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Lightning Softball 2009 High School Division Sponsors
Tournament Sponsors 2009
Bill Trick
Brian Sharkey - American Battery
Web Site Sponsors 2009
Ladies Auxiliary Robert L Agee Post 1966 VFW
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12U Lightning Takes the 4th Place Trophy at USSSA States!
July 5, 2009
The 12U Lightning Team spent the July 4th Weekend at the USSSA 12B States Tournament in Jensen Beach. The team placed 3rd out of 16 teams after seeding and proceeded to methodically move through the double elimination Bracket with 5 great wins and 2 losses to take home the 4th Place Trophy! The tournament offered a great weekend of softball combined with fun in Jensen Beach. Consistent hitting, great pitching and solid fielding kept the Lightning girls ahead through 20 hours of softball for this special weekend.
Won 9-2 against Pembroke Lakes
Won 8-3 against Sunrise Thunder Blue
Won 1-0 against Team Renegade
Won 5-3 against Coral Springs Panthers Blue
Lost 11-1 against Diamond Dusters Manny 97
Won 4-2 against Wellington Wild Red
Lost a close one 3-2 to Sunrise Thunder Blue!
12U Lightning Takes 2nd Place in Palm Beach Gardens Swamp Classic!
June 21, 2009
While the Holiday Park boys played nearby at the Father's Day Tournament in Palm Beach Gardens, the 12U Fort Lauderdale Lightning Girls played Friday night, Saturday and then late into Sunday Night and took home the 2nd Place Trophy at the Palm Beach Gardens Swamp Classic! In another great group effort (their first as a team since placing 1st in Royal Palm Beach), the girls beat the host Team Renegade and the Key West Conchs to face Plantation Pressure in the Championship Game. Solid hitting, team work, defense, catching and pitching made this weekend a great success for the Lightning girls!
12U Lightning wins the Championship in Royal Palm Beach!!!
The 12U Lightning Team won their first tournament Championship in Royal Palm Beach on May 17, 2009. The team scored 39 runs and only gave up 11 in six games on Saturday and Sunday. Superior pitching by Sabrina, Frankie and Jillian showed depth and versatility, supported by a strong defense and bats that came alive!!! Every player contributed to this victory! This tournament proves that hard work and determination really does pay off!!! Way to go girls!
Saturday:
Won 1-0 against Team Renegade
Won 13-1 against Sunrise Thunder
Lost 2-3 against Parkland Shockers
Sunday:
Won 10-0 against Okeeheelee Blizzards
Won 6-5 against Sunrise Thunder
Won 7-2 against Team Renegade
10U Lightning Places second in Plantation
The Lightning 10U team brings home the hardware at the Plantation Summer Slam. The team took second place in only their second tournament. Great job ladies !
Lightning 12U All-Stars
The 12U Lightning team, led by Aubrenee Barlow, placed second at the Parkland ISA District Championship. Great job ladies !
Lightning 8U Team
The Lightning team heads to Oviedo to compete in the Babe Ruth District All-Stars. Good luck ladies !
Lightning Wins Plantation Mothers Day Classic
Lightning 16U Tournament Results
April 13th at Palmetto Bay 14U - 2 wins 1 loss - 2nd Place
April 20th at Plantation 14U---- 4 wins 0 loss - 1st Place
April 27th at Parkland 16U ----- 2 wins 1 loss - 1st Place
May 10/11 at Plantation 16U ---- 4 wins 2 losses - 1st Place
May 17/18 at Palmetto Bay 16U -- 1 win 3 losses - DNP
May 24/25 at West Boynton, High School Division -- 2 wins - 2 losses - DNP
June 7/8 at Parkland, High School Division -- 5 wins 0 losses - 1st Place
June 14/15 at Plantation, High School Division -- 2 Wins 2 losses - DNP
June 21/22 at West Boca, High School Division -- 1 Win 2 Losses
ISA State Championships "A" --- 3rd Place
ISA World Series --- 3 wins 3 losses
Mills Pond Challenge --- 1 win, 1 loss
Kissimmee Gold National College Exposure 16U/18U - 1 win 4 losses
Amanda Buckley Gold Rush College Exposure 18 Gold - 4 losses
Fall Rising Stars 16U/18U - 2 wins 2 losses 1 tie
Weston Explosion Tournament HS - 3 wins 1 loss
Pines Snow Ball 18U - 3 wins 4 losses
Winter Signature Showcase 18U - 2 wins 5 losses
Overall 41 wins, 39 losses, 2 Ties - 4 Tournament Championships, 1 Runner Up, 3rd in States.
Lightning travel teams in 2008 !
Sean Fee will manage the Lightning 8U team in 2008. sean_fee@bellsouth.net
Ralph de la Cruz will be managing the 10U Lightning team. elvientogrande@hotmail.com
Mario Galup will manage the 12U travel team in 2008. mario@crosstownmortgage.us
Ruben Cruzpino will manage a second 12U travel team at Holiday Park. rcruzpino@yahoo.com
Ed Angelbello will manage the 14U/High School Lightning team. edangelb@aol.com
Lightning Softball 2005-2007
ISA World Series Runner Up
Congratulations to the 2007 Fort Lauderdale Lightning 14U team. The team finished 2nd at the Myrtle Beach ISA World Series with a 5-2 record.
Lightning 14U Tournament Sponsor - Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley Proud Sponsor of the Lightning - click here
Special thanks to John Dunn for his support of Lightning Softball. John A. Dunn Branch Manager Senior Vice President Global Wealth Management 350 East Las Olas Blvd, Suite 1500 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 954.713.8411
Lightning 10U Perfect Game at the Fall Classic
Plantation Fall Classic Tournament Bracket - click here
Aubrenee Barlow pitched an outstanding game for the Ligthning 10U team in the first day of the finals at the Plantation Fall Classic. An impressive hit parade saw the Lightning amass a 2-1 record heading into the second day of competition. In the last game of the day Saturday, Aubrenee struck out 11 batters over four innings and did not allow a single base runner to reach base. Angela Galup caught a great game to secure the perfect game and the victory for the Lightning. On Sunday, the 10U Lightning continued their winning form knocking out two tough teams out of the tournament with victories at 8:30am and 10:00 am. The Lightning lost their third game of the day , one game short of the losers bracket final. An outstanding tournament for the team. They finished 4-2 and in fourth place out of 16 teams represented. Great job girls !
Lightning Sponsorship Info
Sponsorship Info click here
Lightning sponsors are listed on the Sponsorship selection under the main menu. Thanks to all for their support of Lightning Softball.
Join the Lightning Family
Lightning teams in the 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U are looking for new players. Contact Ed Angelbello at edangelb@aol.com for more information.
ISA District Champions
Congratulations to the 14U Lightning, Champions of the ISA South District Tournament at Caloosa Park June 17, 2007
Lightning 14U Tournament Results 2007
West Boca 1 day 2-2 - 3rd place finish
Parkland Tournament - 0-2
Lake Worth Tournament - 1-1
West Boca Slugfest - 3-0 - Tournament Champs !
Lake Lytal Tournament - 3-2 - 3rd Place finish
Plantation Mother's Day - 2-2 - 3rd Place finish
Royal Palm Beach - 2-3
Plantation Summer SlamFest - 2-4 - 2nd place finish
ISA South District Championship - 4-1 - Champions
ISA "A" States Fort Myers - 1-4
ISA "B" World Series Myrtle Beach - 5-2 - 2nd place finish
1st Week Davie Fall Classic - 3-1
2nd Week Davie Fall Classic - 2-0-1
3rd Week Davie Fall Classic - 2-0-1
4th Week Davie Fall Classic - 1-1
Final Weekend Double Elimination 2-2 - Finished 4th
NSA Fall States Warmup - Altamonte Springs 3-2 - 3rd Place Finish
Record 38 wins 29 losses 2 ties
10U Lightning team
The 10U team coached by Mario Galup is primed for competition !
Bottom (Left-Right) Brooke Sweetapple, Vika Chursina, Sara Sweetapple, Angela Galup
Middle (left/right) Taylor Estape, Sabrina Ryan, Megan Tice, Shae Gonzalez, Brooke Archaki, Virginia Hodges, Bailey Spence
Top (left/right) Coach Estape, Coach Ryan, Coach Galup, Coach Spence
Not pictured, Victoria Stock, Aubernee Barlow, Shelly Perry, Jill Healy
Click on the logo at left to view a slide show
Lightning 2007
The Lightning teams for the 2007 season.
14U Manager - Ed Angelbello - edangelb@aol.com
12U Manager - Jacques Watters - jwatters@scanlynx.com
10U Manager - Mario Galup - Mario@crosstownmortgage.us
08U Manager - Ralph de la Cruz - elvientogrande@hotmail.com
Lightning History
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ISA Fall Championships
Lightning Strikes !
The team battled hard at the Fall Championships in Polk County. They placed third, two outs away from the championship game. Great season to all the Lightning girls. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !!
Tournament Victory
The Lightning played a soft schedule at the Royal Palm Beach Santa Slam. They finished the tournament 4-1 having lost one seeding game to the Acreage Attitude.
Lightning 12U Competitive Team Sponsor - Steel Fabricators, L.L.C.
Special thanks to Kurt and Liz Langsenkamp for their team sponsorship of the Fort Lauderdale Lightning 12U team. The team sponsor will receive a team picture plaque. A sponsorship banner will be produced and will fly at our home field and be carried to all tournament competitions. Thanks to Steel Fabricators for their generous support of our girls fastpitch team.
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Expansion of the Softball Program
Erik Brueningsen, Matt Weiss, and Ed Angelbello met with representatives from the Parks and Recreation Department to discuss plans for the expansion of the softball program at Holiday Park. The lack of facilities for girls fast-pitch softball in Fort Lauderdale has prompted a review of options. The proposal that is actively being considered includes provisions for three softball fields at Holiday Park.
These modifications will allow for an expansion of the program and thus eliminates a cap on player participation. Teams will have expanded field availability and greater options for practice times and game day preparations.
12U Champions of the Plantation Fall Classic
November 19, 2006
An incredible fifth weekend of competitive fast pitch softball for the Lightning family. After a two win start on Saturday, the Lightning faltered in their first game on Sunday. The Lightning was defeated early and dropped into the losers bracket on day two of the tournament. After 33 1/2 innings of consecutive non-stop softball games the Lightning emerged with five victories against one loss on Sunday including double victories in the finals bracket to earn the championship in the Plantation Fall Classic. A dedicated and enthusiastic group of young ladies used their athleticism and conditioning to reach their desired goal of a championship tournament victory. Their hard work throughout this fall season paid off as the sixth and final game of the day was completed 10.5 hours after their game one preparations.
Natalie gets a boost from Coach Ed
But before we forget ....... the player of the tournament NATALIE ! She pitched 16 innings (12 innings on Sunday) and had a 3-0 record. She dominated the final game against the Pressure.To secure the final championship game, the Lightning did not allow a single Plantation Pressure runner to reach beyond first base safely !! The Lightning faced no more than 4 Plantation batters in any of the six innings of the Championship game.
In the final weekend tournament, the Lightning outscored their opponents by the score of 57-13. The team finished 7-1 in the final weekend.
All-Star team competes in State Tournament
The Holiday Park 12U team defeated Winter Springs twice in the Babe Ruth District Championship competition to advance to the State Championship round. The team went 2-2, losing twice to the champions from Oviedo. See the game results section for game recaps and boxscores. Great job girls !!!!
In the State Championship, the team defeated Atlantic Beach and Flagler before falling to Jacksonville and Argyle.
In the opening day festivities the team placed well in all competitions. The team placed third in the running relay. Amelia and Taylor took first in the throwing accuracy contest. Ali and Emilie won the team homerun run derby challenge, and Ali brought the tournament homerun derby title to Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale Lightning 10U Lalonde
A young but determined 10U team participated in the Plantation Fall Classic in 2006. Coach Marc Lalonde practiced hard with the team throughout the fall season. Many of the kids had not played travel ball before, however, they stuck together and improved their game throughout the season. Watch out for this group of players, they are the next batch of champions for the Lightning program. Way to go girls ! You look great !
Front row (l to r) Lauren, Jill, Demi, Gianna, Victoria.
Standing (l to r) Asst. Coach Dennis Underwood, Jordan, Fallon, Leslie, Josie, Gabby, Emma, Manager, Marc Lalonde.
Lightning 12U Wins the Parkland World Series Warmup Tournament
A strong showing by the Lightning team. The Lightning goes 5-0 and outscores the competition by the score of 51 - 16 to take the Championship in the Parkland ISA World Series Warmup.
defeated Weston 15 - 6
defeated Miami Lakes 11-0
defeated Plantation 4-3
defeated Miami Lakes 11-5
defeated Plantation in the Championship 10-2
12U Tournament Sponsor - Law Office of Bud Neswiacheny
Thanks to Bud Neswiacheny for his contributions as a tournament sponsor. The Lightning 12U team is truly appreciative of the support.
Lightning 12U Wins Tournament
Congratulations to the 12U Lightning team. They were crowned champions on April 30th at the Miami Mini Canes NSA tournament.
Cross Town Mortgage 10U Travel Sponsor
Thanks to Coach Mario Galup for his sponsorship of the Watters 10U Lightning team. Mario has been an ardent supporter of Holiday Park Softball. His continued dedication to the league and the kids is truly appreciated. Thanks Coach Mario !!
10U earns a spot in the State Tournament
The 10U All-Stars from Fort Lauderdale placed third in the district tournament in Winter Springs. The team will travel to Oviedo for the State Championship July 12th to compete for the state crown. Congratulations to the 10U All-Stars.
Bottom row (left-right)
Aubrenee Barlow, Kiernan Igloe, Angela Galup, Virginia Hodges
Second row
Brianna Utz, Katie McMullen, Alanah Larusso, Gillian Mahoney
Standing
Paola Knapp, Olivia Ferre, Quinn Smalley, Emily Rhodes
Coaches
Marilyn Hodges, Dave Smalley, Andy Mahoney, Mario Galup
Not pictured
Coach Jacques Watters and Cassie Watters
The team was 0-2 in the state tournament, however, the girls gained valuable experience for next year's trip back to the state championship.
Defense is the key
Sound fundamentals are key to execution. Amelia fields a grounder with perfect form and notches another assist. Amelia's fielding average and range is outstanding. She is the shortstop and defensive leader for the 12U Lightning.
Pitching Lessons
Pitching lessons are available from Get Game, Inc. See headlines at the top right of the welcome page.
2005 10U - SECOND PLACE
Lightning Places Second at the Fall Classic
Congratulations to the 10U Fort Lauderdale Lightning. The team finished Second at the Plantation Fall Classic Tournament 2005. An outstanding showing by a close knit 10U team. Way to go girls, Adrienne, Alanah, Carolina, Cassie, Charlotte, Coco, Erica, Katie, Kendal, Lauren, Lucia, Quinn, Samantha, Winnie!!
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