Thank you for registering for the 2021 FCA Jason Armstrong Memorial Classic, Mail $200 entry fee to P.O. Alex Wilcox unites, inspires SEC softball. The Southern Illinois University softball team heads to Starkville, Miss. Alex is the player in the Top 100 we are rooting for the most if only because shes had the most adversity of anyone in the 2017 class. Ashland's Spring Classic (USA National Qualifier) Tournament Details This is a 10U-18U Travel Fastpitch Softball Tournament held in Ashland, Ohio at Brookside West and Brookside Main Parks Trophies and medals will be awarded to the 1st and 2nd Place Teams Tournament Format is 3 Pool Play Games seeded into Single Elimination Bracket. View all Sponsors. Its a great opportunity for us to realize all the gifts that weve been given as players and coaches to play the game we love, Brew Tech coach Chris Steiner said. Its a great opportunity for us to realize all the gifts that weve been given as players and coaches to play the game we love, Brew Tech coach Chris Steiner said. The Bulldogscontinue to wear teal uniforms during midweek games to supporttheir #NoOneFightsAlone campaign. 16U & 18U. 24. This will be a special night of ministry celebration to give God glory for what He has done through FCA over the past 40 YEARS! FCA ALEX WILCOX MEMORIAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT. Forever 8#HailState | #NoOneFightsAlone pic.twitter.com/R43vuiH5Oq, Mississippi State Softball (@HailStateSB) September 16, 2018, "When it felt like we couldn't move on or that maybe she's gone, but we get these tattoos. The Southeastern Conference Tournament will take place May 10-14 in Gainesville, Florida. She has shined at PGF Nationals both at the 16U and 14U levels and had over 30 D1 offers before committing to MSU. 16U & 18U. We will get back to you as soon as possible. ), Helps underwrite the operating cost of the tournament allowing more students to attend FCA camp. The 13 SEC schools will join together to wear teal or teal accents on Saturday as the entire league recognizes her impact on the softball community nationwide and in the fight against ovarian cancer. Gamecocks dish out 12 Ks, win pitcher's duel vs. Eagles. Tennessee will open SEC Tournament play Thursday at noon EDT (SEC Network). A year after the athletes death, Legacy Event Management out of Forest Park, Georgiawhich produces prestigious Summer and Fall recruiting events such as the Atlanta Legacy Showcase and the Veterans Tribute Showcasestarted the Alex Wilcox Classic, which really took off in its first two years and returns this year after a hiatus in 2021 because of field conflicts. One coach told us she should be back to Top 5 five by next summer. The Alabama senior has a great, positive attitude which should help her return all the way back to her dominating form and everyone in softball is rooting for her. First pitch is set for 1 p.m. CT on SEC Network+. 23. NH. https://t.co/O2YC9JCn5H#HailState | #NoOneFightsAlone pic.twitter.com/YWQhE5skNt, Mississippi State Softball (@HailStateSB) March 23, 2021, Thank you @SEC and the rest of the @NCAAsoftball community for uniting around #AllForAlex and honoring her legacy!#NoOneFightsAlone pic.twitter.com/DjZD3eQOQB, Mississippi State Softball (@HailStateSB) March 21, 2021, Originally posted June 6, 2020 on Extra Inning Softball. Just another fun night of SEC football on Saturday, September 15, 2018? Finally, kudos to MSU for starting in February the No One Fights Alone campaign to bring awareness to ovarian cancer. Wilcox was a member of Mississippi State's 2018 team and inspired the nation's softball communityin her fight against ovarian cancer. Long beating Gardendale in the championship game, while the second was canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and the third was rained out in 2021. Thursday, June 22 - Saturday, June 24, 2023. Heather Maxwell added two singles. Mississippi State's Alex Wilcox has passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Still, as all those who knew her would attest, what a life she lived and what a legacy shes left behindeven coming up to four years since she passed away in June of 2018. 4 Game Guarantee, Single Elimination. " Alex Wilcox will always be remembered by her smile," MSU softball head coach Vann Stuedeman said. (Contact John Gibbons for the advertising of this sponsorship. 5y. We are here for you if you need anything. SEC teams wear teal to honor the legacy of Mississippi State's Alex Wilcox, who passed away from ovarian cancer in 2018. pic.twitter.com/JQ6BmC2xCB, SEC Network (@SECNetwork) March 20, 2021, A teal tiger head to pay tribute to Alex Wilcox. We all eagerly waited for her to return to full health and, after joining the Mississippi State softball program, Alex never gave up and we just knew she would beat this, because how could someone so full of life ever lose hers? Legacy Event Management. Download a variety of reading plans, in multiple languages, to get you plunged into Gods Word. This is where it became personal for me and involves a regret I will always have, one Ive never spoken about publicly before. Your fight and pure love for the game and your teammates will always be inspiring to the softball community. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Gamecock Softball (@GamecockSoftbll) October 7, 2018. Long, Sumiton Christian, Gardendale, Saraland and Alexandria, just to mention five teams that wont be making a return to Montgomery in 2021. Tennessee softball. Alabama Christian vs. Central-PC, 3:30 p.m. Andalusia vs. Tuscaloosa County, 3:30 p.m. Prattville vs. Charles Henderson, 10:30 a.m. Gold bracket quarterfinals, noon, 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m. Silver bracket quarterfinals, noon, 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m. Alabama Christian Academy, Brewbaker Tech, Trinity Presbyterian, Catholic HS, G.W. Please subscribe to keep reading. After playing in tournaments in Greenville, Wetumpka and Gulf Shores, Veach just likes the idea of playing a tournament in Montgomery. In fact, when I saw her playing for the Birmingham Thunderbolts organization, I ranked her as the top two-way (pitching/hitting) player in her class. The SEC Tournament championship game will take place Saturday at 5 p.m. EDT. Twitter. Box 230685 Montgomery, AL 36109 (Includes your teams 3 games and banquet). The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Originally published September 17, 2018 on Extra Inning Softball. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. For the second straight year, all 13 SEC softball teams will unite for "All for Alex" weekendto honorthe legacy of Mississippi State's Alex Wilcox. Wilcoxs constant positivity and determination throughout her battle drew support and praise from legends in the softball community like Olympians Michele Smith and Jessica Mendoza. 2023 Perfect Game Softball March Madness. Opportunity to get challenged and equipped to impact your team / campus this fall! #AllForAlex | #NoOneFightsAlone pic.twitter.com/WRSOie2UKj, Mississippi State Soccer (@HailStateSOC) March 20, 2021, Today and every day, we are #AllForAlex #NoOneFightsAlone https://t.co/D5hTFF8JTS, Tennessee Softball (@Vol_Softball) March 20, 2021. hydro one scheduled power outage. In 2014, she was ranked #5 in her class as a fantastic prospect because of her power-hitting abilities and also her pitching prowess. She passed away in June, 2018 and FCA director John Gibbons planned a tournament at Lagoon Park the following spring as a complement to the annual FCA Jason Armstrong Memorial Baseball Tournament and as a way of both honoring Wilcoxs legacy as well as fighting ovarian cancer. In the first 2017 Top 100 (released in December 2014), she was #5 because she was the top two-way player in the nation with great power in her batincluding 28 home runs in the proceeding summer and fall for the Boltsand shined as an ace pitcher. Your continued support plays a vital role in the River Region & Central Alabama FCA ministry. [2] On 1 January 2019, it was merged into the new commune Chteau-Gontier-sur . PG Tournament Statement. Tennessee softball coach Karen Weekly remembers Wilcox and the impact she had across the league. Perfect Game is dedicated to setting a standard for our tournaments Nationwide. " Alex Wilcox will always be remembered by her smile," MSU softball head coach Vann Stuedeman said. High 83F. Its nice to be able to sleep in your own bed and have your family and friends there.. Carver HS. Oops, there was an error sending your message. Brian Ogden, Associate Director/Communications. Vanns a part of it, the FCA is a part of it. Alex always had a smile on her face and a positive attitude. We will continue to lift your need up in prayer. Last 10 tournaments listed on Softball Tournaments.com ( 85857 total) Search Tournaments by State: Southside Smoke 9u and 10u Exploding Bats July 1st - 2nd 2023: more info>>> Oak Lawn Pavillion in Oak Lawn, IL: Fastpitch Class: B/C : Southside Smoke Sprint Into Action 10u and 14u May 20th - 21st 2023 . And just as Trinity participates in the annual baseball tournament honoring one of its former student-athletes, so, too, does Brantley in the annual softball tournament honoring Wilcox. 1 day ago. But she wasnt just a nice young teenager when I got to interview her and follow her on the field: she was an amazingly talented softball player with great skills. That makes it a little more special than some of the other tournaments.. All 13 SEC softball teams were awarded the leagues Sportsmanship Award in 2018 for their united support of Wilcox throughout her final year of competition.. Weve always tried to honor her memory whether we played at Mississippi State (when Steiner was coaching at Alabama State) or now being a part of this. @SEC teams will wear teal as they go #AllForAlex today.#NCAASoftball #NoOneFightsAlone x @LSUsoftball pic.twitter.com/VrVjfEJEeb, NCAA Softball (@NCAASoftball) March 20, 2021, It Just Means More. Pike Road will be making its first appearance in the tournament as well. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Cloudy. With the support of the family, we are launching this annual tournament and are partnering with the Geaux Teal foundation, which has been supported and promoted by LSU head coach Beth Torina after her mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and the Mississippi State University Alex Wilcox Endowed Scholarship.. PG Midwest Iowa - Softball. Note that there are limited number of spots in each division. Jan. 24, 2019:FCA softball tournament will bear Alex Wilcox's name. decision over Drake Sunday at Bogle . But its exciting to honor Alex Wilcoxs memory.. The Bulldogs are continuing their #NoOneFightsAlone campaign in 2020, wearing teal uniforms during midweek games.. 3 seed Monte Vista in the North Coast Section Wilcox died at 18 in June 2018. In addition to the showcase, there will be a clinic hosted by D1 coaches that is currently being planned more information on registering for the clinic will be available soon on the website. Brewbaker Tech 7, Brantley 5: At the Alex Wilcox Memorial/FCA Tournament, the Bulldogs fell to Brewbaker Tech. STARKVILLE - For the second year, Mississippi State's softball program will remember the life and legacy of Alex Wilcox by hosting The Snowman tournament in Starkville this weekend on Feb. 28 - March 1. The Alex Wilcox Classic 6/22/2023 - 6/24/2023. We play Catholic and Central. I think its a good cause. The first tournament featured G.W. At the So Cal As Invitational, the Birmingham Thunderbolts were wearing a teal colored jersey to remember and honor Alex just as the Bulldogs did this year. . To say the last three weeks have been a whirlwind for Geneva County girls basketball coach Lacy Holmes would be an understatement. That makes it a little more special than some of the other tournaments.. Event Details. Softball Our thoughts and prayers are with Alex, her family, her teammates, her friends and her Mississippi State family.. Teams interested in participating in the 2022 event, can CLICK HERE to register or got to www.alexwilcoxclassic.com. All teams must book through Traveling Teams. **FREE**, Privacy Policy | Fellowship of Christian Athletes. 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Looking for Alex Wilcox online? . Here, through twitter posts, is the telling of the events leading up to the game and halftime tribute courtesy of the HailStateSB twitter feed. Wilcox died at 18inJune 2018. 1,000 at Tennessee. from $235/night. Wilcox was a member of the 2018 team who inspired the nation with her courageous fight against ovarian cancer. 1 ranked Brantley 6-5 and Saraland 5-2 before losing to Class The Lady Vols earn its fifth consecutive shutout. Long proved in 2019, any team that reaches Gold Bracket play has a chance. In memory of one of our own, and in support of those whose battles with ovarian cancer continue. You can cancel at any time. He kindly gave me Alexs parents contact info and I said Id reach out to them as soon as I could to catch up and do a story on the young athlete, if only to get everyone up to speed on hear health and to solicit good thoughts and prayers. The first tournament featured G.W. She's our guardian angel. Connect with local FCA Staff to come speak to your team. Mississippi State softball rallied around Wilcox throughout the 2018 season with its No One Fights Alone campaign as the program wore teal uniforms during midweek contests to spread awareness for ovarian cancer and Wilcoxs fight. 1 ranked Brantley 6-5 and Saraland 5-2 before losing to Class. Our goal is to meet your expectations and provide quality game times, credible awards, and unbiased statistics to enhance your player locker as you play in Perfect Game events. To see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes. The Rebels will return along with 31 other teams for the 2021 event this weekend. Another big weekend of college softball filled with tournaments and high-profile non-conference matchups is here and our staff has you covered. 2023 Mississippi State University Athletics. 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Below are several stories I was fortunate to be part of over the last year youll see in them how great of a reach Alex had even in her short, but accomplished, life of 18 years, Originally published June 25, 2018 on Extra Inning Softball. Enjoy fellowship with Central AL FCA Coaches and Athletes as we celebrate out 30th year of the Jason Armstrong Baseball Classic! Although #14 ranked Mississippi State won easily 56-10 over Louisiana Lafayette at home to run its record to 3-0, there was much more to the evening than just another Bulldogs win. Mr. Davis was born on March 13, 1939 in North Hornell to Lewis F. and Margaret Angielee (Dodge) Davis. Burlington, IA. March 29, 2022 TournamentUSASoftball USA Softball Welcome to TournamentUSA Softball Click Here To View 2023 USA Softball Events! The purpose of the Alex Wilcox Classic, according to its organizers, is to honor and raise money in the memory of Alex Wilcox, a beloved player who played for the Birmingham Thunderbolts and Mississippi State University before succumbing to ovarian cancer in June at the age of 18. Nineteen teams make up the field for the two-day event on Friday and Saturday at Lagoon Park, with 12 teams advancing to single-elimination play on Saturday. - Paid Entry into the 2023 Veterans Tribute Showcase . We will continue to lift your need up in prayer. Kudos also to Hail State Productions for the beautiful videos produced in Alexs honor #NoOneFightsAlone, And, heads up, you may well want to have a tissue or two handy. PG Midwest Iowa - Softball. At the Alex Wilcox FCA Memorial Tournament in Montgomery, Madison Allen earned a three-run homer and a three-run triple during an 18-run first inning for Charles Henderson during an 19-3 win over Jemison. 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