No. 1 So Cal Athletics Mercado/Smith 14U were 12-0 in Colorado annihilating the competition. They captured the 14U TCS Sparkler Jr. Power Pool Championship and so did sister team 16U So Cal Athletics TO - Mercado, which won the 16U Super 48 championship.

No. 4 So Cal Athletics TO - Mercado

So Cal Athletics TO - Mercado were 10-1 in Aurora facing teams from six different states. 

I was very proud of the girls this week for their hard work and passion for the game. The girls said they were not leaving Colorado without a Championship, at that point us coaches knew we were going to get it done. - Brian Tidd, Manager

"The tournament was a success going 10-1 and winning 9 straight to end the tournament. The most important aspect for us this week was that we were able to showcase all of our great players throughout the week in front of their college coaches. All of our position players hit and played in every game throughout the week including the Championship game and that is very important to us as coaches to make this happen for our players."

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Their pitching staff of Breanna Vasquez (UCF), Payton Tidd (Notre Dame), and Sydney Preston (uncommitted) is one of the top pitching combinations in the nation. 

During the final four games on Sunday, Vasquez, Tidd, and Preston allowed six earned runs all day playing through the toughest bracket of Georgia Impact, Firecracker Brashear, Texas Glory, and Tennessee Fury. Team manager, Fernando Ornelas calls pitches and had the battery dialed in. Tidd drove in five RBIs with one bomb.

So Cal Rock Solid Offense

Sarai Mejia (New Mexico State) led off every game and hit 500 with a hit in all 11 games. Kailee Powell (George Washington) led the team in doubles (6) and RBIs (13), including two home runs. Alexa Neil (Cal State Fullerton) hit .450 with eight RBIs and two home runs. 

Emily Tidd (Utah State) hit .471 with six RBIs and two home runs. Jayda Sue (Cal State Fullerton) batted .471 with six RBIs and was solid at thirdbase. Karissa Ornelas (UCF) hit .450 with four RBIs. She commanded the defense behind the plate including the plan and execution with the pitchers. 

Alexis Orozco (Utah State) was a leader in the field at shortstop and went yard three times raking in nine RBIs. Reilly Peters (Wisconsin) gave us continued depth and contributed with her bat the entire week.

Against the Suncats, Arianna Miranda (San Jose State) was solid both defensively and offensively hitting a two-run bomb.

Defense Wins Championships

Sam Torres (Arkansas) was a standout defensively and with her speed scored 11 times offensively. Tera Testa (UCF) owned the outfield making every play.

Alana Burges (UNLV) was the ultimate team player playing multiple positions. Pacy Villa (uncommitted) was a solid moving from shortstop and second base and didn't skip a beat.

The Tennessee Fury team from the championship was very good and their players played exceptional with the small roster they had all week, they deserve everything they accomplished. I am sure all their parents and coaches are very proud. - Brian Tidd

I know our families and parents are very proud of our players and what they accomplish each and every year. We have the best kids and families in our Academy from our 9 year old team up to our 16 year old teams.  

No. 1 So Cal Athletics Mercado/Smith 14U

UCLA-commit Lexi Sosa led the team on offense hitting .643 with three home runs and 10 RBIs.

The team played great all week getting stronger as we went. I was very pleased with the execution of our offense all week. We expect to win and any of our athletes will do what is asked for the betterment of the team. They are a very special and selfless team. - David Mercado, Head Coach

Kayla Edwards (West Point commit) performed well at the play hitting a three-run walk off home run against Georgia impact to advance them to the TV game. She hit .500 with three home runs led the team in RBIs.

Adrienne Chang (uncommitted) stepped up in the semifinals and finals when starting catcher No. 1 2019 prospect Kinzie Hansen (Oklahoma commit) went down with an injury. Prior to the semifinals and finals, Chang caught five innings all week. She did not allow a single base and caught one stealing in the final.


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