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Winter Workouts for 18/16Us Start on Dec. 14
Winter workouts for the combined 18/16U teams will begin on Sunday, Dec. 14 at Georgetown Prep's Hanley Center. Practice will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Players should meet at the fieldhouse track at 5:15 p.m. for warmups. The Hanley Center is a state-of-the-art facility that includes two professional size batting cages. Players should make every effort to attend these workouts which will run every Sunday evening through mid-February. Directions to the Hanley Center can be found at: http://www.gprep.org/home/content.asp?id=3
For more information contact Coach Jim Krichbaum,or Coach Dave Mercanti, by clicking on the Contact Info link in the left margin.
14U-94 Titans Finish 2nd
The 14U Titans – 94 made a strong showing and finished 2nd in the first annual Red Raiderfest on the weekend of November 1 & 2. The Titans went 2-0-1 in pool play. The Titans defeated the Maryland Mayhem and Germantown Red Raiders. They tied the Chesapeake Freedom. In championship play, the Titans were seeded second and advanced to the tournament final by defeating the Western Howard County Fever. The championship game was exciting and close all the way but the Chesapeake Freedom won 3-1.
12U Titans Win Central Maryland League Tournament!
On Sunday July 13, the 12U Titans defeated the Elkridge Lightning 6-0 to capture the Central Maryland League 12U Tournament championship. The first day of the tournament resulted in a 2-1-1 mark with wins over the Olney Cougars Red and Riviera Beach Revolution. In the third game on Saturday, the Titans could only manage a 6-6 tie versus the NCRC Hot Shots. A tough loss to Elkridge sent the Titans to a fourth seed heading into Sunday. The Titans squeaked by the NCRC Hot Shots in the first game of the championship round by a score of 2-1. The offense got untracked in the semifinals against HCYP Patriots Red in a 12-2 win. The successful weekend ran the Titans overall record to 35-8-1.
12U Titans Grab 2nd at the Winfield Classic!
The 12U Titans made a strong showing and finished 2nd in the Winfield Classic on the weekend of July 5-6. The Titans won their pool play games by defeating the Marlboro Mustangs 6-2 and The Surge by a score of 16-6. In championship play, the Titans advanced to the tournament final by defeating the LT Tigers 11-3, the Hickory Hornets 12-1 and the Forest Hill Heat 7-5. The championship game was exciting and close all the way. Tied after 7 innings, an International Tiebreaker rule was used to decide the outcome. The Marlboro Mustangs got two in the top of the 8th but the Titans could only manage one for the 7-6 final.
18Us Earn National Berth!
The newly developed 18U Germantown Titans have been making a name for themselves by beating some of the best teams in the area. Playing in only their second tournament of the season, the Tri-state Thunder ASA qualifier in Hagerstown, MD, the Titans stole the championship on Sunday in a 3-game single elimination rally, after already playing 2 pool games that same morning to make up for the torrential rain that flooded the field on Saturday.
After losing a sloppy game to the Frederick Heartbreakers in their second pool play game, most would think that would be disheartening. However, the Titans pulled themselves together to “play Titan ball” and after beating the Damascus Hurricanes with 5 runs in the top of the 7th inning to win 6-1, they had a 10- minute break and a chance to redeem themselves. Heads were back in the game against the Heartbreakers, as pitcher Rebecca Einstein led an intense game that flipped back and forth. Beth Ann Fusco and Rachel Browning led the team with three hits each, while Sarah Meleney knocked in three runs. Mercedes Reid had the game winning hit, driving in Einstein to beat the Heartbreakers 6-5 in the bottom of the 7th inning. Together the team tallied 13 hits and had an unbelievable batting average of .542.
Finally the championship game was pitched by Kelly Callan who pitched a total of 27 innings on Sunday, against the Lakeshore Lightening. In a true team effort, the Titans won by the mercy rule in 5 innings with a score of 8-0 and won their first championship along with a berth to ASA Eastern Nationals in Salem, Virginia. Head coach Jim Krichbaum indicated that “For a team that just came together, the players are meshing well and are focused on playing good ball. I expect to be very competitive in all the tournaments that we play, and all the coaches are expecting excellent outcomes.” The pitching staff, consisting of Lauren Fusco, Callan and Einstein, have combined for an team ERA of 1.74, has been rock solid and gives our offense the opportunity to win games,” commented pitching coach Rich Einstein.
Outstanding Memorial Day Weekend for 12U, 16U and 18U teams!!!
The 12U Titans went 2-0 in pool play outscoring their opponents 24-1, and made it to the final championship game after winning two bracket games before losing to the Arlington Sage 8-6. The 16U Titans did just as well, also going 2-0 in pool play outscoring their opponents 14-2, which seeded them first for bracket play. The 16U team won their first game 7-3, which earned them a right to play in the championship game where they lost a tight game, 4-3. The 18U Titans went 5-0 in pool play outscoring their opponents 34-9. They were seeded second for bracket play, and played a tough game against the MVSA Storm, losing 6-5.
Congratulations also go out to the 10U Titans on their first victory too! Overall, a great start to the tournament weekend.
For a complete schedule listing, click here!
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