Gulf Coast Storm 12U Takes Second In Gulf Coast Nationals

July 16, 2014

The Gulf Coast Storm 12U travel baseball team placed second in the 11-team Nations Gulf Coast Elite National Championships this past weekend at the NEP ballpark.

After losing their first bracket game in the double elimination tournament, the Gulf Coast Storm battled back to win five straight.  The Storm won the first championship game, forcing a second winner-take-all game.

The Gulf Coast Storm will play their last tournament of the year this weekend in Biloxi. Gulf Coast Storm team members are from the Pace, Pensacola and Cantonment areas.

Pictured: (front, L-R) Trevor Norton, Adam Nisewonger, Grant Gill, Cody Gavin, John Pinette,  Hunter Smith, (back, L-R) Parker Tubb, Cole Fryman, Cameron Bailey, T.J. McCants, Timmy Williams, Sam Shackle and Chase Tolbert. Not pictured are Head Coach Matt Faust and Assistant Coach Mike Norton. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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2 Responses to “Gulf Coast Storm 12U Takes Second In Gulf Coast Nationals”

  1. david bowen on July 17th, 2014 7:11 am

    Congratulations guys!!! There is no substitute for hard work and preparation. Good luck as you prepare for the Biloxi tournament. Continue to make Northwest Florida proud. David Bowen

  2. Proud Parent on July 16th, 2014 7:09 am

    Also not pictured are Assistant Coaches Chris Gavin and Neal Tolbert. Special thanks to Travis Fryman for all the hours he put in at Storm practices working with each one of the players this year.

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