Suns Even Series With Win Over The Pensacola Wahoos
April 29, 2012
The Jacksonville Suns claimed a 5-2 win over the Blue Wahoos on Saturday night at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. The Suns plated three runs in the first, which would prove to be all they would need on their way to evening the series at two game apiece.
Tim Crabbe (L, 1-1) settled down after the first inning and lasted 5.1 innings in the losing effort for Pensacola. Of the three runs he allowed, two were earned. Crabbe only walked one batter in the game, a new season low, and he struck out six, one shy of his season high.
Pensacola pulled within a run on a two-run homer by Cody Puckett in the sixth, but that was all the Wahoos would get. Jacksonville added a pair of insurance runs in the seventh. Wilkin De La Rosa inherited a bases loaded situation and hit the first batter he faced to force in one run, then walked the next, forcing in another. Both runs were charged to Drew Hayes. De La Rosa went on to strike out the next two batters to get out of the inning.
Ryan LaMarre singled in the fifth inning to extend his hit streak to a team-high 11 games. Puckett’s home run was one of his team-leading two hits for the game.
Suns starter Graham Taylor (W, 2-1) earned the win by working six innings and allowing both Blue Wahoos runs on six hits. He walked one and struck out five. Evan Reed (S, 6) closed the came with a pair of perfect innings for the save.
The series concludes on Sunday when the Blue Wahoos send right-hander J.C. Sulbaran (1-2, 4.98) to mound. Jacksonville’s starter has not been announced at this time. First pitch is set for 2:05 CT from the Baseball Ground of Jacksonville.
By Tommy Thrall
Molino’s Kelly Tosses No Hitter For East Hill
April 28, 2012
Molino resident Jacob Kelly tossed a no hitter for East Hill Christian School on Friday evening in a Panhandle Christian Conference tournament game.
Kelly went 3-3 with three RBI’s to beat Atmore Christian Academy 10-0 in five innings. Kelly missed a perfect game by walking two batters in the second inning. Out of the 17 batters that he faced, Kelly struck out nine. Atmore players committed five errors combined with nine hits from East Hill batters to give the Eagles the win. Kelly, 16, is a sophomore.
Ben Kaderly, also a Molino resident and a member of the East Hill team, reached third on two bunts due to Atmore throwing errors. Kaderly is also a sophomore at East Hill and he plays outfield and catcher.
Kelly is 5 -1 on the season with 89 strikeouts in only 36⅓ innings pitched. He has given up 10 earned runs and currently has an ERA of 1.93. He is batting .393 on the year.
The Eagles are 5-3 on the season and play Central Christian for the West Region Championship to be held in Loxley, Ala., on Saturday.
Flomaton Sweeps Playoff Games Against Cottage Hill
April 28, 2012
The Flomaton Hurricanes swept Cottage Hill Christian Friday in Flomaton to advance to the third round of the Class 2A baseball playoffs.
The Flomaton Hurricanes beat the Cottage Hill Warriors the first second round playoff 6-2. Zack Watson (9-2) started on the mound and completed the game and earned his 100th strikeout of the year. He has 103 on the year and 312 career strikeouts. Lee Cockrell took the loss for the Warriors.
Batting:
Andrew Cash 1-2 1B, 2 R
Hunter Bonds 2-2 3B, 1B, 2 R
James Dean 1-3 2B, RBI, R
Zack Watson 2-3 2 1B, 2 RBI, R
Trey Weeks 1-2 2B, 2 RBI
Jacob Newton 1-3 1B
Pitching:
Zack Watson 7IP 10K 1ER 6 hits allowed CG W
Second Game
The Flomaton Hurricanes beat the Cottage Hill Warriors in the second game of the second round playoff series 7-0. Joseph Parker (9-1) started and finished the game for the Hurricanes and only allowed one hit in seven innings. Johnathan Williams took the loss for the Warriors. The Hurricanes improve their record to 27-4 and are advancing to the third round of the playoffs against the winner of Wicksburg/G.W. Long matchup.
Batting:
Andrew Cash 0-2 R, SB
Hunter Bonds 2-3 3B, 1B, RBI, 2 R, SB
James Dean 1-2 1B, RBI, R, SB
Zack Watson 1-2 1B, RBI, R, 2 SB
Trey Weeks 1-4 1B
Jacob Newton 2-2 2B, 1B, RBI
Tristian McAnally 0-3 R
Joseph Parker 0-2 R
Pitching:
Joseph Parker 7IP 8K 3W 0ER 1 hit allowed CG W
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Wahoos Make It Two In A Row With 8-2 Win Over Suns
April 28, 2012
Joel Guzman jump started the Blue Wahoos offense with his two-run homer in the fourth inning, and the Wahoos cruised to an 8-2 win over the Jacksonville Suns behind a strong start by Daniel Corcino on Friday night at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville.
Already leading 3-0, the Blue Wahoos added some cushion with a five-run seventh. Ryan LaMarre, Josh Fellhauer, Yordanys Perez and Miguel Rojas all collected hits in the inning to contribute to the rally. Pensacola batted around in the frame sending 11 guys to the plate as the Blue Wahoos went up 8-0.
All seven hitters in the Blue Wahoos lineup that collected a hit in the game had exactly two hits. LaMarre, Henry Rodriguez and Guzman all scored a pair of runs to go with their hits. Guzman and Yordanys Perez also added a pair of RBI in the game.
Jacksonville scored single runs in the seventh and ninth innings against Blue Wahoos relievers after Corcino went 5.1 shutout innings. He allowed just three hits, he walked three and struck out three. The right-hander got credit for the win, his first of the season. Jacksonville starter Zach Neal (L, 2-2) was charged with the loss after allowing three runs on 10 hits over six innings.
Game four of the five-game set is Saturday night beginning at 5:05 CT when the Blue Wahoos send righty Tim Crabbe (1-0, 4.74) to the mound against Suns left-hander Graham Taylor (1-1, 4.09).
By Tommy Thrall
Tate And Jay Fall In District Championship Games
April 27, 2012
Pace 4 — Tate 2
The Tate High School Aggies dropped to Pace 4-2 Thursday night in the district championship game
Tate hitters included: Hunter Black 1-3, 2B, run, RBI; Austin Quina 1-3, 2B, RBI; David Moorhead 1-3; Cody Palmer 1-3, 2B.
The Aggies (22-5) will advance as runner-ups in a Region 1-6A semifinal game next Thursday at 7 p.m. on the road against Panama City Mosley.
Holmes County 8 — Jay 5
Holmes county claimed the District 2-1A championship Thursday night with 8-5 win over the Jay Royals (9-13)
Sammy James took the loss on the mound for the Royals. Jay hitters included: Sammy James 1-3, 1 2B, 3 RBI; Conner Weeks 2-3, 1 3B, 1 RBI; Hunter Vaughn 1-3, Chandler Burgess 1-3, 1 3B.
Blue Wahoos Bounce Back With 9-3 Win Over Jacksonville
April 27, 2012
The Blue Wahoos got the bats going on Thursday night pounding out 12 hits in the 9-3 win over the Jacksonville Suns to even the five-game set at a game apiece at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville.
Pensacola struck first with a pair of runs in the top of the first inning on an RBI single by Henry Rodriguez, one of four hits for the Blue Wahoos third baseman on the night. Joel Guzman followed with the Blue Wahoos only extra-base hit of the game, an RBI double, to put Pensacola up 2-0.
With a 2-1 Pensacola advantage, the Suns got to Wahoos starter Tim Gusafson for a pair of runs in the third. Gustafson walked two in the inning, and both came home on Russell Mitchell’s two-out double to put Jacksonville in front 3-2. The Wahoos quickly responded with their biggest inning of the night, a three-run fourth. Josh Fellhauer, Mark Fleury and Mark Serrano all scored in the inning on individual plays to put Pensacola in front for good. They went on to add a pair of runs in each the sixth and seventh innings on their way to victory.
Rodriguez and Guzman led the offensive charge with four hits each. Gustafson didn’t get a decision after working just three innings. Serrano (W, 2-0) earned the win out of the bullpen after going three innings and striking out a season-high six batters. Four fish pitchers combined to allowed just four hits in the game.
Suns starter Bryan Evans (L, 0-2) took the loss for Jacksonville. He was tagged for five runs, two earned, on five hits over 3.2 innings.
The two teams continue the series on Friday night. Right-hander Daniel Corcino (0-1, 4.12) will go to the mound for Pensacola against Suns lefty Zach Neal (2-1, 1.42). First pitch is set for 6:05 CT from the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville.
By Tommy Thrall
Pictured: Joel Guzman collected four hits, including the Blue Wahoos only extra-base hit, Thursday night at Jacksonville. Photo by Chris Nelson for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Three Northview Players Sign Football Scholarships
April 26, 2012
Three Northview High School Chiefs signed football scholarships Wednesday during a ceremony at the school.
Sean Knight signed with Tyler Junior College in Tyler, TX; while Austin Albritton signed with Birmingham Southern. Brian Ross signed with Furman University in Greenville, SC.
Sean Knight recorded 122 tackles at Northview, with 33.5 tackles for a loss and six sacks. He was named first team all-state by the Associated Press and named to several all-star teams. Knight chose Tyler Junior College over offers from Southern Mississippi, Western Michagan, FIU, Bowling Green, Miami (Ohio) and others.
Brian Ross had 54 total tackles in just one year as a Northview Chief, including 15.5 tackles for a loss and 7.5 sacks. He was named second team all-state by the Associated Press and to a local all-star team. Ross also received offers from Mercer, Carson Newman, Millsaps and Birmingham Southern.
Austin Albritton had total 27 tackles for Northview, including four tackles for a loss and two interceptions. He also had 11 receptions for 262 yards and five touchdowns for the Chiefs. He was named second team all-state by the Associated Press and to a local all-star team. He also received offers from Millsaps and Louisiana College.
Pictured top: Northview Chiefs Sean Knight, Brian Ross and Austin Albritton signed college football scholarships Wednesday afternoon during a ceremony at the school. Pictured below: The three scholarship recipients with their families and NHS Coach Sid Wheatley. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Chiefs Honor Track Stars
April 26, 2012
The Northview High School girls track team held their annual banquet this week and recognized several outstanding team members.
Receiving awards were:
- Senior awards- Charleigh McPherson,Cheyanne Garnett
- Hurdles-Tierra Floyd, junior
- Jumping Events- Tierra Floyd, junior
- Long Distance – Jazzlyn Franklin, junior
- Sprint -Angeligue Brown, freshman
- Middle Distance -Zacarra Davis, sophomore
- Throwing Events- Elayzha Bates, freshman
- “Do It For the Team” Award – Alisha Grice, junior
- Most Improved Award – Annie Bobo, freshman
- Coaches’ Award – Ashley Joiner, junior
Tierra Floyd was also recognized for representing Northview in the Regional Track Meet at Jacksonville and placed 10th in the 100 hurdles with a personal record of 16.9.
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Tate Beats Escambia, Headed Into District Championship Game
April 26, 2012
The Tate High School Aggies advance to the District 1-6A championship game with an 11-1 defeat of the Escambia Gators Wednesday.
The Aggies (22-4) will face Pace (18-7) at 7 p.m. at Milton High School.
JT Granat pitched the win for the Aggies in five, allowing six hits, striking out five and allowing just one run. Hitters for Tate were: Hunter Black 1-2, 2 RBI, 2B; Austin Quina 2-3, 2B, RBI; Mac Seibert 1-3, 2B, 3 RBI.
Blue Wahoos Attempt Comeback, Jacksonville Gets 6-5 Win
April 26, 2012
The Blue Wahoos overcame a 5-0 deficit to tie the game in the top of the ninth inning, but the Jacksonville Suns capitalized on a leadoff triple in the bottom of the ninth to down Pensacola 6-5 in the series opener from the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville on Wednesday night.
The Suns took a 3-0 lead by scoring three times in the second inning against Wahoos starter Pedro Villarreal. Kyle Skipworth homered to start the inning. Later, Ryan Patterson doubled home Curt Smith from first. Patterson would score later in the inning on an RBI single by the pitcher Jose Alvarez. Jacksonville plated two more in the fourth when Patterson singled home Kyle Jensen, and Patterson later came home on Donnie Webb’s RBI triple.
After a leadoff double by Ryan LaMarre to begin the game, Suns starter Jose Alvarez proceeded to retire the next 15 Blue Wahoos batters in order.
The Blue Wahoos came alive offensively with a four-run sixth. It all began on single by Brian Peacock who later scored on a sacrifice fly by LaMarre. Yordanys Perez came home on a single by Didi Gregorius, who later came around on a Henry Rodriguez double. Rodriguez advanced to third on a base-hit by Joel Guzman, but a throwing error allowed him to score pulling the Blue Wahoos within one.
All four runs were charged to Alvarez who was only able to get one out in the inning.
In the top of the ninth, the Blue Wahoos capitalized on an error by the second baseman on a pop up in short right field that allowed Cody Puckett to reach safely and advance to second to open the inning. Peacock drove him in on a single to centerfield to tie the game at five.
Justin Freeman (L, 2-2) allowed a leadoff triple by Donnie Webb to begin the bottom of the ninth. He scored two batters later on Dalls Poulk’s game-winning single to centerfield. Freeman was charged with the loss after allowing two hits and the winning run in the ninth inning. Despite allowing the game-tying run in the top of the ninth, Evan Reed (W, 1-1) got credit for the win. The run was unearned on one hit over his one inning.
The two teams continue their series on Thursday when the Blue Wahoos send right-hander Tim Gustafson (1-0, 3.09) to the mound against Suns righty Bryan Evans (0-1, 5.94). First pitch is set for 6:35 at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville.
By Tommy Thrall
Pictured top: Ryan LaMarre collected two hits, including a double in the Pensacola Wahoo’s losing effort Wednesday in Jacksonville. Photo by Chris Nelson for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.