Forney Youth Baseball Association's Battle at the Park USSSA Tournament a big hit

7U, 8U, 9U, and 12U teams from all over north Texas competed in the AA Division tournament and were guaranteed at least three games each. This is the second tournament hosted by the FYBA since making a league affiliation change from Little League to United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) in the fall season of 2012. The first tournament was in March and drew 20 teams.

FYBA President Bobby Bridges said, “There were some talented players that came out to compete and many of the teams expressed a desire to continually come out to tournaments here in Forney.” The FYBA's next tournament will be played on June 8, 2013. “These tournaments could not be possible without the continued dedication and hard work from the FYBA Board Members and commissioners,” said Bridges.

The league host the tournaments to raise money for the FYBA. That money, says Bridges, will be used to help make much needed renovations to Mulberry Park, “We use these fields day in and day out, we want to do our part to help with the maintenance and improvements of the park to ensure the park can be used by baseball teams and kids in the future.”

Bridges also credited the Forney Parks Department for the upkeep of the park and playing fields, “Many of the coaches from other cities have complemented our fields and say this is one of the reasons they will be returning to play in Forney.”

The winning teams from each league received a gold USSSA championship ring and 2nd place received a silver ring.

7U AA
1st Place: Dallas Dragons
2nd Place: Mesquite Wildcats

8U AA
1st Place: East Texas Fury
2nd Place: Frisco Riders

9U AA
1st Place: TTC Forney Fire
2nd Place: TTC Forney Rangers

12U AA
1st Place: Vipers Baseball - Blueridge, Texas
2nd Place: Texas Sports - Rockwall, Texas