SaddleBrooke’s Scott Lundgren, Fall World Champ (65AAA Senior), in Vegas
King Mitchell
Rokay, softball junkies, here’s the past and future in the action-packed world of SaddleBrooke softball. You won’t be a-readin’ this until December, and our Veterans Day Tourney, sponsored by Debra Miller-State Farm, will be “in the books” by then. Thanks again! Next up? St. Paddy’s Day Tourney in March.
Fall League Action
Well, folks, at writing time we’re just three weeks into the fall season, which runs through Friday, Dec. 12, and the softball is heating up just as the weather is cooling down. The snowbirds are back in town (mostly), and the rosters are packed.
On Mondays in Recreational (single A), Catalina Family Dental is off to a 2-0 start over Community Church of SaddleBrooke at 0-2. Over to Community (AAA), Heredia’s Landscaping, Lynda Meyer-Long Realty, and Shifren Physical Therapy are all tied at 2-2. We could have a season-long battle!
Tuesday is Competitive (AAAA) only this fall, and as the birds have flocked back into town, there are three teams. Hardin Brothers Automotive is off to a smokin’ start at 4-0, with Concierge A/C and Dominick’s Real Italian both currently the “hammerees” at 1-3 each.
On Wednesdays in Sidewinder (AA), The Moore Advantage Team Real Estate is off to a 2-1 start over Tom Ottaway-State Farm at 1-2.
Thursday is Coyote day (65-plusers), and Ambient Air H&C is 2-1 over their H&C colleagues Twin Lake Air at 1-2.
On Fridays in Competitive, Ridgeview Physical Therapy has massaged its way to a 4-0 league lead, while both Hughes Credit Union and SaddleBrooke TWO are languishing at 1-3. In Community, there’s a battle with Harn Legacy, Oro Ford, and Red Earth Tile in a tight battle, all at 2-2.
Our Own SaddleBrooke World Champ!
That’s right, fans, while the rest of the SB softball world snoozed (on break), our own Scott Lundgren and his “traveling team,” the Arizona Monsoon (65AAA Senior), cruised up to Lost Wages and on Sept. 25 defeated Albuquerque Asphalt 12-3 for the 2025 Fall World Championship. Playing second base for the Monsoon, Scotty batted .700 for the tournament, with one homer! Congrats, Scott!
And the “Rattlers”!
And, oh, by the way, The Rattlers (all-SaddleBrooke-players team) managed, organized, and ramrodded by longtime SB softballer Debbie Seguin, traveled up to Payson in early September and took the weekend 60+ championship.
Post-Game Wrap
Annnnd cut! That’s a wrap, folks! Fall League games are daily, Monday through Friday, starting at 8 a.m. There are three games a day on Mondays and Fridays, two on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and just one on Thursdays. So, beat the heat; come on down early! Practices are on Saturday when you can tune the bat and glove. If you want more info, come on down to the field. Someone will yap with you. Or you can surf the Association (the SSSA) at saddlebrookesoftball.com.
The St. Patrick’s Day Tournament will be in March. Put it on the calendar.