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

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.”