If you saw the Nitro play last week in Greenville (up in 12U) you would not think this is such a big surprise. I told them last week they were the best 10U team I've seen this year top to bottom. The Lasers have a great pitcher but the Nitro is solid from start to finish. I've seen the ICE, Hawks, NC Spirit and Lasers all play this year and the Nitro is the most complete. Of course this is just my opinion and we all know about what they say about opinions.