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    I think Coach Franklin has the team headed in the right direction.  I think the cheerleaders were not a distraction, but an inspiration.  I look forward to seeing what they can do with a whole season to prepare for.  Best of luck Kountze.

Good Samaritan played High Island's JV.  I apologize for the confusion earlier.

My nephew is on the team, and I wish the Pirates best of luck.  We were able to make one of the games and Joey had several nice runs.  Strong line, great running game, and opens the pass up.  Groveton will be a stiff test, but you've prepared yourself for it.  Be anxiously awaiting the updates as we will be in Houston for a baseball tourney.

Not sure, any guess I make would simply be an assumption.

From friends that still live there, they tell me the younger groups have more students.  They have told me the jr. high has a pretty good group.  It is disappointing to see, but I have faith the 'Jackets will get through this.

Good Samaritan is playing High Island tonight at High Island.  This is a 6-man warm-up game for High Island.  It is only the second game ever played by Good Samaritan, who played Chester earlier this year.

Gotta go with the Cardinals winning it this year.  They are loaded for the next 3-5 years.

Chester PWR's.  Ummm, that's a Piney-Woods Rooter, or big ol' hog.  Colmesneil Infidels Brookeland Dodgers Zavalla Zygotes Evadale Evil-Smell 

Nice post Rod.  Very glad to hear ya'll will be back and in full swing.  It is wild how many stories swirl out there.  I guess in the absence of truth, rumors will fill the void.  Tim Bean 

You're right JWB.  Those that were on the team last year haven't been contacted in any way.  Very frustrating. 

    The following is just my opinion,  Forming a new team is something that is thought of, but it gets harder the older the boys get.  The majority of the tournaments are somewhere other than the Golden Triangle.  Marauder Park has some, but that is it locally.  Plus, to be competitive, you have got to have pitching.  Well, as the teams get funneled down, pitching is at a premium.  Younger teams are more participative, and having just an athlete can get you through.  As they get older though, skills and abilities are a necessity.  Additionally, you get into practice facilities as they get older.  You have to have a larger field, and you really need an indoor cage to work the team out and get ready for the season.  You have really got to have committed parents in addition to the boys.  It is a long season, and having to travel plays havoc on families and finances.  Additionally, when the boys were younger everyone got to play.  It is hard for a family to pay upwards of $150 a month, and have their youngster sit for tournaments at a time.  My opinion is, the older they get, the more you see the funnel working.  Those that are really interested will find a place to play.  Best of luck to those out there.

I think Marauder and Franchise are one in the same.  I am not sure though, and there could be several others I'm not aware of.  I was going off of the teams we played last year.

The following are the teams I am aware of (in no particular order): 1.  Gladiator Baseball (Beaumont), 2.  Gulf Coast Storm (Orange), 3.  Demolition Baseball (Orange), 4.  Prospects Baseball (Mid County), 5.  Xtreme Baseball (Anahuac), 6.  Franchise (Hardin County), 7.  Louisiana Prospects (Moss Bluff/Westlake), and 8.  Bullet Baseball (Lake Charles, La). I know the Gladiator's have already posted their tryout, and most of the rest should post soon.  As they continue to post I wish you the best of luck on finding a team.

Chester is in TYler County, and it has been a long time for most of the schools in the county.

From the megatropolis that is Chester, 1982 graduate Bo Stanley.  He was a beast in every sport, and was a senior when I was freshman.

Looking forward to it.  Going to get D registered tonight.  I always love the laid back, teaching atmosphere that fall-ball brings.  Hope we get a good amount of players registered for another successful season.

I saw this posted on the web site: Fall Ball registration is around the corner.  We will have registration July 23rd, 24th, and 26th in BCLL Board Room from 6-8pm. just curious what the ages are?  Are we going to have a league for older boys?

Come on BC, get it done.

Tried talking our kids into playing our world series in Omaha this year.  I was met with a whole host of "No's!"  They all said they didn't want to go where there was nothing but cornfields.  I'll talk my wife into it eventually.

The CWS is my favorite sporting event of the year.  My wife and kids laugh at me, but I try to block off the whole time and watch as many games as possible.  This year has been especially good, and this finals has been a blast to watch.  Two very good teams, and excellent baseball being played on both sides.  I don't think people appreciate defensive struggles, but these have really been worth watching.

Best of luck to yall finding a team.  Stay tuned and I know Prospects Baseball will probably hold tryouts sometime in September.  They had 2 12 year old teams this year, that will be playing up next year.

Are you meaning a 13 year old team for next year, or 13 year old presently?  Most of the teams will start having tryouts for next years team starting in September.  You might have some luck finding a team getting ready for their world series.  Teams always have kids going on vacation, some dealing with injury.  What position(s) does he play?  Did he play league ball anywhere?

How 'bout them Prospects.  Couldn't have asked for a better father's day.  4 - 1 for the weekend, and the boys played together as a team, putting we before me.  Really an enjoyable tourney at a great venue.  Katy Little Leage is a beautiful park.

Baseball......it will always be the first thing I go to on SETX Sports.  I do enjoy football, but baseball is the greatest sport.

Thanks, I was pretty sure I was correct.  We filed the protest, and they told me I was correct on the call, but denied the protest.  Definitely tough to be the good guy sometimes.  Thanks for the reply.