AFCS (10U & 12U) was held July 15-21 in Kokomo, IN:

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12U: OC BATBUSTERS-STITH/BYRD 3, OC BATBUSTERS 2012-CAPEK 0

OC BATBUSTERS-STITH/BYRD 9, OC BATBUSTERS 2012-CAPEK 1

2030 RHP Taylor Goodwin, #4 in the 2030 Line Drive Hot 100, allowed just one run to record both victories as OC Batbusters-Stith/Byrd beat OC Batbusters 2012-Capek, 3-0 and 9-1, in the AFCS national championship series on Monday in Kokomo, IN.

It was the third consecutive Alliance national championship for OC Batbusters-Stith/Byrd, which reached the PGF 10U Premier national championship game in 2023.

“Going back-to-back and winning the Alliance national championship for the second time in two years is a phenomenal feeling,” Batbusters oach Jeff Byrd said. “Ending last season as the #1 team in the nation and starting this season in that same spot and being able to maintain this level of consistency for such a long period of time is extremely rewarding. We had a huge target on our backs all year and to end the season with a record of 109 wins and only 3 losses shows the dedication and work ethic of this team.

“This national championship feels twice as good as last year’s because we weren’t able to sneak up on anyone this season and we always got everyone’s best. We went undefeated and won nine games at Alliance this year and we won seven of those games by the mercy rule, including the championship game.”

Goodwin finished with an 8-0 record in AFCS and was named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament.

2030 OF/RHP Makynna Byrd (.523 AVG, .600 OBP), 2030 C Jordan Phan (caught almost every game) and 2030 OF Kaydence Gordon (.586 AVG, .647 OBP, 13 SBs) made the All-Tournament Team.

OC Batbusters-Stith/Byrd defeated Impact Gold National 2012, 11-0, Aces National, 9-1, Indiana Magic Gold Futures 2012, 10-1, OC Batbusters 2012-Capek, 3-0 and , in bracket play.

OC Batbusters 2012-Capek defeated Corona Angels 2012-Tyson, 15-0, Indiana Magic Gold Futures 2012, 5-4, Corona Angels 2012-Tyson, 5-3, and lost to OC Batbusters-Stith/Byrd, 3-0 and , in bracket play.

🏆🏆12U National Champs!!! pic.twitter.com/vrKk8bukyv

— The Alliance Fastpitch (@thealliancefp) July 21, 2025

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10U: INDIANA MAGIC GOLD FUTURES 2032-DUPLESSIS 6, WISCONSIN LIGHTNING 2032 5

Indiana Magic Gold Futures 2032-DuPlessie pulled out a 6-5 victory over Wisconsin Lightning 2032 in the championship game to capture the Alliance 10U Tier 1 national championship on Sunday at Kokomo, IN.

2032 RHP Polly Childers allowed three runs and struck out 11 in seven innings to record the victory for IMG in the final.

2033 OF/1B Harper Wessell (.435 AVG, .536 OBP, 1.057 OPS, 8 runs, 6 RBIs) and 2033 C/3B Reese Rogers (.400 AVG, .4634 OBP, 1.024 OPS, 1 HR, 8 runs, 6 RBIs) were IMG’s offensive leaders for the tournament. Childers (1.82 ERA, 1.177 WHIP, 37 Ks, .202 BAA) led the pitching staff.

“Being crowned national champions at AFCS (on Sunday) is a dream come true for our 10U team,” IMG coach Christina Duplessis said. “It’s a true testament to the hard work, heart and hustle these girls have poured into every practice, every game and each other, not only over the last year, but for most of our girls over the last three years together!

“They’ve grown tremendously not only as athletes, but as teammates and leaders — and this title reflects that incredible journey. We’re beyond proud to represent the Indiana Magic Gold organization at the highest 10U level and being an inspiration to young girls in the state of Indiana.”

IMG Futures 2032-DuPlessis defeated Colorado Softball Academy, 12-0, Aces KC, 6-4, lost to OC Batbusters-Baker, 7-3, and beat OC Batbusters-Baker, 7-5, and Wisconsin Lightning 2032, 6-5, in bracket games.

Wisconsin Lighting 2032 defeated 2014 Texas Glory, 8-0, lost to Ohio Lasers 2014-Zuercher, 13-7, and beat Riptide-Compton, 9-2, Ohio Lasers 2014-Zuercher, 5-4 and 11-8, and lost to Indiana Magic Gold Futures 2032-DuPlessis, 6-5, in bracket games.

— Carlos Arias, Line Drive Media (Follow Carlos on Twitter @los_stuff)

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ALLIANCE FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (AFCS)

AT KOKOMO, IN, JULY 21

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12U TIER 1

CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

• OC Batbusters-Stith/Byrd 3, OC Batbusters 2012-Capek 0
• OC Batbusters-Stith/Byrd 9, OC Batbusters 2012-Capek 1

12U TIER 2

CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

• Bombers Gold National 5, Team PA-Larcinese 4
• Bombers Gold National 6, Team PA-Larcinese 1

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10U TIER 1

CHAMPIONSHIP

• Indiana Magic Gold Futures 2032-DuPlessis 6, Wisconsin Lightning 2032 5