Buzz Lightning Baseball
Waco Lightning Baseball began in the early 1990's as only a dream. Since its conception it has grown to become one of the finest baseball organizations in the country. The Lightning foundation that was laid, still continues today as the organization strives to develop young players dedicated to challenging the best from themselves by competing at the highest level possible, offering them the opportunity to stretch, to grow, and to exhibit their skills before, among others, college scouts and coaches.
Having no home field, the Lightning teams were forced to play all of their games in other locations across Texas. By December of 1994, Lightning Baseball received permission from the City of Waco to use the old Jaycee field at the corner of 65th and Tennyson. This began a "grassroots" restoration and renovation literally from the ground up. Thousands of donated dollars and volunteer man hours later, Lightning field is one of the finest baseball facilities in the state. Once an eyesore and a magnet for questionable activity, Lightning Field is today a recipient of the Beautify Waco Award, having been nominated by the Parkdale/Viking hills Neighborhood Association. Those who live nearby obviously appreciate the positive social impact that Lightning Baseball has brought to the area. Lightning Baseball field is used by teams ages 13 through 18, it is the host to many area teams and also host many out of town teams for games and tournaments.
The Centex Buzz was formed in 2001 and began to field competitive select teams from the start. With great leadership, and quality coaching it did not take long for the Buzz to also become a National recoginized program. The Buzz program also went through a growing period in trying to secure a practice and playing facility. Through a joint venture, the program secured what is now the Riverbend Park complex for practices, games and tournaments and stayed at that facility until 2005 when the program secured the old Lorena High School Baseball field. This program continued to grow over the next several years.
After long meetings and many hours of discussion, the new Buzz Lightning Baseball Academy was formed in 2007. By combining both programs the BLBA was able to create one of the premier baseball organizations in the country. With instant success, the BLBA is recognized across the country by high school coaches, college coaches and professional scouts.
Instant success can not be overlooked. BLBA Teams are recognized and respected throughout the state and nation as strong and competitive teams. To name all the championships would be time-consuming and cumbersome. To give you an idea of the quality of our program consider, multiple AAU, Super Series, USSSA and Triple Crown Championships in all age groups. Numerous top 10 finishes at World Series events, three National Championships and six State Titles.
he Southern Elite Baseball League consists of some of the top travel baseball programs from Texas and Louisiana all of which have achieved a high level of success on and off the field. The SEBL was developed to help assist each organization meet their individual goals and to continue the development and advancement of each of their players by playing baseball at the highest level possible.
The newest venture and the one that puts the BLBA over the top, is the new SEBL. The SEBL will host several invitational tournaments that include but will not be limited to SEBL members. The tournaments will be hosted in member cities in order to give other organizations that aspire to join the SEBL a chance to compete possibly become a future member. The SEBL was not developed to compete with other national organizations or leagues but to give their players the opportunity to showcase their talents in front of college recruiters and professional scouts.
The SEBL will host Fall and Summer National level tournaments to conclude each season for 15U, 16U and 18U divisions. SEBL teams will be encouraged to participate in National level tournaments and showcases throughout the country. SEBL members will be competing in National Showcase events such as the Perfect Game, World Wood Bat Association Championships, USA Baseball Junior Olympics, TPX Top 96, Team One Baseball and local tournaments.
The Inaugural Season for the SEBL consists of 13 organizations from Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Waco, Fort Worth, McKinney, Lake Charles, LA and Baton Rouge, LA. The SEBL will build on the success and knowledge from each of its organizations directors in order to grow for the future.
BLBA welcomes any and all intrested individuals to become part of our fast growing organization. If you or anyone you know would like to become part of our family, please contact us at WWW.BUZZLIGHTNING.COM
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