🗓️ Event Overview
A high-energy weekend of competition, camaraderie, and fun wrapped up at the Pre-Memorial Day Remember & Honor Event! With 24 teams across 2 age groups, the parks were packed with passionate players, supportive families, and great softball moments.
Highlights:
💥 Total Games Played: 59
🎯 Fields Used: 6
- # of run rules (we track this to measure the competitive parity of our events & pool play matchups)
- Total Run Rules: 8
🥇 Event Champions:
12U: Diamond Devils – McGhee
14U: C-4 Brard
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🌟 Player’s Spotlight:
Each event, we spotlight a few athletes who stood out for their performance, attitude, and impact on the game.
Team Name/Player Name: Diamond Devils McGhee – Riley Wallace
Stats: .556. batting average, .714 on base percentage, & a 1.111 slugging percentage. 5 hits with 2 singles, 1 double, and 2 triples with 3 RBIs, 5 walks & no strikeouts.
Why They Stood Out:
Riley’s weekend helped drive the Diamond Devils to the weekend championship victory through power & discipline at the plate and elite speed with 2 triples in the same weekend. Her dominant offensive performance was a key in their age division leading 32 runs scored on Saturday & 8 runs on Sunday in route to their championship game victory, congrats Riley on a job well done!
Team Name/Player Name: C-4 Brard – Lucy Harding
Position: Pitcher
Stats: 40 strikouts & a 0.797 ERA.
Why They Stood Out:
Lucy’s dominance on the mound drove the strong defensive performance of C-4 in their undefeated pool play & braclet play run. The elite pitching & clutch performances in tightly contested games as C-4 won all games on Sunday by 2 runs or less & only allowed 10 runs to be scored across 7 games. The C-4 team Brard also shutout top Saturday pool performer Nevada Lighting Snow & Lady Sharks – Garay. Congrats Lucy on a job well done!
Team Name/Player Name: C-4 Brard – Josie Cogle
Stats: .357 batting average
Why They Stood Out: Josie’s strong batting average stands out in C-4 wins as they commonly won gritty, tightly-contested games such as 2-0, 1-0, 5-4, & 2-1 on Sunday showing that runs were hard to come by! Her competitive spirit, composure, and contact hitting helped anchor the team’s offense and set the tone for clutch execution! Congrats Josie on a job well done!
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🧢 Team Shoutouts – Pool Play
12u Pool Play Shoutouts – Event Leaders
Diamond Devils – McGhee
Undefeated Pool Champions (3-0)
The Diamond Devils dominated pool play with a perfect 3-0 record. They led Pool 1 in Run Differential (+17) and Runs Scored (32), proving to be an offensive powerhouse while holding opponents to just 10 runs total. A balanced attack and tough defense make them a team to watch going into bracket play!
Crush 2025 – Cass
Solid 2-1 Finish with Defensive Grit
Crush closed pool play with a strong 2-1 showing and tied for the lowest Runs Allowed (10) in the pool. Their disciplined play and consistent scoring (21 RS) helped secure second place. They’ll be looking to carry that momentum into bracket play.
Club All Star – Espinoza
Hard-Fought Victory and Competitive Spirit
Club All Star picked up a solid win and scored a total of 19 runs—just three shy of the top team—showing they can swing with the best. With a better run margin, they could’ve easily been in the top two. Expect them to make some noise in bracket play.
Crucial – Nino
Resilience Award
Despite a tough pool run, Crucial showed heart and hustle every game. These experiences build grit and growth—qualities that win championships in the long run. Keep grinding, ladies!
14U Pool Play Shoutouts – Event Leaders
As pool play wraps up, it’s time to recognize the top-performing teams across all 14U pools. These squads didn’t just top their groups—they made noise across the entire event with standout stats and team-first execution.
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Best Run Differential: NV Lightning – Snow (Pool 5 1st place) (+27)
Record: 3-0-0
Runs Scored (RS): 38 (#1 in Event)
Runs Allowed (RA): 11
Highlight: NV Lightning – Snow led the event in run differential with a dominant +27 through their hot bats & event leading 38 runs scored in pool play!
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Most Runs Scored: NV Lightning – Snow (Pool 5 1st Place) (38 RS)
Record: 3-0-0
Highlight: The Lightning brought thunder to the plate, racking up 38 runs—the highest total in the division. Their offense was deep, dynamic, and relentless.
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Fewest Runs Allowed: CA Breeze – Crowder/Asaro (Pool 2 1st place) (3 RA)
Record: 3-0-0
Runs Scored (RS): 25
Run Differential (RD): +21
Highlight: CA Breeze was airtight defensively, allowing only 3 runs across 3 games—the lowest in the entire 14U division. Their pitching & dominant defense lead to them winning pool 2!
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Honorable Shoutouts – Pool Winners Who Handled Business:
POOL 1 – C-4 Brard
Record: 3-0-0
RD: +17 | RA: 5 | RS: 22
Highlight: One of the stingiest defenses in the event, C-4 was consistent and balanced across all phases.
POOL 3 – Phantom Elite Ortiz
Record: 2-1-0
RD: +11 | RA: 11 | RS: 22
Highlight: Top of the division in offense (runs scored) while holding their own defensively to finish #1 in a competitive pool.
POOL 4 – BAPA Select Parker
Record: 2-0-1
RD: +11 | RA: 5 | RS: 16
Highlight: Stayed unbeaten with clean defense and clutch hitting—another team that only gave up 5 runs total.
Final Word:
Whether it was airtight defense, hot bats, or tactical execution—these teams led their pools and the event. Congrats to all who showed up with purpose and played the game the right way.
We love seeing teams rise to the challenge and support one another — if your squad had a standout moment, tag us on Instagram with #CFTHighlights to be featured in our next blog!
🧢 Team Shoutouts – Bracket Play 12u
Diamond Devils – McGhee
12u Champions – 5-3 Final Victory
The Diamond Devils finished what they started. After going undefeated in pool play, they stayed hot in bracket play—grinding out a close 3-2 win in the semifinals before edging out Crush 2025 – Cass in a thrilling 5-3 championship game. With timely hitting and tough defense, the Devils proved they’re built for pressure and walked away as deserving champions!
Crush 2025 – Cass
Runner-Up with a Strong 11-1 Semifinal Victory
Crush stormed into the finals after a commanding 11-1 win over Club All Star – Espinoza. Their offense was electric and their defense sharp all weekend long. In the final, they gave the Devils all they could handle, falling just short in a tight battle. Hats off to Crush for a hard-fought second-place finish!
Crucial – Nino
Biggest Turnaround Performance
Crucial came into bracket play winless from pool play, but showed incredible growth with a near upset against the top-seeded Diamond Devils. They pushed the champs to the edge in a nail-biting 3-2 semifinal loss, proving just how fast things can turn around when grit meets heart. Major respect to this squad!
Club All Star – Espinoza
Semifinalists with Strong Offensive Sparks
Club All Star finsished bracket play with a 6-2 win over Crucial, showcasing sharp execution and clutch plays. Though they fell to Crush in the semifinals, they held their heads high after a weekend of solid team ball and leadership from the dugout.
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Final Thoughts
This bracket was a showcase of what youth softball is all about—competitive spirit, teamwork, and growth under pressure. Congratulations to Diamond Devils – McGhee for taking home the title, and kudos to all teams for putting on a show!
🧢 Team Shoutouts – Bracket Play 14u
🔴 Batbusters – Gomes/Clark (Pool 3)
After a strong Saturday showing, Batbusters – Gomes/Clark dropped only one game in pool play — a tough matchup against Phantom Elite – Ortiz, who’s also in the semis. On Sunday, they stayed composed and focused, edging out WA Angels Futures – Davis and then Cal Nuggets Gold – Innerst to advance to the semifinals to play against Phantom – Millerts, where they found a strong rhythm to establish a 15-0 victory. In the championship game, Clark fell short in a 7-inning battle against C-4 Brard in a highly contested 2-1 loss. Great job, ladies, way to battle it out to the end!
🔴 Phantom – Millerts (Pool 2)
The story of resilience. After going 0-3 in pool play, Phantom – Millerts flipped the switch on Sunday, storming through bracket play with wins over BAPA Select – Parker, Lady Tritons – Tim, and finally Suncats – Ambrose. They’ve proven that a slow start doesn’t define a team. They may have run out of gas in their semifinal as they fell 15-0 to Batbusters Gomes-Clark.
🔴 Phantom Elite – Ortiz (Pool 3)
A weekend of perfection. Phantom Elite – Ortiz remains undefeated going into the semifinal, showcasing balanced play, solid pitching, and clutch hitting. They knocked out Club All Star – Garza 6-4 in a gritty quarterfinal win to meet the only other remaining undefeated team in the semifinal in C-4 Brard where they ultimately met their match in a highly competitive, ITB game, where they would fall 5-4 to C-4 Brard comeback efforts after leading 4-1.
🔴 C-4 – Brard (Pool 1)
C-4 – Brard has done everything right so far. Undefeated in pool play & bracket play, they brought that momentum into Sunday, including a statement 1-0 win over top pool performer NV Lightning – Snow, the Pool 5 #1 seed. They came back from a 4-1 deficit against Phantom Elite – Ortiz to ultimately win in ITB with a 5-4 victory. So far, they have found ways to win close games when it matters most! They found a way to win the 7-inning championship game 2-1 against Batbusters Gomes/Clark, highlighting their gritty ability to find a way to win close games, as they had 4 consecutive wins by 2 or fewer runs! Great job, ladies and congratulations on the championship win!
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📸 Photo Gallery
Can be found at the bottom of the page! Not all events will have a photo gallery nor will all photos make the gallery. Event photos can be submitted by direct messaging our Instagram account or tagging us in posts with #CFThighlights
💬 From the CFT Team
We’re proud to host events where athletes can grow, compete, and connect. Thank you to every coach, player, and parent who brought energy and integrity to the field this weekend.
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🛠️ ⚠️ Disclaimer
This blog is for informational and celebratory purposes only. Player highlights are selected at the discretion of CFT staff. All game results are unofficial until confirmed by Tourney Machine. We unfortunately cannot highlight every single player, but we hope to provide a unique aspect to our event through this blog series. We could not do this without you all so thank you for playing with CFT
