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OWENSBORO, KENT.- The Orland Park Sparks 18-under began at 9 a.m. and culminated a seven-game day at 2:40 a.m. in posting a 6-1 record in the Kentucky National Qualifier to earn a bid to the Class A ASA National Tournament on July 27-August 3 in Moline. Brianna Nordstrom singled home Emma Jarrell with the deciding tally in a 2-1 decision over the Beverly Bandits in the "if necessary" championship contest. ...more

 

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2008 16th Annual Sparks Invitational - Results

14u

Champions - Ohio Slammers
2nd Place - Sparks
3rd Place - Indy Dreams
3rd Place - Oak Park Windmills Red

12u

Champions – Naperville Diamonds
2nd Place – Munster Magic
3rd Place – Stone City Sharks
3rd Place – Indiana Thunder ‘96

10u

Champions – Munster Magic
2nd Place – Crown Point Bulldogs
3rd Place – Sparks
3rd Place – Wasco Diamonds

 

Sparks Invitational College Showcase - 88 Teams

Held in Elgin, IL

July 17-20, 2008

 

 

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16 and Under

18 and Under

 


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Sparks Pumpkin Fest II
60 Teams

Held in Elgin, IL

October 18 & 19, 2008

 

16u & 18u College Showcase

Pitching Distance is 43 feet for all

 

Entry Form

Roster Form

 

 

For Details contact
sparksoftball@aol.com

 

2009 Tryouts

Where: Centennial Park (15600 S. West Ave)Fields #6 & #7, Tue-Sat and Fields #2 & #3 Sunday

 

Tue. - August 5 Wed. - August 6 Thu. - August 7 Fri. - August 8 Sat. - August 9 Sun. - August 10
Fields #6 & #7 Fields #6 & #7   Fields #6 & #7 Fields #6 & #7 Fields #2 & #3
14u Tryouts 10u Tryouts No 12u Tryouts 10u Tryouts 10u Tryouts
5:00 - 7:00 5:00 - 6:30 Tryouts Scheduled 5:00 - 6:30 8:30 - 10:00 8:30 - 10:00
           
16u Tryouts 12u Tryouts No 16u Tryouts 12u Tryouts 12u Tryouts
6:30 - 8:30 6:30-8:00 Tryouts Scheduled 6:30 - 8:30 10:00 - 11:30 10:00 - 11:30
           
18u Tryouts 14u Tryouts No 18u Tryouts 14u Tryouts 14u Tryouts
8:00 - 10:00 8:00 - 10:00 Tryouts Scheduled 8:00 - 10:00 11:30 - 1:30 11:30 - 1:30
   Please Note:
    
   Any player who hasn't been in our program, please bring a copy of your birth certificate.
 16u Tryouts 16u Tryouts
   There are openings at all age groups and it is advisable for all athletes to tryout each day!
 1:30 - 3:30 1:30 - 3:30
   Players, playing up an age level or down an age level will depend on the Sparks 
    
   Organizational needs at each age level.
   18u Tryouts 18u Tryouts
   ALL CURRENT PLAYERS: There are no positions guaranteed!  You must 
 3:30 - 5:30 3:30 - 5:30
   tryout for a position at your specified age group for 2009!
      
      If any questions, please call Joe Tholl at 708-567-1801 or Bob Landis at 847-985-2575.
      Email sparksoftball@aol.com.

 

Congratulations to our 16u team for their First Place finish at the ASA National Qualifier held in Elgin, IL.

Champs

All of our teams have now qualified for the 2008 ASA National Championships
Congratulations to all teams!

 

10u – Coaches Bill Pattara, John Shenberger, Kim Bakota & Julia Sears

12u – Coaches Dick Ostman, Jessica Walsh & Amanda Matty

14u Red – Coaches Rick Sajewich, Colleen Kilduff & Ali Kelley

14u Black – Coaches Kerri Watt, Mike Watt, Nicole Fletcher & Ali Parker

16u – Coaches Tom DiBiase, Patti Albrecht , Lindsey Major & Christina Roesel

18u Coaches Joe Tholl, Kevin Kelly & Jenna Gesiakowski

 

 

 

Congratulations to the following 2007 & 2008 18U Sparks players:

 

new Tracey Walsh for her commitment to Benedictine University for 2008-09

new Kara Walsh for her commitment to Benedictine University for 2008-09

new Brianna Nordstrom for her commitment to Southern Illinois University for 2008-09

new Kaitlyn Bolanowski for her commitment to University of Indianapolis for 2008-09

new Stephanie Becker for her verbal commitment to Mississippi State University for 2009-10

animated image Katherine Allert for her verbal commitment to Indiana University for 2009-10

animated image Katie Healy for her commitment to Lewis University for 2008-09

animated image  Cassie Walisiak for her commitment to Cornell University for 2008 - 09

animated image  Amanda Bilina for her commitment to Eastern Illinois University 2008 - 09

 

animated image Lindsey Major for her commitment to University of Iowa for 2007 - 08

animated image Kiley Lythberg for her commitment to Central College for 2007 - 08

animated image Mary Ostman for her commitment to Penn State for 2007 - 08

animated image Allison Gage for her commitment to Boston College for 2007 - 08

animated image Christina Roesel for her commitment to University of Louisville for 2007 - 08

animated image Brittany Arrington for her commitment to College of St. Francis for 2007 - 08

animated image Nicole Guska for her commitment to University of Michigan for 2007 - 08

animated image Kelly Cummings for her commitment to University at Buffalo for 2007 - 08

 

National Finishes:(25th place or better)

18 - Under 16 - Under 14 - Under 12 - Under 10 - Under
2003 - ASA Gold 17th Place 2005 - ASA 7th Place 2006 - ASA 25th Place 2004 - ASA 25th Place 2003 - ASA 4th Place
2002 - ASA 3rd Place 2004 - ASA 9th Place 2000 - ASA 13th Place 1998 - ASA 17th Place 2003 - AFA 2nd Place
2001 - ASA 17th Place 2002 - ASA 17th Place 2000 - AFA 2nd Place 1997 - ASA 25th Place 2002 - ASA 17th Place
2000 - ASA 17th Place 2001 - ASA 25th Place 1999 - ASA 25th Place 1996 - ASA 17th Place  
1998 - ASA 25th Place 2000 - ASA 25th Place 1999 - AFA 4th Place
 
1997 - ASA Gold 13th Place
1998 - ASA 3rd Place    
1996 - ASA Natl. Champs   1996 - AFA 5th Place    
1995 - ASA 7th Place   1993 - ASA 25th Place    

 

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