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8/17/2008

Nolan Rogers Makes USA National Team

Nolan Rogers, a member of the U14 Indiana Prospects, has been selected to the 2008 14U USA National Team. Nolan is an 8th grader at Jackson Creek Middle School in Smithville, Indiana. He competed with 216 of the top individuals in the country over Labor Day weekend in Jupiter, FL, to win a spot on the 14U USA Baseball National roster. There were 24 players in the country selected to compete in the all-expense-paid Pan Am qualifier in Guatemala City, Guatemala on November 28. CONGATULATIONS, NOLAN!!!

8/10/2008

Elite 24

The team getting ready to go into the stadium for opening ceremonies.

The Indiana Prospects' U13 team finished 5th place at the Elite 24 World Series in Orlando, Florida August 3-10. Front row Todd Richardson, Cody Hobbs, Austin Stout, Skylar Parker, Austin Stout and Nolan Rogers. Back row head coach Shane Stout, Trey Ball, assistant coach Davie Hobbs, Lee, Miller, Steven Curry, Jordan Touro, Mike Hammel, Alex Etherinton, Ryan Spaulding and assistant coach Jerry Hammel.

8/4/2008

Prospects Become First 12u Team From Indiana to Win In Cooperstown, Topping Jacksonville Beach (FL) Whitecaps, 8-6

12U Finished the 2008 season with a 19-game winning streak and 7 tournament wins

Since 1999 over 10,000 12 year-old baseball teams have made an annual pilgrimage to Cooperstown, NY to play in what many consider a right of passage for a young baseball player – week long tournaments comprised of teams from throughout the United States. This year, a local Indiana team made history, becoming the first team from the state to win a tournament at the birthplace of baseball.

The 2008 12u Indiana Prospects played their way to a perfect 10-0 mark on the week, besting teams from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, New Jersey, New York, and eventually, an 8-6 championship win over the Jacksonville Beach, FL Waves. The win capped a very successful 2008 campaign, as the Prospects won 7 baseball tournaments on the year, and compiled a 51-11 record against 12u teams.

The Prospects relied on power hitting and outstanding pitching to capture the title. In their very first game against the Canyon Coyotes (CA), Nathan Upchurch and Andrew Riley set the tone with back-to-back home runs in their first at bats, en route to 32 team home runs for the week. Trevor Salmon and Chase Allen added home runs against the Coyotes as well, Allen on his way to a team best 9 roundtrippers for the week. Brendan Burns, Khristian Reynolds and Andrew Riley each chipped in 4 home runs for the week, Burns with 2 Grand Slams, Reynolds with a game-winning 2-run shot in the quarterfinals and Riley with 2 in the Championship game.

On the hill, the Prospects were anchored by Allen and Reynolds, with Reynolds recording the win in both the Semifinal and Championship game. Despite hitting 32 home runs as a team, the Prospects only gave up 1 home run on the week. Nathan Upchurch, Trevor Salmon, Garret Schlotter, Andrew Riley and Mac Lozer also made solid contributions from the mound.

7/19/2008

Prospects Capture 6th Tournament Victory at HSE Midwest Baseball Championships

7/14/2008

9U Heads to Disney with a 45-6 record

The 9U Prospects wrapped up their regular season with a runner-up finish at the BPA South State Tournament. Due to the rain, the kids had to play (6) games on Sunday including (5) in a row just to have a chance at the state title. A very good Smithville team put the boys in the loser bracket with a 9-5 win. However, the 9's reeled off three straight for a rematch with Smithville and proceeded to give them their first defeat with a 7-3 victory. The title match was hard fought but the Prospects were on the short end of a gut-wrenching 5-4 loss. When all was said and done, the youngsters played 11 hours of baseball on Sunday. The enthusiam and energy put out by these kids was spectacular and they should be proud of their success. Its now off to Disney to test their skills with the best teams in the country during the first week of August. Good luck guys!!

7/12/2008

Prospects Win Irish Summer Slam

The 12u Prospects continue to win tournaments!

7/6/2008

9U Run Record to 40-4

The 9U Prospects had to win (4) straight on Sunday to capture the BPA Firecracker championship and the boys came through. The youngsters finished the tournament with an 8-1 record and had to fight their way out of the losers bracket to win the title. Great job kids on the fifth tournament championship of the year.

The week prior, the 9's went 6-0 in Oaklandon to win the Bomber Bash even though the team was shorthanded. A total team effort occured as everyone got into the pitching rotation and the boys took home some more hardware.

7/5/2008

Prospects U13 win Fireworks of Lincoln

The Indiana Prospects' U13 team won the Fireworks of Lincoln NIT July 5-6 at Lincoln Park in Columbus, Indiana. Pictured in the front row is Austin Stout, Skylar Parker, Kyle Fiala and Austin Sparks. Back row is Cody Hobbs, assistant coach Davie Hobbs, Ryan Spaulding, Trey Ball, Steven Curry, Alex Etherington, Mike Hammel, assistant coach Jerry Hammel and head coach Shane Stout

Jerry Hammel, Davie Hobbs, Indiana USSSA State Director Larry Lofton and Shane Stout

6/28/2008

USSSA Indiana State Games

The Indiana Prospects' U13 went undefeated in pool play and defeated the Summit City Sluggers 13-4 to win the Indiana USSSA State Games at Lawrence Park in Indianapolis June 28-29. Pictured in the front row is Kyle Fiala, Cody Hobbs, Ryan Spaulding, Skylar Parker and Austin Stout. Back row assistant coach Jerry Hammel, Austin Sparks, Steven Curry, Jordan Touro, Trey Ball, assistant coach Davie Hobbs, Alex Etherington, Mike Hammel and head coach Shane Stout.

6/15/2008

Indiana Prospects 10U wins Father's Day Tournament

Indiana Prospects 10U took home the Championship trophy on Father's Day Weekend in Greensburg.

6/9/2008

14U Backs it up with another Victory

The 14U Indiana Prospects backed up last weekends championship by winning the Cincinnati Flames Summer Classic Championship. The Prospects went undefeated in pool play winning twice with last inning “rallys” to come from behind by 3 and 5 runs. An all around team effort led to 3 straight wins on Sunday to take the championship

6/8/2008

PROSPECTS' U13 QUALIFIES FOR USSSA ELITE 24 WORLD SERIES

The Prospects U13 team qualified for the USSSA Elite 24 World Series which will take place in Orlando, Florida August 2-10. The Prospects won the USSSA Super NIT tournament in Bourbonnais, Illinois to earn their berth to the Elite 24. Pictured in the front row is Austin Stout, Austin Sparks, Skylar Parker, Kyle Fiala, Cody Hobbs and Hayden Cleveland. Back row is head coach Shane Stout, Assistant Coach Jerry Hammel, Alex Etherington, Trey Ball, Steven Curry, Lee Miller, Mike Hammel, Ryan Spaulding and Assistant Coach Davie Hobbs.

6/3/2008

14U Prospects grab Tri-State Challenge

The 14U Indiana Prospects won the Tri-State Challenge. The winning team went undefeated through pool play, and winning four games on Sunday to take the Championship. Outstanding pitching performances from both Drew Clark and Mitch Patishall in the semi-final and final games. Zack Hull provided some clutch hitting throughout the tournament
Not pictured: Kyle Pitlick

6/2/2008

12U Wins HSE Tri-State Challenge

Prospects Capture 4th Tournament Championship of 2008, With HSE Tri-State Challenge Win, Run Record to 29-4

The Prospects went 6-0 on the weekend, including a three-game, 18-inning stretch on Sunday of shut-out baseball

6/2/2008

11U - Grab Runner-up at King of the Corn

11U Indiana Prospects pull together to capture Runner-up at the 2008 King of the Corn Tournament !

6/2/2008

14U Indiana Prospects - Winners - 2008 Bandits Spring Swing Tournament

The 14U Indiana Prospects were winners of the 2008 Bandits Spring Swing Tournament. A real team effort leads to four straight victories. Strong pitching performances from Zach Hull, Mitch Patishall, JP Pena and Drew Clark, which were keys to all four victories. Clutch hitting was provided by Matt Woolwine, Caleb Baechtold, Steven Mockbee, Nick Myers, Zack Stout and Will Hunker. Solid defense by Anthony Warrum, Chris Lowe and Cameron Vanderberg helped in limiting opposing teams to less than four runs per game.

6/1/2008

Prospects Win Edgewood "Top Dog" Challenge

Prospects Win Second Tournament of 2008, Earn Edgewood “Top Dog” Challenge Championship

The Prospects advanced their record to 11-1 on the season, and 2-0 in tournament play with the 5-4 victory over the Smithville Scrappers

The tournament kicked off on Friday night with an 8:15 contest vs. the Center Grove Trojans. Center Grove came out firing, scoring three runs in the first inning off 4 hits. Starter Mac Lozer settled in, allowing just one more run in his last inning, the 3rd. Nathan Upchurch came in for the save, preserving the 7-4 victory by striking out 8 Trojan batters in the last three innings, allowing only 2 hits and no runs. Lozer and Chase Allen led the Prospects offense with their 2nd home runs of the season … Allen’s going over the 260’ sign on the center field fence. Garret Schlotter and Andrew Riley each added doubles.

Game 2 on Saturday, pitted the Decatur Central Hawks vs. the Prospects. The Hawks go off to an early lead, scoring 2 runs off of starter Trevor Salmon in the 1st on two base hits and a passed ball. Salmon only allowed two other runs in three innings of work, and Brendan Burns earned the save, pitching the final two innings while allowing no runs and no hits. At the plate, Lozer led the way again, going 2 for 3 including a double. Matt Nash, Brennan Greer and Salmon were all 1 for 2.

In the Semi-Final matchup vs. Avon, the Prospects mounted a balanced attack … solid pitching as well as solid hitting. Chase Allen got the starting nod, and only needed 37 pitches and 5 strikeouts in three innings work to hold Avon scoreless. Allen handed the ball off to Brendan Burns, who recorded his 2nd save, 10-5. Nathan Upchurch led the offensive charge, going 3 for 3 with 2 RBIs. Burns was perfect from the plate as well, going 2 for 2 and scoring 2 runs, while Salmon turned in a solid 2 for 3 performance with 2 runs as well.

The Championship game was an exciting battle between the Prospects and the undefeated Smithville Scrappers. The visiting Prospects took the first shot, scoring 2 runs off of singles by Schlotter, Lozer and Allen, followed by a deep Sac Fly by Salmon. Starting Pitcher Chase Allen held the Scrappers in the first, retiring the first three batters in order. Smithville held the Prospects in the second, despite lead off singles by Garringer and Upchurch. With two men on an no outs, the Prospects were unable to plate a run. In their half of the 2nd, however, Smithville scored three to take a 3-2 lead. This was the beginning of a see-saw battle that would not end until the final play of the last inning.

Going into the top of the 6th, the game was tied 4-4. Mac Lozer led off with a single. After being caught in a rundown between 1st and 2nd, Lozer was able to advance to third on a Smithville overthrow that went out of play. Chase Allen came through with a solid single to bring Lozer in for the go-ahead run. With Nathan Upchurch on the hill in the bottom of the 6th, the Prospects were able to record the first out on only three pitches. The next batter was walked, and a stole base and a passed ball later, the tieing run was at third. The #7 hitter then drilled a shot deep down the right field line. Right fielder Trevor Salmon chased it down and made a spectacular over-the-shoulder catch, and followed it up with a “strike” to home plate. Unfortunately for Smithville, the runner on third thought the ball was down, and left early for home. After the appeal to third, the game was over, and the Prospects held onto the 5-4 win.

Upchurch recorded the win and along with Garringer led the team from the plate, going 2 for 2. Lozer and Allen also turned in solid performances, going 2 for 3 … with Allen plating the winning run (Lozer).

This was a quality win against a very quality opponent. Nice Job Prospects!

6/1/2008

On a roll...12U Makes It Three In A Row

Prospects Make It Three In A Row, Champions of Pony Express Start of Summer Slam Tournament

Knock off Indiana Bulls 8-4 in the finale!

The Prospects continued their winning ways, by going undefeated and capturing their 3rd straight tournament. The Prospects were a late entrant to the Pony Express Start of Summer Slam, only accepting the invitation 5 days prior due to a late scratch.

The Prospects kicked off pool play on Friday night vs. the McCutcheon Mavs. Matt Nash led off a 4-run first inning, and the Prospects never looked back, beating the Mavs 8-4. Nathan Upchurch threw a complete game winner for the Prospects, striking out 8 while walking just 1. Chase Allen, Brendan Burns and Upchurch led the offensive attack, each going 1 for 2 on the night. Burns added three RBIs, as did Brennan Greer.

Game 2 began Saturday morning vs. Victory Baseball out of Joliet, IL. Mac Lozer took the hill for the Prospects, throwing 3 innings of 1 hit baseball. Trevor Salmon pitched the 4th and final inning, as the Prospects prevailed 9-1 in a mercy-rule shortened contest. Garret Schlotter and Alex Garringer each went 1 for 1 at the plate, and Lozer, Upchurch, Salmon and Greer went 1 for 2 ... Greer and Salmon with 2 RBIs each.

Game 3 on Saturday afternoon pitted the Indiana Mustangs vs. the Prospects. This ended up as another mercy-rule shortened contest, as the Prospects plated 4 runs in the bottom of the 4th to win, 9-1. Chase Allen got the win, pitching 3 innings of 1-hit shutout baseball. Trevor Salmon came in again to close out the game, pitching the 4th, giving up 1 run. Garret Schlotter and Alex Garringer led the offense, going 2 for 3 and 2 for 2 respectively. Brendan Burns and Allen each went 1 for 1, while Andrew Riley and Nathan Upchurch went 1 for 2 ... Upchurch adding 2 RBIs with a 3rd inning double.

In the Semi-Final matchup vs. USAthletics, Nathan Upchurch again took the hill for the Prospects, throwing a complete-game 3-hitter. It was the second complete-game, 8 strikout outing for Upchurch on the weekend, giving the Prospects a 7-1 win. Matt Nash and Mac Lozer led the offense, each going 2 for 3 and scoring 2 runs each. Lozer carded 2 doubles! Riley, Salmon and Upchurch each went 1 for 2.

Chase Allen took the mound in the Championship vs. the Indiana Bulls, leading the team with a complete-game 8-4 win. Center Fielder Matt Nash came up big, with 5 catches in the outfield, as well as a lead-off double in the first, 2 runs scored and an RBI! Garret Schlotter and Mac Lozer each added 2 runs and 2 for 3 days at the plate. Brendan Burns had a solid performance, going 2 for 3 as well.

All in all, it was another outstanding weekend for this FIRST YEAR Prospects team. Keep it rolling, Prospects, as an Elite 24 World Series berth is on the line next weekend in Sterling Heights, MI!

5/27/2008

9U BOUND FOR DISNEY WORLD AND ELITE 24 WORLD SERIES

The 9U Prospects continued raising the bar as they become the first team in Prospects organization history to qualify for the Elite 24 World Series in Disney World by finishing runner-up at the Super NIT in Sterling Heights, MI. This is quite an honor as the Prospects are one of only 24 teams from across the country that are invited to this prestigous event put on by USSSA.

Pool play has been the staple all season and it wasn't any different this time around. An easy 10-1 win against Detroit Baseball Acadmey (MI) was followed by a tough 7-4 win against the Parma Stars (OH). The last pool play game was a hard fought 4-3 win against Michigan Sports Academy (MI). However, that still wasn't enough as the team wasn't able to get the #1 seed for tournament play as the boys gave up one more run than the #1 seed, Beaver Valley.

Tournament play started out with a rematch against Michigan Sports Academy who upset the tournament favorite in extra innings, Detroit Motor City Hit Dogs. This time around proved to be less of a battle as the Prospects came through with a 12-2 victory as the bats came alive and the win secured a trip to Disney. The hits kept coming but Beaver Valley's bats were even hotter and they overcame with a 15-11 win in a slugfest and Super NIT championship.

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5/26/2008

Indiana Prospects 10U capture Runner-up

10U Takes Runner-up

at 2008

Edgewood Memorial Day Classic

5/23/2008

9U Prevails

9U Win 3rd Title at Pony Express Start of Summer Slam

The Prospects 9U team continued there winning ways by going 5-0 over the weekend. It wasn't easy though as a strong Kentucky Mudcat team provided quite a road block in pool play and tournament play. However, the young Prospects came through with 3-2 and 9-8 victories. The team prevailed in the championship game with a 3-2 win against a stingy Pony Express team. This makes it 3 titles this season for the youngsters to go along with the Bandits Blast and the Lincoln Park NIT tournament championships.

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5/13/2008

Indiana Prospects 10U wins Indiana Cup Tournament

The Indiana Prospects 10U won the Championship in the Indiana Cup Tournament on Mother's Day Weekend.

3/20/2008

Prospects Beat Cincinnati Flames to Win the Bandit Yard Hoosier Early Bird Tourament

In their first games together as a team, the 2008 12u Prospects went 4-0 on the weekend to capture their first Tournament Championship.

On Saturday, the Prospects began against the Indiana Playmakers from Northwest Indiana. Nathan Upchurch and Trevor Salmon combined for a no-hitter, and a 10-2 4-inning victory. Matt Nash led the team at the plate going 2-2, Chase Allen went 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored, and Mac Lozer hit the first HR of the season in his second at bat as a Prospect.

Game 2 on Saturday pitted the Prospects against the 11u Indiana Bandits. Garret Schlotter and Alex Garringer pitched the team to a 4-inning 10-1 victory. Schlotter also led from the plate, going 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs.

In Semi-Final action on Sunday, the Prospects faced the Playmakers once again. The Playmakers held the Prospects scoreless through 3 innings, and held a 2-0 lead. The fourth inning, however, was all Prospects, as the team put together 7 hits and 10 runs to end the game 10-2 after 4 innings. Mac Lozer threw all 4 innings for the win, allowing only 2 hits.

The Championship Game was a great opportunity for the young Prospect team, as the Cincinnati Flames were their opponent. The Flames are a top organization, and always put good teams on the field, so it was a chance for this team to test itself.

Matt Nash led off the game with a base hit up the middle. 2 stolen bases later, and an RBI by Mac Lozer gave the Prospects a 1-0 lead. The bottom of the 1st was the coming out party for Chase Allen. Good control and excellent velocity spelled victory for Chase this afternoon, striking out 7, and allowing only 2 hits and 1 run in 5 innings work. Chase handed off a 10-1 lead to Upchurch and Salmon, who closed out the game and the 11-5 victory.

Alex Garringer and Nathan Upchurch led the Prospects at the plate, each going 3 for 4. Garringer added 2 RBIs and Upchurch added 4. Brennan Greer and Allen each added 2 hits as well.

10/14/2007

U13 PROSPECTS QUALIFY FOR USSSA MAJOR WORLD SERIES

The U13 Prospects team won the 2007 USSSA Octoberfest at the Canton Sports Center in Canton, Michigan outscoring their opponents 57-16. Winning the tournament gives the Prospects a berth into a USSSA major world series tournament. Pictured above front row: Luke Randolph, Austin Stout, Hayden Cleveland, Skylar Parker, Kevin Rex. Back row: Assistant coach Jerry Hammel, Cody Hobbs, Steven Curry, Austin Sparks, Mike Hammel, Ryan Spaulding, Head coach Shane Stout. Members of the team not pictured are Trey Ball, Alex Etherington and Kyle Fiala.

9/9/2007

U13 Indiana Prospects help Muncie Community School System

The Indiana Prospects' U13 team collected new and gently used sports equipment for Garfield Elementary School, grades K-5 within the Muncie Community School System.

7/28/2007

Indiana Prospects (U15 Blue) season closes with WWBA National Tournament

East Cobb, GA - After a slow start at the World Wood Bat 15u National Tournament, the Indiana Prospects today captured the Consolation Bracket Championship. The Prospects dropped their first two games of the season-ending tournament then rallied to win their final five contests. The Consolation Championship game saw the Prospects defeat their local rival, Indiana Pony Express by a score of 6-2.

The Prospects closed their 2007 season with 39-8 overall record.

7/16/2007

We miss you kid! Get well soon!

7/15/2007

Prospects (U15 Blue) take runner-up honors at Buckeye Elite Showcase

Columbus, OH - The Indiana Prospects (U15 Blue) today completed the 36-team Buckeye Elite Showcase Tournament with a runnner-up finish. Bill Davis Stadium, home of the Ohio State Buckeyes, served as the stage for the championship game where the Prospects current 14-game win streak ended at the hands of the Cincinnati Flames (10-8).

The Prospects next travel to Marietta, GA for the WWBA 15U National Tournament.

7/8/2007

Prospects U15 Blue Sweep Competition To Claim Trinity Ballpark Freedom Classic Championship!

Noblesville, IN - The Indiana Prospects (U15 Blue) completed a perfect 7-0 weekend and claimed the title of
2007 Trinity Ballpark Freedom Classic Champions. Throughout the four-day tournament the Prospects managed to outscore their competition by a margin of 98-20!

The Prospects next travel to Dublin, OH to participate in the Buckeye Elite tournament.

6/27/2007

13U Wins Indiana Heat Father's Day Weekend Tournament

The 13 year old Indiana Prospects took their 4th tournament championship, winning the 2007 Father's Day Weekend Tournament. The Prospects won all five games, defeating a strong Southern Indiana AllStars team on Sunday, for their 3rd win of the day.

The Prospects were lead with great pitching and strong hitting all through the tournament.

6/26/2007

Indiana Prospects U15 teams play at Victory Field

Indianapolis, IN - The U15 Indiana Prospects teams enjoyed an evening at Victory field, home of the Indianapolis Indians. Following a brief rain shower, the teams took the field and played a super ballgame. In the end, Prospects Blue (shown below in white) defeated the Gold (shown below in blue) by a score of 9-5.

6/11/2007

Indiana Prospects (U15 Blue) U16 Hoosier Classic Championship Highlights

Ft. Wayne, IN - Highlights from Prospects U15 Blue Championship at the Hoosier Classic in Ft. Wayne were broadcast on Channel 21 Sports. You can watch the clip on-line at Channel 21 Sports. (requires Windows Media Player)

6/10/2007

Indiana Prospects (U15 Blue) capture U16 Hoosier Classic Championship!

Ft. Wayne, IN - The Indiana Prospects (U15 Blue) today became the 2007 U16 Hoosier Classic Champions by defeating the Toledo Trojans (Ohio) by a score of 9-7. The Prospects finished the three-day tournament with a perfect record of 6-0!

5/30/2007

13U Wins 7 Straight Games

THE 13U INDIANA PROSPECTS WON THEIR 3RD TOURNAMENT, WINNING 7 STRAIGHT GAMES TO TAKE THE MEMORIAL WEEKEND PLAYBALL TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP.

5/6/2007

13U wins Indiana Cup Championship

THE 13U PROSPECTS WON THEIR SECOND STRAIGHT TOURNAMENT BY TAKING THE INDIANA CUP CHAMPIONSHIP GOING 4-1, OUTSCORING THIER OPPONENTS 55-18.

4/30/2007

U9 Prospects were runner-ups in the Indiana Cup

4/29/2007

13U wins Indiana Heat Early Bird Championship

The 13U Indiana Prospects took the Indiana Heat Early Bird Championship, winning four straight games by outscoring their opponents 38 - 7.

2/7/2007

U9 Community Service - Ronald McDonald House

The Ronald McDonald House of Indiana is a home-away-from-home for families of seriously ill or injured children hospitalized in the Indianapolis area. These families often travel hundreds of miles to seek medical treatment for their child, far away from the comfortable surroundings of their family, friends, and home. The Ronald McDonald House helps these families by offering them a refuge from the hospital setting.

The U9’s prepared 3 dinners on separate nights to more than 50 people. The house is always looking for donations. Please visit www.rmh-indiana.org if you would like to find more information to help those in need.

12/10/2006

Miracle Place Holiday Community Service

Members of the 15 U Gold Prospect team did community service work by delivering Christmas Trees, ornaments, lights, and presents to the Miracle Place in the inner city of Indianapolis.

7/29/2006

2006 Season Wrap Up - The team finished 3-3 at the AAU Nationals in Sarasota. Their season record was 38-17. Prospects Tryouts are August 19. Click the "Become a Prospects Player" tab on the left for more details.

Re-Hydrating was high on the priority list at the AAU Nationals in Sarasota

The Flag made the trip to Florida in the Tater Truck

Warming up for the game at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota

7/21/2006

Prospects Finish 6th At AAU National Championships, Orlando, FL

The 11U Prospects finished their 2006 campaign with a strong 6th place finish out of 33 teams at Nationals, being held at the Wide World of Sports at Disney World.

The Prospects were 5-1 after 2 rounds of Pool Play, and entered the final field of 8 as the #2 overall seed. Unfortunately, the Prospects were not able to wake up the bats in their contest with the Tampa Cobras, and fell short, 5-2. The five runs given up to the Cobras, were the most runs the Prospects gave up in any single game throughout the tournament.

Ryan Spaulding was named to the All-Tournament team, as each team was only allowed one selection. Ryan came through with clutch pitching and some outstanding defensive plays to lead the Prospects. Suffice it to say, however, that the Prospects had several deserving players, including catcher Alex Etherington who gunned down 11 base runners attempting to steal.

In only their 1st year together, the 11U Prospects compiled a 38-12 record,3 tournament victories, a 3rd place finish as well as the 6th place finish at Nationals.

7/10/2006

More July Baseball

Dillon Peters delivers at the Best of the Best Tourney at RT

Robby Shea gets ready to uncoil at the RT Tourney

Alex Chittenden is ready to crank it up at the RT Tourney

7/2/2006

Prospects Win Indiana State Games Championship

The 11U Prospects went undefeated in pool play, and after a tough bottom of the 6th inning win over the Skiles Test Cobras in the Quarterfinals, the team turned in two dominating performances to capture the Championship.

In the Semi-Final matchup versus the DC Eagles, the Prospects ended the game after 4 innings, posting a 10-0 victory. The trend continued in the Final, as the Prospects blanked the Indiana Sox, 11-0.

6/26/2006

A Championship Weekend - A Championship Memorial - Prospects Take Title at Benny Newsome Tourney in Chicago

The Prospects went 6-0 and took the crown at the star-studded, 24-team Benny Newsome Memorial Classic in Orland Park, Illinois last weekend.

The host organization, the Orland Park Sparks Travelers, can always be counted on to put on quality baseball events. This year's tourney had special meaning to everyone as it has become the Benny Newsome Memorial Classic.

The Prospects were both humbled and appreciative to participate in this event that honored the memory of this young man and Rip City player.

You can learn much more about Benny by clicking to his family's website at:

http://bennynewsome.com

There are pictures, family updates, and information about the good work done through the Benny Newsome Memorial Fund.

On Championship Sunday, the Prospects defeated the Indiana Playmakers (2-0),

the Dublin Green Sox (8-3), and the Tinley Park Bobcats (11-3) for the title.

6/25/2006

Prospects Finish 3rd at Orland Park Benny Newsome Memorial Tournament

Despite dominating the first 4 games of the tournament, the Prospects fell short in the Semi-Final versus an outstanding Upper Deck Cougars South team, 13-3.

The Prospects won their first 3 pool games by a combined score of 42-3, defeating the Tinley Park Bobcats 14-2, the Glenside Raiders 11-1, and the Darien Panthers 12-0. Advancing to the quarterfinals as the tournament's overall #1 seed, the Prospects defeated the Carol Stream Cougars 5-0 ... the first game of the tournament that had gone past 4 innings!

Despite the loss to the Cougars, the team played extremely well all weekend, and were honored to play in memory of Benny Newsome, a promising young player from the Chicago area that was tragically lost in 2005.

6/25/2006

More Pictures from the Newsome Tourney in Chicago

The dash to right field after the final out of the title game

6/16/2006

Memorable Night At Victory Field For The Prospects

All smiles in front of the full house at Victory Field

The national anthem, with an eye on Dome Sweet Dome

In one of the most anticipated nights of the summer, the Prospects and the Pony Express played 7 memorable innings at Victory Field last Wednesday. In a well-played game, the Express came out on top by a score of 7-5.

Each team pitched a different player every inning, with 13 different 14-year olds taking the mound during the game.

6/5/2006

Prospects Win Edgewood Invitational

The Prospects won their second tournament in 6 days, winning the championship game of the Edgewood Invitational.

The Prospects defeated the host Bulldogs on a suicide squeeze bunt in the bottom of the sixth inning, plating Alex Etherington for the winning run.

6/3/2006

11U Prospects Win USSSA NIT Memorial Weekend Tournament, St. Louis, MO

2006 USSSA NIT Memorial Weekend Champions, St. Louis, MO

Playing 9 games in three days with temperatures over 90 degrees seemed tough enough. The 11U Prospects, however, had to play 4 STRAIGHT games to capture the championship on Memorial Day.

The Prospects went 2-1 during pool play, losing their 3rd game of the day on Saturday to the Sparks Travelers from Orland Park, IL. As the #3 seed on Sunday, the Prospects run-ruled both the Bridgeton Tornados and the Troy Thunder, to advance to the Winner's Bracket Semi-Final vs. the Sparks Travelers on Memorial Day. The Prospects lost that game, blowing a 2 run lead in the bottom of the 6th to lose 7-6.

Dropping down to the Losers Bracket, the Prospects blanked the Troy Thunder, 12-0, setting up a rematch for the championship with the Sparks Travelers. In the rematch, the Prospects prevailed 8-4. Being a double-elimination tournament, however, the teams stayed on the field for what would be the Prospects 4th straight game.

In Prospects fashion, the boys rallied around each other to post a lopsided 19-7 victory to take home the Championship.

5/16/2006

13U Indiana Prospects Victory in Fort Wayne!

MAY 5-7, 2006 CONGRATULATIONS goes out to the 13U Indiana Prospects for winning the HOOSIER CLASSIC BASEBALL TOURNAMENT in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The Prospects were 4-1 on the weekend earning the number one seed for the tournament. Again, Congratulations Prospects and keep up the good work!

4/1/2006

Click here to read the Indy Star article on the Prospects 13U win at the 2005 USSSA Nationals in Statesboro, Georgia

Indy Star Prospects Article

7/31/2005

The Indiana Prospects U13 Baseball Team won the USSSA Major Division World Series in Statesboro Georgia.

The team went undefeated throughout the tournament and finished the season with a 50-11 mark. As tournament champions, they will represent Indiana at the USSSA Elite 24 that will be played next year at Disney's Wide World of Sports Baseball Complex.

The Prospects defeated the State Champions from Texas, Georgia, South Carolina, and Ohio. Six Prospects Players were named to the All-Tournament Team:

(Carroll) Curtis Wise
(Carroll) Justin Glass
(Carmel) Conrad Gregor
(Carmel) Robbie Shea
(Cowan) Justin O'Conner
(Garrett) Spencer Burns
(HSE) Dillon Peters - MVP honors