America's Premier Fastpitch Organization
2014 All-Americans
Congratulations to our five 2014 NCAA Division I All-Americans (read more)
Play With Honor
Lauren Chamberlain shares with Firecrackers players and families.
John Dakes Invitational
Firecrackers and top teams come together to honor hero
in a special weekend of softball.
On the Red Carpet
Lauren Chamberlain at the 2013 ESPY Awards
A Reputation for Excellence
Firecracker athletes compete at the highest
levels, setting the bar for the fastpitch world.
Honoring Our Heroes
Worth Firecrackers celebrate their Colorado
victory with World War II veteran, Sgt. Harry Runtzel.
When Beauty Meets Athleticism
Taylor Vanzee fires to first as she gets ready for
the summer championship season
Beautiful & Strong
Firecracker alumnus Cheyanne Tarango (Tennesee) attacks the batter with confidence, focus and purpose at the Canada Cup.
Inside Your Game |
With over 100 teams across the country, the Firecrackers are America’s premier fastpitch organization with players committed to or playing in 17 of the top 25 ranked programs in the NCAA.
Video Guidelines
Tony Rico presents goals and strategies to Firecracker families.
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Events & Announcements
Improve your infield, slapping and catching skills with specialized weekly classes. Attendance is limited. Huntington Beach High School
Read Tony’s Notes on this Course
Where Are They Now?
Former Firecracker/college players catch us up on their lives.
Order your Play With Honor trading pins. (ask your FC coaches for details)The 2% Player
Georgia Firecracker, Haley Cook, talks about the traits of the 2% player.
Firecracker Gear Store
Get the latest Firecracker Gear online or visit the store in person!
Your Firecrackers Gear Store is located at:
18211 Enterprise Lane, Unit D
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Store Hours
Mon-Wed 3:00-7:00 PM
Thursday 3:00-8:00 PM
Fri-Sun Closed
Some fun facts and insight from our college players.
Alumni News
Former Firecracker Janelle Lindvall, Junior – University of Oregon, will join 17 other athletes as part of the US Women’s National Softball team this summer.
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2015 Team Roster
After a two-day selection process, 2 Firecracker alumni – Nicole DeWitt and Jenavee Peres – were among 17 athletes (and three alternates) to be selected to represent the United States as a member of the 2015 USA Softball Junior Women’s National Team (JWNT).
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2015 Jr. Team Roster
College Watch |
Congrats to Katie Medina and the Florida Gators for winning the 2014 WCWS Championship. Katie is the fourth Firecracker alumni in the last 8 years to be on a collegiate national championship team.
Janelle Lindvall powers Oregon over top-ranked UCLA. Her approach:
I’m trying to slow my mind down, so that I can see the ball well in my hitting zone. If it’s there, I attack it.
Academic & Athletic Recognition |
Congratulations to our own Karley Wester for being one of three finalists for inaugural NFCA Freshman of the Year Award.
Karley had an outstanding freshman season at Notre Dame, where she was also voted an NCAA All American. The Wester bloodline still runs strong in the FC organization, with her sister Ali (also a Notre Dame commit), who plays for Firecrackers Rico, and her youngest sister Riley, who plays for Firecrackers Ensey.
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A big congratulations to our Mary Massei, who received the prestigious Big Ten Medal of Honor, which is given to the top male and female athlete at each Big 10 school who demonstrated excellence in academics and athletics. Mary is the first ever softball player at Wisconsin to receive the award. Mary is a two-time First Team Big 10 selection, and she also led the Badgers to their first ever conference championship last year. Mary has overcome some huge challenges to finish as one of the most respected players in the game.
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Missy Taukeiaho receives Big West Conference Player of the Year Award as she breaks numerous records in her first playing year at CSUF. Missy is one of the most exciting players to ever come out of the Firecracker System. She was one of the most feared leadoff hitters in the country, belting 19 home runs in her first season with the Titans.
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Behind The Scenes |
InsidePitch.org recently caught up with former Olympian and Cal State Fullerton Titan softball player Ashley VanBoxmeer and got the InsidePitch on her new facility the “The Diamond Softball Academy,” her preseason Super Bowl prediction and her favorite softball cheer.
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Mary Massei, played for the Firecrackers in 2009-11. Known as “Tenacious M”, she has battled back from extreme adversity with the attitude we all hope we’d have in the same situation.
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As Lauren and her teammates at the University of Oklahoma balance the emotional impact of the recent devastation from the tornados and competing in the Super Regionals this week, I asked her to share her experience which not only helps us understand, but it also helps her by being able to share her experience with others.
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About the Firecrackers |
Who We Are
The Firecracker Organization was formed in 1990 to provide a professional platform for young players to learn and develop the skills necessary to excel in softball and in life.
Rico Foundation
The Rico Foundation was formed to provide assistance to players and programs that have limited resources and to help bring softball to those with the desire to play.
Play with Honor
Play with Honor is a constant reminder that we are thankful to those that provided the things we have today.
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