Pennsbury Gems

🥎 What a week. What a season. 🧡🖤💎

The Pennsbury Gems Elite wrapped up an unforgettable run at the invitation only Alliance Fastpitch Championship Series in Indiana, competing against some of the top teams in the nation from Michigan, Colorado, Indiana, California, Oklahoma, Texas, Illinois, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

This team came to compete! They battled their way to the Elite 8, earned their Alliance Elite 8 hats, and played every game under the 7-inning format. Over five incredible days of competition, they left it all on the field—including two grueling days of 21 innings each.

From the very first pitch of the season to the final out, these girls showed heart, grit, resilience, and teamwork. We couldn’t be prouder of how they represented the Pennsbury Gems ELITE team and competed against some of the best national programs in the country. The team compiled a 73-25-1 record!! Memorable.

A huge thank you to Coach Ryan Mahler and our entire coaching staff for your dedication, leadership, and countless hours invested in this team. Thank you to our amazing parents, families, friends, and fans for your unwavering support all season long.

This season gave us memories we’ll never forget. Once a Gem, always a Gem. 🧡🖤💪🏼🥎

Tryouts start this week. Be a part of 50 years of softball excellence. Be sure to register on pennsburysoftball.com.

Gems... CONGRATULATIONS on 50 Years! The recent Anniversary Celebration and Reunion held Saturday afternoon June 20 at the Fred Allan Softball Complex in Yardley, was filled with Gems alumni, current Gems, and lots of memories!

Special thank you to...

🥎 Gems, Gems Alumni, Coaches, Parents, and our Guest Teams that we hosted.
🥎 Les Venella and Kim (Venella)
🥎 Pete, Michele, Anna and Emily Evanchik
🥎 Carl, Cathy, and Ava Storlazzi
🥎 John, Lori, Abbe, and Jillian Evans
🥎 Bob Hobson and Karyn (Hobson) Wire
🥎 Frank McSherry, Scott Molle, Sandy Hart, David Chichilitti
🥎 Mike and Emily Spillane and Matt and Jess Naphy
🥎 Chris and Sophia Defebo
🥎 Joe, Joey, and Parrel family
🥎 Gems Alumni Introductions
🥎 Gems Surprise Guests and Awards
🥎 FastSigns Printing
🥎 Sarah Photography, Farryl Groder Videography
🥎 Curveball Café Concessions
🥎 Travelin’ Tim’s Coffee
🥎 Pennsbury Athletic Association
🥎 Yardley Patch
🥎 Extra Innings Softball
🥎 Jersey Outlaws, NJ Pride, RockGold, Capital District Fusion

Looking already to our 100th anniversary in, gulp, 2076!!

Photos: from June 20th will follow over the next few weeks!!

Celebrate 50 years of excellence with us. Tryouts are now open.

Let’s get it going !!!

June 18

Gems –

Our 50th Anniversary Celebration and Reunion is Saturday afternoon June 20 at the Fred Allan Softball Complex in Yardley, the last day of the 46th Annual Pennsbury Invitational Tournament.

What to expect:

🥎 Beautiful Day at Fred Allan Softball Complex. Gates open at 2PM
🥎 Gems Memorabilia Displays, Timelines, Decades of Team Photos, Message Boards
🥎 Gems Teams v National Competition Starting at 3PM and 5PM on all three fields
🥎 Gems Alumni First Pitch Ceremonies
🥎 Gems Alumni Introductions
🥎 Gems Surprise Guests and Awards
🥎 Photographers, Videographers, Drone Video
🥎 Food at Curveball Café Concession Stand and Travelin' Tom's Coffee of Yardley - benefits Pennsbury Athletic Association
🥎 Gems Alumni Teammate Reunions
🥎 6:30 Remarks & Rededication Ceremony

Spread the word to your friends and former teammates! Currently, everything starts at 2PM at Fred Allan Softball Complex in Lower Makefield/Yardley. Look for details in the coming weeks.

Photos: (a) Gems Teams Collage with 50th Anniversary Logo (b) old Gems team photo 2003 PA State Champs (c) old Gems team photo 1983 Colorado Tournament (d) Gems 14U 2022

June 12

Gems –

Eight days until our 50th Anniversary Celebration and Reunion just in time for the 46th Annual Pennsbury Invitational Tournament on Saturday afternoon June 20 at the Fred Allan Softball Complex in Yardley.

What to expect:

🥎 Beautiful Day at Fred Allan Softball Complex. Gates open before 2PM
🥎 Gems Memorabilia Displays, Timelines, Decades of Team Photos*, Message Boards
🥎 Gems Teams v National Competition Starting at 3PM and 5PM on all three fields
🥎 Gems Alumni First Pitch Ceremonies
🥎 Gems Alumni Introductions
🥎 Gems Surprise Guests and Awards
🥎 Photographers, Videographers, Drone Video
🥎 Food at Curveball Café Concession Stand benefits Pennsbury Athletic Association
🥎 Gems Alumni Teammate Reunions
🥎 Rededication Closing

*Photo QR Code for downloading to your email.

Spread the word to your friends and former teammates! Currently, everything starts before 2PM at Fred Allan Softball Complex in Lower Makefield/Yardley. Look for details in the coming weeks.

Photos: (a) Gems 1983 Colorado Coach Art Coleman (b) Gems Gold 2016 (c) Gems 10U PA State Champs 2017 (d) Gems 14U 2017, (e) Gems Gold 2022, (f) Gems Black 2022, (g) Gems 23U 2023

The Pennsbury Gems 14U Elite team had an outstanding weekend at the Jersey Outlaws Summer Showcase, finishing a perfect 7-0 and bringing home the championship!

We couldn’t be more proud of the way these athletes represented the Pennsbury Gems organization both on and off the field. Congratulations to our players, coaches, and families on a fantastic weekend and an unforgettable championship run!