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Athletes. Scholars. Champions.

Competing at the highest level of AZ 18U fastpitch since 1986 — developing players on the field, in the classroom, and for the next level.

40Years Strong
45Tournament Championships
11ASA Nationals Qualifications
230+College Players

Our Mission

Founded in 1986 by Bob Hamacher, the Roadrunner Softball Organization develops the talents and aspirations of young women in fastpitch softball by competing at the highest level against the toughest competition in the country. The program is committed to an environment where every athlete reaches her full potential — on the field and in the classroom — while growing into a caring, productive member of her community. Coaches and parents work side by side to help these young women flourish, earn scholarships, and receive a quality college education.

Our Primer

Believe

Mental readiness first. Confidence is trained, not wished for.

Build

Skill, strength, and verified measurables — built rep by rep, measured honestly.

Become

Student-athletes ready for college softball and for what comes after it.

Our Path

Our Path graphic: Mental Readiness at the center, surrounded by Athleticism and Fitness, Offense and Batting, Defense and Fielding, and Team Synergy and Cohesion — Believe. Build. Become.

Mental Readiness

The center of the path — focus, confidence, and composure when the game speeds up.

Offense / Batting

Barrel control, situational hitting, and pressure at the plate.

Defense / Fielding

First-step quickness, clean transfers, and outs recorded.

Athleticism / Fitness

Speed, strength, and the durability to hold up across a full season.

Team Synergy / Cohesion

Trust, communication, and one standard in the dugout and on the field.

THE PRIMER

The Primer app icon - Our Path, the five circles

The Primer is our player-development program. Every Roadrunner works five circles each week — Offense, Defense, Athleticism, Team Synergy, Mental Readiness.

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Program History

Championship seasons are highlighted in gold.

1993
ASA Western Regional Champions · 5th, ASA Nationals
1995
ASA State Champions · Regional Champions
1996
ASA State Champions · 9th, ASA Nationals
1997
ASA State Runner-Up · 17th, ASA Nationals
1999
ASA Gold Regional Champions · Gold Nationals Runner-Up
2002
AZ State Champions · USSSA State Champions · 17th, ASA Nationals
2003
7th, ASA Nationals · ASA State Runner-Up · USSSA State Champions
2004
3rd, ASA Nationals · State Champions
2005
ASA State Champions · 17th, ASA Nationals · USSSA State Champions
2006
ASA State Champions · 15th, ASA Nationals · USSSA State Champions
2007
Regional Champions · 13th, ASA Nationals
2008
State Runner-Up · 17th, ASA Nationals · Canada Cup Pool Champions
2009
USSSA State Champions
2024
AFA Nationals
2025
AFA Nationals
2026
AFA Nationals

Coming Up

Live Schedule & Scores — GameChanger

AFAAFA YumaNov 7–8, 2026Yuma, AZ
AFAAFA TournamentNov 14–15, 2026Maricopa, AZ
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PGFPGF Christmas ClassicDec 5–6, 2026Phoenix, AZ
PracticeTeam PracticeDec 12–13, 2026Tucson, AZ
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From the team's proposed fall 2026 schedule — events can change; game times and field assignments post to the team social accounts as brackets are released. The team practices Wednesdays and on non-tournament weekends.

18U Roster

Mianah Bravo
Mianah Bravo,   #1Class of 2028 • RF / 2B
Kai Nogle
Kai Nogle,   #5Class of 2029 • C / 1B
Bella Sanspree
Bella Sanspree,   #7Class of 2028 • C / RF
Kynadi Wilkinson
Kynadi Wilkinson,   #9Class of 2029 • LF / CF
Noheli Parra
Noheli Parra,   #11Class of 2029 • P / 1B
Maci Lohmueller
Maci Lohmueller,   #13Class of 2029 • CF / 3B
Mia Shelton
Mia Shelton,   #14Class of 2028 • P / 2B
Maci Flores
Maci Flores,   #16Class of 2028 • P / 1B
Vanona Long
Vanona Long,   #17Class of 2027 • 2B / CF
Payton Marjarrez
Payton Marjarrez,   #18Class of 2026 • 2B / SS
Maryella Marquez
Maryella Marquez,   #28Class of 2029 • P / SS
Kendra Muller
Kendra Muller,   #42Class of 2028 • 3B / SS
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Jay Trujillo,   #44Class of 2028 • SS / CF

Public roster shows name, grad year, and positions only — per program policy. Schools, GPAs, stats, verified measurables, and video live in the gated recruiter area below. Roster as provided by the coaching staff, October 14, 2026.

Coaching Staff

Bob Hamacher
Bob HamacherFounder & Head Coach
Butch Burnette
Butch BurnetteAssistant Coach
Joe Wilkinson
Joe WilkinsonAssistant Coach
Rhonda Hamacher
Rhonda HamacherDirector of Operations

Recruiting Resources

Every Roadrunner builds one organized recruiting profile: identification and contact info, academics, verified metrics only, short labeled video, current schedule, and character and extracurriculars. Nothing goes to a college coach until the coaching staff has reviewed and certified it.

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The Complete Recruiting Profile

What a complete profile includes, section by section — the checklist our athletes build from.

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Social Media Is Your Virtual Resume

The do's and don'ts of how college coaches actually scout players online.

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The Recruiting Timeline

Freshman through senior year — what matters when, grade by grade.

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Recruiting Clarity Course

A working session for athletes and their families. Students get hands-on guidance for:

  • Making their Athlete 360 Worksheet
  • Building a List of Schools
  • Building a Profile Sheet
  • Contacting Coaches
  • Being Eligible for Recruitment

Held periodically; sessions are announced through the team accounts and GameChanger.

For College Recruiters

Full athlete profiles — stats, verified measurables, video, and schedules — live in a gated recruiter area. To see individual player profiles, you first request access with your name, email, and school (if applicable). The coaching staff reviews and approves every request by hand before any profile is visible — no open access, no exceptions.

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Game-day graphics, schedule updates, and final scores are posted to the team accounts as games are played.

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