Softball Spectacular - July 10th thru 12th, 2020
Softball Spectacular
The Big Kahuna. The Big Cheese. The Grandpappy of them all. The Softball Spectacular, Traverse City's longest running tournament, enters its 15th year in 2020. Most players were zero years old or younger when this tournament first started! Coinciding with the closing weekend of the National Cherry Festival, the Softball Spectacular weekend offers a chance for families and teams to participate in a great tournament AND enjoy a hopping summer weekend in Traverse City. Register by filling out the form below.
Pay Team Registration Fee
Team registration fees can be paid by check or credit card (using PayPal). Checks ($450) should be made to "Traverse City Waves" and sent to 2644 W. Crown Drive, Traverse City, MI 49685. To use PayPal, click on the button below.
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)
Softball Spectacular Champions
The Granddaddy of them all. Check out the list of Softball Spectacular champions! (Shown above--231 Fusion Fastpitch 14U Tournament Champions)
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
Fun At The Great Wolf Lodge!
Thank you to the Great Wolf Lodge for sponsoring the 2020 Waves Summer Softball Series! Visiting teams: Call 231-534-9074 to reserve rooms for the tournament weekends.