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Wasco Diamonds

Posted by Credit is Due on November 5, 2024, 5:40 pm

Just an observation after watching some of the competition down in KC this weekend, but the Wasco Diamonds MM team is looking legit. They’re not the best, but saw them do some really good things against some really good clubs. They’re fast, four solid pitchers, two that are D1 level and some strong bats. On top of it all, you can tell they’re having a lot of fun.

Thought it was refreshing to see a smaller club name, with a team that’s been together for a while playing well against the national clubs. They have a young coach, who will learn, but it is obvious how much she loves her team, and how much they love her.

Please don’t comment any hate to this post. I’m not saying they’re the best club out there, just wanted to recognize the work of some young ladies. Who knows, come summer they might be at the top of some of the top tournaments if they can clean up some things.

Re: Wasco Diamonds

Posted by Good For You on November 9, 2024, 8:30 am, in reply to "Wasco Diamonds "

Support your program! Love it!

I have ZERO affiliation here.

So many come on here for self serving posts but you say something very positive and always a few that will be negative.

Wasco Diamonds are a nice org and option for young ladies and have had some competitive teams over last 6-7 years. Chicagoland softball benefits from orgs like Wasco. Keep it up!

Re: Wasco Diamonds

Posted by AGREE on November 8, 2024, 6:25 am, in reply to "Wasco Diamonds "

I agree the MM teams is good and has some well coached players. They will conintue to do well. Great job so far... Saw them a few times this Falls, they seem like a fun group ... Keep it up.

Re: Wasco Diamonds

Posted by Really??? on November 7, 2024, 8:40 pm, in reply to "Wasco Diamonds "

They killed it last summer at the NAFA Championship

Re: Wasco Diamonds

Posted by Credit is Due on November 8, 2024, 9:13 am, in reply to "Re: Wasco Diamonds "

I think you’re missing the point of my post. I didn’t say they were good last year, however they also did compete at PGF without playing in any qualifiers, so someone thought they were decent last year.

I just stated that they look good this year. No need to tear down a group of teenagers and a young coach who are working hard!

Re: Wasco Diamonds

Posted by really? on November 7, 2024, 2:22 pm, in reply to "Wasco Diamonds "

this is funny! Bill, is this you??

Re: Wasco Diamonds

Posted by King on November 7, 2024, 11:03 am, in reply to "Wasco Diamonds "

Wasco has had very good/great teams and great players. But that ended a few years back. The SilverHawks and Cheetahs eat their lunch these days! The best 2024’s, 2025’s, 2026’s and 2027’s left Wasco for greener pastures.

Re: Wasco Diamonds

Posted by Credit is Due on November 8, 2024, 9:17 am, in reply to "Re: Wasco Diamonds "

I would agree, outside of the MM team. That group has stayed together pretty consistently, losing very few players each year and keeping a solid core. If you look at scores they are beating the other clubs you mentioned.

I’m not affiliated with them in anyway, just was impressed after seeing Wasco make a turn for the worst over the last few years.

Re: Wasco Diamonds

Posted by Cheetahs on November 9, 2024, 10:02 am, in reply to "Re: Wasco Diamonds "

They’ve been getting some pretty impressive commitments lately
3 pretty strong 18u teams

Re: Wasco Diamonds

Posted by Haha on November 10, 2024, 9:53 am, in reply to "Re: Wasco Diamonds "

What three 16u teams are good there and multiple impressive commitments!?! I don’t see it.

Re: Wasco Diamonds

Posted by Dr Buckets on November 12, 2024, 10:37 am, in reply to "Re: Wasco Diamonds "

Cheetahs Malito consistently has the commitment sheets done right. And Cheetahs Connelly team is getting some big time schools on her reaumè.
After that, 🤷🏻‍♂️
Jill Harvey and Joe Tholl still getting kids done!
Jim Abbott consistently putting kids into good spots!
McNulty at the Silverhawks does an outstanding job, as well!!!
I think Wasco may be on the rise in the near future!

Re: Wasco Diamonds

Posted by Crushing forces of Capitalism on November 8, 2024, 8:04 am, in reply to "Re: Wasco Diamonds "

Has been a solid "mid-major" program for quite some time, and MM is their most solid team. But programs like Wasco seem to be at a crossroads. (I'd put SilverHawks, Cheetahs, Sparks and NLL in here too.)

Iowa Premier is gaining strength to the west and IMG is strong to the east, and other national programs continue to creep in.

Every year, the name on the front is more important for getting into the top Alliance/PGF tournaments.

I think Cheetahs have a big advantage with their being housed at the Bo Dome - best softball facility in at least IL. If they were to join up with IP, it would create a powerful Chicago area base.

Re: Wasco Diamonds

Posted by @Crushing on November 23, 2024, 10:20 am, in reply to "Re: Wasco Diamonds "

Agreed

Re: Wasco Diamonds

Posted by The Cheetahs? on November 11, 2024, 11:47 pm, in reply to "Re: Wasco Diamonds "

Who are we talking about? Cheetahs? They have lousy teams overall and a couple large commits. They have a couple legit teams. Out of 15, I’d hope you’d have a couple. Get over yourself you Cheetah lovers!

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