ASA of PA Women’s Major Fast Pitch Softball Champions

Year

Class

Champion, Home Town

 Runner-up, Home Town
1933* Major Millmont Playground Girls, Reading
 Pitcher-Anne Bukowski (W 13-12, 9 IP, 7 Ks; 3-4 hitting)
 Erie Girls, Erie  - (went to first ASA National in Chicago)		 Northern Lights, Lancaster
1934* Major Millmont Playground Girls, Reading
 Pitcher-Anne Bukowski (W 11-7, 9 IP, 12 Ks; 3-4 hitting)		 Northern Lights, Lancaster
1935 Major Millmont Playground Girls, Reading - (BEST of 5 Series)
 W 13-12, W 11-7, L 10-14, L 9-15, T 16-16, W 21-12
 Pitcher - Anna Bukowsk (States 3-2-1, 50 IP, 31 Ks)		 Northern Lights, Lancaster
Dot Peters (13-23, .565)
1936 Major Millmont Playground Girls, Reading (went to national)
 Pitcher - Anna Bukowsk (States 2-0, 14 IP, 17 Ks)		 Jessup-Bucktown Girls, Scranton
1937 Major Kaufmann Furniture Maids (Millmont Girls), Reading
 (went to national)
 Pitcher - Anna Bukowsk (States 1-0)		 Peggy Page Shoe, Lancaster
1938 Major Kaufmann Furniture Maids, Reading
 Pitcher - Anna Bukowsk (2-0, 2 Shutouts States)
 (Pitcher Anna Bukowski has not lost a game in state competition since 1935 and has lost only 4 total games in 8 years of play against Women Teams, 2 of them in Chicago during National Competition. They were so dominating, that the only games they could get were against Men's teams. In 1938, The Maids were 18-6 overall, 8-0 against Women and 10-6 against Men)

Note - The Kaufmann Maids defeated the New York Roverettes in an Interstate Championship Series played at Madison Square Garden - They went 2-0

 West End Girls, Lewistown (Central Champ)
1939 Major Kaufmann Furniture Maids, Reading (went to national)
 Pitcher - Anna Bukowsk (2-0, 2 Shutouts States)		 West End Girls, Lewistown (Central Champ)
1940 Major Kaufmann Furniture Maids, Reading (went to national)
 Pitcher - Anna Bukowsk (States; 3-0, 3 straight 1-hit ShOs)		 Warren Sylvanias, Warren
1941 Major John Hospidor All-Stars (Kaufmann Maids), Reading
 Pitcher - Tena Stewart (1-0, won 6-0 Championship)		 West End Girls, Lewistown (Central Champ)
1942 Major Cecil Township Girls, Washington - (Western State Champ)
(Western Championship; Cecil Township Girls won title by defeating Central Champ - West End Girls of Lewistown)
Pitchers - Rose Klipich and Agnes Rehner

(2nd-Central Atlantic regional, 1-1)

 Hospidor Reading Maids, Reading - (Eastern State Champ)
 (Eastern Championship; Hospidor Reading Maids defeated Norristown Girls, Norristown)
 Pitcher - Tena Stewart (1-0 East States; 0-1 States)
1943 Major N/A-not held - WW II
 Note - Amorettes - Bethleham City Champs
 Note - West End Girls - Lewistown City Champs		 N/A
1944 Major N/A-not held - WW II
 Note - Amorettes - Bethleham City Champs		 N/A
1945 Major Banko’s Armorettes, Bethlehem - (Eastern State Champ)
 (Eastern  Championship; Banko's Armorettes defeated Fame Fire Company, Lewistown) - Flossy Donovan (1-0)

State Final - Pitcher - Flossy Donovan (1-0) hurled a 1-hitter in 21-0 championship game.

NOTE-Banko's Armorettes did not attend Regional in Virginia

 Erie Manufacturing Company, Erie - (Western State Champ)
 (Western Championship; Erie Mfg. Co. defeated  General Electric AA, Erie)
1946 Major Banko’s Armorettes, Bethlehem  - (Eastern State Champ)
 (Eastern  Championship; Armorettes with pitcher Flossy Donovan (1-0) defeated Reading Maids, Reading with pitcher Tena Stewart (0-1) 7-6)

State Final - Pitcher - Flossy Donovan (1-0) pitched the championship final over Lewistown VFW and won 9-2.

 Armorettes 0-1 in regional - Flossy Donovan 0-1
 

 Lewistown VFW Girls, Lewistown - (Western State Champ)
 (Western Championship; Lewistown defeated  Erie Mfg, Erie 10-4)
1947 Major Pottstown Cardinalettes, Pottstown
Pitchers - Tena Stewart (2-0) out pitched Flossy Donovan in 2-1 state final win. Betty Mengal won the other game (1-0)

(3rd in regional, 1-1) - Pitchers - Betty Mengel (0-1) and Tena Stewart (1-0) both pitched in Regionals

 Banko’s Armorettes, Bethlehem
 Pitcher - Flossy Donovan (2-2, 27 IP, 29 Ks)
1948 Major Pottstown Cardinalettes, Pottstown
 Tena Stewart 3-0 in states, won final game 8-0

-won regional, 4-0 - Regional MVP-Tena Stewart, 3-0, 20 IP, 12 Ks, No Hitter in Final

Banko's Armorettes, Bethlehem- (host for regional)
Pitcher - Flossy Donovan (0-2)

 Lancaster Americals, Lancaster
Pitcher - Anna Bukowsk Bachman (2-2)
1949 Major C.G. Mann Skippers, Erie
 Angie Palermo - Erie Pitcher (4-0 states)

(2nd-regional, 3-2) - Angie Palermo - Erie (3-2)

NOTE - Pottstown Cardinalettes Not allowed to defend their Regional Title, due to being suspended by ASA Commissioner Ed Ward for playing a game against an NSC team.

Phoenix Clothes Rockettes, Allentown
 Pitcher - Dolores Siegfried (3-2)
Note - Forfeited state final to Erie when many of the Allentown Girls became seriously sick from gas in the Tourist Room.
1950 Major C.G. Mann Skippers, Erie
 Note - Angie Palermo, Erie (4-0 states) - pitched 10-0 no hitter in state final

(4th in regional, 2-2) - Angie Palermo, Erie (2-2)

 Newberry Sluggers, Williamsport Warriors
 Pitcher - Ella Snook (2-2)

 
1951 Major Pottstown Cardinalettes, Pottstown
 (MVP-Tena Stewart Johns, 3-0, 21 IP, 14 Ks; 5-9, .556)

won regional, 4-0 - Regional MVP- Tena Stewart (3-0, 14 IP, 12 Ks, 5-8, .625); Betty Dally (8-13, .615)

 Harrisburg Roverettes, Harrisburg
 Pitcher - Geraldine Marshall
1952 Major C.G. Mann Skippers, Erie
 Note - Angie Palermo - Erie (4-0) - won final game 2-0

(3rd in regional, 3-2) - Angie Palermo - Erie  (3-2)

NOTE-Phoenix Rockettes, Allentown - (host team, won regional, 4-0) -  MVP-Dolores Siegfried (2-0, 9 IP, 20 Ks, no hits); Jean Hecht (2-0)

 Baer Park Chicks, Reading
 Pitcher - Jackie Hoverter (3-1)
1953 Major Pottstown Cardinalettes, Pottstown
 Jean Hecht (3-0 states, Ruth Leinbach (1-0 states)

(3rd in regional, 2-2) - Jean Hecht (1-1 Regional), Ruth Leinbach (1-1 regional)

NOTE -Defending Regional Champ - Phoenix Clothes Rockettes, Allentown - (2nd-regional, 3-2)
 Angie Palermo (2-0), Dolores Siegfried (1-2)

NOTE-Arates, Erie - (host for regional, 4th, 1-2)

Baer Park Chicks, Reading
 Pitcher - Jackie Hoverter (4-2)
1954 Major Allentown Rockettes, Allentown
 States- Dolores Siegfried (4-0) and Janet Dicks (3-Run HR won 4-3 final)

 (2nd in regional, 3-2) - Dolores Siegfried (1-2, 23 IP, 28 Ks, No Hitter) and Jean Hecht (2-0)

 C.G. Mann Skippers, Erie
 Pitcher - Angie Palermo (4-2)
1955 Major C.G. Mann Skippers, Erie
 Pitcher - Angie Palermo (5-1 in states, won final game 2-1)

(3rd in regional, 3-2) - Angie Palermo (3-2)

 Lancaster Coronets, Lancaster
Pitcher - Mary Siegrist (4-2, pitched all 42 Innings)
1956 Major Lancaster Red Roses (IBEW Girls), Lancaster
 Pitchers - Dolores Siegfried (2-0),  Mary Siegrist (1-0)

won regional, 6-1) - MVP: Audrey McComskey, Grand Slam won final game. Pat Whitman (pickup, 4-0), Dolores Siegfried (2-1)

 Newberry Sluggers, Williamsport
 Pitcher - Ella Snook (1-2)
 NOTE - Pat Whitmen, Breeze Inn Girls, Reading (0-2)
1957 Major C.G. Mann Skippers, Erie
 Pitcher - Angie Palermo (5-1, won final game 4-3 and knocked in winning run) - 7th in regional 0-2; Angie Palmero (0-2)

NOTE-Defending Regional Champ - Lancaster IBEW Girls, Lancaster - (won regional, 4-0 - MVP: Dolores Siegfried 3-0) and Pat Whitman (pickup, 1-0)

NOTE-Newberry Sluggers, Williamsport - (0-2, host for regional, Ella Snook (0-1), pickup Mary Jane Delp (0-1)

 Breeze Inn Hurricanes, Reading
 Pitchers - Dawn Kerns (1-2) and Pat Whitman (2-0)
1958 Major Reading Girls, Reading - (State MVP -Pat Whitman, 4-1, No hitter, 42 IP

3rd in regional, 2 2- Pat Whitman 2-2

NOTE-Defending Regional Champ - Lancaster IBEW Girls, Lancaster - (won regional, 4-0- MVP: Dolores Siegfried, 4-0, 28 IP, 3 Shutouts, Perfect Game and a No Hitter)

 Coatesville Clippers, Coatesville
 Pitcher - Mary Jane Delp (3-2)
1959 Major York Panthers, York
 Note - Dawns Kerns (2-1), Doris Chase (2-0), Barb Aldinger (1-0) - states

(3rd in regional, 2-2) - Dawns Kerns (1-1), Doris Chase (1-0), Barb Aldinger (0-1)

NOTE-Defending Regional Champ - Lancaster IBEW Girls, Lancaster - (won regional, 4-0 - MVP - Rene Grebinger;
 MV Pitcher -Dolores Siegfried, 4-0)

 Easton Girls, Easton
 Pitcher - Jackie Hoverter (3-2)
1960 Major York Panthers, York
Note - Pitchers - Dawn Kerns (2-1) and Dolores Siegfried (2-0, no hitter)- states

(2nd in regional, 3-2) - Dawn Kerns (1-2) and Dolores Siegfried (2-0)

NOTE-Olney Kaydettes, Philadelphia Metro - (won regional , 4-0- MVP and MV Pitcher- Pat Whitman, 4-0, 40 IP, 44 Ks)

 Reading Crystalettes, Reading 
 Pitchers - Mary Seagrist (0-2), Mary Jane Delp (2-0)
1961 Major Lancaster-York Girls, York
 Dawn Kerns, York - Pitcher (4-0, pitched all 29 Innings in States)

(4th in regional, 2-2) - Dawn Kerns; 2-2 regional

NOTE-Reading Crystalettes, Reading  (won regional, 4-0 - MV Pitcher - Pat Whitman, 2-0, 14 IP, 16 Ks, 6-0 No Hitter in Final); Dolores Siegfried & Mary Seagrist both 1-0

 Delco Comets, Media 
 Pitchers- Rusty Ross (3-2)
1962 Major Delco Comets, Media
Rusty Ross 5-1 at states

(3rd in regional, 2-2) - Rusty Ross 2-2 regionals

NOTE-Defending Regional Champ -Reading Crystalettes, Reading  (won regional, 4-0 - MVP - Bernice Mohn)
 MV Pitcher - Pat Whitman, 4-0, 27 IP, 31 Ks, 2 Shutouts)

 Coatesville Clippers, Coatesville
1963 Major Perkasie Glenettes, Perkasie
MV Pitcher-Helena Magee, 4-1, 3 Shutouts; won the final 2 Championship games 4-2 and 6-1); Rusty Ross (1-0)

(4th in regional, 2-2) - Helena Magee (1-2) and Rusty Ross (1-0) - regional

NOTE - Defending Regional Champ -Reading Crystalettes did not field a team and therefore did not defend their Regional Championship they won in 1962

 Pennsburg Shamrocks, Pennsburg
State MVP-Ruth Gibbs
1964 Major Perkasie Glenettes, Perkasie
 Pitchers- Helena Magee (3-0), Rusty Ross (1-0) - States

(2nd in regional, 3-2) - Rusty Ross (3-1, 3 Shutouts), Helena Magee (1-1) - Regional

 Limeport Patriettes, Allentown
State MVP -Pat Fisher, Pennsburg Shamrocks (3rd Place)
 State MV Pitcher - Rita Snell, Limeport Patriettets
1965 Major Perkasie Glenettes, Perkasie
Note - Pitchers - MVP- Rusty Ross (3-0) and Linda Corothers (1-0) - Becky Shaak, Phyllis Shaak and Joan Moser (2 HRs each)

(won regional, 4-1) - MVP -Phyllis Shaak (HR); Linda Corothers (2-0), Rusty Ross (1-1) and Carol Geiss (1-0).  Mary Jane Boyd (HR)

 Lancaster Girls, Lancaster
1966 Major Pennsburg Shamrocks, Pennsburg
MVP - Carol Greiss 4-0, and 5-12, .417 batting at states.

(3rd in regional 2-2) - Carol Geiss 2-2 at Regionals with 10 Inning Shutout (34 IP)


 NOTE - Defending Regional Champ - Perkasie Glenettes, Perkasie  (won regional, 4-1 - MVP - Veronica Maurek 6-8 in final 3 games) - Linda Carothers (2-0, Shutout, 15 IP), Rusty Ross (1-0, 9 IP), Pat Whitman (1-1, no hitter, 14 IP)

 Delco Comets, Media 
Pitchers - Harriet Kerney and Flo Tartiaglin combined (3-2)

(5th in regional, 1-2)- Flo Tartiaglin (1-1) and Harriet Kerney (0-1, HR)
1967 Major Pennsburg Shamrocks, Pennsburg -  (did not go to Regional)
 Pitcher- Donna Seasholtz


 NOTE-Defending Regional Champ - Perkasie Glenettes, Perkasie  (won regional, 5-1) - MVP and MV Pitcher - Pat Whitman, 5-0, 31 IP, 21 Ks, 3 Shutouts, won three games on the last day, 23 straight innings, including a 1-0 victory in the final. Linda Corothers was 0-1 and Rusty Ross pitched in a game Whitman won in relief.

 Reading Royals (Topton VIPs), Reading
Pitchers - Richelle Angstadt  4-2
1968 Major Pennsburg Shamrocks, Pennsburg - (7th in regional, 0-2)
 Pitcher- Carol Greiss (4-0 in states and 0-2 in Regional)
NOTE-Perkasie Glenettes, Perkasie (won Philadelphia Metro) - (won regional, 4-0)
MVP -Mary Jane Boyd; MV Pitcher - Pat Whitman (2-0, 17 IP, 29 Ks, Shutout), also  Linda Carothers (2-0, Shutouts) for Perkasie.		 Delco Comets, Media
Pitcher - State MVP Harriet Kerney (3-1 Pitching, 8-16, .500 Hitting)

1969

Major

 I.J. Company Telford Wanderers, Telford - (won regional, 5-1) States - Linda Carothers (5-0, 3 Shutouts), Pat Whitman (injured arm)
 NOTE - Regional MVP -Phyllis Shaak (10-19, .526) ; MV Pitcher - Pat Whitman 2-0, 14 IP, 20 Ks, 2 Shutouts), Linda Carothers (2-1), Carol Geiss (1-0). Joan Moser (10-19, .526) and Bernice Mohn (9-19, .474). Veronica Maurek (2 HRs),
 NOTE - Perkasie Glennettes - did not receive an automatic berth to the Regionals as defending champs as they qualified in 1968 as Philadelphia Metro Champs and they were made to  play in the State Championships.  They finished 4th (Sue Beyer, 3-2).
 NOTE - Pennsburg Shamrocks- 3rd States (P-Sharon Taylor)		 Susquehanna Saints, Williamsport
Pitcher- Sherry Yerger (3-2)

1970

Major

 Pottstown Cardinellas, Pottstown - (4th in regional, 1-2)
 MVP-Kathy Hartman and MV Pitcher-Sue Benfield, 5-0, 33 IP
NOTE-Regionals - Marcia Brumbach (2-0), Sue Benfield (0-1), Sue Beyer (1-1)
 NOTE-Telford Wanderers, Telford  (won regional, 5-0, MVP-Pat Whitman, 3-0 won final two games. Linda Carothers, 2-0)		 Susquehanna Saints, Williamsport
Pitcher- Sherry Yerger (3-2)

1971

Major

 Pennsburg Shamrocks, Pennsburg - (did not go to Regional)
 State MV Pitcher-Donna Seasholtz (4-1)
 NOTE-Telford Wanderers, Telford  (won regional, 4-1, MVP-Pat Whitman 4-1, lost second game and came through losers bracket to hurl two straight shutouts to win the Regional title. She threw 3 shutouts in all)		 Pottstown Cardinellas, Pottstown
Pitchers-Sue Benfield (3-0, No Hitter) and Marcia Brumbach (1-2, Shutout)
1972 Major Pottstown Cardinellas, Pottstown - (5th in regional, 1-2)
 State MVP-Sue Benfield (3-0, 28 IP, Shutout).  Also pitching for the Cardinellas were Linda Bensing (1-0, no hitter), Marcia Brumbach 1-1, including 1-0 win in final).
 Regional - (Marcia Brumbach 1-0, Sherry Yerger 0-2) - Cardinellas
 NOTE-Telford Rising Sun Wanderers , Telford  (won regional, 4-0 , MVP-Pat Whitman  4-0, 32 IP, 49 Ks, 4 Shutouts, No Hitter and three 1-hitters. )
 NOTE-Blandon VIPs, Blandon- (host for regional, 3rd in regional, 4-2) - Linda Carothers (2-1, Shutout) and Sue Beyer (2-1, Shutout) pitched for the VIPs.		 Susquehanna Saints, Williamsport
Pitcher- Sherry Yerger (3-2)
1973 Major Bally Cardinellas, Pottstown - (won regional, 4-0)
 State MVP-Sue Benefield (2-0), State Pitching Record (13-0). Also pitching for Bally was Marcia Brumbach (2-1) and Joan Moser (1-0, pitched the 5-1 final game)
NOTE-Pitcher Sue Beyer was 3-0 for Perkasie Glennettes. Linda Carothers (1-2).
NOTE--Telford Wanderers disbanded, so they did not defend their Regional title.
 NOTE--Regional -Sue Beyer, Bally Cardinellas, pickup from Perkasie (4-0, 1 Shutout)		 Blandon VIP's, Blandon
Pitchers-Richelle Angstadt (2-1) and Mae Hosterman (1-1)
1974 Major Perkasie Glennettes, Perkasie - (5th in regional, 0-2)
 State MVP-Betty Weighknech (4-4 in final game, 6-12, .500); State MV Pitcher-Sue Beyer (2-0, 15 IP, 6 Ks,  Shutout); Also for Perkasie - Linda Carothers, 2-0, 14 IP, 16 Ks
 NOTE--Regional -Sue Beyer 0-1) and Linda Carothers (0-1)
 NOTE-Bally Cardinellas, Pottstown  - (won regional, 4-0); Sherry Yerger (2-0) and Richelle Angstad (2-0)		 Topton VIP's, Topton
Pitchers-Mary Ann Focht (2-1) and Richelle Angstadt (2-1)
1975 Major Perkasie Glenettes, Perkasie  - (won regional, 4-0)
Sue Beyer (2-1, 22 IP, including 1-0 and 7-0 shutouts in the two championship games), Linda Carothers (2-0, Shutout)
 Note --Regional - Sue Beyer (3-0, 19 IP, 13 Ks, Shutout), Linda Carothers (1-0, 7 IP, 8 Ks, Shutout), Veronica Maurek, (6-13, .462, HR, 7 RBIs)		 Topton VIP's, Topton
Pitcher-Mary Ann Focht (3-2)
A Norristown Pedallers, Norristown - (went to National)
 Pitchers - Kuchinskas and Skindeleski		 Presque Isle Lancers, Erie
 (designated host team for National at Lancaster)
1976 Major Topton VIP's, Topton (3rd in regional)
 Pitcher - Kathy Frame and Richelle Angstadt
 Note --Allentown Glenettes, Perkasie/Allentown (4th in regional, 2-2), Sue Beyer (2-2, 22 IP, 15 Ks), Sherry Yerger, pickup (0-0, 4 IP, 4 Ks)		 Allentown Shamrocks, Pennsburg/Allentown
A Warminster Girls, Warminster - (won national)
 Pitcher - Karen Connelly		 Palermo Girls, Erie
B Pagoda Spirits, Reading Reading Steelers, Reading
1977 Major Allentown Glenettes, Perkasie/Allentown
Pitcher - Sue Beyer (State MVP - 3-0, 21 IP, 24 Ks)		 Topton VIP's, Topton
Pitcher - Kathy Frame
A Lower Bucks County (LBC) Roadrunners, Bristol
(went to Regional)
 Warminster Girls - (went to regional as defending champs)		 Crickets, Coatesville
Pitcher-Debbie Marshall
1978 Major Delco Comets, Media 
 Allentown Patriettes, Allentown - (host team at National)
 Pitcher - Debbie Schlater and Lori Keim		 Topton VIP's, Topton - (won regional)  
Regional - Kathy Frame (MV Pitcher 2-0), Richelle Angstadt (1-0) and Donna Seasholtz (0-1)
A Bennie Bee's, Berwick (2nd in regional)
 Pitcher - Karen Gamble (State MV Pitcher 4-0)
 Pitcher - Karen Gamble (Regional MVP, 5-2, 52 IP)		 North Wales Renegades, Lansdale
 Pitcher - Kim Gray (4-2)
1979 Major Allentown Patriettes, Allentown - (3rd regional)
 Pitcher - Sue Beyer (4-1 States)
 Topton VIPs, Topton - went to Regional as def, champ		 North Penn Renegades, Lansdale
A Lansdale Cannoneer-Penettes, Lansdale - (2nd regional)
 States MV Pitcher - Cindy Kaelin (5-1), She was 1-2 at Regionals		 Rutledge, Lancaster
 States MVP-Laurie Martel (.475, 9 RBIs)
 Pitcher - Cindy Salisbury (4-2)
 3rd Place - Allentown Patriot-Queens, Allentown - (won regional)
 Pitchers - Anne Kucharich (1-1) and Laura Trexler (1-0)
B Woody's Angels, State College Glen Forge vs Loggers, State College (losers bracket final, winner to face Woody's Angels - rained out and no info in continuation)
C Hanover Legion Post 14, Littlestown Puck's, Slippery Rock
1980 Major Topton VIP's, Topton
Pitcher - Lori Keim		 Allentown Patriettes, Allentown - (won regional)
 State MVP-Betty Weighknech
 Pitcher - Sherry Davis (2-1) and Sue Beyer (2-1) - States
 Pitcher - Sue Beyer (2-0, MVP Regional, 17 IP, Shutout)
A Levittown Lynx, Levittown ?
B Twin Scope Lady Rebels, Wyoming Valley
1981 Major Allentown Patriettes, Allentown
 Pitchers - Sue Beyer (2-0, 2 Shutouts) and Sherry Davis (1-0, shutout)		 Levittown Lynx, Levittown  - (State MVP-Pitcher - Sharon Martin)
 3rd Place - Topton VIP's, Topton  - (won regional)
 Pitcher - Lori Keim
A Lehigh Valley Panthers, Allentown
Pitcher - Tina Souders (5-0)		 Y-Stars, Wilkes-Barre (3rd regional) 
 Pitcher - Karen Kerestes (4-2)
 Sharon Hill, Milmont Park (2nd regional) 
B Sportsworld, Middleton Rebels, Bristol
1982 Major Allentown Patriettes, Allentown
Pitcher - Sue Beyer 		Lehigh Valley Panthers, Lehigh Valley
 Philadelphia Spirit (Philly Metro)  - (won regional) 
 Pitcher - Lisa Murray (5-0)
A Y-Stars, Kingston
Pitcher - Karen Kerestes (6-0)		 Craig's Clippers, Souderton
B American Furniture, Lancaster C&D Sports, Lancaster
1983 Major Topton VIP's, Topton
 Pitcher - Terry Sonin		 Lower Bucks Bandits, Lower Bucks  - (won regional; 4-1 
 Pitcher - Sharon Martin- (2-1) -  Coach - Linda Carothers
 Pitcher - (pickup) Sue Beyer (2-0) - Coach - Linda Carothers
 Philadelphia Spirit (Philly Metro)  - (2nd regional) 
 Lansdale Renegades. Lansdale (3rd) - (went to Regional; 2-2)
 Lehigh Valley Panthers, Allentown  (4th) - (went to Regional; 0-2)
A Sharon Hill, Milmont Park
 Pitcher - Nancy Keeley (5-1); Barb Miller (HR in final)
 NOTE - Theresa Dunbar (4 HRs, 13 RBIs)		 Y-Stars, Kingston (2nd regional) 
 Pitcher - Karen Kerestes (4-2 states)
Pitcher - Tracey Turner (3-2 Regional; 6-15, .400)
Craig's Clippers, Souderton  - (won regional qualifier and won regional)
 Herr-ricanes, harrisburg  - (won regional qualifier- went to Regional)
B Rathskeller Cafe, Erie Shenandoah Fish & Game Club, Hazleton
1984 Major Topton VIP's, Topton
 Pitcher - Terry Sonon		 Allentown Patriettes, Allentown
A Sharon Hill, Milmont Park
 Pitcher - Nancy Keeley; Hitter - Theresa Dunbar		 Y-Stars, Kingston
Pitcher - Sue Swartz (4-1 states, 40 IP, 2 Shutouts)
Monarchs, Levittown -(3rd, went to regional)
 Blackhawks, Lancaster  - (won regional qualifier)
B Quarryville, Lancaster Brandywine Inn
1985 Major Lower Bucks Bandits, Lower Bucks Topton VIP's, Topton - (won regional)   
 Lansdale Renegades. Lansdale - went to regional
 Allentown Patriettes, Allentown (went to regional; Dawn Becker (0-2)
A Souderton Clippers, Souderton
Pitcher - Heidi Cash		 Red Roses, Lancaster (2nd regional) 
Sharon Hill, Milmont Park - (won regional qualifier, won regional)  
B Ted's Tavern (Schugart's), Harrisburg Rebels, Bristol
1986 Major Topton VIP's, Lyons Crickets, West Chester
A Sharon Hill, Milmont Park
 Pitcher - Nancy Keeley; Hitter - Theresa Dunbar		 Royal Ladies, Yardley  - (host for regional)
Lancaster Roses, Lancaster - (won qualifier, went to regional)
 Souderton Clippers, Souderton- (won regional)
 Pitcher - Heidi Cash - Souderton Clippers
B Bryan's Bandits, Wilkes-Barre Quarryville, Lancaster
1987 Major Crickeettes, West Chester Topton VIP's, Lyons
A Shugharts Sales and Service, Harrisburg
Pitchers - Susan Kocher (4-1) and Sandy Hess (2-0)		 Diamonds, Lehigh Valley
 Royal Ladies, Yardley -(won NQ, went to nationals)
Ratskeller Cafe, Erie - (went to nationals)
B Blue Devils, Middleburg Ritz Craft, Bloomsburg
1988 Major Clippers, Souderton
Pitcher - Terry Sonon (3-0, 2 Shutouts)		 Topton VIP's, Lyons
A Shugharts Sales and Service, Harrisburg
Pitchers - Susan Kocher and Sandy Hess 		Jolly Molly, Lebanon (won regional)
 Royal Ladies, Yardley -(won NQ, went to nationals)
 Pitcher - Gretchen Koenig
B Medical Surgery Center (MSC), Sunbury Ritz Craft, Bloomsburg
1989 Major Topton VIP's, Lyons Allentown Patriots, Allentown
A Royal Ladies, Yardley
Pitchers - Tracy Brower (3-0, 21 IP, 24 Ks, 2 Shutouts), Jennifer LoPresti (2-0, 14 IP)
 		 Wildcats, Warminster
 Jolly Molly, Lebanon -(won NQ, went to nationals)
 Shugharts Sales, Harrisburg -(went to nationals)
 Bauman's Bandits, East Greenville - (won regional)
Pitchers - Regional -Eileen Schmidt (3-0, 21 IP, 18 Ks, Shutout) and Carol Galgon (2-0, 2 Shutouts)
B Quarryville, Lancaster Garner's Welding, Mt. Joy
1990 Major Topton VIP's, Lyons Allentown Patriots, Allentown - (won regional, MVP-Carol Kashow) 
A Northhampton, Northhampton County Harrisburg Crush, Harrisburg
 Jolly Molly, Lebanon -(won NQ, went to nationals)
B Lyon's Fire Company, Topton Garner's Welding, Mt. Joy
Blue Streak - (won regional) - (went to national)
1991 Major Topton VIP's, Lyons
NOTE - Lori Lobb (4-9, .444, 5 RBIs)		 Jolly Molly, Lebanon - (Lori Shelly hit 2 grand Slams)
Pitcher - Deb Kinsey
 Allentown Patriots, Allentown (3rd)
A Harrisburg Crush, Harrisburg Royal Ladies, Yardley
B Baloon Express, Franklin D-Lites, Manheim
1992 Major Allentown Patriots, Allentown - (went to national) Topton VIP's, Lyons - (won regional)
Pitcher - Michelle Collins and Sue Benfield
A Sports Plus (Jolly Molly), Lebanon
Pitchers - Ginny Neiss (4-1) and Sue Palo (3-0)		 Redwings, Lansdale (won NQ, went to National)
B Lyon's Fire Company, Topton Cornerstone Warriors, Manheim
1993 Major Allentown Patriots, Allentown - (went to national)
 Topton VIP's, Lyons - (went to national)
 Pitcher - Michelle Collins 		N/A - not held
A Redwings, Lansdale
Pitchers - Susan Kocher (2-0, 14 IP, Shutout), Leslie Renninger (1-0, 7IP), Gina Lindenmuth (1-0, 7 IP)		 Sports Plus, Elizabethtown
 Pitchers - Krysten Snyder (2-0), Ginny Neiss (2-1); Sue Palo (2-1) and Lynn Miller (10-18, .556)
 Patriot A's, Allentown - (won NQ, went to National)
B Rabbit's Athletic Club, Manheim Renegades, Erie
 Blue Streak, Wilkes-Barre - (went to National)
 Quarryville, Lancaster - (went to National)
1994 Major Allentown Pates, Allentown - (went to national)
 Topton VIP's, Lyons - (went to national)		 N/A - not held
A Royal Ladies, Yardley
 Pitcher - Kelly Daut (4-0)		 Redwings, Lansdale
 Pitcher - Leslie Reninger (2-1) and Susan Kocher (1-1)
 Sports Plus, Elizabethtown (3rd States - won regional)
 Pitcher - Ginny Neiss (2-0); Bridget Smith (1-0)
B Rabbit's Athletic Club, Lancaster Lady Lyons Spirit, Lyons
 Patriot Lazers, Catasaqua- (went to National)
1995 Major Allentown Pates, Allentown - (went to national)
 Topton VIP's, Lyons - (went to national)		 N/A - not held
A Philadelphia Spirit, Trumbauersville - (went to National)
Pitchers - Megan Coakley (3-0), Liz Darrah (1-0), Elaine Bedell (1-1)		 Maximillian's Pub, Boothwyn
Pitcher - Christine Etherington (4-2)
B Precision Sports, Reading Renegades, Erie
1996 Major Allentown Pates, Allentown - (went to national)
 Topton VIP's, Lyons - (won Lancaster NQ, went to "A" national)		 N/A - not held
A Rabbit's Athletic Club, Lancaster
Pitcher - Laurie Gibble (4-1)		 Vipers, Sellersville
 Philadelphia Spirit, Trumbauersville - (Won NQ- went to National)
B Patriot Lazers, Jim Thorpe Shea's Sporting Goods
NOTE Pennsylvania All Star Team Selected to play TEAM USA Players, ASA Team
Michelle Carlson, Royal Ladies
Kelly Daut, Royal Ladies
Theresa Dunbar, Tour-n-Travel
Christine Etherington, Maximillians
Sue Herb, Sports Plus
Erin Layton, Royal Ladies
Jesse Levandowski, Sporing Goods
Bonnie Marino, Allentown Pates
Lynn Miller, Sports Plus
Cynthia Rabideau, Allentown Pates
Laura Frieze Swezey, Maximillians
Ellie White, Vipers
Laura Gibble, Rabbits AC
Denise Hosbach, Allentown Pates
Susan Kocher, Vipers
1997 Major Allentown Pates, Allentown - (went to national)
 Topton VIP's, Lyons - (won Lancaster NQ, went to national)		 N/A - not held
A Patriot A's, Allentown
 NOTE-Meredith Ringholm (HR won final 2-1)		 Royal Ladies, Yardley
 Pitcher - Brooke Adams
 Philadelphia Spirit, Trumbauersville - (won NQ - went to National)
B Patriot Lazers, Jim Thorpe
NOTE-Beth Bond (9-12, .750)		 Old Times, Wilkes-Barre
C Geigertown, Reading Mente Chevrolet, Kutztown
1998 Major Allentown Pates, Allentown - (went to national)
 Topton VIP's, Lyons - (went to national)		 N/A - not held
A Power Play, Mount Joy (3-0) Royal Ladies, Yardley (2nd regional)
 Lyons Spirit, Lyons- (won Lancaster NQ, went to national)
 Drillers, Birdsboro- (went to regional)
 Patriot Lazers, Jim Thorpe- (went to regional)
Vipers, Horsham- (went to regional)
 Shea's Sporting Goods- (went to regional)
 Patriot Yuengling A's, Allentown - (won regional)
 Pitcher - Krysta Pidstawski (1-0), Andrea Smith (1-0) and Joelle Dawson (1-0) all pitched Shutout victories in Regionals
B Arnold Drillers, Birdsboro Precision Sports, Reading
C Mente Chevrolet, Kutztown Pine Forge Panthers, Boyertown
1999 Major Allentown Pates, Allentown - (went to national)
 Topton VIP's, Lyons - (went to national)		 N/A - not held
A Susquehanna Stars, Susquehanna Lyons Spirit, Lyons - (won NQ, went to national)
NOTE- STATES- Kristy Richter (3-1, 30 IP), Deb Ellerson (0-1, 7 IP) and
Missy Rutt (0-0,5 IP)
Vypers  (went to national)
Royal Ladies  (went to national)
PowerPlay  (went to national)
B Philly Flash, Philadelphia Valley Girls, Allentown
C Pine Forge Panthers, Boyertown Her-icanes, Harrisburg
2000 Major Allentown Pates, Allentown - (went to national)
 Topton VIP's, Lyons - (went to national)
 Yuengling A's, Allentown - (went to national)
 Vipers, Horsham - (went to national)		 N/A - not held
A Patriot A's, Allentown Royal Ladies, Yardley
 Lyons Spirit, Lyons - (went to nationals)
Power Play, York - (went to nationals)
B Arnold Drillers, Douglasville ?
C Pine Forge Panthers, Boyertown ? -Happy Trails, Camp Hill - (went to national)
 ? -Her-icanes, Harrisburg  - (went to national)
2001 Major Allentown Pates, Allentown- (went to national) N/A - not held
A Lyons Spirit, Lyons - (went to national) ? -Royal Ladies, Yardley  - (went to national)
 ? -Pennsylvania Vipers, Horsham - (went to national)
B Philly Flash, Philadelphia Patriot Lazers, Jim Thorpe
C Central Penn Stealers ?
2002 Major Allentown Patriots, Allentown - (went to national)
 Topton VIP's, Lyons - (went to national)		 N/A - not held
A Chads ? -Lyons Spirit, Lyons-Stroudsburg - (went to national)
 ? -Vipers, Horsham  - (went to national)
B Patriot Lazers, Jim Thorpe Philly Flash, Philadelphia
C ? ?
2003 Major Allentown Patriots, Allentown - (went to national) N/A - not held
A Lyons Spirit, Lyons - (2nd national) N/A - cancelled
B Drillers, Douglasville Vipers, Horsham - (2nd national)
Patriot Lazers, Jim Thorpe - (also went to nationals)
C Pine Forge Panthers, Boyertown ?
2004 Major Allentown Patriots, Allentown - (went to national) N/A - not held
A Lyons Spirit, Lyons - (went to national, 5th)
 Harrisburg Softball, Harrisburg - (went to national)
 Vipers, Horsham - (went to national)		 N/A - cancelled
B N/A -Cancelled N/A
C Berks Force, Reading - (won national) ?
2005 Major Lehigh Valley Patriots, Allentown  - (went to national) N/A - not held
A Lyons Spirit, Lyons - (went to national, 5th) N/A - cancelled
B Vipers, Horsham ?
C Skyline Drive, Reading ?
2006 Major Topton VIPs, Lyons - (went to national)
 Maurer & Scott Blasters (Patriettes), Lyons - (went to national)		 N/A - not held
A Lyons Spirit, Lyons - (went to national, 3rd) N/A - cancelled
B Pine Forge Panthers, Boyertown Vipers, Horsham
C Lady Lyons, Lyons Berks Force, Reading
2007 Major Topton VIP's, Lyons - (went to national) N/A - not held
A Lyons Spirit, Lyons - (went to national, 5th) N/A - not held
B Outten Trailblazers, Blandon - (2nd national) N/A - not held
C N/A - Cancelled N/A
2008 Major Topton VIP's, Lyons - (went to national) N/A - not held
A Lyons Spirit, Lyons - (went to national) N/A - not held
B/C N/A - Cancelled N/A
2009 Major N/A - Cancelled N/A
A N/A - Cancelled N/A
B/C N/A - Cancelled N/A
Women's Major Softball Due to 2007 and 2008 Women's Major Nationals both ending on controversial rain stoppages, Teams did not attend ASA Major Nationals anymore. The Women's Major Softball (WMS) Association was started and they have held a Women's Major National Championship each year in Stratford, CT ... home of the Brakettes. The Women's Major teams started attending those events. N/A
WMS Topton VIPs, Lyons  (went to WMS Major National, 5th)
 Spirit, Lyons - (went to WMS Major National, 7th)
 Outten Trailblazers, Blandon - (went to WMS Major National, 9th)		 N/A
2010 A/B/C N/A - Cancelled N/A
WMS Spirit, Lyons - (went to WMS Major National, 7th) N/A
2011 A/B/C N/A - Cancelled N/A
WMS Spirit, Lyons  - (went to WMS Major National, 5th)
 Blandon Shockers, Blandon - (went to WMS Major National, 9th)		 N/A
2012 A/B/C N/A - Cancelled N/A
WMS Spirit, Lyons - (went to WMS Major National, 4th) N/A
2013 A/B/C N/A - Cancelled N/A
WMS Spirit, Lyons - (went to WMS Major National, 3rd) N/A
2014 A/B/C N/A - Cancelled N/A
WMS Spirit, Lyons - (went to WMS Major National, 3rd) N/A
2015 A/B/C N/A - Cancelled N/A
WMS Spirit, Lyons - (went to WMS Major National, 6th) N/A
2016 A/B/C N/A - Cancelled N/A
WMS Spirit, Lyons - (went to WMS Major National, 6th) N/A
2017 Open Spirit, Lyons Pegasus, Exton
23U Nook 23 Gold, Manheim Aftershock 96, Lock Haven
WMS Nook 23 Gold, Manheim - (went to WMS Major National, 3rd)
 Spirit, Lyons - (went to WMS Major National, 4th)
 Stripes & Strikes, Allentown - (went to WMS Major National, 7th)		 N/A
2018 Open Black Widows, Tamaqua Spirit, Lyons
23U Flash, Hazleton Razorbacks, Lancaster
WMS Spirit, Lyons - (went to WMS Major National, 3rd)
 Nook 23 Gold, Manheim - (went to WMS Major National, 5th)
 Allentown Patriettes, Allentown - (went to WMS Major National, 7th)		 N/A
2019 Open Spirit, Lyons Warriors, Lyons
23U Nook Gold 23U, Manheim Central PA Krunch, Dauphin
WMS Spirit, Lyons - (went to WMS Major National, 2nd)
 Nook 23 Gold, Manheim - (went to WMS Major National, 4th)
 Stripes and Strikes, Hazleton - (went to WMS Major National, 5th)		 N/A
2020 Open Spirit, Lyons N/A - unopposed
23U Central PA Krunch, Dauphin PA Strikers, Morgantown
WMS N/A N/A
2021 Open N/A - never completed due to rain (Lyons Spirit, Lyons and Fauquier Gold Rush, Lyons tied for 1st in Pool Play) N/A
23U Tournament Suspended due to Rain (Keystone Stingers, Bedford and Central PA Krunch, Dauphin 1st and 2nd in Pool Play) N/A
WMS Stripes and Strikes, Hazleton - (went to WMS Major National, 3rd-Rain) N/A
2022 Open N/A - never completed due to rain (Lyons Spirit, Lyons and FLady Bolts, Ebensburg tied for 1st Place) N/A
  23U Spitfire, Williamsport Strikers-Byrnes, Elverson

2023
23U - Newtown Rock 23U, Newtown (2-0) ------- PA Strikers, Morgantown and Tigers 23U, Lyons (both 1-0) - Rain and never completed
Open - Stripes and Strikes, Hazleton ----------- Spirit, Lyons (Rain Shortened)

2024
23U - Newtown Rock, Newtown, Gold Coast Hurricanes, Severn-MD, PA Krunch 12U, Harrisburg and Tigers 23U, Lyons (4 way tie, never completed due to Rain)
Open - Virginia Mizuno, Nokesville-VA (declared Champs due to rain) --------------- Spirit, Lyons

 

 

 

 

FYI

NOTE - In some years prior to 1975, the state did attempt to hold some Women's Class-B Tournaments, but very little information if any is available

1942- Hospidor All-Stars defeated Norristown Girls for Eastern Crown

* Not Official State Championships, but State Invitationals

Note- Patti Whitman was named MVP in the Central Atlantic Regional close to 10 times

WMS - (Women's Major Softball World Series) - held in Stratford, CT since 2009 (many teams going there rather than ASA Major/Class-A Nationals)

ASA All-America Selections from Pennsylvania
1956
Inez Chick Long  - Lancaster IBEW Girls - (Outfielder - 1st Team) - Batting leader (6-10) - .600
1958
Audrey Betz  - Lancaster IBEW Girls - (Outfielder - 1st Team)
Dolores Siegfried  - Lancaster IBEW Girls - (Pitcher - 2nd Team)
Audrey McComsey  - Lancaster IBEW Girls - (First Base - Honorable Mention)
1962
Janet Dicks  - Reading Crystalettes - (Outfielder - 1st Team) - Batting leader (6-14) - .429
Audrey Betz  - Reading Crystalettes - (Outfielder - 1st Team)
Pat Whitman  - Reading Crystalettes - (Pitcher - 2nd Team)
1968
Pat Whitman  - Glenettes - (Pitcher - 1st Team)
Veronica Maurek  - Glenettes - (Second Base - 1st Team)
Mary Jane Boyd  - Glenettes - (Catcher - 2nd Team)
Pat Lynch  - Glenettes - (First Base - 2nd Team)
Phyllis Shaak  - Glenettes - (Shortstop - 2nd Team)
1971
Mary Jane Boyd  - Wanderers - (Catcher - 1st Team)
Pat Whitman  - Wanderers - (Pitcher - 2nd Team)
Pat Dierking  - Wanderers - (First Base - 2nd Team)
Veronica Maurek  - Wanderers - (Second Base - 2nd Team)
1972
Pat Whitman  - Wanderers - (Pitcher - 2nd Team)
Rosemarie Derer  - Wanderers - (Third Base - 2nd Team)
Phyllis Shaak  - Wanderers - (Shortstop - 2nd Team)
1980
Joan Moser  - Patriottes - (Outfield - 1st Team)
1986
Carol Tarr  - Topton VIPs - (First Base - 2nd Team)
1993
Michelle Collins  - Topton VIPs - (Pitcher - 1st Team)
Eileen Smith  - Topton VIPs - (Catcher - 1st Team)
Denise Davis  - Topton VIPs - (Designated Hitter - 1st Team)
1997
Jackie Cippoloni  - Topton VIPs - (Utility - 3rd Team)
1999
Jennifer Potzman  - Topton VIPs - (Second Base - 2nd Team)
Jodi Miller  - Topton VIPs - (Outfield - 2nd Team)
Gina Novak  - Topton VIPs - (Outfield - 3rd Team)
2000
Robin Zielinsko  - Yuengling A's - (Utility - 1st Team)
Lori Erie-Schmalzle  - Yuengling A's - (Utility - 2nd Team)
Jennifer Weaver  - Yuengling A's - (Third Base - 3rd Team)
2002
Brenda DeBlaise - Allentown Patriots - (Outfield - 1st Team)
Kristy Heyser - Topton VIPs - (Outfield - 2nd Team)
2006
Stacey Denlinger  - Topton VIPs - (Pitcher - 2nd Team)
Toni DiFilipo  - Topton VIPs - (Shortstop - 2nd Team)
Kristie Morcrette  - Topton VIPs - (Outfield - 2nd Team)
Elizabrth Gall  - Topton VIPs - (Outfield - 2nd Team)
2007
Stephanie Denlinger  - Topton VIPs - (First Base - 1st Team)
Candice Clark  - Topton VIPs - (Third Base - 2nd Team)
Toni DiFilipo  - Topton VIPs - (Utility - 2nd Team)
2008
Lynn Spezio  - Topton VIPs - (Outfield - 2nd Team)

 

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VIPs Annual Tournament Winners: Held at Blandon/Topton
1969 Susquehanna Saints, Williamsport, PA
1970 Garvin's Grill, Washington D.C.
1971 Garvin's Grill, Washington D.C.
1972 VIPs, Blandon, PA
1973 Bullets, Baltimore, MD
1974 Parsippany Pacesetters, Parsippany, NJ
1975 Bally Cardenellas, Bally, PA
1976 J.C. Girls, Syracuse, NY
1977 Topton VIPs, Topton, PA
1978 Staten Island Saints, Staten Island, NY
1979 Trenton All Americans, Trenton, NJ
1980 Allentown Queens, Allentown, PA
1981 Topton VIPs, Topton, PA
1982 J.C. Dolls, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
1983 Staten Island Saints, Staten Island, NY
1984 Topton VIPs, Topton, PA
1985 J.C. Dolls, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
1986 Pate's, Allentown, PA
1987 Staten Island Saints, Staten Island, NY
1988 Mets, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
1989 Topton VIPs, Topton, PA
1990 Prindle Royals, Bridgeport, CT
1991 Brakettes, Stratford, CT
1992 NJ Blue Jays, Clifton, NJ
1993 Topton VIPs, Topton, PA
1994 Montclair Majestics, Montclair, NJ
1995 Topton VIPs, Topton, PA
1996 Topton VIPs, Topton, PA
1997 Topton VIPs, Topton, PA
1998 Brakettes, Stratford, CT
1999 Topton VIPs, Topton, PA
2000 Topton VIPs, Topton, PA
2001 NY Raiders, New York City, NY
2002 Brakettes, Stratford, CT
2003 Divas- Linden, NJ
2004 Brakettes, Stratford, CT
2005 Topton VIPs, Topton, PA (defeated Long Island Angels) - Jean Buskirk-MVP
2006 Topton VIPs, Topton, PA (defeated Patriot Gators) - Meghan Wolfer-MVP
2007 Brakettes, Stratford, CT (defeated NY Freedom) - Brandice Balschmiter-MVP
2008 Topton VIPs, Topton, PA (defeated NY Freedom) - Lindsay Trottier-MVP
2009 Topton VIPs, Topton, PA (defeated Stratford Brakettes) - Steph Denlinger-MVP

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