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Well if everyone out there is anything like me the indoor winter training thing has just about run its coarse.30 days from now theres typically some 50 degree days hanging around.Here in C.C. instead of being the smallest school in 3A we are going back to our normal larger school in 2A.Of coarse it certain things stay on certain paths it won"t matter but theres always hope.We are adding another pitcher this year that will give our #1 pitcher a real run for his money.Should be real fun watching that play out thru the year.Our abundence of LH pitchers is over.A real possibility we won't have one.Tho that should not be the case.We are dropping P.C. off the schedule and picking up JCA instead.Hope that game gets played out.The last 2 years the P.c game did not.Weather 1st year and not enough pitching for the week to play the game.Which was too bad as wins have gone in both directions when the games were played over the years.Defense has been the killer for us the last 2 years.Its been so bad most would not believe.Personally with what future could hold I don't understand why that problem is not addressed.Our 8th grade team has put a team in the final 8 3 out of 4 last yrs. walking away with a 1st and a 3rd.We not only have player on the V more are on the way.The first of those teams are in thier jr. year after a youth movement of sorts of soph. last year at the v level.The jca game is early in the year should be a real test.Hope that one gets played.

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I know this will come across as some big talk.I am convinced if things were handled right here.my guys could go down there and win a few games.We played one of those teams last year along with alleman.Went 1-1 and was just out skippedin the loss. The win wasn't close,Didn't realize at the time the quality of both programs.What a shame oh the possibilities.

Originally Posted by James G:

       

something to keep an eye out on is this pretty stellar tourney in KY that has quite a few IL teams going to. Should be good games, great talent.

 

http://www.hometeamsonline.com...=Teams+Participating


       
wow that looks like it will be a blast.  If my son didn't have an AAU basketball tournament that weekend I think a road trip would be in order.  Good luck to you guys!
Originally Posted by proudhesmine:

Well if everyone out there is anything like me the indoor winter training thing has just about run its coarse.30 days from now theres typically some 50 degree days hanging around.Here in C.C. instead of being the smallest school in 3A we are going back to our normal larger school in 2A.Of coarse it certain things stay on certain paths it won"t matter but theres always hope.We are adding another pitcher this year that will give our #1 pitcher a real run for his money.Should be real fun watching that play out thru the year.Our abundence of LH pitchers is over.A real possibility we won't have one.Tho that should not be the case.We are dropping P.C. off the schedule and picking up JCA instead.Hope that game gets played out.The last 2 years the P.c game did not.Weather 1st year and not enough pitching for the week to play the game.Which was too bad as wins have gone in both directions when the games were played over the years.Defense has been the killer for us the last 2 years.Its been so bad most would not believe.Personally with what future could hold I don't understand why that problem is not addressed.Our 8th grade team has put a team in the final 8 3 out of 4 last yrs. walking away with a 1st and a 3rd.We not only have player on the V more are on the way.The first of those teams are in thier jr. year after a youth movement of sorts of soph. last year at the v level.The jca game is early in the year should be a real test.Hope that one gets played.

 

 

Sounds like the Coalers are loaded with talent. Coal City should walk right through the Interstate 8 with no problem probably undefeated my sources tell me.

 

I think that could be considered wishful thinking.Of coarse thats what this time of year is all about.Keep in mind the last 3 years down there not only can't the "team" catch the ball/play defense.The starting pitching is left to rot on the vine way too often.One thing that might help is the AD.With his kid in HS(fresh/jv) maybe he'll get a clue on how the P.C. On both teams are allowed to happen.

Good luck to CC this Spring. Nice peeps down there and have a very good MS and youth program. However your AD did you no favors dropping Provi off the schedule for JCA who has more D1 committs than 10 Joliet area schools combined.They are a 3A team that could seriously win 4A this year. It will be a big test for the Coalers to see how many balls they can keep in the park that day.

Originally Posted by wsoxfanatic:

       

Good luck to CC this Spring. Nice peeps down there and have a very good MS and youth program. However your AD did you no favors dropping Provi off the schedule for JCA who has more D1 committs than 10 Joliet area schools combined.They are a 3A team that could seriously win 4A this year. It will be a big test for the Coalers to see how many balls they can keep in the park that day.


       
Sox fan and talking JC and Provi baseball...  my kind of guy!  Going to take my son to the JC Carmel double header (closest to wisconsin) so he can see what real high school baseball is like!

I used to do the same thing with my son and we loved it! There is so much quality BB around for them to see and get them attached to playing the next level. I really respect those 2 programs. Yes, recruiting does happen at the private schools (both reached out to my son), and sets them apart alot from the publics, but its always great BB when the CAtholic leagues play in the spring. Enjoy the game!

Originally Posted by wsoxfanatic:

       

I used to do the same thing with my son and we loved it! There is so much quality BB around for them to see and get them attached to playing the next level. I really respect those 2 programs. Yes, recruiting does happen at the private schools (both reached out to my son), and sets them apart alot from the publics, but its always great BB when the CAtholic leagues play in the spring. Enjoy the game!


       
I coached at both places.  Less recruiting than you think.  Mainly cause kids WANT to go there.  In football Gordie never had to recruit.  People came to him.  And if you know your local sports history I am sure you are well aware of basketball programs like lockport of the 70's and king in chicago..  So its not just the privates!  But I say recruit away and may the best school win!  Its a free country!
Originally Posted by wsoxfanatic:

       

LOL! I'm sure many would send their kids that way if they could. You are correct. Win some State titles, kids keep going there, build your program, then repeat!  Where did you like coaching the best?


       
I can tell you I liked coaching under Joe Rodeghero the best probanly.  Great guy.  I was young and a very mediocre coach with a lot to learn.  JC is my alma mater so I guess always #1 in my heart.  But I spent many of the best years of my life coaching and teaching at Providence.  Can't go wrong either way.

First game tomorrow.high probability of getting game in.Sounds like the staff will get in 2 innings each.2016 will not take his turn till next Tursday at first home game vs. GSW.Over the last couple of years I keep hearing about this stud pitcher GSW has.Due to whatever we haven't had to go against him since 2016 started V.I doughbt that will be the case next week unless hes hurt.Could  well be a very early real test for 2016. PC will be a major factor if game is close.Hopefully all goes well in that dept.Looking thru paper some of the just over I-80 teams have put games in the books already.Here we go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hope no one minds but, just can't help myself.Last sundays Morris herald named 2016 Prep baseball player of year.This sunday the Kankakee daily journel did the same thing.Prep player of year.End of year stats..9-0  2 sv  1.07era    108 K's   12 w in 63 inn.   finished season on 40 inning streak of no runs(any) scored.....340 Ba    29 rbi   19 w   9 hbp  5hr.

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