On Tuesday, we ran the Order of Finish at the Independence Day Tournament (IDT), also referred to sometimes by “Colorado IDT” or “Boulder IDT.”

In the 16U Longmont championship game, it was a tight nail-biter as the Corona Angels DL team topped Outlaws – Wolff/Acord by the narrowest of margins, 2-1.

Still, it was a very impressive week-long run by the Ohio Outlaws 2028 National team led by Head Coach Adam Acord, which put together one of the most impressive performances of the summer at the prestigious Colorado IDT Tournament.

The Buckeye State-based team finished with an impressive 9-1-1 record while proving it can compete with the best teams in the country.

As Warren Wolff, the head of the Outlaws organization, accurately described it:

“Every player contributed during an unforgettable week that showcased the team’s explosive offense, dominant pitching, and outstanding defense.”

Here’s a closer look in each of those categories that helped propel the Outlaws to the IDT championship game:

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OFFENSE:

At the plate, the Outlaws hitters were relentless from the top to the bottom of the lineup.

The team finished the tournament with a .404 batting average, collecting 109 hits, driving in 70 RBIs, and scoring 76 runs over 11 games.

Leading the offensive charge were Lucy Reis, Lila Manfredonia, and Layna Howard batting well over .500 and Natalia Scekeres, Nola Tracy, Hayden Brock, and Gianna Terlop in the upper .400s for the tournament.

Their consistency at the plate sparked the Outlaws’ offense throughout the week, setting the tone in key moments against some of the nation’s top competition.

* Reis led the team with 18 hits while driving in 14 RBIs, consistently producing in clutch situations.

* Likewise, Manfredonia combined her hot bat with dominant work in the pitching circle, making her one of the tournament’s most impactful two-way players.

* Howard delivered timely hits throughout the week, helping keep the offense rolling during the Outlaws’ championship run.

It wasn’t just high batting average and timely hitting, however, that propelled the Outlaws to the finale—the lineup displayed tremendous power throughout the tournament, blasting 16 home runs during the week.

Multiple players delivered memorable performances, with Naomi Richardson and Lyla Nagy each recording multiple-home run games.

Additional home run contributors included Reis, Brock, Scekeres, Tracy and Terlop proving that the lineup had power from top to bottom and it wasn’t just one or two hitters that opposing pitchers had to pitch carefully to.

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DEFENSE

In the field, the Outlaws were equally impressive.

The team posted a .933 fielding percentage, making highlight-reel plays throughout the tournament.

The infield turned difficult plays into routine outs, while the outfield robbed home runs, made diving catches, and shut down opposing offenses.

In the dirt, Naomi Richardson, Abby Orsi, and Eleanor Shaw anchored the defense with outstanding play up the middle and at the corners while the catching corps of Hayden Brock and Jordan Frye controlled the running game and provided steady leadership behind the plate.

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PITCHING

In the circle, the two-pitcher tandem of Lila Manfredonia and Lucy Reis was dominant all week.

Together, they compiled a stellar 0.93 ERA allowing just 34 hits, eight earned runs, and striking out 80 batters in 11 games.

The duo’s ability to consistently attack hitters and keep opponents off balance gave the Outlaws a chance to win every time they took the field.

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A TOTAL TEAM EFFORT

Beyond the statistics, the Independence Day Tournament showcased the heart of the Ohio Outlaws National which included aggressive baserunning, selfless at-bats, spectacular defensive plays, and contributions from every player which helped propel the team to the championship game of one of the most prestigious softball tournaments in the country.

While the numbers are impressive, the story of the week was the complete team effort.

Outlaws head man Warren Wolff said it best:

“Every athlete embraced her role, every inning mattered, and every player contributed to an unforgettable run,” he concluded.

“Coach Adam’s Ohio Outlaws National team left Colorado proving it belongs among the nation’s elite and gained valuable momentum as it continues the pursuit of championships this summer.”

— Brentt Eads/Line Drive Media