Utah - Here we come!!

Dear Girls,

I know that it has been a long, long, long, time since I have posted any
blog. Time just seems to get away from me....as you all get older you will
all understand. I believe that this is all of our "swan" song from Bonita
Valley, let's make it the most memorable and win the 2009 14U National
Championship. We have reached goals one and two now we have to achieve goal
number three. I am so proud of each and every one of you. You have all
worked hard this summer and have sacrificed many things. I hope you have had
fun this summer all-star season. I hope you have learned some things and
have grown as a person and a super softball player. Myself and the coaches
can honestly say that this group of girls are all tremendous young ladies
and athletes. We have enjoyed working with you and we have had lots of fun.

Don't forget......

"Offense wins games. Defense wins Championships!!"

Let's go BV!! Let's take it all in Utah!!
Coach Mary Lou

14U All-Star Car Wash

Please come out and support the 14U All-Star team on Sunday, July 19^th.  We are holding a car wash from 8am – 1pm at Longs Drug Store, 880 Third Avenue (corner of 3^rd and L St).  $5.00 donation requested.

 

Thanks!

Finalist in Santee

Girls,

Yes we lost a game......truly no big deal......remember what our goals are for the season.  These tounaments are preparing us for our goals.  Losing the way we did was somewhat bizarre oh well we can learn from it and move on.....let's brush it off and move on to the next tounament in Los Alamitos.  I am so very proud of each and everyone of you...the way you all work together, pick each other up, and the way you all seem to get along. 

Please think about these words for the week......

If you give 100%, and still come up short on the scoreboard, there is nothing to be ashamed of, learn from it and don't make excuses.............even if the umpire does make a mistake............good thing it wasn't the District Championship game. 

And finally,

"Never let defeat have the last word."

Let's go BV.

Yours truly,

Coach Mary Lou

PYL 14U Champs

Girls,

Way to bring home the first place trophy. You all did an outstanding job this weekend. The coaches, the parents and I are all so proud of all of you. The way you all play on the field is like a well oiled machine. Our team is successful because you are all doing your jobs not only in games but in practices. So far all of the hard work is paying off. Our next stop and step is Santee. Now we all know what Santee and all the other teams for that matter want to do to a team like ours........I think we all know........well anyway let's continue our winning ways and bring home the championship once again this weekend.

Here are some words for this week:

"There's no force stronger than the surge of confidence that comes with
accomplishment. Once started, there's no stopping success."

 Let's work hard in practice this week and show those teams in Santee that BV is the BEST. Offense wins games but Defense wins Championships.

Coach Mary Lou

2009 14U PQ Champs

Girls,
I just wanted to say congratulations for winning the PQ Memorial Tournament. You all put forth great effort and had great determination. The coaches and I all liked how you worked together and played really outstanding softball.

Many people throughout the weekend complimented our team and how good you all are. They commented on what great sportsmanship you displayed and on what great hitters you all are. Keep up the outstanding work.

Here are some words to think about:

"People who enjoy what they're doing, invariably do it well."

I think you all had fun this weekend. It was definitely a great championship win. Have a good day off today, see you all at practice on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.

Coach,
Mary Lou

HERE WE GO!

To the 14U all star team, coaches, team moms, parents and fans:

We are two days away from beginning out 2009 tournament season. We have
been coming together at practice really well. Everyone the girls, the coaches, the team moms and of course the parents have been doing an awesome job. I am really excited about this team and feel really good that we will be able to reach all of our goals.

A big focus to winning will be how well we play as a team. Here is a quote
to think about.

"Teamwork is the merging of the skills and talents of a group of people into
a single force much stronger than that of any individual. This force is
unbeatable, it enables those who work together to win together."

Let's play hard and have fun. Also remember offense wins games, defense
wins championships.

Let's go BV.
Coach Mary Lou

Update from 14U

Hey Everyone!

Thanks for all of your support so far.  I just wanted to remind you of upcoming fundraisers for the 14U Gold All-Star team.

May 21^st – Rubio’s East H Street

May 26^th – Totally Toppings

June 3^rd – Pat and Oscar’s Eastlake

June 24^th – Rubio’s East H Street

This is day 3 of our practices and the girls are working really hard.  Their first tournament is just around the corner at Rancho Penasquitos, May 22^nd – May 25^th.  If you are unable to come out to the games that weekend, stay tuned on the website for updates on our games.

Go 14U Gold All-Stars!

14U Upcoming Fundraisers

Thanks to all of you for supporting the 14U Gold All-Star Team this past weekend with our bake sale and car wash ticket sales.  Although the car wash isn’t until July 19^th from 8am – 1 pm at Longs Drug Store on 3^rd Avenue, it’s never too early to buy a ticket!   Contact us if you are still interested in buying a ticket.  Otherwise, mark your calendar and come see us on July 19^th.

Besides our fundraiser at Rubio’s on May 21^st and June 24^th at the Rancho Del Rey location, we are also adding a fundraiser at Totally Toppings, 2240 Otay Lakes Road (Vons shopping center), on May 26^th from 5pm – 10pm.  Yummy!  

Please bring the flyers with you when you go in so they know you’re supporting our team.

Thanks for all of your support! 

The 14U Gold All-Star Team

2009 All-Star Start

Girls,

Just a quick note to let you know how excited myself and the coaching staff are about this team for the summer tournament season.  We think that we will be very competitive and will be able to dominate at all the tournaments.

We start off at PQ in a couple of weeks so lets work hard together to prepare for out first 2009 tournament.  Think about the goals we have set for the season --- to win districts, states and nationals.

Here are some words to think about:

"The loftier the goals, the higher the risk, the greater the glory."

Have a super weekend -- good luck to the teams in the championship games.  Be ready and prepared for our first practice on Monday.  See you all there.

Go BV.

Coach Mary Lou

14 U Gold All-Stars Fundraisers

14U Gold All-Stars Fundraisers

The 14U Gold All-Star Team will be selling baked goods at closing ceremonies and will also be distributing flyers for fundraisers at the Rubio’s located at 1016 Tierra Del Rey in Chula Vista scheduled for Thursday, May 21^st from 4 – 9pm and Wednesday, June 24^th from 4 – 6pm.  We will also be raffling a gift certificate to Outback Steakhouse.  Car wash tickets will also be sold.  Our table will be set up by the snack bar.  Don’t miss your opportunity to support the 14U Gold All-Star Team.

Please bring the attached Rubio's flyer for the fundraiser on Thursday, May 21^st, from 4 – 9pm.

 Please bring the attached Rubio’s flyer for the fundraiser on Wednesday, June 24^th, from 4 – 6pm.

2009 BVGASA 14U Gold All-Stars

Announcing our 2009 BVGASA 14U Gold All-Stars:
Alexa M. - Wild Wahinez
Amy S. - Dark Knights
Ari G. - Baby Got Bats
Carlee W. - Dream Team
Corina B. - Dream Team
Dylan C. - Showdown
Hannah F. - Dream Team
Kacie M. - Pink Tigers
Kali S. - Baby Got Bats
Karla M. - Dream Team
Keana N. - Majestics
Lauren G. - Assassins
Lorena K. - Baby Got Bats
Sashel P. - Majestics

Bonita Valley -v- Cavaleras

Down by 6 at the top of 6^th inning.  Scored 1 run in 6^th.  Our number 12 batter Cassie Bolin got on with a single, followed by number 13 batter Jodi Adair who hit a double past the shortstop to start the rally.  The top of the line up continued the rally with Claire Winn hitting a 2run RBI , Erika Forget, and Brianna Conser loaded the bases.  Lorena Kellogg hit a triple to the fence scoring a 3 run RBI.  She then stole home on a passed ball which put BV ahead 7-6.  Kylie Steagall battled at the plate with a 9 pitch at bat.  She was fielded out for the 3^rd out in the inning.
 

Kacie Morton relieved an injured Cassie Bolin on the mound who took a hard line drive in the ribs.  Cassie finished pitching the inning and was able to continue with a clutch hit at the top of the 7^th.  Kacie caused the batters to fly out to Allana Hille at shortstop, Brianna Conser in Center Field, and the third out was a strong defensive fielded out between shortstop and first baseman Sonia Mazon.

Bonita Valley came from behind for a great win.  They are 2-0 in pool play with the third game tomorrow.

14U All-Star Photos

Hey everyone,

Matt has been taking some great photos at all the games and he's uploaded them to a photo hosting site. The link is on the right for your convenience. :) Thanks Matt! I hope everyone enjoys the photos...

--Sam!

Good job girls!

Good job on your win today and proceeding into tomorrows semifinals play!  You girls are great!

 

Jodi’s mom