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Up & coming

Posted by A parent on October 13, 2025, 8:27 am

What's the most up & coming teams in the area?

IP Carroll seems like they've got something, knocked off couple Bandits team at QOH and just dominated a HFL qualifier.

GTS 16s look improved compared to anything they've had at the grad year previously.

Any of the TN Mojos teams going to be legit?

Re: Up & coming

Posted by IP Carroll on October 13, 2025, 10:56 am, in reply to "Up & coming "

Beat Bandits--sure, but lets see how they compete with the Bandit ace on the mound.

Carroll has been taking players from the Shannon team and competing at qualifiers, which makes their team not their OG team. I guess if you r going for the bid, you gotta do what you gotta do. still think shannon is the better team overall.

Doesnt seem right to take players from your sister team and get a bid, but who knows. know the fall is werid bc of conflicts etc, but if the roster is locked then that is one thing then.

Re: Up & coming

Posted by IP Parent on October 14, 2025, 10:10 pm, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

IP Carroll team had another IP player fill in because of college visits and pitcher on college visit. His team has 2 pitchers and making it to the end of every tournament. His team has had 1 player from Shannon fill in due to pitcher being gone. IP Carroll is full of talent consistently making it deep into tournaments with 2 pitchers and a very solid team.

Re: Up & coming

Posted by OG on October 13, 2025, 10:36 pm, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

OG team beat the bandits. Carroll takes from Shannon, Shannon takes from Carroll. Give credit where it’s due.

Re: Up & coming

Posted by Softball IQ on October 13, 2025, 9:11 pm, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

Having ONE player sub while you have kids on visits isn’t uncommon and doesn’t mean it’s not their “OG team”.

They earned it an one player wasn’t the difference

Re: Up & coming

Posted by ok..... on October 14, 2025, 7:46 am, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

everyone knows that ip moves kids around all fall and even summer. the rosters are fluid.....but does that make it fair, one would contest.

and yes one player makes a difference when its the #1 pitcher for the 2029 class.....but oh well

kids should be able to go on visits and the sister teams should be able to help and pull from each other, but again, still not the OG team. call a spade a spade....would you be happy that you were on the roster and they brought in someone else to play over your kid? when they had enough players to compete anyeays? thats the rub there

Re: Up & coming

Posted by Must suck to hate so much on October 14, 2025, 10:17 am, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

Aren't you same clown that said Bandits didn't have their ace? Bandits kids move rosters like Kardashians go through husbands!

Did Carroll cut your kid at one point or wouldn't respond to inquiry?

Re: Up & coming

Posted by Fear the B on October 14, 2025, 3:43 pm, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

It’s about the
Woo woo woo woo woo

Re: Up & coming

Posted by Glory Days on October 15, 2025, 11:39 am, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

Maybe it was years ago. There are so many solid national program options that achieve the recruiting, coaching, and motivational aspects that it's hurt the Bandits ability to stockpile talent like they used to do.

Re: Up & coming

Posted by @Glory Days on October 16, 2025, 12:29 pm, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

I agree. They were that org when coaches were committing 7-8 graders.

IPF smells that blood in the water back to finish the job

Re: Up & coming

Posted by Bandit on October 14, 2025, 10:01 am, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

You’re talking about a game involving teenage girls. At any point in time, a team may lose to another team. This does not mean the team is better. Lots of hate and jealousy in the travel softball world. Just calling a spade a spade.

Re: Up & coming

Posted by @Bandit on October 14, 2025, 11:08 am, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

It means they're better on that day.

Re: Up & coming

Posted by OG on October 14, 2025, 9:47 am, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

I hear you. I can agree. But the team that won that PGF in CP against bandits was all Carroll. No Shannon players at all that weekend. There’s a lot of strong teams and Carroll is one of them. Give em credit when they earn it. If bandits ace is there maybe it’s still 0-0 right now 🤷🏻‍♂️

Re: Up & coming

Posted by @Uppity on October 13, 2025, 9:38 am, in reply to "Up & coming "

@HFLfastpitch (Heartland region of Alliance) just posted their top five 16s:

1. Aces
2. IP - Carroll
3. OH Lasers Gaskill
4. St. Louis Chaos Gill
5. TN Mojo Fox

This won't include the PGF stalwarts of Bandits, Chill and others. (Interesting that Carroll is still showing up here, as Dickle left Alliance.)

GTS Gonzalez has been solid for a while. Recently beat Bandits Glass, but lost to Dickel, Mojo Rosario and Bandits Conroy.

Re: Up & coming

Posted by @GTS on October 15, 2025, 9:26 am, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

I will give them the making it to the platinum championship, but when you win bids in other ages but don't make the trip, it's a no for me.

They have a long way to go to be considered a top area program. Padding one team with her name on it isn't going to cut it.

Re: Up & coming

Posted by Chicago Classic on October 13, 2025, 4:57 pm, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

There needs to be an area club championship - 16U and 18U. Put it at the awesome fields in Glen Ellyn or New Lenox. Send, or put together, your single best roster at 16U and 18U from Bandits, Chill, Sparks, Cheetahs, IMG, etc. This shouldn't be hard. Play for pride and get the best area talent all on the same fields!

Re: Up & coming

Posted by @Chicago Classic on October 14, 2025, 9:37 pm, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

When my daughter was playing travel ball (Now almost finished in college) there was a local club championship tournament, the "Metros". That was always my favorite tournament. I don't think it's been done for years now. A shame.

Re: Up & coming

Posted by @@Chicago Classic on October 15, 2025, 2:39 pm, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

Giving me PTSD. Metros always seemed to be on the hottest day of the summer, there would be rec-level teams in the mix, and when you got done on Sunday, it seemed like you had to hop in the car/plane for Nationals. It was fun playing for pride, though.

Re: Up & coming

Posted by @PTSD on October 16, 2025, 12:05 pm, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

I do recall how hot it was...and shitty gravel fields. But it was a great yardstick as to where your team compared to all the other teams in the area. It was also a good warmup for Nationals.

Re: Up & coming

Posted by @Chicago Classic on October 14, 2025, 8:49 am, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

Sounds great, get it done.

Re: Up & coming

Posted by @CC on October 14, 2025, 12:29 pm, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

Do it, but leave out the Chill and Bandits. It will be interested to see how the next level stacks up.

Re: Up & coming

Posted by @@@CC on October 14, 2025, 4:36 pm, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

The "next level" would be determined by bracket place finish. Why exclude anyone?

Let's do this!!

Re: Up & coming

Posted by Well on October 15, 2025, 9:52 am, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

Because we have decades of history to understand that Bandits and Chill are the best teams in the area. Let's figure out who is the next level teams.

Re: Up & coming

Posted by CC on October 15, 2025, 9:14 am, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

I’ve seen this show before. Bandits 1&2, Chill 3.

Re: Up & coming

Posted by @@CC on October 14, 2025, 2:07 pm, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

Chill is not that good. What have they won?

Re: Up & coming

Posted by @@CC on October 14, 2025, 1:48 pm, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

that defeats the purpose bro

Re: Up & coming

Posted by @CC on October 14, 2025, 4:05 pm, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

What’s the purpose? To lose to the Bandits and the Chill? You do that every weekend.

Re: Up & coming

Posted by Caymol on October 13, 2025, 12:49 pm, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

That Impact Caymol Midwest is the team to watch. Last year they were the Stallions.

Re: Up & coming

Posted by Who ya crappin'? on October 14, 2025, 4:42 pm, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

IC Midwest 16U Meierkort is 5-6 this fall, and Impact Caymol MW 16 Torres is 3-10. Neither have played anywhere near a top tier schedule. Please tell me there is another A level midwestern Caymol team... or that you've quit drinking.

Re: Up & coming

Posted by @Caymol on October 14, 2025, 9:15 am, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

You must be a parent.
I just looked up IC 16u on GC. They got beat up by the other 16u teams this past weekend and that NLL 16u team is at best average right now.

Re: Up & coming

Posted by @Caymol on October 13, 2025, 2:58 pm, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

I was intrigued until I got to your second sentence.

Re: Up & coming

Posted by Parent on October 14, 2025, 7:34 pm, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

We will be the top team! This Caymol Midwest is working so hard and is going to Georgia 4 times this fall. Just watch

Re: Up & coming

Posted by Ha! on October 15, 2025, 4:16 pm, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

Agreed!

I’m taking my 7U elite squad to Johannesburg,Macau, Berlin and Hong Kong this year for the very same reason.

We’ll be ready to smash the completion at our January Rosemont dome overnight RR!

Re: Up & coming

Posted by Turning blue on October 15, 2025, 1:03 pm, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

Okay, I'm starting to hold my breath now...

Re: Up & coming

Posted by swside fan on October 15, 2025, 8:30 am, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

Sounds like someone may be just a bit delusional and unrealistic

Re: Up & coming

Posted by Caymol on October 15, 2025, 1:22 pm, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

Well going to Georgia 6 times this fall will make this team so much better. You watch and see. It’s all about traveling far far away to play the best competition

Re: Up & coming

Posted by Practical Honest Advice on October 16, 2025, 3:08 am, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

Seriously those families have to travel to Georgia six times? What kind of school will they be missing for that?

There are a lot poorly allocated resources in this sport. I think a better approach would be #1-joining a team playing the correct tournaments (high level) #2- spend the money you would have spent on Georgia on weekly hitting, pitching, or fielding lessons. I think this approach will yield a stronger skill set, result in less missed school, and cost fewer dollars.

There are plenty of high level coaches and travel organizations in the Midwest. Your travel budget should be saved for the high level out of state tournaments. I'm not arguing against travel I'm arguing against an off-season vacation home in Georgia. Seams like an exorbitant amount of money to spend.

Especially since the people running that "brand new organization" seam to have mixed reputation at best and lack any significant track record of success.

Re: Up & coming

Posted by swside fan on October 16, 2025, 8:46 am, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

Going far away and getting your brains beat out doesn't exactly mean you will get better just because the competition is that much better than your skill set. Sounds like the saying 'biting off more than you can chew" applies here.

Re: Up & coming

Posted by @swside fan on October 16, 2025, 1:35 pm, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

You hear every smart coach say "if you want to get better, play a schedule of teams better than you".

You don't get better staying at home beating up on a bunch of local teams. Sorry, you're giving bad advice.

Re: Up & coming

Posted by It’s a big world on October 17, 2025, 2:21 pm, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

Traveling 6x to Georgia (or wherever) is absolutely ridiculous for any B team.

But if you’re wanting A competition, you (unfortunately) absolutely need to travel (south or west).

When you face a team with a half dozen SEC recruits in Colorado, Dalton, Huntington, etc you quickly figure out that it’s a big world out there… and Bandits are very competitive nationally, usually not elite.

IYKYK

Re: Up & coming

Posted by swside fan on October 17, 2025, 7:36 am, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

That's fine, go ahead and play tougher teams....you abslutely don't need to travel that far and that often to do it. Also....just because you travel to Georgia or Tennesse, it doesn't mean that ALL those teams are better than you. There are good teams all over the place and also there are bad/inexperienced teams all over the place.

Re: Up & coming

Posted by LMAO swside on October 17, 2025, 9:55 am, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

That's fine, stay home, save money, and win 80% of the games you play against the Lockport Lassies. Then pound your chest at your team's record.

I guess that would also work for your teams recruiting. You're probably the person telling the player and parents that the recruiting process is 100% on them.

Re: Up & coming

Posted by @lmao on October 17, 2025, 8:02 pm, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

I guarantee you're at a place where they're just telling you, you need to go to Cali and Co, that's where the recruiting happens.Alll with no real help from them whatsoever, Silly Rabbit.

Re: Up & coming

Posted by LMAO on October 18, 2025, 12:09 pm, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

I’d rather take that route, rather than play every weekend at Kankakee, and be told the recruiting is on my daughter. Send emails, send emails, send emails.

Re: Up & coming

Posted by @@swside on October 16, 2025, 3:12 pm, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

Besides Bandits, there are NO teams absolutely dominating everyone else in this area (at any level) that need to travel great distances to find competition. There are enough good teams in this Chicagoland area to compete with on a weekly basis. You are the one that is giving very bad and very expensive advice.

Re: Up & coming

Posted by Disagree on October 19, 2025, 9:45 am, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

The Chill W/L record against local teams is very lopsided. Also, college coaches understand this, as seen by their recruiting record. College coaches want players who play against the best in the country.

Keep tying to push the narrative that you can stay in Orland, Elgin, etc. and get just as good of competition. It’s not true.

Re: Up & coming

Posted by Seriously? on October 19, 2025, 2:11 pm, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

comparing THAT organization with the chill?

The point is you are not playing the chill so your not playing high competition in the Chicago metro.

Re: Up & coming

Posted by @@swside fan on October 16, 2025, 2:28 pm, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

you would need to demonstrate you could actually win a local game first yet alone dominate locally. those Stallion teams certainly did not win often at all and that was while playing low B ball. don't throw stones at those who know.

Re: Up & coming

Posted by Caymol on October 15, 2025, 4:35 pm, in reply to "Re: Up & coming "

Looking for subs and having tryouts at the end of October. Looks like the exodus has begun.

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