06/14/2026
Proud of these ladies!
💜💛 TEAM 1 ELITE INVITATIONAL RECAP 💜💛
This weekend, Royalty National battled through a talented field and earned an Elite 8 finish at the Team 1 Elite Invitational.
While we’re always striving for more, this group showed toughness, resilience, and the ability to compete at a high level throughout the weekend. Several athletes turned in outstanding performances and deserve recognition for their contributions.
👑 TEAM MVP
Bella Tipton (2027)
Bella was exceptional from start to finish. She led the offense with a .500 batting average, 3 home runs, 12 RBIs, and 9 runs scored while also playing flawless defense. More importantly, she consistently came through in big moments and helped set the tone for the entire team throughout the weekend.
💥 OFFENSIVE MVP
Bella Tipton (2027)
Bella’s offensive production was simply outstanding. Her ability to drive in runs, hit for power, and produce in pressure situations made her one of the most dangerous hitters in the tournament.
🥎 DEFENSIVE MVP
Reagan Bennett (2028)
Reagan anchored the defense all weekend long. She handled one of the highest defensive workloads on the team and continued to make difficult plays look routine. Her confidence, leadership, and defensive consistency helped keep Royalty in every game.
🥎 PITCHING MVP
Isabella Smith (2027)
Isabella was a workhorse in the circle, throwing over 20 innings during the tournament while posting a 2.41 ERA and holding opposing hitters to a .195 batting average. Her competitiveness and determination gave us a chance to win every time she stepped on the field.
🔥 Additional Offensive Standouts 🔥
⭐ Lexie Landers (2027)538 AVG | .647 OBP
Lexie was a spark at the top of the lineup, consistently finding ways to reach base and create opportunities for her teammates.
⭐ Hannah Needham (2028)500 AVG | 7 RBI | 1.433 OPS
Hannah delivered quality at-bats throughout the weekend and was one of the most consistent offensive performers on the roster.
⭐ Maddi Hammond (2029)353 AVG
Maddi continued to show tremendous growth, providing steady production at the plate while handling a premium defensive position.
⭐ Blakley Dauer (2029)350 AVG | 4-4 SB | 8 Runs Scored
Blakley’s speed and aggressiveness changed games. She consistently put pressure on opposing defenses and found ways to create offense.
👑 Quality At-Bat Leaders
• Hannah Needham – 66.7%
• Bella Tipton – 65.2%
• Lexie Landers – 61.1%
A special congratulations to all of these athletes. Individual recognition is earned through hard work, but these accomplishments are also a reflection of teammates supporting one another, families investing their time, and a group committed to getting better every weekend.
Proud of this team’s effort and growth. The journey continues.
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