2025 Super Cup 10U/12U Finals Event Recap
Written by Bradynn Belcher (‘26c)
The 2025 Super Cup 10U/12U Finals, a national event put on by The Alliance Fastpitch, the Central Fastpitch League and Prospect Wire Softball, brought together top young talent from across the country to compete in a format that emulated the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City. The five-day event featured athlete celebrations such as team media day and skills challenges, coach networking opportunities, and four days of elite-level competition. The 10u/12u Super Cup Finals was presented by EvoShield and modeled the Super Cup Series played by the 14u, 16u and 18u divisions.
Wednesday, May 28: Super Cup Kickoff Party
The event kicked off with a night of fellowship for the athletes at Andy’s Altitude in Midwest City. The players enjoyed free pizza, bowling, arcade games, and a media day photoshoot hosted by JBS Sports. A highlight of the evening was a special meet and greet with Oklahoma City Spark professional softball players Alyssa Brito and Kinzie Hansen, both decorated Division I national champions from the University of Oklahoma.
Thursday, May 29 and Friday, May 30: Pool Games/AFL Coaches Summit and Players’ Experience
Teams hit the fields for pool play on Thursday and Friday, showcasing their skills and setting the tone for the weekend. The competition was fierce, with top teams from across the country battling for bracket positioning.
Friday also consisted of the Alliance Fastpitch Live Coaches Summit and the Players’ Experience.
The Alliance Fastpitch Live Coaches Summit offered a professional development experience exclusively for Alliance Member coaches. The morning featured coffee and networking, followed by a leadership panel and breakout sessions led by top experts of youth softball. Topics include leadership development, player growth at all levels, purposeful practice design, and navigating the challenges of coaching youth athletes. Speakers included Mike Stith from the OC Batbusters, Tony Rico from the Firecrackers, Ryan Taylor from the Aces, and Kevin Shelton from the Texas Glory, who combined had over 30 former athletes competing in the WCWS. Additionally, Alliance Partners High Level Throwing, Pelotero, and The Range Pitching presented live to our youth coaches. Youth Coaches got a glimpse of the future of technology and player development from our partners Demarini, Vizual Edge, AthletesGoLive, and Synergy.
Meanwhile, the Players’ Experience offered a vibrant mix of fun, skill-building, and inspiration for athletes and their families. Participants took part in a variety of skills challenges, including the Rip-It Pro Speed Combine, High Level Throwing Challenge, and The Range Pitching Accuracy Competition. Off the field, players enjoyed a hair braiding station, a 360-photo booth, and exclusive access to the DeMarini Lotus bat launch and demos. A major highlight was the AUSL Player Panel featuring softball icons Haylie McCleney and Tori Vidales, followed by the MLB Pitch, Hit and Run competition. The day concluded with the Alliance x Oakley Future On Deck Celebration, a high-energy event filled with live music, gifts, and a live panel featuring Rylie Boone, Tori Vidales, Alynah Torres, and Lesley Feldman.
Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: Competition Ignites
With pool play complete, teams entered the bracket rounds on Saturday, where every pitch and play counted. The intensity ramped up as squads fought for a spot in Sunday’s Final Four.
Championship Sunday brought the excitement to a peak as the top four teams in each division battled it out for the Super Cup title. In the 10U division, Epic Premier 2K14 emerged as champions, showcasing a dominant performance both offensively and defensively. The team posted a strong .346 batting average, outpacing their championship opponents, Aces KC 2014, who hit just .211. Standout performances included Elliana Beckman, who earned MVP honors after going 1-for-3 at the plate, and Sutton Ross, named Offensive MVP with a 2-for-3 showing that included two runs, a double, and two RBIs. Nora Warbington was recognized as the NTangible Clutch Performer, contributing a key hit in the title game.
In the 12U division, OC Batbusters Stith/Byrd claimed the championship with a commanding performance against Texas Blaze United. The Batbusters held their opponents to a mere .105 batting average, while their own lineup exploded with a .423 team average. Taylor Goodwin led the way and was named MVP, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, a double, and a walk. Jordan Phan earned Offensive MVP honors with a 1-for-2 performance, driving in two runs and drawing a walk. Makynna Byrd was named the NTangible Clutch Performer, contributing a hit and a sacrifice in key moments. The Batbusters’ all-around excellence capped off an unforgettable weekend of championship-caliber softball.
About the Alliance Fastpitch
The Alliance Fastpitch is a national organizing body for travel softball. The Alliance Fastpitch offers annual memberships for teams, athletes, and coaches. Our national competition structure provides a clear pathway to your season starting with regional play that leads to a national event. Alliance Fastpitch competition includes league play, an in-season tournament series called the Super Cup Series, National Championships, and a player identification program called the Stars of Tomorrow Series.
