Critter

True. For a 3A/5A school planning on being in a 5A district.

What is also true, 3A school (Tigers) stepping up their own
schedule to prepare for a 3A playoff run. Was their schedule not legit for a 3A team?

Still, that being said, can not ignore the fact of strength of schedule. These young men love a challenge. Whats to lose?

Well the post I replied about was not only Playoffs.... It was all year long.  but good post and I know they still have to play the game.   Just saying CS's strength of schedule was legit.

Strength of schedule should be taken into account.

GO CUBS!!!!!!!!!!  A.K.A. The home run machines!

Blake Wellmann (Jr) hit a HR last night as well. But the story of the night was Theodore Hoffman hit a BOMB to dead center field for what appeared to be a walk-off 2R HR, but a balk was called as the pitch was thrown!! After everyone calmed down from the excitement of the HR and then the shock of the call, runner awarded 2nd base, they put Thoedore on 1st after that and Brewton hits a walk-off single to win the game. Had that HR stood it would have been his 7th in the playoffs! The Cubs are playing good ball right now, but we have a very good George Ranch team to play this week. Should be a great series! GO CUBS!!! KKD

GO CUBS!!!!!!!!!!  A.K.A. The home run machines!

I will be broadcasting this game.
 
I apologize for the broadcast going down Saturday. My computer over heated and shut down. I was having to broadcast outside and with no shade, the sun was too much for my computer.
 
Hopefully I will be in a press box for this game.

One lost for CS was handed to them by a freshman lefty from Nederland Chad Kemp.

Jake Lemoine (UH/Bridge City) chosen for USA team.

http://youtu.be/xTzrU4RVv44


http://www.uhcougars.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/042314aab.html

Why gripe? He didnt even pick a coach of the year at all lol

For the first time in over a decade im not in charge of putting together one of these teams so let me explain how i at least went about it.

First off alot of my picks were done by the eye test. You can show me a kid hit .450 but if i watched him and another player at the same position all year i could still go with another selection due to just liking how the second guy played the game and what he meant to his team. Stats show a lot but they arent everything.
Second there is not a care to me what level a kids team plays in. Mainly because the kid certainly has no say in that. I do though look at this for example (and im making this example up just to show it better) say a batter only bats .300 but was in a tough district loaded with future college pitchers is in running for mvp against a guy who hit .425 in a very weak district. Then i look at other varibles and the first could easily be my pick.

I never cared about all district picks when making my teams. Some of these all district team selections are made with agendas. I tried like i said to put who i thought were best players together. That being said, i could have been wrong but it was my thoughts. And i never made excuses for.my teams. I figure i watched enough games each year to have enough knowledge to select an honor team. Does it make it perfect? Nope

I stuck to only one selection at each position. This made it easy and if i selected 4 first team pitchers instead of just the 1 then criticism and fairness could come into play.

So basically i went with my gut, let stats only be a guide, kept it simple and didnt apologize for giving an opinion since i was paid to do so. There were plenty of times i hated to leave a kid off but in the end there cant be a ribbon for everyone and to my knowledge kids left off do not suffer any illnesses or lose scholarships.

As for as MVPs i always first go to the district champion. If that team has a clear cut stud on their team i pick them. He was best player on best team. If no clear stud on title team then i might look around and find who was best player around but 95% of time it was best teams best player
Gary does a great job so when i saw that list i know he put it out with at least knowing what hes talking about.

Sorry so long on basically nothing lol. Just giving my thoughts

In an age where it is hard to get much press for our locals schools through media, I applaud Gary Stelly and the work he does for the Orange area schools. Orange area businesses and people are what keeps a station like KOGT on the air, He does more to promote all activities in the Orange area athletic or not than anyone else. I live in Beaumont and wish I could get his signal cause there is nothing like local owned media. 

@4ATxHsBaseball: Game 2:
Brenham 6
Friendswood 5
Brenham advances

Thanks admin for the updates.

Huffman hasn't allowed more than 4 runs in a game all year..... That's some good ball right there.  I think they have only allowed something like 40 runs in 31 games... That's a pretty good stat right there.  CS is loaded with stars but Huffman plays TEAM ball.  I think they take this series.

From what I've seen this year Huffman fields better than any high school team. It's going to be tough to put up runs on them. As long as CS doesn't hit some long balls Huffman has a good chance at advancing. 

Silsbee's Kris Elers with his 6th homer of season. Elers has homered in 4 straight playoff games.

Huffman wins. 5-1. Tonight I guess it was better to be lucky. I'm sure some will say.

Yes

Lol the old man yelling is taking over the broadcast

21-3a moves North.  Players from Silsbee, Bridge City, Buna, and Hamshire Fannett all headed to Carthage.

Middle of one 4-0 Silsbee.

Great playoff series between 2 very evenly matched teams. I was very impressed with the pitching staff from Huffman, really like how they work quick. BC pitched well enough to win most games but just never got going offensively, hit a few balls really well but happened to be right at people. I guess that's why they say "Baseball is a beautiful cruel game", sometimes they fall and sometimes they don't. Tip of the cap to Huffman for finding ways to score when they were not hitting well either, found a way to make it happen. Good Luck next round.
 
To all the BC players, and especially the Seniors, it was a great ride watching you this season and I enjoyed every minute. Proud of the entire program.
 
Rake1

Was able to make games 2 and 3 of this series. Much respect for both quality programs. Both staffs pitched extremely well, especially the number 2,3, and 4 guys. You pretty much expect Smith and Shug to dominate, but all of the other arms were outstanding, as well. Huffman found ways to capitalize on a few key opportunities and BC didn't. Best of luck to the Falcons as they continue on and best of luck to the Cards in their baseball futures. Thanks for an entertaining series.
Also, gotta mention the Uzzle kid. Even in defeat, he plays the game the right way and is a class act.

Brenham takes game 3 in 10 inning affair!! Great game and great win for the Cubs!! Brenham 7 Kingwood Park 4 F

Brenham vs Friendswood next round!! Go Cubs!! KKD