and Events that we will be hosting coming in the 2008 season...
scheduled for October 10 - 13 2008 and will be held in Elgin, IL...
am.
The team will be coached by Ali Vandertuuk
Hawks Do It Again - Play
For Championship
2008
2008 ASA
2008
2008 NSA 18U Firecracker 2nd
2008 ASA National Qualifier,
2008
The 16th annual Sparks Invitational
Tournament featured some of the best teams from all across the
The Hawks made it to the championship game of the Sparks Exposure Tournament this past weekend despite rain that cancelled all of the games on Saturday.
The Hawks got off to a fast start on Thursday against...
Homer Hawks 16U Black Keep Flying High
2008 ASA
2008
2008 NSA 18U Firecracker 2nd
2008 ASA National Qualifier,
2008
The Homer Hawks 16U Black team continues to
finish in the top of the tournaments they enter.
In 2008, the Hawks have taken a 1st in
HAWKS 18U
GOLD COMPETE AT NFCA
COLLEGE EVENT
Hawks Fans Can Listen Live to Hawks Battle AT
New York NFCA Event
The
Homer Hawks 18U Gold are in New competing at the 8th Annual NFCA/STOP
DWI TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS. the Gold will be playing some tough
competing while in the beautiful State of New York and you can
listen live via streaming audio or to the archived games streaming
audio.
Below tentative schedule for the Homer Hawks Gold Games and when they will be airing their games. Some games will be live some games will be archived. Please check the schedule for date and time will be the schedule for Hawk Fans to listen to our 18U GOLD team. Click Here or on the logo above to listen to the Hawks Live or on Tape Delayed.
Friday, July 11
10:45 AM-Conklin Raiders vs. Home Hawks Gold (IL) (LIVE)
Saturday, July 12
11:30 AM-TC Tremors Gold vs. Home Hawks Gold (IL) (Tape
Delayed)
3:00 PM-Home Hawks Gold (IL) vs. Lady Lightning (NC) (Tape
Delayed)
4:45 PM-Homer Hawk Gold (IL) vs. MC Belles Gold (NJ) (LIVE)
Sunday, July 13
To Be Announced (TBA)
HAWKS 16U TEAL WIN REBELS TOURNAMENT
The Hawks 16u Teal played in the Downers Grove DOLLS Rebels
Tournament July 5th and 6th.
In pool play they won 2 and tied 1 winning the pool on run
differential. They beat the Mokena Blue Wave 9-1 with 7 different
players scoring. Ashley Yanahan and Lauren Wells both scored twice.
Katie Paulmeyer and Taylor Snooks had 2 RBI’s each. Amy Narotsky
threw a 2 hitter for the win.
Next up was the Trevians with the game resulting in a 3-3 tie. Lauren Wells went 3 for 3 with 2 doubles and 2 RBI’s. Ashlee Needy went...
16U BLACK PLACE 3rd IN ASA ELGIN
TOURNAMENT
Hawks Battle to Prove They Can Compete with
The Best
The Hawks participated in the tourney featuring 28 teams of outstanding 16U ASA teams. The Hawks began pool play with a game against the Wolfpack that they won 8-0. The Hawks exploded for 6 runs in the bottom of the first inning. Bringing 10 batters to the plate the Hawks had...
14U BLACK ILLINOIS NSA STATE CHAMPIONS
Hawks14U Black Almost Perfect - Go 7-1 To
Win
Championship
The Homer Hawk 14U Black battled all weekend to win the NSA 14u Illinois State Championship. As the weekend approached the 14U Black were looking at a field of 26 powerful and competitive teams they would have to move through to get a chance at finishing in the top 5. The task look difficult but the Lady Hawks were feeling good after placing 9th at the ASA HALL OF FAME TOURNAMENT. That tournament has 27 of the top teams in the United States and would be a primer for this weekends NSA State Championship. The 14U Black did not disappoint anyone.
The ladies went 7-1 with 3 games decided in International Tie Breakers. Great defense, great pitching and timely hitting were the key to the Unified Black.
10U HAWKS "SHAKE UP" WEST CHICAGO
Judge 10U Out score Opponents 35-5 to Win
Championship...
This is Why They're
The Homer Hawk 10U is "SHAKING UP" the softball world. In fact they are shaking up the softball world so much...Even our Website is feeling the vibrations. The Young ladies are working to set a new standard for young Hawk Teams. That Standard was created this weekend as the "MINI's" took on the West Chicago Tournament with a new vengeance.
The bats were on fire and the gloves were solid as the 10U Hawks finished the tournament undefeated and outscored their opponents 36-5.
Hawks 18U Black Finish Top Five
Portage, IN
- The Homer Hawks 18U Black finished in the top 5 in Portage, IN
this past weekend. They went 3-1 in tournament play and
were in the 5th game when the tournament was cancelled due to
weather. In pool play the Lady Hawks tied both games in games
against some tough opponents. In game 1 vs. the Michigan
Bombers the 18U Black
HAWKS 16U TEAL BATTLE IN LAS VEGAS
The
16u Teal played in an 18and under College Exposure Tournament in
On Saturday the Hawks played the Washington MsStix, coming out on
top 5-4. The ladies from
The Homer Hawks Softball program continues to grow and this weekend kicked into high gear. Hawks Softball had teams scattered throughout the United States. With 12 teams and over 150 young ladies in the program, the ability to get great exposure for the Lady Hawks has never been better. No other program can tout what the Hawks are doing and have done in the past few years. This weekend alone Hawk Teams were playing in Las Vegas, Nevada; Oklahoma City, OK; Detroit, Michigan; Blue Spring, Mo and Decatur, Illinois as well as in many other great tournaments around the country.
As the program continues to grow more and more young ladies are finding out why Homer Hawks Softball is the premier traveling softball program in the Midwest. In Michigan alone, several colleges including University of Michigan, Wright State and others specifically named the Homer Hawks as the teams they came to see. At least 5 players who were competing in Michigan, from the 16U Black, were named as being players colleges were interested in watching.
HAWKS 12 WIN ANOTHER CHAMPIONSHIP
Walker 12U Takes Title In Oak Lawn Memorial
Day Tournament
HAWKS 12's & 14 WIN CHAMPIONSHIP IN
MOLINE
Both Teams Dominate To Carry On Hawks
Tradition Of Great Teams
The Homer Hawks went to Moline to bring home a championship, instead the Hawks came home with 2 championships. The 12U dominated their age bracket fighting all the way to the championship game beating the Heartland Mayhem by a score of 11-0. The young Hawks were fantastic all weekend and stayed focused to go undefeated through out the tournament and get their NSA Northern National Bid.
The 14U Hawk Black wanted to follow in the younger Hawks stapes and come home also with a championship. They did just that by beating the Blue Devils of Burlington, Iowa by a score of 5-1 and earning a berth to the ASA Northern Nationals in St. Louis, Missouri.
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HAWKS ARE PERFECT - WIN CROWN POINT
TOURNEY
Vizza Pitches Perfect Game To Win
Championship
The Homer Hawk 14U Black go 6-0 to win Crown Point, IN tournament this weekend. The tough Hawks battled thru bad weather and some tough teams to win. Starting Saturday with rain pouring all day, the Hawks took on the Lincoln-Way Storm and came away with an 8-2 win. Then it was on to play the always tough Hawks '95. Hawks Black came away with a victory fighting off the younger Hawks by a 7-2 score before battling the Crown Point Bulldogs 3-2. All the games Saturday were marred with continuous rain and less than ideal conditions. However Sunday's weather as well as the Hawks offense took on a much better look and feel. The Hawks first opponent was the CP Bulldogs again, this time beating them back 10-2. Up next were the L.W. Storm. The Hawks bats were again on fire lighting up the score board with a win and a finally tally of 13-3.
VIZZA IS PERFECT IN CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
As the Hawks headed into the championship game they knew that had to keep up their hitting streak and must pitch a great game against a the Bulldogs who can rack up some runs quickly. The Hawks did not disappoint. The ladies came out on fire scoring 4 runs in the first inning while having the stalwart pitcher Kristina Vizza work her magic on the mound. As the game progressed and the bats continued to rack up runs, it was clear that Vizza was on a roll. In the end the Hawks rolled to a 15-0 Championship victory, with Vizza striking out 6 and not allowing any runs or walking any of her opponents... A PERFECT GAME. Congratulations Hawks, good luck next week in Moline.
HAWKS PREDICT THE BIG WINNER IN MOLINE.
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MOLINE'S LESS FORTUNATE WITH THE HELP OF
RIVER BEND FOOD BANK!!
Often times we get caught up in our daily lives and forget about those who are in need of assistance. But this weekend softball families and their daughters from across the state will not only be swinging bats and catching fly balls, but will be working with tournament directors Charlie McGuire and Mike Pannell of the Midwest Sluggers to help stock up the River Bend Food bank.
HAWKS FOOD DRIVE CONTEST COMING TO HELP MOLINE AREA
Five Hawk teams are beginning to sharpen their skills for the Moline tournament and descend on Moline to not only compete for a softball championship, but more importantly to see which team will be crowned The Homer Hawks Food Drive Champion. Each team will compete to see which will bring the most perishable items to the Tournament. Which Team will rise to the challenge? We don't know... but we do know who will win this weekend... the less fortunate in and around the community of Moline. So Come on Hawks, its time to step up to the challenge.
HAWKS BONEZEK GREAT ADDITION FOR TINLEY PARK
Newcomers are appearing at all ages at Tinley Park, where freshman third baseman Stacie Bonezek is expected to make an immediate impact on the varsity, and junior shortstop/pitcher Elle Gerdes has transferred in from Sandburg.
A transfer? From Sandburg to Tinley?
"I didn't think I'd ever say those words," Titans coach Sheila Reed said. "Obviously, we're very happy to have her."
Gerdes played part of her sophomore season on the varsity at Sandburg, where she was more or less the designated runner.
"I remember reading about her being a selfless player and doing what needed to be done to help the team," Reed said. "That stuck in my mind about her from the personality standpoint more than even her skills."
Gerdes is projected to be the starting shortstop, but will also serve as the No. 2 pitcher behind senior Paige Swaim. Swaim, who was All-South Suburban Blue and posted a 2.44 ERA in 2007, will play next year at Millikin University.
Meanwhile, Bonezek is wowing Reed with her work at third base.
"She's just a natural," Reed said. "She's got great reflexes, and a natural-looking swing. She amazes me every day." (Bonzek has help the Titans even on April 1st with an impressive 3 run Homerun, a triple and another hit that almost made it out of the park - and that's no April Fools joke.
HAWKS McGUIRE CONTRIBUTES TO BENET VICTORY
Nora McGuire And The Benet Redwings Top Neuqua Valley
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Benet's Nora McGuire is called
safe after sliding past Neuqua Valleythird baseman Amanda
Mener during Benet's 8-7 win.
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(Article From the Naperville Sun Website)
"There's not a lot to say."
With a big smile on his face, Benet coach Jerry Schilf offered up those words following an 8-7 victory over Neuqua Valley in the season opener for both teams on Monday.
As Schilf watched his team begin to unroll the massive black tarp that will protect the infield from the elements this week, he laughed and shrugged his shoulders.
The coach had a point. Although the Redwings (1-0) escaped the game against the Wildcats (0-1) with a win, they didn't do it in Hollywood fashion.
Benet had just three hits, but the team played good defense and took advantage of the Wildcats' 11 errors when it mattered. All of Benet's eight runs came courtesy of Neuqua's gaffes.
The errors began in the bottom of the second inning, when Benet freshman Nora McGuire scored thanks to a dropped ball at first base. But the mistakes really took a turn for the worst in the bottom of the third when the Redwings scored five straight runs off five straight Neuqua miscues. Benet never lost the lead after that.
The Redwings had no errors in the field and got hits from McGuire, Courtney Makowski and Kaitlin Coari.
"Our hitting wasn't where we wanted it to be," McGuire said. "We just got lucky and played good defense."
FORMER HOMER HAWK GIBBS SETS SYRACUSE RECORD
Hallie Gibbs Shines Despite Loses - Goes Deep On Very First At-Bat for Orangeman.
WACO, TEXAS
(Article From the SU Website)
The Orange softball team opened the 2008 campaign with a pair of
loses on Friday at the Getterman Classic hosted by Baylor. SU first
game ended in dramatic fashion with Centenary (1-7) just sneaking by
with a 4-3 win. During game two, No. 7/10 Baylor (1-0) got the best
of the Orange, 8-0, in six innings.
"We just keep talking about that each day that
we just have to get better and better," said head coach Leigh
Ross. "Whatever happens in each game we just have to take it and
process it. Instead of practicing and evaluating, now we've played
two games and we can see our strong and weak areas."
Third baseman Hallie Gibbs began her
career with a bang by going deep on her very first career at-bat,
becoming the first SU freshman to accomplish the feat. Gibbs also
made an impact defensively by handling two difficult groundballs
during the second game. She fielded a hard-hit ball down the
leftfield line on a backhand and threw to junior first baseman
Nicole Miller – the throw ended the first inning and left one Baylor
runner stranded.
Her second defensive beauty came in the second when she cut off a
ball that was headed threw the left side. Gibbs then made a running
throw just in time to get the runner.
"You can just see the potential in Hallie," said associate head
coach Kyle Jamieson. "She hit the home run in the first game
and then hit a foul ball even further in the second game – this is
just her first day of collegiate ball."
HAWKS TO HOLD NFCA ENDORSED CAMP & TOURNEY
October 10th thru 13th 2008 in Elgin Illinois.
Yes
everyone...it is true... the HOMER HAWKS and our annual COLLEGE
EXPOSURE EXTRAVAGANZA has just been blessed with additional value
and rewards by having the NFCA officially ENDORSE event and
camp.... this year we will add a Friday NFCA Endorsed Player Camp!
To visit our NFCA Camp site please
CLICK
HERE
To add even more value for athletes and coaches as well ... we are
also sponsoring a BILL Hillhouse - Howard Kobata coaches clinic and
training throughout the 3 day weekend!
What more can we do to bring the greatest value and opportunities to
the Midwest!
With these additions we will unfortunately have to limit the number
of teams accepted into the tourney to assure the quality and
efficiency of the event.
More information will be forthcoming - but mark down OCTOBER 10 -13,
2008 ... ELGIN ILLINOIS ... THE HAWKS AND NFCA team up for the top
event in the Midwest!
CAMP PARTICIPANTS REGISTRATION
Hawks 16u Betcher Win NSA National Bid
Pekin Illinois - The Homer Hawks 16U Betcher traveled to New Years Eve weekend to compete for a NSA national Bid. Despite starting out a little sluggish on Saturday, the Lady Hawks came back with a vengeance on Sunday to knock down both Midland Magic teams to capture their first NSA National Bid. The Hawks were able to hold on to win the first game by a score of 3-2 against the Midland Magic (Black). In the second game the ladies continued to move runners throughout the game to edge out the Midland Magic (red) by a score of 4-2.
Congratulations Lady Hawks.
HAWKS HOST CANDLELIGHT COSMIC BOWLING NIGHT
Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 9:30 p.m.
There will be Raffle
Prizes; Split the Pot and more. So if you looking for a great time to
spend a Saturday night with a great organization come on out to the
Homer Hawks Cosmic Candle Light Bowling ……..Fun! Fun! Fun! Kids are
Welcome!!!
HAWKS 16U PURPLE GO 4-1 IN
ST. LOUIS SOFTBALL SHOWCASE
Ted Jankowski's Team Hang Tough With Top Teams in Midwest.
The Homer Hawks 16u Purple went to the St. Louis Softball Showcase held October 26-28th ready for battle. They returned with a stellar record of 4 Wins and 1 Loss. The showcase which is in its 10th year draws some of the best talent in the Midwest and is designed for payers to showcase their skills for college coaches.
The Hawks 16U Purple fought hard all weekend and ended up coming back home with a 4-1 record and outscoring their opponents 22-5. The Hawks started out by winning Game 1, 8-0 and then dropping a tough loss in Game 2 by a score of 1-3. The Hawks however did not let that stop them from going on to win their remaining games in St. Louis. The ladies ended up winning game 3, 3-2; Game 4, 7-0 and finishing the last game with another win, 3-0.
Congratulations to the Hawks 16U Purple
HAWKS TEAM TO COMPETE IN
ST. LOUIS SOFTBALL SHOWCASE
Friday, Saturday and Sunday Oct 26 through Oct 28.
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The 10th annual St. Louis Softball showcase featuring 112 of the best in 16U and 18U softball teams in the Midwest and around the country will be held this year at Chesterfield Valley Athletics Complex at 17925 North Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield, Missouri 63017 and Ellisville Athletic Association, 2301 Westhills Park Dr, Ellisville, MO 63011
This year the Homer Hawks will have up to 6 teams traveling to St. Louis to compete in this great college exposure event. Besides the many teams attending this year Showcase the Hawks 18U Gold will be competing in the Gold division.
Click the address above for a interactive Google map to get
directions to and from the Complex.
This years tournament is proving to be yet another year in which
great teams will converge on the State of Missouri to compete and
display their talent for College Coaches. The divisions for
the tournament are
16-U, 18U and 18-U Gold. Dates: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
October 26 through October 28.
Hawks 16u Teal Go 4-1 in AFA National Qualifier
The Homer Hawks swept through pool play undefeated.
In the first of 3 straight games they dominated the Wheatland Spikes, winning 9-0. Lauren Wells pitched a 1 hitter striking out 9, getting defensive help from Gianna Sunta in the outfield. Seven different players scored. Lauren Hickey went 3 for 3 with a triple. Dana Owens had a double and 3 RBI’s. Ashley Needy and Tess Erwinski both had 2 hits.
Next up was Chi-Town Express Silver. Anna Marie Mitchell lead the offense with a double and a triple for 5 runs batted in and Katie Paulmeyer had 2 hits as the Hawks won 11-6. Their defense was equally important as they picked a runner off of third with the bases loaded getting the first out of the inning.
Another standout weekend for the Hawks in Joliet and Orland!
The weekend of October 20th turned out to be a great weekend for all the Hawk teams as they echoed what their intro song says "WE READY!". The Hawks have attempted to put together a top notch traveling softball organization for the 2008 season. This weekend has proven that Hawkland is well on it s way to achieve that goal.
- 12's win the 12 under bracket in decisive fashion 12-1 over Stone City.
- Hawks 14 Black win a thriller - bottom of the 7th 3 run homer to knock off Stone City 10-9 IN A SLUGFEST!
- Hawks TJ take the consolation bracket.
- Hawk 10's open tourney play with several nice wins!
- Hawks 96 play hard - sweep pool and battle today!
- Hawks 14 Purple give Hawks Black toughest battle of season in heartbreaking 4-3 loss in semis!
- Hawks Teal 14 play first games of season - win their pool and lost tough one today... sights are set high!
- Hawk 16's DB sweep pool - then lose in 7th 1-0 to Bash in a classic game!
- Hawks Narotsky sweep pool - drop in semis a tough one.
- Ali's Hawk 18's play well at Orland Exposure tourney impressing multitudes of colleges in the process!
Congratulations to all the Hawks Ladies. You all deserve the successes you have achieved. keep up the great work GO HAWKS!
Hawks 14U Betcher Win Hall of Fame Bid
All in all - another proud day in Hawkland for all! Joliet Illinois - The Homer Hawks 14U Betcher faced many great teams this weekend in Joliet at Inwood Park. The Hawks battled thru pool play against a who's who of the best Talent in the Chicagoland Metro area. The Hawks went 7-0 to win the championship against a very feisty young 14U Sparks Red team.
Hawks Announce 2008 Managers
The Homer Hawks are proud to announce their 2008 managers. These managers we feel are some of the greatest softball coaches and leaders in the Metro area. Many have been with the Hawks for some time and others are now joining our program. We look forward to having these leaders help lead our program to new heights.
| HOMER HAWKS | 10U | Bill Judge | Email address | 815-263-6302 |
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HOMER HAWKS 96 |
12U | Lori Pych | Email address | |
| John McGuire | Email address | 708-645-6691 | ||
| HOMER HAWKS 95 | 12U | Craig Walker | Email address | 630-677-4164 |
| HOMER HAWKS TEAL | 14U | Greg Jensen | Email address | 630-632-1697 |
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| HOMER HAWKS PURPLE | 14U |
Nora Duffy Kim Murray |
Email address Email address |
708-220-2485 |
| HOMER HAWKS BLACK | 14U | Dave Betcher | Email address | 815-557-6536 |
| HOMER HAWKS BLACK | 16U | Dave Betcher | Email address | 815-557-6536 |
| HOMER HAWKS TEAL | 16U | Eliot Narotsky | Email address | 630-740-8512 |
| HOMER HAWKS PURPLE | 16U | Ted Jankowski | Email address | 708-502-4437 |
| HOMER HAWKS BLACK | 18U | Jamie Redmond | Email address | 815-823-9890 |
| HOMER HAWKS PURPLE | 18U | Ray Makowski | Email address | |
| HOMER HAWKS GOLD | 18U | Ali Franzen | Email address | 630-546-4939 |
HAWKS 14U WIN NSA
"A" TOURNEY
Knock off Tough Rockers to Team to Win
Tinley Park, Illinois - The Homer Hawks 14U came thru in the end by making one of the greatest come backs seen in fastpitch softball in a long, long time.
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Down 3-0 to a very dangerous Lemont Rocker team, the Hawks 14U team pounded out 4 runs in the bottom of the 7th inning with 1 out to win. Nora McGuire took a 2 and 0 pitch deep top start the scoring off. Next up was Alyssa Poole who followed up with a mammoth double to put another run in scoring position. Laura Godlewski, then hammered a pitch up the middle scoring Poole. Laura then moves to 2nd on the throw home and again the Hawks are looking to add more to the score board.
Sensing that the Hawks are making their move, the always wise Rockers decide to change pitchers. Despite the change, up steps Morgan Moseley, who jacks a walk off 2 run homerun to lead her team to victory. This game proved that there are too many outstanding plays to mention, but none-the-less we will try to accomplish it. The Hawks with Ninja like defense from the great Molly Ely and Caitlyn Warren stifled the Rockers. Gabby D'oronzo's stone cold bunting added more frustration for the opponent and Katie Golich head's up play at 2nd base also proved to be a key ingredient for the Hawks success. Those key players and players combined with critical catches by Danielle Graca and Mel Lambert and success would not be denied this day. In addition Bekka Houda brought the Hawks to the championship with her incredible pitching along side Tori Larson was once again errorless in field.
What an incredible team effort. A Great memorable victory against a
very game opponent that had schooled us just 2 weeks ago.
GREAT JOB HAWKS!
Hawks Ready For National Exposure Event
Elgin Illinois - The Homer Hawks will again be hosting a Fall Exposure tournament that will see almost 64 teams with over 750 Athletes and 40 colleges in attendance. The event which will be held October 13th and 14th is turning out to be one of the largest exposure events in the Midwest.
Make sure you come out to see some of the best Fast pitch Softball players in the Midwest. The event will be held at the ELGIN Sports complex, 709 Sports Way.
The entrance is located three blocks south of the McLean Blvd. exit off U.S. Route 20 (Lake Street). Click on the address above to go to Google maps and directions. This is our 4th year for this event and it has grown substantially over the years. In 2004 the event saw 90 players in the camp – 22 colleges and 24 teams. The 2005 event saw 25 colleges represented and 150 athletes participate in the individual skills portion and 36 teams participate in 3 game round robins. Last year (2006) saw over 40 college coaches attend. To see the list of team that will be attending Please check out the TEAM LISTINGS