The road to the 80th Anniversary ISC World Tournament in Melbourne, Ontario, is moving at breakneck speed. Last weekend saw the competitive fire ignite over the Memorial Day holiday, and there’s absolutely no time to rest. We are heading straight into a massive four-tournament weekend stretching across Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
Here is your comprehensive breakdown of where the bids were fought for last weekend and where the drama will unfold next.
Last Weekend’s Action
Joe Santos Memorial (Pueblo, CO)
Down in the high desert of Pueblo, Colorado, teams converged on West Northern Avenue from May 22–24 to honor a true staple of the game at the Joe Santos Memorial. The tournament provided an intense, gritty environment as mountain-region powerhouses battled it out under the Colorado sun, securing vital early-season momentum and establishing the hierarchy for the summer ahead. The winner of the tournament was the Pueblo Bandits
For all game results of the Joe Santos Memorial, click here.
Clark Evans Memorial (Newberg, OR)
Up in the Pacific Northwest, the Darnell Wright Softball Complex played host to an absolute masterclass by the Seattle Dirt Dogs. The Dirt Dogs tore through Pool A, stringing together a flawless undefeated weekend. They capped it off on Sunday with a commanding 7-0 shutout victory over the Westside Jacks. Meanwhile, the young NW Braves U23 squad showed phenomenal fighting spirit, taking on elite senior talent and gaining invaluable program-building experience.
For all game results of the Clark Evans Memorial, click here.
Looking Ahead: This Weekend’s Massive Lineup (May 29–31)
Tijuana Fastpitch Tournament (Tijuana, Mexico)
International fastpitch flavor takes center stage this weekend at Estadio Egresados as a stacked field splits into two formidable groups.
- Grupo A: Peñas Team, Kraken, Maquinado López, and Huracanes CMX.
- Grupo B: CK Sports, Pistones ALZ, TJ Bandits, and MC 77’s.
Action kicks off Friday night at 7:30 PM PT when Peñas Team handles the opening frame against Huracanes CMX.
📺 Where to Watch: Great news for global fans! Our streaming partner Softball Premier TV will be broadcasting live directly from the stadium all weekend long, capturing every riseball and walk-off from round-robin play straight through to Sunday’s 2:00 PM Grand Final. Head over to https://www.youtube.com/@softballpremiertv to catch the live streams.
12th Annual Stampede City Stomp (Calgary, AB)
The Canadian fastpitch scene takes a giant leap forward as Calgary Industrial Softball hosts the prestigious Stampede City Stomp. A highly competitive field featuring regional titans like:
– Calgary Bandits
– Calgary Raiders
– Calgary Jays
– Calgary Pirates
– Calgary Ravens
– Saskatoon Merchants
– Broken Bow Blazers
– Grande Prairie Pirates
– Treaty 7 Kings
– Delisle Pride U23
These teams will battle it out across three diamonds. Friday night features a local rivalry block right out of the gate at 6:00 PM with the Bandits taking on the Raiders, setting up a grueling 15-game round-robin schedule before the playoff brackets lock in.
To stay up-to-date on this tournament follow the Calgary Industrial Softball Association on Facebook.
Rodney Fox Memorial Softball Tournament (Stevens, PA)
East Coast fastpitch takes the spotlight in Pennsylvania, splitting action between the main complex in Stevens and the secondary diamonds “Out of the Park” in Denver, PA.
- Pool A: Sandlot Merchants, Rays, Professional Petroleum, Rhinos.
- Pool B: Team 518, RM Kurtz Enterprise, Precise, Rangers.
The tournament drops the gates on Friday night with a highly anticipated 6:45 PM matchup between the Sandlot Merchants and the Rays. The action is relentless all through Saturday, building toward Sunday morning’s crossover elimination games and the Championship final at 2:00 PM.
Follow the Stevens Mens Fastpitch page on Facebook to get the latest scores and standings!
Hustlehogs Icebreaker (DeKalb, IL)
Rounding out our colossal four-tournament weekend is the Hustlehogs Icebreaker, hosted at Katz Park on West Dresser Road in DeKalb, Illinois. Known for producing hard-nosed, Midwest-style fastpitch, this qualifier will see teams throwing their best arms early in the season to lock down their spot on the national radar.
Stay Up to Date!
While Softball Premier TV has you completely covered with live video from Tijuana, the ISC team will be working around the clock to keep you connected to the rest of the world. Stay tuned to our social channels and official site all weekend as we bring you live schedule updates, inning-by-inning score updates, and final results from Calgary, Pennsylvania, and Illinois!
Make sure to follow the ISC on all social media platforms to get the latest information on this year’s ISC qualifiers and World Tournament.
