Save the Date: 2016 Southern Little League Annual Lead-off Party

Please add the date to your calendar:
Saturday, February 27, 2016

This is our annual winter (almost spring) fundraiser for Southern Little League.

Food, drinks, entertainment, silent and live auction. Join us for a great evening of fun, Southern Little League style!

To make this event even more successful than last year please consider donating quality items for the auctions.

Please contact Tim Kolk (timkolk@grar.com – 616.446.7186) with any questions.

Schedule Correction in Juniors Fall Ball

On October 11, the 3:00pm game has been corrected to feature Lee vs Kolk on the Henwood Field.

Fall Ball Schedule

Sunday, August 30

Coach Pitch:
   Rohen vs. Sanders – 1:00pm JC West
Minors:
   Moore vs. Green – 1:00pm West
   Pearl vs. Ledesma – 3:00pm West
Majors:
   Leedy vs. Meinert – 1:00pm East
   Stadel vs. Dwortz – 3:00pm East
Juniors:
   Kolk vs. Lee – 1:00pm Henwood
   Kolk vs. Moore – 3:00pm Henwood

Sunday, September 6

   no games - Labor Day weekend

Sunday, September 13

Coach Pitch:
   Rohen vs. Sanders – 1:00pm JC West
Minors:
   Green vs. Pearl – 1:00pm West
   Ledesma vs. Moore – 3:00pm West
Majors:
   Meinert vs. Stadel – 1:00pm East
   Dwortz vs. Leedy – 3:00pm East
Juniors:
   Moore vs. Kolk – 1:00pm Henwood
   Moore vs. Lee – 3:00pm Henwood

Sunday, September 20

Coach Pitch:
   Rohen vs. Sanders – 1:00pm JC West
Minors:
   Ledesma vs. Green – 1:00pm West
   Moore vs. Pearl – 3:00pm West
Majors:
   Meinert vs. Dwortz – 3:00pm East
   Leedy vs. Stadel – 1:00pm East
Juniors:
   Lee vs. Moore – 1:00pm Henwood
   Lee vs. Kolk – 3:00pm Henwood

Sunday, September 27

Coach Pitch:
   Rohen vs. Sanders – 1:00pm JC West
Minors:
   Green vs. Moore – 1:00pm West
   Ledesma vs. Pearl – 3:00pm West
Majors:
   Meinert vs. Leedy – 1:00pm East
   Dwortz vs. Stadel – 3:00pm East
Juniors:
   Kolk vs. Lee – 1:00pm Henwood
   Kolk vs. Moore – 3:00pm Henwood

Sunday, October 4

Coach Pitch:
   Rohen vs. Sanders – 1:00pm JC West
Minors:
   Pearl vs. Green – 1:00pm West
   Moore vs. Ledesma – 3:00pm West
Majors:
   Stadel vs. Meinert – 1:00pm East
   Leedy vs. Dwortz – 3:00pm East
Juniors:
   Moore vs. Kolk – 1:00pm Henwood
   Moore vs. Lee – 3:00pm Henwood

Sunday, October 11

Coach Pitch:
   Rohen vs. Sanders – 1:00pm JC West
Minors:
   Green vs. Ledesma – 1:00pm West
   Pearl vs. Moore – 3:00pm West
Majors:
   Dwortz vs. Meinert – 3:00pm East
   Stadel vs. Leedy – 1:00pm East
Juniors:
   Lee vs. Moore – 1:00pm Henwood
   Lee vs. Kolk – 3:00pm Henwood

Sunday, October 18

   reserved for makeup games

Fall Ball Schedule for Sunday, August 30

Coach Pitch – Rohen vs. Sanders – 1:00pm JC West
Minors – Moore vs. Green – 1:00pm – West
Minors – Pearl vs. Ledesma – 3:00pm – West
Majors – Leedy vs. Meinert – 1:00pm – East
Majors – Stadel vs. Dwortz – 3:00pm – East
Juniors – Kolk vs. Lee – 1:00pm – Henwood Field
Juniors – Kolk vs. Moore – 3:00pm – Henwood Field

Rosters for Fall Ball

We have finalized the teams for Fall Ball. We're still finalizing the last few team assignments, so if you don't see your child's name on the lists, don't panic. Just email us and we'll sort it out ASAP.

Click here to visit the roster page or find it any time by looking for the Rosters link on the right sidebar of the website.

Last Call to Register for Fall Ball

The deadline to register for Fall Ball is Sunday night, August 23. Please click here to register.

Please Register NOW for Fall Ball

Help our volunteers out by not putting this off to the last minute. Please click here to read the details and to sign up for Fall Ball at Southern.

In Memory of Iris Henwood

Dear Southern Little League Members Past and Present:

Iris Henwood, the wife of Jim Henwood, passed away suddenly last week. Iris was a special education teacher for many years at Lincoln School. Jim and Iris were married for nearly 57 years. For over 35 years Iris has supported Southern Little League by graciously allowing Jim to volunteer in many capacities including President of Southern Little League. Iris was a regular participant at Family Day as well as for all of the Lead Off parties and many year-end board parties. Iris was a kind and wonderful person and a friend to everyone at Southern Little League.

There will be a Memorial Service Friday, August 14, at 11:00am at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1100 Lake Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506.

               

Jim, we know how much you miss Iris and we do as well. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you grieve the passing of your best friend and wife of nearly 57 years, Iris Henwood.

In Loving Memory,

Your Friends at Southern Little League

2015 Fall Ball Majors Rosters

Coach Dwortz:

Ethan Rapoport
Solomon Baron
Charles Rosmarin
Ethan Leech
Landon Batka
Ethan Brandt
Caiden Sain
Tevon Vanderkodde
Zachary Reinsma
Alec Koval
Robbie Dwortz
Scott Ehrlich

Coach Leedy:

Benjamin Altruda
Liam O'Malley
Kerry Mccarthy
John Kantor
Charlie Dann
Carl Shadowens
Carson Driscoll
Luke Conway
Regan Cleves
Maxwell Raymond
Elijah Romijn
Nate VanDyke
Coleman Cristians
Corbin Devilbiss

Coach Meinert:

Owen Tully
Marcos Barrera
Kaeler Brown
Anneke Spoelma
Zeke Post
Charlie Walters
Carter Meinert
Harrison Hall
Daniel Dettwiler
Jack Peterson
Henry Peterson
Michael Talaga

Coach Stadel:

Jameson Beale
Gabriel Butler
Blake Bouwman
Arjun Taylor
Jack Lado
Lucas Jennings
Oliver Beale
Kadin Cornell
Charley Bayer
Jose Molero
Henry Norcutt
Aiden Stadel
Mark Hughes
Matthew Butler
patrick Hart

2015 Fall Ball Juniors Rosters

Coach Moore:

Michael Lomonoco
Kelly McCarthy
Luke Braselton
Maximo Barrera
Myles Beale
Maximus Tucker
Lucas Johnson
Matthew Moore
Andrew Periard
Micah Baermann
Ben Vandrager
Aaron Embrey
Ethan Vanerboegh

Coach Lee:

Shea Cavanagh
Luke Aardema
Gabriel Laughlin
Declan Lee
Luke Fynewever-Muyskens
Keegan Batka
Alex Rosmarin
Mason Gabridge
John Mundell IV
Elzie Honicutt
Aaron Houze III
Maddox Lee
Ian Walschots-Dana

Coach Kolk:

Matthew Butler
Samuel Cooper
Ben Whiteside
Luke Caswell
Alex Kolk
Marcellus Vanderkodde
Sean Murphy
Thomas Edwards
Jerry Crampton
Eli Kuiper
Jake Myers
Kyle Kirk

2015 Fall Ball Coach Pitch Rosters

Coach Rohen:

Cooper Rohen
Joe Cuncannan
Matt Deboer
Hudson Meinert
Nolan Williamson
Isaac Phelps
Ethan Holzgen
Alexander Barnes
Taylor Wisinski
William Egolf

Coach Sanders:

Cole Balon
Thomas Schuring
Collin White
Hudson Moore
Andrew Owings
Max Gaiser
Ethan Burks
Jonas Burks

2015 Fall Ball Minors Rosters

Coach Pearl:

William Pearl
Callan Royce
Jeremiah Burks
Isaiah Post
James Dantuma
Patrick O'Malley
Garrett Dill
Lincoln Fox
Carter Barnes
Connor Young
Gabriel Butler

Coach Ledesma:

Jack Ratchford
Levi Robertson
Zach Caswell
James Bremmer
Nathan Altruda
Cjarlie Laughlin
Brendan Tyrer
Bryce Balon
Harrison Hilts
Levi Bodziak
Kia Chenlo
Chase Stanley-Eldred

Coach Green:

Tobiah Worrell
Nigel Doyel
Naveen Taylor
Harris Kehr
Alexander Sager
Ben Phelps
Sawyer Bouwkamp
Joe Green
Andrew Sherman
Mark Vogel
James Ehrlich

Coach Moore:

Casey Shelton
Jonah Spoelma
Carson Stadel
Tommy Rosmarin
Jacob Rodenhouse
Charlie Seufert
George Koukios
Beckett Lee
Samuel Moore
Ethan VanderBoegh
Corbin DeVilbiss

District 9 Big League Wins Central Region Championship for Third Straight Year

In the Big League Regional Championship game at Pinery Park featuring Illinois District 20 vs. Michigan District 9 in a rematch of the winners bracket final, Michigan District 9 defeated Illinois 4-3 in what turned out to be a wild finish. Casey Horjus got the win as he tossed a perfect game thru 3 innings and allowed 3 hits in 6-2/3 innings with 11 strikeouts. District 9 went ahead 4-0 after two innings on some clutch hitting by Joel Dayton and Ben Sweedyk. Dayton continued his hot hitting with a double to right center to knock in the first two runs. Sweedyk knocked in the third run on a single to center and then Joel Dayton had his third RBI on a double to left center.

After pitching a gem the District 9 defense struggled in the 7th allowing for 3 runs to score. Jacob Sposaro came in relief with two outs and got a ground ball to short stop. The ball was bobbled and the runner was safe at first and then the runner from second advanced to third but rounded the bag too far and Christian Falicki alertly thru behind the runner. After a short run down the runner was tagged out for the final out and the dog pile began. Congratulations to the District 9 Big League All Stars and good luck in the World Series.

You can check here for updates and you can also visit the World Series link below. The games will be broadcast on Game Change and you will be able to start that from the World Series website under schedules. The District 9 All Stars will now be called Central Region and play the first game of the series at 12:30pm Tuesday, July 28.


http://bigleagueworldseries.org/

Register Now for Fall Ball

It's time to think about Fall Ball again!

• Fall baseball will be for ages 7-14.
• This is a fun and instructional season. There are no practices, and we don't keep standings.
• The 7-8 age group will play coach pitch. The 9-10 age group and the 11-12 age group will play on the East and West small fields. Ages 13-14 will play on the Henwood big field.
• Please note that if you played as an 8-year old in coach pitch this past Summer, you now move up and play in the 9-10 age group for the Fall. If you played as a 10-year-old in the minors this past Summer, you will move up and play as an 11-year-old for the Fall. If you played as a 12-year-old in the majors this Summer, you will play as a 13-year old on the Henwood big field for the Fall. If you played as a 14-year old in the Juniors this past Summer, you continue to play as a 14-year old on the big field for the Fall.
• The season will start on Sunday, August 30, skip Sunday, September 6, for the Labor Day weekend, with the final games on Sunday, October 11. That's a total of six Sundays of play.
• All games will be played on Sunday afternoons at 1:00pm and 3:00pm, with some games at 5:00pm only if required by the number of teams.
• The cost will remain $60 this year and includes a jersey you can keep. This fee helps us cover the costs of umpires, baseballs, etc.
• Please note: You must live within or go to school within Southern's official boundaries to be eligible to participate in Fall ball. The only exception is if you used to live within the boundaries while playing baseball at Southern, you continue to qualify. If this is too confusing or if you're hoping for an exception, please contact Bob or Ethan.
• Interested in Fall Softball? If enough people email Wendi Moore (weemoore@comcast.net), then we will organize a fall softball season with Sunday afternoon games at JC West. Please do not sign up yet for softball, but do email her ASAP.
• You can sign up online here. To help us organize teams, recruit coaches and order shirts, we ask that you please sign up online as soon as possible.
• The deadline for signing up is Sun-23-Aug.
• Bob Hams, league director (bhams@roofmelt.com) or Ethan Rohen, league director (erohen@rivercitymech.com)
• We need coaches! Please contact Ethan if you are interested in coaching. (No full teams will be allowed this year so we can achieve an even competitive balance.)

D9 Big Leaguers Advance to Regional Championship Tonight

D9 Big League defeated Illinois District 20 by a score of 3-2 last night in a classic pitchers dual. D9 Michigan will play for the championship tonight at 8:00pm at Pinery Park vs. either Michigan District 16 or Illinois District 20. Come out to Pinery Park and support D9 while watching some great baseball!!

District 9 Big Leaguers Win Again!

Monday night the District 9 Big League All-Stars defeated Ohio 9-0. They now advance to the regional winners bracket finals on Tuesday night against Illinois. The game starts at 8:00pm at Pinery Park. Keep winning D9 All-Stars!

District 9 Big Leaguers Advance

The District 9 Big League All-Stars defeated Indiana today 6-3 and now advance to face Ohio tonight at 8:00pm at Pinery Park. Come out to Pinery Oark tonight and cheer them on!

District 9 in Big League Regionals Starts Monday

The Central States Big League Regional Tournament starts Monday, July 20, with our District 9 team playing at 1:00pm at Pinery Park. All games are at Pinery Park. If District 9 wins, we play at 8:00pm Monday night. You can see the bracket below. We will continue to update you as the tournament progresses. Come out and support the District 9 All Stars including players from Southern:

Joel Dayton - EGR/Kalamazoo College
Ryan Dayton - EGR/Kalamazoo College
AJ Zawacki - EGR
Noah Salasky - EGR
Jordan Stickler - Catholic Central
Casey Horjus - EGR

9/10 East All-Stars Play Again Tonight at Southern

After a tough loss in the winners bracket to Hudsonville last night, Southern's East 9/10 All-Stars will try to keep their district championship hopes alive as they take on Georgetown-1 tonight at 6:00pm on Southern's west field. Come on out and cheer them on!

They'll keep playing every night as long as they're winning. We'll keep you posted.

Come Cheer On Your All-Stars

Southern's 9/10 East All-Stars take on Hudsonville in the District 9 winners bracket tonight at 7:30 at Southern's east field. Come on out!