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2009 NAFA 14,16,18 Northern Nationals

MVSA is proud to announce that they will host the 2009 NAFA 14,16,18 Northern Nationals up at Rice Creek Fields.  The Dates of this event will be July 23 - July 26th.

For more details go to the NAFA Region 3 web site.


Diamond Devils Win 3rd Straight Tournament!

The Mounds View Diamond Devils captured their 3rd straight tournament and have qualified as the #1 seed for the upcoming MMFL 18U "A" State tournament.

The team was led by great hitting - scoring 36 runs in four games. The team had four different pitchers earn wins in the tournament. Jyll Tusa, Katie Kruse, Bekah Roth and Rose Tusa held the opponents to 5 runs in the tournament!!

Pictured above are the 2009 18U Tri-County Champion Diamond Devils:
 
Front row - Amanda DeKanick, Bekah Roth
Second row  - Elisa Smith, Meghan Lorence, Ashley Bye, Caroline Ponessa, Jyll Tusa
Back row - Coach Frank, Michelle Brunn, Riley Mooney, Anna Gorman, Rose Tusa, Katie Kruse, Coach Mike

Congratulations Diamond Devils!


Diamond Devils Win Second Straight Tournament!

The Diamond Devils won their second straight 43' 18U Elite tournament at The White Bear College Showcase.  Congratulations Diamond Devils!

The White Bear College Showcase 43' 18U Elite tournament Champions!


16U Mustangs Win Second Straight Tournament!

The 16U Mounds View Mustangs are tournament champions for a second straight week after winning the Tier I championship at the St. Francis Father's Day Tournament held on June 20 and 21, 2009! 
16U St. Francis Tournament Champions (from left to right):
 
Standing:  Brianna Hershey, Coach Jim Meyer, Jessie Tyminski, Sarah Birkholz, Kaycie Traeger, Chelsea Gilbert, Molly Moberg, Sara Lewenstein, and Assistant Coach Brian Gilbert. 
Kneeling:  Nikki Healy, Erica Meyer, Alicia Roles, Natalie Dimke, and Nella Pitzen.
 
Congratulations Mustangs!

12U Mounds View Black Wins Second Straight Tournament!

The 12U Mounds View Black team went undefeated and won The South St. Paul Fastpitch Tournament.  The two-day tournament was held on June 20 and 21, 2009.  This is the 2nd straight tournament championship for the team this season. 

2009 12U South St. Paul Champions, pictured from left to right:
 
Front Row: Brooklyn Sherrill, Brooke Olson, Brittany Frenette, Heidi Samuelson, Anna Solfest, Claire VanBuren
Second Row: Madison Woo, Sydney Lanz, Katessa Archer, Mara Bauer, Tess Martin
Back Row: Coach John Samuelson, Head Coach Greg Sherrill 
 
Way to go Mounds View Black!

16U Mustangs are the Champions of the 2009 Bloomington Fastpitch Tournament

MVSA's 16U Mustangs are the 16U Red Champions of the 2009 Bloomington Fastpitch Tournament, which was held June 12-14.  
 
Standing:  Assistant Coach Brian Gilbert, Alicia Roles, Sara Lewenstein, Molly Moberg, Sarah Birkholz, and Coach Jim Meyer 
Kneeling:  Nella Pitzen, Jessie Tyminski, Erica Meyer, Nikki Healy and Chelsea Gilbert 
Sitting:  Natalie Dimke and Kaycie Traeger 
Not Pictured:  Brianna Hershey

12U Mounds View Mustangs WIN Winona Stars and Strikes Tournament

The 12U Mounds View Mustangs are Champions of the Winona Stars and Strikes 2-Day Tournament, held on June 13 and 14, 2009. Congratulations Mustangs!

 2009 12U Winona Champions, pictured from left to right:  
 
Back Row:  Maddy Kinney, Coach Doug Schley, Katessa Archer, Ashley Linn, Kelsey Murphy, Delaney Kohler, Coach Kevin Linn, Megan Montero, and Coach Barb Montero. 
Front Row:  Anna Matthes, Veronica Wold, Maggie Schley, Nataly Rose, and Molly Tynala.

The 14U Mounds View Mustangs and Mounds View Green meet at the Coon Rapids Tourney

Way to go Mounds View girls! The 14U Mounds View Mustangs and Mounds View Green met in the final game of the Silver Bracket in the Coon Rapids Cardinal Classic tourney on June 14, 2009.  The Mounds View Mustangs came out on top.

Members of the Mounds View Mustangs and Mounds View Green Teams:

Front Row: Tracy Sjobeck, Hanna Samuelson, Marisa Montero, Maria Becker, Carly Eichten, Jessica Hancuh, Taylor Lynn, Megan Danielson
Back Row: McCall Newbloom, Sarah Justice, Helen Anderson, Laura Briggs, Annie Wagner, Jessica Mularie, Hallie Schley, Kelsi Smith, Maddie Gorman, Katherine Larson, Lauren Hurley


Mounds View Diamond Devils take 1st Place

Congratulations to the 18U Diamond Devils!  They won the 2009 Lakeville Summer Grand Slam Tournament.  This two day event was played June 13th and 14th.  They won the "Elite 43' Bracket".


14U Mounds View Black Slides into 2nd Place at the Little Canada Tournament

Mounds View Black made it to the Gold Bracket Championship game and took 2nd Place at the Little Canada Tournament on June 6th & 7th.
 
Front row (left to right): Brianna Bergstedt, Krista Puhl, Katrina Evans, Anna Smithknecht and Lauren Klein
Back row (left to right): Kelsey Repik, Coach Ben Pomeroy, Jessica Mularie, Asst. Coach Randy Bergstedt, Meghan Pomeroy, Asst. Coach Ray Smithknecht, Taylor Hegstrand, Natalie Speggen, Asst. Coach Steve Johnson and Nicole Johnson
 
Great Job Girls!

Mounds View vs. Mounds View in Little Canada 12U Gold Bracket Championship Game!

Mounds View 12U teams dominated the Little Canada Tournament on June 6th and 7th, 2009.  Mounds View Black and Mounds View Strikers both were undefeated heading into the Gold Bracket Championship game.   It was an exciting finish to the two-day Tournament.   Pictured below are members of the Mounds View Strikers and Mounds View Black teams with their gold and silver medals.  Great Job Mounds View girls!


Mounds View Black wins Little Canada 12U Tournament

Congratulations to the 12U Mounds View Black Team for going undefeated in the Little Canada Tournament to win the Gold Bracket Championship on June 7, 2009.   

2009 12U Little Canada Champions, pictured from left to right:
 
Front Row (sitting):  Claire VanBuren, Brooklyn Sherrill, Anna Solfest 
Second Row (kneeling): Katessa Archer, Brooke Olson, Lexi Auth
Third Row (standing): Madison Woo, Tess Martin, Heidi Samuelson, Sydney Lanz, Mara Bauer
Back Row: Head Coach Greg Sherrill, Coach John Samuelson
Not Pictured: Brittany Frenette 
 
Great Job Mounds View Black!

14U Mounds View Mustangs are Champions of the 2009 Centennial Classic Tournament

Congratulations to the 14U Mounds View Mustangs!  They won the Silver Bracket Championship of the Centennial Classic Tournament on May 31, 2009.

2009 14U Centennial Classic Champions, pictured from left to right:
 
Front Row: Katherine Larson, Taylor Lynn, Jessica Hancuh, Maria Becker, Lauren Hurley.
Back Row: Coach Kristen Danielson, Carly Eichten, Kelsi Smith, Hallie Schley, Maddy Gorman, Megan Danielson, Coach Al Bates.
Not Pictured: Becca Bates.
 
Way to go 14U Mustangs!

Champion's Champions

Coach John Champion's 14U Green team are the Champions of the 2009 Lakeville Classic Tournament!  The team went undefeated in the two-day tournament, which was held on May 16th and 17th, 2009.  

2009 14U Lakeville Classic Champions, pictured from left to right:
 
Top Row: Coach John Champion, Hanna Samuelson, Julia Champion, Maddy Jackson, Bridget Kuhn, Sarah Justice, Tracy Sjobeck
Bottom Row: Laura Briggs, Katessa Archer, Marisa Montero, Helen Anderson, Paige Oberle  
Not Pictured: Annie Wagner
 
Way to go 14U Green!

The IN-HOUSE softball season is underway!

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Our in-house program is open to all girls ages 7, 8, 9 and 10 (age as of 12/31/2008).  It's designed to teach young girls the fundamentals of fastpitch softball.  The program is fun and low key.  Typically one practice a week and one game per week against another MVSA in-house team. 

For questions, please call Tom Randall.

Tom Randall

VP of In-House

Phone: 612-201-6732


MVSA plays in the Tri County League. The year end qualifier is played through the Tri County League. Tri County is affiliated with the MMFL and we attend their State Tournament

Uniforms can still be ordered online.

  • Click on "Uniform/Apparel" at left for information on the new uniform and for ordering on-line.

Important dates to know for Summer play:

  • May 4 - Start date for 12U.  Double headers on Monday and Wednesdays.
  • May 7 - Start date for 10U.  Double headers on Tuesdays and Thursdays (plays only on Thursdays until school lets out).
  • May 26 - Start date for 14U.  Double headers on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
  • June 2 - Start date for 18U.  Double headers on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
  • June 3 - Start date for 16U.  Double headers on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Qualifier dates:

  • June 26, 27, 28                         10U and 12U
  • July 10, 11, 12                           14U and 16U
  • July 11, 12                                 18U

State tournament dates:

  • July 10, 11, 12                           10U and 12U
  • July 17, 18, 19                           14U and 16U
  • July 18, 19                                  18U

 Please contact Tom Bye with any questions

Tom Bye

VP of Traveling

Phone: 651-270-0219


Mounds View Softball Association

The Mounds View Softball Association (MVSA) is committed to: providing opportunities for girls to play fastpitch softball; promoting and supporting fastpitch softball in the Mounds View 621 School District area; emphasizing development of fundamental softball skills in a fun, safe and competitive environment; and ensuring a positive and rewarding experience to maximize personal and team growth.

Participation is open to all girls ages 7 to 19 living or attending school in the Mounds View School District 621 attendance area. This includes girls living in the Arden Hills, Mounds View, New Brighton, North Oaks, Roseville, Shoreview and Vadnais Heights communities.

Location: Home games for traveling teams are played at Rice Creek Fields, located at 5880 Rice Creek Parkway in Shoreview (between County Roads I & J).

Mailing address: P.O. Box 621, Circle Pines, MN 55014


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