Tennessee Junior College Tournament

Thanks TennDad - I was going to actually post and ask someone for these brackets. Appreciate the info!

Are tournament games 7 or 9 inning games?

They are all 9 inning games and will test the pitching depth of all the teams.

John Decker has posted a great article with quotes from the coaches and will be posting more information with tournament scores, stats and updates.

Coaches quotes on Tournament:
http://www.tbca.org/TJCCAA%20Tournament%20Time%202005.htm

Tournament Schedule and Box Scores.
http://www.tbca.org/TJCCAA%20REGION%207%20TOURNAMENT%20SCHEDULE%20%20RESULTS%202005.htm

Tennessee Baseball Report by John Decker
www.tbca.org

Walters State Article:
http://www.knoxnews.com/kns/baseball/article/0,1406,KNS_318_3747187,00.html

Tommorrow the games Begin!

If anyone gets the Chattanooga/Hiwassee score, will you please post. I'll be watching TN Baseball site too, but thought someone might be able to put here first. Thanks!

JD is doing a great job of tracking this tournment. That was a good article with the coach's quotes.

Bizazz, He does do a great job - I really enjoy the info he provides. I'm sure this takes a tremendous amount of time on his part.

Just anxious for the Hiw/Chat scores. The guys from Hiwassee have had a tough year with a lot of very close losses. I've got my fingers crossed for them!

My son has former HS teammates on both teams. I'm anxious to see the score as well.

*** TJCCAA Tournament ***

Game #1 Hiwassee 2 Chattanooga State 0

Game #2 Columbia State 9 Roane State 2

Game #3 in the 3rd inn...Dyersburg 1 Southwest 0

I am postive on the winners but my son gave me the scores over his cell phone and you know how kids are. They should be close.

Thanks TennDad, Looks like the Hiwassee/Chattanooga game was 2-0. Sounds like it was a hard fought game by both teams.

TennDad or anyone - Can you tell me if the fields at Columbia are on campus? If not, can you give me directions? We're going down tomorrow. Thanks!!!!!!!!

Yes, the baseball field is on the left side of the campus behind the gymnasium and there is plenty of parking there.

Thanks Heater!

If anyone gets scores from today's games - please post. Thanks!!!!!!!

Went yesterday and caught three games - some good ballplayers in that conference!

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Single Elimination Play In Game

Friday Scores:
G01 Hiawassee 2 Chattanooga 0
G02 Columbia 8 Roane 3
G03 Dyersburg 8 Southwest 6

** Chattanooga State Eliminated **
** Roane State Eliminated **
** Southwest CC Eliminated **
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Saturday Scores:
G04 Cleveland 4 Hiawasee 6
G05 Motlow 7 Columbia 3
G06 Walters 5 Vol State 0
G07 Jackson 15 Dyersburg 4

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Sunday Games:
G08 Cleveland 3 Columbia 6
G09 Vol State 11 Dyersburg 4
G10 Hiawassee 4 Motlow 5
G11 Walters 16 Jackson 1
** Dyersburg Eliminated **
** Cleveland Eliminated **

6 teams remaining
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Monday Games:
G12 Vol State 9 Hiawassee 2 (Dane Archer-W)
G13 Columbia 12 Jackson State 9 on a walk off grand slam
G14 Motlow vs Walters (Winners Bracket)
** Hiwassee Eliminated **
** Jackson Eliminated **

4 teams remaining

Tenndad's son clocked at 90-91 on the gun vs Hiawassee pitching 6 innings (1 earned run)! ** We Live another day ***

lots of college and pro scouts at the game!!!!
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Tuesday's Games:
G15 Vol State vs Loser Motlow/Walters
G16 Winner Motlow/Walters vs Columbia State

TennDad - Congratulations on the win and the job your son did! I'm disappointed my Tigers didn't make it, but they gave it a good run. We watched Vol State yesterday (Sunday)and they looked really good. I'll have to say that out of the six teams we watched on Sunday, I thought they looked the most solid. Really liked the catcher and 1st baseman. The whole team looked good though. Good luck to Vol State!

Top of the 4th inning.............

Walters 2 Motlow 1


Thanks lafmom!

I'm Glad you saw some games this weekend and look forward to meeting you and your family next year!

TennDad - Who won?

Walters 7 Motlow 3

Tuesday's Games:
G15 3:00 Vol State vs Motlow
G16 6:00 Walters vs Columbia State

This bracket is kinda weird.

Everyone has 1 lose except for Walters. What if Columbia beats Walters are they done with one loss? It shows the winner of G15 against the Winner of G16 on the bracket.

Region VII Website:
http://www.tjccaa.com/sports/baseball/baseball.htm

Thanks and Good Luck today. Should be some good ball!

Columbia State's baseball tradition is rich.

And despite some subpar seasons in recent years and a 10th-place finish in the 11-team TJCCAA, the Chargers are one of four teams still alive when the NJCCAA Region VII Tournament enters its fifth day Tuesday at Dave Hall Field.

Thanks to some power from unexpected sources, the last one a grand slam in the bottom of the ninth by Miles Hartsfield, the Chargers outlasted Jackson State, 12-9, thus eliminating the season champion Generals (37-18) from postseason play.


The comeback was ignited by seldom-used freshman Andrew Gannon with an inning-opening deep double. Gannon, the designated hitter, had blasted two power blasts over the fence earlier in the game to pump up the Chargers, who also received a second-inning roundtripper from Mark Hartsfield.

The Hartsfields are freshman twin brothers and an unnamed source (their granddad Wayne Hartsfield of Columbia) had said that Miles had indicated that before the game was over, he was going to match his brother's drive.

Also playing a role in the ninth inning was an infield single by Zak Smith and a walk to Grant Nickell. And you can throw in a scoreless ninth inning of pitching by Randall Hodge, who was making his third appearance in four games, including a complete-game victory last Friday.



Aiding the three-hit, four-RBI game by Gannon were Tyler Boshers (two hits, two runs, RBI) , Miles Hartsfield (two hits) and Jeff Whitaker (two hits, two RBI).

Ben Wilshire, Jason Lenard, Mike Maicco and Ryan Steen all saw mound duty.

Phillip Riley, the third of three hurlers for Jackson (37-19), had three RBIs with a homer, double and a single.

Columbia State (24-30) will play at 6 p.m. Tuesday against Walters State (42-14), who defeated Motlow State, 7-3.

The Bucks (38-17) will play at 3 p.m. Tuesday against Volunteer State (34-17), which eliminated Hiwassee (21-36).

Tuesday's Games:
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G15 3:00 Volunteer State 11 vs Motlow State 10

Chris Beatty winning pitcher
Wes Nolen (save)

Vol State (35-17) Conference (20-14)
** Motlow State Eliminated **


** We Live another day ***
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G16 6:00 Walters State vs Columbia State

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Wednesday May 11th 2005
G17 03:00 Championship
G18 06:00 If Necessary

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Wes,
TJCCAA has used this format for a few years now. The method is odd but makes sense when you see it work.

If Walters wins they go directly to game 16 and Columbia is eliminated. The winner of the Vol State Motlow game would need to defeat the "non-loser" Walters in this case twice.

If Walters loses they advance to game 17 and wait for a winner between Columbia, Motlow and Vol State. One game at that point ... all would have losses.

The format eliminates a bye, to the winner's bracket finalist (Walters) and continues to emphasize the need for a deep pitching staff.

hsbbweb,

Also, this is the same format that is used at the National tournament and at every regional tournament across the country. Uniformity is very important at this level and beyond.

About the previous post concerning Columbia State.....yes, there tradition is rich but the actions and conduct of that program has become highly questionable. Comments around the league are the "inmates are running the asylum" there and that is a concern. Also, having the tournament at your HOME site is a HUGE advantage to them and neutrality should be an issue. You gotta like a team that hosts a "neutral" conference tournament but insists on ALWAYS having their usual dugout and wearing what THEY want to wear regardless of home or visitor.

quote:

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G16 Walters State 7 Columbia State 6
** Columbia State Eliminated **
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Wednesday May 11th 2005
G17 03:00 Volunteer State vs Walters State
G18 06:00 If Necessary

Walters has to be beat twice today
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Is the tournament always at Columbia?

Good luck TennDad - Please post result when you have it.

Slickfielder:
Coach Painter was coaching at Columbia State before I was born! I did get to talk to him last year during a Padres tryout in Columbia and he sounded like he was getting close to retiring after a legendary coaching career. But who knows, he's like the energizer bunny and he keeps going, and going and going!

I know some would say the program is better off if he walked away but there is also some who think he has done enough for Columbia State to leave on his own terms. I just hope for the best for the coach and program.

Congrats on a great 2005 season, You had me scared the last weekend of the conference season, because you were right on our heels.

lafmom: This is my first year with Junior college since my oldest is at Middle Tennessee State but I'm learning the ropes. I do feel like the sounds stadium in Nashville would be a better (neutral) site!

or Vol State !

TennDad - I bet you do!!!

I don't understand why the tournament doesn't rotate sites - I'm sure not every school is equipped to host, but out of eleven there should be others???????

The tournament was held a couple of years back at Smokies Park, in Sevierville. I loved that! :-)

Volunteer has hosted it before as have a couple of others. Having lights is a must and not all the conference schools have them.

I have been told by a couple of the Tennessee juco coaches that they do not want the tournament at their places due to the tremendous amount of work involved. Keep in mind that most of these schools do not have "grounds crews" The players and coaches have to prep the field, etc.

Columbia has the luxury of Southern Athletic Fields being close.

One final thought ... Columbia has not won the tournament in several years. Advantage? The strongest team and pitching staff still prevails.

Bob - I almost asked if any thought had ever been given to having this tournament in Sevierville. I would think that would be a great place to host the tournament.

I will say, that Columbia appeared to do a great job with the fields. My son commented while we were there Sunday, how their folks (whoever they were) jumped in between games and got the field ready in a very prompt manner. Also, there was plenty of parking available which was nice.

Wherever it's at, I hope to be there for the finals next year!

Walters State held off a late Columbia State comeback, producing a 7-6 victory to advance to Wednesday's 3 p.m. championship round of the NJCAA Region VII/TJCCAA Tournament at Dave Hall Field.

The Senators (43-14) will meet Volunteer State (35-17). The Pioneers must win twice to advance. The winner hosts the Georgia state champion, Young Harris (51-9), in a best of three playoff next week to determine a representative to the NJCAA World Series in Grand Junction, Colo.

Young Harris defeated South Georgia, 11-3, in its title game.
Surprising Columbia State (24-31) moved within one in the top of the ninth when Tyler Boshers bashed a leadoff homer over the left field fence.

Grant Nickell received a two-out walk before Zane Stone, the third Senators pitcher, forced his third groundout of the inning to record a one-inning save.

The Chargers entered the top of the eighth trailing by three when Miles Hartsfield and twin brother Mark Hartsfield stroked consecutive singles. With one out, Tyler Farrar doubled to rightcenter, scoring Miles but a relay throw home resulted in Mark being ruled out.


It appeared that the Charger arrived ahead of the ball but that catcher Jon Edmonds had his left leg blocking Hartsfield's sliding effort, and the Senator was able to then grab the relay throw from second baseman Zac Bowman and apply the tag to the blocked-off Columbia player.

Walters pitcher Cole Draughn fanned the next Charger before being greeted to lead off the ninth by the homer from Boshers. Draughn was then replaced by Stone.

Ben Wilshire, the third Columbia hurler, held the Senators without a run in the bottom of the eighth.

Walters had a 13-11 advantage in hits, with Bowman going 3-for-3 with two intentional walks. Bowman's three-run, full-count homer in the third inning gave the Senators a 4-3 lead.

C.J. Lee and Jason Gray also had three hits for the Senators.

Boshers was 2-for-3 and scored three times for Columbia. Zak Smith and both Hartsfields had two hits apiece for the Chargers. Andrew Gannon and Smith had two baggers.

Luke Lamm and Jason Lenard both pitched 3.1 innings before Wilshire took over for coach Jim Painter's gallant Chargers, who came on strong after a 10th-place finish during the TJCCAA campaign.



Volunteer St. 11
Motlow St. 10

The Pioneers outhit the Bucks, 16-12, but the key in the outcome were seven Motlow miscues leading to five unearned runs.

Vol grabbed an early 7-1 lead, but Motlow rallied for four runs in the top of the fifth. The Pioneers answered with three in their half of the frame, and the Bucks tallied two in the sixth to reduce the deficit to three, 10-7.

A Pioneer run in the seventh was the difference as Motlow, which stranded nine runners, scored three in the ninth.

Ahmir Watkins and Joel Lynch had three hits apiece, and Garrett Harp, Michael Richardson, Danny Pulley and Heath Puryear two apiece for the winners.

Chris Beatty pitched the first five innings to gain the win. David Strothman and Dustin Crabtree worked in relief, with Wesley Nolen being called on to get the save by retiring the two batters he faced.

Neylan Roberts, a freshman from Mt. Pleasant, had a double and a single in three trips in a relief role for Motlow. Carlo Rosairo provided a home run and a single. Matt Gray was 2-for-2, and Glenn Rogers also boomed a roundtripper.

Zach Gray hurled the first 2.2 innings and took the loss. Mike Moeller, Scott Miller and Nick Davis pitched in relief.

A number of instate players that I followed in high school have had a great season. I sure makes it fun to follow these kids and see their success!

Congratulations to Walters as well as Vol State. I witnessed a lot of really good ballplayers and it obviously takes a lot of talent and work to make it to the finals. There's one KY boy that's excited to be a part of it next year! Good luck to Walters State.

lafmom,
I know you have mentioned it before but where is your son going to be playing next year?

AU84 - My son will be playing for Coach Edwards at Hiwassee. I see by your profile you have a son in JUCO in TN - where at?

He plays for Roane State in Harriman. I'm sending you a PM.

We actually came down in February for my son to commit in person and watched the Roane/Hiwassee game. I'll watch for your PM.

Walters State scored five first inning runs and coasted to the NJCAA Region VII/TJCCAA baseball championship Wednesday at Dave Hall Field on the Columbia State campus.

The Senators (44-14) posted a 14-5 win over Volunteer State (38-18) and will be playing Young Harris, Ga. in a best two of three playoff next week in Morristown to determine the Southeastern representative to the JUCO World Series in Grand Junction, Colo.

Walters eliminated Columbia State 7-6 in the late game on Tuesday. Motlow State was ousted by Volunteer State 12-11 on Tuesday afternoon.


Congrats to Walters state on a great season and good luck against Young Harris!