The Carolina Cardinals is an organization of girls fastpitch softball teams ranging in ages from 10U to 18U. The organization was conceived and managed by ASA Hall of Honor Inductee, Ray Chandler from 1989 through 2010. Ray coached all age groups and in particular, the 18U team which has been in existence for over 25 years. During his tenure, he never strayed from the simple philosophy of hard work and dedication can make your dreams come true.

The Cardinal's teams are comprised of girls from North Carolina, Virginia, and South Carolina who have a desire to succeed. The level of dedication Ray's teams displayed led his 18U Carolina Cardinals to the 2003, 2005 and 2006 ASA N.C. State Championships, 2003 ASA Region 4 Championship, 9th Place in the 2003 ASA National Championship, 2004 North Carolina State Games Championship, 2004 ASA Region 4 Co-Championship, 2005 ASA National Qualifier Co-Champions, 2005 South Carolina Bandits 18U Hot Time Showcase Classic Champions, 9th Place 2005 ASA Nationals, and to the 2006 USA/ASA 18U National Championship.

Following Ray's untimely passing, the Carolina Cardinals continued to produce championship caliber teams that followed in his footsteps.
In 2012 the Carolina Cardinals Chandler team won the South Atlantic ASA "Regional " 18A qualifier in Chattanooga, TN and placed 2nd in the 2012 USA/ASA 18A National Championship Finals held in Johnson City, TN.

Not satisfied with a runner up finish and determined to continue to follow the path Ray had for many years traveled, the Carolina Cardinals Chandler started their amazing journey in 2013 "Playing for Ray" and once again placed 1st at the 2013 NC ASA 18U State.
That was followed up by placing 1st at the 2013 USA/ASA 18A National Championship Finals held in Salem, VA.

2014 was a bit of an off year finishing runner up at the 2014 NC ASA 18U State and a disappointing 25th finish at the 2014 USA/ASA 18A National Championship Finals held in Mntgomery, AL.

In 2015, the Cardinal's Chandler rebounded as the team placed first in the 2015 South Atlantic Region 4 18A qualifier and went on to become the 2015 NC ASA 18U State Champion, defeating the LLGTM team in a best two out of three series.
The team went on to finish 3rd in the 2015 USA/ASA 18A National Championship Finals held in Spartanburg, SC.

The 2016 Carolina Cardinals are now 12 teams strong and continue to honor the memory of our founder Ray Chandler, by following the vision and direction of hard work and dedication to make your dreams come true!