Jasper vs Giddings State Semifinal- 7:00 Wednesday/Talk Predictions

[HSB&Rangers]

It really does not matter who Jasper plays, it will be a tough game. Giddings and PG have not given up hardly any runs in the playoffs. Like Jasper, most of Lubbocks losses have been to 4a-5a teams.

All four teams are good. The hardest game to win will probably be the one on Wednesday. Going up against someone else's #1 is always hard. As long as Sowell can locate the fastball and has the big curve working, Jasper should be able to play with anyone.

[KFDM COOP]

Predictions?

[HSB&Rangers]

Where's your info coming from WOS?

Still nothing on the UIL site and it has the two semis starting at 4 and 7.

[KFDM COOP]

Info was sent from Jdawg03.

[jdawg03]

yes its confirmed

[BrenhamFan]

It's tough to pick against giddings with those brothers....
Giddings 6
Jasper 4

[SETXsports Broadcaster]

The bottom of the Jasper order kicks it up a notch, and the pitching,,,,well  who knows with Mixon, 

Jasper 7
Gidding 4

[SETXsports Broadcaster]

I asked this in another thread...but is there a strenghth of schedual for baseball?  It would be interesting to see how the districts matched up....I thought thoughout the season that Reg III had the strongest teams.

[Spherictrey]

Jasper 8
Giddings 5

[Speedkills]

Jasper will win this one in a close one 8-7

[HSB&Rangers]

I am all for Jasper winning, but has anyone actually seen Giddings play, or are these just gueses. Everyone predicted that BC would beat Jasper, then everyone predicted that Orangefield would beat Jasper...maybe we should pick against them. They seem to like the underdog role.

Giddings has only given up 4-or 5 runs in the playoffs. There two best pitchers are studs, plus they were in Austin last year as well.

I am hoping for a Dawg win....I think if they can get thru the semis, that the finals might be an easier game.

[Hupernikomen]

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I am all for Jasper winning, but has anyone actually seen Giddings play, or are these just gueses. Everyone predicted that BC would beat Jasper, then everyone predicted that Orangefield would beat Jasper...maybe we should pick against them. They seem to like the underdog role.

Giddings has only given up 4-or 5 runs in the playoffs. There two best pitchers are studs, plus they were in Austin last year as well.

I am hoping for a Dawg win....I think if they can get thru the semis, that the finals might be an easier game.
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Don't worry everyone did the same thing the year Jasper won it all.  Abliene Wylie was just too good.  Jasper 10 run ruled them.  LE was the defending state champs with the whole team back.  Jasper nearly run ruled them too.  Jasper prefers the underdog role.

[Guest bleed orange]

Jasper wins, go dogs. Hope you guys win it all. It is all about southeast texas.

[j_dog]

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[quote author=slo8140 link=topic=70290.msg809772#msg809772 date=1275858231]
I am all for Jasper winning, but has anyone actually seen Giddings play, or are these just gueses. Everyone predicted that BC would beat Jasper, then everyone predicted that Orangefield would beat Jasper...maybe we should pick against them. They seem to like the underdog role.

Giddings has only given up 4-or 5 runs in the playoffs. There two best pitchers are studs, plus they were in Austin last year as well.

I am hoping for a Dawg win....I think if they can get thru the semis, that the finals might be an easier game.
[/quote]

Don't worry everyone did the same thing the year Jasper won it all.  Abliene Wylie was just too good.  Jasper 10 run ruled them.  LE was the defending state champs with the whole team back.  Jasper nearly run ruled them too.  Jasper prefers the underdog role.
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Yeah, Abliene Wylie had THREE strong pitchers.  Jasper had the worst record at state.  4th seed.  Didn't quite run rule them because Abliene Wylie scored in the bottom of the inning to prolong the game.  Final Jasper 11-3.  Ditto for LE.  Had a player drafted in Major League draft in fifth round the day that Jasper played them.  Pitcher had lost only one or two games.  Final Jasper 14-4.  25 runs in two days from a team that had "no chance".  And in theory at least against the best 3a teams in Texas.

True, Jasper may fall flat on Wednesday night.  It has happened.  But it is way too soon to write off the 2010 Dogs!  :) 

[adminbaberuth]

Jasper is well prepared playing Orangefield and Bridge City, especially seeing a pitcher in Hicks category, twice.

I can't see them being nervous or intimidated by any team. Let's hope they continue playing well and bring home that State Championship.

[j_dog]

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Jasper is well prepared playing Orangefield and Bridge City, especially seeing a pitcher in Hicks category, twice.

I can't see them being nervous or intimidated by any team. Let's hope they continue playing well and bring home that State Championship.
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True, and Jasper played some other good 3a teams along the way.  Carthage, Hudson, Crockett, and Burnet were not exactly chopped liver.  (Sorry liver lovers!  ;D)

[RoundRock89]

Watched Carthage beat Giddings in the championship game last year.  Giddings comes back with an experienced, but essentially same line-up this year.  They do have a hard-throwing ace.  Giddings' offense goes where the lead-off hitter takes them. Would think Giddings would have to be feeling some pressure to win this thing after the disappointment last year?...  Jasper should be relaxed, patient, confident, and ready after getting through the region.  If Sowell is on, and I think he will be, I like Jasper's chances.     

[Critter]

Jasper takes this one and the next to win state.....Region III will prove they are the best....