Sarasota Heat earns national tournament berth

The Sarasota Heat 18U Gold team outscored its opponents 37-15 to earn its first berth to the 2012 Amateur Softball Association 18 & Under Gold National Championships July 23-29 in Oklahoma City.

“Not only are the girls tremendous athletes on the field, but they are smart in the classroom,” said Mark Dover, coach and founder of the Sarasota Heat.

This year’s team includes Lakewood Ranch’s Huntyre Elling, Dana Hutchins, Shea Fisher, Jackie Schoff, Kalie Sharp, McKaleigh Goodale, Jenn Trotter and Taylor Newton and Braden River’s Kenya Yancy.

The Sarasota Heat is raising funds to go to Oklahoma City for the ASA Gold National Tournament, which costs about $2,200 per player. Those interested in making a donation to support the team can contact Mark or Dawn Dover at 320-5586 or [email protected].

For more information on the Sarasota Heat visit the organization’s website at www.eteamz.com/sarasotaheat.