Bridge City's Matt Hicks Signs With.......

[Bobcatfan4life]

Louisiana-Lafayette. Congrats Matt and best of luck!!!

http://kogt.com/kogt_sports.htm

[Tallboi]

Congrats Matt well deserved man.

[Gabe]

Congrats Matt

[Critter]

Congrats Matt, and make us proud......

[GingerSnap]

[b]BC's Hicks signs with U of L-Lafayette  [/b]
http://therecordlive.com/article/Sports_Outdoors/Local_Sports/BCs_Hicks_signs_with_LSULafayette/54560

Matt has worked very hard for this achievement.  His respect and dedication to the sport has consumed every part of his life.  I was afraid he would not see this day after breaking his leg in 2004.  Few people know he spent time in the hospital in 2001, quarantined with meningitis.  He doesn't let anything stand in the way of his dream.

One thing not mentioned in these articles is the fact that he is in the top 5% of his senior class. With a GPA well over 3.5, he will receive "Academic Aid" which waives all out of state tuition.  Matt was awarded a "[i]full-ride[/i]" scholarship, not very common in baseball from what I understand.  

I'd like to personally thank all of you that have supported Matty and enjoyed watching him play for the past 12 years.

Matt's very proud mom

[AJ25]

Played against him for 3 years.. Very tough competitor on the mound and at the dish.

[Guest VBC1522]

Congrats to Matt. I've heard he is a very kind and respectful young man. That is much more important than his tremendous baseball skills. The kid can play. I wish him the best and I hope to see him playing in the big leagues one day. If that's you dream, never give up!!!

[BCcardbacker]

Congrats Matt!  Awesome kid and even more awesome baseball player!  Thanks for the years of seeing the amazing plays, the incredible pitching and the smile you always have when complimented!  Good luck and I know we'll see you in the big leagues in a few years!

[59n Sports]

Congrats Matt. I don't know you but I have a 12 year old tat loves baseball and I preach to him about grades. Glad to see you a star in the classroom and on the field. Best of luck in the future.

[Guest Orangeboy]

http://www.ragincajuns.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=67290&SPID=7572&DB_OEM_ID=15400&ATCLID=204832399

[braves24]

Kellog and Hicks back together!

[CATS80]

Way to go Matt! Going to my home town. That's great. You Will definitely make it a better place. Not that it was a bad place to start with  ;D. But your presence will improve the population.  Great job. And congrats to a great young man.

[td]

Congrats Matt. Enjoy

[Guest Ititarod]

Another [u]Orange County[/u] boy ! Hicks, Hester, Felts and Statum all sign with top D1 programs.

[Bucof2010]

I dont follow Baseball but this kid must be a beast from everything I read on here about him. Congrats

[Guest Orangeboy]

[quote name="Bucof2010" post="737925" timestamp="1262561469"]
I dont follow Baseball but this kid must be a beast from everything I read on here about him. Congrats
[/quote]

You should make it a point to go see him this year, I promise you'll be impressed.

[Bucof2010]

[quote name="CircleChange" post="738129" timestamp="1262580112"]
[quote author=Bucof2010 link=topic=62243.msg737925#msg737925 date=1262561469]
I dont follow Baseball but this kid must be a beast from everything I read on here about him. Congrats
[/quote]

You should make it a point to go see him this year, I promise you'll be impressed.
[/quote]

Might just do that

[EAGLE07]

[quote name="Bucof2010" post="738249" timestamp="1262630099"]
[quote author=CircleChange link=topic=62243.msg738129#msg738129 date=1262580112]
[quote author=Bucof2010 link=topic=62243.msg737925#msg737925 date=1262561469]
I dont follow Baseball but this kid must be a beast from everything I read on here about him. Congrats
[/quote]

You should make it a point to go see him this year, I promise you'll be impressed.
[/quote]

Might just do that
[/quote]

Check out Hicks and Bellow from Nederland ( signed w/ the Horns). Two very solid leftys in SETexas.

[Dog4Life]

One solid lefty, one solid righty......

[EAGLE07]

[quote name="Dog4Life" post="738291" timestamp="1262634822"]
One solid lefty, one solid righty......
[/quote]

Oops my bad...I was thinking of Hester @ Vidor.
Three very solid pitchers representing SeTexas.

[Dog4Life]

[quote name="EAGLE07" post="738323" timestamp="1262638723"]
[quote author=Dog4Life link=topic=62243.msg738291#msg738291 date=1262634822]
One solid lefty, one solid righty......
[/quote]

Oops my bad...I was thinking of Hester @ Vidor.
Three very solid pitchers representing SeTexas.
[/quote]

True...........

[Guest GCMPats]

If Hester is back to form, Vidor will have a #1 starter that can match up with anyone in the area.

I have not seen Hicks pitch, but he sounds like a double dog stud.

Congrats!

[Critter]

NO doubt Hicks, Hester, and Bellow are the top Three pitchers in the area by far......

[PhatMack19]

[quote name="Critter" post="739250" timestamp="1262781031"]
[b]NO doubt[/b] Hicks, Hester, and Bellow are the top Three pitchers in the area [b]by far[/b]......
[/quote]

I agree, but I wouldn't say by far with no doubt.  Kane Benoit(PN-G & Lamar), Shane Waddell(LC-M), Logan Johnson(HF) will all pitch in college. That's not including Jace Statum(OF) and Reggie(WB) that can both get it done on the mound, but will most likely play outfield in college. This area is blessed with a lot of talent on the mound this year,  it should be a great year to be a baseball fan.

[Critter]

I'll stick with my thread until the others bring something to the table and prove me to be wrong.