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Here’s our TLI for Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021…
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EXTRA SPOTLIGHT: KYLIE SHAW
Kylie Shaw is quickly developing into one of the top 2025 outfielders in the nation and she helped Rock Gold-Waye/Manetta win the 18U title at PGF Florida States this past weekend in Gainesville, FL.
EXTRA SPOTLIGHT Q&A
Name: KYLIE SHAW
Hometown: Estero, Fl
School: Evangelical Christian High of Fort Myers, FL
Club Team: Rock Gold-Waye/Manetta 18U
Graduation Year: 2025
Height: 5-foot-5
Position: OF/SS
Nickname: Shaw
Twitter: @kylie17shaw
Honors: 2A All-State 1st Team (2021) and , 2021 All-Area 1st Team (2021).
Travel Ball Highlights: Summer Stats — .577 AVG, .634 OBP, 29 SBs in 27 games (summer got cut short due to an injury); Florida PGF States Stats (in the fal): 411 AVG, .583 OBP and 5 SBs in 8 games.
High School Stats: “Last year, I played varsity for Evangelical Christian School of Fort Myers and batted .616 with 45 hits and 34 stolen bases and led the nation in triples with 14.”
What was your experience at Florida PGF States:
PGF States was overall a really good experience. We played really well as a team and each and every one of us contributed in a big situation. There were a few games where we were down, but our energy and our timely hits won us those games.
How did you become involved with your travel ball team/organization?
I became involved with this team when Coach Johnny (Manetta) came to one of my practices when I was 12 years old and invited me to one of his practices. I saw this as a huge deal because these girls were two and three years older than me, and since that day of being at that practice I fell in love with the coaches and the girls. Every practice, each one of my teammates are pushing each other to get one percent better every day. Playing on this team develops such a high softball IQ and works on all the fundamentals in practice, while having a family of coaches and teammates beside you.
How did your team do this past summer?
My club team had a very successful last season, as we played up in a lot of 18U tournaments and came in the top of a lot of the big tournaments, not only did we play in some big tournaments. Eight of my teammates ended up committing within the past couple months.
What should we expect from you club team this summer?
We plan on staying together and continuing to grow as a team, while traveling the US and playing in the top tournaments, including Atlanta Legacy, Junior Olympic Cup and PGF Nationals.”
What should we expect from your high school team this spring?
We are expecting big things this spring. We just brought in Coach Manetta, who has won multiple state championships. Last year, we lost in the Regional Finals to the eventual State Champs.
Do you have a secret talent/skill?
I used to be a competitive gymnast growing up, so I can still do a bunch of different flips and tricks.
What’s your most memorable softball moment/story?
My most memorable softball moment would probably have to be making it to the Junior Olympic Finals or my diving catch against Mojo in Texas tiebreaker to save the game.
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TCS BDL CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE HIGHLIGHTS
The Triple Crown Big League Dreams Christmas Toy Drive was held this past weekend in So Cal.
Here’s how it turned out…
***Athletics Jendro Premier went 6-1, including 4-0 in bracket play, and avenged a 10-2 pool-play loss to OC Batbusters-Larai/Portesi with a 6-5 victory over the Batbusters in the 18U championship game.
The Athletics were led by Highlights Brooklyn Shroyer (2023, P) who struck out 39 and won four games, including a perfect game with 15 Ks.
The offense featured Hailey Matthews (2022, OF, .835 AVG) Bradley-bound Austin Comstock (2022, OF/C/1B, 1 triple, 3 doubles, 7 RBIs) and Aryanna Gonzalas (2024, OF, .710 AVG, 8 hits).
Batbusters finish as 18U runner-ups
***OC Batbusters-Lara/Portesi went 6-1 at the Triple Crown BLD Christmas Toy Drive, losing to Athletics Jendro Premier, 6-5, in the 18U title game.
The Batbusters used Bridgeport-bound Vise Zarate (2022, P) and Amanda Smith (2023, P) in the circle all weekend and they shared 34-plus innings and combined for 1.85 ERA.
Williams College-bound Alysa “DQ” DeQuiroz (2022, 2B) made routine and hustle plays look easy and teamed up with Brooke Subia (2023, SS, .467 AVG, 6 hits, a double). They locked down the middle infield, turning double plays and commanding the defense.
Bowdoin College-bound Anika Ewert (2022, OF, .650 AVG, 12 hits. 1 double) and Avery Duran (2022, OF, .500 AVG, 4 hits, a double, a triple) were also hot on offense.
*** Athletics Mercado 2025-Tidd and Explosion Flores Black shared the 16U title.
USA Athletics win 16U title
***USA Athletics-Rogers/Mathis/Lehr went 6-1 at the Triple Crown BDS Christmas Toy Drive, going 4-0 in bracket play and beating Athletics Mercado SD-Delamater/Debus, 3-0, in the championship game for the 14U title.
Alyssa Hensgen (2025, P) had a 0.42 ERA and four wins during the weekend. She pitched 17 innings and allowed one earned run, while striking out 15.
The offense was led by Maia Helmar (2025, 1B/3B/OF, .615 AVG, 1.874 OPS, 1.231SLG, 3 singles, 2 doubles, 3 triples, 7 RBIs), Joryn Chatman (2025, SS/OF, .500 AVG, 1.248 OPS, 1 double, 1 triple), Nina Sepulveda (2025, P/SS, .429 AVG, OBP .529, 4 RBIs, 6 runs) and Addyson Everett (2026, 3B/1B, .419 AVG, 6 RBIs).
Helmar had two triples against top-ranked Athletics Mercado-Berni and a two-run double in the championship game. Chatman went 2 for 2 in the semifinals with a shot to left-center for a double.
Firecrackers 10U title with Batbusters-Edmonds/Taylor
*** Firecrackers – Medina/TJ/Liddell went 0-3 in pool play before going 3-0 in bracket play on Sunday and sharing the Triple Crown BLD Christmas Toy Drive 10U title with Batbusters-Edmonds/Taylor this past weekend at Greenbelt Park in So Cal.
The Firecrackers were led by Grace Rivera (7 runs, 1 triple), Aaliyah Zamano (.619 OBP, 13 hits, 4 doubles, 2 triples, 7 runs), Marilyn Rodriguez (7 hits, 2 doubles, 1 triple, 5 runs, 5 stolen bases), A Graham (1 triple, 5 runs, 5 stolen bases) and Lexy Cardenas (4 doubles) on offense. Danica Buchanan (22 IP, 24 Ks, 1.91 ERA, 1.05 WHIP) and Alyssa Espinoza (10.2 IP, 6 Ks, 2.34 WHIP) were the pitching leaders for the Firecrackers.
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