Saturday, June 30, 2018

Seniors All-Stars Saturday at 9:00am

Southern’s Seniors Baseball All-Stars kick off tournament play TODAY at 9.00AM at Southern against Western. Come out and cheer on your all-stars!

Friday, June 29, 2018

Congratulations Juniors Class D Champions!

Coach Passinault's Juniors Baseball team won the Class D District Team Tournament Championship. Their team is sponsored by Bleakley, Cypher, Parent, Warren & Quinn, PC. Great job, guys!

Monday, June 25, 2018

Congratulations Majors Class C Champions!

Coach Bertke's Majors Baseball team won the Class C District Team Tournament Championship. Their team is sponsored by Huntington Bank. Congrats, boys!

Congratulations Majors Class J Champions!

Coach VanGessel's Majors Baseball team won the Class J District Team Tournament Championship. Their team is sponsored by Sean Cox Law. Nice going, fellas!

Congratulations Majors Class H Champions!

Coach Stadel's Majors Baseball team won the Class H District Team Tournament Championship. Their team is sponsored by Web Traffic Partners. Way to go!

Congratulations Majors Class D Champions!

Coach LaMange's Majors Baseball team won the Class D District Team Tournament Championship. Their team is sponsored by The Omelette Shoppe. Great job, boys!

Saturday, June 23, 2018

Congratulations East 11-Year-Old Baseball All-Stars!

Luke VanGessel
Patrick O'Malley
Cameron Maley
John Bakker
Parker DeHoek
Henry  Kwiatkowski
Daniel Klein
Jonah Workman
Myles Gabridge
Zach Caswell
Tommy Rosmarin
Sean Murray

Manager: John VanGessel
Coach: Brian DeHoek
Coach: Rob Murray

Friday, June 22, 2018

Congratulations West 11-Year-Old Baseball All-Stars!

Zac Fouch
Theo Kirchgessner
Carson Stadel
Harris Kehr
James Henry Deboer III
Nigel Doyle
Mark Koster
Colin Stay
Eli Meyer
Casey Shelton
Michael Dugan

Manager: Nick Stadel
Coach: Matt Fouch
Coach: Jason Kehr

Congratulations East Minors Baseball All-Stars!

Ben Gott
Carter Vriesenga
Andy Jeakle
Michael Wolford
Ryer Olsen
William Bush
Will Doezema
Josh McCune
J.P. Levan
Will Klein
Michael Kuzner
Joe Cuncannan
Jackson Green

Manager: Tom Kuzner
Coach: Matt Klein
Coach: Bob Wolford

Congratulations West Majors Baseball All-Stars!

Austin Baxter
Levi Bodziak
Isaiah Bos
Tommy Cavanaugh
Axel Cummings
Micah Daniels
Logan McCahill
Ethan Ogle
Drew Sova
Nate Sova
Matt Stotts
Will Vanderboegh
Leland Whinery

Manager: Lyn Sova
Coach: Greg Sova
Coach: Andy Vanderboegh

Congratulations West Minors Baseball All-Stars!

Brandt Alles
Max Bishop
Ben Stotts
Emmett Vance
Max Gaiser
Richardo Perez
Ethan Sova
George Haan
Cooper Rohen
Quintin Thomas
Brendan Hinojose
Dylan Daniels
Ethan Holzgren

Manager: Kevin Stotts
Coach: Ethan Rohen
Coach: Mike Bishop

Congratulations East Majors Baseball All-Stars!

Jameson Beale
Luke Bertke
Ben Billo
Zach Clark
Frank Debartolo
Jackson Groen
Zeke Heerema
Peter Heintz
JT Lamange
Scott Millman
Reiden Mcintosh
Parker Seth
Alexander Scofield

Manager: Steve Seth
Coach: Matt Bertke
Coach: Jose Rodriguez

Congratulations Seniors Baseball All-Stars!

Keegan Batka
Myles Beale
Patrick Burns
Kyle Kirk
Kyle Tepper
Ben Whiteside
Jacob Passinault
Billy Bernecker
Davis Jennings
Matthew Moore
Robbie Stuursma
Ian Walschots-Dana
Henry Wassink
Alex Kolk
John Mundell
Joshua Weiss

Manager: Pat Batka
Coach: Scott Bernecker
Coach: Jim Weiss

Congratulations Juniors Baseball All-Stars!

David Bernecker
Jack Bertke
Christian Burgess
Brendan Burns
Connor Callahan
Luke Conway
Alec Koval
Luke Kuzner
John Passinault
Ryan Reszka
Cam Seth
Mitchell White
Matt Ydenburg

Manager: Jack Conway
Coach: Mark White
Coach: Jim Passinault

Tonight at Southern

The grills will be fired up, so come join us for great baseball and a great meal!

Major Baseball
  • Class A – Southern Seth vs. Grandville – East – 7:30
  • Class B – Southern Sova vs. Byron TSP. – East 5:30
  • Class H – Southern Stadel vs. Western – West 5:30
  • Class I – Southern Vanderboegh vs. Algoma – West 7:30
Junior Baseball
  • Class B – Southern Marshall vs. Northwestern – Henwood – 7:30
  • Class D – Southern Conway vs. Northern – Henwood – 5:30
Southern will also host the Junior Class B softball championship game.

Good luck to all of the teams on the road as well!

Thursday, June 21, 2018

Tonight at Southern Due to Weather

Tonight at Southern we have TEN team tournament games. Note time changes in red. WE WILL HAVE THE GRILL FIRED UP!

Major Baseball
  • 5:00pm East – Class D – Southern Lamange vs. Georgetown
  • 6:30pm East – Class E – Southern DeHoek vs. Rockford
  • 8:00pm East - Class A – Southern Seth vs. Rockford
  • 5:00pm – West – Class J – Southern VanGessel vs. Northern
  • 6:30pm – West – Class I – Southern Vanderboegh vs. Grandville
  • 8:00pm – West - Class H – Southern Stadel vs. Rockford
Major Softball
  • 5:30pm – JC West – Class E – Southern Klop vs. Byron TSP #2
Junior Softball
  • 7:30pm – JC West – Class B – Southern Peterson vs. Georgetown
Junior Baseball
  • 5:30pm – Henwood Field – Class C – Southern Conway vs. Georgetown
  • 7:30pm – Henwood Field – Class E – Southern Burgess vs. Northern

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Congratulations, 2018 Juniors Baseball Champions!

This year's champion of the juniors baseball division is Coach Tucker's team, sponsored by GLT Packaging, with a record of 11-1. Great season, boys!

Saturday, June 16, 2018

Weather update

Due to weather today's games have been
delayed. The 9:00 Class A and Class E games will now start at 11:00. The 11:30 Class E and Class I games will now start at 12:30. The 2:00 Class B and Class C games will now start at 2:30.

If you are on the road please contact that league which can be found on the District 9 site.

Thursday, June 14, 2018

Congratulations, 2018 Minors Baseball Champions!

This year's champions of the minors baseball division is Coach Kuzner's team, sponsored by Betten Baker Chevrolet, with an undefeated 13-0 record! This is their second consecutive championship in the minors baseball division.

Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Schedule Change in Baseball/Majors/Minors for Wednesday, June 13

Because of an accidental double-booking of the East field on Wednesday, June 13, we have made the following changes to the schedule for that day:
  • Lamange vs Bertke: Your 13-Jun-5:30pm game has been moved up to start at 5:00pm.
  • Stotts vs Rohen: Your 13-Jun-7:30pm game has been moved up to start at 6:30pm.
  • Seth vs Sova: Your 13-Jun-7:30pm game has been moved back to start at 8:00pm.

Sunday, June 10, 2018

Final Week Matchups Are Set for Baseball Majors

The matchups for Baseball Majors in the final week of the season are based on the standings. We have now determined the matchups for this week. Please review the schedule page for Baseball Majors to see what time your team plays. These final games do not count in the standings.

Saturday, June 9, 2018

Re: Family Day weather update

Play Ball. All games on. Come out for Family Day.



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On Jun 9, 2018 9:19 AM, Bob Hams <bhams@roofmelt.com> wrote:
The 8:30AM 10;00Am games have been cancelled due to rain. Please stay tuned for further updates and join us for lunch

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Family Day weather update

The 8:30AM 10;00Am games have been cancelled due to rain. Please stay tuned for further updates and join us for lunch

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TODAY IS OUR 31ST ANNUAL FAMILY DAY!

TODAY is Family Day! Dozens of ball games and lots of other activities will be going on all day long, so bring the whole family - Grandma, Grandpa, aunts, and uncles.
    Join us for lunch or dinner, and enjoy our expanded menu:
    • Marinated sirloin steak-on-a-stick
    • Teriyaki chicken kabobs
    • 1/3 pound jumbo hamburgers, jumbo hot dogs, and fresh brats
    • Famous sauteed onions and all your favorite condiments
    • Corn-on-the-cob
    Activities for the kids:  free!
    • Double water slide
    • Bounce land
    Raffle:
    • Reminder: Please sell your raffle tickets and turn in the money and stubs before the deadline at 2:00pm on Saturday. Look for the raffle table near the concession stand.
    • The big raffle drawing will take place at 7:00pm.
    All-Star Games:
    • Plan on staying for the Minors and Majors Baseball All-Star Games at 7:30pm.
    Volunteer:
    • It's not too late to volunteer to help out: click here.
    • We have a separate sign-up for grill volunteers here.
    Weather Updates:
    • Sign up to get notified by text message of any cancellations or schedule changes due to the weather. It is SO simple to sign up. Click here.

    Wednesday, June 6, 2018

    Cancellation TONIGHT in Baseball/Seniors: Stuursma

    • Team Stuursma: Your 6-Jun-5:30pm game has been canceled. 

    IMPORTANT! Raffle Tickets

    Please sell your raffle tickets and turn them in by 2:00pm on Saturday!

    The 2:00pm deadline is for those who wish to be eligible for prizes.

    Otherwise, you can still turn in your raffle tickets until 6:00pm on Saturday.

    We cannot stress enough how important the raffle fundraiser is for Southern Little League.
    Thanks in advance for all of your support!

    Thanks again,
    Sara Stadel
    Kari DeBoer
    Wendi Moore

    Tuesday, June 5, 2018

    Family Day is Saturday, June 9

    Saturday, June 9, is Family Day. Dozens of ball games and lots of other activities will be going on all day long, so bring the whole family - Grandma, Grandpa, aunts, and uncles.
      Join us for lunch or dinner, and enjoy our expanded menu:
      • Marinated sirloin steak-on-a-stick
      • Teriyaki chicken kabobs
      • 1/3 pound jumbo hamburgers, jumbo hot dogs, and fresh brats
      • Famous sauteed onions and all your favorite condiments
      • Corn-on-the-cob
      Activities for the kids:  free!
      • Double water slide
      • Bounce land
      Raffle:
      • Reminder: Please sell your raffle tickets and turn in the money and stubs before the deadline at 2:00pm on Saturday. Look for the raffle table near the concession stand.
      • The big raffle drawing will take place at 7:00pm.
      All-Star Games:
      • Plan on staying for the Minors and Majors Baseball All-Star Games at 7:30pm.
      Volunteer:
      • It's not too late to volunteer to help out: click here.
      • We have a separate sign-up for grill volunteers here.
      Weather Updates:
      • Sign up to get notified by text message of any cancellations or schedule changes due to the weather. It is SO simple to sign up. Click here.

      Monday, June 4, 2018

      Make Up Games and Schedule Changes in Baseball/Majors This Saturday

      • Batka vs Passinault: Your rained out game from 30-May has been rescheduled for Family Day, 9-Jun-7:00pm.

      Family Day Matchups Are Set for Baseball Juniors

      Every year on Family Day, the matchups for Baseball Juniors are set based on the standings. We have now determined the matchups for this year. Please review the schedule page for Baseball Juniors to see what time your team plays.

      CORRECTION: Family Day Matchups for Baseball Majors

      The times we posted earlier today for Baseball Majors matchups on Family Day were incorrect. Please review the schedule page again for Baseball Majors to see what time your team plays.

      Congratulations 2018 Majors Baseball Family Day All-Stars!

      Come watch these teams play in the Majors All-Star Game on Saturday at 7:30pm on the East Field.

      American League:
      Manager Steve Seth

      From Team Seth
      Parker Seth
      Zeke Heerema
      Joe Waalkes
      From Team Moore
      Jameson Beale
      Micah Daniels
      Leland Whinery
      From Team VanderBoegh
      Ethan Ogle
      Quintin Thomas
      Will VanderBoegh
      From Team Stadel
      Harris Kehr
      Logan McCahill
      Carson Stadel
      From Team VanGessel
      Jackson Groen
      Alexander Scofield
      Luke VanGessel
      National League:
      Manager Matt Bertke


      From Team Bertke
      Luke Bertke
      Zachary Clark
      Harry Reed
      From Team Sova
      Scott Millman
      Nate Sova
      Matt Stotts
      From Team Bernecker
      Ben Billo
      Tommy Cavanaugh
      Morrison Maher
      From Team Lamange
      Isaiah Bos
      Glenn Green
      JT Lamange
      From Team DeHoek
      Peter Heintz
      Nigel Doyle
      Mark Vogel

      Congratulations 2018 Minors Baseball Family Day All-Stars!

      Come watch these teams play in the Minors All-Star Game on Saturday at 7:30pm on the West Field.

      American League:
      Manager Tom Kuzner

      From Team Kuzner
      Maxwell Gaiser
      Carter Vriesenga
      Michael Kuzner
      From Team Tocco
      Andrew Owings
      Noah Reed
      Ethan Holzgen
      From Team Bishop
      Ryer Olsson
      Andy Jeakle
      Max Bishop
      From Team Wolford
      Casey Shelton
      Mikey Wolford
      Dylan Daniels
      From Team Clark
      Chase Voorhees
      Will Deblecourt
      Eli Clark
      From Team Meinert
      Joe Cuncannan
      Hudson Meinert
      William Bush
      National League:
      Manager Kevin Stotts


      From Team Stotts
      Brandt Alles
      Luke Ekkens
      Ben Stotts
      From Team Wisinski
      Ethan Sova
      Cole Bertke
      Jackson Greene
      From Team Rohen
      Cooper Rohen
      J.P. Levan
      Tripp Hoekstra
      From Team Klein
      Drew Young
      Will Klein
      Ben Gott
      From Team Scholten
      George Haan
      Sam Heintz
      Emmett Vance
      From Team Sage
      Pablo Alzamora
      Jake Hedeman
      Henry Seufert

      Family Day Matchups Are Set for Baseball Minors & Majors

      Every year on Family Day, the matchups for Baseball Minors and Majors are set based on the standings. We have now determined the matchups for this year. Please review the schedule page for Baseball Minors and Majors to see what time your team plays.

      Sunday, June 3, 2018

      Schedule Changes in Baseball/Minors: Wolford, Scholten, Meinert & Sage


      • Wolford vs Scholten: Your 14-Jun-5:30pm game has been rescheduled to 14-Jun-7:30pm.
      • Meinert vs Sage: Your 14-Jun-7:30pm game has been rescheduled to 14-Jun-5:30pm.

      Schedule Change in Baseball/Seniors: Batka vs Weiss


      • Batka vs Weiss: Your 6-Jun-7:30pm game has been pushed back to start at 8:00pm.

      IMPORTANT! Raffle Tickets

      Please sell your raffle tickets and turn them in by 2:00pm on Saturday!

      The 2:00pm deadline is for those who wish to be eligible for prizes.

      Otherwise, you can still turn in your raffle tickets until 6:00pm on Saturday.

      We cannot stress enough how important the raffle fundraiser is for Southern Little League.
      Thanks in advance for all of your support!

      Thanks again,
      Sara Stadel
      Kari DeBoer
      Wendi Moore

      Schedule Change in Softball/Juniors


      • Southern vs Northview: Your 4-Jun-6:00pm game has been rescheduled to 12-Jun-6:00pm at Northview.

      Friday, June 1, 2018

      Family Day is Saturday, June 9

      Saturday, June 9, is Family Day. Dozens of ball games and lots of other activities will be going on all day long, so bring the whole family - Grandma, Grandpa, aunts, and uncles.
        Join us for lunch or dinner, and enjoy our expanded menu:
        • Marinated sirloin steak-on-a-stick
        • Teriyaki chicken kabobs
        • 1/3 pound jumbo hamburgers, jumbo hot dogs, and fresh brats
        • Famous sauteed onions and all your favorite condiments
        • Corn-on-the-cob
        Activities for the kids:  free!
        • Double water slide
        • Bounce land
        Raffle:
        • Reminder: Please sell your raffle tickets and turn in the money and stubs before the deadline at 2:00pm on Saturday. Look for the raffle table near the concession stand.
        • The big raffle drawing will take place at 7:00pm.
        All-Star Games:
        • Plan on staying for the Minors and Majors Baseball All-Star Games at 7:30pm.
        Volunteer:
        • It's not too late to volunteer to help out: click here.
        • We have a separate sign-up for grill volunteers here.
        Weather Updates:
        • Sign up to get notified by text message of any cancellations or schedule changes due to the weather. It is SO simple to sign up. Click here.