IYAA Baseball/Softball and T-Ball teams continue to impress

Barry Byers Posted May 27, 2010 3:30pm IYAA Baseball/Softball

Image: IYAA’s 12u girls softball team forms a victory circle — IYAA’s 12u girls softball team head coached by Michael Chambers celebrate their second win a row after defeating Whitney in Italy at the Upchurch Ball fields. — IYAA’s 12u girls softball team forms a victory circle — IYAA’s 12u girls softball team head coached by Michael Chambers celebrate their second win a row after defeating Whitney in Italy at the Upchurch Ball fields. (Barry Byers)

The IYAA (Italy Youth Athletic Association) continues to ink in wins while gaining experience for the younger Baseball/Softball and T-Ball players. Whether it’s a kindergartener teeing off for a double or a freshman making a big grab to end an inning, IYAA Sports is where you can catch all the action.

Every team will compete in the end of the season Division Tournament. Teams that qualify, will advance to the District Tournament.

List of IYAA coaches and their divisions

Charles Hyles – Boy’s T-Ball
Stephen Janek – Boy’s Machine Pitch
Lisa Mott – Girl’s Coach Pitch
Stephen Mott – Boy’s 10u
Jason Escamilla – Boy’s 12u
Gary Wood – Boy’s 14u
Michael Chambers – Girl’s 12u
Tessa South – Girl’s T-Ball
Robin Wafer – Girl’s 10u
Doug Nelson – Girl’s 15u
Ken Norwood – Boy’s 12u

Below are team rosters and coach information from four of the 11 teams the IYAA has fielded this season. Additional teams will be highlighted in upcoming articles.

Girls T-Ball:

Coach:
Tessa South

Players:
Catie South
Evie South
Grace Patton
Ashley Gwin
Autumn Gwin
Ella Hudson
Morgan Chambers
Jada Williams
Erin Roberts
Cadence Ellis
Alyssa Wiser
Kayone Brooks
Kinzie Whatley

Girl’s Coach Pitch Softball:

Coach:
Lisa Mott

Lacy Mott
Grace Payne
Kimberly Hooker
Courtney Riddle
Kembria Brooks
Caitlin Oldfield
Madison Galvan
Jashiryan Lacy
Alexus Dorety
Karley Nelson
Sydney Lowenthal
Hannah Haight

The 10u Pink Panthers – Girls Coach Pitch Softball

Coaches:
Head: Robin Wafer
Asst: Allen Richards
Asst: Randy Boyd
Asst: Billy Wafer

Players:
Carlee Wafer
Brycelen Richards
Virginia Stephens
Sabrina Hernandez
Grace Haight
Abby Gage
Eva Ledesma
Haley Jones
Taylor Boyd
Raegan Jones
Christy Murray
Cassidy Gage
Maegan Connor
Kirby Nelson
Vanessa Hernandez

Girl’s 12u Softball:

Coach:
Michael Chambers

Players:
Brooke DeBorde
Elizabeth Garcia
Oleshia Anderson
Raven Harper
Ashlyn Jacinto
Amber Hooker
Hailey Turner
Jozie Perkins
Cassidy Childers
Britney Chambers
Hannah Washington
DeCorea Green
Janae Robertson
Lillie Perry

IYAA Sports, “The winning tradition starts here.”

Ella is safe! — After reaching first base, Ella Hudson has step one down. (Barry Byers)

I think I can…. — Her affirmations were correct, she made it to first base! (Barry Byers)

Cutie on the mound — Morgan Chambers is ready to chase down grounders (Barry Byers)

Grace is gorgeous — Tessa South’s T-Ball girls are getting a handle on the game as Grace Patton hustles in with the ball. (Barry Byers)

We are fabulous! — Courtney Riddle, Lacy Mott, Karley Nelson and Hannah Haight are proud of their team’s win over Itasca. (Barry Byers)

Good game girls! — The IYAA T-Ball girls congratulate Hillsboro on a well played game. (Barry Byers)

Lacy hits on — Lacy Mott hits a single for the 8u girls softball team which is head coached by her mom, Lisa Mott. (Barry Byers)

Morgan fields the ball — Morgan Cockerham charges a grounder during warm-ups. (Barry Byers)

Karley’s ready — Karley Nelson puts on her pink helmet, bats her eyes on then gets ready to bat. (Barry Byers)

Another in the books — 15u girls softball is undefeated behind the strong arm of pitcher Jaclynn Lewis and the athletic ability of catcher Mary Tate. (Barry Byers)

Brycelen pitches — The 10u girls softball team, famously known as the Pink Panthers, are undefeated as Brycelyn Richards delivers another strike and third baseman Carlee Wafer stays ready to attack. (Barry Byers)

Lil’ Bulldogs — Milfords T-Ball boys get the job done against Italy. (Barry Byers)

Grace cheers — Grace Haight encourages her 10u Pink Panther teammates from the dugout. (Barry Byers)

Carlee settles in — Pink Panther Carlee Wafer prepares to swing away. (Barry Byers)

Julius lines it up — Julius Wilson lines up the bat and then hit a liner to the outfield in the T-Ball boys game on Monday. (Barry Byers)

What a play! — Italy’s first baseman, Ty Cash, flies in just in time to get the out. (Barry Byers)

Power hitter — The hitting tee has met its match. (Barry Byers)

Small collision — T-Ballers play like the big boys. (Barry Byers)

Rally cap — Italy’s dugout gets fired up. (Barry Byers)

The chase — Italy chases the Bulldog runner back to first base. (Barry Byers)

How it’s done — Italy’s Ty Cash gets the out at third base, leaving no doubt. (Barry Byers)

Janae’s ready — Italy’s 6th grader Janae Robertson gets ready to take the field against Whitney. (Barry Byers)

Bring it home — Italy’s John Escamilla brings home the win for his 12u boys team. (Barry Byers)