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The pace will start picking up this weekend.  We have tournaments every weekend until it gets too hot to play.  I’m very excited to have 18 teams playing in this weekend’s tournament.  I wasn’t sure how many we would get considering spring break this weekend. This is a league team tournament.  As such, we’ll play be league rules.  Weather calls for 76 degrees and partly cloudy all weekend.  In South MS that means be prepared for anything.  Mostly make sure these girls hydrate.   Watch out for grandparents.  They aren’t used to being outside long periods of time. I’m dealing with some family health issues, so I’m not sure if I’ll make it.  But Ben Gammons will be there as UIC.  It should be a great weekend. Just remember it’s for the kids. Thanks for Playing USA Softball! … [Read more...] about 2024 Harrison-Hancock League Team Tournament Brackets

This is it.. We have a very strong 24 teams signed up for the last tournament of the year.  Brackets are posted below.  The East Central Girls Softball folks would like to express their sincere appreciation for everyone that registered for this weekend.  Even though it’s a short season, it still a pretty good grind between games during the week and tournaments on the weekend.  It will do wonders for their program as they provide opportunities for their kids. The address to the park is Lum Cumbest Park, 18417 Hwy 613, Moss Point, MS 39562.  The forecast is all over the place.  Come prepared for it to be a little chilly and maybe damp.   Otherwise it should be a great day for softball. Thanks for Playing USA Softball! … [Read more...] about 2023 East Central Fall Invitational Brackets

Below are the brackets for this weekend’s St. Martin Fall Invitational Tournament.  We have a tremendous turnout of 28 teams.  That’s over 1/3 of the teams that are playing fall ball.  I continue to be impressed with the turnout.  I never thought all these weekend tournaments would make with just league teams. The address to the field is 11098 Kippie Cut-off, Ocean Springs, MS 39564.  Weather should be fantastic, but it will be a little chilly once the sun goes down.  So plan accordingly. Just a reminder that even though it’s the “End of Fall Brawl,” we still have one more tournament this fall next weekend at East Central. Thanks for Playing USA Softball! … [Read more...] about 2023 St. Martin End of Fall Brawl Invitational Brackets

Below are brackets for this weekend’s Pascagoula Fall Invitational.  The address to the field is 1604 Convent Road, Pascagoula, MS.  I don’t know if this is the precise address.  But it will lead you to the north parking lot.  This is a lot closer to the fields we are using. Weather is supposed to fantastic.. looks like we’re setup for a good day.  There will be a contest for best team costumes and tent decorations.  We hope everyone has a great and safe day at the ball park. Thanks for Playing USA Softball! … [Read more...] about 2023 Pascagoula Fall Invitational

Below are brackets for this weekend’s 2023 Saucier Fall Invitational.  We have a very strong registration of 23 teams.  So it looks like a long fun day in Saucier this Saturday.  The address to the field is 23715 Saucier Lizana Road, Saucier, MS. There will be a costume and tent decorating contest.  It’s always a great time.  If the players have a jersey number on their costumes, they can wear them in the games.  Just make sure it doesn’t hinder their movement and it’s safe for them to play. A word about pickup players.  Teams that are shorthanded may pickup a maximum of two players to make a total of 10.  They cannot go over 10 players at any time.  If a player on the team’s official roster shows up, they must immediately replace the pickup player.  The first pickup must play RF.  The second pickup must play RC.  Pickups also must bat last in the batting order.  Pickups must be registered in the same league as the team.  It doesn’t matter which team or division they play in, they just must be age eligible.  Everyone has submitted rosters.. pickups must be listed to be eligible.  Hopefully I’ve explained this clearly.. but feel free to ask questions if you need explanation. A clarification in Coach Pitch and 10u when the Coach Pitcher comes in.  We have a discrepancy between League and All-Stars.  One says a ball hits the Coach Pitcher that it’s dead and other says it’s live.  We’ve made the decision that it’s a dead ball and replay the pitch.  I plan to go through all the rules in the off-season to make it more consistent. One note near and dear to all of us.  Softball will be back in the Olympics in 2028.  The home country gets to add a number of events with a connection to the host country.  The organizing committee added both baseball and softball.  The National Council Meeting will be held in Oklahoma City at the end of October.  So I’m sure I’ll hear more about it. Thanks for Playing USA Softball! … [Read more...] about 2023 Saucier Fall Invitational Brackets