Contrary to the HSBB schedule, all first round games are scheduled for 4 p.m. today, not 5 p.m.
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Salem had an awesome game today when they showed up and played their hearts out at Cox High School. Cox didn't know what hit them when a different Salem team showed up to play today. It made some of them a little mad. Can't wait to see what Salem has in store for the rest of the tourney.
Tallwood 4 First Colonial 3
Tallwood got on the board with 3 in the top of the first. 2 walks, a hit batter sandwiched around a couple of hits and a sac fly. They extended the lead to 4-0 with an unearned in the 2nd. Farmer pitched out of baseloaded jam in the 4th. In the 5th FC battled back to cut the lead to 4-2 when Miles Shipp tripled home one run and scored himself on a sac fly by F Barry. Farmer started the 5th with a walk and was relieved. The kid (Sorry no name) pitched out of a 2nd and 3rd jam in the 6th and in the bottom of the 7th Ryan Sykes hit a shot to right field that hopped over the fence for a ground rule double. Barry scored and A wright had to return to 3rd. He would have tied the game up for sure. The kid struck out the the last fc batter for a big victory for tallwood. Dj Rathbone pitched 5 scoreless innings for FC in relief.
Sorry for lack of information for the tallwood players. Congratulation for their victory.
fc v dad
Tallwood got on the board with 3 in the top of the first. 2 walks, a hit batter sandwiched around a couple of hits and a sac fly. They extended the lead to 4-0 with an unearned in the 2nd. Farmer pitched out of baseloaded jam in the 4th. In the 5th FC battled back to cut the lead to 4-2 when Miles Shipp tripled home one run and scored himself on a sac fly by F Barry. Farmer started the 5th with a walk and was relieved. The kid (Sorry no name) pitched out of a 2nd and 3rd jam in the 6th and in the bottom of the 7th Ryan Sykes hit a shot to right field that hopped over the fence for a ground rule double. Barry scored and A wright had to return to 3rd. He would have tied the game up for sure. The kid struck out the the last fc batter for a big victory for tallwood. Dj Rathbone pitched 5 scoreless innings for FC in relief.
Sorry for lack of information for the tallwood players. Congratulation for their victory.
fc v dad
PA-6, Kellam-3
Hendrix started out a little wild, walking 4 batters in the 1st inning. Kellam only scored 1 in the 1st. Kellam then scored 2 in the 3rd, one of Justin Neuman's single through the drawn in infield. Sean Ray held PA scoreless until the 4th when PA finally strung together some hits, a hit batter with the bases loaded, and a wild pitch for a 4 run 4th. Hendrix settled down and pitched well the rest of the game, finishing with 11 strikeouts. PA plays Salem tomorrow at Landstown at 5.
Hendrix started out a little wild, walking 4 batters in the 1st inning. Kellam only scored 1 in the 1st. Kellam then scored 2 in the 3rd, one of Justin Neuman's single through the drawn in infield. Sean Ray held PA scoreless until the 4th when PA finally strung together some hits, a hit batter with the bases loaded, and a wild pitch for a 4 run 4th. Hendrix settled down and pitched well the rest of the game, finishing with 11 strikeouts. PA plays Salem tomorrow at Landstown at 5.
Wow!!! Isn't baseball a great game. You never know who is going to win.
Congrats to all of the winners yesterday. It sure changes the look of the tourney.
Does anyone know what time the first game is suppose to start today? The paper says 4pm, the beach district official schedule says 5pm.
Congrats to all of the winners yesterday. It sure changes the look of the tourney.
Does anyone know what time the first game is suppose to start today? The paper says 4pm, the beach district official schedule says 5pm.
By the way, "the bunt is a powerful weapon!" Just ask coach Conroy at Cox. Salem used 8 bunts, 4 in one inning.
games today are at 4 (ocean lakes vs. tallwood), and 7 (PA vs. Salem) all at landstown high school
Congrats to Tallwood, who at the beginning of the season was tagged by one Beacon reporter as being "the longest of the longshots". Mat Farmer pitched 4 solid innings. Ryan Cooper came in relief and dispite the razzing coming from the FC dugout, he persevered. Barry Long had a few key hits and had some awesome defensive plays at 2nd. Winton Weather was outstanding behind the dish, keeping FC runners from advancing. David Hughs had several put outs in right field. Vinny Pellegrino had 2 monster hits and was robbed by an outstanding defensive play by Toph in center.
I heard the games were tomorrow at 4 and 7 not today. Has anyone else heard that?
The games are definitely Wednesday at 4 and 7. Tallwood and Ocean Lakes play first followed by Princess Anne and Salem
Okay, now I am really confused. The paper says the games are today, the beach district schedule says the games are today. Where are you guys getting the info that the games are Wednesday? 
The games are definately Wednesday. I just called Landstown HS and asked their front office. Wed at 4 and 7. I know the schedule says Tuesday, and I don't know why there would be a change, but what are you going to do?? Go out Wed and watch I guess.
Great game at Kempsville yesterday. Timely hitting by Ocean Lakes including a GRAND SLAM home run in the top of the third by Derek Trueblood from Ocean Lakes. Matt Little and Adam Honeyhutt also had round trippers for Kempsville. Kempsville loaded the bases in the bottom of the sixth and the bottom of the seventh but could only push one run across. Final score 8-6 Ocean Lakes
bballfan14/observer:
Confirmed, apparently there was some scheduling error with the umpires and most of the better umpires were already scheduled to umpire elsewhere, so the coaches voted to play tomorrow and thursday instead.
Confirmed, apparently there was some scheduling error with the umpires and most of the better umpires were already scheduled to umpire elsewhere, so the coaches voted to play tomorrow and thursday instead.
Tyree's Association has a group of "better umpires"?!? Isn't that an oxymoron?
I have been watching games and reading these postes all season long. Before the season all the focus was on Cox then it turned to FC when they made their run for the beach title. Now that the tournament has come with Cox and Fc getting knocked out in the first round. Could we please give some credit to some other teams and other players other than thos who play for Cox and FC. Just las week you all were talking about how Tallwood should not have even been in this tournament and now they are moving on to the second round. And how about Salem picking up an outstanding victory over the Falcons who claimed they had the best chance to run for the STATE title. Now all they can do is sit back and watch. I guess all this proves is that talk is nothing. The team taht shows up and wants it the most will take it, and you can't count any team in the beach out, especially with everyone now competing for a regional bid. Good luck to all the remaing tounament teams.
In all due respect. Tallwood happened to win one big game against FC! I give them all the credit for that --they played an outstanding game. However, FC and Cox played 20 games and came in 1st and 2nd in the beach respectively. They deserve all accolades given to them. One game does not make an outstanding team!
justafan2
Yes I agree that FC and Cox deserve credit for their regular seasons. But big teams step up in big games and neither team stepped up. Now FC already has their spot in the regionals so it wasn't necissarily crunch time for them. But it was for Cox and by all of their preseason talk I expected them to be a contender for the regional championship. I think more credit should be givin to the other contending teams in the beach district. How far do some of these teams, like Salem, have to go before they earn the respect that they once had?
Yes I agree that FC and Cox deserve credit for their regular seasons. But big teams step up in big games and neither team stepped up. Now FC already has their spot in the regionals so it wasn't necissarily crunch time for them. But it was for Cox and by all of their preseason talk I expected them to be a contender for the regional championship. I think more credit should be givin to the other contending teams in the beach district. How far do some of these teams, like Salem, have to go before they earn the respect that they once had?
J-wooley-12
One game doesn't make a season. In my opinion Cox, Salem & Kellam were underachievers. FC, Kempsville & OL were overachievers. PA did what was expected a very solid season. Landstown, GR, Tallwood & Bayside were sitting at the bottom of the standings as expected
One game doesn't make a season. In my opinion Cox, Salem & Kellam were underachievers. FC, Kempsville & OL were overachievers. PA did what was expected a very solid season. Landstown, GR, Tallwood & Bayside were sitting at the bottom of the standings as expected
How soon until the Cox fans start asking for their coach to be fired?
Redbird- Is that a cut at the Cox fans or the Coach?? I would have expected more from you....I'm not that close to the situation over there yet (gimme a couple of years), but we're talking about BASEBALL here. The best or most talented team doesn't always win and its not necessarily the coach's fault when they lose...
Redbird,
You certainly are a rabble rouser. Do you have a point to your comment?
You certainly are a rabble rouser. Do you have a point to your comment?
It is directed at the Cox fans, not the coach. It is directed towards everyone on here who was saying Cox would win it all. The only problem is that my words sting more now that Cox lost.
Driller and I had this conversation on this board in the preseason.
estimator,
Are you asking for a new coach?
Driller and I had this conversation on this board in the preseason.
estimator,
Are you asking for a new coach?
Redbird,
Show me one thread on here where a Cox fan said they would win it all. Go ahead...show me. You can't because it doesn't exist. You never cite facts. You are but a mere trouble maker who likes to stir the pot and see how many people you can lure into arguing. Your comments and your attitudes displayed on this site are unhealthy and disrespectful to the good people who created it for our positive use and to the good people who use it to share and discuss positive information.
Show me one thread on here where a Cox fan said they would win it all. Go ahead...show me. You can't because it doesn't exist. You never cite facts. You are but a mere trouble maker who likes to stir the pot and see how many people you can lure into arguing. Your comments and your attitudes displayed on this site are unhealthy and disrespectful to the good people who created it for our positive use and to the good people who use it to share and discuss positive information.
Coach Conroy has led the falcons to back back second place finishes in a very tough district.
He was also Beach District Coach of the Year in 2003
I personally think the district tournament needs to become double elimination. Most college conference tournaments are double. Single elimination belittles the regular season. Seeding does'nt matter. What's a few extra games gonna do. Most kids have played upwards of 50 in a season during AAU
He was also Beach District Coach of the Year in 2003
I personally think the district tournament needs to become double elimination. Most college conference tournaments are double. Single elimination belittles the regular season. Seeding does'nt matter. What's a few extra games gonna do. Most kids have played upwards of 50 in a season during AAU
redbird,
Tyree's Association has a group of "better umpires"?!? Isn't that an oxymoron?
If you have played and travel as much as you have stated, you should know the quality of umpires in EVOA far exceeds most umpire association in VA, NC and MD.
The better teams get the better umpires. It's obvious that your team does rate the higher level umpires.
Estimator - Correct on all accounts regarding Redbird
Tyree's Association has a group of "better umpires"?!? Isn't that an oxymoron?
If you have played and travel as much as you have stated, you should know the quality of umpires in EVOA far exceeds most umpire association in VA, NC and MD.
The better teams get the better umpires. It's obvious that your team does rate the higher level umpires.
Estimator - Correct on all accounts regarding Redbird
Redbird,
When Norbie's loaded team of 2003 lost in the first round of the regional tourney did you think the FC parents should ask for his resignation?
When Norbie's loaded team of 2003 lost in the first round of the regional tourney did you think the FC parents should ask for his resignation?
Estimator,
I am not instigating at all. Simply re-stating what driller and I said at the beginning of the year. It just hurts more now. Conroy was in a no win situation this year - if he wins, he was supposed to; if he loses - he did a poor job. I feel he is a good coach but in a tough spot much like St. Clair a few years ago.
Here are the posts you requested after a cursory search:
Post 1
Post 2
How do you like your crow? By the way, I don't need a lecture from you about the existance of this site.
Off to College,
The worst umpires I have ever seen have come from EVOA. Sure, there are a couple of good ones but, for the most part, they stink. Why? Because they have a virtual monopoly in Tidewater. By the way, who determines who the better teams are?
Nice try on the insult, though.
Philly fan,
Not at all.
I am not instigating at all. Simply re-stating what driller and I said at the beginning of the year. It just hurts more now. Conroy was in a no win situation this year - if he wins, he was supposed to; if he loses - he did a poor job. I feel he is a good coach but in a tough spot much like St. Clair a few years ago.
Here are the posts you requested after a cursory search:
Post 1
Post 2
How do you like your crow? By the way, I don't need a lecture from you about the existance of this site.
Off to College,
The worst umpires I have ever seen have come from EVOA. Sure, there are a couple of good ones but, for the most part, they stink. Why? Because they have a virtual monopoly in Tidewater. By the way, who determines who the better teams are?
Nice try on the insult, though.
Philly fan,
Not at all.
redbird5,
I'm not a Cox fan but what the Cox fans were doing is nothing more than the Kellam fans did a few years ago. Fans should feel good about a talented team, they should talk them up they did nothing more than any good fan does. I guess it's ok when Kellam fans talk s**t but not when anyone else does it. If you were talking to driller about anything than you don't need to say anymore. Wasn't driller running a boarding house for kellam players a few years ago.
Concerning EVOA umpires, I don't know how much you have played out of the are and the state, obviously not much. I have taken teams all over the country and EVOA umpires are as good as any and better than most.
I'm not a Cox fan but what the Cox fans were doing is nothing more than the Kellam fans did a few years ago. Fans should feel good about a talented team, they should talk them up they did nothing more than any good fan does. I guess it's ok when Kellam fans talk s**t but not when anyone else does it. If you were talking to driller about anything than you don't need to say anymore. Wasn't driller running a boarding house for kellam players a few years ago.
Concerning EVOA umpires, I don't know how much you have played out of the are and the state, obviously not much. I have taken teams all over the country and EVOA umpires are as good as any and better than most.
doc,
You have a short term memory because I was on the Kellam fans as well. As for the comments about driller, you are out of line. Matty has forgotten more baseball than many know in this area. You sound bitter.
If you are satisfied with EVOA, good for you. I have been out of the area once or twice before and I will stand by my comments. You call sending 1 umpire to a HS game a good umpiring organization?!?
You have a short term memory because I was on the Kellam fans as well. As for the comments about driller, you are out of line. Matty has forgotten more baseball than many know in this area. You sound bitter.
If you are satisfied with EVOA, good for you. I have been out of the area once or twice before and I will stand by my comments. You call sending 1 umpire to a HS game a good umpiring organization?!?
Redbird,
As usual you have proven nothing. No crow to eat here. You selected two threads that have posts from many people discussing the teams and the upcoming season at the time. NOT ONE post stated that Cox would win it all. NOT ONE! Hope you choke on your "crow".
As for lecturing you...I will lecture you every time you come on with negative and antagonist bullcrap. Get it right or get off the site.
As usual you have proven nothing. No crow to eat here. You selected two threads that have posts from many people discussing the teams and the upcoming season at the time. NOT ONE post stated that Cox would win it all. NOT ONE! Hope you choke on your "crow".
As for lecturing you...I will lecture you every time you come on with negative and antagonist bullcrap. Get it right or get off the site.
Doc,
I am finally over your constant issues with Kellam. You are obviously a Kempsville person who is always looking for other issues instead of staying in your own back yard. Kempsville had a great team this year. I believe that any players who left the program did not effect this year. I don't know for sure because the only ones you complain about went to Kellam. The problem is, the fans are also sitting at home watching Ocean Lakes move forward. The coach at Kellam has not consistantly whined about the players that live in the Kellam district and are not playing at Kellam. He has gone on the field with what is available and done the best possible. I am the first person who said Kellam would not be great this year. I also beleive no coach could have done better with the team. I don't know the reason that these kids play with other schools, but I am sure that they followed all of the necessary redtape to do it. I really wonder if you follow the proper channels to file a formal complaint about those issues. Most people don't because they would rather just complain about them. Get over Kellam. Concentrate on helping the program at Kempsville. From what I understand, they need someone to drive the bus to games. It is so unsafe for these players not to have a bus.
Lynn Metheny
Nobody seems to know who you are. Isn't that interesting?
I am finally over your constant issues with Kellam. You are obviously a Kempsville person who is always looking for other issues instead of staying in your own back yard. Kempsville had a great team this year. I believe that any players who left the program did not effect this year. I don't know for sure because the only ones you complain about went to Kellam. The problem is, the fans are also sitting at home watching Ocean Lakes move forward. The coach at Kellam has not consistantly whined about the players that live in the Kellam district and are not playing at Kellam. He has gone on the field with what is available and done the best possible. I am the first person who said Kellam would not be great this year. I also beleive no coach could have done better with the team. I don't know the reason that these kids play with other schools, but I am sure that they followed all of the necessary redtape to do it. I really wonder if you follow the proper channels to file a formal complaint about those issues. Most people don't because they would rather just complain about them. Get over Kellam. Concentrate on helping the program at Kempsville. From what I understand, they need someone to drive the bus to games. It is so unsafe for these players not to have a bus.
Lynn Metheny
Nobody seems to know who you are. Isn't that interesting?
Estimator,
You are correct. Not one post siad Cox would win it all verbatim. By the way, you never answered my question...are you calling for a new coach at Cox?
Get it right or get off the site? Wow. I am glad we have someone like you here to police the site.
Stow away your pom poms until next year and enjoy watching the playoffs, fella.
You are correct. Not one post siad Cox would win it all verbatim. By the way, you never answered my question...are you calling for a new coach at Cox?
Get it right or get off the site? Wow. I am glad we have someone like you here to police the site.
Stow away your pom poms until next year and enjoy watching the playoffs, fella.
1943 yankees,
I think you should read my post again. I didn't talk about kellam, I was stating a fact about kellam fans were talking a few years ago that they were going to win a state championship before the season started. I also said for fans to talk about there team like that is a good think. According to the name you use 1943 yankees you should understand this, we yankee fans are always talking about championships all year long. About the bus situation, Kempsville has been riding in cars to games for about 7-8 years and have never had an accident or any type of situation. Kempsville ALWAYS gets to games on time, they never have to hold up a game because they can't get their on time or our kids don't sit around for hours after a game waiting for a bus, like some teams. I won't mention any teams. On the topic of driller, maybe you don't realize he was letting players live at his house in order for them to live in the kellam school district. I bet you didn't know he was instrumental in running your last coach out. obviously you haven't been around beach baseball long enough in order to know what has gone on.
I think you should read my post again. I didn't talk about kellam, I was stating a fact about kellam fans were talking a few years ago that they were going to win a state championship before the season started. I also said for fans to talk about there team like that is a good think. According to the name you use 1943 yankees you should understand this, we yankee fans are always talking about championships all year long. About the bus situation, Kempsville has been riding in cars to games for about 7-8 years and have never had an accident or any type of situation. Kempsville ALWAYS gets to games on time, they never have to hold up a game because they can't get their on time or our kids don't sit around for hours after a game waiting for a bus, like some teams. I won't mention any teams. On the topic of driller, maybe you don't realize he was letting players live at his house in order for them to live in the kellam school district. I bet you didn't know he was instrumental in running your last coach out. obviously you haven't been around beach baseball long enough in order to know what has gone on.
Enough of this "bashing". Can we get back on topic? How 'bout this Beach District Tourney? Wow, some great games and great upsets. Tonight's game should be interesting. Two teams who love to bunt and run the bases. Any ideas who will pitch for each team?
Redbird,
We have absolutely not intention of asking for a new coach at COX and here are the reasons why. In the past 3 years Bill Conroy taught our sons responsibility, accountablity, volunteerism, the importance of good grades (all of our seniors graduated with diploma's NOT GED's). They cared about each other, respected each other's strength's, worked to improve each other's weaknesses. Disrespect was not tolerated on this team. They were positive young men. Every player respected the game of baseball. Yeah our season didn't end the way we wanted it to but that's life and to blame it on the coach is punitive and wrong. Our boys and parents are more mature to hold one individual responsible. We walked off the field with tears in our eyes but our heads were held high because Bill Conroy is our head coach. And that is an honor that only Falcon have.
Sorry Estimator I had to step in and say my peace but I look forward to your view.
We have absolutely not intention of asking for a new coach at COX and here are the reasons why. In the past 3 years Bill Conroy taught our sons responsibility, accountablity, volunteerism, the importance of good grades (all of our seniors graduated with diploma's NOT GED's). They cared about each other, respected each other's strength's, worked to improve each other's weaknesses. Disrespect was not tolerated on this team. They were positive young men. Every player respected the game of baseball. Yeah our season didn't end the way we wanted it to but that's life and to blame it on the coach is punitive and wrong. Our boys and parents are more mature to hold one individual responsible. We walked off the field with tears in our eyes but our heads were held high because Bill Conroy is our head coach. And that is an honor that only Falcon have.
Sorry Estimator I had to step in and say my peace but I look forward to your view.
Well said philly fan. EagleOne YOUR RIGHT I'm as guilty as anyone. How bout this. Let's hear what teams did community service work as a team. Let's hear what they did and where they did it. People this is what coaches must do to teach our children about life and team work. It's not all about what happens between the white lines.
Doc:
That would be a great topic for a new thread, something positive for a change.
That would be a great topic for a new thread, something positive for a change.
Redbird,
I'm not policing the site...just line-checking you and your abrasive comments. What gives you the right to bash or negatively comment on teams, players, coaches, or fans?! Why bring all your negativity to a place where the majority of people are having fun trading ideas, successes, and sometimes sorrows in the baseball world? You must have had some major failures and/or disappointments in your past to lower yourself to the levels you have here.
Oh...and my pom poms will be VCU Black and Gold next year. What will yours be?
And no I'm not calling for a new head coach at Cox. But a new pitching coach might be wise.
I'm not policing the site...just line-checking you and your abrasive comments. What gives you the right to bash or negatively comment on teams, players, coaches, or fans?! Why bring all your negativity to a place where the majority of people are having fun trading ideas, successes, and sometimes sorrows in the baseball world? You must have had some major failures and/or disappointments in your past to lower yourself to the levels you have here.
Oh...and my pom poms will be VCU Black and Gold next year. What will yours be?
And no I'm not calling for a new head coach at Cox. But a new pitching coach might be wise.
I agree with Phillyfan as well, Coach Conroy is not only a good coach but he is a great person as well, who is willing to go above and beyond the status quo to help the kids. He certainly left an impression amoung the group he left at OL.
I would like to congraulate both OL and Salem in their victories yesterday. For a freshman Luke Townsend pitched a heck of a game after a shaky start. Timely hitting by Enselmo (sp) cantu, Carlos DeJesus helped to break it open along with untimely errors by Tallwood. Up until then I thought Tallwood was hanging tough and had people (OL parents)fearful of another upset?? I also thought Ryan Cooper from Tallwood pitched a very good game but its tough to recover and win with so many defensive mistakes. Didnt stay for the PA/Salem game but it should be a fun game tonight,strategy wise for sure! May the best team win!
Craig Miles
I would like to congraulate both OL and Salem in their victories yesterday. For a freshman Luke Townsend pitched a heck of a game after a shaky start. Timely hitting by Enselmo (sp) cantu, Carlos DeJesus helped to break it open along with untimely errors by Tallwood. Up until then I thought Tallwood was hanging tough and had people (OL parents)fearful of another upset?? I also thought Ryan Cooper from Tallwood pitched a very good game but its tough to recover and win with so many defensive mistakes. Didnt stay for the PA/Salem game but it should be a fun game tonight,strategy wise for sure! May the best team win!
Craig Miles