SWVA Thunder12U

10/17/2026

10/04/2026

🌫️🥎 Yesterday’s tournament was brought to you by FOG! 😂

So foggy, there were times we could barely see the outfield! Pretty sure we were playing “Where’s the Ball?” instead of softball. 🤣

Rain, mud, cold, and fog… but the girls kept fighting and playing! ⚡️💪🏼

Definitely one tournament we won’t forget! 😂🌫️🥎

10/04/2026

⚡️🥎 WHAT A DAY FOR SWVA THUNDER 12U! 🥎⚡️

Let me just say… the weather was TERRIBLE! 🌧️🌫️ Rain, muddy fields and fog so thick at times that you couldn’t even see the players in the outfield!

The moisture in the air made things especially difficult on our pitchers. The ball felt wet even after being dried off, making it hard to get the grip they needed. But through all of it, these girls kept fighting! ❤️💙🤍

We started the day with pool play and went 2-0, beating:

🔥 Rogue 12U — 4-0
🔥 Wasps 2015 12U — 10-3

Going 2-0 in pool play earned us the #1 SEED going into bracket play! ⚡️

Then it was time to keep battling.

💪 BRACKET GAME
SWVA Thunder 12U 5 — EKY Heat 12U 1

That win punched our ticket to the championship game!

🏆 CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
SWVA Thunder 12U 5 — Tsunami Rebels 12U 4

And THIS game was one for the books!

Tsunami came out strong and took a 4-1 lead, but our girls never panicked. They kept battling and kept believing.

Then came the bottom of the third inning…

🔥 Sophia Blanton got things started with a HUGE double to right field! She advanced to third on a passed ball.

🔥 Ryleigh Cordle came through with a clutch bunt single, bringing Sophia home and tied the game!

The Thunder kept fighting, and the game was tied 4-4.

Then came the final push.

🔥 After Ryleigh Cordle singled and immediately put the pressure on. She stole second base, then advanced to third on a wild pitch.

With Ryleigh standing just 60 feet from home and the championship on the line, Arianna Jackson stepped into the box and delivered a clutch single, bringing Ryleigh home with the winning run!

💥 WALK-OFF CHAMPIONSHIP WIN! 💥

From 4-1 down to 5-4!

A HUGE DOUBLE.
A CLUTCH BUNT.
A STOLEN BASE.
A WILD-PITCH ADVANCE.
A WALK-OFF SINGLE.
A CHAMPIONSHIP! 🏆⚡️💍

FOUR GAMES. FOUR WINS. #1 SEED. TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS. CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS! 💍🏆

The weather was awful. The fields were muddy. The ball was wet. The fog was thick.

But none of that stopped SWVA THUNDER 12U.

We are so proud of these girls and the way they fought through adversity. They didn’t make excuses — they just kept playing. They believed in each other, fought for each other and never gave up.

And now they have a championship ring to remind them of a pretty special day. 💍❤️

🎉 A HUGE THANK YOU to the parent who got our team hoodies donated! We are incredibly grateful for your generosity. Those hoodies mean so much to these girls and made them feel even more like a team!

🎀 And a HUGE THANK YOU to the parents who purchased hair bows for the team! The girls loved them, and they looked absolutely adorable!

And to all of our Thunder parents and families — THANK YOU! Thank you for standing in the rain, dealing with the mud and fog, cheering these girls on and supporting them every step of the way.

It takes a village, and we are so thankful for ours. ❤️💙🤍

This one was earned.
This one was fought for.
This one was a COMEBACK.
THIS ONE WAS THUNDER. ⚡️

🏆💍 SWVA THUNDER 12U — TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS! 💍🏆

10/04/2026

10/04/2026

Championship game:

Walk-Off Seals The Deal In SWVA Thunder 12U Victory Over Tsunami Rebels 12U

By GameChanger Media

It came down to the wire on Saturday, as SWVA Thunder 12U grabbed the victory in walk-off fashion, 5-4, over Tsunami Rebels 12U. The game was tied at four in the bottom of the third when Arianna J singled, scoring one run.

Tsunami Rebels 12U got on the board in the top of the first inning after Ava D singled, Brinlee H grounded out, and Paisley E walked, each scoring one run.

Tsunami Rebels 12U added one run in the second. Brinlee grounded out, making the score 4-1.

SWVA Thunder 12U took the lead, 5-4, in the bottom of the third thanks to singles by Ryleigh C, and Arianna.

Ryleigh stepped in the circle first for SWVA Thunder 12U. The hurler surrendered two hits and three runs (zero earned) over one inning, striking out two and walking one. Ava stepped in the circle first for Tsunami Rebels 12U. The hurler gave up zero hits and one run (zero earned) over two-thirds of an inning, striking out one and walking one. Mila L appeared in relief for SWVA Thunder 12U.

Arianna drove the middle of the lineup, leading SWVA Thunder 12U with two runs batted in. The number three hitter went 1-for-2 on the day. Ryleigh, Nara F, Arianna, Mila, and Sophia B each collected one hit for SWVA Thunder 12U. Karly C stole two bases.

Ava and Brinlee were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, as each drove in one run for Tsunami Rebels 12U. Kamryn R led Tsunami Rebels 12U with two hits in two at bats. Tsunami Rebels 12U were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Brinlee made the most plays with three.

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10/04/2026

Bracket game 1:

SWVA Thunder 12U Claim Victory Over EKY Heat 12u

By GameChanger Media

SWVA Thunder 12U outsted EKY Heat 12u 5-1 on Saturday.

A single by #99 following a 7-pitch at-bat put EKY Heat 12u on the board in the top of the first.

In the bottom of the first inning, SWVA Thunder 12U went back into the lead after Arianna J doubled down the left field line, A G walked, EKY Heat 12u committed an error, and A stole home, each scoring one run.

SWVA Thunder 12U added one run in the second. Arianna walked, making the score 5-1.

Mila L started the game for SWVA Thunder 12U. The starting pitcher allowed one hit and one run over two innings, striking out six and walking three. #00 started the game for EKY Heat 12u. The pitcher allowed three hits and four runs (two earned) over one inning, striking out none and walking one.

Arianna drove the middle of the lineup, leading SWVA Thunder 12U with two runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-1 on the day. Leadoff hitter Sophia B led SWVA Thunder 12U with two hits in two at bats. SWVA Thunder 12U were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Nara F had the most chances in the field with one.

#99 led EKY Heat 12u with one run batted in. The pitcher went 1-for-1 on the day. #99 stole two bases.

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10/04/2026

Pool game :2

Second-Inning Spurt Lead SWVA Thunder 12U Past Wasps 2015 12U

By GameChanger Media

SWVA Thunder 12U defeated Wasps 2015 12U 10-3 on Saturday thanks in part to seven runs in the second inning. Karsyn L drew a walk, scoring one run, Sophia B doubled, scoring two runs, Arianna J drew a walk, scoring one run, Aunai W drew a walk, scoring one run, and Aria G was struck by a pitch, driving in a run.

Wasps 2015 12U got on the board in the top of the first inning after Emma doubled, scoring two runs, and a steal of home scored one run.

Mila L walked, which helped SWVA Thunder 12U tie the game at three in the bottom of the first.

Aria started in the circle for SWVA Thunder 12U. The righty gave up three hits and three runs (two earned) over two innings, striking out three and walking none. Briley began the game for Wasps 2015 12U. The pitcher allowed one hit and 10 runs over one and two-thirds innings, striking out five and walking nine.

Sophia led SWVA Thunder 12U with two runs batted in. The outfielder went 1-for-2 on the day. SWVA Thunder 12U had a strong eye at the plate, tallying nine walks for the game. Aunai and Arianna led the team with two bases on balls each.

Emma drove the middle of the lineup, leading Wasps 2015 12U with two runs batted in. The 3-hole hitter went 1-for-1 on the day. Kamden, Emma, and Aubree G each collected one hit for Wasps 2015 12U.

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