Wednesday saw perhaps the biggest celebration of players signings in the nation take place in Huntington Beach, Calif. as 24 talented athletes who’ll play softball in college converged on the Firecrackers’ training facility to celebrate with their fellow players, families and coaches.

Tony Rico, the long-time head of the Firecrackers organization, and well-respected coach Don Minard welcomed the approximate 100 people in attendance as each of the players who attended was recognized for making it to the next level and signing with programs ranging from Arizona to UCLA.

Here are several dozen photos from the event…