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SportsReach FastPitch based in Louisville Kentucky, is entering
into it's first season as a Sports Reach outreach ministry. We
invite you to use our site to learn more and keep up with our
season and activities. You're also invited to visit
SportsReach.org to learn more about the total sports
ministry that we are blessed to be a part of. |
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Contact: Kevin
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502.376.6509 |
kj.sportsreach@yahoo.com |
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HOMEPAGE & NEWS
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ROSTER
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SCHEDULE & RESULTS
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HISTORY
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JOHNSON
FEELS CALL TO BEGIN SPORTS REACH FASTPITCH
The following is from a special excerpt from an article
published in the Spring 2009 edition of the Sports Reach
publication...
 Kevin
Johnson thought he had started his Sports Reach career as a
softball players in the early '90s. He played in tournaments for
give summers before taking time to start coaching his daughters'
softball teams.
But the real beginning to his Sports Reach career is just
starting. Johnson, a proven fastpitch coach and instructor has
started a girls 18 and under Sports Reach fastpitch team.
But with that beginning came an ending...
Johnson had started the Stunners fastpitch team and training
program several years ago. He leaves it at at time when it's the largest program in the state. " People kept
telling, 'you're crazy!." Johnson said. "But I feel this is what
God is leading me to do."
It won't hurt that his entire 18 and under team will be joining
him. "I told the girls what I was going to do and they couldn't'
wait to join me. Every one of the them."
Johnson has fielded a completive schedule that will run through
the summer. "We're going to have a chapel service in every
ballpark we play in," Johnson said. " And we've already
purchased New Testament Bibles to hand out. We're not taking
this lightly. We're here to show what a witness can be while
playing sports."
The schedule also includes a mission trip to Knoxville,
Tennessee between July 8-12.
As a way of funding the trip, the team will host the ASA
Northern Qualifier in Louisville, KY. ASA has graciously chosen
to donate all profits form the tournament to help fund the trip.
As a community event, Johnson's home church, South Jefferson
Christian in Louisville, KY, will host a free camp ran by the
team on July 19th.
"We feel that it will be a good experience for the girls to work
with other youth and raise money for a good cause," Johnson
said.
Our team is looking forward to our inaugural season and will be
focused on trying to make a difference in people's lives! |
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2009 THE
FIRST SUMMER SEASON... |
 The following is an article
published in an edition of the Sports Reach
publication...
Finish with a win...
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have
kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of
righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award
to me on that day--and not only to me, but also to all who have
longed for his appearing.
(2 Timothy 4:7-8)
While the scorebook doesn't show that the 18U Sports Reach Girls
Fastpitch softball team finished with a win to close out their
summer travel ball season, you can be assured that it was a
successful season of victories on and off the field.
The team coached by Kevin Johnson and based out of Louisville
Kentucky, completed their inaugural season as champions of 2
tournaments and with runner-up finishes in 3 tournaments,
including the ASA 18U Hall Of Fame Classic in Oklahoma City, as
well as a hard-fought 5th place finish in the NSA A World
Series in East Peoria Illinois.
In between tournaments and prior to their trip to the NSA World
Series, the team went on a mission trip that involved activities
in Knoxville and Nashville Tennessee as well as conducting a
mini-camp at the South Jefferson Christian Church in Louisville.
The girls along with Coach Johnson, and parent, Nathan Cornette,
involved themselves in activities with children at various local
outreach facilities and also worked with a large food bank
operation.
Showing the same teamwork at the food bank as they showed on the
field, the girls processed boxes of food to be delivered to
several thousand families. The food bank supervisor was
overwhelmed and impressed with the effort that the girls gave
towards their mission.
Also highlighting the mission trip was the red carpet
treatment they received from University of Tennessee's co-head
coach Ralph Weekly.
Coach Weekly, who along with his wife Karen, run one of
America's premier college programs and are blessed with a new
state-of-the-art facility that the girls were given a full tour
of before taking the field for an exhibition game with the
Chattanooga Fury.
The mini-camp found the girls once again interacting with
children, this time on the field and afterwards with a lunch of
hamburgers and hotdogs. It was another great day and opportunity
to spread the word and mission through softball.
During their travels, there was no shortage of people wanting to
know "what the team was about" and they would soon learn that
it's more a matter of "who" it's about.
The simple showing of the Sports Reach logo on the scoreboard
during the four games the team played on the Hall Of Fame
Stadium field in Oklahoma City created an awareness and
atmosphere like no other. And when the teams gathered to pray,
just as they did after all games, the silent spirit throughout
the stadium was a special moment.
Hearts were touched during the season and the work begun now
will continue to provide victories for years to come.
2009 Team Members:
Kayla Bobby, Kaylie Boehm, Jordan Cornette, Bailey Dilender,
Stephanie Hargrove, Brooke Leanhart, Shelby Janes, Kylee
Johnson, Heather Oldham, Heather Oakley, Kristen Perry, Kacie
Vincent, Larkyn Wood |
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2009
Summer Mission Trip...
During the week of July
5th, the SportsReach team traveled to
Knoxville Tennessee to help with various local
children's facilities and youth groups.
While in
Knoxville, they were able to play a nightcap game
against the Chattanooga Fury Gold at an
exposure event at UT's Lee Stadium, where they were
also treated to a tour of their amazing facilities
and a time of fellowship with UT's co- head coach
Ralph Weekly.
They then traveled to Nashville to continue their
mission trip by visiting a local Children's Hospital
and volunteering their services to help a food bank
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The week rounded out with the team
finishing as runner-up in
the Tennessee USSSA State Tourney held in Gallatin
Tennessee. Congratulations to the West Tennessee
Stars and their championship finish.
[click
here for larger team pic]
We appreciate the friendships that were made and the
opportunity to help where needed during our 2009
Mission Trip! |
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SPORTS REACH
FASTPITCH
2009 Runner-Up
ASA 18U Hall Of Fame Tournament
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Back Row L/R: Coach
Lori Janes, Coach T.C. Johnson, Heather Oldham, Kylee Johnson,
Larkyn Wood, Brooke Leanhart, Bailey Dilender, Kayla Bobby,
Jordan Cornette, Kristen Perry, Coach Kevin Johnson
Front Row L/R: Kaylie Boehm, Stephanie Hargrove, Kacie Vincent,
Shelby Janes, Heather Oakley |
June 26-28; 2009- Sports Reach Fastpitch competed in
ASA's Hall Of Fame Tournament June 25th-28th and finished as the
runner-up to the champion Oklahoma Dynamite Badside and finished
with an overall record of 6 wins and 2 losses, including a 3-1
record on the Stadium field. Both losses (1-2 and 1-3) were at
the hands of the talented Dynamite team. The two teams prevailed
in a field of 19 teams from 11 states including Arizona,
Georgia, Kentucky, South Dakota, Virginia and Washington.
Click
here for ASA coverage.
The Sports Reach mission was able to reach out to the players
and fans throughout the tournament in many ways. The Sports
Reach logo was displayed during each at-bat during the 4 games
in the Stadium Complex and the teams joined in prayer following
each game. Many questions were fielded as others asked more
about our outreach mission. Our hope is that we made a
difference in some way in someone's life. Praise the Lord. |
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SPORTS REACH
FASTPITCH
2009 Champions
NSA 18U Kentucky State Tournament
Back Row L/R: Coach
Kevin Johnson, Shelby Janes, Heather Oakley, Kayla Bobby, Bailey
Dillender, Brooke Leanhart, Jordan Cornette, Kylie Johnson,
Coach Lori Janes (Not Pictured: Larkyn Wood, Kristen Perry)
Front Row L/R: Stephanie Hargrove, Kacie Vincent,
Kaylie Boehm, Heather Oldham, Asst. Jenna Johnson |
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July 3-4; 2009- Sports Reach Fastpitch
finished the July 4th weekend with an overall record of 4 wins
and with 1 loss. The lone loss forced the team to fight back
from the losers bracket to capture the NSA State crown. The win
solidified their position in the upcoming NSA World Series in
East Peoria Illinois. Praise the Lord. |
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Reach finished up a successful 18U summer season with a 5th
place finish in the NSA "A" World Series in East Peoria
Illinois.
The season ended with two tough 1-run losses in bracket play
including falling 2-1 to the eventual champs, Indy Diamond Chix
after taking a 1-0 lead into the final inning as well as a tough
extra-inning loss to the Central Illinois Rebels.
Thanks to all for the support during our inaugural season and we
pray for the continued success on and off the field for those
girls that are entering their freshman year at college. |
2009 "Slide Into
Summer" (Lexington, KY; June 13th-14th)
Champions (NSA World
Qualified)
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Sports Reach |
12 |
Kentucky
Hits and Sticks |
2 |
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Sports Reach |
7 |
Bluegrass Elite |
6 |
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Sports Reach |
5 |
Man O
War Bulldogs |
1 |
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Sports Reach |
6 |
Kentucky
Hits and Sticks |
1 |
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Sports Reach |
5 |
Man O
War Bulldogs |
2 |
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2009 "ASA
Northern Regional Qualifier" (Louisville, KY; June 19,20,21)
Runner-Up (ASA Northern
Regional Qualified)
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Sports Reach |
4 |
Team
Indiana |
0 |
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Sports Reach |
6 |
Fern
creek Elite |
0 |
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Sports Reach |
5 |
Mizuno
Stunners |
1 |
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Sports Reach |
1 |
Team
Indiana |
4 |
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Sports Reach |
3 |
Stunners
Black |
4 |
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2009 "ASA Hall Of
Fame Classic" (Oklahoma City, OK; June 25th - 28th)
Runner-Up (ASA Nationals
Qualified)
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Sports Reach |
4 |
Kansas
City Freeze |
1 |
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Sports Reach |
1 |
Oklahoma
Dynamite Badside |
2 |
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Sports Reach |
1 |
Tucson
Scramblers |
0 |
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Sports Reach |
11 |
Collins
Hill Georgia Eagles |
0 |
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Sports Reach |
4 |
Oklahoma
Energizers |
2 |
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Sports Reach |
10 |
Richmond Virginia. Ruckus |
0 |
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Sports Reach |
4 |
New Mexico Sundancers |
1 |
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Sports Reach |
1 |
Oklahoma
Dynamite Badside |
3 |
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2009 "NSA KY
State" (Lexington, KY; July 3rd - 5th)
Champions (NSA World
Qualified)
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Sports Reach |
7 |
Kentucky
Sidewinders |
2 |
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Sports Reach |
7 |
Man O
War Bulldogs |
8 |
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Sports Reach |
5 |
Mizuno
Stunners |
0 |
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Sports Reach |
3 |
Man O
War Bulldogs |
1 |
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Sports Reach |
3 |
Man O
War Bulldogs |
2 |
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"SportsReach Mission
Trip" (Knoxville/Nashville, TN; July 5th - 12th)
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(exhibition) Sports Reach |
2 |
Knoxville
Thunder Gold |
3 |
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(UT exposure event) Sports Reach |
4 |
Chattanooga Fury Gold |
3 |
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Tennessee State 18U USSSA Tournament:
(Rain-shortened Runner-Up Finish) |
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2009 "NSA 18U
A World Series" (East Peoria, IL; July 21st - 25th)
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Sports Reach |
7 |
East
Peoria Express |
0 |
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Sports Reach |
5 |
Indiana Expressions |
2 |
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Sports Reach |
3 |
Ohio Freeze |
1 |
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Sports Reach |
2 |
Louisville Mizuno Stunners |
0 |
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Sports Reach |
1 |
Indy Diamond Chix |
2 |
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Sports Reach |
5 |
Central Illinois Rebels |
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T5th place overall
finish. |
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Sports Reach organization led by Robbie Spears hosted it's
Fourth Annual Dinner/Auction on Thursday, August 13, 2009 at
Christ Church United Methodist Church in Louisville Kentucky.
The event is held every year and is a great time of fellowship
with several personalities form the sports world that contribute
their time to help the organization's ministry and to help make
the event the success that it is each year.
Coach Johnson and the team was recognized at the event for their
success on and off the field during their 2009 season while also
getting to meet several of the those in attendance, including UK
greats Kyle Macy and Jack Givens.
We appreciate everyone's support! |
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2010 Fall Season... |
 Finishing
with a record of 4 wins, 1 tie and 1 loss at the Tennessee
Exposure Event in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Sports Reach
completed their successful fall exposure campaign with 14
victories on the field. Congratulations!
We also congratulate the 3 teammates from the 2010 class on
their collegiate decisions and signings. Taber Lewis and Erin
Sireno both chose to continue their education and softball
career at Bellarmine University, while Heather Oakley decided to
continue hers at Campbellsville University. |
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October 24-25th
USFA Fall KY State Champs!
Glasgow, KY.
With a solid performance, Sports Reach finished undefeated with
5 hard-fought wins in the national qualifier event. |
October 4th
The Fall season record for Sports Reach Fastpitch
stands at 5 wins and 2 losses after two October 4th games at
Campbellsville University. The team fell one run short against
Campbellsville after a 6th inning two-out comeback and followed
that effort to close out the day with a win over a talented
Kentucky Monarchs travel team.
September 27
Sports Reach faced Indiana University Southeast and Team Akadema
(Indianapolis, IN) during the IUS Invitational. Sports Reach
rebounded from a 9-3 loss to Team Akadema by coming out on
victorious against IUS by a score of 3-2.
Leading
up to the two games at IUS, the team was welcomed into the
garage facilities of one of the top drivers on the
ARCA
circuit, Frank Kimmel and his Ansell-Menards Kimmel
Racing team.
We appreciate Mr. Kimmel for making himself available to us and
sharing his time answering questions, signing autographs and
inspiring the girls with his commitment and compassion for his
own sport...
9-time ARCA champion
74-wins
272 top-10's
9,958 laps led
41 pole awards
See More At:
FrankKimmel.com
In prior games during the September 11-12 weekend, the newly
formed
2009 fall roster participated in the 3-game round robin
exhibition event against NAIA schools at Asbury College in
Wilmore, Kentucky to kick off the fall season.
The Sports Reach team continues to appreciate the opportunity to
fellowship and to play against college teams this fall,
including Asbury College, St. Catherine University, University
of the Cumberlands and Indiana University Southeast,
Campbellsville University, as well as the top travel teams from
our area. |
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June 21, 2010
First, we appreciate everyone that contributed their
time and facilities to help everyone enjoy a
successful tournament and we also appreciate all the
teams and their own dedication, hard play and
competitive spirit throughout the tournament and
hope each continues to have a safe and successful
summer.
We especially congratulate the runner-up Stunners
"Black" team that consisted of girls and coaches
from Hardin, Meade and other surrounding counties in
Kentucky. They fought back up through the lower
bracket with huge come-from-behind victories over
the 18U Stunners "Red" and the third-place
finishers, 18U Bluegrass Blaze, along with forcing a
deciding championship game with a 2-1 victory over
Sports Reach.
Sports Reach Fastpitch won the deciding game to
clinch the championship and secure a spot in the 18U
ASA Northern Nationals to be held in Novi Michigan
later this summer. However, due to Sports Reach's
prior commitment to the USFA Nationals in Panama
City, the runner-up Stunners accepted the berth and
will attend the event in Novi.
Again, congratulations to all the teams and a huge
thank you to everyone's contribution. |
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2010 MISSION TRIP |
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June 27, 2010
The team completed their second annual mission trip
with activities in Knoxville and Nashville Tennessee
and surrounding areas.
The team shared a time of fellowship with several
local travel teams including the Knoxville Thunder,
who they played in an exhibition at Bearden High
School in Knoxville as well as competing in the
Tennessee USFA State Tournament in Gallatin to close
out the trip.
While in Knoxville, the team was graciously hosted
on Wednesday by Pastor Rob Hammond and the youth
ministry department of Grace Baptist Church. The
girls played volleyball, basketball and was treated
to an after-activity meal from McAllister's.
During the trip the team was able to reach out to
other youth with fellowship, encouragement and God's
Word at the "My Village" United Way Center in
Knoxville and the Youth Encouragement Services
Center in Nashville.
The team would again like to thank all those that
prayed for the team and trip and helped to make it
possible for the team to be able to touch so many
lives and for many decisions to be made by new and
old friends alike for the second straight year. |
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Lord, I
would serve You day by day,
Doing Your will, let come what may;
Keep my heart faithful, strong, and true,
Always to trust and honor You. —Hess |
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Finish with a Win!
2nd Timothy 4:7-8
2010 USFA 18U A WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS
Panama City, Florida |
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(Championship Final) |
Oklahoma
Rage |
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Sports Reach |
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(Championship Bracket) |
Oklahoma
Rage |
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Sports Reach |
5 |
(Winner's Bracket Final) |
Oklahoma
Rage |
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Ardmore
Alabama Fear Factor |
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Mobile
Alabama Velocity |
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St.
Louis Nemesis |
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Play) |
Texas Cyclones |
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Sports Reach |
5 |
(Pool
Play) |
Loveland Colorado Rage |
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Sports Reach |
6 |
(Pool
Play) |
Nashville TN Crusaders |
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Sports Reach Fastpitch
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PO Box 72791
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