Arizona Rising Appel/Hamel

Bats tested, verified and dangerous. Buckle up!
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Pool play is underway and Isabella Cadena showed up ready to rake in Game 1! Going 3-for-3 at the dish, including a long ball on a 2-0 count that went deep past left field! .cadena2027

1-0-1 on the day, Pool Play Game 3 is happening 🔜 Sunday, 7/20 at 10:00a! We’re back at Fountain Valley Sports Complex, Field 7.

Smiles now, smoke later. 😘🔥

🎯 Bracket Play Begins on 7/21!

Game 1 is locked in — 16U AZ Rising Appel/Hamel takes on 16U Beverly Bandits Trackwell/Meredith Premier in our opening matchup (Winner Bracket B) at PGF Nationals!

📍 Fountain Valley Sports Complex – Field 1
🕧 12:30PM | Monday, July 21st

Let’s go, Rising!
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One (last) summer. One (incredible) sisterhood.

This is the team that’s grown, grinded, and earned their shot in the Premier Bracket at PGF Nationals!

Let’s leave it all on the field, girls! Proud doesn’t even begin to cover it! 💙🩵🥎

We are so excited to announce that Eliana Romero, 2B/UTL (2026) is headed to Western New Mexico University! 💜🐎

Congratulations, Eliana, on your commitment to continue your academic and athletic journey as a Mustang! Your hard work and dedication have paid off — your and Sahuarita families & friends are so proud of you!

PGF Nationals just got that much more exciting! Let’s do this Ellie!

Final stop of the summer: Huntington Beach, CA 🏖️

We’re headed to the PGF National Championships to battle with the best of the best! Premier Bracket, let’s go!

16U AZ Rising Appel/Hamel takes the field for pool play next weekend and we’re ready to leave it all out there. We’re ready to finish strong!

📍 Fountain Valley Sports Field
🗓 July 19-20 (Pool F)

Draw is next Friday night!

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They came. They slayed. They Sparkled. ✨🇺🇸

One last jack to close out Colorado! 💣 Alessia Velazquez, SS/C (2027) sent one OTF in our last game of the CO 4th of July tournament, a tough 7–4 loss to Breakers Lans Keusch/Guzman 16U.

This team leaves with heads held high after an unforgettable run, filled with grit, heart, and big-time performances.

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A little of what the 4th looked like for us! 🇺🇸
Red, white, and Rising with spirit, sparkle, and squad goals.

⭐ Game 1: Came out swinging and took the W!
⭐ Game 2: A tough loss… but the fight isn’t over.

We’re back on the field on July 5th at 4:00p (Olympic Park) — and it’s a must-win.

Let’s go, girls. It’s go time!

4th of July Bracket Play Bomb Squad 💣

Our 16U AZ Rising crew came out swinging on the 4th! Fireworks?! Nah! Just watch these girls hit and you’ll see some fire coming off their bats.

Big rips from Alessia Velazquez SS/C (2027), who launched a solo shot to right, and Ava Koenig P/2B (2026) who followed with a 2-run blast to left, fueling a 4-2 win in Game 1 of bracket play vs 16U Louisville Lady Sluggers.

Let freedom (and softballs) fly! 🇺🇸 Happy 4th!

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