Barbers Hill OK in 4A

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Houston Chronicle

Barbers Hill OK in 4A

Considering how successful they've been, it's easy to forget the Barbers Hill Eagles haven't been competing in Class 4A for long.

Last year, their first in 4A, they made it to the Region III-4A semifinals before losing to Montgomery.

This year, the Eagles (17-3, 7-0 District 21-4A) have ascended to the top of the area 4A rankings.

They are fifth in the state and likely will be a contender for the regional title when the playoffs begin in May.

One reason is a deep pitching staff. Ross Hales (6-0, 1.37 ERA), Hunter Silva (3-0, 1.79 ERA) and Kendall Thamm (2-1, 1.17 ERA) all have sub-2.00 ERAs.

The fourth starter, Jonathan Kelly, has a 4-1 record.

"We feel very lucky," Barbers Hill coach Gil Stalbaum said. "This is probably the best staff in the history of the school. We feel fortunate because we're able to limit pitches and everyone is staying healthy."

[Guest rambleonus]

I hope all those guys are seniors.  How does their JV look this year?

[Socrates]

Doesn't matter, they just reload.

[EAGLE07]

I hope all those guys are seniors.  How does their JV look this year?

The four BH pitchers are seniors. All have signed to play at the next level. However, BH will have @ least 4 above average pitchers next year...Burditt, Peterson, Bounds, Rocha, et al. In my opinion BH will be a contender for the district title again next year.