For a high school website and message board, there sure is alot of college talk
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Cougar21,
These OLD websters on here have gotten their kids through high school (or almost) and are trying to stay young by posting on the HS boards!
No matter what your game is pre HS, HS or college, this is the place to talk Baseball.
So, back to HS baseball, Rockwood just finished their preseason tourny. They split a pair with Knox Catholic, beat Rhea Co (partially JV players), and played Cumberland Co. to a 5 inning tie. Rockwood still has 4-5 players in basketball, so a lot of new younger faces are getting playing time. Some of these younger players are making the most of their opportunities and there will be some jockeying for positions once the basketball players return to baseball.
Season starts Monday, so good luck to all and give it all you've got.
RHSfan
Practice does not make perfect; practice makes permanent. Perfect practice makes perfect.
These OLD websters on here have gotten their kids through high school (or almost) and are trying to stay young by posting on the HS boards!
No matter what your game is pre HS, HS or college, this is the place to talk Baseball.So, back to HS baseball, Rockwood just finished their preseason tourny. They split a pair with Knox Catholic, beat Rhea Co (partially JV players), and played Cumberland Co. to a 5 inning tie. Rockwood still has 4-5 players in basketball, so a lot of new younger faces are getting playing time. Some of these younger players are making the most of their opportunities and there will be some jockeying for positions once the basketball players return to baseball.
Season starts Monday, so good luck to all and give it all you've got.
RHSfan
Practice does not make perfect; practice makes permanent. Perfect practice makes perfect.
If you're looking for advice about the recruiting process, draft process, or whatever -- there's nobody better suited to share it than someone who has been through it.
Whether it's tee ball or the pro draft, the HS Baseball Web has experienced websters who can share experiences, give advice, or connect you with someone who can.
- Whoever said a walk was as good as a hit, couldn't hit.
Whether it's tee ball or the pro draft, the HS Baseball Web has experienced websters who can share experiences, give advice, or connect you with someone who can.
- Whoever said a walk was as good as a hit, couldn't hit.
Cougar21, RHSFan has a point. Personally I'm very interested in both. RHSFan, HiwasseeVol, AdDad25, PlayersDad, myself and several others have players who are seniors in high school. Many other have sons already playing in college.
Most other college sports boards focus on football and basketball, so this forum has been a place where several of us has settled into college talk.
I love talking high school ball, too.
From your screen name and address, I assume you are associated with the Campbell County team. How are you guys looking this year? My son's West team has scrimmaged against Karns, Central, Halls, and Oak Ridge from your district, but we didn't see Campbell County.
Most other college sports boards focus on football and basketball, so this forum has been a place where several of us has settled into college talk.
I love talking high school ball, too.
From your screen name and address, I assume you are associated with the Campbell County team. How are you guys looking this year? My son's West team has scrimmaged against Karns, Central, Halls, and Oak Ridge from your district, but we didn't see Campbell County.
my last post sounded like i was putting down the web site and that was not what i was trying to do. love the site and it is the first place i go when i log on.
As for the Cougar baseball team We hope we can improve from last year. We have some good players, if only we can get them to be more aggressive at the plate. It seems to me that we have two strike on us before we ever swing the bat. Defensively we should be better . We have 6 of 9 starters returning. Played in the play day at OR lost to Loudon 6 or 7 - 3 and then lost to Webb 11-2. once again we must hit the ball more to be competitive.
As for the Cougar baseball team We hope we can improve from last year. We have some good players, if only we can get them to be more aggressive at the plate. It seems to me that we have two strike on us before we ever swing the bat. Defensively we should be better . We have 6 of 9 starters returning. Played in the play day at OR lost to Loudon 6 or 7 - 3 and then lost to Webb 11-2. once again we must hit the ball more to be competitive.
RHSfan, Did you play at Rockwood? If so what years? I played at Scott High in 86-87. Sure can remember some of those trips down that way. Also can remember that big picture window in that house in left at the old baseball field.
Cougar,
No, I went to high school about a hundred years ago at the old LaFollette High School. Have you ever heard of that school?
My son plays at Rockwood. The field that you have memories about is now a parking lot for Rockwood's new gym. The city built a new sports complex 6-7 years ago and built a wonderful field for the high school. 350' all the way around, major league spec lighting, grass infield, stadium seating, indoor practice facility, the whole ball of wax. The high school is very fortunate to have such great facilities.
Speaking of old fields and old memories, the baseball field at LaFollette HS (now LaFollette Middle School) had the Home Ec. Cottage sitting in left field. Campbell County's field is bound to be a much better field!
RHSfan
Practice does not make perfect; practice makes permanent. Perfect practice makes perfect.
No, I went to high school about a hundred years ago at the old LaFollette High School. Have you ever heard of that school?
My son plays at Rockwood. The field that you have memories about is now a parking lot for Rockwood's new gym. The city built a new sports complex 6-7 years ago and built a wonderful field for the high school. 350' all the way around, major league spec lighting, grass infield, stadium seating, indoor practice facility, the whole ball of wax. The high school is very fortunate to have such great facilities. Speaking of old fields and old memories, the baseball field at LaFollette HS (now LaFollette Middle School) had the Home Ec. Cottage sitting in left field. Campbell County's field is bound to be a much better field!
RHSfan
Practice does not make perfect; practice makes permanent. Perfect practice makes perfect.
Cougar, from what I've seen, I think your district - top to bottom - will be improved from last year. I see Karns and Halls at the top again. Oak Ridge needs to get Mullins healthy and they'll be able to surprise some teams. Central is always dangerous with Bowman. Since I haven't seen Campbell Co., Powell, or Clinton, I'll have to reserve comment on those teams.
Weather permitting, West opens with Powell on Tuesday.
Weather permitting, West opens with Powell on Tuesday.
The Rockwood High School Tigers pull off a 4-3 win at Cumberland Co. It was wet and cold but a great game.
Cougar21, has Campbell Co. played yet? How are you all doing?
RHSfan
Practice does not make perfect; practice makes permanent. Perfect practice makes perfect.
Cougar21, has Campbell Co. played yet? How are you all doing?
RHSfan
Practice does not make perfect; practice makes permanent. Perfect practice makes perfect.
RHS The Cougars started Monday against the Yellow Jackets of kingston and it wasn`t much of a game till the 7th inning at least on our part. The Yellow jackets led 7 to 0 going into the bottom of the 6th inning till the cougars pushed across their first run of the game. But in the bottom of the 7th it was a different story the home team battled back to knot the game at 7 to 7. But then lost in in the eighth when the jackets pushed across 3 runs for the victory. Adam Ellison Started the game for CC and gave up 6 runs but only 3 were earned(4 errors by CC infielders. But kingston did put the ball in play. They really have a good team. The Cougars travel to Seymore Fri.
That was a great comeback. Even though you lost you proved to yourselves to never give up.
hmmmmm .... Looks like a significant increase in "high school" discussion now that the regular season has started. LOL
Bob,
"Doing nothing is still a course of action"
Bob,
"Doing nothing is still a course of action"
In the first district contest of the season, Rockwood defeats Sunbright 19-0. Everyone played.
Tomorrow, Rockwood hosts Cookeville in a non-district game. I wish we could carry over some of those runs!
RHSfan
Practice does not make perfect; practice makes permanent. Perfect practice makes perfect.
Tomorrow, Rockwood hosts Cookeville in a non-district game. I wish we could carry over some of those runs!
RHSfan
Practice does not make perfect; practice makes permanent. Perfect practice makes perfect.
RHS Fan, we'd love to have some of your extra runs over at West.
Send as many as you want.
Send as many as you want.
First baseball game in school history.
Cumberland Gap defeated Coalfield 15-4 to get the win in it's first game. I promptly congratulated Coach Hamilton on being the winningest coach in school history.
Cumberland Gap defeated Coalfield 15-4 to get the win in it's first game. I promptly congratulated Coach Hamilton on being the winningest coach in school history.
Eagle_fan Congrats on first win. I saw the Panthers in a pre season scrimmage here at CC and the team looked good. They hit the ball real well. So I`d say that this win is the first of many to come
Cougar21
Cougar21
Rockwood looses a real nail biter to visiting AAA Cookeville, 9-12. The lead changed several times during the game, but Rockwood had a bad 7th inning, giving up 6 runs, that they just couldn't make up in the bottom of the inning. Rockwood led 9-6 going into the 7th, but several miscues, errors, and mental mistakes proved to be their undoing. For the most part, Rockwood hit the ball well and played a good game.
Next up:
Monday March 22, at Coalfield 5:00 pm.
RHSfan
Practice does not make perfect; practice makes permanent. Perfect practice makes perfect.
Next up:
Monday March 22, at Coalfield 5:00 pm.
RHSfan
Practice does not make perfect; practice makes permanent. Perfect practice makes perfect.
Tough way to lose RHSFan. 
I apologise in advance, but I find the high school material uninteresting unless it pertains to recruiting. Call it how it is this site and this particular forum (Tennessee) is popular because we agree to disagree. I find the basis of this site to be focused on the recruiting process (be it intended or not) Obviously as ego would have it,we are all pround of our children and would love to have some "air time" for our little angels.
spiderman,
I origionally was not going to respond to your post, but after thinking about it, I changed my mind. I do not apologize for my remarks. This thread was started by a high schooler wondering why there was not much high school talk on this 'high school baseball web'. When I first began frequenting this sight, there was high school talk. In order to encourage other high schoolers to again post, I began posting about the local high school team. I didn't realize the TENNESSEE FORUM was exclusively reserved for posts regarding UT recruiting. I read a lot of the forums and when I come across one that I am not interested in, I skip over it never stooping so low as to chastise the posters of writing material that does not interest me.
Yes, I am proud of my children, but I won't use this forum to brag on them; I merely used this thread to promote and encourage interest by the high school followers. I don't need this website or any other to promote or give 'air time' to my 'little angel'. I don't have a dog in the UT recruiting race and I really couldn't care less who UT recruits, but I won't waste other people's time posting about whether I am interested in it (or not). I will oblige you. If my posts are so uninterseting that they prompt others to complain about them and my ego, I will post no more.
RHSfan
Practice does not make perfect; practice makes permanent. Perfect practice makes perfect.
I origionally was not going to respond to your post, but after thinking about it, I changed my mind. I do not apologize for my remarks. This thread was started by a high schooler wondering why there was not much high school talk on this 'high school baseball web'. When I first began frequenting this sight, there was high school talk. In order to encourage other high schoolers to again post, I began posting about the local high school team. I didn't realize the TENNESSEE FORUM was exclusively reserved for posts regarding UT recruiting. I read a lot of the forums and when I come across one that I am not interested in, I skip over it never stooping so low as to chastise the posters of writing material that does not interest me.
Yes, I am proud of my children, but I won't use this forum to brag on them; I merely used this thread to promote and encourage interest by the high school followers. I don't need this website or any other to promote or give 'air time' to my 'little angel'. I don't have a dog in the UT recruiting race and I really couldn't care less who UT recruits, but I won't waste other people's time posting about whether I am interested in it (or not). I will oblige you. If my posts are so uninterseting that they prompt others to complain about them and my ego, I will post no more.
RHSfan
Practice does not make perfect; practice makes permanent. Perfect practice makes perfect.
Thanks Cougar21, we've known a lot of the current cougar squad for several years, we'll be keeping up with you guys. Good luck!
Spiderman, I have gone back through the posts in the Tennessee forum that are high school related. I don't know what you're talking about when you refer to "air time" for "our" little angels, and you don't know what you're talking about either. I have not mentioned my son's name in any of my posts, RHSFan has not mentioned his son's name in any of his posts, Hiwassee Vol mentioned his son's name only once in passing when giving an account of a game, and then, HV didn't mention it was his son, and gave several other names in the same post as contributors in the game. I think Bizazz mentioned his son's name once when giving a game report, and Bizazz can correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that was a game in which his son took the loss as the pitcher. I saw Soup Kitchen's son's name once, but Soup was not the one that posted it, and I saw AdDad25's son's name once or twice, but he wasn't the one that posted that. So who's trying to get "air time" for their little angels? And here's some more info for you, none of these kids need any "air time", everybody knows who they are and what they're capable of. Why is it that those who know the least always say the most? Sorry guys for using all of your names and your sons, but I wanted to respond. Why do people feel the need to post c**p like that anyway?
Spiderman, I have gone back through the posts in the Tennessee forum that are high school related. I don't know what you're talking about when you refer to "air time" for "our" little angels, and you don't know what you're talking about either. I have not mentioned my son's name in any of my posts, RHSFan has not mentioned his son's name in any of his posts, Hiwassee Vol mentioned his son's name only once in passing when giving an account of a game, and then, HV didn't mention it was his son, and gave several other names in the same post as contributors in the game. I think Bizazz mentioned his son's name once when giving a game report, and Bizazz can correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that was a game in which his son took the loss as the pitcher. I saw Soup Kitchen's son's name once, but Soup was not the one that posted it, and I saw AdDad25's son's name once or twice, but he wasn't the one that posted that. So who's trying to get "air time" for their little angels? And here's some more info for you, none of these kids need any "air time", everybody knows who they are and what they're capable of. Why is it that those who know the least always say the most? Sorry guys for using all of your names and your sons, but I wanted to respond. Why do people feel the need to post c**p like that anyway?
Spidey,
My little angel went 3 for 3 today with 3 RBI's, although he doesn't look like a little angel with that red goatee!
Speaking of high school recruiting, I wonder if some of our local Tn high school signees will ever make it to their school of choice. Every ballgame I've been to this spring had multiple scouts. I've never seen anything like it and I've been advised of other players and games in our area are experiencing the same.
I talk with many of the scouts, I can't wait for this years draft.
"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."
My little angel went 3 for 3 today with 3 RBI's, although he doesn't look like a little angel with that red goatee!
Speaking of high school recruiting, I wonder if some of our local Tn high school signees will ever make it to their school of choice. Every ballgame I've been to this spring had multiple scouts. I've never seen anything like it and I've been advised of other players and games in our area are experiencing the same.
I talk with many of the scouts, I can't wait for this years draft.
"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."
HV, with the red goatee your "little angel" looks just the opposite.
I saw a bunch of scouts at Farragut last night as well.
I saw a bunch of scouts at Farragut last night as well.
Re: airtime. If I had the time, and opportunity, to watch more games I would gladly report on them. As it is, my experiences are limited to games I attend, which are generally games involving my son's team. It just so happens that my son plays against the sons of HiwaseeVol, SoupKitchen, AdDad25, etc. Consequently they get mentioned either directly or indirectly. Like RHSFan said, if the subject doesn't interest me, I don't bother to read it. RHSFan has a son who is a fine player, as well. But he never mentions him, he's always reporting on the team.
Unlike some towns, our high school ball doesn't get a lot of newspaper coverage. This forum is one way to communicate subject matter that is of interest to a few of us. I guess if Bob doesn't want us posting accounts of local games here, he can let us know. I try to stay objective, but will voice my opinion. I'm not going to apologize for that.
Unlike some towns, our high school ball doesn't get a lot of newspaper coverage. This forum is one way to communicate subject matter that is of interest to a few of us. I guess if Bob doesn't want us posting accounts of local games here, he can let us know. I try to stay objective, but will voice my opinion. I'm not going to apologize for that.
well well well, we have a spiff going eh? hey i advertise my site shamelessly, since I don't have a boy who plays (and never will - I have two precious angels, both girls) but i check just about every post regardless of what it is about. there is room for all kinds of talk, so lets get to it and if your offended over here - shoot fire come over to my boards and spout off!!! (another shameless plug)
lol ahh the first good round of the high school seasosn. RHS I read all your post here and on other sites you keep posting.
lol JD
lol JD
HV,
After seeing that your "little angel" got some "air time" for going 3 for 3, I decided to tell my "little angel" to grow a goatee. I figured it might help, and it surely couldn't hurt. Then I remembered, he can't. He only shaves about twice a month. But I'll get my "little angel" some well deserved "air time" some way doggone it. Have a good trip.
After seeing that your "little angel" got some "air time" for going 3 for 3, I decided to tell my "little angel" to grow a goatee. I figured it might help, and it surely couldn't hurt. Then I remembered, he can't. He only shaves about twice a month. But I'll get my "little angel" some well deserved "air time" some way doggone it. Have a good trip.
Having some passion and a little adversity is the best remedy for promoting a topic.
Gotees and earrings go together don't you think?
Gotees and earrings go together don't you think?
You drew me into your web..........RHSfan
Practice does not make perfect; practice makes permanent. Perfect practice makes perfect.
Practice does not make perfect; practice makes permanent. Perfect practice makes perfect.
Spidey,
I draw the line with earrings, actually long ago I told both boys if they ever decided they wanted earrings, they could. The only rule was that I got to pick what got pierced!
So far no earrings.
"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."
I draw the line with earrings, actually long ago I told both boys if they ever decided they wanted earrings, they could. The only rule was that I got to pick what got pierced!
So far no earrings.
"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."
Eagle_Fan
You have a PM.
You have a PM.
Got it, sent you one back.
Well, somebody keep all sharp objects away from me. I just got word, over the phone, that West continues its horrid defense in losing to Liberty Co. Fla. 6-4. I haven't gotten official word yet, but only one of the first 4 runs were earned (at most). The score was 4-3 going to the top of the 7th. West allowed 2 more runs to score. Liberty apparently wriggled out of several jams by making solid defensive plays, in conjunction with West baserunning errors. I heard that at least 3 outs were committed on the bases, including one at home plate. My phone correspondent said that there were more than a half-dozen errors. He also said that there's no way a team of West's "caliber" should have lost to this particular team.
I'm getting concerned that this team is sliding down a slippery slope. Pitching has been good enough to win 3 out of the 4 losses. However, the team has already made enough errors to last a season.
I'm hoping part of the problem is the boys are just not handling the combination of vacation+games.
On the bright side, I could have seen this in person. Ok, back to work.
He also said that there's no way a team of West's "caliber" should have lost to this particular team. I'm getting concerned that this team is sliding down a slippery slope. Pitching has been good enough to win 3 out of the 4 losses. However, the team has already made enough errors to last a season.
I'm hoping part of the problem is the boys are just not handling the combination of vacation+games.
On the bright side, I could have seen this in person. Ok, back to work.
Henry County has had an exciting week.
Monday night son #2 pitched 7 innings and won our 1st district game against Dickson County who I think was pre-season picked to win our district.
Robert Beard hit a walk off grand slam Tuesday night to defeat district foe Dickson County 6-3 in the seventh inning.
Last night we won 5-4 in the 12th inning against Huntingdon. Robert Beard 2 run homer.
4-0 this week after defeating Obion County 6-1.
Robert Beard hit his 3rd homer in 4 days.
Monday night son #2 pitched 7 innings and won our 1st district game against Dickson County who I think was pre-season picked to win our district.
Robert Beard hit a walk off grand slam Tuesday night to defeat district foe Dickson County 6-3 in the seventh inning.
Last night we won 5-4 in the 12th inning against Huntingdon. Robert Beard 2 run homer.
4-0 this week after defeating Obion County 6-1.
Robert Beard hit his 3rd homer in 4 days.
My Florida correspondent just gave me better news today. Knox West defeated Wewahitchka Fl.(sp?) 12-2.
No errors in the field today, vs. 8 or 9 (depending on who you ask) yesterday. It's amazing how much more competitive you can be when you catch and throw the ball to its intended recipient.
No errors in the field today, vs. 8 or 9 (depending on who you ask) yesterday. It's amazing how much more competitive you can be when you catch and throw the ball to its intended recipient.
Rutherford Fl 8 - West 4
According to my "correspondent": West goes into the top of the 7th with a 3-2 lead. David Zeanah pitched the first 6 allowing no earned runs. Hiles came in to close and surrendered 4 runs in 1/3 of an inning. Bradley Childs and Jon VanHoesen also pitched in the inning.
West loaded the bases in the bottom of the 7th but could only push across 1 run.
According to my "correspondent": West goes into the top of the 7th with a 3-2 lead. David Zeanah pitched the first 6 allowing no earned runs. Hiles came in to close and surrendered 4 runs in 1/3 of an inning. Bradley Childs and Jon VanHoesen also pitched in the inning.
West loaded the bases in the bottom of the 7th but could only push across 1 run.
Speaking off TN vs. FL baseball...
Miami Dade came up for spring break and played a couple games in the midstate.
Miami FL 10 MBA 0 (5 innings)
Franklin 11 Miami FL 1 (5 innings)
I think they played one more...couldnt find the score...
Miami Dade came up for spring break and played a couple games in the midstate.
Miami FL 10 MBA 0 (5 innings)
Franklin 11 Miami FL 1 (5 innings)
I think they played one more...couldnt find the score...
Henry County 7 Dyer County 3
Henry County won the St. Jude Classic Championship saturday night in Dresden and was 5-0 for the week.
Matt Lee and Josh Sanders were all-Tournament. Robert Beard was the Tournament MVP. Hope we stay hot!
Henry County won the St. Jude Classic Championship saturday night in Dresden and was 5-0 for the week.
Matt Lee and Josh Sanders were all-Tournament. Robert Beard was the Tournament MVP. Hope we stay hot!
District 4aaa
South Doyle 5 - William Blount 4
Maryville 9 - Bearden 2
Heritage 4 - Sevier Co. 1
South Doyle 5 - William Blount 4
Maryville 9 - Bearden 2
Heritage 4 - Sevier Co. 1
West 6 - Maryville 4
Did Maryville overlook West? I don't know. I wouldn't blame them because of the way West had been playing. West jumped out to a 5-0 lead after 2 against starter Jason Bott. Jeff Smith threw effectively in relief. Maryville chipped away at the lead, but couldn't mount a consistent rally. The 5 runs were all West starter Snyder needed. Maryville sprayed some hits, but Snyder was able to make pitches when he had to. Maryville has a relentless batting order. There are no weak bats 1-9.
Snyder 6 1/3 innings 5ks, 1bb, 1hbp
Tanner Hiles comes in with 1 out in the 7th gets a strikeout and fielder's choice at 3rd to end the game and get the save.
Huge win for West. They need to stay focused for Sevier Co. tomorrow.
Did Maryville overlook West? I don't know. I wouldn't blame them because of the way West had been playing. West jumped out to a 5-0 lead after 2 against starter Jason Bott. Jeff Smith threw effectively in relief. Maryville chipped away at the lead, but couldn't mount a consistent rally. The 5 runs were all West starter Snyder needed. Maryville sprayed some hits, but Snyder was able to make pitches when he had to. Maryville has a relentless batting order. There are no weak bats 1-9.
Snyder 6 1/3 innings 5ks, 1bb, 1hbp
Tanner Hiles comes in with 1 out in the 7th gets a strikeout and fielder's choice at 3rd to end the game and get the save.
Huge win for West. They need to stay focused for Sevier Co. tomorrow.