18 & Under Sellersville Belles Gold

Yes, 42 teams came to Sellersville to play in the 8th Annual Fall Classic II this past weekend. 41 Colleges were represented by a member of thier coaching staff to take a look at prospective student athletes. Teams from New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware participated in a 5 game "showcase tournament" format. Sellersville Belles Fastpitch, Inc. Thanks to all college coaches who stopped at the tournament. We hope you saw who you needed to see and maybe future considerations. We also want to thank all the teams and fans who honored the Belles with their presence. See you all in the Spring!!

Well the weather could not have been better. The fields were in great shape. The food was up to it's usual favor. The tournament t-shirt was popular. Even the umpires did a nice job. And the 8 Division III Head Softball Coaches had nothing but rave reviews for the day at Sellersville. Yes, the Inaugural Thrilla In Sellersvilla was a huge success. Eleven games were played on two fields, from 9:00 AM through the nightcap at 7:00 PM between Moravian College and Arcadia University. Most of the coaches used the day just for what fall ball is all about -- to see what their new players were capable of and what things will they need to focus on going into indoor workouts. The mix of teams made for competitive games throughout the day. Immaculata, Eastern, Chestnut Hill, and Moravian all played 2 games on the day. Centenary and Haverford played 3 games and Arcadia and Alvernia played 4 games througout the day. Due to the positive feedback from the coaches and players and fans, there will most probably be the 2nd Annual Thrilla In Sellersvilla next fall in September of 2005. Thanks go out to the teams for their participation; the umpires for what they do; the fans for their interest and attendance; and the Belles volunteers for their work throughout the day to make the "Thrilla ..." an event to remember.

Sellersville Belles Fastpitch, Inc. will host the 8th Annual Fall Classic in Sellersville and the surrounding area. October 23-24 will feature 18 & Under teams in a showcase format. All teams will play 5 games over the two days. At this writing there are 38 teams registered for this tournament that each year continues to attract quality teams and college coaches. 40 - 50 college coaches are expected to attend to see potential players. The weekend of October 30-31 will feature 12s, 14s, and 16 & Under teams that will play in a more traditional 4 game guarantee; with 3 games of pool play on Saturday and single elimination play on Sunday. The Belles are anticipating 36 teams in this tournament. This is an opportunity to see "fall ball" at it's finest. Come on out and catch some of the action.

The Sellersville Belles will host the inaugural "Thrilla in Sellersvilla," a day of Division 3 Collegiate softball in Sellersville PA. This event is being held to give D3 teams the opportunity to play multiple games against multiple opponents on their one day of allowed competition. The other driving reason for hosting this day is so that area players and their families can experience first hand Division 3 softball. The schedule has been set,and is posted on our organizational web-site at www.sellersvillebelles.com Teams will play from 2 to 4 games depending on their roster size. The following teams will participate: Alvernia College Arcadia University Eastern University Haverford College Chestnut Hill College Centenary College Immaculata College Moravian College - finished 2nd in the Nation in the NCAA Division 3 National Championship Tournament Check out our organizational web-site at www.sellersvillebelles.com for the schedule. And then come on out and catch some of the action in the "Thrilla In Sellersvilla!" Stop at our food stand and get your "filla at the Thrilla...!" (The play will be better than that last line - honest)

Andria Koehler is one of the "Charter Belles" who played on the first Sellersville Belles team and played her entire travel ball career as a Belle. Andria pitched and played an occasional inning at first base. Andria started every inning of every game as pitcher in her four year high school career at Pennridge High School in Perkasie, PA. She was team captain her junior and senior seasons and was the MVP her sophomore, junior, and senior years. Koehler had a strong career at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ for the Scarlet Knights. At Rutgers, Andria pitched in all four seasons, with her senior season being her strongest. Her first three seasons "on the banks" Andria was named the team Scholar Athlete. Her Senior season she was named co-mvp with battery-mate Nikki Childress. She graduated with a 3.86 GPA and was twice named to the Verizon Academic AllAmerican Team. Koehler graduated with a degree in Environmental Planning and Design and is working as a landscape architect in Silverthorne Colorado.