How are they doing update.

Congratulations to Freshman Infielder Greg Sexton, W&M, for being Named The CAA Rookie of the Week for the second time this season after batting .444 in the Tribe's series win over UNC Wilmington. He leads the NCAA In Doubles Per Game At A .59 Clip

Also to Andy Watts, Hampden-Sydney,for his first collegiate victory, over Emory&Henry, pitching nine. He allowed only 3 runs on 10 hits, with one walk, while fanning 9. He also helped himself out at the plate with a two run homer.

PS. valefty44,
good luck to Scott this weekend at GMU
maybe we will see you there Sat.?

sport'smom03,
Congrats to both Greg & Andy. They come from good stock & make me proud to have had an opportunity to coach both. I tried to tell the parents for years that it wasn't the coaching but the players

I'll be there on Sat. if the good Lord's willin' & the creeks don't rise.

Valefty44,

Don't be modest. Scott is also having a great freshman year hitting .336 and playing a great 2b (as usual).
Hope you guys sweep GMU!!

VaDad,
Thanks for the comment. But he deserves the credit. I need Chris to give him lessons on how to hit the long ball. Congrats on the year he's having. He's putting up All-American type numbers in all catagories. I hope they continue. (Please, just not to many against the Rams next weekend)

Freshman, Andrew Bucher (Tallwood High) picked up his 3rd win of the season for ODU with ODU's victory over Richmond yesterday. Andrew is now 3-5.

Way to go "Buch"!!!

former kellam high shortstop ryan zimmerman has been invited to try out for team usa in durham, nc in june this summer ! what a great honor for ryan and his family ! ryan and his teammates @ uva are enjoying probably the the greatest season in school history. not to put the "gowdy" on them, but they are in a great position to host a first round regional tourney.

All current H.S. baseball players that are serious about their performance at the next level, please listen up.

The ex-H.S. standouts you read about on this site and in the local papers that are making an immediate impact with their respective college programs have two things in common, and neither of them is what H.S. program they came from.

1. Each of these players believes in and maintains an aggressive work ethic. They did not just arrive at this level of play from the often-used term “natural ability”. Instead they developed their strengths in graduated steps over many years of hard work and competition. In other words, they EARNED and continue to EARN their abilities and are not afraid of any failures incurred along the way.

2. Each of these players believes in and maintains personal accountability. They do not make or look for excuses in their shortcomings. They seek answers and assume responsibility to diminish their limitations in order to regain their competitive edge.

Quality coaches see these traits in a ballplayer and will not hesitate to place them in the spotlight, where they will shine and begin to help the team shine as well. In the meantime, the players that never seem to get it are too busy trying to blame someone or something for their lack of performance, or their not playing.

So, take a look in the mirror and ask yourself if you truly have a work ethic and assume personal responsibility. Because if you have been spending more of your time putting on a grand facade instead of working the fundamentals, you may be somewhat surprised in your inaugural year of college at why you have not become the impact player you, or others, thought you would be.

Good words and advice! But, what brought this on?

DITTO,,,,

Phil Lawhorn, Salem (Va Beach) '03 grad, picked up the Win for Pensacola Junior College in the first game of the Florida Junior College playoffs; held in Kissimee Fl, against #1 ranked (State) & #16 (Nationally) Indian River CC . Phillip entered the 8th with PJC trailing 4-2 and runners at 2nd & 3rd. Struck-out the first batter faced and induced the next hitter to hit what appeared to be an inning ending flyout to left; the Left-Fielder dropped the ball and both runners scored. Next battered grounded out to end the inning with the score 6-2. PJC scored 8 runs in the top of the 9th to take a 10-6 lead. Phillip struck out the first two batters he faced and the last batter flew-out to left to end the game. Good velocity on FB and hard-break on slider kept hitters off-balance. Says he threw his Change-up the best he ever has. His record improved to 6-4 with 7 saves and ERA hovering around a buck/twenty-five. Missed a chance to play against another Beach stand-out, Kyle Dubois Cox '02. Kyle's team Mantatee #3(State) were upset by Lake City CC 4-2. PJC will meet LCCC tomorrow.

Phil Lawhorn '03 Salem (Va Beach) named Panhandle All Conference 2nd Team-Closer.
PJC wins today vs Lake City 11-1 (5 innings). Phillip's roomate (Frosh-Logan Williamson) picked up the complete game W. PJC plays winner of tonights St. Peterburgs/Central Florida in the final game of the winners bracket. Winner would have to get beat twice for the Florida State JUCO Championship and a trip to the JUCO World Series in Colorado.

Former Cox stand-out (two-time Cubs draft pick) Kyle Dubois is scheduled to pitch for Manatee in tomorrows game against loser of tonights game. Kyle is having a great year at 7-1(last time I checked).

Note: Friday nights Pitcher for FSU vs UVA, Rhett James, played JUCO ball for PJC.

Just an update on a local 02 Princess Anne H.S. graduate, Michael Cardwell. Mike's team, the CCBC Catonville Cardinals, Baltimore, MD won their second consecutive Maryland JUCO Confernece crown with a 24-6 conference record (29-14 overall)during the 2004 season. The Cardinals finish their season by winning their last 15 games to take the crown.

Mike ended his regular season career at CCBC with a .323 BA, 27R and 24 RBI's.

The Cardinals will play this week to see if they can earn a repeat visit to the DII World Series.

Congrats to Phil on a very successfull BB season . Lawman, how did the boys from PJC do last night?

Fieldbuilder, congrats to Mike on his successful career at CCBC, keep us posted on the series and on Mikes final college sellection.

fc v dad

fc v dad,

PJC defeated Central Florida Sunday night 5-1.
Central Florida's first loss. Central Florida defeated Tallahassee Monday 5-4 (Talsahassee eliminated). PJC defeated St. Petersburg 9-2
(St. Petersburg eliminated).
Championship game today at noon PJC vs Central Florida. Central Florida will have to win twice in order to advance to the JUCO World Series.
Note: No player from PJC named to First or Second Team All State. Hmmmmm.

Fieldbuilder,
Congratulations to Mike. Good luck to Michael and team in attempt to earn the trip to the WS.

Phillip was scheduled to come home this weekend,
but his plans may be delayed (fingers-crossed).

Here's an update for my friends.

Michael Cardwell's CCBC Catonsville Cardinals (DII JUCO) beat Chesapeake CC 10-0 today advancing to the next round on Friday.

Mike went 1 for 3, 2RBI and 1SB.

How did it go Lawman?

PJC WINS STATES,
PJC defeated Central Florida 2-1 behind the strong pitching performance of Freshman Logan Williamson.
Phillip was sent to the pen in the 7th, but Williamson (his roomate) never shown any signs of tiring. PJC lost the first game 4-1.

This was PJC's first State Title, Coach Hamilton Picked up his 500th win on Saturday.
PJC will be in Colorado May 29th-Jun 5th, for the JUCO D1 World Series.
So, Phillip will not be coming home this week.

OUTSTANDING! Congratulations. WS at any level is a BIG DEAL!

Be ready for some competition out in Colorado. As you know Mike's team went to the DII WS last year and it was a lot of fun going there. Make sure you can go. Don't miss an opportunity due to work. It is so hard to get there, they may never get another chance.

Phillip has added a lot to that team to make their season successfull.

Update. Maryland JUCO Conference

PAHS product Michael Cardwell went 3/5 and 2 RBI's and in an 11-4 victory over Allegany CC who is the No. 11 DII NJCAA rated team in the nation.

Tomorrow, they play either Frederick CC or Cecil CC. Cecil being the 5th rated NJCAA DII team in the nation.

Fieldbuilder,
Where is the DII World Series going to be held?

Unfortunately, I will not be able to go to Grand Junction, Colorado. My younger boy will be playing in the Virginia AAU 12-U tournament starting that weekend and finishing up the next; we are hosting so I'll have to work. The Tournament will be held at City View Park on Kempsvill Rd.

Ironically, Phillip will be returning that weekend on the 6th/7th then leaving with us on the 10th for Orlando; the younger ones team is one of three teams representing the US in an International Invitational Tournament at Disney's Wide World of Sports. Should be fun.

PJC is scheduled for the first game of the Tournament vs the Southeastern representative. Curious as if that could be #2 ranked Young Harris out of Georgia!

I can't help it I have to brag.

Chris Rahl from The College of William & Mary has been selected as 1 of 30 semifinalists for the Dick Howser Award. Chris is one of only 7 sophmores named. Chris is currently hitting .391 with 20 hr, 70 rbi, 68 runs scored, and 35 stolen bases.

His mother and I are extremly proud of him and are happy to see that hard work and perserverance pay off.

That's some serious offense. Well done.

A quick note because I'm off to Baltimore to see Mike play. Congratulations to Chris Rahl. This kid has done an outstanding job. Can he get better? WOW! VaDad, say hi to the Roenker kid, one of Mike's HS teammates.

LAWMAN,

The DII WS is in Millington, TN. just outside Memphis at the former Team USA facility. Nice venue. Memphis is a fun place. Near some old stomping grounds for me. If you look up USA Stadium on a web search, you should be able to find it. They have many BB events there including DII JUCO, big HS tournaments and the beginning season touraments for DI 4-year schools like Arkansas, etc.

Have a great weekend.

VaDad
That a boy, beat on that chest.

For those who don't know. The Dick Howser tropher is given to the TOP Player!!! in collegiate baseball. Just to be chosen as 1 of 30 semifinalist is worth bragging about.

congrats to Chris - impressive stats you have plated against very tough competition.

O and by the way, it's not all about hitting, you have to have the academics numbers to match those stats!

fc v dad

VaDad,
Standing 'O" to Chris

Fieldbuilder,
How did they do?
Checked out the site. Very nice!!!

Here is the site where Phillip is going to play.
Mesa State College, Suplizio Field, Seats 9,000.
3 nice views.
http://www.mesastate.edu/athletics/mens/Baseball/stadium.htm

Vadad, I'm sorry, but I am not surprised! Congrats to You and Lindsey for setting him up for that success and I will tell Chris how proud we are of him personally. Mike is looking forward to learning from him this summer.

Lawman,

We arrived home last night at 9:30 p.m. from Baltimore. Mike's Catonville Cardinals won the Maryland XX Regional going 4-0. They beat a very good Frederic CC 4-3. The Cards had to come from behind in the ninth inning to avoid a second deciding game.

Mike was voted on the all region all star team along with 4 other Catonsville players including Mike's roommate. Mike ended with a 6/14 offensive effort.

Next, they play Lenior CC out of NC in Catonsville, MD this Friday for the champion of Districts 1 & 2 to see who goes to the WS.

FieldBuilder,

Where is Mike going next year?

VaDad,
With the year Chris is having he is deserving of all the accolades & honors he's receiving. Best of luck in the CAA tourney. See you in Wilmington.

Mitch23,
Drop me a PM. I'd like to find out how Mike is doing & how quick he's going to get back on the field.

Redbird,

Thank you for asking. However, I should not say right now as he is considering several situations. I will definitley let you know when the time is right.

Hope you understand. I'll tell you this, after the Region XX tournament, more things are happening. Take care.

va dad,

awesome ! i have a big smile on my face for the entire family right now. hard work always pays off !! what an honor for chris. i hope he continues success in the caa tourney (just take it easy on odu).

Fieldbuilder,

IO totally understand and would only expect an answer if/when a decision has been made. Best of luck.

Congratulations to Scott Sizemore the CAA Rookie of the Week. Scott was 7 for 17 and scored 5 runs last week.

driller,
Thanks,
nobody wants to see ODU in the opening round. Hope some one else gets them first and second!

Congratulations Scott on being named CAA Rookie of the Week.
We are so happy for you!

Good Luck in Delaware this weekend.

Cindy & Tom

valefty44: First, congrats to Scotty on a great season and CAA Rookie of the week. Proud of him.

Mike still has two weeks to go (10 weeks out). He may be ready for the NCAA. Has pinch-run a couple of times in close games. Hopefully he will be back full strength for summer ball. Take care. Mitch

VaDad, SportsMom03 & Mitch23,
Thanks for notes on Scott. His mother deserves all the credit though.

mitch23 - I'll be keeping an eye out for Mike. What a year the Cavs are having! With local guys Mike, Zim, Reynolds (but he's got a good chance in the draft) & Ballard back next year the future looks bright for the Hoos. If you talk to Ryan wish him my best on the Team USA tryout. It looks as if you guys may be hosting a regional this year. Congrats again on a great season & keep telling them local boys to keep it up.

VaDad - I gotta agree w/ you. Nobody wants to play ODU in that first round. They are playing really well at the right time of year. Coach Guzzo should be commended. It could have been easy for them to have folded the tents on this season. A class guy w/ a classy program.