18u elite

2024 – 2025

Fall 2024 Schedule

Aug 24-25, 2024 USA Softball Fall Opener, Sterling, VA 2nd Place
Sept 7-8, 2024 USSSA Potomac River Clash, Sterling, VA 1st Place
Sept 21-22, 2024 USSSA Fall Stingrays Classic, Leesburg, VA 2nd Place
Oct 5-6, 2024 USSSA Madison Small Memorial, Sterling, VA 1st Place
Oct 19-20, 2024 Legendary Showcase Showdown, Virginia Beach, VA
Nov 2-3, 2024 USA Softball Frozen Finale Showcase, Sterling, VA

 

2024-2025 Roster

Mae Brewin
OF
Class of 2025,
Lake Braddock SS

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Malena Cardinale
MIF, OF
Class of 2025,
Yorktown HS

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#7

Rylee Grant
OF

Class of 2026,
Yorktown HS

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#3

#5

Hailey Hackbarth
C, MIF, OF
Class of 2025,
Lake Braddock SS

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#6

Margaret Flannery-Goodman
C, SS
Class of 2025,
Yorktown HS

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#11

Emerson Hersey
P, 1B
Class of 2025,
Robinson SS

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#23

Lilah Hoffman
OF, MIF, P
Class of 2026, Washington-Liberty HS

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#24

Zoe Schroeder
P, 1B
Class of 2027, Washington-Liberty HS

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#13

Shea Studdiford
C, 3B
Class of 2025,
West Potomac HS

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Aarti Nachnani
C, IF, OF
Class of 2025,
Mt Vernon HS

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#5

Hannah Steedman
P, SS, 3B
Class of 2025, Alexandria City HS

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#18

Alana Watkins
C, OF
Class of 2026,
Thomas Jefferson HS

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#28

Reece Wilder
MIF, 3B
Class of 2026,
Wakefield HS

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#14

Libby Morrison
P, 1B
Class of 2026, Washington-Liberty HS

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#10

Maddie Souther
OF, 3B
Class of 2027,
Hayfield HS

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#34

18U News and Updates

18U Magic Elite Captures 1st at the 2024 Madison Small Memorial Tournament

Congrats to the 18U Magic Elite Team for taking first place at the 2024 Madison Small Memorial Tournament!  Keep crushing it out there ladies!

18U Magic Elite Place 2nd at the 2024 USSSA Stingrays Fall Classic!

Contrats to the 18U Magic team for placing 2nd at the 2024 USSSA Stingrays Fall Classic Tournament!

18U Magic Elite Take 1st Place at the 2024 Potomac River Clash in Sterling, VA!

Congrats to the 18U Magic Elite Team for taking the championship at the 2024 USSSA Potomac River Clash in Stirling Virginia! 

18U Magic Elite Take 2nd Place at the 2024 USA Softball Fall Opener!

Congratulations to the 18U Magic Elite team for a stellar start to the 2024-2025 season by taking 2nd place at the 2024 USA Softball Fall Opener (5-0-0) in Sterling, Virginia!  Way to go ladies!

18U Elite Coaching Staff

Karen Walker

Karen has coached fast pitch softball for approximately 20 years, from recreational coach-pitch to all travel age groups as well as public and private high school teams.  Karen played college softball at Bowdoin College, where her daughter Nancy also played softball, albeit on the wrong side of the plate.  (Karen was a catcher whereas Nancy was a pitcher).  Karen currently coaches the 18u Magic and focuses on pitchers, catchers, and slappers.  She also gives private pitching lessons, as does Nancy.  Karen is a litigation attorney as her day job.

Juan Gonzalez

Juan has coached fast pitch softball for over 18 years, at all recreational and travel levels.  He is currently head coach at Washington-Liberty High School, and previously coached at Bishop Ireton High School.  Juan currently coaches the 18u Magic and focuses on hitters and infielders.  He is a sought-after hitting coach who works with players from all over the DMV.  By day, Juan is a highly regarded defense cyber-intelligence specialist. 

Craig Stowers

Craig has coached fast pitch softball for over 10 years, from 10u through 18u.  He is also a well-known fast pitch umpire who umpires high school, college, and national tournaments.  Craig is the CEO of Ramarc Solutions, an Information Technology company with global operations.  Craig focuses on all aspects of the game including advanced defense and strategy. 

Anil Nachnani

Anil has coached all ages of baseball and softball for over ten years.  He attended Saint Stephens School for high school and received his bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University.  Anil is a Senior Vice President at Morgan Stanley.  He focuses on hitters, outfielders, and middle infielders.