What are supposed to be the top teams in 07? Thought it would be intresting for everyone to post their pick or opinions so we can take a look next February and see if they remain the same.
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Dang, lets decide who the top teams this year are
Dang, sorry I brought it up.
dirtbag -- I don't mind speculating -- our playoff hopes are.....remote 
Top teams in 2007 (based on returning players and current JV success) -- Coppell, FM, Rockwall, Rowlett, and Prestonwood Christian. Others to watch...Waxahachie, Plano West, Jesuit, Martin. Those hit hard by graduation -- Mansfield, HP, Allen. Questions -- Poteet, Plano East (I like positioning our guys as the underdogs), Mequite Horn, McKinney North, Rockwall Heath.
Let's discuss top 2007 players later!
Top teams in 2007 (based on returning players and current JV success) -- Coppell, FM, Rockwall, Rowlett, and Prestonwood Christian. Others to watch...Waxahachie, Plano West, Jesuit, Martin. Those hit hard by graduation -- Mansfield, HP, Allen. Questions -- Poteet, Plano East (I like positioning our guys as the underdogs), Mequite Horn, McKinney North, Rockwall Heath.
Let's discuss top 2007 players later!
quote:Originally posted by Panther Dad:
dirtbag -- Those hit hard by graduation -- Mansfield, HP, Allen.
Keller
quote:Originally posted by KellerDad:quote:Originally posted by Panther Dad:
dirtbag -- Those hit hard by graduation -- Mansfield, HP, Allen.
Keller
Northwest...8 senior starters, 10 total seniors.
I know I sound like a real homer here, but I really think Rockwall will have a strong team next year. If you add the kids that played on JV this year to the group of Juniors and the Sophomore, 
there's a chance for us to be real strong. There are several very good athletes in this bunch and some really good arms. We will have at least 4, possibly 5 kids that will be throwing in the upper 80's by next spring IMHO. The JV team outhomered the varsity this year, and there is some speed coming as well. I really think that 07 will be a strong year and I'm going to predict that in 08, we'll be back in Round Rock!! I also predict that there will be at least 3 D-1 signees from the 07 class and as many as 5 from the 08 class. What do you think SwingDoc? I guess you can start calling the Swami2 with all these predictions!!! 
Please note: I do realize we could also go 5-9 in our new district both these years and even miss the playoffs. Nothing is set in stone and I'm the first to admit that. But we have a really good coach that knows what he's doing and he'll get these guys working hard and winning lots of ball games.
there's a chance for us to be real strong. There are several very good athletes in this bunch and some really good arms. We will have at least 4, possibly 5 kids that will be throwing in the upper 80's by next spring IMHO. The JV team outhomered the varsity this year, and there is some speed coming as well. I really think that 07 will be a strong year and I'm going to predict that in 08, we'll be back in Round Rock!! I also predict that there will be at least 3 D-1 signees from the 07 class and as many as 5 from the 08 class. What do you think SwingDoc? I guess you can start calling the Swami2 with all these predictions!!! Please note: I do realize we could also go 5-9 in our new district both these years and even miss the playoffs. Nothing is set in stone and I'm the first to admit that. But we have a really good coach that knows what he's doing and he'll get these guys working hard and winning lots of ball games.
The word on the street is that Northwest Suburban Intercity Christian Prep is gonna be awfully salty next year!!! 
It's a slow week.....
It's a slow week.....
Slow week??? Not for me. I'm busy getting my girls golf team, (2 players), ready for the TAPPS 1A state tournament in Porter on Monday and Tuesday. If they can get under 105, we got chance for the championship!
So, you're tweaking their mechanics, LA?
L.A.
Good Luck to your girls at State.... one of my best memories of HS was participating at the AZ State Golf Meet and running into a Western Diamondback on the 7th hole....
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GOOD LUCK and let us know how they finish up.........
Marcus in 2007?????????? We just won't know till next year and we see what the summer/fall does for our players, one thing I do know is our new district will be another baseball heavy district (Coppell, N.Smith, FM and LHS) for us..............
Good Luck to your girls at State.... one of my best memories of HS was participating at the AZ State Golf Meet and running into a Western Diamondback on the 7th hole....
. GOOD LUCK and let us know how they finish up.........
Marcus in 2007?????????? We just won't know till next year and we see what the summer/fall does for our players, one thing I do know is our new district will be another baseball heavy district (Coppell, N.Smith, FM and LHS) for us..............
quote:Originally posted by oldbat-never:
... one of my best memories of HS was participating at the AZ State Golf Meet and running into a Western Diamondback on the 7th hole....
So you learned why they call it a club.
Yeah PD. Things like "Stay OUT of the water"!
Funny you should say that OBN, one of my girls had a run in with a snake this week at regionals. She's a country girl though and thought nothing of it. Although she ran from a pond once when some turtles scared her!
Funny you should say that OBN, one of my girls had a run in with a snake this week at regionals. She's a country girl though and thought nothing of it. Although she ran from a pond once when some turtles scared her!
Texan and L.A.,
You are soooo right, our golf coach always told us to make sure that when we went OB to carry our club with authority as we might need to use it for the snakes.....In AZ that was status quo, but when I played at Hilton Head that club didn't do me any good when I went OB and came face to face with a hissing alligator.... only thing that worked on that was "fast feet".........
and a bag full of balls, as I never went OB to look for another ball that weekend.
You are soooo right, our golf coach always told us to make sure that when we went OB to carry our club with authority as we might need to use it for the snakes.....In AZ that was status quo, but when I played at Hilton Head that club didn't do me any good when I went OB and came face to face with a hissing alligator.... only thing that worked on that was "fast feet".........
and a bag full of balls, as I never went OB to look for another ball that weekend.
LA,
Good luck with the girls!
Good luck with the girls!
Old Pitcher,
I oft have been referred to as Mr. Optimistic...That being said, I like our chances as well the next couple of years and have not given up on this year. I know you haven't either but its gonna work in the Rock's favor. Seems the players have finally bonded and they have a purpose. It'll be a huge weekend and final week for the Rockwall Nine.
I'm betting on the Orange~
I oft have been referred to as Mr. Optimistic...That being said, I like our chances as well the next couple of years and have not given up on this year. I know you haven't either but its gonna work in the Rock's favor. Seems the players have finally bonded and they have a purpose. It'll be a huge weekend and final week for the Rockwall Nine.
I'm betting on the Orange~
SwingDoc,
I feel the same way Doc! I'm glad to hear the guys are starting to come together. There were several seniors at our facility last night hitting for a couple of hours. I know they want it really bad, so their going to really focus and make a good run and I feel we could go pretty deep with this bunch now that they are all on the same page. It's been a tough year for the seniors I know, but they aren't quitters, so they're going to do what it takes to win some games and finish up strong. See you tomorrow. Oh...one more thing...our girls wrap up district tonight, finishing in 2nd place. It's senior night for them. They're gonna make a strong run too, and get to Round Rock in my opinion!
Go Jackets...and Lady Jackets!!
I feel the same way Doc! I'm glad to hear the guys are starting to come together. There were several seniors at our facility last night hitting for a couple of hours. I know they want it really bad, so their going to really focus and make a good run and I feel we could go pretty deep with this bunch now that they are all on the same page. It's been a tough year for the seniors I know, but they aren't quitters, so they're going to do what it takes to win some games and finish up strong. See you tomorrow. Oh...one more thing...our girls wrap up district tonight, finishing in 2nd place. It's senior night for them. They're gonna make a strong run too, and get to Round Rock in my opinion!
Go Jackets...and Lady Jackets!!
quote:Originally posted by Panther Dad:
dirtbag -- I don't mind speculating -- our playoff hopes are.....remote
Top teams in 2007 (based on returning players and current JV success) -- Coppell, FM, Rockwall, Rowlett, and Prestonwood Christian. Others to watch...Waxahachie, Plano West, Jesuit, Martin. Those hit hard by graduation -- Mansfield, HP, Allen. Questions -- Poteet, Plano East (I like positioning our guys as the underdogs), Mequite Horn, McKinney North, Rockwall Heath.
Let's discuss top 2007 players later!
I think Irving High School will be a contender next year seeing as how they are only losing 3 starting seniors and the rest is made up of 3 starting sophomores and 3 juniors with a good JV group
quote:I think Irving High School will be a contender next year seeing as how they are only losing 3 starting seniors and the rest is made up of 3 starting sophomores and 3 juniors with a good JV group
TP,
With Beaven back next year, you could probably start him and 8 freshman and still win district!!
You know what here is what i think, i feel central is going to make a strong push in district 5-5a. But thats just me!
It is still a team sport. Irving had a great year with a great pitcher, but had to fight to get third place in their district. I'm not sure what will be different next year other than Coppell leaves the district, but Jesuit will come in and be tough and you can expect LD Bell to rebound to being a district leader again.