Led by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Player of the Year Kristen Wood, the Wisconsin Lightning 18U Black softball team took seventh place out of 104 teams in the 18U USA/ASA “A” Nationals in Normal, Illinois. The Lightning won their pool by defeating Velocity, CA 4-1 and the Lemont Rockers JJ, IL 1-0. They advanced on to [...]
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WI Lightning 16U NSA B World Series champs
The WI Lightning 16U Fastpitch Team are the 2011 NSA “B” World Series Girls Softball Champions. Twelve girls from Wisconsin and Illinois came together to win the NSA “B” World Series held in Hamilton County, Indiana just outside of Indianapolis. WI Lightning 16U defeated Team Nike from Fishers, IN 6-0 for the title. The World [...]
Wisconsin Lightning softball tryouts Aug 13 and 14
2011 – 2012 Wisconsin Lightning Fastpitch Tryouts for girls ages 7 – 18 years old looking to join a competitive fastpitch organization will be Aug. 13 and 14 at Wilmot High School. The teams play in local, state and national competitions, including ASA, NSA and USSSA tournaments. Those trying out should bring softball gear (glove, cleats, [...]
Wisconsin Lightning softball to host clinic
Wisconsin Lightning Girls Fastpitch will be conducting a softball clinic for ages 8 to 12, July 30, 9 a.m. to noon at Wilmot High School diamonds. Participants will have a chance to develop fundamentals with proven coaching in an individual skills and drills environment. To pre-register email Name, Age, Address and Phone to santigrossi@gmail.com . [...]
Battle of the Borders results
Here are the results for the Battle of the Borders, NSA Qualifier, Softball Scholarship Tournament, hosted by Wisconsin Lightning softball June 22-24. 10U: 1st Place: Richmond Rockets 2nd Place: Schaumburg Sluggers 3rd Place: Wisconsin Lightning 12U: 1st Place: Queen of Diamonds 2nd Place: Wallbangers Blaze 3rd Place: Bordertown Bandits Black 14U: 1st Place: Wisconsin Lightning [...]
Wisconsin Lightning Fastpitch to host Battle of the Borders this weekend
On June 24, 25 and 26 Wisconsin Lightning Fastpitch is hosting its annual NSA Qualifying “Battle of the Borders” girl’s fast pitch softball scholarship tournament at Central High School’s Sorenson Fields, Salem Grade School and Wilmot High School. (Dates now corrected — DH) Over 60 teams, from Wisconsin and Illinois, will be competing in 10U, [...]
Lightning 10U takes first in tournament
Wisconsin Lightning Fastpitch 10U team won first place at the Northern Ice Memorial Day Classic Tournament this past weekend in Wauconda, Ill. Lightning beat St. Charles Comets, McHenry Jr Warriors, and Northern Ice to make it to the Championship game. They beat Northern Ice 6-0 in the Championship game to take first place and bring [...]
Lightning golf outing this weekend
Wisconsin Lightning Youth Athletics will host its annual golf outing on Saturday, September 18th at Nippersink Country Club, N1055 Tombeau Road. The event will raise money for the Wisconsin Lightning Softball organization. Lighting Youth Athletics develops girls’ softball skills, but also work on skills such as character, morals and physical and mental discipline. Girls involved [...]
Wisconsin Lightning Softball sign-ups this week
Tryouts for the Wisconsin Lightning Softball teams for the 2011 will be in August. Tryouts will take place at Wilmot High School softball fields, 3173 116th St., on the following dates and times: Aug. 14 and 15 – 10U, 9 to 11 a.m.; 12U to 14U, noon to 3 p.m.; 16U to 18U, 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 17 — 10U 5 [...]
Wisconsin Lightning 10U Black wins state tournament
Wisconsin Lightning 10U Black won the NSA State Tournament this past weekend in Middleton, for the second year in a row. Lightning went undefeated in the tournament. The team won against Fox River Rush, Racine Belles and Wisconsin Lightning 10U Silver. The championship game was against against Fox River Rush.
Lightning to host 56-team tournament this weekend
Wisconsin Lightning Fastpitch is hosting its annual NSA Qualifying “Battle of the Borders” girl’s fast pitch softball tournament at Central High School’s Sorenson Fields, Salem Grade School and Wilmot High School this weekend. Over 56 teams, from Wisconsin and Illinois, will be competing in 10U, 12U, 14U and 16U age groups on June 25, 26 [...]
Lightning Youth Athletics accepting coach resumes
Lightning Youth Athletics , a 10-18U girls fast pitch softball travel program, is accepting resumes for all age level volunteer coaches for the 2010-2011 season. Please mail resume, references and credentials to LYA, PO Box 154, Salem, WI 53168-0154 or email to sthbadger@wi.rr.com by July 6. Panel interviews will be Wed, Aug. 4 at [...]
Lightning 10U takes Beloit Early Bird tournament crown
Wisconsin Lightning 10U Black went 6-0 and won the Beloit Early Bird Tournament May 14 to 16. They started with a win Friday night against SYA Fury, then Saturday took two more wins over Bordertown Bandits and Stateline Starz. The weekend concluded with three wins on Sunday to Lakeland Ledgends, Darien Fusion and Bordertown Bandits for the championship.
Lightning to host golf outing Oct. 3
Wisconsin Lightning Youth Athletics will host its annual golf outing on Saturday, Oct. 3 at Twin Lakes Country Club, 1230 Legion Drive, Twin Lakes. The event will raise money for the Wisconsin Lightning Softball and the Wisconsin Lightning Basketball organizations Lighting Youth Athletics develops girls’ softball and basketball skills, but also work on skills such [...]
Wisconsin Lightning 14U World Series Champs
The Wisconsin Lightning struck early and often in the 14U National Softball Association “B” World Series Softball Championship this week in Merrillville, Ind. The Lightning finished far ahead of the other 80 teams in the 14U brackets with 56 runs to their opponents 16 and a 9-0 record to bring home the trophy as World [...]
