The 18U division for the PGF Show Me the Money Tournament brings together powerhouse teams, eager to prove themselves in Newberry, Florida. Each pool boasts a mix of established programs, high-scoring offenses, and formidable pitching rotations, ensuring intense competition.
Let’s break down the pools, highlighting each team’s strengths and what to expect from each group.
Pool A: Rock Gold and Top Gun Lead a Competitive Group
Clearwater Bullets Patton 18U
With an 9-12-2 record, the Bullets are coming off a strong October (7-2), showing consistent bats and effective pitching. They’re positioned to challenge for the top of Pool A.
D1VISION SOFTBALL 18U National
Starting the event with a 5-1 record, D1VISION has outscored opponents 26-5 in their last four games. Their pitching is reliable, making them a potential contender.
Rock Gold Premier – de Leon/Manetta
At 4-1 this fall, Rock Gold’s strength lies in their pitching, with their only loss being a tight 1-0 game. They’re a strong favorite in Pool A.
Top Gun 18 National
While they don’t have an official record yet, Top Gun brings big bats and reliable pitching. Expect them to be a tough competitor in Pool A.
Pool A Prediction:
Rock Gold is the slight favorite due to their early consistency, but with each team showing promise, this pool will be closely contested. Top Gun and D1VISION could make strong pushes for the top as well.
Pool B: Unity’s Offensive Power Stands Out
FL Power Black-Kaser
With a 6-2-1 record, they narrowly lost to Thunderbolts in this pool and are looking for redemption. Their pitching has kept them competitive.
Florida Thunderbolts Gatewood/Breadmore 25/26
The Thunderbolts, with a 5-2-3 record, bring good pitching and base-running speed, making them contenders in Pool B.
Miami Valley Xpress 18U Hutchinson
Sitting at 13-5-4, Miami Valley Xpress has handled a tough schedule well, backed by solid pitching that keeps them in games.
Unity Meadows/Johnson 18U
With a 6-0 record this fall, Unity’s bats have been on fire, scoring 55 runs in six games. They’re the team to beat in Pool B and could be a serious bracket contender.
Pool B Prediction:
Unity’s offensive strength makes them the favorite, but Thunderbolts and Miami Valley Xpress have the potential to keep things interesting. This pool has depth and potential for upsets.
Pool C: Florida Storm’s Hot Offense Leads the Way
Florida Gold Torres 18U (Weston)
With an 8-5 record, Florida Gold’s solid pitching and consistent play style make them a top contender in this pool.
Florida Storm National – Masso
At 12-4-1 this fall, Florida Storm brings a hot offense and strong pitching. They’re expected to be near the top of Pool C.
Louisiana Voodoo 18U
Starting their fall season at this tournament, Voodoo comes from a strong program and will likely be competitive from the start.
Stars Gleason 18U
With a 4-5 record, Stars bring a solid batting lineup. If they can find consistency, they could challenge the leaders.
Pool C Prediction:
Florida Storm’s offense and experience give them a slight edge, but Florida Gold and Voodoo will be close behind. This pool should see some high-scoring matchups.
Pool D: Tampa Mustangs’ Consistency Sets Them Apart
Florida Bombers Gold Griffis/Gunkel
At 1-4-2, the Bombers have faced a tough schedule and will look to step up in Pool D.
EC Bullets Jackson/Matt 18U National
With a 6-5 record, the Bullets bring power and experience. They’ll be in the mix, pushing for the top of the pool.
Stars National Coleman 18U
Stars National has played numerous close games, showing solid pitching that will keep them competitive here.
Tampa Mustangs Affrunti/Hancock
With a 14-1-1 record, the Mustangs’ potent offense and strong start make them the front-runner for this pool.
Pool D Prediction:
Tampa Mustangs look like the team to beat with their balanced offense and pitching. EC Bullets and Stars National could also challenge, but the Mustangs’ momentum gives them the edge.
Pool E: Rhode Island Thunder as the Team to Beat
Atlanta Vipers 07 – Maldonado
At 5-4-1, the Vipers bring power and have some quality wins. They’ll be competitive and could challenge for the top spot.
Clearwater Lady Bombers Ries/Walford 18U
With a 5-3 record, Lady Bombers’ solid pitching gives them a chance to stay in contention in Pool E.
Rhode Island Thunder 18U National – Lotti
The Thunder comes in strong with a 10-3-2 record, showing consistency and strong pitching. They’re a favorite in Pool E.
Unity Pryor
Off to a 2-2-3 start, Unity Pryor has shown solid batting. They’ll need to step up to contend in this competitive pool.
Pool E Prediction:
Rhode Island Thunder is the team to beat, with solid pitching and experience. Atlanta Vipers and Unity Pryor could make strong pushes as well, but Thunder’s consistency stands out.
Pool F: Unity’s Depth Makes Them the Favorite
Newtown Rock Gold-Garvey
With a 13-4-1 record, Newtown Rock brings explosive offense and is poised to challenge for the top spot.
Southern Steal 18U Powell
Coming off a 37-7-1 summer, Southern Steal is making their fall debut here. They’ll be tough competition in Pool F.
Tampa Mustangs Bell
At 9-3 this fall, the Mustangs have handled a tough schedule well and bring a balanced offense.
Unity 18U-Johnson
This deep team, starting their fall season here, is filled with committed players. They’re expected to lead Pool F and could go far in the bracket.
Pool F Predictions:
Unity’s depth gives them the edge here, but Newtown Rock and Tampa Mustangs will push them. Southern Steal could also make a strong showing in their first fall appearance.
Pool G: Firecrackers’ Strong Pitching Leads the Pack
FL Firecrackers Yeary
At 12-2-2, Firecrackers have shown strong pitching, with nine shutout wins. They’re favorites in Pool G.
Rogue FC Voak/Malgradi
With a 3-4-2 record, Rogue FC brings a strong batting lineup but will need more consistency to contend here.
Team North Florida
Not much information is available, but they’re generally a solid team.
VA Unity Smith (FL)
With a 1-2 start, Unity is just getting started this fall but has shown potential.
Pool G Prediction:
The Firecrackers’ impressive pitching makes them the team to beat in Pool G. VA Unity and Rogue FC could challenge, but the Firecrackers’ consistency gives them an edge.
Pool H: A Highly Competitive Pool with No Clear Front-Runner
Central Florida Gold – Peterson
With an 18-2 start, Central Florida Gold has looked sharp, especially with their pitching. They’ll be a strong contender in Pool H.
Mamba Fastpitch
At 14-1-1, Mamba Fastpitch brings solid pitching and consistent offense. They’ll be right in the mix.
Santa Fe Inferno Nowling 18U
With a 12-2-1 record, Inferno has strong pitching depth and an aggressive offense. They’re expected to be competitive for the top spot here.
SoCal Athletics Marinakis/Ammon National 2025
Starting the season at 4-2, SoCal Athletics has shown quick-scoring offense and solid pitching. They’ll be a serious challenger.
Pool H Prediction:
This is a highly competitive pool, with Central Florida Gold, Mamba Fastpitch, and Santa Fe Inferno all in contention. Expect close games, with any of these teams capable of topping the pool.
Pool J: NJ Pride’s Impressive Fall Record Stands Out
Florida Gold Lopez/Santana
With a 3-5 record, Florida Gold’s bats have been hot in recent games. They’ll need strong pitching to contend here.
NJ PRIDE 18 STERN
Boasting a 28-2 fall record, NJ Pride has an explosive offense and solid pitching, making them the favorite in Pool J.
Santa Fe Inferno WHITE
At 6-5-1, Inferno WHITE has been effective at the plate recently and could challenge the top teams in Pool J.
Unity Casstevens 18U
Unity is starting their season here and should be an interesting team to watch.
Pool J Prediction:
NJ Pride’s outstanding record makes them the team to beat, with Florida Gold and Inferno WHITE challenging them. Pride’s combination of offense and pitching gives them the edge.
Pool K: Mojo and Blaze in a Tightly Contested Group
Mojo Hyatt/Grice 18U
With an 8-2 start, Mojo’s solid pitching and consistent offense make them a strong contender in Pool K.
Southern Steal 18U Reagan
Making their fall debut after a 21-12 summer, Southern Steal has big bats that could challenge any team.
Tampa Mustangs RT
With a 7-4 record, the Mustangs bring a powerful lineup that can score quickly. They’ll be competitive here.
Texas Blaze (FL) 18U – Johnson
The Blaze’s 9-2-2 record this fall shows they’re capable of putting up runs and playing tight games. They’re a serious contender in Pool K.
Windermere Wildfire – Kaylor
With an 11-4-2 record, Wildfire’s pitching strength makes them a dangerous opponent in this pool.
Pool K Prediction:
Mojo and Blaze are slight favorites, but Wildfire and Mustangs have the potential to disrupt. This pool is tightly contested and could go in any direction.
With strong teams throughout, this tournament promises high-level competition and exciting matchups from start to finish.
