Gutierrez, Jayden Another Oklahoma commit, Tiare Jennings was a standout player in last weekends Boulder IDT tournament. Jocelyn Alo. Web2019 NEXTGen UNDER30 WINNERS 04 EDUCATION K-12 Continued Karla Shirazi Casady School Foreign Language Karla Zuniga Casady School Spanish Teacher Stephanie Watkins Head Men's Basketball Coach. Ballard, Trace While at UCO, Marotte developed a nationally recognized program of developmental adapted physical education. Because thats who she is., More:'He's remarkable': How Kenny Gajewski tamed his stuttering to become face of OSU softball. <> endstream 11 0 obj OC Batbusters 2006 - Present FloSports, Inc. All rights reserved. 6 0 obj 24 recruit by Extra Inning Softball and No. Irwin, Rafael Her dad, Bill Owens, was a friend of Haning's and a renowned pitching coach in the area. The Rise Of The OC Batbusters - FloSoftball Self, Diego WebDr. Westervelt, Naut WebCongratulations to our players on our 18U, 16U, and 14U teams who made 1st and 2nd Team at the Triple Crown Fastpitch Don Battles On Showcase. The program quickly grew to include multiple teams for various age groups. There is no additional information to display: She has been a member of the Oklahoma Education and National Education associations and the Oklahoma Southern District and American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. It really comes down to an unwillingness to settle for second, Stith said. Baser holds a master of arts in speech from Oklahoma State University and a doctor of education in higher education administration from Oklahoma State University. They have a coach thats very much like me, Gasso said. Brewer, Trey "(Carrie) Dolan pitched the championship game against the Choppers, who weren't called the Choppers then," Haning said. McWilliams, Noah Piers, Michael Stay in the loop with news, updates and exclusive content from the alliance team. Marotte was the president of the OCW Faculty Association and Faculty Senate at the time the college transitioned to OCLA. OBU Alumni | Oklahoma Baptist University Forget about the ides of March; its the mayhem of college softball we are Copyright Advanced Sports Media 2018, All Rights Reserved | Fastpitchnews.com 5855 Green Valley Circle, Suite 303, Culver City, CA 90230. This season, nine former Batbusters are Sooners, constitutingmore than a third of the roster. "I had no idea that softball itself would be as big as it is now, let alone the Batbusters," Stith said. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Freeman, Hide/Show Additional Information For Ethan Scott, Hide/Show Additional Information For Joshua Udoumoh, Hide/Show Additional Information For Nigel Wilcox, Hide/Show Additional Information For Ricky Brown, Hide/Show Additional Information For Paul King, Hide/Show Additional Information For Riley McGuirk, Hide/Show Additional Information For Caleb Riggs, Hide/Show Additional Information For Ty Lippoldt, Hide/Show Additional Information For Legend Barrett, Hide/Show Additional Information For Trey Green, Hide/Show Additional Information For Byke Burrow, Hide/Show Additional Information For Trey Doomes, Hide/Show Additional Information For Kayden Carter. I love this game. <> She was sharp at the Boulder IDT tournament this past weekend. vtobq.routesense.us Hill, Justin There are 3 CEO's of large companies and countless other successful former players, some of whom have daughters that are Batbusters. All rights reserved. We work very well together. Tiare Jennings. "I was just amazed. This website is powered by SportsEngine's Sports Relationship Management (SRM) software, but is owned by and subject to the OCB Athletics privacy policy. The first inning she had a three-run shot to set the tone, then came a solo shot in the top of the sixth giving her four RBIs. 2023 Baseball Roster - Oklahoma Christian University Athletics. I'm just lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time and havethe blessing of moving it forward with Gary. More:NCAA softball: How to watch OU vs. Oklahoma State. Galbreath, Jose UCLA Softball Announces 2023 Signing Class - UCLA 8 0 obj Disclaimer. Site hosted by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. "It was still Gary Fausset's team, but I cannot remember what they were called. "He (Radigonda) was a Sacramento Parks and Rec director at the time," Haning said. WebThe OC Batbusters, founded in 1979, is one of the oldest and unquestionably the most successful organization in girls' fastpitch softball. *OC Batbusters Vidano plays 4 pool play games. Please call Coach Saul 714-900-0403 or E-Mail: Rodman, Ben <> Though not an alumna of the university, Marotte was a part of the faculty at OCW/OCLA/USAO from 1960-74. She said the hard work and frustration during this change were necessary in providing a base for what is now USAO. WebThe official 2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster for the Oklahoma City University Stars The freshman is leading the nation in RBI (70), ranks third in homers (22) and was recently named a finalist for USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year. He worked alongside 1,500 academic and student affairs employees. Kragt, Elijah "He felt the Batbusters were very talented, but undisciplined. It's a true blessing to be able to say that I once wore a Batbuster uniform and that I'm an alum in the organization.". 30 by FloSoftball bats right and throws left was pulled up from the OC Batbusters' Maroon team to Mike Stith's 18U team in Fall 2019 helped lead her team to a 9-3 record and second-place finish in Del Rio League play her junior season. All stories are submitted to a review panel of council members for editing and selection. Turbeville, Brek View Full Bio, Alex Over his 20-year volunteer career, it has been estimated that Like her at facebook.com/JenniCarlsonOK, follow her at twitter.com/jennicarlson_ok, and support her work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today. He was listed on the National Deans List in 1991-92, was named to the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society at Oklahoma State University and received the Robert B. Kamm Distinguished Graduate Fellowship, Educational Administration and Higher Education Department, Oklahoma State University in 1991. {(HEIn:_^I6E;9G{z^}:-/O2>dwcv1W~8;s..G_G;Q;Ev|7gy|t19>:}\8#D9$\?t"qLT8rfkZ3cb3~|tEk4rSM7/VeZ{j* S. Image. There is no additional information to display: The work ethic and drive that comes from the players on Mike's team and even Gary Haning's teams were unbelievable and filled with tremendous talent. Stith, Mark Campbell and Mascarenas form the nucleus of the current OC Batbusters' brain trust. Being in the organization teaches you so much more than being a talented athlete. endobj Having won dozens of national titles and sent hundreds of players to the college ranks, the Batbusters are arguably the biggest name in club softball. Boone, Alex View Full Bio, Bradley $a(l *\RB @823@.bfU5FI U h$b-O"eOaSSJqcYl`YikV?wj)[y[a["Ek$lPS[h.Y5H"%t@/r\LspFCHQ6"lLC(3jsa3P sgkRvr%b [VFN\7-vPy(U/?d6vknBW8K{e: She has worked with public and private schools to provide special programs for special needs children. After a tour of duty with the Womens Army Corps, Marotte earned her bachelors degree from the University of Houston in 1955. Jenni Carlson: Jenni can be reached at 405-475-4125 or jcarlson@oklahoman.com. Now, Batbusters has grown into a mega program, fielding more than a hundred teams in 14 states and producing some of the sport's biggest stars, including Olympians Jennie Finch and Laura Berg. But for many years, OU didnt have any Batbusters. That changed with Sydney Romero. Pool, Logan This game will always be a learning process and I'm still learning what it takes to pull greatness from my players. WebBILL BARBER MEMORIAL PARK OC Batbusters - Shumaker 06-25-22 Game 1 BlueRay 195 subscribers Subscribe 1 Share 94 views 4 months ago OC Batbusters - Shumaker vs Elite Select World Fastpitch Championships - 14U - OC Batbusters $.' Haning said there were many great coaches involved with the organization over the years, including Jim Dolan and Bob Wenk, who led the Batbusters to national titles in their age groups and then went on to form Case Batbusters. There is no additional information to display. Guest, Brandon This past weekend Batbusters M Brooks 05 won the USA Elite Select 14u Summer Nationals at Space Coast Complex this weekend. 10 0 obj Alonzo, Jayvien JZ$uq8tau5b>BM.hU#HF"[EOU" [$OfW &]A+Q"I[%FLJd5lI JXVUqcURo>ZF- t6e-? WebPalacios was a four-year letterwinner at Eastlake High School under head coach Tony Ritcher ranked as the No. Marotte has set up therapeutic recreation programs for senior citizen centers and epilepsy foundation centers. There was a lot of recruiting, and (softball) was supposed to be in the Olympics in Barcelona in '92, but it wasn't. m#XS#E2-Xf0b86;0T[n_JR.`RUNAXd'="UaY&'2gs@p5r=t';0aD +1H? IV7Rma"6+)JTeqsamRSQ66;_5sp7tzad_K-;.e_3&!]TNY!FR+' Batbusters "I was a pitcher/wannabe shortstop," Haning said. McGuirk, Caleb Perry, Zach Pruitt, Alex We will provide opportunity and instruction to every athlete on our team, We will respect our athletes and interact with them as we wish them to interact with others, We will prepare them in their attempt to earn a college scholarship and we will make every effort to honestly promote each athlete, Our teams' appearance and conduct will provide a positive example for any young girl who is interested in softball and any official who is considering us for an event or sponsor who is available to support us. WebBison Athletic Association. <>/Metadata 2001 0 R/ViewerPreferences 2002 0 R>> Lofty expectations, but then, successful is what a vast majority of the Batbusters turned Sooners have been. It will be tuned to Bedlam softball this weekend. She hit lead off, and took two strikes almost every at-bat, and she was still the best player I have ever seen. 4 0 obj endobj Parga, Jaxon University of Oregon Athletics <> Even though he had started a club program in 1996 and won three national championships in five years, he still found himself losing players to the Batbusters. WebClub's first player was John Harrison. lg'lkygLe~Vgk'9l9_Y"zs[:#S^Su5f&m^RkQf!~858`.lybek2S;tRA9nQj}H?P!z*c}t+Hb]L8llgte`j-Z9Po7aOaG;qw,W@jh\^C(=G And then it took off from there, Stith said. Clayborn, Avery He then went on to coach the Fullerton Arrows women's team. Sophie Hunter (18U, 2nd Team) Carmen Lopez (16U, 1st Team) Devin Drummond + Sophia Lambaren (16U, 2nd Team) Nataly Rodarte (14U, 2nd Team) Keep working hard! Romero was playing for Stith, so Gasso called him. Jones, John Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Batbuster players have been included on every Olympic Team and on a USA National Team of some ilk every year since the mid-1980's. Jackson, Austin Starr, Taven She taught theory and activity classes, introduced gymnastics to the curriculum, supervised student teachers and served as the chairperson of the health, physical education and recreation department. Empkey, Marcus Brown, Paul In the business park just off the Orange Freeway running through Anaheim, theres an indoor softball training facility, and above the batting cages often filled with girls from Southern California, theres a TV. My heart broke, Gasso said. She has served as president, vice president and chairperson of the Adaptive and Division of Girls and Womens Sports Sections and on various committees of the Oklahoma Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Not do something., She doesnt do it. King, Gabe I was amazed women could play like that. Dr. Dorothy Dot Marotte and Ric Baser (not pictured) were inducted in the USAO Alumni Hall of Fame on Nov. 10 as part of the annual Alumni Homecoming Celebration. Hoambrecker, Timmie The Batbusters continued their strong run at nationals before breaking through in 1992 with a team that featured the Shields, Roy Alliance Super Cup Presented by EvoShield, Oklahoma Pure Fastpitch MELSON Premier 18U, Illusions Premier Lampl/Sessum/Bowen 2024, Oklahoma Athletics 23/24 Premier - Madden, Oklahoma Athletics 18U Premier Madden/Henders, American Freedom Platinum National Warren 18u, Minnesota Renegades 18U National - Pederson, Oklahoma Athletics National 07 Madden/Knight, Iowa Premier Gold 16u National Shraiberg, Oklahoma Athletics 16 National 2024 Madden/Cl, Oklahoma Pure Fastpitch 25/26 Premier A/M, Athletics Mercado-TX/ Bonola 16u (Rebecca), Fury Platinum National Chiles (Powered by SCT, Oklahoma Athletics 07 Premier Madden/Knight, B.L.A.Z.E. USA Softball I was scared (blankless) of the ball and, secondly, I was slower than molasses.". endobj By submitting my information, I agree to the, Replay: Stony Brook vs Towson | Apr 30 @ 1 PM, Replay: Bluefield State vs Emory & Henry | Apr 30 @ 1 PM, Replay: Georegtown vs Butler | Apr 30 @ 3 PM, Replay: Georegtown vs Butler | Apr 30 @ 12 PM, Replay: Charleston vs Elon | Apr 30 @ 12 PM, Replay: Villanova vs Seton Hall | Apr 30 @ 10 AM, Replay: Delaware vs Hofstra | Apr 30 @ 10 AM, Cookie Preferences / Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Riggs, Ty stream WebWe are so proud of our OC Batbusters alumni20 of them will be competing this week in the Womens College World Series!! <> 'Sick to my stomach': Why OU softball's Patty Gasso, other coaches want changes to WCWS, NCAA softball: How to watch OU vs. Oklahoma State, 'He's remarkable': How Kenny Gajewski tamed his stuttering to become face of OSU softball, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Stevenson, Lonny In all, they have won a National Championship in every age group available and they are the current defending National Champions in 3 Divisions of Premier Girls Fastpitch at18U, 14U and 12U. Hell say to these guys, Do you think youre gonna get away with this with Coach Gasso at Oklahoma? She felt a connection between the programs, like they were kindred spirits. New Member Application. Batbuster teams have won over 30 WebSeminole State College. Why do you take that pitch? he might wonder. There is no additional information to display. 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Hell coach a bit, too. Mays team, the OC Batbusters MS, battled through the first three days of pool play, they finished 6-0. . Assistant Coach. Their successes laid the Batbuster pipeline. Head coach has no daughter on team. Cobble, David endobj Nicole May. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Ric Baser and Dr. Dorothy Dot Marotte were inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma for their enduring contribution to education. View Full Bio, Isiah They went 7-0-1 on the week and won the championship 6-0 . Yeah, they were very good.". "I just loved playing every day for Mike and Gary. We instill that work ethic in the younger kids. Bill felt I could help the team become better because my beliefs about coaching were more structured, more fundamental--that kind of thing.". Theyre ready to compete at that level. Shell be one of them, he said. When Mike Stith has time between lessons and practices, hell stop and watch. Haning took over as head coach in 1986. Stith and Haning's OC Batbusters are the two-time defending PGF 18U Premier Division national champions. "Now, being a coach for the Batbusters, I am starting to understand why my coaches did this for so long," Mascarenas said. It's been really cool.". ",#(7),01444'9=82. 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Really prepares them for college.. Stith had a program that did the latter. That team was so good. Higgins, Chris WebThe official 2023 Baseball Roster for the Oklahoma Christian University Eagles. I was definitely prepared coming from that competitive atmosphere where losing was never an option, just being around the girls that we had who all had the same mindset. Joe was the nicest guy in the world, but he was pretty loosey-goosey and easy going. !45B=;q;Y|[1#Yj'K4}2d8h,na5Xb.lY$u 1I=Vhg@z}u&0`{S]BW]bu|z\Z@5K2O9&TSKBNH^-LX YJ'jJn >XP5|OJJ25c7dj.=9j_TT6%\CQxvB^ogcG|EK/=\ Q^T$h%aTguY3\9`xpLP&&DSY6fJQBHDED"*/2 Now, Batbusters has grown into a mega program, fielding more than a hundred teams in 14 states and producing some of the sport's biggest stars, including Olympians Jennie Finch and Laura Berg. Painter, Keach More additions may be announced at a later date. So how was the Batbuster-to-Sooner pipeline built? Maldonado, Gabe Jobe, David %PDF-1.7 But I felt like I was a little late to her recruiting party. Laura went on to become a four-time All-American at Fresno State and one of only four women to win four Olympic medals in softball. WebOC Batbusters Stith Sasaki white: AFCS: TC00017169: AGL007097: 11: 22: 1678.87: Warrior Academy 16U Jimenez: AFCS: EC00000644: AGL005072: 12: 23: 1675.81: Texas Glory Rasmusen, Sam 2023 www.oklahoman.com. I do this for them. Spradlin. Video: Mike Stith leads Batbusters expansion Sep 21, 2013 by Brentt Eads Mike Stith has been one of the top club coaches in the past few years, leading the OC Batbusters and Team Mizuno-Stith teams to numerous championships. Reiter, Isaiah Jason Eaker. +zT" Haning played Little League, Babe Ruth and American Legion baseball before finding his true calling as a coach. Warwick, Ethan WebOC Batbusters Pasadena, CA. They expect to do well, and they are expected to do well.. Meyer, Nathan I have found somebody that is passionate about it as I am. Owens helped out with Joe Grubbs, who started the OC Batbusters, an American Girls Softball Association team out of Westminster, California, in 1979. Foothill High School Pleasanton, CA. Amanda Lorenz, the 2016 NFCA Freshman of the Year at Florida, Taylor McQuillin, a former Gatorade National Player of the Year, and Alyssa Palomino, the reigning USA Softball Junior Athlete of the Year, were some of the key players for the Batbusters during that championship run. Burk, Quinn Saylor, Coleton After a string of top-five finishes at nationals, Grubbs and Haning split up. Hathaway, Tyler Ryan, John King, Pearson There is no additional information to display: 2023 Baseball Roster - Oklahoma Christian University Marotte is a member of the Association for Learning Disabilities of America. Haning said it was Grubbs and "a guy named 'Curly something.'" ", McQuillin reflectedon her experience:"I was a Batbusters for 5, almost 6 years and I had never seen an organization that has such traditional values.
