Tulsa Elite Summer Invite 2018

What To Watch For At The Tulsa Elite Summer Invite

What To Watch For At The Tulsa Elite Summer Invite

Ninety-six elite club teams from Oklahoma, Texas, Iowa, Missouri, and more will travel to compete at the Tulsa Elite Summer Invite.

Jun 5, 2018 by Chez Sievers
What To Watch For At The Tulsa Elite Summer Invite

Ninety-six elite club teams from Oklahoma, Texas, Iowa, Missouri, and more will travel to Broken Arrow, OK, this week to compete in the Tulsa Elite Summer Invite. FloSoftball will LIVE-stream all 12 fields at Arrowhead Park during the three-day event, beginning Thursday, June 7.

This year’s competition is arguably the best in tournament history. There's no better way to kick off the summer than with fierce competition featuring the PGF champion Texas Dirt Divas, Diamond Sports Hotshots, and ASA Champs Tennessee Mojo. Teams such as Tulsa Elite, Texas Glory, Impact Gold, Blaze, Bombers, Aces and more will all be gunning for the championship at the Tulsa Elite Summer Invite.


14U Teams To Watch For At Tulsa Elite Invite

June 7-10 at Arrowhead Park 

Diamond Sports Hotshots Premier - Falterman

When: See schedule

Why: Troy Falterman has assembled a very talented blend of Texas and Louisiana athletes. Starting with the best catcher in the 2022 class, Maci Bergeron commands the defense behind the dish. Bergeron and ace Erna Carlin both have experience in winning a 12U PGF Premier Championship. KK Esparza will another top 20 prospect to watch for the Hotshots.

Texas Blaze Futures

When: See schedule

Why: Fast, aggressive, and athletic, the Texas Blaze Futures will be a fun group to watch. Des Rodriguez is the type of player you can’t stop watching because she constantly impacts the game on the field and in the box. One of the fastest players to watch at Tulsa Elite will be Keyannah Chavez, who is 18 for 18 in stolen bases and makes stellar plays in the outfield. The big bat to watch for is Elizabeth Joyner, who has driven in 26 runs in 44 at-bats. Expect Bella Rios and Payton Bean to be the team's 1-2 punch in the circle.

Texas Bombers Gold

When: See schedule

Why: Scott Smith has assembled another exciting and talented 14U squad with a host of Texas A&M commits. They are fast, athletic, and can crush the ball. Second baseman Isa Torres and shortstop Kelsie Kelso will be one of the best middle combos to watch this summer. Both smooth with good range, these two will bring excitement to the infield. A lefty triple threat at the plate, Keely Williams is another Aggies commit who is explosive on offense and a stud in the outfield. 

Impact Gold National - Vaughn

When: See schedule

Why: Another Texas powerhouse, Impact Gold National - Vaughn has an ace in the circle from the Houston area. Grace Sparks is a 5-foot-11 hurler who throws hard with command. Sparks had big wins in the Gold Cup and was 5-0 at the Thunderbolts 5-Star Showcase last fall. Meanwhile, speedy utility player Kiren Diaz is one of the most electric players to watch on offense. Look for Diaz to rack up the steals this weekend.

Tulsa Elite NWA 22/23 

When: See schedule

Why: The Tulsa Elite squad from Arkansas features a number of top athletes that can ball. Expect to see Kasey Wood and Kayleigh Harmon splitting time in the circle. Tallulah Pascucci and Kadence Stafford are extremely versatile on the field and dynamic on offense.

Gametime Stars 2021

When: See schedule

Why: We’ve seen a couple of Gametime Stars alums in Cayleigh Clifton (Oklahoma) and Sydney Sherrill (Florida State) play a huge role in the Women's College World Series in the last week. Be sure to watch Texas Tech commit Kaylee Lyon as a shortstop who hits for power and average. Second baseman Malorey Outon complements Lyon up the middle, making for one of the top pairs to watch. Jade Sanders will pace the Stars on the mound as the team leader in wins and ERA. The strikeout pitcher is also a terrific hitter, batting nearly .500.

Athletics Madden-Gold

When: See schedule

Why: Team captain Peyton Norvelle is a stud behind the dish and can also play middle infield. Her presence and leadership are respected by all through her steady contributions on offense and defense. If you want to see a middle flash some leather, look no further than Bella Cabral, who has excellent footwork, glove work, range, and a solid arm. In the outfield, Ieesha Christian will be the speedster to watch on the bases and on defense.

St. Louis Chaos 03

When: See schedule

Why: Rachel Gill dropped down a couple of age groups to groom 14U team St. Louis Chaos 03. Julia Crenshaw stands out in the leadoff to three-hole spot in the order. She brings power and speed and leads the team in stolen bases. Chloe Rhine is one of the smoothest infielders to watch at this weekend's tournament. On the mound, power hitter/pitcher Abby Robbins mixes pitches on all axes and changes speeds. We know this team will be scrappy and fight until the end.

Iowa Premier Black - KC

When: See schedule

Why: Don’t sleep on Iowa Premier Black - KC. In its last tournament, Premier finished second while playing in the 18U division as a 14U squad. Hurler Jayme Scheck is an absolute stud. She is arguably one of the best 2021 pitchers in Iowa. On offense, be sure to watch popular catching prospect McKenna Rebarcak, who stands 6-foot and leads the team in home runs. Behind the dish, she’s been working with Iowa Premier alum Kendyl Lindaman. Also keep an eye on Giana Lara, who is a raw talent playing mostly third and shortstop.