The 2010 season had its ups and downs for the Heat Gold as we played primarily an 18U schedule as a 16U eligible team. We had some exciting wins and some frustrating losses. We played against some of the top competition the northeast has to offer. The one consistent throughout the summer, however, was the fact that these young women had a lot of fun playing together and spending their weekends in royal and gold. This video was made just to show off how much fun we had in 2010.
THE RIDE IS OVER. GOOD LUCK IN COLLEGE LADIES!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
Devens Fall Tournament - Heat Bring the Lumber
The ladies in black and royal had a great weekend in Devens to wrap up the 2010 campaign. Under beautiful skies once again, the Heat took part in the Polar Crush Fall tournament with 3 games on Saturday and 2 more on Sunday. With only one hiccup, the weekend was successful as the girls posted 2 wins, 2 ties and 1 loss. Saturday started out against the Mass Drifters and the ladies pushed out to a 5-2 lead, only to see the Drifters battle back in the final two innings to tie the game at 5 before time expired. The highlight of the game was AJ gunning down the winning run at the plate with a frozen rope following a base hit to right. The second game of the day pitted the Heat against the host Polar Crush and some old and very good friends. The girls jumped out to a 1-0 lead, but the end result was not so great as the Crush bats were too much to overcome and the ladies took a tough 11-2 loss. Kate led the attack with two hits including a double and reached base every at bat. Our third game would be under the lights and the temp dropping to shivering levels. Funny to see the girls and parents wrapped in blankets and hats, but they battled tough. Jess pitched the last couple of innings with numb fingers but held on tough. This time, the Heat spotted the EMass Panthers a 2-0 lead early, only to fight back and tie the game at 2. Panthers took the lead back in the final inning, going up 3-2. But as usual, the Heat never quit and tied the score again behind Kate's single and Sammy's double and new friend Kristen's crazy base running. At the end of the 90 minutes, we were once again tied and finished Saturday with two ties and a loss.
Sunday's schedule was kind as the Heat did not have to take the field until 11:30. The extra rest proved helpful as the ladies took a 7-3 victory behind the left arm of Sarah and AJ's power. With the score tied in the top of the 7th, Jess got the rally going with a slap single. Mary moved her over and Kate followed up with a single to left. AJ then smashed a 3 run homerun. One more insurance run and then Sarah shut them down in the bottom of the seventh for the win. The final game of the weekend would be against the Mass Drifters Devils and this game was never in doubt as the ladies hit it hard and hit it often. Behind another AJ homerun and Mary's homerun to left, Jessica twirled a 5 hitter en route to a 12-1 victory and a perfect way to end 2010.
Weekend memories: Kristen filled in this weekend and helped our depleted roster with some quality and slightly crazy baserunning that allowed the Heat to tie the third game. AJ launched 4 homeruns over the weekend. Between Sarah and Jessica, there were only 7 walks in 5 games, including no walks at all on Sunday. Sammy's and Abby's triples came at important times. Delaney and JulieAnne ripping more dangerous foul balls in two days than I can remember. The team committed only 7 errors - but take the second inning of the Drifters game out of the equation where we muffed the ball 4 times, you are looking at 3 errors in the other 4 games. Loved seeing Lauren and Julia at all 5 games despite their injuries, cheering on their teammates. Kate's on base percentage was 0.800 for the weekend (1.000 on Saturday).
A BIG HUG TO LAUREN for everything she gave this team over the summer. Lauren, we wish you only the best as you get ready for college next year. But we hope to see you over the winter in Manchester a few Saturdays.
Sunday's schedule was kind as the Heat did not have to take the field until 11:30. The extra rest proved helpful as the ladies took a 7-3 victory behind the left arm of Sarah and AJ's power. With the score tied in the top of the 7th, Jess got the rally going with a slap single. Mary moved her over and Kate followed up with a single to left. AJ then smashed a 3 run homerun. One more insurance run and then Sarah shut them down in the bottom of the seventh for the win. The final game of the weekend would be against the Mass Drifters Devils and this game was never in doubt as the ladies hit it hard and hit it often. Behind another AJ homerun and Mary's homerun to left, Jessica twirled a 5 hitter en route to a 12-1 victory and a perfect way to end 2010.
Weekend memories: Kristen filled in this weekend and helped our depleted roster with some quality and slightly crazy baserunning that allowed the Heat to tie the third game. AJ launched 4 homeruns over the weekend. Between Sarah and Jessica, there were only 7 walks in 5 games, including no walks at all on Sunday. Sammy's and Abby's triples came at important times. Delaney and JulieAnne ripping more dangerous foul balls in two days than I can remember. The team committed only 7 errors - but take the second inning of the Drifters game out of the equation where we muffed the ball 4 times, you are looking at 3 errors in the other 4 games. Loved seeing Lauren and Julia at all 5 games despite their injuries, cheering on their teammates. Kate's on base percentage was 0.800 for the weekend (1.000 on Saturday).
A BIG HUG TO LAUREN for everything she gave this team over the summer. Lauren, we wish you only the best as you get ready for college next year. But we hope to see you over the winter in Manchester a few Saturdays.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Great Weekend in Wrentham
In our first action with our new players, our girls proved their mettle in Wrentham at the RI Thunder Fall Tuneup Showcase. Under-manned all weekend, and taking on a mix of Long Island teams and one LOADED Hudson Valley Hurricanes squad, our girls came out with a 2-3 record and should be proud of the way they played. The bats were sah-mokin'!! And the leather a'flyin'. Highlights: AJ's towering blasts against the Long Island Express and the King Philip Pride. Sammy's two run double in the fifth game. Kate gunning down runners against the Heat and Pride. JulieAnne, Mary and Delaney powering their way on base all weekend. Lauren's rbi single against the Pride. We saw lots of good this weekend and are happy to have our newest Heat girls in the dugout with us. Looking forward to next weekend in Devens.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Newest Heat Player.... Bailey Elizabeth
Congratulations to Coach Sarah and Chip on the birth of their precious angel, Bailey Elizabeth. We are looking forward to seeing you soon. Ordering a uniform (#0.5) for her this week - we'll need Baily to play in Devens next month.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Tryouts for 2011 Season
The Hudson Heat Gold 16U will be moving up to a full 18U schedule in 2011 as the Hudson Heat Gold 18U. The schedule will be focused on showcase tournaments in and around the northeast as the Heat players ready for the next step, playing ball in college. We are currently looking to round out our roster with 2-3 players for next year.
Tryouts for the 2011 season will be held at Kiwanis Field in Hudson, NH as follows:
Tryouts for the 2011 season will be held at Kiwanis Field in Hudson, NH as follows:
Thursday, August 12th from 6pm-8pm at Kiwanis Field
Tuesday, August 17th from 6pm-8pm at Kiwanis Field
Saturday, August 21st from 11am-1pm at Kiwanis Field
*Registration and warmups will begin a half hour before scheduled tryout times
Please email Ken Underwood for additional information.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Hotel Living Wraps Up in Maryland
The past three weekends have been busy for the ladies in royal and gold. Filled with hotel breakfasts, team dinners and a boatload of quality softball, the Heat Gold finished up the "travel" portion of the summer schedule this past weekend. With two 18U Showcases under their belt in Rhode Island and Connecticut against some of the best 18U teams in the northeast, the Heat traveled to Maryland for the 2011 16U Summer Sizzler, returning to our true age bracket for the final time this year. Despite a 2-3 record and losing in the quarterfinals to the #1 seed, the Abington Wildcats from Scranton, PA, the ladies played well and enjoyed their time together. Highlights this past weekend included a 17 hit barrage against a Maryland Flames pitcher who had no-hit them the day before, Sammy's homerun on Sunday, SamBam's "ALMOST" homerun two batters later and Kate Dawson's defensive prowess behind the plate in that oppressive weather. Individual game MVP awards were given to Angela (3 rbi's - game 1), Lauren (pitching performance - game 2), Kelsey (2-2, 2 rbi's - game 3), Sammy J (homerun, full out diving effort in left field - game 4) and Jess (3 defensive web gems at first, triple - game 5).Coach's Sidebar: The Crazy Horse Steakhouse will never be the same after a peanut war in the function room. Instigator Award goes to..... drum roll please.... SHARON!!!! Peanut Throwing MVP... goes to Bryce!!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Mukai and Jones Honored
A big congratulations to Angela on making Second Team All-State in Class I softball. Also some big ups to Sammy Jones for making Honorable Mention in Class I. We are proud of you both!!!
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Regular Season Finales - Alvirne, Souhegan, Bishop Guertin
From the Telegraph 5/28
From Telegraph 5/29
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Congratulations Coach Sarah...
Coach Sarah Gagnon became Coach Sarah Brisk last weekend. She was a beautiful bride. Congratulations to Coach Sarah and Chip... we know this is the beginning of a long and happy journey for the two of you.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Friday, April 30, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Friday's High School Action
More Heat players in the news:
From the Lynn Daily Item-
And from the Nashua Telegraph
From the Lynn Daily Item-
And from Seacoast Online: CLICK TO READ
Friday, April 23, 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
High School Season Rockin'
The warm weather is finally here and all our girls are getting busy with their high school teams. The good stories are already coming out in leaps in bounds:
Big props to Abby for her two run walk off homerun in the 8th inning to push her Bishop Fenwick team past Wakefield last week.
Angela tossed a two hitter in her season opener for Souhegan as they walked over Pelham.
Our Campbell girls are on fire with two wins already and SamBam is an RBI machine for the Cougars.
It was Jess and Delaney's Alvirne Broncos against Kate's Exeter Blue Hawks on Wednesday. Jess was pressed into action last minute when Alvirne's #1 could not go because of an injury. Without much of a warmup, she withstood some active Exeter bats (Kate rapped a single to left in the game) but was able to strike out 9 and walk only two as the Broncos came from behind to win their opener.
Looking forward to hearing about all of the successes on the high school diamond this spring.
Big props to Abby for her two run walk off homerun in the 8th inning to push her Bishop Fenwick team past Wakefield last week.
Angela tossed a two hitter in her season opener for Souhegan as they walked over Pelham.
Our Campbell girls are on fire with two wins already and SamBam is an RBI machine for the Cougars.
It was Jess and Delaney's Alvirne Broncos against Kate's Exeter Blue Hawks on Wednesday. Jess was pressed into action last minute when Alvirne's #1 could not go because of an injury. Without much of a warmup, she withstood some active Exeter bats (Kate rapped a single to left in the game) but was able to strike out 9 and walk only two as the Broncos came from behind to win their opener.
Looking forward to hearing about all of the successes on the high school diamond this spring.
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