The 12U B Northwest ASA Regional Girls Fastpitch Championship was held July 18-19 at Carlon Park in Selah.

Twelve teams from Washington, Oregon and Idaho vied for the title.


Local team East Valley Dust Devils and Selah Angels had tough days. East Valley lost three games and Selah Angels was 1win and 2 losses. Both were eliminated in the three game guarantee tournaments.


Coeur d’ Alene Crush 97 was defeated by Coeur d’ Alene 96 for third place.


Coeur d’ Alene Crush 96 came through the losers bracket to play Big John Pizza from Pendleton, Oregon. The undefeated Big John Pizza lost the first game4 to 3. The second championship game saw Big John Pizza start out with three runs in the first inning and they never looked back. They defeated Coeur d’ Alene Crush 96, 12 to 8.


Pendleton’s Big John Pizza was first place winner and Coeur d’ Alene Crush 96 was second place.


Both teams will be going to Western Nationals being held in Hillsboro, Oregon.


Article and pictures by Allen Schmid,
1410 W Cherry, Selah, Wa. 98942,
phone (509)697-3623


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July 10 - 12, 2009


Selah Cyclones were the winners of the 14U B State Championship. The Cyclones were undefeated during the tournament. Friday they defeated Washington Bandits 8 to 0. Saturday they defeated Capital Outlaws 5 to 4, and a strong Kitsap Stingers 7 to 6. In the semi-finals Sunday, the Cyclones defeated Longview Tsunamis 9 to 2 in the semi finals. The Championship game was their final victory, defeating Elma Eagles 14 to 4.


Other placements in the State 14U B tournament were 3rd place Longview Tsunamis, 4th place Capital City Outlaws, 5th place tie Montesano Bulldogs and Ellensburg’s KC Hurricanes.


NW Shock was the winner of the 14U A State Championship. Friday the NW Shock defeated Tri-City Ringers 6 ton 2. Saturday the NW Shock played the Vancouver Angels, defeating the Angels 6 to 0. Sunday the NW Shock played two games on their way to being crowned undefeated Champion’s. The Shock defeated Walla Walla Xtreme in the semi-finals 2 to 1. NW Shock, in a very exciting game defeated the Longview/Kelso Renegades 5 to 3.


Other placements in the State 14U A tournament were: 3rd place Walla Walla Xtreme, 4th place Vancouver Angels, 5th place tie NW Tsunamis and Vancouver Patriots.


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