The Butler Bulldogs captured their third straight softball title this afternoon. McKenzie Morenus blasted a home run to put Butler into the lead.
Congratulations to the Bulldogs!
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Greenville Rose beats AK with last at bat
Great season by both teams, AK was just a few errors away from forcing a game three. I know these boys and Bags are hurting right now, but once they return, they need to hold their heads high for an amazing season
Butler one win away, Ardrey Kell has a tough task today
Someone finally scored an earned run on Constance Orr. North Davidson squeezed a run across to spoil the perfect season for Constance, but Butler rebounded and won the game and one more to walk into the final game today. I expect nothing less than a 15 strikeout performance from our player of the year.
Ardrey Kell lost a heartbreaker in extra innings last night. Errors seemed to hurt the knights and Greenville Rose. I also beleive the sheer size of the minor league field may have kept a few hits from being home runs and basehits.
The Knights must win todays first game with Alex Wood on the mound. Alex is a super pitcher, headed for Georgia in a year, he is a lefty with nice action on his pitches. I guess i could use the term "crafty" with Alex. He rose to the occassion versus Providence last week and may do the same today against an awesome Greenville Rose team. I felt really old when I looked at the Rose roster last night and saw the name Trey Little. 16 years ago I worked with Trey's mom at East Carolina when Trey was born...... Man, I feel old......
Someone has to come up big at the plate for Ardrey Kell today, I will guess Zico Pasut does something big and I expect a better game at the plate from Jordan Darnell since he is finished pitching for the season after last night.....
AK 6, Rose 4 in game two..........
Ardrey Kell lost a heartbreaker in extra innings last night. Errors seemed to hurt the knights and Greenville Rose. I also beleive the sheer size of the minor league field may have kept a few hits from being home runs and basehits.
The Knights must win todays first game with Alex Wood on the mound. Alex is a super pitcher, headed for Georgia in a year, he is a lefty with nice action on his pitches. I guess i could use the term "crafty" with Alex. He rose to the occassion versus Providence last week and may do the same today against an awesome Greenville Rose team. I felt really old when I looked at the Rose roster last night and saw the name Trey Little. 16 years ago I worked with Trey's mom at East Carolina when Trey was born...... Man, I feel old......
Someone has to come up big at the plate for Ardrey Kell today, I will guess Zico Pasut does something big and I expect a better game at the plate from Jordan Darnell since he is finished pitching for the season after last night.....
AK 6, Rose 4 in game two..........
Friday, May 30, 2008
Area Players named to State Games Team
Congratulations to these local baseball players for earning a position on the Region 6 State Games Baseball Team
Ryan Stetson – Ardrey Kell
Alex Wood – Ardrey Kell
Corey Roberts – Olympic
Luke Bard – Charlotte Christian
Ty Linton – Charlotte Christian
Danny Vliet – Charlotte Catholic
Carter Bumgardner – Charlotte Country Day
Tyler Tewell –
Pineville American Legion Junior Roster
The Pineville American Legion Junior team is loaded with talent this summer. Many of these 10th and 11th graders will be leading players for their high school teams next season. A summer full of legion ball will help these players gain valueable experience
| 20 | Robbie | Baer | SMHS |
| 2 | Sean | Barcellona | Catholic |
| 16 | Aaron | Barton | A. Kell |
| 24 | Alex | Breneman | SMHS |
| 3 | Ryan | Glass | Butler |
| 26 | Jake | Hall | Providence |
| 9 | Derek | Ham | A. Kell |
| 15 | Jack | Hartpence | Catholic |
| 21 | Stephen | Hasty | SMHS |
| 28 | Jordan | Mackey | SMHS |
| 22 | Colin | Manning | Catholic |
| 13 | Lenin | Pena | SMHS |
| 4 | Derek | Rowe | SMHS |
| 7 | Kevin | Smith | Butler |
| 8 | Lee | Sutton | SMHS |
| 10 | Jonathan | Wall | Sun Valley |
| 14 | Tim | Youtsey | SMHS |
Who are the current 8th graders that will star in varsity sports next season?
After watching Logan Ratledge, Brett Austin and Jessie Rappe play starring roles in baseball and softball this season while in ninth grade, it made me wonder, what 8th graders can step up to star in varsity sports next season.
Look at the incredible season Liska Dobberstein had on the AK soccer field.....
I know a few 8th graders that are going to have a chance next season. Jay M Robinson 8th grader Jackson Campana is a big boy that starred in football, baseball and basketball this season. You will probably hear his name a lot the next 4 years. Preston Tiller has the ability to help the Ardrey Kell football team next season. He is a superstar baseball player as well, maybe he can follow Logan Ratledge onto varsity as a ninth grader? Mike Massardo out at Weddington Middle School will bring a wealth of talent to the high school level.
Click on the comment icon below and tell me about the 8th graders you beleive can play a varsity sport next season. With the quality of volleyball players in this area, there is sure to be a rising ninth grader ready to star on a varsity team. What about track, cross country, tennis, swimming, or soccer?
Look at the incredible season Liska Dobberstein had on the AK soccer field.....
I know a few 8th graders that are going to have a chance next season. Jay M Robinson 8th grader Jackson Campana is a big boy that starred in football, baseball and basketball this season. You will probably hear his name a lot the next 4 years. Preston Tiller has the ability to help the Ardrey Kell football team next season. He is a superstar baseball player as well, maybe he can follow Logan Ratledge onto varsity as a ninth grader? Mike Massardo out at Weddington Middle School will bring a wealth of talent to the high school level.
Click on the comment icon below and tell me about the 8th graders you beleive can play a varsity sport next season. With the quality of volleyball players in this area, there is sure to be a rising ninth grader ready to star on a varsity team. What about track, cross country, tennis, swimming, or soccer?
Sending out Best Wishes to Ardrey Kell and Butler
The Knights and Bulldogs begin their state championship games in baseball and softball tonight.
Ardrey Kell will play Greenville Rose in a three game series. Our prediction---- If Jordan Darnell gives his usual bulldog type performance on the mound and the Knights win game one, they will win the series and be crowned state champions. Defense will be key for both of these well coached teams. A big home run from Zico Pasut sure would go a long way towards a win tonight.
Butler plays in a 4 team, double elimination softball championship series with game one versus North Davidson. No one has scored an earned run on pitcher Constance Orr yet this season, so why start now. We say Butler wins three straight and is crowned state champion
Ardrey Kell will play Greenville Rose in a three game series. Our prediction---- If Jordan Darnell gives his usual bulldog type performance on the mound and the Knights win game one, they will win the series and be crowned state champions. Defense will be key for both of these well coached teams. A big home run from Zico Pasut sure would go a long way towards a win tonight.
Butler plays in a 4 team, double elimination softball championship series with game one versus North Davidson. No one has scored an earned run on pitcher Constance Orr yet this season, so why start now. We say Butler wins three straight and is crowned state champion
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
The 2008 South Charlotte Sports Report All-South Softball Team
SOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT
ALL-SOUTH SOFTBALL TEAM
The South Charlotte Sports Report is proud to announce the 2008 All-South Softball Team. The squad of 14 players has been selected by gathering the opinions of area coaches, scouts and observers. The South Charlotte area may be the top community in the state for overall softball talent. It’s important to note that these selections are based entirely on each players high school performance and do not include any outside softball achievements. As with any all-star selection process, outstanding players may be left off the final team. The South Charlotte Sports Report salutes all high school softball players in the area for their hard work and dedication to the sport.
This squad is chosen from all schools in our primary coverage area.
Jessica Bowen, Butler
Allie Cashion, Weddington
Jessica Fellmuth, Weddington
Lauren Curran, Charlotte Catholic
Erin Kayton, Marvin Ridge
Kalie Lang, Ardrey Kell
McKenzie Morenus, Butler
Taylor Morris, Weddington
Constance Orr, Butler
Leah Quant, Providence
Jessica Rappe, Butler
Kelsey Spurrier, Butler
Mykaela Williams, Ardrey Kell
Missy Wills, Providence
Player of the Year: Constance Orr
Freshman of the Year: (TIE) Erin Kayton, Marvin Ridge, Jessica Rappe, Butler
Coach of the Year: Brian Cottom, Butler
The 2008 South Charlotte Sports Report All-South Baseball Team
SOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT
ALL-SOUTH BASEBALL TEAM
The South Charlotte Sports Report is proud to announce the 2008 All-South Baseball Team. The squad of 15 players has been selected by gathering the opinions of area coaches, scouts and observers. The South Charlotte area may be the top community in the state for overall baseball talent. It’s important to note that these selections are based entirely on each players high school performance and do not include any outside baseball achievements. As with any all-star selection process, outstanding players may be left off the final team. The South Charlotte Sports Report salutes all high school baseball players in the area for their hard work and dedication to the sport.
This squad is chosen from all schools in our primary coverage area.
Luke Bard Charlotte Christian
Shane Basen Marvin Ridge
Brenton Bersin Charlotte Latin
Mickey Brewer Butler
Jordan Darnell Ardrey Kell
Jonny Eaker Ardrey Kell
Ty Linton Charlotte Christian
Tyler Pilkington Weddington
Joseph Shealy South Meck
Richie Shaffer Providence
Ryan Stetson Ardrey Kell
Tyler Tewell Butler
Adam Walton Country Day
Brent Watkins Weddington
Tyler Zupcic Providence
Player of the Year: Jordan Darnell
Freshman of the Year: (TIE) Logan Ratledge, Ardrey Kell; Brett Austin, Providence
Coach of the Year: Hal Bagwell, Ardrey Kell
Major League Baseball is out to Lunch
http://www.wbbm780.com/Major-League-Baseball-Tells-Little-Leaguers--We-Ow/2248736
Major league baseball has taken something positive and tuned it into a huge negative, once again. If I am the commissioner, I have a youth program that encourages little leagues to use the names of my teams and I offer a $7.00 t shirt with any team logo on it. The league makes their money, the teams make theirs and more kids are exposed to the game.
I can still remember my first little league team being the A's and thinking it was so cool!
Major league baseball has taken something positive and tuned it into a huge negative, once again. If I am the commissioner, I have a youth program that encourages little leagues to use the names of my teams and I offer a $7.00 t shirt with any team logo on it. The league makes their money, the teams make theirs and more kids are exposed to the game.
I can still remember my first little league team being the A's and thinking it was so cool!
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
South Charlotte Sports Report All-South Baseball and Softball Teams to be named on Wednesday
Along with our Player of the Year Awards. The voters had some real hard choices to make on their ballots. We will reveal the 15 baseball and softball players on Wednesday
Stay Tuned!
Stay Tuned!
Monday, May 26, 2008
American Legion Baseball
Growing up in Rowan County, NC American Legion Baseball seemed like the big leagues to me at a young age. Crowds of 2,000-3,000 a game, the players were hometown heroes. I cant tell you how much fun the games were.
There are three Legion Teams here in our coverage area. One of those is sponsored by the Pineville American Legion Post 337. The team roster is loaded with some very good high school players and first year college players. I can easily see this team winning a lot of baseball games.
Here is the roster
A couple of names really stand out.
Jordan Darnell -- A super pitcher and hitter, he will help a team every night of the week.
Shaun Wixted -- Shaun has been at West Point the last year. He is a first class young man that everyone needs to meet.
Jonny Eaker -- A lot of colleges are going to be upset that they passed on him, I believe he is headed to UNC-A next season
Mason Bradley -- Very good baseball player, sure to help this squad
All of these players are solid and should help the team
If you live anywhere around the AK area and are looking for quality baseball under the lights, grab your yard chair and head on over the Ardrey Kell field. While it will never be like Rowan County Baseball in the 70's I still enjoy Legion Baseball
TEAM SCHEDULE
There are three Legion Teams here in our coverage area. One of those is sponsored by the Pineville American Legion Post 337. The team roster is loaded with some very good high school players and first year college players. I can easily see this team winning a lot of baseball games.
Here is the roster
| 1 | Evan Wilkerson | OF | Lenoir-Rhyne | Freshman |
| 2 | Nick Verhein | IF | Coastal Carolina | Freshman |
| 3 | Ben Berkey | IF/C | Butler HS | Junior |
| 4 | Cory Lee | OF | Providence HS | Senior |
| 6 | Mason Bradley | P/OF | Charlotte Christian | Senior |
| 7 | Jonnie Eaker | IF | Ardrey Kell | Senior |
| 8 | Chris Moore | C | Butler HS | Senior |
| 9 | Daniel Glenn | P/OF | South Mecklenburg | Senior |
| 10 | Brett Nyenhuis | IF | Ardrey Kell | Senior |
| 11 | David Chandik | OF | USC | Freshman |
| 12 | Steven Baker | P | Providence HS | Senior |
| 16 | Brent Lalas | OF/P | NC State | Freshman |
| 17 | Hunter Glass | IF | Lenior- Rhyne | Freshman |
| 18 | Matt Crump | C/OF | Wingate | Freshman |
| 19 | Jordan Fuller | P | Providence HS | Junior |
| 20 | Ryan Markham | P/OF | Ardrey Kell | Senior |
| 21 | Teddy Ritger | P/OF | Providence HS | Junior |
| 22 | Shaun Wixted | IF | West Point | Freshman |
| 23 | Jeff Barkley | P/OF | South Mecklenburg | Junior |
| 24 | DJ McMurchie | P/IF | USC | Freshman |
| 26 | Beau Tench | C | South Mecklenburg | Junior |
| 31 | John Coppedge | P | South Mecklenburg | Senior |
| 32 | Blake Parsley | P | Ardrey Kell | Senior |
| 47 | Jordan Darnell | P/IF | Ardrey Kell | Senior |
A couple of names really stand out.
Jordan Darnell -- A super pitcher and hitter, he will help a team every night of the week.
Shaun Wixted -- Shaun has been at West Point the last year. He is a first class young man that everyone needs to meet.
Jonny Eaker -- A lot of colleges are going to be upset that they passed on him, I believe he is headed to UNC-A next season
Mason Bradley -- Very good baseball player, sure to help this squad
All of these players are solid and should help the team
If you live anywhere around the AK area and are looking for quality baseball under the lights, grab your yard chair and head on over the Ardrey Kell field. While it will never be like Rowan County Baseball in the 70's I still enjoy Legion Baseball
TEAM SCHEDULE
Wednesday May 21
Thursday May 22
Saturday May 24 Newell Away 7 pm
Monday May 26 Clover Away 5 pm
Tuesday May 27
Wednesday May 28
Friday May 30
Saturday May 31 Kings Mountain Away 7 pm
Sunday June 1 Clover Home 4 pm
Monday June 2
Wednesday June 4 Gaston Braves Away 7 pm
Saturday June 7
Tuesday June 10 Cherryville Home 7 pm
Wednesday June 11 Cherryville Away 7 pm
Monday June 16 Huntersville Away 7 pm
Tuesday June 17
Friday June 20 Newell Home 7 pm
Saturday June 21 Union County Away 7 pm
Sunday June 22
Monday June 23
Wednesday June 25
Thursday June 26
Friday June 27 Gaston Braves Home 7 pm
Saturday June 28
Monday June 30
Tuesday July 1
Thursday July 3
Friday July 4 Huntersville Home 7 pm
Area Playoffs: July 6th
State Tournament: August 5th – 9thsup> –
Southeast Regional Tournament – August 14thp> – 18th –
World Series: August 22nd – 26th – Shelby, NC 2008
Interesting Matchup on a personal level for me AK vs Rose
I went to college with JH Rose being about 100 yards at most from my dorm at East Carolina. The school has since moved about 3 miles away from the ECU campus, but I have continued to keep up with whats going on in Greenville.
JH Rose has a long history of success in many sports, with baseball being # 1. No surprise there, Greenville has an incredible youth baseball program, much like all the outstanding offerings in South Charlotte.
Another interesting side note, JH Rose Head Coach Ron Vincent has a special person that is at his side for all Rose games. His name is Marvin Jarman. Marvin has some disabilities, but no one in Greenville has his knowledge of love of both Rose and ECU baseball. Ardrey Kell head coach Hal Bagwell also has a special person that he keeps in his dugout and gives a uniform to. I am ashamed to admit that I don't know his name, but I know that he is special to the team and came with Bags from South Meck to AK.
This is a tough series to pick, both teams look evenly matched. AK's pitching from 1-3 is as good as it has been all year and that could be the difference, especially is Alex Wood and Ryan Butler play like they did versus Providence.
As I have said before, look for Jonny Eaker to make the difference somewhere along the way. He does all the things coaches love.
Hoping AK can bring the title back to Mecklenburg County, but with Rose on the other side, I know it will be a dogfight.
JH Rose has a long history of success in many sports, with baseball being # 1. No surprise there, Greenville has an incredible youth baseball program, much like all the outstanding offerings in South Charlotte.
Another interesting side note, JH Rose Head Coach Ron Vincent has a special person that is at his side for all Rose games. His name is Marvin Jarman. Marvin has some disabilities, but no one in Greenville has his knowledge of love of both Rose and ECU baseball. Ardrey Kell head coach Hal Bagwell also has a special person that he keeps in his dugout and gives a uniform to. I am ashamed to admit that I don't know his name, but I know that he is special to the team and came with Bags from South Meck to AK.
This is a tough series to pick, both teams look evenly matched. AK's pitching from 1-3 is as good as it has been all year and that could be the difference, especially is Alex Wood and Ryan Butler play like they did versus Providence.
As I have said before, look for Jonny Eaker to make the difference somewhere along the way. He does all the things coaches love.
Hoping AK can bring the title back to Mecklenburg County, but with Rose on the other side, I know it will be a dogfight.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Always good to see someone do well
I was so happy yesterday for my friend Robert Pollack and his son Mark. Mark was hurt really bad in a basketball game about a month-month and a half ago. He has just gotten the clearance to return to sports in the last two weeks. On Saturday he climbed on the mound to start his first game for the Olde Providence Babe Ruth team. Mark went nearly the entire distance, throwing a no-hitter through the first four innings.
Mark still has some weight to gain back and probably some confidence, but yesterday had to feel good.
Injuries are tough, especially when they come at the hands of someone being a poor sport. We are just glad to see Mark returning to his old self and looking to the future instead of the past.
Mark still has some weight to gain back and probably some confidence, but yesterday had to feel good.
Injuries are tough, especially when they come at the hands of someone being a poor sport. We are just glad to see Mark returning to his old self and looking to the future instead of the past.
Catholic Tennis Wins State Title
Congratulations to the Charlotte Catholic Boys Tennis team for winning their fifth state tennis title with the defeat of Southern Nash. As expected # 1 seed Daniel Tobben led his team to victory with a big win in his match
Also winning their matches were Michael Huber, Ryan Myrick, David Anderson, Sean Huber and Jordan Klochany. Their wins put Catholic up 6-0 and forced the cancellation of the doubles matches.
Congratulations Cougars on your huge season!
The tennis team joins the Mens Lacrosse team who won a state title last week
Also winning their matches were Michael Huber, Ryan Myrick, David Anderson, Sean Huber and Jordan Klochany. Their wins put Catholic up 6-0 and forced the cancellation of the doubles matches.
Congratulations Cougars on your huge season!
The tennis team joins the Mens Lacrosse team who won a state title last week
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Ardrey Kell win sets up showdown with Providence
Two wonderful nights of baseball for South Charlotte team. First, Providence pulls the upset over South Caldwell and then Ardrey Kell tops North Davidson to set up a best of 3 games showdown to move on the state championship.
Tonight's game was special. AK athletic director Cheryl Feeney had the Knights Castle ready for a packed house. Cheryl made a super decision to let folks sit on the hill beyond center field. That location is one of the best in the area to relax and watch a game. Good Move Cheryl!
Like I mentioned, the place was packed with all sorts of baseball observers. Jordan Darnell took the ball for AK and delivered 7 great innings of the mound. He may be the toughest competitor in high school sports in this area. .
The unsung hero for AK was Jonny Eaker. He played near flawless defense and came through at the plate. He must be a delight to coach. Freshman Logan Ratledge impressed me as well. BY the time this kid is a senior, he is going to be something special.
North Davidson made it interesting in the end, but a lazy pop up to third base ended the game and sent AK into a battle with Providence.
I am not ready to call a winner to this series, but I bet you it goes three games and I bet you Darnell returns to pitch before its over with. Providence is better set with its pitching, having the extra day to rest. Both teams seem like its their destiny to win a state title, but only one will have a chance.
Congratulations to both squads!
Tonight's game was special. AK athletic director Cheryl Feeney had the Knights Castle ready for a packed house. Cheryl made a super decision to let folks sit on the hill beyond center field. That location is one of the best in the area to relax and watch a game. Good Move Cheryl!
Like I mentioned, the place was packed with all sorts of baseball observers. Jordan Darnell took the ball for AK and delivered 7 great innings of the mound. He may be the toughest competitor in high school sports in this area. .
The unsung hero for AK was Jonny Eaker. He played near flawless defense and came through at the plate. He must be a delight to coach. Freshman Logan Ratledge impressed me as well. BY the time this kid is a senior, he is going to be something special.
North Davidson made it interesting in the end, but a lazy pop up to third base ended the game and sent AK into a battle with Providence.
I am not ready to call a winner to this series, but I bet you it goes three games and I bet you Darnell returns to pitch before its over with. Providence is better set with its pitching, having the extra day to rest. Both teams seem like its their destiny to win a state title, but only one will have a chance.
Congratulations to both squads!
Butler Girls face Central Cabarrus Tonight in Softball
Can Constance Orr keep the Bulldogs moving forward in their march towards another state title? Central Cabarrus will be a tough opponent, but if you cant score 2 or more runs on Constance, you can't win. No one has scored an earned run on her all season.
If you are looking for a fast paced game to watch tonight, head on over to see the Dawgs play! Softball is a great sport for the average fan to enjoy and Butler is loaded with great players!
If you are looking for a fast paced game to watch tonight, head on over to see the Dawgs play! Softball is a great sport for the average fan to enjoy and Butler is loaded with great players!
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Providence beats Nationally Ranked South Caldwell
More to come, but just got a call telling me 10-4 with Tyler Zupcic and Brett Andrews leading the way. huge win for the Panthers!
Something tells me a few Panthers will make their way to AKHS tomorrow night
Great Job coach Hignight
Something tells me a few Panthers will make their way to AKHS tomorrow night
Great Job coach Hignight
Kudos to Hal Bagwell
Nothing is worse than rain at a baseball field. Tuesday night, just 10 minutes before opening pitch, the bad weather rolled into the Ardrey Kell Road area. Lightening began to dance through the sky. Athletic Director Cheryl Feeney and her outstanding staff opened the school to the fans of both teams and vacated the baseball field just minutes before the scheduled start of the playoff game with North Davidson.
Over the next hour and ten minutes, rain drenched the field, even when the sun came out, it still kept raining. I wondered across the parking lot and back to the field around 8:00pm to check in with Coach Bagwell.
Like everyone else at the game, he wanted the rain to move out so they could play.
North Davidson's pitching ace was one day away from being able to take the mound, so tonight would have been ideal for the game to play as far as AKHS was concerned. The sun popped out around 8:05 giving a glimpse of hope to the game. The rain continued and Coach Bagwell put on his teaching hat and made a tough decision to postpone the game one more night in the best interest of all the student-athletes. The last thing AK needed was a midnight finish on a school night, leaving the North Davidson team a 2 hour ride home.
Coach pulled the plug at 8:11pm and went to address his squad. I am sure the kids were all disappointed as no one enjoys a rainout. But Bagwell is a smart coach, he will have the team ready to play tomorrow night and the Knights will accept the challenge of a probable new pitcher. It's not like AK doesn't have their own ace to throw. Jordan Darnell will climb back on the mound and bring his fire and passion on every pitch.
This game will still be a classic and best of all the lights at AK will be dim at midnight tonight.
Kudos to Bags for making a tough decision.
Ironically within 5 minutes of the decision, the rain came to a halt. Tonight simply was not meant to be.
I can't wait until Wednesday!
Over the next hour and ten minutes, rain drenched the field, even when the sun came out, it still kept raining. I wondered across the parking lot and back to the field around 8:00pm to check in with Coach Bagwell.
Like everyone else at the game, he wanted the rain to move out so they could play.
North Davidson's pitching ace was one day away from being able to take the mound, so tonight would have been ideal for the game to play as far as AKHS was concerned. The sun popped out around 8:05 giving a glimpse of hope to the game. The rain continued and Coach Bagwell put on his teaching hat and made a tough decision to postpone the game one more night in the best interest of all the student-athletes. The last thing AK needed was a midnight finish on a school night, leaving the North Davidson team a 2 hour ride home.
Coach pulled the plug at 8:11pm and went to address his squad. I am sure the kids were all disappointed as no one enjoys a rainout. But Bagwell is a smart coach, he will have the team ready to play tomorrow night and the Knights will accept the challenge of a probable new pitcher. It's not like AK doesn't have their own ace to throw. Jordan Darnell will climb back on the mound and bring his fire and passion on every pitch.
This game will still be a classic and best of all the lights at AK will be dim at midnight tonight.
Kudos to Bags for making a tough decision.
Ironically within 5 minutes of the decision, the rain came to a halt. Tonight simply was not meant to be.
I can't wait until Wednesday!
2 Big Time Baseball Games tonight
As I look across the internet this morning, I havent found a lot of people picking the two local teams, Providence and Ardrey Kell to win their games tonight. Providence faces nationally ranked South Caldwell up in Caldwell county. This is going to be a tough game for Providence to win. I beleive Will Helms will pitch for the Panthers and if he can somehow throw a gem and hold South Caldwell to 3 runs or less, Providence can win this game. Richie Shaffer has the ability to produce runs every time he steps to the plate. If need be, he can probably throw a few innings in a pinch tonight as well. If South Caldwell stays under 3 runs, I say Providence upsets them!
Moving over the The Knight's Castle for the AK-North Davidson game.
Jordan Darnell takes the mound for Coach Bagwell. With his talent and passion for winning, anything is possible tonight. He would love nothing more than to keep ND and their two superstars from winning this game. Someone will have to do something special in the batters box tonight for AK and I predict that person will be either Brett Nyenhuis or Johny Eaker. I can see a two run double coming at the best possible time. Both of these kids come up with timely hits and tonight will be no different
I feel safe in saying we get one win out of these two local teams tonight and I would LOVE to see both win and move on to a best of 3 series!
I will be sitting right behind the plate and I can't wait!
Moving over the The Knight's Castle for the AK-North Davidson game.
Jordan Darnell takes the mound for Coach Bagwell. With his talent and passion for winning, anything is possible tonight. He would love nothing more than to keep ND and their two superstars from winning this game. Someone will have to do something special in the batters box tonight for AK and I predict that person will be either Brett Nyenhuis or Johny Eaker. I can see a two run double coming at the best possible time. Both of these kids come up with timely hits and tonight will be no different
I feel safe in saying we get one win out of these two local teams tonight and I would LOVE to see both win and move on to a best of 3 series!
I will be sitting right behind the plate and I can't wait!
Computer Issues
Back online now, computer issues put me down for the count for nearly a week. I have a new computer now and and old one that I need to get fixed to transfer some information over....
My new computer is lightening fast!!
My new computer is lightening fast!!
Monday, May 5, 2008
Weddington and Butler do battle for softball crown
Butler and Weddington will line up tonight on the softball diamond at Ardrey Kell. COnference tournament title on the line. Greater Charlotte Hot Stove League Softball player of the year on the mound for Butler, Constance Orr. Allie Cashion and Taylor Morris leading the way for Weddington.
Weddington will need to hope for 3 or 4 Butler errors as the hits will be hard to come by versus Constance. Dont be surprised to see her ring up 12-14 K's tonight
Weddington can upset Butler if they hold them to 2 runs and play flawless defense and put together 3-4 straight hits in a couple of innings
Weddington will need to hope for 3 or 4 Butler errors as the hits will be hard to come by versus Constance. Dont be surprised to see her ring up 12-14 K's tonight
Weddington can upset Butler if they hold them to 2 runs and play flawless defense and put together 3-4 straight hits in a couple of innings
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Myers Park vs Weddington for SW4A Championship
Myers Park and Weddington surpised a lot of people by winning the seminfinal games on Friday Night
They will battle at UNCC for the baseball conference title, should be something special to see!
Look for either Weddington's Tyler Pilkington or MP's Charles Overman to be the hero tomorrow night
They will battle at UNCC for the baseball conference title, should be something special to see!
Look for either Weddington's Tyler Pilkington or MP's Charles Overman to be the hero tomorrow night
Friday, May 2, 2008
College Football belongs on Saturdays
I just read where ESPN has paid Appalachian State to move their home game with Wofford to a Friday Night. This move brought back memories of something that happened with my college East Carolina about 6 years ago. In the state of North Carolina as in many states Friday night is reserved for high school football and Saturdays for college ball. When you start overstepping those traditional boundaries someone gets hurt.
In the case of East Carolina, we had a horrendous athletic director at the time that seemed to think he knew what was best for ECU regardless of what others may have thought, including the football coach at the time, Steve Logan. Seems ESPN came to ECU with a desire to move a game to a Friday night. This AD, (Mike Hamrick) had previously told the North Carolina High School Athletic Association that he wouldn't host a game on Friday night and would keep them informed of any possibilities that may came up. Essentially he gave them his word. Well ESPN calls to ask and Hamrick says yes without speaking to the NCHSAA or even to his head football coach. ECU was creamed in the media for this decision and rightfully so. Even though it was one persons decision, the school took the wrath. High school coaches were mad, fans were mad and very few approved of the decision. This entire fiasco led to a lot of hurt feelings and damage for ECU.
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Now 6 years later, ASU and Wofford will engage in battle on a Friday night. I don't like it, but I will credit ASU, as soon as the possibility came up, they began talks with the NCHSAA, they kept the local high school, Watauga, in the loop and the lines of communication stayed open. Because they handled it professionally, Watauga was able to move game to Thursday night. While I don't like Friday night college football, this instance was handled much better. Everyone will work through it and both games will be positives.
Hopefully it will be a long time until another Friday night game comes up in North Carolina, When it does, lets hope the schools follow the ASU model versus the Mike Hamrick model in dealing with the issue.
In the case of East Carolina, we had a horrendous athletic director at the time that seemed to think he knew what was best for ECU regardless of what others may have thought, including the football coach at the time, Steve Logan. Seems ESPN came to ECU with a desire to move a game to a Friday night. This AD, (Mike Hamrick) had previously told the North Carolina High School Athletic Association that he wouldn't host a game on Friday night and would keep them informed of any possibilities that may came up. Essentially he gave them his word. Well ESPN calls to ask and Hamrick says yes without speaking to the NCHSAA or even to his head football coach. ECU was creamed in the media for this decision and rightfully so. Even though it was one persons decision, the school took the wrath. High school coaches were mad, fans were mad and very few approved of the decision. This entire fiasco led to a lot of hurt feelings and damage for ECU.
For more on this see
Now 6 years later, ASU and Wofford will engage in battle on a Friday night. I don't like it, but I will credit ASU, as soon as the possibility came up, they began talks with the NCHSAA, they kept the local high school, Watauga, in the loop and the lines of communication stayed open. Because they handled it professionally, Watauga was able to move game to Thursday night. While I don't like Friday night college football, this instance was handled much better. Everyone will work through it and both games will be positives.
Hopefully it will be a long time until another Friday night game comes up in North Carolina, When it does, lets hope the schools follow the ASU model versus the Mike Hamrick model in dealing with the issue.
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