The Green Bay Powerhouse 16U girls fastpitch team traveled to Mt. Pleasant, MI August 2-8 to compete in the ASA “A” Northern National Championships and came away with the top title after having to beat the Munster (IN) Magic twice in the finals, 6-0 and 3-2 late Sunday afternoon. The Powerhouse team went 10-1 throughout the week including two pool games, with their only loss coming in a rain-delayed 8am game on Sunday morning to the Crown Point, IN Bulldogs. That loss placed the team into the loser’s bracket where they had to win three games in a row (including a 1-0 win over that same Crown Point team) to get to the finals. The team outscored their opponents 42-18 across the eleven games.

Green Bay Powerhouse players included: Raissa Reynolds (Manitowoc Lincoln HS); Courtney Dart (Algoma HS); Danielle DJ Garceau (Bay Port HS); Lindsey Luedke (Bay Port HS); Ashley Baker (Bay Port HS); Nicole Sharon (Gladstone, MI HS); Allison Weisnicht (Shawano HS); Lauren Janssen (Bay Port HS); Heather Sanderson (Rapid River, MI HS); McKenna Larsen (Oconto Falls HS); Christine Sharon (Gladstone, MI HS); Lydia Turnquist (Bay Port HS). Other integral team members not able to play at nationals include: Mel Leopold (Stevens Point Area HS); Taylor Gutzman (Bay Port HS); Hannah Long (Bay Port HS) and Hannah Hilbert (Bay Port HS).

ASA Game Opponents (Score):
Mt. Pleasant Drillers, MI (2-0); Northern Illinois Lightning (4-3); Detroit Vengeance (6-0); Wisconsin Bandits Black (4-0); Ohio Outlaws (7-4); Crown Point Bulldogs, IN (2-4); Quad City Firebirds, IA (3-2); Lemont Rockers, IL (4-3); Crown Point Bulldogs, IN (1-0); Munster Magic, IN (6-0 & 3-2)

Three weeks earlier, the Green Bay Powerhouse 16U team also won the Wisconsin and Upper Michigan NSA State Championship in Middleton by going undefeated (5-0) for the weekend with wins over the Wisconsin Lightning (6-5 in 9 innings); Pride of the Midwest (10-0); Fox River Rush (8-0); Wisconsin Elite (6-5); and the Fox River Rush (2-0) in the championship game.

It was a successful summer for the Green Bay Powerhouse 16U team as they won 4 of 6 tournaments entered, also including the Appleton Rockers Kickoff tournament in June and the Wisconsin State Games in Baraboo in July.

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July 20, 2011 – The Powerhouse 14U team went undefeated to take the Championship this past weekend at the Ashwaubenon Girls Softball Association Tournament.

The victories came against The De Pere Fire, The Sheboygan Strikers, The Wisconsin Elite, Shawano and the Tri-County Thunder. The Championship game against the Tri-County Thunder ended with a score of 2 to 1 after 8 innings.

The Powerhouse 14U players included: front row Shaniya Stengl, Rachel Yurchak, Christine Sharon, Katie Przybylski, Hailey Bushmaker. Second Row: Assistant Coach Don Dumas, Sam Kaufman, Megan Weber, Savannah Dumas, Tori Kaster, Courtney Bauman and Head Coach Pat Long. Not pictured is Jenna Long.

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The Powerhouse 16U team proved their metal this past weekend by going undefeated at the Wisconsin and UP NSA State Championship Tournament, and claiming their first NSA Champion title.

Games were won against the Wisconsin Lightning, Fox River Rush (twice), Wisconsin Elite and Pride of the Midwest to go 5-0 for the weekend. Staying in the winners bracket throughout the tournament in the high heat and humidity was the smart way to go and was proved out.

The Powerhouse 16U players included Raissa Reynolds, Courtney Dart, DJ Garceau, Lindsey Luedke, Ashley Baker, Nicole Sharon, Melanie Leopold, Heather Sanderson, Lauren Janssen, Taylor Gutzman, Allison Weisnicht, and Lydia Turnquist.

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The Powerhouse 16U team went undefeated this weekend in Baraboo, WI to claim the championship at the Wisconsin State Games. The four pool victories were against the Lakeshore Rise, Point Fastpitch, Streater (IL) Storm, and Frankfort (IL) Flames. With the #1 seed earned by allowing only 2 runs across the 4 pool games, Sunday's bracket games started with a bye. The semifinal game was a 4-0 win against the Frankfort Flames again, followed by a 8-0 blanking of the Oshkosh Raiders in the final.

More data to be added soon.

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The Powerhouse 16U team went undefeated in bracket play to win their first tournament of the season in Appleton, WI on June 12th. After losing a pool game to the Fox River Rush on Saturday, the team came together to capture the title game with a 4-3 victory over the Rush on Sunday.

In the win, DJ Garceau went 3 for 3, Hannah Long went 2 for 3, and Raissa Reynolds went 2 for 4 at the plate, while Taylor Gutzman and Lauren Janssen teamed up to pitch a 6 hitter with only one earned run. Special thanks to Alyssa Rentmeester and Hannah Luedke for helping us out over the weekend.

Pictured: (front l-r) Mel Leopold (DNP), DJ Garceau, Raissa Reynolds, Hannah Long, Taylor Gutzman, Hannah Luedke. (back l-r) Alyssa Rentmeester, Ashley Baker, Lindsey Luedke, Lauren Janssen, Hannah Hilbert, Allison Weisnicht, Lydia Turnquist.

The ladies of Powerhouse 14U were undefeated in the Player's Choice 15U Winter League going into the Championship game. They defeated the Hornets 7 to 3 to take the title. Once again it was a team effort with all players contributing in their own way. Powerhouse only allowed 15 runs over the season. We are very proud of our girls!

Special thanks to our 12U team for coming out and showing their support.

Many, Many, Many THANKS to our 2011 16u team sponsors. Please thank and try to solicit these fine businesses and pass the word on to your personal and business contacts about their generosity.

Reynolds Transfer & Crane Services - Madison, WI
The Townline Pub, Pizza & Grill - Green Bay, WI
M.J. Electric, LLC - Iron Mountain, MI
Hilltop RV - Escanaba, MI
Energis High Voltage Resources - Green Bay, WI
Fortress Fence Co. - Green Bay, WI
Worzalla Publishing - Stevens Point, WI
JZ Environmental Consultants - Kingsford, MI
Delta Dental of WI - Stevens Point, WI
Coldwell Banker, Jeff Narges Realtor - Green Bay, WI
Brian Schaefer, DDS - Green Bay, WI
Eric Nier Insurance Agent - Stevens Point, WI
Hoegh Pet Casket Co. - Gladstone, MI
Central City Credit Union - Stevens Point, WI
Twit Chiropractic Clinic - Stevens Point, WI
Hughes Service - Milladore, WI

Please see our Sponsor List or Links page for more detailed information about our sponsors.

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Congratulations to the 16U Powerhouse Team for their amazing day at the Player's Choice indoor facility in Appleton on December 28th. The team went 4-0 on the day to take the championship home.

The day started out slow and sour, as they could only muster up one run in the regulation 7 innings of the first game...but it was enough to send the game into the international tiebreaker inning thanks to a game-saving, 7th inning, 2-out, force-out throw from Raissa Reynolds in center field to 1st base...with a runner at third about to score. Then in the top of the extra inning, a couple of shots from Raissa Reynolds and DJ Garceau were enough force two errors and score Allison Weisnicht and Raissa for a two-run lead. In the bottom of the inning, an amazing double play and strikeout ended Preble's attempt after only two batters.

Unfortunately, Taylor Gutzman was injured in the top of the eighth and could not finish off her NO-Hitter, Complete Game, after seven innings. Lauren Janssen was able to come in and finish off their only 2 batters. The injury also meant that the team had to play with only eight players for the rest of the day.

In the second game, Powerhouse mercy-ruled the Lakeshore Rise 10-0 after six innings. DJ Garceau was 5 for 5 with 4 RBIs that game. Raissa Reynolds was 2 for 5 with the game's only double, and Ashley Baker, Lauren Janssen and Allison Weisnicht each had 2 hits, also.

In game 3 against Menasha, Powerhouse also mercy-ruled them, but in 5 innings. Melanie Leopold was 3 for 3, Ashley Baker was 3 for 4, and Nicole Sharon, Hannah Long & DJ Garceau all had 2 hits each. Mel and Ashley also had 5 stolen bases between them.

For game 4, Powerhouse was in for some stiff competition against the Player's Choice All-Star team. That team comprised of a few seniors that are already signed to play college ball next year and a few other notable juniors and sophomores from the area. Lauren Janssen was about to start her third complete game in a row and the day was getting long. Fortunately, Powerhouse got off to a fast start offensively by scoring a run in the first inning via a couple of walks by Raissa and DJ, a textbook sacrifice bunt by Mel Leopold, and a nicely timed single by Hannah Long, to bring home the run. Then in the second, Powerhouse got on the board again after another lead off walk by Lauren Janssen and a timely hit by DJ. After that, if was all about grinding it out and digging deep within all of the players,...and they responded with some great outs by both the infielders and outfielders, only allowing the one run in the sixth inning.

For the day, DJ Garceau hit 9 for 15 (.600) and Lauren Janssen pitched 19 innings of 10-hit, 1-run ball. What a great day by everyone!!!

Recap:

Game 1: Win 3-1 vs. Green Bay Preble
Game 2: Win 10-0 vs. Lakeshore Rise
Game 3: Win 10-0 vs Menasha
Game 4: Win 2-1 vs Player's Choice Panthers

Individual Statistics are in the 16U Dugout for those permitted...

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The 2010 Powerhouse 16U team traveled to the Elgin, IL Sportsplex this weekend (Oct. 16 & 17) to compete in the Sparks Pumpkin Fest IV College Showcase Event.

Game #1 on Saturday against the Northern Storm resulted in a 6-1 WIN. Raissa Reynolds was the game MVP with two solid, RBI-producing singles in the 1st and 2nd innings. Morgan Sarter led off the game with a Triple and both DJ Garceau and Ali Bauer had solid, RBI-producing Doubles.

Game #2 on Saturday against the Lemont Rockers resulted in a 5-0 Loss. Morgan Sarter was the game MVP with her stellar play at shortstop and had one hit. Ashley Baker also had a hit in the game.

Game #3 on Sunday against the Roselle Rampage resulted in a 4-3 WIN. Ashley Baker was chosen as the game MVP by the Rampage because of her play behind the plate with a diving grab of a short foul ball and a pick off on a throwdown to 2nd. DJ Garceau and Raissa Reynolds both had solid Doubles in the game and Nicole Sharon had two Singles. Christine Sharon had a clutch two-run Single in the 5th inning to give us back the lead for good.

Game #4 on Sunday against the Sauganash Storm resulted in a 4-2 WIN. Ali Bauer was the game MVP with her 2-run Double in the 1st inning. Four bean balls on our hitters and a line shot back off of Lefty's thigh later, we completed the game victorious for our third of the weekend.

All in all, it was a very successful and gutsy weekend for the team considering the multitude of injuries and lack of practice time we've had since August. It should be a sign of good things to come for all of the players next season.

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