Top Summer Programs in North Texas

I've been at a game where Richards(Plano East/Arkansas) pushed it to the upper 80's. His curveball always seems to be sharp. The change-up seems to be quite effective as well. For his stature I am very impressed! Not a big guy, but full of passion to compete on the mound.

Still learning the guys names on the Marshals, so I can't fill you in on who pitched the middle innings.

Miller (Keller) scored on the wild pitch in the 4th for the Marshals.

Was fun to watch all the Keller kids play against each other. At one point, Miller had an opportunity to advance to third on a ball hit to Medlin in right, but decided against it knowing his arm. An inning later Medlin had a chance to advance to third on a ball hit to center but decided against it knowing Miller's arm. Sure there will be smack talking going on the next time he is over at the Medlin's eating all their food.

Choate's slider was just plain nasty today. He came up big for the Marshals.

Well here's my take. Since 2002.

18u

2002
BBI Champion -- DBAT
Lone Star --- Stangs

Regional Last Three Teams

Mustangs, DBAT, Houston Heat(?)
Mustangs advanced

2003

BBI Champ -- Knights (Undefeated)
Lone Star -- Stangs

Regional Qualifier Champ -- Austin Wings, Burk

Regional Last Three Teams

Mustangs, Knights, SA Titans
Mustangs advanced

2004

BBI Champ -- Knights (Undefeated)
Lone star -- Stangs

Qualifier Champs - DBAT, Knights

Regional Final Five

DBAT, Stangs, Knights, Hubbers, West Columbia
Hubbers advance

2005

BBI Champ -- Wildcats (Undefeated)
Lonestar -- Stangs (Undefeated)

Qualifier Champs -- Stars, Patriots

Regional Final three

Tigers, DBAT, Wildcats
Wildcats advance

16u16u

2002

BBI Champ -- Knights
Lone Star -- Stangs

Regional Last Three

Tigers(?), Stangs, Knights
Knights advance

MMWS Champ Knights

2003

BBI Champ - Stars
Lonestar Stangs

Regional Final three

(?), Patriots, (?)
Patriots Advance

MMWS Champs -- Patriots

2004

BBI Champ -- Knights
Lonestar -- Stangs

Reg Qaulifier Champs -- Knights, Patriots, DBAT 16

MMWS Qualifier Champs -- DBAT 15

MMWS 15U Champ Tigers
MMWS 3rd DBAT 16
MMWS 2nd DBAT 15

2005

BBI Champ -- Dodgers(?)
Lonestar -- (?)

Reg Qualifier Champs (?)

Regional Last Three

Tigers, Dodgers, DBAT

MMWS 15u Champ Giants
MMWS Champ Tigers

Totals

League Titles

6+ - Mustangs
5 -- DBAT/Knights (Merged 2005)
1 -- Stars
1 -- Wildcats

Qaulifier titles

5 -- DBAT/Knights
2 -- Patriots

AABC WS Appearances

3 -- DBAT/Knights
2 -- Tigers
2 -- Mustangs
1 -- Patriots
1 -- Giants
1 -- Wildcats

AABC WS Titles

2 -- Tigers
1 -- DBAT/Knights
1 -- Giants
1 -- Patriots


Here is the information as best I can remember. Who's the best HS (I limited it to HS since this is a HS board) age summer organization? You decide.

Note: The FW Cats and Arlington A's Super 8 League info was unavailable.

Don't forget the 2012 North Texas Dirtbags coached by Ken Guthrie and Lynn Vanlandingham. Swing Doc will be hitting instructor and Collikar team MOM. Train will be social coordinator and sports information director.