FPN 14U Super 60 Rankings: No. 26 through No. 30 Breakdown
NO. 26 / TEXAS BOMBERS GOLD 14U
The Bombers’ organization has grown to be one of the largest in the country, producing competitive teams and talented student-athletes; this is no different for 2018’s Gold 14U team. Bursting with talent, impressive finishes for 14U Gold include an appearance at PGF Premier nationals, 9th in Sparkler Jr Power Pool, and 3rd at Triple Crown Nationals. With a lot of movement in players to different teams and levels for 2018-2019 it will be fun to watch Bombers 14U Gold reload with new faces. The Bomber’s organization is packed with talent at all ages so don’t look for them to slow down anytime soon.
Key Players:
- Mihyia Davis (2020) Louisiana-Lafayette
- Emma Humplik (2021) Texas A&M
- Isabella Torres (2023) Texas A&M
- Kramer Eschete (2021) Louisiana-Lafayette
- Brenom Brown (2023) Texas A&M
- Keely Williams (2022) Texas A&M
- Maggie Herdejurgen (2021) Oklahoma State
NO. 27 / BIRMINGHAM VIPERS KYSER
An exciting young team, Vipers Kyser played a tough summer schedule against some of the nation’s best competition. “As for last summer the team just continually improved from day one. Our biggest challenge was having a couple of key players banged up. as they got healthy the team took off,” said Rick Nash with the Vipers’ organization.
Notable finishes include 9th place at Triple Crown Nationals and 25th in the Colorado Sparkler power pool were the Vipers collected big victories over teams such as Firecrackers Lutterloh/King, Atlanta Vipers McDermott, and Aces Express. At Triple Crown Kyser’s team battled, playing four consecutive games (full 7 inning games) on the elimination day. Nash said the best part of the Triple Crown tournament, “was seeing teams we rarely see and watching our team finally playing as close to healthy as they had all season.”
This is a well-balanced, offensively powerful team that is turning heads on the recruiting and camp trail. Birmingham Vipers Kyser is definitely a program to keep a close eye on over the coming seasons. This Vipers’ team will be coached by Jeff Gillespie, long time head of the Vipers organization. Nash shared, “Danny Kyser will not be continuing as our head coach by his choice. His daughter is one of the best catchers in her class and he thinks it would be better for her future to have another HC.” Gillespie is a knowledgeable and successful coach who Nash said, “will also give our girls the experience of playing for a college level coach and the benefits of this along with his contacts in the college world.”
Key Players:
- Ariel Fox (2023) Uncommitted
- Alex Liddie (2021) Uncommitted
- Maggie Klug (2021) Uncommitted
- Hannah Atwood (2021, P/UT) Uncommitted – “Hannah is a movement pitcher that surprises with her fastball. She keeps getting stronger.”
- Anna Hinkle (2021, UTL) Uncommitted – “Another good hitter that just keeps improving. Anna had a knack for getting a hit when needed and I expect big things from her.”
- Brooke Nash (2021, OF/UTL) Uncommitted – “Makalyn and Brooke are on the radar of multiple DI’s. Both great hitters and excellent defensive players … Brooke was injured at the end of the HS season and a high ankle sprain limited her all summer. She finally started going full speed in mid September and is having a huge fall hitting almost .600 picking up for a team in 18U.”
- Makalyn Kyser (2022, C/3B) Uncommitted – “Makalyn and Brooke are on the radar of multiple DI’s. Both great hitters and excellent defensive players. Makalyn had a huge summer leading our team in pretty much every offensive category.”
NO. 28 / NEBRASKA GOLD – SINGLETON
Beth Singleton’s team had an accomplished summer of highly competitive softball. Nebraska Gold is another beautifully balanced, well-rounded roster with a lot of power. Notable finishes include 7th place at the JO Cup and a co-championship title in the Sparkler Jr Power Pool Elite Division.
“Our most incredible run was at the Colorado Sparkler Jrs in bracket play,” said Singleton. “We won the championship but had to grind through 2 ITB games (including coming back from being down to Firecrackers Brashear 10-2 in the 5th to win 18-11 in extras), 2 more come from behind walk offs (including the championship) and even a bout of altitude sickness to our toughest kid. Just an amazing run and demonstrated what heart these girls have.”
Nebraska Gold is off an running this fall with the addition of three new faces: 2022 pitcher Ruby Meylan, 2021 catcher Kaydence Skiles, and 2022 first baseman and DH Bella Bacon.
Key Players:
- Rylan Ewoldt (2021, SS/3B) Uncommitted – “Hit 31 HRs in her first two years in HS ball, great power and good softball IQ. Rylan has D1 interest and will bring legitimate power to any lineup.”
- Kaelan Schultz (2022, UTL) Uncommitted – “Schultz hit 17 HRs and .505 average this fall as a freshman and is equally good behind the plate, at the corners or showing off her speed and arm strength in the outfield.”
- Ava Rongisch (2022, CF) Uncommitted – “Ava has power 5 interest due to her power lefty bat, top end athleticism and leadership. A true competitor Ava will be a great get for any program.”
- Abby Krieser (2021, CF/3B) Uncommitted – “Krieser is a shutdown defensive centerfielder with great speed, incredible instincts and a canon for an arm.”
- Sophie Cerveny (2021, 2B/OF) Uncommitted – “Sophie is a triple threat slapper who is hard to keep off base and causes havoc once she’s there”
- Grace Hamling (2021, 3B/SS) Uncommitted – “Grace is a natural third baseman, great glove and plays well on run, shutting down any chance at short game. She hits for average and power.”
- Tavia Hausman (2022, 1B) Uncommitted – “Tavia is a power bat that hits in the heart of our lineup, a solid defensive 1st baseman and a strong arm.”
- Kiara Libal (2021, C/SS) Uncommitted – “Kiara has a quick release and ability to throw from the slot that allows her to make highlight reel plays at short and unlikely pick-offs behind the plate. She hits for both average and power.”
- KK Laux (2022, 2B/P/OF) Uncommitted – “A true utility player and competitor Laux plays with heart at all times. KK has great speed and versatility and will likely play 8 position (all but catcher) over the summer. KK can slap, bunt or swing away from the left.”
- Hannah Smith (2021, OF) Uncommitted – “Hannah is a natural outfielder with good reads. Her speed on the bases and ability to short game make her tough to defend.”
- Lexi Wiggins (2021, P) Uncommitted – “Wiggins mixes a devastating change with a solid rise / drop combo. She averages more then a strikeout per inning.”
- Josi Solano (2021, 2B/OF) Uncommitted – “Solano is a slapper with home run power making her impossible to defend. She has great hands and is consistently solid at 2B”
NO. 29 / AMERICAN FREEDOM SHAW
Another program on our Super 60 list that played an extremely challenging summer schedule. This power-packed roster racked up impressive finishes including an appearance at PGF Premier nationals, 9th in the USA Elite Select tournament, and 3rd in the Sparkler Jr Power Pool. Shaw’s core roster has been playing together for many years and the benefits of that are easy to see. American Freedom is a close team who only gets better every time it steps on the dirt together.
Key Players:
- Emily Gilliam (2022, P) Uncommitted
- Piper Hankins (2021, OF) Uncommitted
- Sydney Ingle (2021, OF/UT) Abilene Christian University
- Brooke Johnson (2021, C/3B) Uncommitted
- Gabby Smith (2021, 2B/UT) Abilene Christian University
- Brailey Wasik (2021, P) Sam Houston State University
NO. 30 / BOMBERS GOLD 14U HTX – BURGESS
Another Bomber team that made waves this summer, impressive finishes include 9th at USA Elite Select and 17th Sparkler Jr Power Pool. With another year under Burgess’ belt, new faces, and fresh talent expect the 14U HTX to continue on the tradition of excellence the Bombers’ organization has become known for.
Key Players:
- Nicole Bodeux Uncommitted
- Maddison Azua (2023) Uncommitted
- Victoria Valez Uncommitted
- Katie Lott (2022) Uncommitted
- Victoria Valdez (2022) Uncommitted
- Ellington Whitaker (2022) Uncommitted
