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MONAHAN 14U will be Moving up to 16u in 2019

We will be looking to add a couple of hard working players to our roster. Please see more information on our Tryout page.

Dynamite are the 2018 Berkley Blast Softball Tournament Champions!

Taylore Jones threw a no-hitter in game 1! Michigan Dynamite 14U tallied four runs in the fourth inning. The offensive firepower by Michigan Dynamite 14U was led by Mackenzie Lane and Mia Nightingale, all driving in runs in the frame. Jones was in the circle for Michigan Dynamite 14U. She allowed zero hits and one run over five innings, striking out three. In game 2, Lane, Lily Lawson, Madison Heyer, Grace Majerle, and Inch all had one hit to lead Michigan Dynamite 14U. Julia “Chewy” Cavazos led Michigan Dynamite 14U with two stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with five stolen bases. In Game 3, Both teams were strong in the pitcher's circle Saturday, but Michigan Dynamite 14U defeated Inter-Lakes Pride 3-1. Taylore Jones allowed just three hits to Inter-Lakes Pride. In Game 4, Michigan Dynamite 14U tallied one home run on the day. Mia Nightingale had a dinger in the fourth inning. In the Championship game, Mia Nightingale was an RBI machine on Sunday, driving in four on three hits to lead Michigan Dynamite 14U on Sunday. Nightingale drove in runs on a double in the fourth and a triple in the fifth. Nightingale, Heyer, Inch, CJ Klosterman, Jones and Mackenzie Lane all had big hits. Lily Lawson and Julia Cavasos had big RBIs. Grace Majerle and Emillee Monahan were solid defensively. The girls also started a new team tradition: Christmas in July!

Dynamite plays in the JEANNINE M DUFAULT SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT in BRIGHTON, MI

Game 1 was a tough loss for the Dynamite, Taylore Jones led things off in the pitcher's circle for Michigan Dynamite 14U. She went three innings, allowing eight runs on nine hits and striking out three. Madison Heyer threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen. In game 2, Mia Nightingale went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Michigan Dynamite 14U in hits. The team bounced back for a nice victory in game 3, Michigan Dynamite 14U got on the board in the first inning. Mackenzie Lane singled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run. Michigan Dynamite 14U pulled away for good with five runs in the second inning. In the second Julia “Chewy” Cavazos doubled on a 1-0 count, scoring two runs, Emillee Monahan singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run, and Mia Nightingale grounded out, scoring one run. Mrs. Jeannine DuFault is pictured below in the green shirt.

Dynamite posts 3-0 Record at Otisville, in a rain shortened tournament

The 2018 Dynamite team wasn't able to continue after posting a 3-0 record in pool play at the Otisville Tournament, due to the weather. Game 1 saw Taylore Jones get the start for Michigan Dynamite 14U. She surrendered one run on two hits over five innings, striking out five and walking zero. Emillee Monahan and Julia “Chewy” Cavazos each managed one hit to lead Michigan Dynamite 14U. In Game 2 the Michigan Dynamite 14U scored three runs in the third inning. The offensive onslaught by Michigan Dynamite 14U was led by Majerle and Madison Heyer, all driving in runs in the inning. In game 3, Michigan Dynamite 14U tallied four runs in the fourth inning. Kaylee Inch, Emillee Monahan, Majerle, and Madison Heyer all drove in runs in the frame. Heyer was in the circle for Michigan Dynamite 14U. She went three and a third innings, allowing seven runs on five hits and striking out four.

Dynamite are Runners-Up at the Rosa M Oliver Fastpitch Tournament in Fowlerville.

It was a great tournament which included a shutout performance by Taylore Jones in game 1. Michigan Dynamite 14U scored eight runs in the fourth inning. Mia Nightingale, Lilly Lawson, Julia Cavosos, Majerle, and Kaylee Inch powered the big inning with RBIs. Jones and Madison Heyer combined to pitch a no-hit shutout in game 2. Michigan Dynamite 14U tallied seven runs in the third inning. Mackenzie Lane, Heyer, Lilly Lawson, Julia Cavosos, Emillee Monahan, and Grace Majerle each had RBIs in the big inning. Game three had a 12-run third inning led Michigan Dynamite 14U to a 16-1 final. Michigan Dynamite 14U's offense in the inning came from walks by Julia Cavosos and Emillee Monahan, an error on a ball put in play by Grace Majerle and Taylore Jones, a triple by Madison Heyer, a single by Kaylee Inch, by Lilly Lawson, and a double by Mackenzie Lane. In game 4, Michigan Dynamite 14U racked up 16 hits on the day. Monahan, Mackenzie Lane, Madison Heyer, and Mia Nightingale each collected multiple hits for Michigan Dynamite 14U. Monahan led Michigan Dynamite 14U with four hits in four at bats.

Michigan Dynamite 14U Monahan post a 11-1 record in 2018 Summer Downriver Double Header League Play

It was a fun filled season playing on Wednesday evening double-headers against some of the other local Travel organizations. It was a great way to play, practice and improve between tournaments.

Christmas card signing party for US Military

The team once held it's annual Christmas party. This party not only serves as a team building and bonding experience, but allows the team to sign and personalize hundreds of Christmas cards to our military stationed overseas.

FEED THE HOMELESS NOVEMBER 11, 2017

The team once again traveled to Cass Park in Downtown Detroit to feed the homeless. Each year Patrick and his team solicit and donate food, blankets, coats and personal hygiene items for the homeless. They spend the day cooking, handing out items and talking with the people in need. Some of the team's family members make blankets and afghans throughout the year, in order to donate at these events. This year we had all of our team participate, along with former team members and family members. This event is growing each year!

INDOOR PRactices

14U Monahan will begin indoor practices on January 7, 2018 at our new indoor practice facilty. We are excited to be able to practice indoors with field turf infield and batting cages. Indoor practices will run through Mid-April 2018!

Dynamite 14U TAKE 2nd place in frankenmuth

July 23, 2017

Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball Beats Fraser Fury Behind Taylore Jones's No-Hitter
Taylore Jones didn't allow a single hit as Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball defeated Fraser Fury 9-0 on Friday. To get the final out Jones induced a fly out from #1.
Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball secured the victory thanks to seven runs in the second inning.Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball scored on an error, a single by Grace Majerle, another error, a double by Kaylee Inch, and a single by Tori Tappan.
Tappan, Mia Nightingale, and Inch each drove in two runs to lead Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball .

Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball Jumps Out To Early Lead In Victory Over Mt. Pleasant
Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball defeated Mt. Pleasant 13-3 thanks to a strong start. Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball scored on a double by Tori Tappan, a single by Mackenzie Lane, and a triple by Danielle Tomalka in the first inning.
Mt. Pleasant scored three runs in the first inning, but Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball still managed to pull out the victory. The big inning for Mt. Pleasant came thanks to a single by #12, a single by #11, and a fielder's choice by #9.
Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball captured the lead in the first inning. Tori Tappan drove in one when she doubled in the first inning.
Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball scored seven runs in the second inning. Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball 's big inning was driven by a single by Mackenzie Lane, a double by Madison Heyer, a single by Mia Nightingale, and a single by Taylore Jones.
Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball collected 12 hits. Lane, Nightingale, Danielle Tomalka, and Heyer each collected multiple hits for Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball . Tomalka and Lane each drove in three runs to lead Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball .

Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball Wins Back-And-Forth Affair Against Lady Explorers- Manoeau
Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball defeated Lady Explorers- Manoeau 11-5 in a back-and-forth affair on Saturday. Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball was down 4-3 in the bottom of the third inning when.
Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball earned the victory despite allowing Lady Explorers- Manoeau to score three runs in the third inning. Lady Explorers- Manoeau's big inning was driven by a single by #20, a single by #23, and a groundout.
Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball took an early lead in the first inning. Emillee Monahan grounded out, scoring one run.
After Lady Explorers- Manoeau scored one run in the top of the second, Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball answered with one of their own. Lady Explorers- Manoeau scored when there was an error, scoring one run.
Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball took the lead for good with six runs in the third inning. In the third Kaylee Inch singled off of #23, driving in one run, there was an error, scoring one run, and Emily Jankowski singled off of #23, driving in two runs.
Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball had nine hits in the game. Grace Majerle and Madison Heyer each collected multiple hits for Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball . Tori Tappan, Mackenzie Lane, and Jankowski each drove in two runs to lead Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball .
Lady Explorers- Manoeau collected eight hits. #12 and #9 each collected multiple hits for Lady Explorers- Manoeau.

Late Score Costs Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball Against Oakland Cobras in Championship Game
Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball stayed in it until the end, but Oakland Cobras pulled away late in an 8-3 victory on Sunday. The game was tied at three with Oakland Cobras batting in the top of the fifth when #3 singled off of Taylore Jones, driving in one run.
Oakland Cobras captured the lead in the first inning. #14 grounded out, scoring one run.
Tori Tappan, Danielle Tomalka, Madison Heyer, Taylore Jones, Mia Nightingale, Emillee Monahan, Kaylee Inch, and Grace Majerle each managed one hit to lead Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball .
Oakland Cobras collected eight hits. #99 and #3 each collected multiple hits for Oakland Cobras. #99 went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead Oakland Cobras in hits.

Tom Keller, the director of the Frankenmuth softball tournaments had some nice words to say about the entire Dynamite organization after the tournment was complete. He said that the Dynamite "was an outstanding organization from top to bottom", and honored their "attitude, sportmanship and ability" and said the "players and coaches were a class act!"

Thank you Tom, we cannot wait to return next season!

Dynamite 14U Heads to frankenmuth for their season finale

The Dynamite 14U will play in their last tournament of the season on July 21-23 at the Frankenmuth Invitational Softball Tournament. They will play the Fraser Fury at 3pm, then the Mt. Pleasant Drillers at 6pm. Saturday the Dynamite 14U will take on the Midland Lady Explorers at 9:30am and the Oakland Cobras at 5pm. Playoff games are TBD for Sunday.

Dynamite 14U takes 3rd in FAAST July Bash Ann Arbor July 8-9, 2017

Jones Throws Shutout As Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball Defeats Irish Green
Taylore Jones didn't allow a single run as Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball defeated Irish Green 4-0 on Sunday. Jones allowed just two hits and induced a groundout from #12 to end the game.
A single by #10 in the fifth inning was a positive for Irish Green.
Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball collected six hits. Mackenzie Lane and Tori Tappan each collected multiple hits for Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball . Tappan and Lane each managed two hits to lead Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball .

Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball Beats Oakland Cobras By 11 Runs
Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball blew out Oakland Cobras 15-4 on Saturday.
Oakland Cobras captured the lead in the first inning. Oakland Cobras scored one run when #5singled with one out in the first inning.
Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball took the lead for good with seven runs in the second inning. In the second Mia Nightingale singled off of #5, driving in one run, Taylore Jones singled off of #5, driving in one run, Danielle Tomalka grounded out, scoring one run, Tori Tappan tripled off of #5, driving in three runs, and there was an error, scoring one run.
Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball collected ten hits. Grace Majerle and Jones each collected multiple hits for Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball . Jones and Majerle each managed two hits to lead Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball .
Oakland Cobras had seven hits in the game. #14, #5, and #10 each collected multiple hits for Oakland Cobras.

NWO Lady Irish Captures Lead Early To Defeat Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball
Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball fell behind early and couldn't come back in an 11-8 loss to NWO Lady Irish on Saturday. NWO Lady Irish scored on a stolen base , a single by #4, a single by #88, and a double by #12 in the first inning.
Despite the loss, Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball did collect five hits in the high-scoring affair. Unfortunately, NWO Lady Irish had 13 hits on the way to victory.
NWO Lady Irish captured the lead in the first inning.
Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball scored five runs in the fifth inning. The big inning was thanks to a stolen base , an error, a double by Madison Heyer, and a single by Mia Nightingale.
Nightingale went 1-for-2 at the plate as she led the team with three runs batted in.
#20, #12, #15, #5, and #4 each collected multiple hits for NWO Lady Irish.

June 4, 2017

Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball Jumps Out To Early Lead In Victory Over Wyandotte Elite
Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball defeated Wyandotte Elite 7-3 thanks to a strong start.Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball scored on a walk by Madison Heyer and a single by Emily Jankowski in the first inning.
Wyandotte Elite scored three runs in the third inning, but Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball still managed to pull out the victory. The big inning for Wyandotte Elite came thanks to a error and a groundout by #7.
Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball captured the lead in the first inning. Madison Heyer drove in a run when she walked with the bases loaded.
Wyandotte Elite scored three runs in the third inning. Wyandotte Elite's big inning was driven by a error and a groundout by #7.
Taylore Jones earned the win for Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball . She went four innings, surrendering three runs, three hits, and striking out one. # #12 Relived 1 In Top Of 4 took the loss for Wyandotte Elite. She threw four innings, surrendering six runs, seven hits, and striking out four.
Grace Majerle, Kaylee Inch, Morgan Faryniarz, Mackenzie Lane, Emily Jankowski, Heyer, and Emillee Monahan each collected one hit to lead Dynamite 14U Fastpitch Softball .

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