Dani Miller, SHB Alumni and Notre Dame Senior Make Top 50 Watch List.

Dani Miller (Notre Dame) – Senior – Infield – Edison HS, Huntington Beach, Calif., and 50 other student-athletes have been selected for the “Watch List” for the 2012 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year award, the Amateur Softball Association (ASA) of America announced.  The USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year award, given by the National Governing Body for softball in the United States, is designed to recognize outstanding athletic achievement by female collegiate softball players across the country. Read more…

Former SHB Player Goes 5 For 7 In Collegiate Debut.

Former South Huntington Beach Girls Softball player and 2011 Edison HS graduate Ancia Purdy had a great start in her first college softball game.  The Sonoma State Freshman had five hits to pace a solid offensive effort as her team rolled to a doubleheader sweep of the Academy of Art in their season opener on Saturday afternoon at Seawolf Field in Rohnert Park, CA.  The Sonoma Seawolves came from behind in both games, winning the opener, 5-3, and the nightcap, 8-3.  The wins push the Seawolves’ record to 2-0 on the season. The Urban Knights fall to 0-4.  Read more…
 
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SHB 14U1 team AFLAC played at the West Grove Halloween Spooktacular, taking 2nd place in the one-day tournament. The girls were on fire from the first pitch against Fountain Valley in the first game winning 6-0, followed up in the second game against Cerritos, again winning 6-0.  After a one game break, the bat’s and pitching came alive again with a 15-2 win over Cypress!  The Championship Game was exciting, with AFLAC  eventually falling to Buena Park.   There were many hits and great plays all day long by everyone on the team. Way to go team AFLAC !

This week’s photo and commentary was sent to us by Allison Taylor:

This was an awesome catch by Sammi Schofield during one of the games between our 10U select team and Orange Canyon. This ball was well hit in the gap between 2nd and short and Sammi was able to run it down and catch it back handed for the out. It was a great game by both teams with Orange Canyon taking the win.

Yes winning is great!  Exercise and learning new skills are also very important.  However, life lessons taught on the field, that carry over to our everyday lives are paramount.  How to get along with others and work through challenges together.  It teaches our youth the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship.  It teaches them the thrill of winning and how to be a gracious loser.  It also teaches them that nothing comes easy.  If you want to be a better player, you must practice.  That there is no “I” in Team.

To the parents, I say, let the kids play.  We have had our time on the field.  We need to realize that this is a bunch of girls playing a game.  Nothing more.  So instead of taking it so seriously, go to the fields with the intent to simply watch a softball game.  Maybe grab a meal at the snackbar and say hello to a friend.

The holidays are upon us.  It is a time to be with family and friends.  So at the Turkey Tournament this Thanksgiving, remember to cheer for the girls, they are the ones playing the game.

See you ‘round the bases!

Our new Home page features rotating pics of our players and teams.  We will also be selecting a Photo Of The Week for the Home page, so please send in your great shots of that awesome slide into home plate or just of the girls having fun!  You can send photos to webmaster@shbgfs.org.

The Home page will also highlight key dates and happenings, so don’t forget to check for updates.

We’ve added this new Blog to the site, so please comment on blog postings and let’s get the conversation going! If you’d like to write a regular blog section or just send in your thoughts once in awhile – we welcome your contributions!  We’d love to have some posts from the girls’ point of view, as well as coaches, parents, friends and families.  Send your submission and accompanying photo to webmaster@shbgfs.org and we’ll get it posted.

Finally, we’ll be sending out a monthly email newsletter with news, season highlights, photos and great game commentary.   Sign up to receive your copy in the box at the bottom of the page.

So, there you have it…our new website and blog.  If you have any ideas or suggestions to make the site more interesting, drop a note to webmaster@shbgfs.org.