2025 Central Florida Fall Kickoff Preview
Prospect Wire continues its Fall schedule with the Central Florida Fall Kickoff in Polk County, FL – one of our most frequent host sites throughout the year. This event will showcase 64 teams across the 13u-18u divisions, featuring programs from all over Florida and Georgia. The Central Florida Fall Kickoff has built a reputation for attracting top-level talent and highly respected organizations in the travel ball community, and this year is no exception. Here are a few teams and programs to keep an eye on this weekend:
USA Prime Orlando (Clermont, FL): USA Prime Orlando is part of a nationally recognized travel ball organization known for fielding highly competitive, well-coached, and fundamentally sound teams. This weekend, they will be represented by two squads – one in the 13u division and one in the 14u division. Both groups come in prepared and poised to make a strong push toward a deep playoff run on Sunday.
NLB (Tallahassee, FL): NLB is one of the most respected organizations on the national travel ball circuit and is a threat to win any event they enter. As the winningest program in Prospect Wire history, they look to continue that tradition of success this weekend. NLB will be represented by two teams – one in the 16u division and one in the 17u/18u division – both aiming to leave Polk County with more hardware for their trophy case.
Southern Squeeze Perry/Penning (Lake Mary, FL): The Southern Squeeze Perry/Penning squad represents one of Florida’s most well-known travel ball organizations. Squeeze teams have built a reputation for elite talent, grit, and resilience – always proving difficult to put away. This Perry/Penning group will look to carry on that tradition as they aim for a deep playoff run this weekend.
Top Tier Roos (Palm Harbor, FL): The Top Tier Roos have built a strong reputation for developing talent and consistently helping players advance to the college level. They are always a threat to win any event they enter, and this weekend will be no different. The program is sending three teams to the Central Florida Fall Kickoff – two in the 15u division and one in the 17u/18u division. With depth, skill and a winning pedigree, all three squads are prepared to make a strong push and compete for a deep playoff run on Sunday.
SBA Clubhouse (Spring Hill, FL): SBA Clubhouse is a well-respected travel ball organization on the Florida circuit, known for its commitment to player development and preparing athletes for success at both the high school and college levels. This weekend, they will be represented by two teams – one in the 13u division and another in the 14u division. After capturing the Central Florida Fall Kickoff title in 2024, SBA has its sights set on a repeat performance and another trophy to add to the case.
904 Cubs (St. Augustine, FL): The 904 Cubs have made their mark on the national travel ball circuit with elite talent and fundamentally sound teams that are always contenders to make a deep run. Their most recent Prospect Wire appearance came at the National Championships, where they battled their way to a semifinal finish. This weekend, they’ll look to build on that strong showing and push even further in pursuit of a title.
Reds Florida Underclass (Sanford, FL): The Reds Florida Underclass have built a strong reputation in Central Florida for developing talent and fielding supremely skilled, hard-nosed teams that are always in the championship conversation. Their last Prospect Wire appearance came at the National Championships, where they had a runner-up finish. This weekend, they’ll aim to match that success and push past the final hurdle to bring home a first-place finish.