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They still have 2 weeks though for folks to apply.

That's what i've heard.

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Applications are being taken until the 19th so it will be a couple of weeks.

Early Preseason ranking for upcoming Baseball season 3ABASEBALL.COM Preseason Top 20 1. Cuero – 7 starters return from 32-4-1 Regional Semifinalist Team. Sr P/IF Jennings Boothe (.458), Jr CF Tyler Arndt (.438), Sr OF Troy Ruiz (.417), Sr C Jake Rangnow (.415), and Sr 2B Chance Harryman (.404) all made a 2008 All-State team. Return #2 and #3 pitchers Boothe (10-2, 0.97, 77 K’s) and Sr. P/SS Ross Goebel (7-1, 2.17). 2. Taylor – 7 starters return from 26-10-1 Regional Finalist Team. Sr P/OF Eric Brooks (2.18, 109 K’s) was an All-State Pitcher. Sr SS Dalton Marek, Sr 1B Jake Farr, and Jr C Dillon Pfluger are other key players. Return top 3 pitchers. 3. Longview Spring Hill – 8 starters return from 24-6 Area Round Team. Sr C Ryan Small (.441) was 2nd Team All-State Catcher and led 3A in doubles (20). Sr P Garrett Methvin (9-3, 1.71, 115 K’s) was 15-3A MVP. He and Sr P Jake Fudge (8-1, 1.48, 48 K’s) return as a strong 1-2 pitching punch. 4. Bullard – Return 5 starters from 19-8 Regional Quarterfinalist Team. Sr OF Charlie Moore (.455, 3 HRs) was 3rd Team All-State. 14-3A MVP Sr Jacob Whatley (10-2, 1.63, 85 K’s) and Jr Nick Rumbelow (9-2, 0.52, 101 K’s) are another powerful pitching duo. 5. Robstown – 5 starters return from 21-14 Regional Quarterfinalist Team in 4A. Sr OF Ryan Velasquez and Sr UTL Ruben Elizondo are key players. Return #2-#5 pitchers from ’08. Made the playoffs 20 consecutive years at 4A level. 6. Giddings – 7 starters return 22-11-1 Regional Semifinalist Team. Jr SS Ty Marlow (.495, 6 Hrs, 37 RBIs) was 3rd Team All-State. Jr P/OF Trey Masek and Sr P/1B Zach Berry were #1 and #2 pitchers in ’08. 7. Sinton – 6 starters return from 30-7 Regional Finalist Team. Sr P/SS Josh Rodriguez (.568 Avg, 6-1, 1.00 ERA) was 2nd Team All-State in an injury-shortened season. Jr SS Shane Segovia (.444. 5 HRs, 37 RBIs) should have impact at both the plate and on the mound. 8. Bellville – 8 starters return from 16-12 Area Round Team. Sr P/OF Joe Tallerine was the 23-3A MVP in ’08. Bellville had the best pitching staff in 23-3A and they return all their pitchers. Sr P/3B Garrett Huebner and Sr 1B/P Kyle Mueller were the #2 and #3 pitchers and Tallerine was the ace. 9. Texarkana Pleasant Grove – 5 starters return from 25-8 State Runner-Up Team. Sr P Michael Wacha (13-3) was an All-State Pitcher. Jr P/3B Jon Phillips returns as the #2 pitcher. 10. Pittsburg – Return 8 starters from 23-12 Regional Finalist Team. Sr P/OF Jared Duncan (.535, 10 HRs) was a 1st Team All-State OF. Pittsburg also returns 4 of its top 5 pitchers include their #1 and #2 pitcher. 11. Bridge City – Return 6 starters from 26-7 Regional Quarterfinalist Team. Jr P/IF Matt Hicks (7-3, 1.79, 107 K’s, .340. 5 HRs). Jr IF Joe Robertson (.426) 12. Celina – Return 9 starters from 18-7 team. 2nd Team All-State Sr P/SS Troy McCartney (.417, 5 HRs, 33 RBIs, 5-3, 1.37, 68 K’s). 3rd Team All-State Sr CCharley Waldrep (.377). Top 2 pitchers return in McCartney and Jr Ryan Merritt (4-3, 2.06, 75 K’s). 13. Princeton – Return everyone from 14-9 Bi-District Team. Sr C Nick Naudin (9-3A Offensive MVP). So IP/P Josh Molina. #1 Pitcher Sr Jake Abbott. 14. Kennedale – Return 6 starters from 24-4 Regional Semifinalist Team. Sr 1st Team All-State 3B Brady Capshaw (.578, 54 RBIs). Sr SS David Hays (.400). Capshaw returns as staff ace. 15. Prosper – Return 7 starters from 22-7 Area Round Team. All State 3rd Team Sr 3B Tucker Alexander (.485, 26 RBIs). Return top two pitcher in Sr Ryan Williams and Sr Clayton Woodruff. 16. Carthage – Return 7 starters from 23-9 Regional Quarterfinalist Team. Sr SS/P Michael Burchett (.370) 20-3A Co-Offensive MVP 17. Tyler Chapel Hill – Return 9 starters from 14-11 Team. Sr P/SS Dalton Clakely (4-2, 1.61, 54 K’s, .361 Avg). SR P/SS Tyler Clakley (5-3, 1.22, 68 K’s, .333 Avg). Sr P/IF Josh Holley transfer from Gladewater. 18. Decatur – Return 6 starters from 23-15 Regional Semifinalist Team. Sr P/3B Justin Tompkins (.383, 5 HRs, 36 RBIs, 7-4, 2.79, 61 K’s). Sr 2B 8-3A Defensive Player of the Year Brennan Moore (.370, 3 HRs, 38 Runs). 19. Andrews – Return 8 starters from 23-9 Regional Quarterfinalist. Sr P/IF Ryan Diaz (.378, 27 RBIs). Sr P Jesus Saldana (4-1, 2.26, .350 Avg). 20. Orangefield – Return 8 starters from 12-11-1 Team. 2nd Team All-State Sr C Jacob Felts (.500, 5 HRs, 29 RBIs), P/OF Jace Statum (.440 Avg, 6-4, 2.78, 94 K’s). The Next 20 (Alphabetically): Abilene Wylie, Brownwood, Carrollton Ranchview, Columbus, Falfurrias, Gonzales, Huffman-Hargrave, Jasper, Liberty Hill, Lubbock Cooper, Lubbock Estacado, Lufkin Hudson, Marion, Mexia, Mineola, Robinson, Rockdale, Snyder, Van, Wills Point

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;D Time wise

Won't be long

What team Was The Biggest Dissapointment This Year?

No, School is just getting back in session.

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Imma wasn't banned!

Great Story About a San Antonio Ref and His Son [Hidden Content] After his son was killed last June in Afghanistan, veteran high school football official Raul Mendoza all but declared himself out for the 2008 season. As he grieved with his family, Mendoza felt a strong obligation to be home as much as possible. He also feared his heartache would hurt his focus on the field. “I didn't want to deprive the kids of a good official,†he said. “I thought I was going to take a year off. My wife even said, ‘I don't know what I'm going to do with you at home on Friday nights.'†But as the season drew closer, Mendoza found himself thinking more and more of what his late son, Marine Sgt. Matthew Elias Mendoza, would have wanted him to do. While he continued to mourn, Mendoza also drew strength from his son's sacrifice. Matthew Mendoza, 24, was killed June 20 by an explosive while patrolling with his unit in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He left a wife and a 6-year-old son. With the blessing of his wife, Elizabeth, Raul Mendoza put on his official's uniform at the start of the 2008 season and was on the field for every Friday night except one. Fittingly, Mendoza was part of the crew that officiated the U.S. Army All-American Bowl on Saturday at the Alamodome. When the game ended, he walked to the sideline where some of his closest officiating buddies were waiting to talk with him. Within seconds, Mendoza was fighting back tears as he spoke briefly with Herb Pounds, Albert Lopez and Rudy Balli. “These guys are like family to me,†Mendoza said. “There were 15 officials at my house within an hour after we got word my son had been killed.†Lopez saw Matthew grow up and officiated many of his games, from Pop Warner to Highlands. “I get chills when I talk about him,†Lopez said. A 2003 Highlands graduate, Matthew was a standout linebacker for the Owls. “He lived and breathed football, and I know he would have wanted me to keep officiating,†Mendoza said. Matthew enlisted in 2004 and served two tours in Iraq before being deployed to Afghanistan. “I have worn the dog tags he was wearing when he died since the day we got them from the Marines,†Mendoza said. “And I will not take them off. I get my faith through God and my courage through my son.†Mendoza, a 1980 Wheatley graduate, works for CPS Energy and has been a football official for 26 years. Pounds, supervisor of officials for the All-American Bowl, said he selected Mendoza for this year's game because of his ability, experience and dedication. “He deserved to be out there,†Pounds said. Five other San Antonians — Carlos Balli, Ricky Carpinteyro, Abe Gallegos, Joe Hernandez and Lewis Stroud — also officiated the game. Mike Wise, a former San Antonio resident, rounded out the crew. Pounds, who worked the Devine-Pleasanton season opener in 2008 with Mendoza, recalled using a coin that belonged to Matthew for the coin toss. “It was a special coin that had been given to him by the Marines for a job well done,†Pounds said. “Raul asked me if I could use it for the coin toss. I was so moved that I could hardly get the words out when I told the team captains about the coin.†The coin was used at games throughout the season. Here's hoping other high school football players will hear about Matthew Mendoza's sacrifice for years to come.

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Very true!

Deadline for Applicants is Fri. the 9th. I'm hoping to have the list then or shortly thereafter.

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