Championship Recaps from Boulder IDT tournament
Championship Sunday has arrived in the Rocky Mountains for the Boulder IDT
tournament. Teams have been battling all week through six pool play games and
seeding in the single elimination bracket. If today’s championship rounds are any
indication of what is to come at the PGF and Alliance national tournaments- softball fans
are in for some epic matchups.
14U Boulder Bracket
KS Aces Fastpitch National 14U 2, Atlanta Vipers 09- Crenshaw 0
Cyarah Dotts (2027) got the start for the Aces and went the distance shutting out a
potent Atlanta Vipers squad, scattering 2 hits across 4 innings before time was called.
The Aces struck first in the top of the first inning when Isabelle Jackson (2027) walked,
advanced to second on Emillie Curry’s (2028) bunt single and eventually stole home on
a well-executed first and third play.
The Aces offense doubled their lead when Ava Garcia (2027) hit a solo home run in the third to straightaway center field. Although the Vipers battled at the plate and struggled to push a run across, they certainly made it interesting in the final half inning. Brekkyn Stucke (2027) singled, Alyssa Zamora (2027) singled, and Kynlee Reagin (2027) walked with 2 outs to load the bases. Dotts was able to shut down the threat inducing a game-ending fly out to seal the championship for the Aces.
Kalee Hinkson (2027- Atlanta Vipers) is an athletic shortstop with good range, a solid
arm, and moves well on defense.
16U Longmont Bracket
KY Bandits 7, Hotshots National-Jones 3
Chad Moran’s talented Bandits roster defeated an equally talent-rich Hotshots squad.
Uncommitted catcher Ava Ratliff (2025) added to her incredible home run total this week
in the first inning sending one deep at the Stazio complex. The Bandits’ bats were hot in
this one tallying 11 hits across 5 innings. Brooke Stang (2025 Illinois commit), Alivia Fischer (2026) and Addyson O’Dell (2025 Louisville commit) all had two hits each in the contest with Fischer hitting the Bandits’ second home run of the game. Ava Lorezatti (2026) got the start in the circle before giving way to Gianna Hillegonds (2025 Bradley commit) in relief. Both pitchers were outstanding in this matchup.
The Hotshots battled and scored three runs thanks to a 3-run home run in the third by Taylor Holub (2027). The Hotshots have a lot of speed at the top of their lineup in Kaylee Chatman (2026) and Trinitey Spencer (2026).
18U Louisville Bracket
VA Glory National-Gagliardi 2025 8, CO Stars- Kapelke 16U 2
The Colorado Stars made an incredible run through the 18U Louisville bracket, ultimately falling to a talented VA Glory team. It is important to note, the Stars are a 16U team playing up in the 18U bracket for this tournament, making it all the way to the
championship game. Meghan Lampos (2025 Illinois State commit) earned the win only giving up 2 hits and striking out 7 in 4.0 innings of work.
Leadoff batter Jacquelyn Cox (2025 Villanova commit) was a perfect 3-3 scoring 2 runs and 1 RBI. Tru Medina (2024 Northwestern signee) was 2-3 with 3 runs scored and Carly Zych (Villanova) was 3-4 with 3 RBI to lead the offense. The 5-run sixth inning proved to be the difference maker in this contest.
Notable performer: Kiley Wheaton (2026-CO Stars) is a very athletic shortstop with a strong arm, good range and power at the plate. Wheaton was 2-3 in this contest with a double to left field and a solo home run in the final frame.
18U Boulder IDT Bracket
CA Batbusters- Stith 6, Impact- Caymol 1
The final matchup of the tournament showcased two teams that have the ability to make
a lot of noise on the national stage in a couple of weeks. Coming off their 18U Maverick
division win at the Top Gun tourney, the Impact- Caymol offense came into this contest
hot. Today, however, would belong to the Batbusters pitching staff as they were able to
handle this game which featured national commits on both teams.
Notable highlights: Liliana Escobar (2026-Batbusters) – is crafty on the mound and has the ability to create a lot of swings and misses at the plate.
Riley Hilliard (2027-Batbusters) – can catch and play a solid first base. She anchors this
offensive lineup and has power to all fields.
Kale’a Tindal (2026- Batbusters) – can cover ground in the outfield, has a strong arm, and has power to drive the gaps.
Kinzey Woody (2025 Wichita State commit-Impact Caymol) plays a solid hot corner and has incredible power at the plate.
Taylor Pipkins (2024 Clemson signee-Impact Caymol) is a ball of fire on defense, has the ability to cover a lot of ground, and is a spark plug for the offense.
Erin Nuwer (2024 Tennessee signee-Impact Caymol) – can make the ball move, change speeds and has the ability to create a high swing and miss rate.
