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Sorcerers Emily Allard and Ashley Decker Play in Inaugural Under Armour All-American Game

On July 20 Sorcerers Emily Allard (Antioch, CA) and Ashley Decker (Reno, NV) competed in the first Under Armour All-America Game.  The game was televised nationally on ESPNU at 1 PM Eastern time.

According to the news release, from 300,000 high school softball players in the classes of 2009-2011 nationwide, only 30
players were selected by a committee made up of the nation’s most
knowledgeable figures in high school softball. Only true students in
good academic standing were considered for participation.

Congratulations Emily and Ashley!!!

Sorcerer Gold Mumma Qualifies for 2008 ASA Gold Nationals!

In true Sorcerer fashion, Sorcerer 18 Gold (Mumma) qualified for the 2008 ASA Gold Nationals this weekend in Lancaster, CA in the Pacific Coast Regional Tournament, winning the final game against the Jets Gold with a score of 8-3. 93 teams competed for 6 berths.

Sorcerer Gold Mumma wins Independence Day “Boulder” Tournament

With a sequence of 3 consecutive come-from-behind victories, Sorcerer won the prestigious 80-team Louisville Slugger Independence Day Tournament in Boulder, CO in their first attempt. Sorcerer scored 68 runs including 7 homeruns in 12 games.

Sorcerer Goes 5-2-1 in Champions Cup

After taking the Boulder Championship two weeks ago, Sorcerer tied for 17th place in the Champions Cup tournament this weekend in Irvine with a 5-2-1 record.

Sorcerer Prepares For ASA Gold Nationals

Sorcerer enters the final stretch this week before leaving for Oklahoma City to compete in the 2008 ASA Gold Nationals.

Gold Nationals is unique among ASA JO National tournaments in that only 64 teams are permitted entry.  In 2008, all of these teams were required to qualify by placing very high in a regional, sector, or national qualifying tournament.  

Sorcerer Fall Tryout Registration Open NOW!!!

Sorcerer will hold tryouts at Foothill High School in Pleasanton, CA for both our Fall 2008 teams directly following our return from the 2008 Gold Nationals in Oklahoma City, OK in August.

Registration for tryouts can only be done online. Please complete this form to notify us of your intent to try out.

Date	Position Players Time	Pitchers & Catchers Time
Saturday, Aug 16	10 AM to 1 PM	1 PM to 3 PM
Sunday, Aug 17	10 AM to 1 PM	1 PM to 3 PM
Sunday, Aug 24	10 AM to 1 PM	1 PM to 3 PM

Please arrive 30 minutes before the start of tryout to get your tryout number and to warm up.

Note: All data on this form, including your name, will be held strictly confidential.  Only members of the Sorcerer coaching or administrative staff will be allowed access to it.

If you have any questions, please contact Phil Mumma at 925-367-9012 or Pete Aguayo at 925-980-7873.

Should You Try Out To Become a Sorcerer?

Sorcerer has a well-deserved reputation as a team where great players come to win. Yes, Sorcerer loves to win, but not just at softball. Athletes who join Sorcerer join an organization with a history of placing players in some of the top athletic and academic programs in the country. 

This year alone, Sorcerer placed players at academic powerhouses Stanford, Cal, Northwestern, and Harvard. Of our 11 players who have committed to college programs, all but two are going to a Division I college that in 2008 ranked in the ESPN softball top 25.

If you are a great player with a deep passion for the game,
If you want the best college education,
If you value playing on a dedicated team,
If you are willing to work hard both on and off the field,

then Sorcerer may be the right team for you!!!

Sorcerer Courtney Moore Named Player of the Week in Both Oakland Tribune and Contra Costa Times

From: 5-7-08 St. Mary’s High School Gazette:

In most dominating fashion Courtney Moore turned in one of the best offensive performances this year in the BSAL in a four game stretch. The Mississippi State bound senior went an impressive 9 for 11 with 5 homeruns including a grand slam. She finished the week with 12 RBI’s and 5 stolen bases in 4 games against two of the top three teams in the BSAL.

Emily Allard Commits to Northwestern University

Sorcerer outfielder Emily Allard has verbally committed to accept a softball scholarship to Northwestern University. Allard gave her commitment to Wildcats head coach Kate Drohan on March 25.