All 4 Divisions of TierraCanyon Softball Advanced to the California State Games!

For the first time in TierraCanyon Girls Fastpitch Softball history, all four age divisions advanced in post season all star play beyond the San Diego District Championship that was played the weekend of June 19 - 21. On July 19, 2009 the 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U TierraCanyon Girls Fastpitch Softball all star teams were invited to participate in the California State Games at either the sectional or regional championship tournament for their age bracket. The four teams and their families joined together to celebrate as a community during the opening ceremonies of the California State Games, which included the teams parading onto the field at Qualcomm Stadium, and participating in a ceremony which included entertainment, a speech by beach volleyball Olympic Medalist Kerri Walsh, and a torch lighting ceremony that concluded with fireworks.

The 8U all star team (TC Red Hot Chili Peppers) had an unprecedented season that marked the first time a TierraCanyon Girls Fastpitch Softball 8U team placed 1st in their division at districts and became the Southern California District Champions. culminated an amazing 18-2-1 run, winning 1st place in the Corky Russell Memorial Tournament, the Clairemont Memorial Classic Tournament, the Scripps Ranch Tournament, and the UC del Sol Tournament, all BEFORE the district championship! This amazing run continued through the district championship, allowing only 2 runs the entire tournament, while bringing in their own impressive 25 runs, and clearly earning the title of Southern California District Champions. Being undefeated in districts, and taking on regional rivals like Clairemont, UC del Sol, Alpine, and Imperial Valley, the Red Hot Chili Peppers soared ahead to participate in the California State Games, where each girl was able to proudly showcase their starting position at the state level.

The 10U all star team, TC Venom, played in five tournaments leading up to the district championship. They took 2nd place in the Clairemont tournament, and then went undefeated in the Ramona tournament to take home 1st place trophies. At the district championship the Venom played against teams they had seen throughout the post season, including UC del Sol, Ramona and Alpine. The team advanced to the semifinals, where they lost to Ramona, finishing in 4th place. However, their 4th place showing secured them a spot in the Pacific Coast "C" Regional Championship, part of the California State Games. The TC Venom went on to win the Pacific Coast "C" Regional Championship!

The 12U team, the TC Heat, was comprised of girls from the four 2009 Majors teams. The team played in numerous tournaments leading up to the district championship, where they honed their skills as individuals and as a team. Leading up to the finals in the district championship, the Heat defeated teams from Imperial Valley and Fallbrook. The team took their first loss in the semifinal round against Alpine and went on to the finals to play Alpine again. The team walked away from the tournament with a silver medal, qualifying for the State Sectional Tournament.

After facing district competitors in late June, the 14U all star team advanced to the District "C" State Tournament. In a series of 3 games, the 14U team scored an impressive number of runs, executed a perfectly-timed double play to end an inning, and the pitching was nearly flawless. This 14U team made a brilliant showing at the state tournament, earning the respect of their competitors. The spirit of the game of softball remains with these girls, the majority of which will be moving onto Serra High School next year to embark on high school sports. Good luck girls, you made TierraCanyon extremely proud!!!!