title.


    In the high school group, Ryan Nicholson's Ogemaw Outlaws team edged the Grand Rapids Blaze, 4-2, to earn the tournament title.  That victory avenged an earlier loss to the Blaze in pool play.  Great action!


    In addition to the Lady Explorers consolation bracket win in 12U, the hometown Traverse City Waves got on a roll and finished off business with a 3-1 vistory over Krash Puck in a well played consolation bracket final.


    We hope the weekend in Traverse City was enjoyable!  Thank you, players, parents and fans, for participating!

    2022 NORTHERN CLASSIC ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM

    2022 NORTHERN CLASSIC ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM

    2022 NORTHERN CLASSIC ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM

      Did you see all of the great play on the Northern Classic softball fields?  Here is who was named to the All-Tournament Team (Coaches:  If you don't see your players here, send an email with your nominations to JSBrunner777@yahoo.com)  Above, the 231 Fusion and Saginaw Golds pose after the 12U championship game.


    10U Division

    Audrey Otto - Cadillac Vikings

    Evelyn Read - Cadillac Vikings

    Peyton Cairns - TC Waves 9U

    Aliayah Grogan - TC Waves 9U

    Aliviah Maxwell - MBS Jets

    Norah Jennings - MBS Jets

    Kelsee Sherrod - Great Lakes Performance

    Brynn Bozell - Great Lakes Performance


    12U Division

    Addison Mach - Eagles Fastpitch

    Alex Whitson - Eagles Fastpitch

    Madelyn Carter - Krash Carter

    Clara Liedke - Krash Carter

    Zoie Malliwill - Midland Lady Explorers

    Kylie Qualls - Midland Lady Explorers

    Drew Galey - Flames

    Rylie Monaghan - Flames

    Hannah Johnston - Lady Bandits

    Lexi Farrow - Lady Bandits

    Lily Payton - Northern Michigan Legends

    Lydia Kosanke - Northern Michigan Legends

    Tula Taszreak - Krash Latusek

    Molli Miilu - Krash Latusek

    Eden Dharte - Finesse 11U

    Gabbie Parrish - Finesse 11U

    Madalyn Tenbusch - Saginaw Golds

    Skylar Ignash - Saginaw Golds

    Emma DeShone - Saginaw Golds

    Charli Alcorn - Saginaw Golds

    Hailey Niedzwiecki - Mid-Michigan Heat 11U

    Katelyn Pifer - MId-MIchigan Heat 11U


    14U Division

    Maddilynn Harrington - Concord Impact

    Natali Finkhousen - Concord Impact

    Natalie Grobaski - Lady Lakers

    Kyla Jerman - Lady Lakers

    Chloe Kusowski - Mid-Michgian Bolts

    Macy Prime - Mid-Michigan Bolts

    Jordan Malec - Petoskey Blaze

    Rachel Slater - Petoskey Blaze

    Audrey Williams - 231 Fusion Tiesworth

    Izzy Edmonds - 231 Fusion Tiesworth

    Autum McSawby - 231 Fusion Tiesworth

    Haleigh Yocom - 231 Fusion Tiesworth

    Shayler McIntyre - Saginaw Bay Lady RiverDawgs

    Emma Myers - Saginaw Bay Lady RiverDawgs

    Keeley Peace - Saginaw Bay Lady RiverDawgs

    Samantha Thackery - Saginaw Bay Lady RiverDawgs

    Madilyn Hagan - Krash Puck

    Madaelen Putnam - Krash Puck

    Nora Bethuy - 231 Fusion Steimel

    Macy Pohlad - 231 Fusion Steimel

    Jesse Teesdale - Grand Rapids Blaze 13U

    Kat Tudor - Grand Rapids Blaze 13U

    Kayla Noble - Traverse City Waves

    Ashlynn Cummings - Traverse City Waves

    Taryn Beamish - Traverse City Waves

    Claudia Harris - Traverse City Waves

    Abi Yuhaus - TC Thunder 13U

    Jillian Moazeni - TC Thunder 13U

    Alyssa Jansen - Finesse East Kolinski

    Ryleigh Davis - Finesse East Kolinski


    High School Division

    Caralyn Johnson - Grand Rapids Blaze

    Brenna McDonald - Grand Rapids Blaze

    Taylor Harrison - Grand Rapids Blaze

    Emily Deweerd - Grand Rapids Blaze

    Mallory Smith - TC Thunder

    Jordan LaFleur - TC Thunder

    2021 Northern Classic Results

    If this Northern Classic weekend of games is any indication, fans of the 2021 Traverse City Summer Softball Series teams are in for an exciting rest-of-the-summer!


    There were some sensational contests in this year's Northern Classic.  The 12U division was one of the most competitive and evenly matched ever, with quality teams spread throughout the age group.  The 14U division was equally as competitive--in fact, five of the eight games in the championship bracket were decided by one run!  And wait until you hear what happened in the high school division.......!


    But first, the winners...Nick McCalla's Motor City Madness team ran a gauntlet of 10U teams en route to earning that organization's first Northern Classic title.  The Madness ladies got on a roll in the playoffs, capping their undefeated run with an 11-1 victory over Krash - Latuszek on Sunday.


    In the 12U group, the 231 Fusion Fastpitch squad added ANOTHER Traverse City home plate trophy to their headquarters by defeating Krash - Puck, 5-3, in the final.  The Fusion organization, founded by Steve Steimel, has won five Northern Classic titles.  Dave Puck's Krash team had an impressive run of its own, dropping only the final game.  RiverDawgs, Aftershock, Storm, Pride, Blasters, Waves, and others....the entire division was loaded with good teams.  Congratulations, all....


    The 14U division was ultra-competitive this weekend.  In the end, the Mid-Michigan Bolts came out on top, defeating Sean Lile's hometown Waves-Tsunami, 7-4, in the championship game.  Tacey Gauthier's battle-hardened squad came from behind in the title game to win--great job, girls.


    Now, to the high school division....what a championship game!  The Cadillac Express and the LoCo Aftershock were on a collision course all tournament long, and the finale did not disappoint.  The Aftershock was one of two teams from Ohio in the high school division (SC Stingers).  The Cadillac Express was making a tune-up visit to Traverse City to open their summer season.  The championship game featured high school all-staters on both sides, and for much of the game it appeared that the first to score a run would be the winner.  With the game tied 0-0 in the bottom of the fifth inning of the six-inning game, Cadillac pushed across a run to take the lead.  The Aftershock battled back in the top of the sixth to score the game-tying run.  Only some clutch pitching by Ashlyn Lundquist and some tight defense at critical times kept the game tied.  Then, in the bottom of the sixth, the Express loaded the bases with one out.  A laser throw from the Aftershock catcher to third base picked off the Cadillac runner, and suddenly with two out it looked like the game might go into extra innings.  But Marion sophomore Georgia Meyer launched a 1-1 pitch deep over the right-center field fence for a two-out, three-run walk-off homer that ignited a wild Express celebration at home plate.  It brought a sudden end to a terrific championship game between two squads that should do great things this summer.  Whew!  Fun!


    We hope all of the participating teams and their fans enjoyed the weekend in Traverse City!

    2021 All-Tournament Team

    There were a LOT of great performances by players at all levels in the 2021 Northern Classic tournament.  Here's a list of the best-of-the-best....the All-Tournament Team.  If your team is not represented here, please have your coach email your team's selections to JSBrunner777@yahoo.com.


    10U Division

    Hannah Johnston - Lady Bandits

    Kylie Stahl - Lady Bandits

    Kerriga Ryan - Michigan Blasters

    Harper Clark - Michigan Blasters

    Jill Brandli - Michigan Rebels

    Gia Newburry - Michigan Rebels

    Peyton Anson - Motor City Madness

    Mady Kuzara - Motor City Madness

    Alysa McCalla - Motor City Madness

    Kaylin Evans - Motor City Madness

    Amber Gregory - Krash Latuszek

    Sophia Leik - Krash Latuszek

    Juliette Latuszek - Krash Latuszek

    Bryn Batterson - Krash Latuszek

    Bella Goetsch - Lake Effect Athletics

    Blakely Debernardi - Lake Effect Athletics

    Alexis Huizenga - Goodrich Angels

    Alivia Baker - Goodrich Angels

    Aleiya DiLorenzo - Goodrich Angels

    Isabelle Camargo - Goodrich Angels


    12U Division

    Hailey Hart - 231 Fusion

    Mara Williams - 231 Fusion

    Aubrey Weiland - 231 Fusion

    Cooper Lundquist - 231 Fusion

    Maeli Akin - Michigan Blasters

    Kenslee Martyn - Michigan Blasters

    Haedee Clark - Michigan Blasters

    Megan Beetley - Michigan Blasters

    Shayler McIntyre - Saginaw Bay RiverDawgs Peace

    Keeley Peace - Saginaw Bay RiverDawgs Peace

    Zoe Ziehmer - Saginaw Bay RiverDawgs Peace

    Avah Martin - Midwest Pride

    Laila Sparks - Midwest Pride

    Claire Hurley - TC Thunder

    Madison Chilson - TC Thunder

    Kylie Harner - LoCo Aftershock

    Molly Seifring - LoCo Aftershock

    Rhielynn Skrocki - Northern Michigan Legends

    Sidney Bush - Northern Michigan Legends

    Halle Kadlec - Traverse City Waves

    Sarah Gaylord - Traverse City Waves

    Rylee Miller - Krash  Puck

    Ruby Puck - Krash Puck

    Marlie Rehm - Krash Puck

    Austynn Arellano - Krash Puck


    14U Division

    Adrianna Sacket - TC Waves

    Peja Liles - TC Waves

    Isabel Cumper - Saginaw Golds

    Paisley Vallad - Saginaw Golds

    Ava Wells - Fanatics

    Lindsay Esterline - Mid-Michigan Bolts

    Geena Gauthier - Mid-Michigan Bolts

    Kianna Vork - Lakeshore Storm

    Cora Mielke - Lakeshore Storm

    Izzy Zamora - Lakeshore Storm

    Cami Hibma - Lakeshore Storm

    Emmalee Shankel - Michigan Blasters

    Kennedi Ryan - Michigan Blasters

    Morgan Erickson - Lady Lakers Behmlander

    Jacky Dunlop - Lady Lakers Behmlander

    Brynn Taliercio - Inter-Lakes Pride Heer

    Megan Holly - Inter-Lakes Pride Heer


    16U Division

    Hannah Ayars - SC Stingers

    Karissa Smith - SC Stingers

    2019 Northern Classic

    2019 Northern Classic Recap

    It was the worst of times....it was the best of times. 


    This year's Northern Classic was an exercise in yelling at Mother Nature for the torrential downpour on Friday and again on early Saturday morning, then working to get the fields ready for the rest of the tournament.  Once the games started, the action was fast and furious and resulted in champions being crowned in four divisions.


    In the 10U group, 231 Fusion Fastpitch made it two Traverse City tournaments titles in a row.  Last week's Spring Splash winner, the Fusion team silenced the TC Thunder, 10-0, in the Northern Classic final.


    In the 12U group, Jake Johnston's Mt. Pleasant Drillers team beat the TC Thunder, 16-1, to win the Northern Classic title.  The Drillers advanced to the finals with a win over the TC Waves, while Jason Hamilton's Thunder squad downed the West Michigan Outlaws Blue to join the medal round.


    In 14U, the 231 Fusion - Tiesworth (Juli Tiesworth) squad edged Ben Lundquist's Cadillac Express, 3-2, in the championship game.


    Finally, in the 16U group co-champions Elite 16U and Mid-Michigan Bolts earned crowns based on their 3-0 record and low number of runs allowed in 3 games of pool play.  The West Michigan Outlaws earned third place honors with a 3-0 record but more runs allowed, while Warrior Nation was top among a group of 2-and-1 teams and captured fourth place.


    THANK YOU to all of the teams that hung in there and waited for the fields to clear and become playable.  Also, a special thank you to Phil Meeker for helping so much at SEAS, and all of the parents who chipped in to get the field at TC West ready on Saturday.


    (Above, the 231 Fusion - Tiesworth team joins the Cadillac Express after the championship game to pose for the cameras.  Congratulations, Ladies!


    Northern Classic All-Tournament Team

     

    Here are the All-Tournament Team selections for the 2019 Northern Classic.  Congratulation, Ladies!!!  Above, the Mid-Michigan Bolts and Elite 16U teams--co-champions in the 16U division--get together following play on Sunday.


    Coaches:  If your team is not shown and you'd like to nominate your players, please email JSBrunner777@yahoo.com with your selections.


    10U Division

    Jillian Moazeni - 231 Fusion

    Delaney Witkop - 231 Fusion

    Claire McDaniel - 231 Fusion

    Piper Cavanaugh - 231 Fusion

    Mallorie Louch - Mid-Michigan Heat

    Grace Flansberg - Mid-Michigan Heat

    Brooklyn Fischer - TC Thunder

    Claire Hurley - TC Thunder

    Grace Merchant - TC Thunder

    Reese Jones - TC Thunder

    Anika Peterson - TC Waves

    Taryn Beamish - TC Waves


    12U Division

    Autumn McSawby - Northwest Wild

    Kayla Milarch - Northwest Wild

    Lauren Tkach - TC Waves

    Hannah Fellows - TC Waves

    Zoey Jetter - TC Waves

    Camryn Craig - TC Waves

    Grace Lewis - TC Thunder

    Lucy Uy - TC Thunder

    Ella Schram - TC Thunder

    Jordan LaFleur - TC Thunder

    Addison Spicer - Michigan Blasters

    Emmalee Shankel - Michigan Blasters

    Hunter St. Peter - 231 Fusion

    Adriana Sackett - 231 Fusion

    Rylie Groggo - Michigan Rage

    Melody Filipiak - Michigan Rage


    14U Division

    Karly Roelofs - TC Thunder 14U

    Emma Blach - TC Thunder 14U

    Jordyn Grant - Motor City Hit Dogs

    Hope Sneizek - Motor City Hit Dogs

    Caitlin Butzin - TC Thunder 13U

    Kelsey Quiggin - TC Thunder 13U

    Brooklyn Hoffert - Cadillac Express

    Ashlyn Lundquist - Cadillac Express

    Georgia Meyer - Cadillac Express

    Jacelyn Moggo - Cadillac Express

    Kaci Sowers - 231 Fusion

    Sophie Wisniski - 231 Fusion

    Jaycee Mitchell - 231 Fusion

    Brooke Meeker - 231 Fusion

    Maggie Napont - TC Waves 13U

    Brooke Smith - TC Waves 13U


    16U Division

    Reagan Middleton - Northwest Wild

    Jazmyn Correl - Northwest Wild

    Madison Wilkinson - Moran Iron Works Vulcans

    Shelby Yoder - Moran Iron Works Vulcans

    Anna Terwilliger - MBS Jets Gold 15U

    Kindra Winters - MBS Jets Gold 15U

    Ashley Chmielewski -  Roscommon Royals

    Allison Brown - Roscommon Royals

    Karlee Erickson - Roscommon Royals



    Northern Classic Champions

    Above, the 2016 16U Division champions, TC Thunder


    Check out the teams that have hoisted the Northern Classic Championship Trophy.

    2021

    10U Division - Motor City Madness

    12U Division - 231 Fusion Fastpitch

    14U Division - Mid-Michigan Bolts

    High School Division - Cadillac Express


    2020

    Tournament Modified Because Of COVID


    2019

    10U Division - 231 Fusion Fastpitch

    12U Division - Mt. Pleasant Drillers - Johnston

    14U Division - 231 Fusion - Tiesworth

    16U Division - Elite 16U and Mid-Michigan Bolts (co-champions)


    2018

    10U Division-Mt. Pleasant Drillers

    12U Division-Eagles Fastpitch

    14U Division-Niles Nitro - Johnson

    16U Division-Elite 15U


    2017 

    10U Division-Elite 10U

    12U Division-231 Fusion Fastpitch

    14U Division-231 Fusion Fastpitch

    16U Division-Jenison Wildcat Pride


    2016

    10U Division-Hudsonville Havoc

    12U Division-Hudsonville Havoc 

    14U Division-Ogemaw Outlaws

    16U Division-TC Thunder 16U  


    2015
    10U Division-Ogemaw Outlaws

    12U Division-Mid-Michigan Lightning Blue

    14U Division-Morgan's Fastpitch

    16U Division-Mid-Michigan Heat 

     

    2014
    10U Division-Batbusters

    12U Division-Mid-Michigan Heat

    14U Division-Mid-Michigan Heat

    16U Division-Mid-Michigan Heat 


    2013

     12U Division-Lakeshore Storm Blue

    14U Division-Queens of Diamonds

    16U Division-Northern Storm


    2012

     12U Division-Alpena Thundercats

    14U Division-West Michigan Bandits

    16U Division-Thunderbirds  


    2011 

    12U Division-Petoskey Blaze

    14U Division-Petoskey Blaze

    16U Division-Alpena Thundercats


     2010

     12U Division-Traverse City Waves  Gold

    14U Division-Mid-Michigan Firestix

     16U Division-Mid-Michigan Firestix 


    2009

     12U Division-MBS Jets Yellow

    14U Division-Moran Iron Works Vulcans  


    2008

     12U Division-Moran Iron Works Vulcans

    14U Division-Tawas Waves 

    Northern Classic Tournament Recaps

    2018 NC Recap (docx)Download
    2017 Northern Classic Results (docx)Download
    2016 Northern Classic Results (docx)Download
    2015 Northern Classic Results (docx)Download
    Northern Classic (docx)Download
    2018 NC All-Tournament Team (docx)Download

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    Going undefeated was the name of the game for our 9U- 10U-12U and 14U Champions

    Going undefeated was the name of the game for our 9U- 10U-12U and 14U Champions

    14U B45

    There was some excellent play and tournament victories for four teams this weekend at the Spring Splash in Traverse City.


    The Michigan Mambas set the tone for their summer season going undefeated in the 9U Division.  Winning the Championship game 13-3.


    The 231 Fusion 10U team was crowned Champion of the Spring Splash tournament after going 5-0 in pool play and bracket play, winning the Championship 6-1.


    In the 12U Champions Bracket, Turnin2 Whitford went undefeated in pool play and stayed hot as they finished the tournament 5-0 to take home the 12U Championship with a 7-3 victory.


    In the 12U Consolation Bracket Elite Holzgen captured the crown with a 6-1 win.


    The 14U Division stayed the course as the B45 Michigan 2k11 - 13U team took home the Championship going undefeated and allowing only 7 runs in 6 games on the weekend winning 13-3.                   (14U photo pictured above)


    Thank you, everyone, for attending the tournament to cheer on your favorite player and best of luck throughout the rest of your tournament season!



    2025 Spring Splash All-Tournament Team

    Going undefeated was the name of the game for our 9U- 10U-12U and 14U Champions

    Here they are!...the players who shined brightly on the Spring Splash tournament fields.  If your team is not represented, have your coach submit your nominations to, tcwavestournaments@gmail.com to  recognize the girls.  Here is the All-Tournament Team:


    Pictured above are the 12U Lake Effect Nominees Lucy Gavin and Phoenix Haralson!

      

    9U

    Lexi Schonter – Michigan Mambas

    Aubrey Howard – Michigan Mambas

    Lillian Swartout – Michigan Mambas

    Alanis Treadway – Michigan Mambas  

    Harper Campbell - 231 Fusion

    Lola Curtis - 231 Fusion

    Gianna Rodriguez - 231 Fusion

    Brooke Shramski - 231 Fusion

    Tatum Haralson – Lake Effect

    Harper Pratt – Lake Effect

    10U

    Brooklynn Kelleher – Michigan Rage 

    Cecilia Ray – Michigan Rage

    Jizzelle Rodriguez – Michigan Rage

    Audrey Lockhart – Michigan Rage

    Sophia Sisk – 231 Fusion

    Emma Kircher – 231 Fusion

    Emma Skomp – 231 Fusion

    Hayden DeZeeuw – 231 Fusion

    Delaney Neveau – TC Waves

    Lily Beaver – TC Waves

    Caydi Alexander - Cards Fastpitch

    Ruby Seehoffer - Cards Fastpitch





    2025 Spring Splash All-Tournament Team - Continued

    2025 Spring Splash All-Tournament Team - Continued


    12U

    Lucy Gavin – Lake Effect

    Phoenix Haralson – Lake Effect

    Emily Jetter – TC Waves

    Maddie Olds – TC Waves

    Monroe Mull - Turnin'2

    Eve Pinsky - Turnin'2 

    Briana Whitford - Turnin'2

    Kaylynn Knotts - Turnin'2 

    Elise Zimmerman - Elite

    Reese Tanis - Elite

    Averi Hillock - Soo Legacies

    Jade Aikens - Soo Legacies  

    Emmie Leep - GR Diamonds

    Maycie Coon - GR DIamonds

    Jordyn VanBlargan  - Mid Michigan Heat

    Kyli Hellebuyck - Mid Michigan Heat

    Andee Beltinck - Mid Michigan Heat

    Brooke Pacella - Mid Michigan Heat

    Madalynn Thompson - Dirt Divas

    Avery Courtney - Dirt Divas


    14U

    Keeley Binette – Explosive 

    Leilah Slamon – Explosive 

    Ellery Kemner – TC Waves

    Maren Ludka – TC Waves

    Taylor Harter – Rally Stix – NoMi

    Adison Baldinger – Rally Stix – NoMi

    Brooklyn Wisman - Bronson 13U

    Harper Ratkowski - Bronson 13U

    Addy Webb - B45 2k11

    Camryn Trott - B45 2k11

    Kloey Osborn - B45 2k11

    Tessa Jewell - B45 2k11

    Cameryn Lambert - TC Thunder

    Ella Holzschu - TC Thunder



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