VA Phoenix Wood 16U softball team wins national championship in Tennessee
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 2:57 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The VA Phoenix Wood 16U softball team secured the national championship at the USA Softball One True Championship National Tournament held in Tennessee. The Vinton-based team completed the tournament undefeated, winning all six games and averaging over 10 runs per game while outscoring opponents 67-9. The team demonstrated a powerful offensive performance, including 16 home runs throughout the tournament. Head coach Allen Wood noted the significance of the victory, emphasizing the achievement of local players competing at a national level. The championship marks a milestone for the program, which was established only six years ago, and aims to inspire future generations of softball players in Southwest Virginia.
- •Phoenix Wood averaged over 10 runs per game in the tournament.
- •The team hit 16 home runs during their championship run.
- •This achievement is significant for a program only six years old.
- •Head coach Allen Wood highlighted the team’s local roots.
- 2:57 AMYahoo Sports — VA Phoenix Wood 16U softball team captures National Championship
"VINTON, Va. (WFXR) – A weekend that began with one goal ended with a national championship for the Phoenix Wood 16U softball team. The Vinton-based travel team returned home from the USA Softball One True Championship National Tournament in Tennessee with the national title and the No. 1 ranking after a dominant performance throughout the […]
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