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Here’s our TLI for Friday evening, April 16, 2021 …
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EXTRA ELITE EIGHTY 16U SPOTLIGHT
The Extra Elite Eighty 16U Club Rankings were recently released and TLI will be taking a look at the teams that made the top 80 for the next few weeks.
Today the spotlight is on …
TEAM NORTH CAROLINA-SHOOK
Extra Elite Eighty 16U Ranking: T-71
Head Coach: ERIC SHOOK
2020 Summer/Fall Record: They went 33-15-1 and were first in pool at the Veterans Tribute, second in pool at Bolts 5-Star Showcase, second place at the Alex Wilcox Classic, ninth at the Triple Crown 4th of July: Tennessee Region and first at the Diamond Classic Showcase.
The Roster:
- Chesney Shook (2023, 2B/P/UT, a great glove, range and quick transition and delivery at 2B, precise with a variation of speed and ball movement in the circle and a powerful bat and run producer)
- Josie Bird (2024, C/3B/1B, an agile 6-footer with a strong arm that can guard the 3B line and close the 5/6 hole, great framing skills at C and a true power hitter)
- Haleigh Adkins (2023, SS/2B/UT, a true athlete with good lateral movement and knowledge of the game, a sound glove and rocket for an arm and a speedy lefty hitter that can slap or hit for power)
- Olivia Mora (2023, OF/1B, covers significant ground in the OF and has a strong, precise arm and a lefty power hitter with the the speed to slap and drag bunt)
- Natalie Dominguez (2024, C/3B/OF, her ability to frame and a strong arm make her a huge asset behind the plate and her athleticism allows her to play 3B and OF and she brings a strong bat)
- Austyn Moran (2023, P/1B, a workhorse in the circle that throws in the low 60s with an arsenal of pitches with tight spins and movement. Also a consistent line-drive hitter with power)
- Jaelynn Donlon (2023, P/OF, throws in the low 60s with her rise ball, backdoor curve and change-up. She also has a smooth swing that produces power)
- Gracie Hollingsworth (2023, P/1B, throws in the low 60s with a phenomenal change-up, a solid 1B that can scoop and stretch and a clean-up hitter with an abundance of power)
- Rebecca Wonsick (2023, OF/SS/UT, a superb all-around athlete that can play anywhere on the field, a powerful arm and raw power at the plate)
- Haleia Sweifach (2023, OF/P/1B, a gritty player and strong lefty hitter that is a serious threat at the plate, a phenomenal OF that will run through a fence and excels in the circle with a curve, drop and rise consistently in the 59-61 mph range)
- Cady Ferguson (2023, OF/C, a primary oF with amazing speed, tracking ability and strong arm and a righty hitter that consistently gets on base)
- Emma Sorrell (2023, 3b/1B, an outstanding glove with quick reflexes that allow her to play both corners and a consistent gap hitter with excellent bat control and bunting skills)
Can you talk about your team? “Team NC Shook has 12 weapons that can be used interchangeably on the field,” Coach Shook said. “We have a team of athletes who have been successful playing at the highest level of softball. But, more important than what we have done on the field is what we strive for off the field. We believe in building strong young ladies and providing them with opportunities to be successful as grown adults.”
“We believe that the friendships and bonds they build with each other off the field will translate to more successful play on the field. We don’t invite a young lady to be on Team NC Shook solely based on ability and athleticism. We make our selections carefully based on how they can or will contribute to our team culture both on and off the field. A culture we have worked the last eight years to build. Our girls are more than players, they are sisters who work not only for themselves, but for each other. These girls are the true definition of TEAM.”
*** Scroll down to see more in today’s TLI including commits, college coaches fired up to be on the road, birthday celebrations, two sad softball coach passings and even a racoon in a golf cart!