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to kick off this seasons preseason info here is a review of what happened last year:

2007
Washington Catholic Athletic Conference
Season in Review

W C A C Overall Runs Runs League Runs Runs
Teams Record Scored Allowed Record Scored Allowed

Paul VI 27-4 253 74 17-2 129 31

St. Johns 23-6 231 79 16-3 149 43

DeMatha 20-10 198 134 13-5 123 75

Gonzaga 18-11 215 152 11-7 125 83

O’Connell 12-10 165 164 9-8 128 134

Good Counsel 6-16 139 188 5-12 108 142

St Mary’s Ryken 3-15 68 165 3-13 62 144

Ireton 6-15 108 174 4-14 87 145

McNamara 2-19 70 216 1-15 46 160


Visit www.dcsportsfan.com for all the latest information on the WCAC baseball season in 2008. This site is also a great source of information regarding past seasons. Simply go to the site and then click on high schools, scroll down til you reach WCAC baseball and click. Once the new page opens you'll see all the latest regarding records and all the latest articles written about the various baseball teams in the WCAC through out the entire season.
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Originally posted by j2h6:
following 3up - 3down's idea I've created this thread to provide updates through out this baseball season on all that's going on w/ the WCAC (Washington Catholic Athletic Conference) including reports, rankings, scores, etc.


Since the WCAC info you want to update on this site if available (from WCAC, and many of the schools web sites (i.e. PIV, McNamara, GC, DeMatha, St. John etc)), the simple question to ask is......

Why?
I'll start with St. Johns College HS in DC. Coach Mark Gibbs ('96) is in his second year as head coach, he replaced his father Coach Ed Gibbs ('67) who is in his 2nd year as an assistant but prior to that had been the head coach for St. Johns for 14 years and IMO the mastermind behind their success and creating their slogan "the greatest show on dirt". Mark did a tremendous job taking over from his father last year and St. Johns finished with an over all record of 23-6. The season last year was highlighted by several outstanding performances by a plethera of talented ball players. In the 2007 season it was another year of highlights for LJ Hoes(OF/RHP - North Carolina), receiving his 2nd first team Washington Post ALL-MET selection, while also receiving ALL-AMERICAN honors. Scott Silverstein(LHP/DH - Virginia) had a break out year and really put himself on the map as being one of the top LHP's in the country. Connor Hoehn(RHP - Alabama) had another great year and eventually was drafted in the 21st round in the '07 MLB Draft. There were additional strong performances by Matt Mack(3B - Radford) and Cory Beahm(MIF - Hartford).

This season St. John's has already been marked as the team to beat having received early recognition by Collegiate Baseball as the Nation's #2 high school team. There are a couple players who've also received some early ALL-AMERICAN nods in LJ Hoes and Scott Silverstein. In addition to Hoes and Silverstein, Hugh Adams(RHP - Florida Atlantic) will be epected to pick up where Connor Hoehn left off and St. Johns will be expecting big years from Matt Mack and Cory Beahm. St. Johns will clearly be one of those teams in the top 3 in the WCAC (Washington Catholic Athletic Conference) this year. The real question for me is how will the new players they add to their starting line up help and contribute to re-establishing them at the top where they're accustom to always being. They struggled at times offensively last year but they made up for that lack of offense at times with their depth in the pitching department. This year they have one standout on the mound in Silverstein who will be the top pitcher in the WCAC, after that they'll need some outstanding performances from both Adams and Nick Routt(LHP-Mississippi State). Offensively, Hoes will lead the pack for them and I'd expect improvements from both Mack and Beahm while Silverstein will also contribute with the stick.

I look for more information coming out over the next couple weeks once rosters are set and roles are established but never over look the cadets. There will be additional rankings coming out soon and expect to see St. John's name appear a few more times on these lists. St. John's set another record in our area when they announced the early signings of 9 players who'll go on to play baseball at the next level. St. Johns has since added one to that list which I've posted below along with a link to their 2008 schedule:

Hugh Adams - Florida Atlantic University
Cory Beahm - University of Hartford
Jeff Flax - LaSalle University
LJ Hoes - University of North Carolina
Michael Loeb - Davidson College
Matt Mack - Radford University
Craig Miller - LaSalle University
Iggy Rodriguez - Swarthmore College
Nick Routt - Mississippi State University
Scott Silverstein - University of Virginia

St. Johns 2008 Schedule


Paul VI HS in Fairfax VA is lead by Coach Billy Emerson now in his sixth year as head coach. Paul VI during Coach Emerson's tenure has been impressive, compiling an over all win/loss record of 111-41 over the past five years. Paul VI has set the bench mark over the last 3 years having gone back to back to back 23+ game winning seasons while compiling a record of 77-17, the most wins of any program over that stretch than any other school in the Washington DC area. Paul VI finished last year by setting their school record for most wins in a season by going 27-4 and won the WCAC Division and Conference Championships. Paul VI last year was lead by several outstanding performances highlighted by an amazing junior class. Peter Verdin(OF/RHP - Georgia) had another banner year leading the panthers offensively. In Peter's two years at Paul VI he has set several single season records which include, hits, doubles, stolen bases and runs scored. Peter has already set the career record for stolen bases at Paul VI and looks to break several others in 2008. Zach Costello(OF - Delaware) had an oustanding senior year for Paul VI and finished an amazing career at Paul VI. There were other highlighted performances by Brett Bowers(3B/MIF - East Carolina), Matt Murakami(MIF - Maryland), Reed Bromley(1B/DH - Undecided) among others. In 2007 Mike Mitchell (RHP/C/1B - undecided) had a break out year and simply dominated conference and out of conference foes alike. Mitchell finished the year 8-1 suffering his only loss to St. Johns in a 1-0 contest against Silverstein, however, the two would face again in the WCAC Conference Championship Game and Mitchell would have his revenge, beating St. Johns 5-0 in the Championship. There were other highlighted pitching performances by Drew Shaw (LHP/1B - Undecided), Greg Weigand (RHP/DH - Undecided), Tyler Costello (RHP - Sophomore) among others.

This season the bar has been set high and expectations are on par for Paul VI. They return 7 of their 9 starting position players and return every starting pitcher from last year. Paul VI returns veteran leadership, experience and depth in every position. Paul VI returns in '08 w/ 13 pitchers on the roster w/ 10 of them at or around 85mph w/ another 3 at or around 90+mph. Paul VI returns 8 of their top 10 hitters, 24 of their 33 home runs, 33 of their 56 stolen bases, 74% of their RBI's from last year along w/ 4 of 5 of their starting infielders that turned 30+ double plays. In 2008 w/ such high expectations, Paul VI will be expecting big performances from 1 thru 9 in the line up. In addition to those already mentioned, other players that stand out to have a big season this year are Mike McMenamin(C/1B - Undecided), Tim McCormick(OF - Undecided), Chad Morgan(C/OF/RHP - Undecided), Pat McDonald (RHP/OF - Undecided) among others. Paul VI will clearly be one of those top 3 teams in the WCAC this year. The real question for me regarding Paul VI is how do they handle the expectations in front of them. Pressure is an interesting thing and will make some shine while others crumble. It also remains to be seen whether Mitchell was a one year wonder or a dominate pitcher to be reckoned with. If Paul VI's pitching lives up to the hype, there is no doubt in their offensive capabilities. The usual faces will lead the offense this year for Paul VI. Washington Post ALL-MET and BCA ALL-AMERICAN Peter Verdin will be the catalyst followed closely by big years from Brett Bowers, Reed Bromley, Mike Mitchell, Mike Murakami, Chad Morgan, Tim McCormick and Greg Weigand.

I look for more information coming out over the next couple weeks once rosters are set and roles are established but never over look the Panthers. There will be additional rankings coming out soon and expect to see Paul VI's name appear a few of these lists. Paul VI will also come close to the record St.John's set in our area when they announced the signings of 10 players who'll go on to play baseball at the next level. Paul VI has signed 3 during the early signing period and when the spring is finished expects to have all six of their remaining seniors signed to play baseball at the next level bringing Paul VI's total to 9 players advancing on to the next level. I've posted below the 3 early signees along with a listing of the other six and the current schools in the mix for them this spring. Visit www.pvibaseball.com for all the latest information regarding Paul VI baseball, including schedules and a whole lot more.

Brett Bowers - East Carolina University
Matt Murakami - University of Maryland EARLY SIGNEES
Peter Verdin - University of Georgia

Reed Bromley - (Patrick Henry CC, Shenandoah, Pitt CC, Highpoint)
Tim McCormick - (Marshall, Hampden Sydney, SJU, Delaware, High Point)
Mike Mitchell - (Radford, Maryland, Mt. St. Mary’s, Boston College, Coastal Carolina, Salisbury University)
Greg Wiegand - (Limestone College, Dayton, St. Mary’s College, Lafayette)
Drew Shaw - (Maryland, WVU, Liberty, Longwood, UNC-Charlotte, Salisbury University)
Mike McMenamin - (Catholic U of A, McDaniel College, VMI, Shenandoah University)
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Should be a couple of great games when they match up with PVI. Thoughts?


Wagoneer,

Last year Paul VI took 2 of 3 from St. Johns including the Championship. I'll be honest I fully expect almost a circus like atmoshphere. I believe the stands will be standing room only, there will be scouts everywhere from both college and the professional ranks. In my mind St. Johns and Paul VI are the two best teams in the WCAC and there will be so much talent on the field when both of these teams play each other I'm already getting goose bumps thinking about it. There will be additional tough competition for St. Johns when they go out to California for spring break as there will be for Paul VI when they go to Florida and South Carolina for spring break but clearly here back at home, mark your calendars for these two games and if you can make it, get there early...it should be a great night of baseball.
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J2h6 you have got to take a major chill pill on PVI. I know your a big supporter but face the facts last year PVI got crushed (and I am talking crushed) by NDA in Hartsville. Then they failed to even make it into the championship game at states. What does that say about the true strength of PVI and for that matter St. Johns if PVI beat them 2 out of 3 last year? You also wrote an incorrect statement, "Paul VI has set the bench mark over the last 3 years having gone back to back to back 23+ game winning seasons while compiling a record of 77-17, the most wins of any program over that stretch than any other school in the Washington DC area". You better check NDA's record over the last three years (and four state championships in a row). Warm up your fingers because your going to have to revise that statement.
coolbreeze,

I appreciate your input and welcome you contributing to this thread. I feel special that you've especially gone out of your way in your first two posts on this great site to try and bad mouth one of the better programs in our area.

I'm not sure whether you feel you have something to prove or what? I would think that any player or parent from a class program like the Notre Dame Academy would know how to handle themselves a little better. Notre Dame Academy has been nothing less than impressive over the last several years. They have every right to boast about their program as there are not many out there that can state they've won 4 state Championships (3 in division 2 and 1 in division 1, top division) in a row. I am absolutely a fan of your baseball program and wish you guys all the best this year.

I'll get back with you regarding Notre Dame's record over the last 3 years after I speak with Coach Lockhart this week. I'm sure that will clear up any confusion. Until then I stand by my statement w/ one correction, Paul VI has set the bench mark over the last 3 years having gone back to back to back 23+ game winning seasons while compiling a record of 77-17, the most wins of any four year HS program over that stretch than any other school in the Washington DC area, now that's a fact !
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j2h6

I have not gone out of my way to " bad mouth" a program (PVI's or anyone else for that matter). What I said was for you to take a chill pill and get a grip on reality. PVI, StJohn's, NDA and for that matter a number of public schools have good programs. You happen to be just a little to wrapped up in one. As for the number of wins the past three years, NDA has more than 90 (and after I check with Lockhart tomorrow to get the actual number don't be surprised if it is actual total is greater than 100). Like I said get your fingers warmed up.
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BEAR,
My point was for accurate and positive posts/reports about the district or league games that you follow.
Whats your point? If its to show how much you don't know about Virginia baseball then you did well.
For example; the Delaney lost four of those teams 2 years ago. They started thier own conferance,the CAC. Two more this year.The Battlefield is not even close! Neither is the Commonwealth! ARE YOU SERIOUSLY TRYING TO NAME THE TEAMS IN VA.? lol Good joke Bear.3up
Coolbreeze, et all

I was asked a question by Wagoneer and responded to that question. I am a huge baseball fan in general and yes do carry a bias for Pvi and that'll never change. However, I also feel it's important to share information and thought that I complimented the St. John's team rather well, considering they're our rival. IMO this is what it's all about, promoting these young athletes and let the chips fall where they will. In the end I can talk til I'm blue in the face but If the players don't back it up on the field it really doesn't matter what's stated hear now does it?

Now, if this were not a thread about the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference and the upcoming 2008 season, I would absolutely mention other great teams in our area like Madison, Oakton, James River and Notre Dame Academy. However, this is a thread about the WCAC and thus these are the teams I'm focusing on. There are others that will focus on other districts and that will also be the only teams they'll discuss. If you have any difficulty with understanding this concept cool breeze I've gone ahead and started another thread for you titled, NDA - 4 time state Champions !

In the meantime welcome to the HSBBW and I hope you become a positive contributor to this site and you learn a great deal from it. Unfortunately, We don't include prep schools in our statement that allow 5th year HS student athletes. Paul VI has set the bench mark over the last 3 years having gone back to back to back 23+ game winning seasons while compiling a record of 77-17, the most wins of any four year HS program over that stretch than any other school in the Washington DC area.
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Originally posted by Armor:
It's Feb. Yogi is up early from a long winter and Jellystone Park hasn't opened. No picnic baskets yet!


Correction, Armor. That's Pic-a-nic baskets.





Excellent reporting j2h6. I'll be reading this thread often, even if I don't have any other interests than being an Ireton alumnus who didn't play baseball by the time I was in HS.

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