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2025 Softball Spectacular 20th Anniversary!

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The Softball Spectacular is celebrating its 20th Anniversary! This year marks the 20th year Traverse City has been home to travel softball. Come and celebrate the 20th anniversary of great softball in one of the best regions of our great state!  Register now to reserve a spot for your team!


  • July 11th - 13th, 2025
  • 4-game guarantee
  • 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, and 18U
  • 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 Softball Spectacular

Close Games, Warm Weather, Hot Play Mark 19th Annual Softball Spectacular

There were a LOT of one-run games.  There was a LOT of heat--but not rain!!--in the Traverse City area.  And there was some solid play by many teams, highlighted by the exploits of tournament champions in five divisions.


In the 10U group, Trenton-based Midwest Marvels edged Krash 10U, 4-3, to capture the Marvel's first Traverse City tournament title.


In the 12U division, the Michiana Repetition got past a talented Cards Fastpitch 11U squad, 8-3, in the championship contest.


In the 14U group, Bill Gaylord's hometown Traverse City Waves got on a roll on Sunday, culminated by a an extra-inning 8-7 win over the Michigan Impact.  It was the first Softball Spectacular tournament title for a Waves team since 2021.


In 16U, the Portage Hornets upended Turnin' 2 - Ganz, 6-2, in the titla game.  And in the 18U group, the GLB Outlaws shutout  the Warriors Fastpitch, 6-0, to earn tournament title honors.


We hope the players and their families enjoyed the softball weekend in Traverse City!

The 2024 Softball Spectacular All-Tournament Team!

You've satyed awake at night wondering who was selected to the 2024 Softball Spectacular All-Tournament Team, right?  Well, quit gobbling that Melatonin, because now you can see who made it and finally get a good night's rest!  (If your team is not represented here, please have your coach email her/his nominations to JSBrunner777@yahoo.com.


10U Division

Kinley Franklin - 231 Fusion

Blaire DeVault - 231 Fusion

Lily McClain - Clubhouse 10U

Ellie Cortright - Clubhouse 10U

Hazel Dunning- Clubhouse 10U

Sophia Hall - Clubhouse 10U

Lylah Gruetter - Athlete HQ

Khloe Fields - Athlete HQ

Leah Blossom - Athlete HQ

Evelyn Daniel - Athlete HQ

Ashlyn Waier - Freeland Firehawks

Ava Peter - Freeland Firehawks

Nola Marcus - Clio Mustangs

Hannah Wickings - Clio Mustangs

Kailyn Sowards - Krash 10U

Maddison Brummette - Krash 10U

Leah Rutka - Krash 10U

Saige Portillo - Krash 10U





12U Division

Reiley Walker - Michigan Rage

Emma Sparks - Michigan Rage

Dottie Biehl - Mid-Michigan Heat

Emerson Edwards - Mid-Michgian Heat

Olivia Jamison - Michiana Repetition

Maddy Thompson - Michiana Repetition

Leah Knapick - Michiana Repetition

Breelyn Wahl - Michiana Repetition

Raegan Carter - N.Michigan Legends

Piper Cayce - N.Michigan Legends

Bella Jewett - N.Michigan Legends

Kasey Ketola - Finesse 12U

Charlotte Bates - Finesse 12U

Kendall Palmer - Freeland Firehawks

Savannah Carpenter - Freeland Firehawks

Addilyn Larkin - Freeland Firehawks

Sophhia Renderos - Krash 11U

Addy Spade - Krash 11U



Softball Spectacular All-Tournament Team (continued)

Softball Spectacular All-Tournament Team (continued)

12U Division (cont.)

Amelia Anselmo - Cards Fastpitch 11U

Anna Leist - Cards Fastpitch 11U

Calleigh Reynolds - Cards Fastpitch 11U

Lylah Blanchard - Cards Fastpitch 11U

Ella Holzschu - N.Michgian Legends

Maddy Guerriero - N. Michigan Legends

Karly Headapohl - TC Waves 12U

Kenzie Tobian - TC Waves 12U

Brynn Forester - TC Waves 11U

Grace Bearup - TC Waves 11U

Lauren Byrnes - Rockford Krush

Danika Nielsen - Rockford Krush

Ellisyn Wisner - Port Huron Lady Warriors

Raelynn Pierce - Port Huron Lady Warriors


14U Division

Anna Briggs - Mid-Michigan Bolts

Landyn Merchant - Mid-Michigan Bolts

Violet Brown - Mid-Michigan Bolts Blue

Drue Busch - Mid-Michigan Bolts Blue

Sarah Gaylord - TC Waves 14U

Lilly Wagner - TC Waves 14U

Kapri Wilson - TC Waves 14U

Addey Schmuckal - TC Waves 14U

Cayden Bruce - Athlete HQ

Abby Kissel - Athlete HQ

Megan Beetley - Rockford Krush

Raegan Ward - Rockford Krush


16U Division

Makayla Raymond - Turnin' 2 - Ganz

Makayla Ganz - Turnin' 2 - Ganz

Jamie Smokovitz - Turnin' 2 - Ganz

Kaidee Gonser - Portage Hornets

Ally Butler - Portage Hornets

Shannon Cripps - Portage Hornets

Chloe Najar - Portage Hornets


18U Division

Angie Leonard - Oakland Cobras

Sarah McLeod - Oakland Cobras

Kayla Widner - Warriors Fastpitch

Megan Widner - Warriors Fastpitch

Lex Hemker - Warriors Fastpitch

Gabby Demoff - Warriors Fastpitch


2023 Softball Spectacular

Five Champions Crowned In 2023 Softball Spectacular!!

Five Champions Crowned In 2023 Softball Spectacular!!

Five Champions Crowned In 2023 Softball Spectacular!!

The 2023 Traverse city Summer Softball Series drew to a close with the Softball Spectacular tournament in which five teams earned titles.


With the closing weekend of the National Cherry Festival providing the backdrop, teams in divisions ranging from 10U to 18U battled it out on the fields of Traverse City.  On Sunday night, five teams--The Au Sable Barracudas (10U), Northern Michigan Legends (12U, Intruders Fastpitch (!4U), Great Lakes Renegades (16U) and Northern Michigan Elite (18U) were left standing.


For the Barracudas, it was their second tournament title in Traverse Ctiy this year.  In June, Cherelle Burkett's squad took home the Northern Classic title, and about a month later they clutched the Softball Spectacular home plate trophy by shutting out the Stealers, 4-0.  The Barracudas allowed only two runs in three bracket play games--well done, ladies!


In the 12U group, Nate Skop's Northern Michigan Legends squeezed past Liz Nahavandi's B45 Academy team, 2-1, to earn the tournament title.  Both teams played extremely well throughout the weekend.


In the 14U division, Intruders Fastpitch was the cream of a very good crop of teams.  Mike Fesl's Pinckney-based squad  survived a first-round playoff scare against the TC Thunder, winning 5-4.  From there, they picked up steam and ultimately toppled Crown Softball, 6-2, in the final.


In 16U, Mike Radka's Great Lakes Renegades lost it's first game of the tournament on Friday night.  After that, they ran the table with five straight victories including a 7-2 win over the TC Thunder in the championship contest.


In the 18U division, Phil Meeker's Northern Michigan Elite edged another local team, the TC Thunder, 10-6 to earn the tournament title.  The 18U group was competitive and fun to watch--well done, ladies!


We hope that all of our participating teams enjoyed the final tournament of the 2023 summer series!  Best wishes for the rest of the season!

Softball Spectacular All-Tournament Team

Five Champions Crowned In 2023 Softball Spectacular!!

Five Champions Crowned In 2023 Softball Spectacular!!

While the Cherry Festival was hoppin' downtown, these players were making it happen on the softball fields of Traverse City!  Here are the All-Touranement Team selections for 2023:

(If your players are not listed here, please have your coach send her/his nominations to JSBrunner777@yahoo.com)


10U Division

Sawyer Pushman - Fenton Fastpitch

MacKenzie Tanner - Fenton Fastpitch

Blaire Devault - 231 Fusion

Anna Hornacek - 231 Fusion

Charlotte Davison - Krash 10U

Aspen Miller - Krash 10U


12U Division

Lydia Kosanke - NM Legends

Emma Murray - NM Legends

Bristol Skop - NM Legends

Lily Payton - NM Legends

Calla Casler - Rockford Krush

Ayla Whetstone - Rockford Krush

Gia Newburry - B45 Academy

Maddie Roller - B45 Academy

Emmy Quake - B45 Academy

Aria Nahavandi - B45 Academy


14U Division

Olivia McIntosh - Michiana Reps

Claire Hess - Michiana Reps

Brooke Mitchell - Northville Broncos

Kennedy Adams - Northville Broncos

Olivia Smith - Northville Broncos

Sylvie Bonsall - Northville Broncos

Izzy Popilek - Owosso Fastpitch

Sydney Rhoton - Owosso Fastpitch

Jillian Moazeni - Great Lakes Thunder

Rhielynn Skrocki - Great Lakes Thunder

Alexa Hawrot - Michigan Rage

Peyton Poniatowski - Michigan Rage

Layla Bolzman - USA Pride

Erin Jubar - USA Pride

Jessica Meyette - Saginaw Bay Riverdawgs

Shayler McIntyre - Saginaw Bay Riverdawgs

Madeline Torrence - Crown Softball

Ashanti Hulburt - Crown Softball

Shannon Christner - Crown Softball

Katy Howard - Crown Softball


16U Division

Abby Steranski - Ohio Stealth

Myka Marriott - Ohio Stealth

Morgan Sellers - Great Lakes Renegades

Lucy Bivens - Great Lakes Renegades

Mollie Robinson - Great Lakes Renegades

Addi Moore - Great Lakes Renegades

Dani Stone - Ann Arbor Aces

Emmy Wernimont - Ann Arbor Aces


18U Division

Mary Fletcher - Sting Home Field Elite

Lauryn Pate - Sting Home Field Elite

Ava Tank - Garden City Gators

Erika Van Loton - Garden City Gators

Grace Matheson - Livonia Storm

Olivia Bunkoske - Livonia Storm

Caitlin Butzin - TC Thunder

Sierra Billiau - TC Thunder

Lydia Heymes - TC Thunder

Katelyn Gaylord - TC Thunder

Hunter St. Peter - TC Thunder


Softball Spectacular Tournament Champions

Five Champions Crowned In 2023 Softball Spectacular!!

Softball Spectacular Tournament Champions

The Granddaddy of them all.  Check out the list of Softball Spectacular champions!


2024

10U - Midwest Marvels

12U - Michiana Repetition

14U - Traverse City Waves

16U - Portage Hornets

18U - GLB Outlaws


2023

10U - Au Sable Barracudas

12U - Northern Michigan Legends

14U - Intruders

16U - Great Lakes Renegades

18U - Northern Michigan Elite


2022

10U - Inter Lakes Pride

12U - Michigan Batbusters

14U - Elite '08 Sarnicola

High School - Caledonia Chaos


2021

10U - 231 Fusion

12U - Grand Rapids Diamonds Ritsema

14U - HangTuf Garcia

High School - Traverse City Waves


2020

10U - Midland Lady Explorers

12U - 231 Fusion Fastpitch Steimel

14U - Traverse City Waves Shepherd

16U - Lake Effect Athletics


2019

10U - 231 Fusion Fastpitch

12U - Romeo Renegades

14U - 231 Fusion Fastpitch

16U - Mid-Michigan Heat


 2018
10U - South Lyon Stealth

12U - Traverse City Waves 12U

14U - Dublin Revolution

16U - Petoskey Blaze 


 2017 

10U - TC Thunder 

12U - Michigan Expos

14U - South Farmington Wildcards

16U - Michigan Rage - Orange  


2016
10U - Inter-Lakes Pride
12U - Michigan Outlaws
14U - Moran Iron Works Vulcans
16U - Moran Iron Works Vulcans
 

2015 

10U - Batbusters 10U
12U - Saginaw Bay RiverDawgs
14U - Moran Iron Works Vulcans Black
16U - Petoskey Blaze
 

2014

 10U - Eagles Fastpitch

12U - Motor City Madness Red

14U - Moran Iron Works Vulcans Red

16U - Grand Rapids Diamonds 

 

2013

 12U - South Lyon Stealth

14U - Imlay City Sparks

16U - Moran Iron Works Vulcans  


2012

 12U - Jags Fastpitch

14U - South Lyon Stealth

16U - Moran Iron Works Vulcans 

 

2011

 12U - Michigan Warriors

14U - Macomb Explosion

16U - Petoskey Blaze  


2010

 12U - Fenton Fastpitch

14U - Grand Rapids Diamonds Black  


2009

12U - MBS Jets Black

14U - Macomb Shock 


2008

 12U - Dearborn Heights Wild 12

14U - Traverse City Waves 14 

 

2007

 12U - Shoreline Devils 12

14U - Tri-City Attack  


2006 

12U  - Traverse City Waves

14U - USA Fastball  

MVP's - Most Valuable Pups Seen At the Softball Spectacular

Chewy

Snickers

Snickers

Breed:  Pug

Favorite Team:  Northern Michigan Legends

Snickers

Snickers

Snickers

Breed:  Jack Russell Terrier

Favorite Team: TC Thunder

Sylvia

Snickers

Sylvia

Breed:  Miniature Dachshund

Favorite Team:  TC Thunder

2022 Softball Spectacular

Inter Lakes Pride, Michigan Batbusters, Elite '08 & Caledonia Chaos Win Softball Spectacular Titles!

Inter Lakes Pride, Michigan Batbusters, Elite '08 & Caledonia Chaos Win Softball Spectacular Titles!

Inter Lakes Pride, Michigan Batbusters, Elite '08 & Caledonia Chaos Win Softball Spectacular Titles!

Four teams from four different organizations captured Softball Spectacular tournament titles as the Traverse City Summer Softball Series came to an end over the weekend.


There was perfect weather all weekend long as teams in the 10U, 12U, 14U and High School divisions waged friendly battle on the softball fields of Traverse City.


In the 10U group, Ken Elkins' Inter-Lakes Pride ambushed the Au Sable Barracudas with 12 runs in the third inning en route to a 12-0 victory.  The Barracudas--a late entry and a team new to the Traverse City tournaments--had a great tournament weekend, but the Pride bats were too strong to overcome in the final.


In the 12U division, the Frank Yoskovich-led Michigan Batbusters rolled over Motor City Madness 11U, 12-0, to earn the home plate trophy.  Nick McCalla's Madness 11U also had a great tournament run, but the Batbusters were definitely the cream of the 12U crop.  


In 14U, Joe Sarnicola's Elite '08 squad doubled up the Great Lakes Renegades, 6-3, in the championship game.  Coach Sarnicola, whose teams seem to make a deep tournament run every year, skippered his team to four wins on Sunday alone, including the title game victory.


In the High School division, the Caledonia Chaos edged the Northern Michigan Legends, 2-0, in a well-played contest.  Like Elite '08, Chris Dana's Chaos squad rang up four wins on Sunday--after going 3-0 in pool play--while giving up just five runs total throughout the four Sunday games.  Wow!


There was lots of action in the "B" and "C" finals also.  In 10U, the Caledonia Chaos edged 231 Fusion, 5-4.  The Fusion's 12U compadres doubled up the Grand Rapids Diamonds in that division's consolation final.  In 14U, Kris Siadi's 5-Tool Fastpitch team defeated the Petoskey Blaze, 12-0, in the B-final while HangTuf edged the Grand Rapids Flames in the C-final.  In the High School  group, the Petoskey Blaze captured the B-final with a 7-2 victory over the Traverse City Thunder Newman team, while Recon Reno scratched out a C-final victory over the Northern Michigan Pride, 3-2.


Overall, it was a great weekend of softball.  Thank you to the teams that participated--look for the 2023 Summer Series schedule to be posted very soon!

Check Out The 2022 Softball Spectacular All-Tournament Team!

Inter Lakes Pride, Michigan Batbusters, Elite '08 & Caledonia Chaos Win Softball Spectacular Titles!

Inter Lakes Pride, Michigan Batbusters, Elite '08 & Caledonia Chaos Win Softball Spectacular Titles!

Whew!  What a weekend of softball!  Take a look at the players who made the Softball Spectacular All-Tournament Team.  Coaches:  If your players are not listed here and you'd like to recognize two of them for their play, please send your nominations via e-mail to JSBrunner777@yahoo.com


10U Division

Lydia Irion - USA Pride

Katelynn Rhode - USA Pride

Finley Davis - T2 Davis

Charlotte Seubert - T2 Davis

Sadie Lancioni - Elite 9U Russ

Raegan Russ - Elite 9U Russ

Grace Thomas - Caledonia Chaos

Jordynn Sixbury - Caledonia Chaos

Blaire DeVault - 231 Fusion Fastpitch

Margot Schaffler - 231 Fusion Fastpitch

Payton Barwig - Inter-Lakes Pride

Alex Dziak - Inter-Lakes Pride

Kara Lambert - Inter-Lakes Pride

Sophia Yamin - Inter-Lakes Pride


12U Division

Alyssa Marshall - Caledonia Chaos

Abby Finch - Caledonia Chaos

Izabel Mehta - Inter-Lakes Pride Varitek

Lilly Martin - Inter-Lakes Pride Varitek

Morgan Armbruster - USA Pride

Sarah Boyer - USA Pride

Lily Martin - Michigan Batbusters

Payten Strefling - Lakeshore Pirates

Ava Thomas - Lakeshore Pirates

Allison Raison - Grand Rapids Diamonds

Sophia Porterfield - Grand Rapids Diamonds

Alyssa McCalla - Motor City Madness

Mady Kuzara - Motor City Madness

Quinn Robertson - Motor City Madness

Peyton Anson - Motor City Madness

Aubrey Zizelman - Michigan Batbusters

Ella Griffith - Michigan Batbusters

Mackenzie McGoff - Michigan Batbusters

Anna Bellomo - Michigan Batbusters


14U Division

Aubrey Evans - Ogemaw Outlaws

Julia Mattson - Ogemaw Outlaws

Jenna Robinett - Grand Rapids Flames

Sylvia Wolfert - Grand Rapids Flames

Jenna Sircely - Fanatics 14U

Ava Wells - Fanatics 14U

Elyse Fix - Elite '08 Sarnicola

Georgia Zilka - Detroit Jaguars

Paige Bashawaty - Detroit Jaguars

Lucy Bivens - Great Lakes Renegades

Addison Hendricks - Great Lakes Renegades

Addison Moore - Great Lakes Renegades

Raven Aldridge - Great Lakes Renegades

Olivia Green - USA Pride

Breelie Lovis - USA Pride

Brooklyn Fischer - Traverse City Thunder

Claire Hurley - Traverse City Thunder

Ashlyn Cummings - Traverse City Waves

Anna Tabaczka - Traverse City Waves

Ellie Clausen - Lady Lakers

Jozlyn Turnbull - Lady Lakers

Rachel King - Northville Mustangs

Addison Brooks - Northville Mustangs

Mariah Gaskell - Saginaw Bay Lady RiverDawgs

Emma Myers - Saginaw Bay Lady RiverDawgs

Sydney Guerriero - N. Michigan Legends

Mary Lentz - N. Michigan Legends

Sylvia Brower - Elite '08 Sarnicola

Bailey Scholma - Elite '08 Sarnicola

Raegan Cardosa - Elite '08 Sarnicola

Mallory Johnson - Elite '08 Sarnicola

Hailie Caswell - HangTuf 13U

Shannon Christner - HangTuf 13U


High School Division 

Bella Pesina - Xtreme Diamonds

Kenzee DeFrenn - Owosso Fastpitch Goedtel

Olivia Burt - Owosso Fastpitch Goedtel

Mya Jarvis - MBS Jets

Madeline McDonald - MBS Jets

Morgan Erickson - N. Michigan Legends

Camryn Craig - N. Michigan Legends

Skylar Dornbos - Grand Rapids Flames

Carlee DeVries - Grand Rapids Flames

Maddie Rytliewski - Caledonia Chaos

Emily visser - Caledonia Chaos

Aalana Kimble - Caledonia Chaos

Emma Schramm - Caledonia Chaos

Grace Hahn - USA Pride Mammel

Maddie Gettel - USA Pride Mammel

Lexi Patterson - Mill Pond Maulers

Kahlen Wheaton - Mill Pond Maulers

Mackenzie Robbins - N. Michigan Pride

Shyenne Most - N. Michigan Pride

Here's Who Ate Chicken Dinners On The Way Home From Winning Softball Spectacular Tournament Titles

Inter Lakes Pride, Michigan Batbusters, Elite '08 & Caledonia Chaos Win Softball Spectacular Titles!

Here's Who Ate Chicken Dinners On The Way Home From Winning Softball Spectacular Tournament Titles

The Granddaddy of them all.  Check out the list of Softball Spectacular champions!


2022

10U - Inter Lakes Pride

12U - Michigan Batbusters

14U - Elite '08 Sarnicola

High School - Caledonia Chaos


2021

10U - 231 Fusion

12U - Grand Rapids Diamonds Ritsema

14U - HangTuf Garcia

High School - Traverse City Waves


2020

10U - Midland Lady Explorers

12U - 231 Fusion Fastpitch Steimel

14U - Traverse City Waves Shepherd

16U - Lake Effect Athletics


2019

10U - 231 Fusion Fastpitch

12U - Romeo Renegades

14U - 231 Fusion Fastpitch

16U - Mid-Michigan Heat


 2018
10U - South Lyon Stealth

12U - Traverse City Waves 12U

14U - Dublin Revolution

16U - Petoskey Blaze 


 2017 

10U - TC Thunder 

12U - Michigan Expos

14U - South Farmington Wildcards

16U - Michigan Rage - Orange  


2016
10U - Inter-Lakes Pride
12U - Michigan Outlaws
14U - Moran Iron Works Vulcans
16U - Moran Iron Works Vulcans
 

2015 

10U - Batbusters 10U
12U - Saginaw Bay RiverDawgs
14U - Moran Iron Works Vulcans Black
16U - Petoskey Blaze
 

2014

 10U - Eagles Fastpitch

12U - Motor City Madness Red

14U - Moran Iron Works Vulcans Red

16U - Grand Rapids Diamonds 

 

2013

 12U - South Lyon Stealth

14U - Imlay City Sparks

16U - Moran Iron Works Vulcans  


2012

 12U - Jags Fastpitch

14U - South Lyon Stealth

16U - Moran Iron Works Vulcans 

 

2011

 12U - Michigan Warriors

14U - Macomb Explosion

16U - Petoskey Blaze  


2010

 12U - Fenton Fastpitch

14U - Grand Rapids Diamonds Black  


2009

12U - MBS Jets Black

14U - Macomb Shock 


2008

 12U - Dearborn Heights Wild 12

14U - Traverse City Waves 14 

 

2007

 12U - Shoreline Devils 12

14U - Tri-City Attack  


2006 

12U  - Traverse City Waves

14U - USA Fastball  

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    2021 Softball Spectacular Recap

    What a great way to finish the 2021 Traverse City Summer Softball Series!  the 16th Softball Spectacular was a blast, with 57 teams from 4 states battling it out on the softball fields of Traverse City.  In between, the players and their families were able to take in the closing days of the National Cherry Festival, go for a swim in still-chilly Lake Michigan, check out the local shops or end their day around a campfire.


    The tournament was LOTS of fun, with exceptional play exhibited in all divisions.  The hometown Waves team came of age as they captured the high school division in thrilling fashion.  The Hangtuf-Garcia team survived a gauntlet of 24 teams to capture the 14U group, while the Grand Rapids Diamonds Ritsema squad came out on top in a LOADED 12U division.  And the 10U 231 Fusion team just kept winning, going undefeated over the weekend en route to another Traverse City tournament title, their second this summer.  All of the action happened against a backdrop of sunny skies and comfortable temperatures, a welcome contrast to the washout conditions that plagued all tournaments in Michigan two weeks ago.


    The high school edition of the Traverse City Waves (pictured above) might have been the biggest surprise of the weekend.  A 15U squad, the Waves entered bracket play as second seed.  They dispatched of the Grand Rapids Diamonds, 5-4, and the Ohio Classics, 3-1, to reach the championship game.  In a back and forth tussle with Hangtuf Laubenthal, Sophie Hardy's sixth-inning single scored two runs and propelled the Waves to an 8-6 victory.  Congrats, ladies!


    The other big surprise of the tournament happened in the 14U division where Hangtuf Garcia edged a talented Mid-Michigan Bolts team, 7-6, to win the title.  The surprise wasn't that Hangtuf won--they are an excellent team that can really hit the ball.  The surprise was that they were in the finals to begin with!  Hangtuf made the 12-team "A"  bracket by a whisker, qualifying 12th.  On Sunday, the Hangtuf girls were on fire.  They got past 5th-seeded Pirates Fastpitch (11-0), 4th-seeded Elgin (IL) Heat (2-0), and top-seeded 231 Fusion Fastpitch (11-3) to earn a finals berth.  A late-inning rally gave Hangtuf a three-run cushion and they needed all of that as they held off a furious last-inning charge by the Bolts.  Great job by all of the 14U teams!


    A coach in the 12U division said that the three best teams they've played all year were in this tournament.  And his team was in the championship game!  It was a loaded division, and the play reflected the high quality of the teams.  In the end, Steve Ritsema's Grand Rapids Diamonds team put on an impressive display of pitching and just plain slugging the ball out of the ballpark as they overcame Jeremiah Peace's talented Saginaw Bay Lady RiverDawgs squad, 9-4, to capture the 12U tournament championship.  Great work!


    In the 10U group, Levi Griffore's 231 Fusion went undefeated in round robin play to win another home plate trophy....an excellent team.


    The consolation bracket champions were Michigan Angels (high school division), USA Pride (14U "B"), Moran Iron Works Vulcans (14U "C"), and TC Thunder (12U).


    We hope everyone enjoyed the tournament!  Thank you to all of the visiting teams from outside the area, and a special thank you to all of the local teams that are such an important part of the Traverse City-area softball family.  Best wishes for a successful rest-of-the-season!



    2021 Softball Spectacular All-Tournament Team

    Take a look at the players who excelled on the field this weekend....it's the All-Tournament Team!  If your team is not represented here, please have your coach send an email with his/her selections (JSBrunner777@yahoo.com).  Above, the Grand Rapids Diamonds Ritsema team relaxes with their bling after winning the 12U championship.


    10U Division

    Brylee Bradley - 5Tool

    Sam Heisler - 5Tool

    Riley Maul - 5Tool

    Nadeline Toruz - 5Tool

    Hayden England - Motor City Madness

    Ella Stetz - Motor City Madness

    Kaylyn Messer - Motor City Madness

    Moorea Leslie - Motor City Madness


    12U Division

    Cassie Emming - 5Tool

    Kayla Kwiatkowski - 5Tool

    Claire Hurley - TC Thunder

    Madison Chilson - TC Thunder

    Jasmine Sayan - Panther Fastpitch

    Aubrey Mastin - Panther Fastpitch

    Kylie Kulbacki - Finesse

    Ava Greene - Finesse

    Kayla Flores - RiverDawgs

    Avery Pagel - RiverDawgs

    Keeley Peace - RiverDawgs

    Zoe Ziehmer - RiverDawgs

    Molly Kate Hollandsworth - TC Waves

    Claudia Harris - TC Waves

    Erin Sullivan - Livonia Wild Lopez

    Emery Plunkett - Livonia Wild Lopez

    Elyse Fix - Grand Rapids Diamonds Ritsema

    Evalis Bahena - GR Diamonds Ritsema

    Abby Curtis, GR Diamonds Ritsema

    Carly McCarrick - GR Diamonds Ritsema

    Riley Lyons - GR Diamonds

    Nevaeh Plaster - GR Diamonds

    Addie Culver - Moose Athletics 11U

    Madison May - Moose Athletics 11U

    Adleigh Hale - Midland Lady Explorers

    Carley Noyes - Midland Lady Explorers


    14U Division 

    Priscilla Guthrie - Michigan Batbusters

    Macie Freeman - Michigan Batbusters

    Rylee Bliss - Saginaw Sugarbeets

    Emma Sprowl - Saginaw Sugarbeets

    Hayden Boonstra - TC Waves Surfers

    Alyssa Hagerman - TC Waves Surfers

    Sarah Ream - TC Waves Surfers

    Mary Peplinski - Tosa Shock

    Hannah Juzenas - Tosa Shock

    Kitty Nahass - Oakland Cobras

    Sarah McLeod - Oakland Cobras

    Marissa Morgan - Pirates Fastpitch

    Sage Ramonaitis - Pirates Fastpitch

    Olivia Salazar - Elgin Heat

    Kayla Covey - Elgin Heat

    Ella Neuman - USA Pride

    Lilly Mammel - USA Pride

    Natalie DeGroat - USA Pride

    Kate Beagle - USA Pride

    Ella Wilson - TC Thunder

    Brynn Smith - TC Thunder

    Hannah Ramsey - Moose Athletics

    Ella Lafayette - Moose Athletics

    Livia Bisonet - Lake Effect Athletics

    Ashlin Kirkland - Lake Effect Athletics

    Tatum Helsom - Hangtuf

    Kaylee Costello - Hangtuf

    Adalyn Liang - Hangtuf

    Sadie Laubenthal - Hangtuf

    Kamryn Perry - Hangtuf

    Lauren Ziehm -  Moose 14U Haupt

    Alexis Haupt - Moose 14U Haupt

    Lucy Bivens - Great Lakes Renegades

    Addi Moore - Great Lakes Renegades

    Ava Brunning - Romeo Renegades

    Emily Leusby - Romeo Renegades

    Libby Van Fleet - 231 Fusion

    Grace Lewis - 231 Fusion

    Grace Cary - 231 Fusion

    Delaney Timler - Bedford Lady Mules

    Jordan Rasar - Bedford Lady Mules

    Katence Brown-Holzgen - Elite 14U

    Eastyn Williams - Elite 14U





    2021 Softball Spectacular All-Tournament Team (continued)

    2021 Softball Spectacular All-Tournament Team (continued)

    2021 Softball Spectacular All-Tournament Team (continued).  Above, the Bedford Lady Mules and Moran Iron Works Vulcans mug for the camera following the 14U "C" Championship game.




    High School Division

    Adriana Sackett - TC Waves

    Peja Liles - TC Waves

    Maggie Napont - TC Waves

    Allie Shepherd - TC Waves

    Kelsey Quiggin - TC Thunder 15U

    Cate Butzin - TC Thunder 15U

    Allie Hawkins - TC Thunder 15U

    Elayna Benancy - TC Thunder 15U

    Riley Cook - Livonia Wild

    Annika VanLoton - Livonia Wild

    Jaylen Jackson - Ohio Classics

    Kenzie Jones - Ohio Classics

    Alana Knox - Hangtuf

    Corina Hernandez - Hangtuf

    Sarissa Jones - Hangtuf

    Ali Tupper - Hangtuf

    Megan Smith - MI Angels

    Kaycee Stang - MI Angels

    Melanie Moore - Michigan Thunder

    Aly Senish - Michigan Thunder




    A Behind-The-Scenes Look At The Traverse City Summer Softball Series

    Here's a short (2 minutes or so) video story that features highlights the players and teams of the 2021 Softball Spectacular, courtesy of Grand Traverse County Parks And Rec..  Take a look...you might recognize someone you know making plays on the field!

    2020 Softball Spectacular Recap

    Softball Spectacular All-Tournament Team (continued)

    2020 Softball Spectacular All-Tournament Team

    The 2020 Softball Spectacular tournament was a smorgasboard of tasty softball treats, with something for seemingly everyone.


    There were some delicious matchups in the 14U division where six of eight games in the championship bracket were decided by one run.  There was an all-Traverse City matchup in the championship game of the 12U group.  There was an epic battle between two powerhouse teams in the 16U championship game.  And there was the Midland Lady Explorers organization ringing up another tournament win against a familiar fixture in the Summer Softball Series' title game--231 Fusion Fastpitch.


    After a soggy start on Friday--some places soggier than others--Mother Nature cooperated again and the bulk of tournament play on Saturday and Sunday proceded without a speck of rain in sight.    In the 14U division, the hometown Traverse City Waves - Shepherd squad captured its second tournament title in the last three Traverse City tournaments, this time with a convincing 10-5 victory over Lake Effect Athletics.  The Waves were title winners in the Cherry Capital Showdown and runner up in the Bayside Bash earlier in the season.


    Similarly, Steve Steimel's 231 Fusion Fastpitch  team won for the second time in three tries this summer, this time defeating the 12U Traverse City Waves 5-1 in the championship final.  The 12U group was highly competitive, but the Fusion girls, crowned last month as Cherry Capital Showdown champions, put together 6 straight wins and have gone 18-1 in the last three Traverse City tournaments.


    In the 16U division, Lake Effect Athletics doubled up USA Pride 6-3 in the championship final.  There were a LOT of tough outs in the 16U field--it was possibly the most competitive 16U division in at least two years to play in Traverse City.  Congratulations, ladies.


    In the 10U group, Todd Rivard's Midland Lady Explorers squad defeated Will Fleming's 231 Fusion team, 10-2, in the finals.  Earlier in the summer, the Fusion won the Cherry Capital Showdown title.  Great job, all!


    In the 12U consolation finals, the Rochester Hills Moose defeated 231 Fusion Fastpitch - Birgy 7-4.  In 14U, Krash Cross slipped by the Anchor Bay Angels, 5-4.  And in the 16U consolation group, TC Thunder Reed overpowered the Great Lakes Renegades, 17-3, in the final game.  


    We want to extend a huge THANK YOU to all of the parents, players and coaches who exhibited flexibility and compliance as we worked through several new  procedures made necessary by the coronavirus pandemic.  We hoped to provide a safe atmosphere for the girls to get back on the field and have some fun playing softball.  It looked like LOTS of girls were having LOTS of fun on the field of play--again, thank you for your cooperation to help make the tournament possible

    2020 Softball Spectacular All-Tournament Team

    Softball Spectacular All-Tournament Team (continued)

    2020 Softball Spectacular All-Tournament Team

    Coaches:  Please send in your All-Tournament Team nominations (2 choices from your team unless you made the finals--then send in up to 4).  We'd like to recognize those girls who played particularly well in the 2020 Softball Spectacular tournament.  Email to:  JSBrunner777@yahoo.com


    10U Division

    Madison May - Rochester Hills Moose

    Addie Culver - Rochester Hills Moose

    Alivia Cook - Rochester Hills Moose

    Halle Kadlec - Traverse City Waves

    Maddie Shedlock - Traverse City Waves

    Ava Mauntler - 231 Fusion

    Adalyn Griffore - 231 Fusion

    Sydney Fleming - 231 Fusion

    Ally Duncan - 231 Fusion

    Shelby Sparks - Salt River Lady Bandits

    Clara Liedke - Salt River Lady Bandits

    Lillian Coyle - Midland Lady Explorers

    Marley Hughes - Midland Lady Explorers

    Addi Hale - Midland Lady Explorers

    Emma Seleski - Midland Lady Explorers


    12U Division

    Alexis Contreraz - Rochester Hills Moose

    Kirsten McBride - Rochester Hills Moose

    Taryn Beamish - Traverse City Waves

    Hailey Yocum - Traverse City Waves

    Kayla Noble - Traverse City Waves

    Kensley Thorpe - Traverse City Waves

    Grace Cary - 231 Fusion Steimel

    Kayla Milarch - 231 Fusion Steimel

    Delaney Witkop - 231 Fusion Steimel

    Makayla Kozlowski - 231 Fusion Steimel

    Brooke Fluty - TC Thunder

    Brooklyn Fischer - TC Thunder

    Gia Palma - GR Diamonds Sarnicola

    Raegan Cardosa - GR Diamonds Sarnicola




    Softball Spectacular All-Tournament Team (continued)

    Softball Spectacular All-Tournament Team (continued)

    Softball Spectacular All-Tournament Team (continued)

     

    14U Division

    Dylann Kelly - Lake Effect 14U

    Ashlin Kirkland - Lake Effect 14U

    Emerson Richmond - Lake Effect 14U

    Jessica Mead - Lake Effect 14U

    Ella Schram - TC Thunder 13U

    Alyssa Hamilton - TC Thunder 13U

    Jayden Townsend - Krash Cross

    Layla George - Krash Cross

    Reese Thayer - Krash Cross

    Hailey Kruizenga - Krash Cross

    Adriana Sackett - Traverse City Waves Liles

    Zoey Jetter - Traverse City Waves Liles

    Evelyn Nowicki - Traverse City Waves Liles

    Hannah Grahn - TC Waves Shepherd

    Sophie Hardy - TC Waves Shepherd

    Izzy Covert - TC Waves Shepherd

    Maggie Napont - TC Waves Shepherd

    Payton Prover - Livonia Wild

    Jo Murphy - Livonia Wild

    Paige Stallman - Inter Lakes Pride

    Lillian Goulette - Inter Lakes Pride

    Kelsey Quiggin - TC Thunder 14U

    Caitlin Butzin - TC Thunder 14U

    16U Division

    Gemma Ugorowski - Wildcats Fastpitch

    Amaya Major - Wildcats Fastpitch

    Grace Williamson - USA Pride

    Emily Rieman - USA Pride

    Olivia Jubar - USA Pride

    Rylie Neal - USA Pride

    Leslie Hamilton - TC Thunder 15U

    Mattie Akom - TC Thunder 15U

    Emma Blach - TC Thunder 15U

    Katelyn Lyon - TC Thunder 15U

    Rory Miller - Northwest Wild

    Riley Sanchez - Northwest Wild

    Ali Holman - Lake Effect Athletics

    Elsie Norton - Lake Effect Athletics

    Avery Richmond - Lake Effect Athletics

    Peyton Perrin - Lake Effect Athletics

    Marrisa Davis - Great Lakes Renegades

    Gracie Taylor - Great Lakes Renegades

    2019 Softball Spectacular Results

    2019 Softball Spectacular Recap

     

    It's Fusion Times Two!!!  Romeo Renegades Storm The 12U Division!!  Mid-MIchigan Heat Locks Up A 16U Title!!


    It's a wrap....and a sweep!


    The "wrap" was the conclusion of the Traverse City Summer Softball Series, in Softball Spectacular fashion.  The 14th version of the popular summer tournament saw excellent play and close games in three of the four championship finals.


    The "sweep" was accomplished by the 10U 231 Fusion Fastpitch team.  The young Fusion squad, led by the play of All-Tournament Team selections Piper Cavanaugh and Claire McDaniel, won its third Traverse City tournament title in as many attempts this year.  Previously winners of the Spring Splash and Northern Classic, the Fusion overwhelmed the TC Thunder, 15-0, to earn another home plate trophy.  Congratulations, girls!


    The 12U division of the Softball Spectacular was a topsy-turvy affair.  The #1 and #2 seeds following pool  play--South Lyon Stealth and TC Waves, respectively--were upended in the semifinals.  Brant Perry's Romeo Renegades came from behind to edge Dustin Barnebee's Klash '06 team, 5-4, to earn a Softball Spectacular championship.  The entire 12U division was tightly contested, with many teams having a legitimate shot at capturing hardware.  Great job, all!


    In the 14U group, Jason Merchant's 231 Fusion team edged hometown counterpart the Traverse City Waves, 3-1, in the title contest.  Combined with the 10U Fusion victory, it marked only the second time that the same organization captured titles in two different Softball Spectacular age divisions (Moran Iron Works Vulcans 14U and 16U, 2016).  The Waves, a sensational 13U team, had another strong tournament.   Well done, ladies!


    The two teams--Mid-Michigan Heat and Lady Lakers Behling--that met in the finals proved their toughness by running the gauntlet of three Sunday games played to reach the title game.  

    In the end, it was the Heat prevailing, 4-3, to earn the title.  The Lady Lakers were making a return appearance in Traverse City after winning the Cherry Capital Showdown title two weeks ago.  Excellent work, ladies!


    Thank you parents, players and fans for attending our tournament.  The fans and players at this year's tournament showed a high level of
    sportsmanship and positivity.  We hope you enjoyed your weekend in Traverse City!




    All Tournament Team

    Congratulations to the top performers in the 2019 Softball Spectacular tournament!   (Coaches:  If your players are not listed and you'd like to recognize outstanding individual performances from your team, please email your All-Tournament Team nominations to JSBrunner777@yahoo.com)


    10U Division

    Claire McDaniel - 231 Fusion

    Piper Cavanaugh - 231 Fusion

    Jillian Decker - 231 Fusion

    Makayla Kozlowski - 231 Fusion

    Kayla Noble - TC Waves

    Kara Lahti - TC Waves

    Bella Richey - TC Waves

    Olivia Piepsney - Monroe Lady Titans

    Raelynn Lay - Monroe Lady Titans


    12U Division

    Kenna Bommarito - Romeo Renegades

    Alyvia Genova - Romeo Renegades

    Grace Van Dyke - Romeo Renegades

    Katelynn Perry - Romeo Renegades

    Kayla Newman - Mid-Michigan Heat

    Elley Johnson - Mid-Michigan Heat

    Lauren Tkach - TC Waves

    Audrey Williams - TC Waves

    Camryn Craig - TC Waves

    Breegan Woodworth - Bair's Softball Academy

    Alyssa Hinton - Bair's Softball Academy

    Anna Wood - 231 Fusion

    Chloe Hendrick - 231 Fusion

    Summer Faze - West Michigan Outlaws

    Izzy Yeakey - West Michigan Outlaws

    Madison Portenga - TC Thunder 12U

    Grace Lewis - TC Thunder 12U


    14U Division

    Audrey Benedict - TC Thunder 14U

    Karly Roelofs - TC Thunder 14U

    Makala  Goddard - West Michigan Venom

    Megan Andres - West MIchigan Venom

    Paige Adams - TC Waves

    Rylea Beamish - TC Waves

    Allee Shepherd - TC Waves

    Maggie Napont - TC Waves

    Melanie Moore - Michigan Thunder

    Stella Mulrenin - Michigan Thunder

    Ally Fountain - Bair's Softball Academy

    Parker Withers - Bair's Softball Academy

    Alanna Dedenbach - Xtreme Synergy

    Ava Wolfe - Xtreme Synergy

    Riley Brownrigg - Fraser Fury

    Raegan Hemelbarg - Fraser Fury

    Megann Reeser - Livonia Storm

    Jazmin Edwards - Livonia Storm

    Flora Steien - HangTuf '05

    Abby McCartney - HangTuf '05

    Caitlin Butzin - TC Thunder 13U

    Kelsey Quiggin - TC Thunder 13U

    Elayna Bernway - TC Thunder 13U

    Mallory Smith - TC Thunder 13U

    Mckinley Kinnane - West Michigan Outlaws Blue

    Maggie Selvig - West Michigan Outlaws Blue




    16U Division

    Lexie Coxon - Kingsley Lady Stags

    Alexa Sweat - Kingsley Lady Stags

    Mia Miller - Moran Iron  Works Vulcans

    Autumn Vermilya - Moran Iron Works Vulcans

    Kylee Streeter - Northwest Wild

    Emily Barron - Northwest Wild


    (Shown Above:  The 14U Champion Romeo Renegades)

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