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9YO Storm Black Wins VA State Tournament
Becoming 9YO Virginia State Champions took grit. The 9YO Storm Black team won its first game but lost its second in the Virginia State Tournament. However, after five straight wins and climbing out of the loser's bracket they became Virginia State Champions.
In the final game, the score was 8-7 in the sixth inning. Arlington's opponent Gainesville had the lead until Storm scored two runs. Harrison N. had the two-out game-winning RBI single. B. Lawson was selected as the tournament MVP.
This win qualified the team to compete in the Southeast Regional Tournament in Stafford, VA. Follow the team on Twitter — @arlstorm!
In the final game, the score was 8-7 in the sixth inning. Arlington's opponent Gainesville had the lead until Storm scored two runs. Harrison N. had the two-out game-winning RBI single. B. Lawson was selected as the tournament MVP.
This win qualified the team to compete in the Southeast Regional Tournament in Stafford, VA. Follow the team on Twitter — @arlstorm!
STORM BASEBALL IN THE NEWS
From left to right: 9YO Storm Black, 10YO Storm Black, and 11YO Storm Black.
Three Storm teams won their age-level District 7 championships and qualified to compete at the Virginia Babe Ruth State Tournament. 9YO Storm Black and 11YO Storm Black competed in Districts in Alexandria, VA. 10YO Storm Black hosted their age-level's District Tournament in Arlington at Barcroft Park. All three teams are repeat winners — having won their age-level District Tournaments last in 2018, too.
Three Storm teams won their age-level District 7 championships and qualified to compete at the Virginia Babe Ruth State Tournament. 9YO Storm Black and 11YO Storm Black competed in Districts in Alexandria, VA. 10YO Storm Black hosted their age-level's District Tournament in Arlington at Barcroft Park. All three teams are repeat winners — having won their age-level District Tournaments last in 2018, too.
STORM BASEBALL: It's Tournament Time!
After a successful Spring in the Northern Virginia Travel Baseball League and at practice, it's time for Storm's Summer tournament season. Updates on all teams can be found at our Twitter site: @arlstorm. Follow us!
Columbus Day 2018 Champions —
10YO Storm Black and 9YO Storm Black Place First
at the Sam Fox Fall Classic
Pictured: 10YO Storm Black, 9YO Storm Black and 11YO Storm Red with their Columbus Day weekend tournament trophies.
Columbus Day weekend was filled with success for Storm Baseball teams competing in multiple tournaments in different states. But, it was 10YO Storm Black and 9YO Storm Black who had championship wins right here in Arlington, Virginia. 11YO Storm Black, 10YO Storm Black, 10YO Storm Red, 9YO Storm Black and 9YO Storm Red all competed in The Sam Fox Fall Classic hosted by Arlington Travel Baseball at Barcroft Park.
10YO Storm Black was undefeated through pool play and entered bracket play the number 1 seed. They continued their winning streak in bracket play and won the championship game against the host Arlington Arsenal (ATB) 10U.
The 9YO Storm Black faced the Aldie Senators — a team they had lost to in pool play — in the final game of the tournament. Storm Black's 9YO team won against the number 1 seed and took first place.
The 11YO Storm Red earned second-place at the Fruitland (MD) Columbus Day Blowout tournament. The 12YO Storm Black competed in Ripken Baseball's Aberdeen (MD) Tournament.
10YO Storm Black was undefeated through pool play and entered bracket play the number 1 seed. They continued their winning streak in bracket play and won the championship game against the host Arlington Arsenal (ATB) 10U.
The 9YO Storm Black faced the Aldie Senators — a team they had lost to in pool play — in the final game of the tournament. Storm Black's 9YO team won against the number 1 seed and took first place.
The 11YO Storm Red earned second-place at the Fruitland (MD) Columbus Day Blowout tournament. The 12YO Storm Black competed in Ripken Baseball's Aberdeen (MD) Tournament.
Storm Baseball in the News in 2018
8YO Storm Black Undefeated at 2018 States,
Competes at Regionals in Florida
8YO Storm Black competed in the Southeast Regional Tournament in Ocala, Florida. The team was undefeated throughout the 8YO Virginia State Tournament in Haymarket, VA.
During the State Tournament championship game against the Fluvanna Fire, Storm had a 9-run lead in the fourth inning. Fluvanna fought back, but we held on and won 13-12.
Some highlights from the championship game:
- Clive G led in hitting with four hits in four at bats.
- Booker L had a homerun, scoring two runs, in the first inning.
- Together, the team's bats were alive — the team had 21 hits.
During the State Tournament championship game against the Fluvanna Fire, Storm had a 9-run lead in the fourth inning. Fluvanna fought back, but we held on and won 13-12.
Some highlights from the championship game:
- Clive G led in hitting with four hits in four at bats.
- Booker L had a homerun, scoring two runs, in the first inning.
- Together, the team's bats were alive — the team had 21 hits.
First-Place Wins for Storm Baseball Travel Teams
In the same week, four Storm Black teams took first-place in the Virginia District 7 tournaments, while the 11YO Storm Red were champions at the Father's Day Summer Classic in Essex, Maryland. The 11Y0, 10Y0, 9YO and 8YO Storm Black all advanced to compete in their age level State Tournaments.
Storm Baseball Teams Sweep the Valley
8YO, 9YO, 10YO and 11YO Storm Black win first-place in Winchester Tournament
The 8, 9, 10 and 11-year-old Storm Black teams all won their brackets over the Memorial Day weekend at the Showdown In the Valley tournament in Winchester, VA. The clean sweep by the league was a first for the Storm Baseball travel program. It was also a first for the tournament — no program had won at all age levels in the past.
During the tournament, which Storm teams use as the unofficial start to the summer tournament season, the 8YO Storm Black defeated Winchester, 12-2, in the championship game. The 9YO Storm Black downed the Virginia Stars, 11-5, in its final. The 10YO Storm Black topped Winchester, 9-4, and the 11s Storm Black team beat the Lumberjacks, 1-0.
Tournament highlights:
During the tournament, which Storm teams use as the unofficial start to the summer tournament season, the 8YO Storm Black defeated Winchester, 12-2, in the championship game. The 9YO Storm Black downed the Virginia Stars, 11-5, in its final. The 10YO Storm Black topped Winchester, 9-4, and the 11s Storm Black team beat the Lumberjacks, 1-0.
Tournament highlights:
- 8YO Storm Black won all three of its games by more than 10 runs. Dominic T. belted a three-run homer.
- 9YO Storm Black outscored opponents 60-15 on 54 hits in five games, including RBIs and runs scored by all players.
- After dropping their first pool play game, the 10YO Storm Black buckled down, winning its next four games by a combined 24-7. The key game was an error-free 3-2 win against the same team that bested the Storm earlier.
- 11YO Storm Black returned for its third championship game in three years at Winchester. Defense made clutch plays in critical moments, including game-saving diving catches by center fielder Kieran S. in both the semifinal and championship games. Top hitters were Jamie C., Mason B., Will E., Jack R., and Nathan M., who went a collective 20 for 35 with 14 RBIs.
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2018 Storm Baseball Cooperstown Team — Storm East 2017 Storm Black and Storm Red Cooperstown Teams
Storm Baseball at Cooperstown Dreams Park
Every summer, Storm Baseball's 12YO program sends teams to compete at Cooperstown Dreams Park to do what we do best — PLAY BALL! This past year, the 2018 12YO teams — Storm East and Storm West — competed against 104 teams from all over the United States. Through six games of pool play and bracket tournament games, both teams represented Arlington and had a blast! They faced teams from Michigan, Wisconson and New York during the tournament. Arlington Storm East was coached by Harry Devens and Eric Leonard, while Arlington Storm West was led by coaches Gary Haney and Jim Greenwood.
Storm Baseball's Class of 2017 also sent two Storm teams to Cooperstown. When the Storm Black faced competition at Cooperstown, they went an impressive 5-1 in pool play to finish 17th out of 104. Storm Black was also 1-1 versus the tournament's Sweet 16 teams. The Storm Red battled some adversity in pool play finishing 1-5, but lived up to their reputation of playing hard and challenging their opponents through the final out. Storm Black was led by Head Coach Chris Cardinale and Assistant Coach Roland McAndrews and the Storm Red by coaches Steve Wingate and Bill Gil.
Storm Baseball's Class of 2017 also sent two Storm teams to Cooperstown. When the Storm Black faced competition at Cooperstown, they went an impressive 5-1 in pool play to finish 17th out of 104. Storm Black was also 1-1 versus the tournament's Sweet 16 teams. The Storm Red battled some adversity in pool play finishing 1-5, but lived up to their reputation of playing hard and challenging their opponents through the final out. Storm Black was led by Head Coach Chris Cardinale and Assistant Coach Roland McAndrews and the Storm Red by coaches Steve Wingate and Bill Gil.