14A ASA KC Metros, 1st, 6-0, (6/27/10)

2010 ASA KC METRO CHAMPS!

The ladies prepared for the upcoming Colorado Fireworks Tournament with an undefeated run through the 14A division of the 2010 ASA KC Metro Tournament at Hidden Valley in Blue Springs, MO over the weekend. For the tournament, the Xplosion outscored their opponents 38-5, and got great pitching and defense by allowing only 1 hit in the first three games played, highlighted by back-to-back no hitters in pool play. Bracket play began with resounding victories over the Southside Slammers and the KC Elite, only to be followed by close games against a very good KC Force team.

The championship game was a back and forth classic as the KC Force struck first with a run in the bottom of the 1st, only to have the Xplosion post 3 runs in the 2nd. The Force tied the game at 3 in the bottom half of the 2nd, and the score would remain deadlocked until the top of the 6th after time had expired. In the international tiebreaker, the Xplosion ladies were able to push across a single run in the top half of the inning and hold on for their second victory of the weekend over the Force and the championship.

18A NSC Recruiting Tournament, 3rd (Tied), 5-2, (6/20/10)

The Xplosion again tested their skills against 18A competition and passed the test losing in the single elimination tournament to the area's perennial top club, the KC Peppers Gold. Along the way, the ladies went 2-1 in pool play, before stringing together 3 hard fought wins to reach the tournament semi-finals in the 35 team field. Modified rules were used throughout the entire tournament with runners on base each inning in pool play games. Bracket games also used slightly modified rules with each batter beginning with a 1-1 count. In the end, it was another great weekend of successful softball for the KC Xplosion.

14A ASA Hall of Fame Qualifier, 4th, 4-2, (6/6/10)

The Xplosion came up short in their goal to return to Oklahoma City, but secured a bid for the 14A USA/ASA National tournament in Moline, Illinois with a 4-2, 4th place finish in the Hall of Fame Qualifier in Topeka. The Xplosion offense was on display in 4 of the 6 games played as 3 games were shortened due to the run rule, and the fourth game highlighted by an 8-2 victory over the eventual tournament champs, the Originals. Both losses were by a single run, with the Xplosion eliminated in a tough 1-0 loss to the Originals. Overall, the ladies outscored their opponents 49-7 over the weekend.

Friday Game

KC Xplosion vs. Firestix (Ennis): Won 9-0

Saturday Games

KC Xplosion vs. KC Extreme: Lost 3-2

KC Xplosion vs. Originals (Bernholtz): Won 8-2

KC Xplosion vs. Diamond Skilz Angels (Murphy): Won 13-0

Sunday Games

KC Xplosion vs. Firestix (Knight): Won 17-1

KC Xplosion vs. Originals (Bernholtz): Lost 1-0

Alyvia Simmons (7th grader) - 7 Singles, 6 Doubles, 1 Triple, 3 Walks, went 14 out 0f 21 this weekend at 16A ASA Memorial Day tournament Kansas City Metro.

The traditional Memorial Day stormy weather stayed away this year and nearly perfect conditions awaited the KC Xplosion's return to the diamond for their 2010 summer season. The ladies were challenged with a very good pool to open play and prepare them for single elimination bracket play on Monday. The Xplosion won their pool with a 5-1 record outscoring their opponents 41-9. After a pair of victories in bracket play, the ladies fell in quarterfinal action to the tournament runners-up, the Nebraska Flash. Great job, ladies!

Saturday Pool Games

KC Xplosion vs. Missouri Heat: Won 10-0

KC Xplosion vs. Heartbreakers: Won 8-0

KC Xplosion vs. Neosho Flames: Lost 6-2

Sunday Pool Games

KC Xplosion vs. Diamond Wildcats: Won 9-0

KC Xplosion vs. Omaha Sizzle Blue 93: Won 8-2

KC Xplosion vs. St. Louis Fever: Won 4-1

Monday Bracket Games

KC Xplosion vs. Club Elite Classics: Won 6-0

KC Xplosion vs. St. Louis Stingers 94: Won 6-1

KC Xplosion vs. Nebraska Flash: Lost 6-4