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I think I'd give my vote to Smtih. Heckuva performance in a 1 game series. CG on the mound, 10 Ks and a HR to boot.

Congratulations to both Huffman and BH on their good season, and good run through the playoffs. We had Huffman ranked ahead of Jasper...and Huffman won. A tough year for the Bulldogs who saw great expectations fizzle due to injuries, etc. As far as BH, they spend most of the year yo-yo'ing around HF and Silsbee. Silsbee deserved the higher ranking (in our view) as they were district champ. HF dropped at the end of the season and were a shadow of their early season success. We had Silsbee and BH neck and neck...and that is how their series played out. A 2-1 Eagles win in game 3. If the point is that there is some magic being east or west of the Trinity...I've missed it. And, I fail to see the point on whether BH is or isn't up to 4A numbers. They are 3A until August.

Absolutely....I have not copyrighted it.

BH Fan proves 1 thing: He who talks smack...ends up getting smacked.

That is going to be a very good district baseball-wise next year.

Ehlert pitch a CG? What were his totals? And congrats to everyone with LCM -- great clutch win.

Congrats to Eagles on sweep today. Game 3 must've been a heckuva game. Tough loss for Silsbee but a great season with the promise of another great one next year. Details yet on BH vs BC series?

That's a good one....it makes me want to dust off the ol' Tennessee Thumper and take a few hacks myself.

I think HJ should go for 2 if they score !?!?

Did Harwood pitch? I heard he had back problems????

Actually, he can/is eligible to teach. He did teach math at Kelly 1 year. His only job(s) involve baseball.

Who pitched for HJ?

Personally, I think David Huggins at Kelly would be a great fit there. He played HS at Lumberton, so he is 'local'. He had an outstanding college career at both Gal. Comm. College and then McNeese before playing in the professional ranks. He is a pitcher and is one of the most knowlegeable people around about that. He is young and energetic and has taken Kelly to the playoffs both years he was there. Plus, he has handled the parents at Kelly so he has some experience in that area. Just a suggestion.... IF he'd take the job.

No surprise here. Jackson, Dishon and Coleman hit HRs. Angelle has 3 IP, 2 H, 5 K (and also had 2 doubles). Cards score 5 in the first and, for all intents and purposes, it was over then. Game 2 tomorrow.

Somebody could turn that job into a gold mine, so to speak: 1. It is a great baseball district. You play and coach against some of the best in the State. 2. Lumberton has enough tax base to financially support a committment. 3. Their younger age groups have been fairly successful so help is on the way to the HS program. 4. It would also be a great spring board -- you do good there, in that district and you can move up (although I'm not sure you'd want to after doing all that). If they do it right, Lumberton should have a # of top applicants to choose from.

So, who gets the job?

Where was this published?

BTW -- he pitched a whale of a game last night vs. Brenham AND hit a ball off the top of the wall in CF to lead off the game. A very deserving pick.

Congrats to him and his family. Best of luck at Panola.

Powell pitch the entire game? What happened in the 'bad' inning?

Robbins did a good job. I don't remember who picked them for 6th. We thought they were 3rd but could get challenged (by Ozen).

That should 'seal the deal' for Powell. No hitter and good offense? Heckuva week.

Pitching wise, I would add Harwood (PNG) to that mix. You may see some of those guys show up in another position. For example, Powell could be a 1st teamer as a pitcher or as an OF. You could also slot either Mire or McInnis in the DH role. Beyond pitchers, I would think Mosley (NED) would garner some consideration as an OF while Laird (NED) would merit some consideration (although it appears the midd le infield is already selected). McFarland (NED) could also be a possible DH selection. I would also think Gardiner (OZEN) may have some support.

Whether you got talent or not, you can still act right. That doesn't take talent. And a coach can still 'make' his players act right.

I confess to being 'old school' on this issue.... First, parents should teach their children respect for their country, their flag, etc. I am in complete disagreement with that. How they line up during the National Anthem during 1 of their team's games, however, is another thing. I was at the LCM-BC game and noticed it (and even commented about it to a couple of the other parents). That is how noticeable it was. LCM stood in a straight line, hats off, arm behind their back. Maybe it is a small detail, and maybe it doesn't affect how wins or loses a game BUT it is that attention to detail that (in my mind) sets Griff apart from other coaches. The difference between LCM and BC during those few moments was obvious. Again, did it make a difference? Who played better that night? Who was the more disciplined team? Who made less mistakes, and who made less critical mistakes? And, who won? I again confess both my age and 'old school-edness' (see, I invented a word). I just like hearing the anthem before a baseball game. And I like seeing that tradition respected. That may not make Griff the best coach but it certainly demands my respect. "And the home of the brave........."