Olathe Rockets Organization

September 19,2005 Olathe Rockets take 2nd place during the Lasers Fall Classic. While the Rockets-Vickers team might have been disappointed from the previous weekend's tournament they were ready for the next. The first game was a tough one against the Moppin's Rockets. After being sent to the losers bracket the weekend before the Ladies of Vickers-Rockets were looking for weaknesses to take advantage of Moppin's - Rockets. To their disappointment Moppin's Rockets showed no sign of weakness and stood on a mountain top of confidence. Losing game one was a wake up call however for Vickers'-Rockets and they came out strong in the next game run ruling the Explosion 10-1. With some momentum under thier belt the Vickers-Rockets scored first in the next game and kept putting runs across the plate with a final victory against the Twisters 7-0. Having placed 2nd in the elimination bracket the Vickers-Rockets had to win the next two games to find themselves in the CHAMPIONSHIP Game. Determined to make it to the "ship" the Rockets faced the Twisters for a 12-3 victory in game 1 and 10-5 victory against the Spitfires in game 2 placing the Vickers-Rockets into the Championship. It was a Rockets vs. Rockets Championship facing Moppin's Rockets for a tough game. After losing to them in previous 2 games Vickers-Rockets came out after them with several hits that found the gaps and putting a single run against their opponent. Vickers Rockets lead the game for the first 3 innings until Moppins Rockets started finding the gaps and once again putting pressure on the defense of Vickers Rockets which allowed 10 runs. With friends on both sides of he field both Rockets teams joined in for a picture to celebrate the victory and finished off with a Rockets Cheer. Olathe Rockets-Vickers team will play next during the USSSA World Series Qualifier hosted by Independent Tournaments at Basehor next weekend. Good luck to all Players, Parents and Coaches

August 16, 2005

Rocket Tryout Results

The Coaches of the Olathe Rockets Staff would like to thank all the parents and players who attended Sunday and Tuesday's tryouts. Over 10 Rockets Coaches reviewed over 40 talented athletes during two tryouts to fill 2 14U Class A Rocket Teams. Each athlete was measured based upon fielding strength for infield and outfield, speed and hitting. Picking the right players for this years wasn't easy with so much talent to choose from.

Below is a list of players who have made the Olathe Rockets 14U - Vickers Team

1. Samantha Cockrell
2. Anna Cole
3. Raigan Cook
4. Grace Fritz
5. Evan Folks
6. Stephanie Goodwin
7. Kelsey Hilbrenner
8. Markie Lethcho
9. Kaley Patterson
10. Cassie Plummer
11. Laura Vickers
12. Amanda Wells

Thanks again to all who attended this year's Rockets Tryouts keep working hard and hope to see you on the field again real soon.

Last Years Olathe Rockets 12U '92's

Olathe Rockets finish the year with a 112 - 62 Record for the year.

Congratulations to the Olathe Rockets 12U '92 Team for a very successful year. The Olathe Rockets finished the year with over 100 wins. The 12U Rockets finishes the year placing 13th in the Nation in USSSA and 17th in the AFA 14U B Tournament. This years team will hold tryouts on August 14th and 16th at old OGSA ball fields located at 151st and Pflumm in Olathe, Kansas. For more information look for the 14U tryouts on KC Fastpitch. Be sure to check the web site for the New 2005-2006 Olathe Rockets 14U Announcements.

July 18, 2005

Rockets take the field at AFA 14 U Nationals
The Olathe Rockets were very busy on Monday July 18th. The day begin with the opening ceremonies, held at Free State High School in Lawrence, KS. which introduced 56 teams to this years National Tournament. A huge BBQ and Social took place shortly after the ceremonies, however some of the Rockets went to movies, visited Kansas University Museums and more throughout the day.

The Olathe Rockets took the field later that night at 6:00 PM against the Oklahoma Eliminators only to discover their first defeat during pool play. Cassie Plummer tied the game back up and sent both teams into an International Tie Breaker. But the Olathe Rockets couldn't hold on and gave up 3 more runs against the Oklahoma Eliminators. Cassie was later awarded the MVP award for an excellent game both offensively and defensively. Way to go Cassie!