A sum-up of Sunday's scores:

This week has had quite some high-scoring games:

CEBC Sunset (A) vs. FCSBC Agape (H)

This game was favorable towards FCBSC. During the first two innings, everything was going fine, defensively, for both teams 'til the 3rd inning. At the bottom of the 3rd, FCSBC scores a 7-run mercy to break the 0-0 tie. But CEBC Sunset was not able to let those 7-runs get the best of them, for they too were able to get a 1-2-3 shutout inning, at the top of the 4th, to slow down their opponents. Even though they slowed down their opponents, they came very close to shutting them down-ending the game at 9-5 in favor of FCSBC.

FCBC Fins (A) vs. SA (H)

Seemed to start out as a "defensive" game and SA led off the game with 1 run in the first inning. They were doing well as they scored another run in the 2nd inning, and three more in the 3rd, and FCBC scoring their first run in the 2nd. But tables started to turn as FCBC scored four in the 4th inning, then 7 in the 5th. This slowed down SA but they also did their best to slow down their high-scoring opponent from racking any more scores. The total for this game: 12-5, in favor of FCBC.

FLCC Autobots (A) vs. FCSBC We Be Clubbin'

This game was quite a high-scoring game, specifically for FLCC; for they scored almost every inning. FCSBC worked their hardest to catch up to their opponents but came up short. With the position that they're in, FLCC's looking like a potential A-team for the next summer season. Final score: 16-4, FLCC.

FCBC 1 Cor. 9:25 (A) vs. CEBC Silver 1 (H)

From what I observed, this was an intense game. Both teams were tied 7-7 during the first three innings, and it seemed like anyone can win. But FCBC saw the opportunity and pulled ahead with 6 runs in the top of the 4th. Luckily, CEBC was able to stop them from scoring anymore. A great game to both teams! Final score: 13-7, FCBC 1 Cor. 9:25

CCU Softball Week #6

Cornerstone Softball: A Reunion

Did a reunion just occur? Are we seeing both Cornerstone teams coming together to play a fun round softball? In fact, yes...both Cornerstone teams, Silver BB and Sunset, have just come together not to battle out for the better Cornerstone team, but to hang out and play some summertime softball. Two things that this game brought out: high spirits and lots of supporters. What a performance by both team! The game was intense, but it was a good kind of intensity; for both teams performed well both on the bats and on the field. CEBC Silver started off well with 2 runs in the top of 1st inning, then scoring 2 homeruns in the top of the 2nd and 4th innings, both by Rob Lem (2nd) and Colin (4th), and then ending with 3 runs in the 6th and 7th innings. But not only did they perform well on the sticks, their defense showed that they were not about to be shutout. Great job Silver!

Sunset also played solid defense and offense! They scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 1st, 7 in the bottom of the 2nd, then 6 in the bottom of the 5th. Even though they scored this many runs, Silver showed that they were able to play an A-level game!

Here are some pics from the fellowship and game (taken by Stanley Ching of CEBC Sunset):


















CEBC Silver vs. Cumberland Blaze

What a game! Though this game was played by the Cornerstone Silver C-team, both teams displayed great performance! Although scoreless in the first three innings, Cumberland was not gonig to go down silently, for they came back with a total of 8 runs, in the 4th, 5th, & 6th innings. Silver also showed that they were just as good, for though they scored a total of 8 in the first two innings, they pulled another run, in the 5th, to make it a victory game! Way to go Cumberland and Silver!

Cumberland vs. CBF

Another very close game! Cumberland pull ahead with 8 runs total in the first 4 innings, but CBF did not give up and were able to tie the game with 1 run in the 2nd and a 7-run mercy inning in the bottom of the 4th. Then towards the middle innings, both teams were able to score another 2 runs, yet CBF squeezed just one more than Cumberland to make the game 11-10 CBF Mo' Yeah! A great game indeed! Great work to both teams!

FCSBC vs. FCBC

A defensive game played by the top two teams in the A-division. While both teams were scoreless in the first two innings, FCBC managed to pull ahead 3 runs, in the 3rd inning; but that didn't stop FCSBC from trying score more in the same inning, for although they didn't not tie the inning, they still scored a run in the same inning. Now with the score being 3-1, FCBC managed to pull another 3 runs towards the end, and FCSBC slowed their opponents down from doing any more damage! Great game!

A nice break in the action.

So far this has been a very interesting year to say the least. It's exciting to see so many new people participate in our leagues today. At the same time though I have to admit that it has been a difficult year for me personally. After coming back from Southern California I was filled with excitement and giddy with joy that I couldn't see past CCU Sports. Softball and Basketball in my mind was life itself. Sometimes I forgot that I needed to give glory to God. I look back at the games we've played so far and I feel disappointed in myself. There are no excuses on how I acted or how I played so far but I have to remember that I am playing for God. Not for the game, not for the competition but to help witness to not only the believers but the non believers as well. It was a difficult adjustment learning the new rules, and mixing the A division with the BB division threw me off completely as well but at the same time I'm still adjusting. Maybe I was thinking so much about my Basketball team that it seemed like everything is Softball took a back seat. I remember a verse that I had one of my devotions on which helped me remember why I am here.

1 Corinthians 9:24-25
Run the race for God

24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.

25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.

At times I look ahead to the future. Like going to New York with Young Life later this summer should be an amazing time of fellowship and leading kids to a possible relationship with Christ. Then I take a moment to realize that I need to take care of the here and now first. My commitment is too important just to skip and no matter what I should do work for God with 100%. I know it's difficult to grasp this concept at times but trust me when I say trust in God. Another thing I will always remember is this past week my pastor was talking about how America these days are trying to take out God's name from the pledge of allegiance, how they are trying to take out His name from national anthem, and how they are trying to take out God's name from our currency. Even with all this happening, one thing still remains. God will always be there for us no matter what. No matter what men try to do to cover God up, he will always be the shining beacon of hope for us. Hope that you all were able to gain something this week. Take care and remember to be safe.

Pics from last week's CCU game between SA and FCSBC.

CCU Softball: Week #4

Hey there softballers..hehe

Mid-season is almost here (this Sunday would be the middle) and that means a mid-season report is approaching. But before that, let's look back at this past Sunday's games:

Gellert Fields

FCBC Fins (A) 11 vs. CEBC Sunset (H) 9

What a battle! From the start 'til the end, both teams performed well on the field as well as on the sticks. In the beginning innings, CEBC Sunset led off a great start with Marc Bartolome & Karson Louie ( correct me if I'm wrong) hitting a couple of home runs to spark the spirits! Not only that, but the team supported each other by hitting base hits to boost up the score. At the same time, FCBC showed that they were not about to give up, for they too showed great defense on the field! And when it was their time to perform on the sticks, they too had a few home runs, bringing the score to a tie (9-9). Though, in extra innings, FCBC was able to pull two more runs ahead of their opponents, CEBC Sunset stopped FCBC from scoring any more runs and showed that they were not about to go down quietly! Awesome game to both teams!

Cumberland (A) 2 vs. CEBC Silver 1 (H) 10

A great performance by both teams! CEBC Silver, coming back from a shut out, two weeks ago, against FCBC 1 Cor. 9:25, came back to a victory against Cumberland.

SA (A) 6 vs. FCSBC Agape (H) 9

Another tough defeat for SA who's record now drops to 0-4. Even the return of Pin Lin could not stop FCSBC from scoring 7 runs in the 5th inning to close the game out. Without key contributors such as Lin, Chris Lee, and former coach John Tam, SA looks for a rebound next week.

Here are the scores for the rest of the games

FCSBC We Be Clubbin' (A): 1
vs.
FLCC Autobots (H): 7

FCBC Ducks (A): 11
vs.
SCBC Legends: 4

Sunset Ministry (A): 8
vs.
FCBC Ducks (H): 14

Young Life P-F-M (A): 15
vs.
Sunset Ministry (H): 7

SCBC Legends (A): 21
vs.
Young Life P-F-M (H): 12

FCSBC Joy (A): 6
vs.
CEBC Silver 2 (H): 11

SBCC Good News Bears (A): 9
vs.
Cumberland Blaze (H): 13

Here are the current standings:

A-Division

1. FCSBC Agape: 3-0-0
2. FCBC Fins: 2-0-0
3.CEBC Sunset: 1-2-0
4. Salvation Arm4: 0-4-0

BB-Division

1. FCBC 1 Cor. 9:25: 3-1-0 (tied for 1st)
2. FLCC Autobots: 3-1-0 (tied for 1st)
3. Cumberland: 2-1-0
4. FCSBC We Be Clubbin': 2-2-0
5. CEBC Silver 1: 1-1-0
6. CBF Mo' Yeah: 0-3-0

B-Division

1. FCBC Ducks: 2-1-0 (tied for 1st)
2. SCBC Genesis: 2-1-0 (tied for 1st)
3. Young life P-F-M: 1-1-0
4, SCBC Legends: 1-2-0
5. Sunset Ministry: 1-3-0

C-Division

1. Cumberland Blaze: 3-0-0
2.CEBC Silver 2: 1-0-0
3. New Start Crosstrainers: 1-1-0
4. FCSBC Joy: 1-2-0
5. SBCC Good News Bears: 0-3-0

There are still a lot of games left! Anyone can still build & improve their game!

Some photos from CEBC Sunset vs. FCBC Fins game: