Fireballs Homepage
This page is the online home of the 2008 Fireballs, one of BHAA's softball teams for girls ages 8 and under.
Fireballs Roster
Head Coach
Sandy Mastele
412-992-7774
Assistants
Rachel Kocay
Gene Mastele
Stephanie Mastele
Sponsor
Dawn's Designs
Roster
Anijah Chancellor
Megan Czekaj
Raina Holt
Rosemarie Holt
Kallie Kretzler
Gina Mastele
Ciara Sing
Kaileah Sloan
Melvay Solomon
Lexie Stapinsky
Amaya Thomas
Jace White
Jenell Younger
The Basics
The first order of business in 8-and-under softball is fun. This experience is intended to build a love of the game and a sense of self-confidence in young players. They learn basic softball skills and gain a general understanding of the game in a fun and encouraging way. Every single parent has a role to play — as bench moms, helper dads, base coaches, and sideline cheerleaders.
The girls are required to have their own fielding gloves. Bats are provided, but the girls are welcome to bring an aluminum bat of their own (wooden bats are prohibited). Many of the girls wear rubber cleats/spikes but they are not required.
Sandy Mastele
412-992-7774
Assistants
Rachel Kocay
Gene Mastele
Stephanie Mastele
Sponsor
Dawn's Designs
Roster
Anijah Chancellor
Megan Czekaj
Raina Holt
Rosemarie Holt
Kallie Kretzler
Gina Mastele
Ciara Sing
Kaileah Sloan
Melvay Solomon
Lexie Stapinsky
Amaya Thomas
Jace White
Jenell Younger
The Basics
The first order of business in 8-and-under softball is fun. This experience is intended to build a love of the game and a sense of self-confidence in young players. They learn basic softball skills and gain a general understanding of the game in a fun and encouraging way. Every single parent has a role to play — as bench moms, helper dads, base coaches, and sideline cheerleaders.
The girls are required to have their own fielding gloves. Bats are provided, but the girls are welcome to bring an aluminum bat of their own (wooden bats are prohibited). Many of the girls wear rubber cleats/spikes but they are not required.
Fireballs 2008 Schedule
Win - April 26 - FIREBALLS 12, Wildcats 9
Rainout - May 3 - BAGAA at FIREBALLS
Sunday, May 4 - FIREBALLS at WVR Dolphins — no results reported
Rainout - May 16 - FIREBALLS at WVR Sweethearts
Canceled - May 17 - FIREBALLS at WVR Dolphins
Rainout - May 18 - FIREBALLS at WVR Sweetheart
Win - May 22 - FIREBALLS 15, Economy III 11
May 29 — FIREBALLS at WVR Purple — no results reported
May 31 — FIREBALLS at BAGAA — no results reported
Cancellation - June 7 — Economy I at FIREBALLS
June 9 — FIREBALLS at Economy I — no results reported
June 14 — Economy II at Fireballs — no results reported
June 21 — WVR Purple at FIREBALLS — no results reported
Loss - June 22 - FIREBALLS 12, Wildcats 13
Tuesday, June 24 — FIREBALLS at Economy II — 6 p.m. at Economy
Thursday, June 26 — FIREBALLS at Economy III — 6 p.m. at Economy
Saturday, June 28 — Wildcats at FIREBALLS — 11:30 a.m. on Field 4
Rainout - May 3 - BAGAA at FIREBALLS
Sunday, May 4 - FIREBALLS at WVR Dolphins — no results reported
Rainout - May 16 - FIREBALLS at WVR Sweethearts
Canceled - May 17 - FIREBALLS at WVR Dolphins
Rainout - May 18 - FIREBALLS at WVR Sweetheart
Win - May 22 - FIREBALLS 15, Economy III 11
May 29 — FIREBALLS at WVR Purple — no results reported
May 31 — FIREBALLS at BAGAA — no results reported
Cancellation - June 7 — Economy I at FIREBALLS
June 9 — FIREBALLS at Economy I — no results reported
June 14 — Economy II at Fireballs — no results reported
June 21 — WVR Purple at FIREBALLS — no results reported
Loss - June 22 - FIREBALLS 12, Wildcats 13
Tuesday, June 24 — FIREBALLS at Economy II — 6 p.m. at Economy
Thursday, June 26 — FIREBALLS at Economy III — 6 p.m. at Economy
Saturday, June 28 — Wildcats at FIREBALLS — 11:30 a.m. on Field 4
Fireballs Notebook
May 22
Fireballs put out Economy III's fire, 15-11 - After weeks inactivity due to rain, the Fireballs traveled far, but it was well worth the trip. These flames in fuscia put the fire out in Freedom, Pa., edging the Economy III squad with solid hitting, fielding, and baserunning.
Jace White was honored recently for an essay she wrote as part of the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance and Education) program at Allegheny Traditional Academy. She received a medal during a ceremony at Heinz Field.
Fireballs put out Economy III's fire, 15-11 - After weeks inactivity due to rain, the Fireballs traveled far, but it was well worth the trip. These flames in fuscia put the fire out in Freedom, Pa., edging the Economy III squad with solid hitting, fielding, and baserunning.
Jace White was honored recently for an essay she wrote as part of the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance and Education) program at Allegheny Traditional Academy. She received a medal during a ceremony at Heinz Field.