5A Region I District 7(7-5A)

I think that Davis kid from Midlothian is going to be a star  

Midlothian looks fast...decent power...I think if the pitching holds up they may make some noise...of course you could say that about most teams.  Young team.

wow, you Midlothian dads sure like your kids. Maybe monkeyboy will now say something nice about aleebaba's son.

The Lee kid is a stud...how is that txdad1315? ...and by "making noise" i meant possibly making playoffs...hardly brash talk.

Nimitz Vikings defeated the Mansfield Tigers last night at Mansfield, 6-4 in the first non-district game of the season. Nimitz starting junior RHP Brian Jones, threw 4 innings to get the win. Jones left the hill after 4 complete innings of work, up 4-1 with 7K’s,  1W and giving up 3 hits to Mansfield. Jones was followed in mid-relief by junior LHP David Wright in the 5^th and junior RHP Scott Balfantz in the 6^th and 7^th.

My alma mater! Congrats!!!

 

Balfantz is an excellent pitcher...my son has played with him in the past...excellent control.

 

Sounds like Jones had a great showing versus a routinely tough Mansfield team.

 

Kudos

Monkeyboy's kid plays at different school, but his kid used to play with mine in the Summers.  We always joke around, and since this is such a small forum, why not? 

That was a good win for Nimitz, even with Mansfield's 5 errors. And that was not a non-district game. It was on the schedule as a scrimmage.  Nimitz has a lot of talent. Good luck this season.

"That was a good win for Nimitz, even with Mansfield's 5 errors. And that was not a non-district game. It was on the schedule as a scrimmage."

 

Lefthook, that's what I thought going into the game. A scrimmage. Then Mansfield is dressed out in what appeared to be regular season uni's. A fellow from the Tigers media box stated non-district games began that day and the game ended up going only 7 innings.

I was sold.

 

Best of luck to Mansfield this season.

Can anybody in District beat Midlothian?

Don't jinx us!!!

They may be the best team to play in district over the last 10 years

Wow..

?...Desoto?

No not Desoto....Mansfield. !!

Ah.

Are you guys finished wit the love fest. Lets move on...I don't know who's worse, the Mansfield parents or the Midlothian dads. Get a life. You district doesn't compare to Plano's, Coppell's or 4A's McKinney North!

I know...its crazy that we would put information about 5A Region I District 7(7-5A) teams on a baseball forum with the topic 5A Region I District 7(7-5A).

Txdad, what did you expect going to a 7-5A board.?  It's about 7-5A baseball. And please don't come in and mention those "elite" districts. We know where we stand. Don't be so hurtful.

You are right, your district is better.  Does that mean we should not be allowed to talk amongst us?  I don't get it.

Anyone know when UIL will post the BiDistrict bracket? 

Duncanville sure has gone to pot huh?

Coach, they have a couple of good pitchers, but they're D and bats are pretty weak. Made 5 errors against Mansfield fri night. Still, best HS baseball complex in the metroplex. 

Facility has always been top notch. We all got spoiled playing on that field... As far as the coach, I think Fahey is solid. I played ball with him and know he knows baseball. Shoot, his whole family does. Not sure the reason he let the pitcher get so high in pitches though. I'm sure he was keeping close eye on the kid and talking to him after every inning though. I have been out of touch with the program for quite some time now, but when I peek in on them, I see they aren't what they/we used to be years ago...

I deleted my post...didnt want to have the thought that i was throwing their coaches under the bus...they had their reasons for doing what they did and I am not qualified to understand the approach so i will let it be. They traditionally have some solid pitchers there but not normally enough bats to really help them out.

This what you are looking for Lefthook?

 

5A 2012-2013 Baseball Playoff Bracket

That's what I was looking for. Thanks.

Let's be honest.  Duncanville is not what it once was because, like Cedar Hill and Grand Prarie schools, it has lost many of its top baseball players from white flight.  They have the athletes, just not enough developed players at the high school level to overcome this exodus of white players/families over the last few decades, (who are the vast majority of players that are playing high level select baseball in the years prior to going to high school).  However, basketball and football programs remain solid.  .  

White flight and others(all ethnic groups) seeking smaller class sizes, better instruction and lesser taxes.  Kids there obviously have the athletic ability but they would rather be like Mike...Jordan instead of Young.

 

Duncanville dominated for so long since they were the only high school in town I tend not to feel sorry for them the heartless s.o.b. i am...I went to Nimitz in the 80's. :-)

The sad thing is they will never bounce back imo. The early 2000's run was the last from that school I feel.

Most of your neighbors fit in that catagory monkey, and class size is not the issue.

Wow...

congrats to monkeyboy jr last night ... big night at the plate, I see.   From what I have been able to keep up with, looks like he has had a great season.  Good luck the rest of the way.

 

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Thanks Coach!...his offense has been slow to come around but it looks like maybe\hopefully it is picking up as the playoffs approach.  His pitching has been solid. He appears focused. If grades or girls don't get him i think it will be a great finish.

 

Appreciate your insight and encouragement!!

I always tell my HS players the quickest way to stop playing the game you love is injuries and girls. Those two can really ruin a HS players career...

The four Fs is what I heard.  Football, failing, fighting and females.

 

What's wrong with Football? Have seen several great players play multiple sports. 

Blake Brohm was starting DB for WF Rider last year, and signed with OK St. for baseball. Just one of several athletes talented enough to play more than one sport. 

it is a great sport, it just can lead to numerous injuries.  

Big Congrats and Good Luck to the 4 7-5A teams making the playoffs. Hope you guys represent the district well! To the other teams...better luck next year!

 

Go Midlo!