Lionville Lightning 12U ended their 2017-18 season the same way they started it back in September … with a 2nd place finish at the Big Vision Sports Complex in Leesport, PA
 
Sat - Game 1 - Pool Play: Lionville Lightning 12U stole the lead late and defeated USA Spooky Nook Academy 12U Elite 12U 5-3 on Saturday. LL12U was down 0-2 early after two complete innings when they took the lead 3-2 mid-way through the third inning.  Lionville put up three runs in the third inning lead by leadoff double by Mavica Mendez, a bunt single by Camryn Eadie, an infield single by Myah Scheirer, an error on a ball put in play by Kayla Williams, and a Cece Petchkofski’s fielder's choice.  The game was tied at three with Lionville Lightning 12U batting in the top of the fourth when Jocelyn Slonaker singled on a 3-1 count, scoring two runs (Taylor Hendricks & Avery Kelly).  Kayla Williams led the Lionville Lightning 12U to victory on the rubber; allowing one hit and one run over five innings, striking out two.  Taylor Hendricks started the game for Lionville Lightning 12U; lasting one inning, allowing one hit and two runs while striking out two Cece Petchkofski, MJ Nicholson, Camryn Eadie, Dakota Jennings (guest player), Myah Scheirer, Jocelyn Slonaker and Mavica Mendez all had one hit to lead Lionville offensively and the entire team was sure-handed in the field; not committing a single error.
 
Sat - Game 2 - Pool Play:  MJ Nicholson was an RBI machine on Saturday, driving in four on three hits to lead Lionville Lightning 12U past Central PA Xplosion 14-5 on Saturday. Over all MJ Nicholson drove in runs on a groundout in the first, a single in the fourth, and a single in the fifth.  Lionville Lightning jumped out to an early 2-0 lead half-way through the first inning when Myah Scheirer reached on an error on a bunt put in play scoring Kayla Williams who singled during the previous at bat and a MJ Nicholson groundout scoring Myah Scheirer.  The Central PA Xplosion put of 5 runs of their own in their half of the first inning to take an early 5-2 lead.  Lionville Lightning 12U evened things up at five in the top of the second inning. The 3-run rally started with a Mavica Mendez walk, a Jocelyn Slonaker single, Camryn Eadie hit by pitch, a double by Kayla Williams, and a sacrifice bunt by Myah Scheirer.  Lionville took the lead for good with two runs in the third inning; Avery Kelly singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run (MJ Nicholson) and a sacrifice bunt by Mavica Mendez scored one run (Taylor Hendricks).  LL12U scored two more runs in the fourth on a single by MJ Nicholson (scoring Myah Scheirer) and a double by Dakota Jennings (scoring MJ Nicholson).  Lionville Lightning 12U notched five more runs in the fifth inning. The offensive onslaught by Lionville Lightning 12U was led by Kayla Williams, MJ Nicholson, and Dakota Jennings, who each had RBIs in the inning scoring Mavica Mendez, Jocelyn Slonaker, Camryn Eadie, Kayla Williams & MJ Nicholson.  Taylor H earned the victory on the rubber for Lionville Lightning 12U; allowing one hit and zero runs over four and two-thirds innings, striking out three.   Jocelyn S started the game for Lionville; going one-third of an inning, allowing five runs on five hits. Lionville Lightning 12U saw the ball well today, racking up 13 hits in the game.  Lionville Lightning 12U was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error.
 
Lionville finished pool play in 1st Place headed to the Double Elimination Bracket play (19 RF / 8 RA).
 
Sun – Double Elimination - Quarter Finals: Lionville Lightning 12U fell behind early and couldn't come back in an 8-5 loss to USA Spooky Nook Academy 12U Elite on Sunday.  Lionville jumped out to an early 2-0 lead on BOMB shot HOME RUN by Cece Petchkofski that cleared the center-field wall (1st of her career) that scored Myah Scheirer, who doubled during her at bat.  SNA 12U Elite took the lead for good on a 3-Run Home Run of their own that rocketed over the fence in center-field in the first inning. SNA 12U Elite added another run in the bottom of the 2nd to take a 4-2 lead.  Lionville put up one run in the top half of the 3rd on an RBI single by Myah Scheirer scoring Kayla Williams to close the gap to 4-3.  SNA 12U Elite widened their lead to 8-3 at the close out of the 4th inning.  LL12U scored two runs in the top of the 6th inning on MJ Nicholson’s single (scoring Kayla Williams) and Dakota Jenning’s fielder’s choice (scoring Myah Scheirer).  Lionville Lightning 12U lost despite out-hitting USA Spooky Nook Academy 12U Elite seven to six. Dakota Jennings took the loss for Lionville Lightning 12U; lasting two innings, allowing three hits and four runs while walking one.
 
Sun – Double Elimination – Semi Finals: Lionville Lightning 12U asserted their will over Central PA Xplosion on their way to an easy 10-1 victory punching their ticket to their 5th Championship Game of the 2017-18 season.  Lionville Lightning 12U fired up the offense in the first inning, when Cece Petchkofski singled on a 1-0 count, scoring Kayla Williams.  LL12U notched three more runs on the second inning on an RBI walk by Carly Angstadt (scoring Mavica Mendez) and a single by Kayla Williams (scoring Jocelyn Slonaker & Camryn Eadie).  Lionville Lightning 12U scored three runs in the third on an error on a ball put in play by Dakota Jennings (scoring Cece Petchkofski), a single by Taylor Hendricks (scoring MJ Nicholson), and a single by Mavica Mendez (scoring Dakota Jennings).  LL12U add three more runs in the fourth inning, all with two outs, on an error on a ball put in play by MJ Nicholson (scoring Myah Scheirer & Cece Petchkofski), and a single by Dakota Jennings (scoring MJ Nicholson).  Kayla Williams got the win for Lionville Lightning 12U; surrendering one run on three hits over five innings, striking out four.
 
Sun – Double Elimination – Finals: Lionville Lightning 12U bid to end their 2017-18 season with a 3rd Championship falls short in an 11-10 lost to the USA Spooky Nook Academy 12U Elite in walk off fashion.  Lionville Lightning 12U captured the lead in the second inning on a single by Jocelyn Slonaker (scoring Taylor Hendricks) and a SAC bunt by Camryn Eadie (scorning Mavica Mendez).  LL12U added one run in the fourth on a ground out by Mavica (scoring Dakota Jennings).  Lionville tacked on five more runs in the fifth on a single by Myah Scheirer (scoring Camryn Eadie), a single by Dakota Jennings (scorning Kayla Williams), a bases loaded walk by Avery Kelly (scoring Myah Scheirer), and a Mavica Mendez double (scoring Cece Petchkofski & Dakota Jennings).  LL12U added two more runs in the sixth on an error on a ball put in play by Dakota Jennings (scoring Cece Petchkofski & MJ Nicholson).  SNA 12U Elite answered with two of their own in the sixth inning bringing the score to 10-3.  With Lionville in the driver’s seats, the SNA 12 Elite mounted their comeback chipping away at the lead which ended in a walk fashion.  Despite the loss, Lionville Lightning 12U did collect 11 hits in the high-scoring affair.  Taylor Hendricks took the heartbreaking loss for Lionville Lightning 12U; surrendered 11 runs on 18 hits over six and two-thirds innings.
 
Congratulations to the Lionville Lightning 12U ladies and their 2nd place finish at the Big Vision Tournament of Champions.   #One T.E.A.M - One Goal!!!  

Lionville Lightning 12U (2017-18) places 33rd out of 68 teams at the 2018 12U Open Eastern National Championships (7/11 - 7/15) in Ocean City/Salisbury, MD.  

The Journey to the 2018 Eastern National Champions was an amazing experience for players, parents & coaches.  As we have been saying all year, "There is no other place we would rather be than on the field with this T.E.A.M." 

Though the ladies run ended short, with a 1-5 record, we could not be more excited for this T.E.A.M. to have experienced it together.  We faced some great A-Level teams from four different states (NJ, NY, VA & IN).   

Win, lose or draw the experience outside the lines was just as important. We are proud of what you have accomplished this season!!! 

The Lionville Lightning 12U (2017-18) places 5th overall in the USSSA'18 B-State Championships (6/23 & 6/24) at the Moore Township Athletic Complex in Bath, PA.
 
Sat - Game 1 - Pool Play:  Lower Merion Lightning 12U captures lead early to defeat Lionville Lightning 12U (8-4) on Saturday at Moore Township Athletic Field #3.  In the first inning, Lower Merion Lightning 12U got their offense started when they singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run.  Later that inning, LML scored three more runs on an inside the park home run.  After a LL12U pitching change (Taylor Hendricks for Kayla Williams), LML added another run in the bottom of the third inning brining the score to 5-0.  Lionville finally made the board by scoring one run in the top of the fourth inning when Kayla Williams singled on an infield hit to shortstop and Myah Scheirer’s SAC bunt to 2nd.  LML added three more runs of their own to bring the Lionville Lightning deficit to 8-1. Lionville Lightning 12U put up three runs in the fifth inning to bring the score to 8-4.  Kayla Williams (RBI single) and Kaitlyn Ward (2 RBI double) both drove in runs in the frame scoring Rachel Kleckner, Camryn Eadie and Cece Petchkofski.  Lionville Lightning 12U saw the ball well today, racking up eight hits in the game unfortunately the gap was too big for a Lionville comeback. 
 
Sat - Game 2 - Pool Play:  In a back-and-forth affair Lionville Lightning 12U falls to Banshee's 12U Red on walk-off.  It came down to the last play, but Lionville Lightning 12U was on the wrong end of an 8-7 defeat on Saturday at Moore Township Athletic Field #3.   The Banshee’s jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the 1st inning.  As the inning rolled to the top of the 2nd inning, Lionville added three runs to take a 3-1 lead on runs scored by Kayla Williams, Avery Kelly and Taylor Hendricks.  Kayla Williams started off the rally with a single to centerfield and a walk by Taylor Hendricks.  Avery Kelly singled on a perfectly placed bunt to the pitcher who then reached 2nd base on a throwing error; allowing Kayla Williams to score from 3rd.  MJ Nicholson picked up 2 RBI’s with a line drive double to centerfield scoring Taylor Hendricks and Avery Kelly.  The Banshee’s added one run in the 2nd and three in the 3rd to take a 5-3 lead going into the top half of the 4th inning.  Lionville kicked of the top of the 4th with a walk by MJ Nicholson who later scored on a bunt single by Kayla Williams and a throwing error by the Banshee’s.  LL12U tied things up 5-5 when Kayla Williams scored on a stolen base home.  Lionville took a 7-5 lead with timely hits by Cece Petchkofski and Kaitlyn Ward.  The Banshee's 12U Red trailed 7-6 in the bottom of the fourth inning when an error scored two runs for Banshee's 12U Red. 
Despite the loss, Lionville Lightning 12U did collect eight hits in the high-scoring affair. Taylor Hendricks was in the pitcher's circle for Lionville Lightning 12U going three and a third innings, allowing 13 hits and eight runs while walking one.  Kayla Williams led Lionville Lightning 12U with three stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with seven stolen bases.
 
Sat - Game 3 - Pool Play:  Lionville Lightning 12U defeated Deep Run Lightning 12U (17-5) at Moore Township Athletic Field #3 thanks in part to Jocelyn Slonaker’s dominance in the circle and a complete T.E.A.M. effort at the plate with 13 total hits.  Lionville jumped out to a 3-0 lead quickly with a double by Kayla Williams, walk by Camryn Eadie and a base-clearing, inside-the-park home run to center filed by Cece Petchkofski.  Rachel Kleckner, Kaitlyn Ward, Myah Scheirer, Taylor Hendricks and MJ Nicholson all scored on timing hits by MJ Nicholson, Jocelyn Slonaker & Kayla Williams to make it 8-0.  LL12U ending the 1st inning with 11 runs on 5 hits and 5 walks.  Lionville add five more runs to bring the score to 16-0 through two innings with singles by MJ Nicholson, Jocelyn Slonaker, Kayla Williams, Camryn Eadie, Taylor Hendricks and Myah Scheirer, a fielder’s choice by Rachel Kleckner, and Avery Kelly’s ball in play on an error.  Lionville added one additional run in the third inning when Jocelyn Slonaker’s SAC bunt scored MJ Nicholson who tripled to centerfield in her at bat.  DRL was able to put up 5 runs in the bottom of the 3rd inning before the game ended by “Run-Rule”.   Jocelyn Slonaker pitched Lionville Lightning 12U to victory surrendering five runs on four hits, striking out one and walking four.    LL12U ran wild on the base paths stealing a total of 13 bases. 
 
Lionville finished pool play in 3rd Place (Pool A) headed to the Single Elimination Bracket play (28 RF / 21 RA).
  
Sun – Opening Round - Elimination Game:  Four hits from Kayla Williams paved the way to victory for Lionville Lightning 12U over Pennsbury Gems-12U 15-5 on Sunday at Moore Township Athletic Field #1.  Lionville picked up where they left off Saturday by jumping out to an early 9-0 lead in their top half of the 1st inning.  The inning highlighted by two hits from Kayla Williams (single & double), singles by Camry Eadie, Taylor Hendricks, MJ Nicholson & Rachel Kleckner, and a double by Jocelyn Slonaker.  LL12U kept the throttle down with four more runs in the top half of the 2nd inning highlighted by singles from Kaitlyn Ward & Taylor Hendricks, back-to-back doubles by Jocelyn Slonaker & Kayla Williams, and HBP from Myah Scheirer.  Lionville added one more run in the 3rd (Rachel Kleckner scored on a Kaitlyn Ward ground out) and one more in the 5th (Cece Petchkofski scored on a single by Rachel Kleckner).  Lionville Lightning 12U earned the victory despite allowing Pennsbury Gems-12U to score two runs in the 1st inning and three runs in the 2nd inning. Rachel K led the Lionville Lightning 12U to victory on the rubber, surrendering five runs on seven hits over five innings, striking out four.  Lionville Lightning 12U totaled 15 hits in the game and ran wild on the base paths with seven stolen bases.
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Sun – Quarter Finals Round - Elimination Game:  Lionville Lightning 12U bid at back-to-back tournament championships falls short in a 5-3 lost to the Lower Bucks Lady Bombers 12U.  Lionville Lightning 12U fired up the offense in the first inning and gets on the board first when Rachel Kleckner singled on a 3-2 count, scoring Cece Petchkoski (walked, advanced to 3rd on two wild pitches).  Lionville’s defense was solid during the 1st two innings allowing no runs.  Lionville added two more runs; one in the 2nd (Taylor Hendricks scored on an MJ Nicholoson fielder’s choice) and one in the 3rd (Camryn Eadie scored on a Cece Petchkofski fielder’s choice).  Lower Bucks Lady Bombers 12U pulled away for good with four runs in the third inning scoring four runs on four hits.  Kayla Williams took the loss for Lionville Lightning 12U going two innings, allowing four runs on four hits, striking out three and walking one.
 
Congratulations to the Lionville Lightning 12U ladies.  Though they fell short of their T.E.A.M. goal, earning 5th at the B-State Championships is something to be proud of.  (46 RF / 31 RA) #One T.E.A.M - One Goal!!!  

The Lionville Lightning 12U (2017-18) played their best ball of the Spring Season on their 1st outright championship in the Big Vision 2018 Summer Solstice tourney (6/16 & 6/17) at the Big Vision Sports Complex in Leesport, PA. 

Sat - Game 1 - Pool Play:  Rachel Kleckner came to Randy Gumpert Field (South Campus) and meant business on Saturday, with two hits (single in the third and a single in the fourth) and a five RBI day to lead LL12U past Forks Thunder 12U (11-1) on Saturday. Lionville started things off with with two runs in their half of the 1st inning but Fork Thunder answered with one run in their half of the inning to cut the lead to 2-1. After a scoreless 2nd inning, Lionville tallied two more runs in the top of the 3rd inning by runs scored by Kayla Williams and Cece Petchkofski. Lionville tallied seven runs in the fourth inning with a complete team effort led by Taylor Hendricks (BB, Run Scored), Avery Kelly (BB, Run Scored), MJ Nicholson (BB, Run Scored), Mavica Mendez (BB, Run Scored), Jocelyn Slonaker (HBP, Run Scored), Kayla Williams (2 RBI Single, Run Scored), Camryn Eadie (RBI SAC), Cece Petchkofski (RBI Triple, Run Scored), and Rachel Kleckner (RBI Single). Taylor Hendricks was credited with the victory, surrendering one run on one hit over five innings, striking out five.  Lionville Lightning 12U scattered four hits with 10 walks and stole six total bases.  

Sat - Game 2 - Pool Play: Lionville Lightning 12U defeated Red PA Ball Hawks 12U (16-1) at Randy Gumpert Field (South Campus) on thanks in part to offensive power from Cece Petchkofski and the right stuff in the circle by Kayla Williams. Lionville kicked things off in the first inning when Cece Petchkofski singled on a 0-1 count, scoring Kayla Williams and Camryn Eadie.  Three additional runs were scored on timely hits by Rachel Kleckner (RBI single, scoring Cece Petchkofski) and by MJ Nicholson (2 RBI Double, scoring Kaitlyn Ward and Rachel Kleckner). Lionville scored more six runs in the second inning with a rally was led by singles by Kaitlyn Ward and Taylor Hendricks, a triple by Cece Petchkofski, and a double by Rachel Kleckner.  LL12u added another run in the third inning (single by Jocelyn Slonaker and a double by Kayla Williams) and four more in the fourth inning (singles by Rachel Kleckner and Mavica Mendez). Kayla Williams pitched Lionville Lightning 12U to victory surrendering one run on four hits over four innings, striking out three and walking one. LL12U saw the ball well, racking up 13 hits in the game with six walks and three stolen bases.  Lionville Lightning 12U didn't commit a single error in the field. Mavica Mendez had the most chances in the field with three from behind the dish.

Sun - Game 3 - Pool Play:  Despite allowing three runs in the fourth inning, Lionville Lightning 12U defeated Krush 12U 7-3 on Sunday at Randy Gumpert Field (South Campus). Lionville Lightning 12U fired up the offense in the first inning when Camryn Eadie scored on a Rachel Kleckner's single.  LL12U added another run in the second when MJ Nicholson scored on hard hit ground ball that resulted in a fielder's error. Lionville tallied five more runs in the third inning with big bats were led by Myah Scheirer, Kayla Williams, Cece Petchkofski, Kaitlyn Ward, and MJ Nicholson. Jocelyn Slonaker led the LL12U to victory in the pitcher's circle surrendering three late runs on four hits over five innings, striking out six.  Camryn Eadie, Rachel Kleckner, MJ Nicholson, and Cece Petchkofski each collected one hit to lead Lionville. Collectively, Lionville didn't commit a single error in the field. Mavica Mendez had the most chances in the field with six.

Sun - Game 4 - Pool Play:  Win And They Get In... was the motto for game four as Lionville Lightning 12U shifted fields and headed to the Whitey Kurowski Field (North Campus).  Lionville Blows Away South Jersey Blue Jays Black By 15 Runs and punch their ticket to the Final Four; single elimination play. Lionville Lightning 12U had all cylinders firing on offense on Sunday, winning big over SJ Blue Jays 19-4. Lionville Lightning 12U got on the board early by putting up a five spot in the first inning.  Camryn Eadie scored the first run of the game on a drop-third strike/wild pitch on Rachel Kleckner, who then later scored from third on another wild pitch. Two batters later, Kaitlyn Ward scored on a double to left field by Taylor Hendricks.  Taylor Hendrick scored on the next play when Avery Kelly grounded into a fielder's choice.  The SJBJ's bottom of the first inning rally fell short when they could only muster two runs before the inning came to close. Jocelyn Slonaker started off the second inning with a line drive single to center-field.  Playing a little small ball, Jocelyn Slonaker later scored the only run of the half-inning on a hard hit ball back through the circle by Camryn Eadie. Lionville tallied 4 more runs in the third inning to take a commanding 10-2 lead with singles by Rachel Kleckner, MJ Nicholson and Taylor Hendricks, a two-base error by Kaitlyn Ward and one-base error by Mavica Mendez. Lionville was able to stop SJBJ's attempt at a late rally but only allowing two more runs in the bottom half of the third inning. LL12U closed the deal by tallying nine runs in the fourth inning by hammering the throttle down and keeping the pressure on, lead by singles by Avery Kelly and Kayla Williams, a triple by Cece Petchkofski, fielder's choices by Myah Schierer and Mavica Mendez, an error on a ball put in play by Jocelyn Slonacker, and a double by Rachel Kleckner. Rachel Kleckner was the winning pitcher for Lionville Lightning 12U, surrendering four runs on two hits over four innings, striking out four.  Lionville Lightning 12U scattered 14 hits in the game and stole six total bases.  

Lionville finished pool play tied with two other teams (DelVal Venom 12U Elite and SWAT 12U) as the only undefeated teams (4-0) after pool play. LL12U headed to the Single Elimination Bracket play as the three-seed (53 RF / 9 RA).

Sun - Game 5 - Semi Finals / Elimination Game: Lionville Lightning 12U advances to their third Championship game after easily dispatching SWAT 12U (7-1) on Sunday at Randy Gumpert Field (South Campus).  Lionville Lightning 12U got on the board in the first inning when Camryn Eadie scored on a Cece Petchkofski double to left field. Cece Petchkofski and Kaitlyn Ward both crossed home plate later that inning off a double to left field by MJ Nicholson. SWAT 12U's lone run came in the bottom half of the first inning on a hard hit double to right center field. LL12U took the run back in the 2nd inning when Avery Kelly scored on a single to left field by Kayla Williams. Lionville added two more runs in the 3rd inning off a rock-shot/line drive double to into the right/center field gap by Kaitlyn Ward, scoring Rachel Kleckner.  Kaitlyn Ward later scored on an error on a ball put in play by Taylor Hendricks. LL12U added one additional run in the 6th inning to seal the victory on a double to right field by Taylor Hendricks scoring Kaitlyn Ward. Taylor Hendricks earned the win for Lionville Lightning 12U surrendering one run on six hits over six innings, striking out three and walking one. Kaitlyn Ward led Lionville with three hits in three at bats. LL12U defense was solid; not committing a single error in the field. Lionville Lightning 12U scattered nine hits, taking 13 total bases in the game and stole four total bases. 

Sun - Game 6 - Finals: Lionville Lightning 12U took the lead late in the game in a 3-2 victory over Honeychucks 12U Bellamore on Sunday at Whitey Kurowski Field (North Campus).  The final game of the long weekend was nothing less than spectacular. Both teams pitchers were on-point, throwing their best stuff at opposing batters and when balls were put in play, each teams defense backed-up their teammate in the circle with light-out defense.  Taylor Hendricks started in the circle for Lionville going three strong innings surrendering two runs on four hits striking out four and walking two. With the game tied 0-0 after 3 1/2 innings, the Honeychucks took the lead 2-0 in the bottom of the fourth. Lionville Lightning 12U evened things up at two in the top of the fifth inning. Taylor Hendricks kicked off the inning with a triple smashed over the left fielders head.  Taylor Hendrick's scored on an Avery Kelly bunt that pulled the Honeychucks first basemen off the bag while attempting to make a quick throw back to home.  With Avery Kelly at second, Mavica Mendez advances the runner to third with a ground out to first base.  Avery Kelly later scored from third on a Jocelyn Slonaker line drive single to left field on a 1-1 count. After a pitching change, Kayla Williams took to the circle; keeping the Honeychucks in check to roll the inning back to Lionville's offense. As the sun was setting on what was shaping out to be a perfect weekend of B-Class softball, the game was tied at two with Lionville Lightning 12U batting in the top of the sixth when Cece Petchkofski's single to center field and a stolen base started off the inning in Lionville's favor.  With one out, Kaitlyn Ward singled on the first pitch of her at bat, scoring Cece Petchkofski. With only three outs to go, LL12U took to the field. 

• Out #1 - Fly ball to right fielder Camryn Eadie. 
• Out #2 - Four pitch strike out by Kayla Williams. 
• Then came the moment everyone who waited 2-day, 22+ hours for ... Out #3 - On an 2-0 count, Mavica Mendez gave the signs, Kayla Williams rocked back (no 80-80-80-80 here) and fired to the plate.  Hard hit ground ball to third base.  Cece Petchkofski picks it cleanly!  And with a throw that felt like it took an eternity to get to 1st base... Rachel Kleckner made the catch!!! 

Kayla Williams was the winning pitcher for Lionville Lightning 12U, going three innings, allowing zero runs on two hits, striking out two and walking one. LL12U defense was solid; not committing a single error in the field. Lionville Lightning 12U scattered seven hits, taking nine total bases in the game and stealing three total bases.  

Congratulations to the Lionville Lightning 12U ladies who battled hard to a well deserved 6-0 tournament record (63 RF / 12 RA) and their 1st out-right Championship.  #One T.E.A.M - One Goal!!!  

The Lionville Lightning 12U (2017-18) earned a share of 1st place & Co-Champions in the Big Vision 2018 Green Monster Showdown tourney (5/05 & 5/06) at the Big Vision Sports Complex in Leesport, PA. 

Sat - Game 1 - Pool Play: Lionville Lightning 12U Defeats DelVal Venom 12U Black In A Blow-Out Victory (17-3) and sailed to an easy victory at Vic Wertz Field (North Campus).  DelVal Venom 12U Black took an early 2-1 at the end of the 1st inning.  The score could have been worse if not for a bases-loaded, no-outs, acrobatic double play, that held DelVal's runners from advancing.  The amazing double play started when Kaitlyn Ward (shortstop) made a diving over the shoulder catch after knocked a line-drive in the air back to herself.  After making the catch, Kaitlyn Ward doubled off DelVal at second with the assist from Camryn Eadie. The 1st inning ended when Mavica Mendez tagged the final out with a DelVal failed attempt to steal home.  After some line-up changes, Lionville took the lead for good with seven runs in the second inning with a key hits lead by Myah Scheirer & Cece Petchkofski. Myah Scheirer tripled on a 1-1 count, scoring two runs and Cece Petchkofski homered (inside the park) on a 0-1 count, scoring three runs. Lionville tallied eight runs in the third inning. The offensive onslaught by Lionville was led by Mavica Mendez (Triple), Jocelyn Slonaker (Reached on drop 3rd strike), Kayla Williams (IP-HR), and Kaitlyn Ward (FC), all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning. After Lionville Lightning 12U scored one run in the top of the fourth on a fielder's choice, scoring M.J. Nicholson. DelVal Venom 12U Black answered with one of their own in their half of the inning however it wasn't enough as the game ended after four innings due to tournament 10-run rule. Lionville smashed two home runs on the day. Cece Petchkofski hit a round-tripper with a 3-run, inside-the-park homer to left field in the second inning.  Kayla Williams, helped her self, with a 2-run, inside-the-park dinger to center-field in the third inning. Cece Petchkofski went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Lionville in hits. Lionville was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Lionville tore up the base paths, stealing seven bases during the game with Taylor Hendricks leading the way with three. Kayla Williams earned the victory on the pitcher's mound for Lionville; allowing two hits and one run over four innings, striking out three.

Sat - Game 2 - Pool Play: Lionville Lightning 12U coasted to an easy victory at Randy Gumpert Field (South Campus) over the PA Outlaws 12U (Braun) with consecutive blow-outs, 22-2. Lionville started their half of the 1st inning in classic LL12U fashion with a combination of small-ball/long-ball and excellent base running.  Key hits from Kaitlyn Ward (RBI Triple), MJ Nicholson (RBI Double), and Jocelyn Slonaker (2 RBI Double) helped plate eight runs in the inning. Lionville put up ten runs in the second inning. The big inning was thanks to singles by Kaitlyn Ward, Myah Scheirer, and Cece Petchkofski, doubles by Kayla Williams and Taylor Hendricks, a triple by Cece Petchkofski, an RBI ground-out by Mavica Mendez, and an error on a ball sky-rocketed to center-field by MJ Nicholson. Lionville plated four more runs in the top of the third inning on 4 walks and a 2-run triple by Mavica Mendez. Lionville racked up a Spring'18 season high, 14 hits with Jocelyn Slonaker, Cece Petchkofski , Myah Scheirer, Taylor Hendricks, and Kaitlyn Ward all managing multiple hits; each leading the team with two hits each. Lionville didn't commit a single error in the field.  Lionville was confident as usual on the bases, racking up 7 stolen bases in three innings of play.  Jocelyn Slonaker took to the circle for Lionville surrendering only two runs on two hits over three innings.  

Sat - Game 3 - Pool Play: Third Inning Plays Key Role In Lionville Lightning 12U Blow Out Over PA Outlaws 12U (Seyler) as Lionville defeats PA Outlaws 12U (Seyler) 11-1 in four innings at Rich Delucia Field (South Campus). PA Outlaws 12U (Seyler) opened up scoring in the first inning, with a big bat triple, scoring one run.  Lionville battled back to score three of their own to take a 3-1 lead after 1 inning. Lionville blew it open in the bottom half of the third inning as Taylor Hendricks, Avery Kelly, and Camryn Eadie all moved runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning helping The Lightning tally six runs to take a 9-1 lead. After another 1-2-3 inning, Lionville added the two key runs needed in the bottom of the fourth to end the game after four innings due to tournament 10-run rule. Lionville tallied ten hits on the day with Taylor Hendricks leading the way with hits. Kayla Williams led Lionville with two stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with six stolen bases in total. Taylor Hendricks toed the rubber for Lionville, going four innings, allowing two hits and one run while striking out two and walking zero.

Lionville finished pool play tied for 1st (Krunch 12U Futures) with a 3-0 record, 50 runs scored & 6 runs against. 

Due to inclement weather, Elimination Sunday play was cancelled.  

Congratulations to the Lionville Lightning 12U ladies who battled hard to a well deserved 3-0 tournament record and a share of 1st place that qualified them for the Big Vision "Tournament of Champions" at the end of July!!!

The Lionville Lightning 12U (2017-18) took 2nd Place in the USSSA 2018 Hair Bows & Home Runs tourney (4/20 & 4/21) at Veterans Memorial Park in Quakertown, PA. 

Sat - Game 1 - Pool Play: Lionville Lightning 12U snagged a late lead and defeated PA Panthers 12U 8-4 on Saturday. The game was tied at two with Lionville batting in the top of the third when.  PA Panthers jumped out to an early 2-0 lead after two innings however Lionville answered with a six-spot in the top of the third inning. Lionville tallied six hits, 2 walks and a handful of stolen bases to take a 6-4 lead half-way through three innings. Lionville scored two more runs in the top of the fourth and the PA Panthers 12U answered with two of their own. Lionville scored when Jocelyn Slonaker doubled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run and Cece Petchkofski singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run. PA Panthers 12U then answered, scoring two runs. Taylor Hendrick was the winning pitcher for Lionville, surrendering two runs on two hits over three innings, striking out four. Rachel Kleckner threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen giving up two runs on two hits.  Lionville tallied eight hits. Cece Petchkofski and Camryn Eadie each had multiple hits for Lionville; each collecting two hits to lead the team. Lionville was sure-handed in the field, committing no errors. Mavica Mendez led the team with four put outs in total.  Cece Petchkofski was awarded the game MVP for her outstanding play in the field.  

Sat - Game 2 - Pool Play: Rachel Kleckner had all the right stuff on Saturday, as Lionville takes the win, allowing zero runs and besting Lehigh Valley Patriot Flames 8-0. Lionville got things started in the first inning when Cece Petchkofski singled on a 1-0 count, scoring two runs. Lionville then put up four runs in the second inning. Jocelyn Slonaker, Kaitlyn Ward, Kayla Williams & M.J. Nicholson each tallied timely hits in the inning however Kayla Williams & M.J. Nicholson owned the inning, driving in all four runs in the frame. One bright spot for Lehigh Valley Patriot Flames was a single in the fifth inning with one out breaking up Lionville's no hit bid. Rachel Kleckner got the win for Lionville lasting a complete five innings, allowing one hit, zero runs, & striking out five. Lionville totaled nine hits in the game. Jocelyn Slonaker and M.J.Nicholson each collected two hits each to lead the team offensively. Lionville didn't commit a single error in the field with M.J. Nicholson having the most chances in the field with eight.  Rachel Kleckner was awarded the game MVP for her outstanding, one-hit pitching performance.  

Sat - Game 3 - Pool Play:  Lionville took the forfeit win 7-0 vs. the NJ Renegades, who didn't show for the scheduled playing time.  

Lionville finished pool play as the 1-seed in Pool B with a 3-0 record, 23 runs scored & 4 runs against. 

Sun - Quarter Finals - Elimination Play:  Lionville Lightning 12U Slides Into A Blow-Out Win Over Xplosion, taking the 1st game on Elimination Sunday, 14-1 on Sunday.  Lionville got things started in the first inning when Rachel Kleckner singled on a 2-0 count, scoring Cece Petchkofski. Lionville then notched five runs in the fifth inning. Taylor Hendricks, Kaitlyn Ward, and Jocelyn Slonaker all moved runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning. Kayla Williams got the win for Lionville surrendered just one run on one hit over three innings, striking out five. Jocelyn Slonaker threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen with no hits, striking out four while facing only six batters. Lionville had 16 hits in total. Rachel Kleckner, Cece Petchkofski, Kayla Williams, Kaitlyn Ward, and Taylor Hendricks all managed multiple hits with Cece Petchkofski and Rachel Kleckner leading Lionville with three hits each. Lionville didn't commit a single error in the field. 

Sun - Semi Finals - Elimination Play:  In perhaps the best game of Elimination Sunday, Lionville Lightning 12U took the lead late and defeated Impact Panthers 6-5 on Sunday. Lionville opened up the top of the third inning with a monster double to the center-field wall by Kaitlyn Ward, a single by Mavica Mendez to left, a walk by Kayla Williams, a triple by Cece Petchkofski and a double by Rachel Kleckner to left-center.  Kaitlyn Ward, Mavica Mendez, Kayla Williams and Cece Petchkofski all crossed the plate to give Lionville the early 4-0 lead. Impact Panthers knotted the game up at four in the bottom of the third inning. However Lionville pulled away for good with two runs in the fourth inning.  The game was tied at four with Lionville batting in the top of the fourth when Mavica Mendez doubled on a 1-1 count to deep left field, scoring Camryn Eadie. Mavica eventually scored the winning run on a single by Jocelyn Slonaker and a pass-ball/stolen base home. Taylor Hendricks was the winning pitcher for Lionville allowing one hit and one run over two and a third innings, striking out one and walking one. Lionville had eight hits in the game. Mavica Mendez and Cece Petchkofski managed two hits each to lead Lionville. Despite falling down by four runs in the third inning, Impact Panthers tried to fight back. Impact Panthers scored five runs in the failed comeback. The game ended in dramatic fashion as the tying run was nailed at the plate on a throw by Jocelyn Slonaker from right-field and a diving tag by catcher, Mavica Mendez. 

The win advanced Lionville to their 2nd Championship Game in 3 Tournaments.   

Sun - Finals - Elimination Play:  The USSSA '18 Hair Bows & Home Runs didn't end as well as it started for the Lionville Lightning 12U ladies as Lionville fell to the Montgomery Twisters 8-2. The Montgomery Twisters scored four runs in the bottom of the third inning to take an early lead.  Lionville battled back with two runs in the top of the fourth on three straight singles by Cece Petchofski, Rachel Kleckner & M.J. Nicholson.  Lionville had the Twisters backs to the wall as what could have been a large Lionville rally, was cut short by a few "questionable" calls that took Lionville out of the inning. The Montgomery Twisters scored four more runs in bottom of the fifth lead by an opposite field line drive triple that hit the right-field line. Taylor Hendricks started the game for Lionville, lasting only three innings, allowing five hits and four runs while striking out one. Rachel Kleckner threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen, allowing four hits and four runs while striking out two. Cece Petchkofski went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Lionville in hits.

Congratulations to the Lionville Lightning 12U ladies who battled hard to a well deserved 5-1 tournament record and a 2nd place finish that qualified them for the USSSA National Championships!​

The Lionville Lightning 12U closed out the Fall'17 season with a 4th place finish in the 2017 Turn Back The Clock tourney at the Big Vision Complex in Leesport, PA - Saturday 11/04 & 11/05, 2017

Sat. Game 1: LL12U defeated Chaos 7-1, thanks to a timely 4 runs in a big 3rd inning. The big inning was thanks to a triple by Mavica Mendez, a single by M.J. Nicholson, and an error on a ball put in play by Cece Petchkofski.  Taylor Hendricks was on the mound for Lionville, allowing one hit and one run over 4 innings, striking out four and walking zero.

Sat. Game 2: LL12U rebounds to defeated Sting 18-8 despite 1st inning struggles, thanks to a huge 2nd inning run. Lionville jumped out to an early lead after the 1st half inning with singles from Cece Petchkofski, Kayla Williams, Rachel Kleckner & Jocelyn Slonaker, timely stolen bases by Avery Kelly and Kayla Williams and a big 2 RBI triple to left field by Kaitlyn Ward.  Sting battled back to even things up at 7 in the bottom of the 1st inning. Lionville pulled away for good with 8 runs in the 2nd inning with a Cece Petchkofski 3 RBI home run, a 2 RBI double by Taylor Hendricks, and an RBI single by Kaitlyn Ward on a 1-2 count.  The LL12U offense was strong this game with Cece Petchkofski's long ball in the 2nd inning. M.J. Nicholson dinger in the 3rd inning.  Lionville collected 16 hits with M.J. Nicholson, Cece Petchkofski, Kayla Williams, Kaitlyn Ward, Myah Scheirer, and Rachel Kleckner all having multiple hits. Lionville stole 12 bases during the game as three players stole more than one. 

Sat. Game 3:  Lionville Lightning 12U had everything working and claims victory 12-4 over PA Outlaws (Seyler) in blow-out fashion. Rachel Kleckner got the start in the circle, allowing 6 hits and 4 runs over 4 innings, striking out 4. Lionville Lightning 12U fired up the offense in the first inning with 5 runs and then followed up the first inning by notched 6 runs in the second inning. The offensive firepower was led by Cece Petchkofski, Mavica Mendez, Taylor Hendricks, and Kaitlyn Ward, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.  Lionville racked up seven hits. Cece Petchkofski, Kaitlyn Ward, and Avery Kelly all managed multiple hits for Lionville Lightning 12U, leading the team with 2 hits each.

Lionville Lightning 12U finished pool play as the 3-seed with a 3-0 record, 37 runs scored and 13 runs against. 

Sun. Game 1 (Elimination Play): Lionville Lightning 12U stole the lead late and defeated Explosion 3-2 in international/extra inning tie-breaker fashion. Explosion got things started in the first inning with two runs. Pitching was strong on both sides; Lionville pitchers struck out two, while Explosion pitchers sat down ten.  Defense was the name of the game for nearly six innings as both teams combined for only seven hits in innings two through six. LL12U knotted the game up at two in the top of the seventh inning, when Cece Petchkofski doubled on a 0-2 count, scoring Avery Kelly & Kayla Williams. Lionville had chances to win the game in regulation when Camryn Eadie doubled on a line drive to centerfield giving Mavica Mendez the chance to score potential game winning run. Mavica Mendez stumbled rounding 3rd base and was thrown out on a "tough" call sliding back into 3rd. The game was tied at two with Lionville Lightning 12U batting in the top of the eighth (extra innings) when Kaitlyn Ward singles advancing Taylor Hendricks to 3rd.  Then Jocelyn Slonaker singled on a 1-0 count, scoring Taylor Hendricks, who would eventually be the games winning run. Lionville Lightning 12U racked up eight hits. Taylor Hendricks and Cece Petchkofski each had multiple hits for Lionville, leading the team with two hits each. Taylor Hendricks was credited with the victory for Lionville Lightning 12U. She surrendered zero runs on five hits over six innings, striking out two and walking one.

Sun. Game 2 (Semi-Final Game): Lionville Lightning 12U had trouble keeping up with Renegades Gold in an 8-0 loss on Sunday.  The Renegades Gold team moved on to the finals to take home 1st place in the tournament.  

Congratulations to the Lionville Lightning 12U ladies who battled hard to a well deserved 4-1 tournament record and a 4th place finish. The LL12U ladies wrapped up the Fall'17 season with a 7-3 overall tournament record.  Not to bad for a 1st year team!!!  Looking forward to the spring!!!

The Lionville Lightning 12U (2017-18) took 2nd Place in the 2017 Tri-County League Fall Fest tourney at Barness Park in Warrington, PA on Saturday, October 28th.  Due to inclement weather in the forecast, the Annual Fall Fest tournament was forced to be condensed down to 1-day which meant a long day of softball. 

Lionville started the day with a scrappy 6th inning 2-1 victory over VF Patriots. The game was tied at one with Lionville batting in the top of the sixth when Kaitlyn Ward launched a triple over the head of the left fielder followed by a Rachel Kleckner double on a 1-2 count, scoring the winning run.  Taylor Hendricks (winning pitcher) allowed four hits and one run over six innings, striking out six and walking one.  Lionville was sure-handed in the field by not allowing a single error.  Mavica Mendez had a key put out in the bottom of the 6th inning when VF  Patriots lead off hitter attempted to steal second.  

In Game 2, Lionville didn't fair as well vs. the Banshee's as they fell 11-0, moving the Lightning to the losers bracket with all remaining games to be played in a "winner moves on / loser goes home" format.

With a much needed 2 hour rest, the Lionville Lightning jumped out to an early lead in Game 3 as Rachel Kleckner  threw a 1-hit gem, allowing zero runs and besting VF Patriots by a score of 5-0 to advance to the Semi Finals.  Mavica Mendez, Kayla Williams, Camryn Eadie & Jocelyn Slonacker each had one hit to lead Lionville.  M.J. Nicholson had the most chances in the field with five as the Lightning Ladies were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Avery Kelly led the way with two stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with five stolen bases.

Lionville Lightning was victorious over Chaos in a low-scoring Game 4 affair advancing the team to 'The SHIP'.  Both teams were strong on the mound Saturday, but Lionville Lightning defeated Chaos 3-2 as time expired. Taylor Hendricks allowed just three hits & striking out five, over four innings.  Lionville Lightning grabbed an early lead with scores on a single by Taylor Hendricks, a double by Kaitlyn Ward, and a single by Myah Scheirer in the first inning.  In a total team effort, Myah Scheirer, Taylor Hendricks, Mavica Mendez, Kaitlyn Ward, Kayla Williams, M.J. Nicholson, and Jocelyn Slonacker each collected one hit to lead the team. Lionville Lightning was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. 

In the finals, the Lionville Lightning ladies lost 3-1 in a well-played rematch vs. the Banshees.  Congratulations to the Lionville Lightning ladies who battled hard to a well deserved 3-2 tournament record and a 2nd place finish that qualified them for the ASA Nationals... all in their 1st tournament together as a brand new team!