CT Bombers 14-U

The CT Bombers organization is one of the most respected and successful girls fastpitch programs in CT. We welcome you to the home page and ask that you check in periodically for up-to-date information on the 2007 team.

We are proud to announce the players that have been selected for the 2007 team. We currently have 12 extremely talented players. This team projects to have an excellent combination of pitching, defense, speed and power. The players are; Megan Bondy, Emily Clausi, Jamie Correia, Ali Dautrich, Tori Fearon, Sarah Gagnon, Shannon Gowin, Haley Hamlin, Morgan Ross, Paige Smigiel, Caroll-Ann Thoare, Justina Thoma. The team will be managed by Mark Correia and coached by Tom Clausi.

Coming off a strong showing at the PONY Nationals in Cary, N.C., the 14U Bombers captured 2nd place at the Last Blast Tournament in Norwich, CT. on August 4th & 5Th. The team finished 2-1 on Saturday, allowing only 3 runs to earn the 3rd seed. The girls came out focused and ready to play on Sunday. In the first game, they put on an offensive display of speed, power and timely hitting and won 11-0. Game two was extremely well played by both teams and the girls showed true determination, coming from behind, to win 4-2. They fell short in the finals but finished the weekend 4-2, capturing the 2nd place trophy. Great job by all...can I get a hoo-rah!

In its first tournament together, the 14U Bombers captured 2nd Place in the RI Lightning III Tournament in Providence, RI. After being rained out on Saturday the tournament switched to a double elimination format on Sunday. The team won it's first game, then lost its second, moving to the losers bracket. The girls then rallied to win three games in a row to make it to the finals. The day began with warm-ups at 6:45am for a 7:30 start time. The final game ended about 7:30pm. It was a long but very successful day of softball. Great pitching, strong defense and timely hitting. A tremendous start to what will be a enjoyable summer season!

"IT" is the desire to succeed, drive to be better and the ambition to dominate the competition. "IT" does not come from the coaches, it comes from within. IF YOU HAVE "IT": 1. You will make a difference instead of making excuses. 2. You will be there for the team. 3. You will show no negative emotion on the field. Only positive. 4. You will accept responsibility for your actions. Both good and bad. 5. You will consider yourself valuable to the team. No matter your role. 6. You will learn from victory as well as defeat. 7. You will never give up. 8. You will learn from physical and mental mistakes. 9. You will practice 100% everyday, because you play like you practice. 10. You will be the kind of teammate like you want to have.