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We will be hosting the15-year Old CABA Wood Bat World Series, June 29 - July 5.
If you have questions, please contact:
Coach Dobson at 918-259-4520 or Curtis Ziegler at 918-640-9457, or via e-mail.
Complete information about this event will soon be posted on the Oklahoma Select
Baseball site here or on the Oklahoma Select Baseball Message Board here.
If you have questions, please contact:
Coach Dobson at 918-259-4520 or Curtis Ziegler at 918-640-9457, or via e-mail.
Complete information about this event will soon be posted on the Oklahoma Select
Baseball site here or on the Oklahoma Select Baseball Message Board here.
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Ex-Tigers teammates in pro baseball
By: Doug Quinn, Sports Editor
04/07/2008
Updated 04/07/2008 10:30:46 AM CDT
Williams, Klimas playing for Augusta Greenjackets
This could be Baseball's Believe it or Not.
Broken Arrow's Jackson Williams and Matt Klimas are
together again doing what they do best - playing baseball.
But, what are the chances of them playing for the same
professional team ... and playing the same position?
Slim, but certainly not nil.
The two catching prospects for the San Francisco Giants
have been assigned to the Augusta, Ga., Greenjackets of
the Southern Athletic League.
"This is pretty cool, isn't it?" said Klimas, the Giants' eighth round draft pick in 2006, after his
freshman season at Texarkana (Texas) College.
Klimas spent the last two summers with the Giants' rookie league team in Phoenix where he
batted .348 and .309, respectively.
Williams, San Francisco's first round pick (43rd overall) in
2007 after three seasons at the University of Oklahoma, agreed.
Williams, a three-year starter for the Sooners and captain
in 2007, batted .231 in 42 games last summer for Salem-Kaiser in the Northwest League.
They were high school teammates at BAHS under coach Shannon Dobson for the 2002-04
seasons when Williams graduated.
In high school, Klimas played outfield and was the
designated hitter when Williams was behind the plate.
In 2005, Klimas was a senior and the regular catcher.
It's a different scenario now. This is business.
"We'll compete on the field but that won't come between us or go to our heads," said Klimas,
who turned 20 on March 31. "When we leave the park, we'll still be friends."
In Augusta, they share an apartment and will be roommates on the road, too.
This will be Klimas' first taste of professional ball.
"I'm looking forward to the experience, even the bus rides," he said, laughing.
In rookie ball, the longest bus ride for Klimas was 90 minutes. From Augusta, "it might be 10
or 12 hours but I'm ready."
Williams, who celebrates his 22nd birthday May 14, was christened to that lifestyle last year,
which gave him a solid foundation.
"I'm a lot more comfortable with pro ball this year, oh yeah," Williams said. "Now, it's getting to
know a new team."
To follow the Greenjackets, log onto www.greenjacketsbaseball.com.
©Neighbor Newspapers 2008
By: Doug Quinn, Sports Editor
04/07/2008
Updated 04/07/2008 10:30:46 AM CDT
Williams, Klimas playing for Augusta Greenjackets
This could be Baseball's Believe it or Not.
Broken Arrow's Jackson Williams and Matt Klimas are
together again doing what they do best - playing baseball.
But, what are the chances of them playing for the same
professional team ... and playing the same position?
Slim, but certainly not nil.
The two catching prospects for the San Francisco Giants
have been assigned to the Augusta, Ga., Greenjackets of
the Southern Athletic League.
"This is pretty cool, isn't it?" said Klimas, the Giants' eighth round draft pick in 2006, after his
freshman season at Texarkana (Texas) College.
Klimas spent the last two summers with the Giants' rookie league team in Phoenix where he
batted .348 and .309, respectively.
Williams, San Francisco's first round pick (43rd overall) in
2007 after three seasons at the University of Oklahoma, agreed.
Williams, a three-year starter for the Sooners and captain
in 2007, batted .231 in 42 games last summer for Salem-Kaiser in the Northwest League.
They were high school teammates at BAHS under coach Shannon Dobson for the 2002-04
seasons when Williams graduated.
In high school, Klimas played outfield and was the
designated hitter when Williams was behind the plate.
In 2005, Klimas was a senior and the regular catcher.
It's a different scenario now. This is business.
"We'll compete on the field but that won't come between us or go to our heads," said Klimas,
who turned 20 on March 31. "When we leave the park, we'll still be friends."
In Augusta, they share an apartment and will be roommates on the road, too.
This will be Klimas' first taste of professional ball.
"I'm looking forward to the experience, even the bus rides," he said, laughing.
In rookie ball, the longest bus ride for Klimas was 90 minutes. From Augusta, "it might be 10
or 12 hours but I'm ready."
Williams, who celebrates his 22nd birthday May 14, was christened to that lifestyle last year,
which gave him a solid foundation.
"I'm a lot more comfortable with pro ball this year, oh yeah," Williams said. "Now, it's getting to
know a new team."
To follow the Greenjackets, log onto www.greenjacketsbaseball.com.
©Neighbor Newspapers 2008
TOGETHER — Former Broken Arrow High
School catcher, Matt Klimas, left, and
Jackson Williams, are competing for the
same job with the Augusta, Ga.,
Greenjackets. (Photo courtesy Augusta
Greenjackets)
School catcher, Matt Klimas, left, and
Jackson Williams, are competing for the
same job with the Augusta, Ga.,
Greenjackets. (Photo courtesy Augusta
Greenjackets)
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Diamond League Baseball opens Monday
By: Doug Quinn, Sports Editor
05/16/2008
Updated 05/16/2008 11:51:28 AM CDT
BAHS coach to keep close eye on future Tigers
On paper, Broken Arrow High School's 2009 baseball season doesn't start in nine months. In
reality, it begins Monday when Diamond League Baseball kicks off
A developmental league, the six-week summer season will give BAHS coach Shannon Dobson a
chance to evaluate future Tigers.
This spring's BAHS team - which qualified for the Class 6A state tournament - graduated all nine
defensive starters.
"Here's the chance for our young guys to prove themselves," Dobson said. "We'll be looking for
some guys to step up and fill holes. We have stressed the importance of Diamond League to
them. We'll be looking for guys to take on leadership roles."
Yet, there won't be the school-ball intensity or pressure. "This way, it gives youngsters a chance
to develop and improve their skills," Dobson said.
The season is scheduled to end the last week of June. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for
students with DLB games being played at Owasso, Jenks, Union, Coweta, Tulsa Memorial and
O'Brien Park in Tulsa.
DIAMOND LEAGUE BASEBALL
Monday Games
At Broken Arrow: 6 p.m. - BAJV vs. Sand Springs JV; 8 p.m. - BA Black vs. Sand Springs.
At Owasso: 6 p.m. - Owasso Red JV vs. Cascia Hall JV; 8 p.m. - Owasso vs. Bishop Kelley.
At Collinsville: 6 p.m. - Collinsville JV vs. Memorial JV; 8 p.m. - Collinsville Red vs. Memorial.
At Memorial: 6 p.m. - Memorial freshmen vs. Skiatook freshmen.
Tuesday Games
At Broken Arrow: 6 p.m. - Coweta JV vs. Memorial JV; 8 p.m. - BA Gold vs. Memorial.
At Owasso: 6 p.m. - Sperry vs. Cascia Hall; 8 p.m. - Owasso White JV vs. Collinsville JV.
At Coweta: 6 p.m. - BA freshmen vs. Skiatook; 8 p.m. - Union JV vs. Sand Springs JV.
At Memorial: 6 p.m. - Memorial freshmen vs. Jenks White.
Wednesday's Games
At Broken Arrow: 6 p.m. - BAJV vs. Hale; 8 p.m. - Broken Arrow Black vs. Jenks Black.
At Jenks: 6 p.m. - Jenks JV vs. Sand Springs JV; 8 p.m. - Jenks Maroon vs. Sand Springs.
At Owasso: 6 p.m. - Owasso Red JV vs. Collinsville JV; 8 p.m. - Owasso vs. Cascia Hall.
At O'Brien East: 6:30 p.m. - Jenks White vs. Owasso freshmen; 8:30 p.m. - Jenks Maroon
freshmen vs. Union freshmen.
Thursday's Games
At Broken Arrow: 6 p.m. BAJV v. Collinsville JV; 8 p.m. - BA Gold vs. Collinsville Red.
At Jenks: 6 p.m. - Jenks JV vs. Cascia Hall JV; 8 p.m. - Jenks Maroon vs. Union Black.
At Union: 6 p.m. - Union JV vs. Memorial JV; 8 p.m. - Union Red vs. Sperry.
At Coweta: 6 p.m. - Coweta JV vs. Hale; 8 p.m. - Coweta vs. Jenks Black.
At O'Brien East: 6:30 p.m. - Skiatook freshmen vs. Union freshmen; 8:30 p.m. - BA freshmen vs.
Owasso freshmen.
At Memorial: 6 p.m. - Memorial freshmen vs. Jenks Maroon.
Friday's Games
At Jenks: 6 p.m. - Jenks JV vs. Owasso White; 8 p.m. - Jenks Black vs. Bishop Kelley.
At Owasso: 6 p.m. - Owasso Red JV vs. BAJV; 8 p.m. - Owasso vs. BA Black.
At Union: 6 p.m. - Union Red varsity vs. BA Gold varsity; 8 p.m. - Union Black vs. Memorial.
At Coweta: 6 p.m. - Coweta JV vs. Union JV; 8 p.m. - Coweta vs. Sand Springs.
©Neighbor Newspapers 2008
By: Doug Quinn, Sports Editor
05/16/2008
Updated 05/16/2008 11:51:28 AM CDT
BAHS coach to keep close eye on future Tigers
On paper, Broken Arrow High School's 2009 baseball season doesn't start in nine months. In
reality, it begins Monday when Diamond League Baseball kicks off
A developmental league, the six-week summer season will give BAHS coach Shannon Dobson a
chance to evaluate future Tigers.
This spring's BAHS team - which qualified for the Class 6A state tournament - graduated all nine
defensive starters.
"Here's the chance for our young guys to prove themselves," Dobson said. "We'll be looking for
some guys to step up and fill holes. We have stressed the importance of Diamond League to
them. We'll be looking for guys to take on leadership roles."
Yet, there won't be the school-ball intensity or pressure. "This way, it gives youngsters a chance
to develop and improve their skills," Dobson said.
The season is scheduled to end the last week of June. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for
students with DLB games being played at Owasso, Jenks, Union, Coweta, Tulsa Memorial and
O'Brien Park in Tulsa.
DIAMOND LEAGUE BASEBALL
Monday Games
At Broken Arrow: 6 p.m. - BAJV vs. Sand Springs JV; 8 p.m. - BA Black vs. Sand Springs.
At Owasso: 6 p.m. - Owasso Red JV vs. Cascia Hall JV; 8 p.m. - Owasso vs. Bishop Kelley.
At Collinsville: 6 p.m. - Collinsville JV vs. Memorial JV; 8 p.m. - Collinsville Red vs. Memorial.
At Memorial: 6 p.m. - Memorial freshmen vs. Skiatook freshmen.
Tuesday Games
At Broken Arrow: 6 p.m. - Coweta JV vs. Memorial JV; 8 p.m. - BA Gold vs. Memorial.
At Owasso: 6 p.m. - Sperry vs. Cascia Hall; 8 p.m. - Owasso White JV vs. Collinsville JV.
At Coweta: 6 p.m. - BA freshmen vs. Skiatook; 8 p.m. - Union JV vs. Sand Springs JV.
At Memorial: 6 p.m. - Memorial freshmen vs. Jenks White.
Wednesday's Games
At Broken Arrow: 6 p.m. - BAJV vs. Hale; 8 p.m. - Broken Arrow Black vs. Jenks Black.
At Jenks: 6 p.m. - Jenks JV vs. Sand Springs JV; 8 p.m. - Jenks Maroon vs. Sand Springs.
At Owasso: 6 p.m. - Owasso Red JV vs. Collinsville JV; 8 p.m. - Owasso vs. Cascia Hall.
At O'Brien East: 6:30 p.m. - Jenks White vs. Owasso freshmen; 8:30 p.m. - Jenks Maroon
freshmen vs. Union freshmen.
Thursday's Games
At Broken Arrow: 6 p.m. BAJV v. Collinsville JV; 8 p.m. - BA Gold vs. Collinsville Red.
At Jenks: 6 p.m. - Jenks JV vs. Cascia Hall JV; 8 p.m. - Jenks Maroon vs. Union Black.
At Union: 6 p.m. - Union JV vs. Memorial JV; 8 p.m. - Union Red vs. Sperry.
At Coweta: 6 p.m. - Coweta JV vs. Hale; 8 p.m. - Coweta vs. Jenks Black.
At O'Brien East: 6:30 p.m. - Skiatook freshmen vs. Union freshmen; 8:30 p.m. - BA freshmen vs.
Owasso freshmen.
At Memorial: 6 p.m. - Memorial freshmen vs. Jenks Maroon.
Friday's Games
At Jenks: 6 p.m. - Jenks JV vs. Owasso White; 8 p.m. - Jenks Black vs. Bishop Kelley.
At Owasso: 6 p.m. - Owasso Red JV vs. BAJV; 8 p.m. - Owasso vs. BA Black.
At Union: 6 p.m. - Union Red varsity vs. BA Gold varsity; 8 p.m. - Union Black vs. Memorial.
At Coweta: 6 p.m. - Coweta JV vs. Union JV; 8 p.m. - Coweta vs. Sand Springs.
©Neighbor Newspapers 2008
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Piltz gets redemption in Diamond League opener
By: Doug Quinn, Sports Editor
05/19/2008
Updated 05/19/2008 10:48:05 PM CDT
Two-run single atones for misplays in 4-3 Tiger victory
Nobody wanted a second chance more than Daniel Piltz.
After making two errors, the Broken Arrow Black second
baseball got his redemption opportunity.
Piltz dropped a two-run single into center field to vault the
Tigers to come-from-behind, 4-3 victory over Sand Springs
Monday night in the Diamond League Baseball opener.
"All I wanted was to get a sacrifice fly," Piltz said. "That would
have tied the game."
Instead, the senior-to-be got more than he bargained for in a
game stopped in the bottom of the fifth by the time limit.
Piltz single scored Jake Parsons from third base to knot the
score at 1-1. Zach Donberger scored the game-winner from
second base on the play.
"That was good way to start the season - offensively," Piltz
said, smiling. "I had a bad night defensively."
His first inning error staked the Sandites to a 1-0 lead and
he committed the other in the fifth.
In that fifth, Sand Springs had a runner at third base with two
outs when relief pitcher Sam Moses uncorked a wild pitch that
sailed over catcher Mitchell Osburn's head.
The runner attempted to score but was thrown out on a toss from Osburn to Moses, who was
covering.
In the bottom of the fifth, Jake Parson opened the frame with a single and Donberger walked
against Will Sims, Sand Springs' second reliever.
After a sacrifice bunt by Nick Pettus moved the runners into scoring position, Kruse reached on
a infield single.
Kruse's rocket shot bounced off Sand Springs first baseman Scotty Hart and rolled only a few
feet into foul territory.
Hart retrieved the loose ball and tried to get Parsons caught in a rundown between third base
and home.
Instead, Hart's throw was errant, which allowed Parsons to score the tying run. Piltz, the
nine-hole hitter, followed with his game-winner.
Moses was the winner in relief of starter T.J. Law.
Sand Springs starter Robby Keith allowed two hits and no runs in three innings.
Black plays Jenks at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Tiger Field.
BROKEN ARROW BLACK 4, SAND SPRINGS 3
Sand Springs 111 00-3 7 5
Broken Arrow Black 000 22-4 6 3
Keith, Barnett (4), Sims (5) and Stiner and Watson (5). Law, Moses (5) and Osburn. W - Law. L -
Sims.
©Neighbor Newspapers 2008
By: Doug Quinn, Sports Editor
05/19/2008
Updated 05/19/2008 10:48:05 PM CDT
Two-run single atones for misplays in 4-3 Tiger victory
Nobody wanted a second chance more than Daniel Piltz.
After making two errors, the Broken Arrow Black second
baseball got his redemption opportunity.
Piltz dropped a two-run single into center field to vault the
Tigers to come-from-behind, 4-3 victory over Sand Springs
Monday night in the Diamond League Baseball opener.
"All I wanted was to get a sacrifice fly," Piltz said. "That would
have tied the game."
Instead, the senior-to-be got more than he bargained for in a
game stopped in the bottom of the fifth by the time limit.
Piltz single scored Jake Parsons from third base to knot the
score at 1-1. Zach Donberger scored the game-winner from
second base on the play.
"That was good way to start the season - offensively," Piltz
said, smiling. "I had a bad night defensively."
His first inning error staked the Sandites to a 1-0 lead and
he committed the other in the fifth.
In that fifth, Sand Springs had a runner at third base with two
outs when relief pitcher Sam Moses uncorked a wild pitch that
sailed over catcher Mitchell Osburn's head.
The runner attempted to score but was thrown out on a toss from Osburn to Moses, who was
covering.
In the bottom of the fifth, Jake Parson opened the frame with a single and Donberger walked
against Will Sims, Sand Springs' second reliever.
After a sacrifice bunt by Nick Pettus moved the runners into scoring position, Kruse reached on
a infield single.
Kruse's rocket shot bounced off Sand Springs first baseman Scotty Hart and rolled only a few
feet into foul territory.
Hart retrieved the loose ball and tried to get Parsons caught in a rundown between third base
and home.
Instead, Hart's throw was errant, which allowed Parsons to score the tying run. Piltz, the
nine-hole hitter, followed with his game-winner.
Moses was the winner in relief of starter T.J. Law.
Sand Springs starter Robby Keith allowed two hits and no runs in three innings.
Black plays Jenks at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Tiger Field.
BROKEN ARROW BLACK 4, SAND SPRINGS 3
Sand Springs 111 00-3 7 5
Broken Arrow Black 000 22-4 6 3
Keith, Barnett (4), Sims (5) and Stiner and Watson (5). Law, Moses (5) and Osburn. W - Law. L -
Sims.
©Neighbor Newspapers 2008
SEASONS STARTER – T.J.
Law was Broken Arrow's
starting pitcher Monday in the
Diamond League Baseball
opener. BA hosts Jenks
Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Tiger
Field. (Ledger photo by Doug
Quinn)
Law was Broken Arrow's
starting pitcher Monday in the
Diamond League Baseball
opener. BA hosts Jenks
Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Tiger
Field. (Ledger photo by Doug
Quinn)
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BA Black run-rules Jenks Black, 8-0
By: Doug Quinn, Sports Editor
05/21/2008
Updated 05/21/2008 10:35:36 PM CDT
Croft fans nine as DLB Tigers improve to 2-0
Broken Arrow Black picked up its gait and Morgan Croft's
nine strike outs dispatched Jenks Black, 8-0, in five innings
Wednesday night in Diamond League Baseball.
BA improved to 2-0 in the summer league with an 8 p.m.
DLB game Friday at Owasso.
The Tigers will be without coach Jimmy Ashley, who is
getting married Saturday. Brad Blackwell will handle the
team.
In Monday's season opener, the Tigers pulled out a
lethargic 4-3 victory over Sand Springs in a game stopped
in the fifth inning by the time limit.
Against Jenks Black, the Tigers were more crisp and it was
run-rule triumph, well within the time constraints.
"We were hooked up and ready to go," Ashley said.
Croft, who will be a senior, scattered three hits with his nine strike outs in just four innings. Dylan
Delso pitched the top of the fifth.
"It was Jenks," Croft said. "I knew I had to bring my 'A' game.
He fanned four of the last five batters he faced. Three of those were called out.
"I felt pretty good," Croft said. "My fastball and curve were working. I just played my game."
Dylan Delso pitched the top of the fifth and struck out three after a leadoff walk.
Catcher Mitch Osburn and shortstop Nick Pettus each had two hits for the Tigers.
Osburn, who picked off a runner at first base in the second inning, had a two-run double in the
fourth while Daniel Piltz had a sacrifice fly in the second.
BA Black hosts Cascia Hall May 28 and Bixby May 29 in DLB games at Tiger Field. Both start at
8 p.m.
BROKEN ARROW BLACK 8, JENKS BLACK 0
Jenks Black 000 00-0 3 3
Broken Arrow Black 012 41-8 6 0
Ehrlich, Jeffries (4) and Lein; Croft, Delso (5) and Osburn. W - Croft (1-0). L - Ehrlich.
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DIAMOND LEAGUE BASEBALL
May 22-28 Schedule
Thursday's Games
At Broken Arrow: 6 p.m. BAJV v. Collinsville JV; 8 p.m. - BA Gold vs. Collinsville Red.
At Jenks: 6 p.m. - Jenks JV vs. Cascia Hall JV; 8 p.m. - Jenks Maroon vs. Union Black.
At Union: 6 p.m. - Union JV vs. Memorial JV; 8 p.m. - Union Red vs. Sperry.
At Coweta: 6 p.m. - Coweta JV vs. Hale; 8 p.m. - Coweta vs. Jenks Black.
At O'Brien East: 6:30 p.m. - Skiatook freshmen vs. Union freshmen; 8:30 p.m. - BA freshmen vs.
Owasso freshmen.
At Memorial: 6 p.m. - Memorial freshmen vs. Jenks Maroon.
Friday's Games
At Jenks: 6 p.m. - Jenks JV vs. Owasso White; 8 p.m. - Jenks Black vs. Bishop Kelley.
At Owasso: 6 p.m. - Owasso Red JV vs. BAJV; 8 p.m. - Owasso vs. BA Black.
At Union: 6 p.m. - Union Red varsity vs. BA Gold varsity; 8 p.m. - Union Black vs. Memorial.
At Coweta: 6 p.m. - Coweta JV vs. Union JV; 8 p.m. - Coweta vs. Sand Springs.
Tuesday, May 27
At Jenks: 6 p.m. - Jenks Black vs. Sand Springs; 8 p.m. - Jenks Maroon vs. Bishop Kelley.
At Owasso: 6 p.m. - Owasso freshmen vs. Skiatook freshmen; 8 p.m. - Owasso vs. Memorial.
At Union: 6 p.m. - Union JV vs. Cascia Hall JV; 8 p.m. - Union Red vs. Cascia Hall.
At Coweta: 6 p.m. - Coweta JV vs. Bixby JV; 8 p.m. - Jenks Maroon vs. Bishop Kelley.
At O'Brien Park: 6:30 p.m. - BA freshmen vs. Jenks Maroon freshmen; 8:30 p.m. - Memorial
freshmen vs. Jenks Maroon.
Wednesday, May 28
At Broken Arrow: 6 p.m. - Broken Arrow Gold vs. Coweta; 8 p.m. - Broken Arrow Black vs. Cascia
Hall.
At Jenks: 6 p.m. - Jenks Black vs. Memorial; 8 p.m. - Jenks Maroon vs. Sperry.
At Owasso: 6 p.m. - Owasso White JV vs. Hale; 8 p.m. - Owasso Red JV vs. Sand Springs JV.
At Union: 6 p.m. - Union Red vs. Bishop Kelley; 8 p.m. - Union Black vs. Bixby.
At O'Brien Park: 6:30 p.m. - Owasso freshmen vs. Memorial freshmen; 8:30 p.m. - Memorial
freshmen vs. Jenks Maroon freshmen.
©Neighbor Newspapers 2008
By: Doug Quinn, Sports Editor
05/21/2008
Updated 05/21/2008 10:35:36 PM CDT
Croft fans nine as DLB Tigers improve to 2-0
Broken Arrow Black picked up its gait and Morgan Croft's
nine strike outs dispatched Jenks Black, 8-0, in five innings
Wednesday night in Diamond League Baseball.
BA improved to 2-0 in the summer league with an 8 p.m.
DLB game Friday at Owasso.
The Tigers will be without coach Jimmy Ashley, who is
getting married Saturday. Brad Blackwell will handle the
team.
In Monday's season opener, the Tigers pulled out a
lethargic 4-3 victory over Sand Springs in a game stopped
in the fifth inning by the time limit.
Against Jenks Black, the Tigers were more crisp and it was
run-rule triumph, well within the time constraints.
"We were hooked up and ready to go," Ashley said.
Croft, who will be a senior, scattered three hits with his nine strike outs in just four innings. Dylan
Delso pitched the top of the fifth.
"It was Jenks," Croft said. "I knew I had to bring my 'A' game.
He fanned four of the last five batters he faced. Three of those were called out.
"I felt pretty good," Croft said. "My fastball and curve were working. I just played my game."
Dylan Delso pitched the top of the fifth and struck out three after a leadoff walk.
Catcher Mitch Osburn and shortstop Nick Pettus each had two hits for the Tigers.
Osburn, who picked off a runner at first base in the second inning, had a two-run double in the
fourth while Daniel Piltz had a sacrifice fly in the second.
BA Black hosts Cascia Hall May 28 and Bixby May 29 in DLB games at Tiger Field. Both start at
8 p.m.
BROKEN ARROW BLACK 8, JENKS BLACK 0
Jenks Black 000 00-0 3 3
Broken Arrow Black 012 41-8 6 0
Ehrlich, Jeffries (4) and Lein; Croft, Delso (5) and Osburn. W - Croft (1-0). L - Ehrlich.
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DIAMOND LEAGUE BASEBALL
May 22-28 Schedule
Thursday's Games
At Broken Arrow: 6 p.m. BAJV v. Collinsville JV; 8 p.m. - BA Gold vs. Collinsville Red.
At Jenks: 6 p.m. - Jenks JV vs. Cascia Hall JV; 8 p.m. - Jenks Maroon vs. Union Black.
At Union: 6 p.m. - Union JV vs. Memorial JV; 8 p.m. - Union Red vs. Sperry.
At Coweta: 6 p.m. - Coweta JV vs. Hale; 8 p.m. - Coweta vs. Jenks Black.
At O'Brien East: 6:30 p.m. - Skiatook freshmen vs. Union freshmen; 8:30 p.m. - BA freshmen vs.
Owasso freshmen.
At Memorial: 6 p.m. - Memorial freshmen vs. Jenks Maroon.
Friday's Games
At Jenks: 6 p.m. - Jenks JV vs. Owasso White; 8 p.m. - Jenks Black vs. Bishop Kelley.
At Owasso: 6 p.m. - Owasso Red JV vs. BAJV; 8 p.m. - Owasso vs. BA Black.
At Union: 6 p.m. - Union Red varsity vs. BA Gold varsity; 8 p.m. - Union Black vs. Memorial.
At Coweta: 6 p.m. - Coweta JV vs. Union JV; 8 p.m. - Coweta vs. Sand Springs.
Tuesday, May 27
At Jenks: 6 p.m. - Jenks Black vs. Sand Springs; 8 p.m. - Jenks Maroon vs. Bishop Kelley.
At Owasso: 6 p.m. - Owasso freshmen vs. Skiatook freshmen; 8 p.m. - Owasso vs. Memorial.
At Union: 6 p.m. - Union JV vs. Cascia Hall JV; 8 p.m. - Union Red vs. Cascia Hall.
At Coweta: 6 p.m. - Coweta JV vs. Bixby JV; 8 p.m. - Jenks Maroon vs. Bishop Kelley.
At O'Brien Park: 6:30 p.m. - BA freshmen vs. Jenks Maroon freshmen; 8:30 p.m. - Memorial
freshmen vs. Jenks Maroon.
Wednesday, May 28
At Broken Arrow: 6 p.m. - Broken Arrow Gold vs. Coweta; 8 p.m. - Broken Arrow Black vs. Cascia
Hall.
At Jenks: 6 p.m. - Jenks Black vs. Memorial; 8 p.m. - Jenks Maroon vs. Sperry.
At Owasso: 6 p.m. - Owasso White JV vs. Hale; 8 p.m. - Owasso Red JV vs. Sand Springs JV.
At Union: 6 p.m. - Union Red vs. Bishop Kelley; 8 p.m. - Union Black vs. Bixby.
At O'Brien Park: 6:30 p.m. - Owasso freshmen vs. Memorial freshmen; 8:30 p.m. - Memorial
freshmen vs. Jenks Maroon freshmen.
©Neighbor Newspapers 2008
ON TARGET — Broken Arrow Black's Morgan
Croft fanned nine in the Tigers' 8-0 victory
over Jenks in DLB action.
(Ledger photo by Doug Quinn)
Croft fanned nine in the Tigers' 8-0 victory
over Jenks in DLB action.
(Ledger photo by Doug Quinn)
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Broken Arrow Black over Cascia Hall
By: Kevin Henry, Special to the Ledger
05/28/2008
Updated 05/28/2008 10:16:08 PM CDT
Tigers take five innings to down Casica, 8-0
BROKEN ARROW - It took a while for the Broken Arrow Black bats to wake up, but when they did,
they woke up in a big way.
Broken Arrow scored a total of seven runs in the fifth and sixth innings, paving the way for an 8-0
run-rule victory over Cascia Hall in Diamond League action Wednesday night at Tiger Field.
Mitch Osburn capped the Tigers' three-run fifth with a looping RBI single to right. Osburn also had a
single in the sixth as Broken Arrow extended its lead against Commando reliever Eric Seagle.
Seagle allowed seven runs in two innings of work, spoiling a good showing from Cascia Hall starter
Ransom LaLonde, who limited the Tigers to one run and four hits in his four innings of action.
"(LaLonde) was a good pitcher and we simply didn't make any adjustments at the plate against him,"
said Broken Arrow head coach Jimmy Ashley. "Hopefully next time when we see a pitcher like that,
we'll be able to adjust."
The Tigers poured it on in the sixth, scoring four times to end the contest. Cascia Hall was the
Tigers' biggest ally in the frame, allowing the Tigers to score three runs on an error and two wild
pitches by Seagle. Jake Parsons ended the contest with an RBI single.
While Broken Arrow's bats woke up late, Mason Marquette quieted Cascia Hall all night. The
left-hander allowed just four hits in a complete-game victory.
"You can never have enough left-handers, and we expect Mason to contribute a lot for us next year,"
Ashley said of the soon-to-be junior. "He saw a little varsity action last year, and had a very good
game for us tonight.
"Good pitching beats good hitting every time, and we had very good pitching and defense tonight."
BROKEN ARROW 8, CASCIA HALL 0
Cascia Hall 000 000 - 0 4 3 Broken Arrow 100 034 - 8 11 1
LaLonde, Seagle (5) and Curthoys and Walseth; Marquette and Osburn. WP - Marquette. LP -
LaLonde.
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By: Kevin Henry, Special to the Ledger
05/28/2008
Updated 05/28/2008 10:16:08 PM CDT
Tigers take five innings to down Casica, 8-0
BROKEN ARROW - It took a while for the Broken Arrow Black bats to wake up, but when they did,
they woke up in a big way.
Broken Arrow scored a total of seven runs in the fifth and sixth innings, paving the way for an 8-0
run-rule victory over Cascia Hall in Diamond League action Wednesday night at Tiger Field.
Mitch Osburn capped the Tigers' three-run fifth with a looping RBI single to right. Osburn also had a
single in the sixth as Broken Arrow extended its lead against Commando reliever Eric Seagle.
Seagle allowed seven runs in two innings of work, spoiling a good showing from Cascia Hall starter
Ransom LaLonde, who limited the Tigers to one run and four hits in his four innings of action.
"(LaLonde) was a good pitcher and we simply didn't make any adjustments at the plate against him,"
said Broken Arrow head coach Jimmy Ashley. "Hopefully next time when we see a pitcher like that,
we'll be able to adjust."
The Tigers poured it on in the sixth, scoring four times to end the contest. Cascia Hall was the
Tigers' biggest ally in the frame, allowing the Tigers to score three runs on an error and two wild
pitches by Seagle. Jake Parsons ended the contest with an RBI single.
While Broken Arrow's bats woke up late, Mason Marquette quieted Cascia Hall all night. The
left-hander allowed just four hits in a complete-game victory.
"You can never have enough left-handers, and we expect Mason to contribute a lot for us next year,"
Ashley said of the soon-to-be junior. "He saw a little varsity action last year, and had a very good
game for us tonight.
"Good pitching beats good hitting every time, and we had very good pitching and defense tonight."
BROKEN ARROW 8, CASCIA HALL 0
Cascia Hall 000 000 - 0 4 3 Broken Arrow 100 034 - 8 11 1
LaLonde, Seagle (5) and Curthoys and Walseth; Marquette and Osburn. WP - Marquette. LP -
LaLonde.
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Owasso outlasts BA Black, 1-0, in eight innings
By: Kevin Henry, Special to the Ledger
05/23/2008
Updated 05/23/2008 10:21:18 PM CDT
Tigers suffer first DLB loss
OWASSO - If you're a fan of good pitching and solid defense, Owasso's Stigall Field was the place
to be Friday night.
With just eight hits combined between Broken Arrow Black and Owasso, offense took a back seat to
strong pitching.
Unfortunately for Broken Arrow Black, Owasso was able to take advantage of its late hits, notching a
1-0, eight-inning Diamond League Baseball victory over the visiting Tigers.
Owasso's Brandon Bargas looped a soft liner into right field, scoring Ryan Mayfield with two outs in
the eighth inning to provide the winning margin for the Rams, who improved to 3-0.
Mayfield had reached on a fielder's choice, then moved to second and third on wild pitches by
Broken Arrow reliever Nick Pettus before the Bargas single.
Pettus and starting pitcher Tyler Kruse had strong outings for the Tigers, with Kruse allowing just
three hits and striking out four in his six innings of work.
"It was a well-pitched game on both sides, but I was very impressed our young guys," said Brad
Blackwell, who was filling in for regular coach Jimmy Ashley, who was preparing for his Saturday
wedding. "We saw two guys, who are going to be sophomores next year, throw a great game."
Broken Arrow (2-1) had its chances to score, but could never capitalize. Twice in the last two
innings, the Tigers had runners at second and third when the final out of the inning was made.
"We had our chances, but we just couldn't get it done," Blackwell said. "Owasso's pitchers did a
good job of making us chase pitches. We have to be more selective at the plate."
Broken Arrow had just two hits in the game, with Daniel Piltz hitting a two-out single in the third and
Mitch Osburn poking a leadoff double to open the fourth.
Osburn reached base three times on the night, drawing walks in the sixth and eighth innings.
Bargas dominated the Tigers during his five innings of work, striking out nine, including a stretch of
four consecutive spanning the fourth and fifth innings.
Black hosts Cascia Hall Wednesday and Bixby Thursday - both 8 p.m. starts - in DLB games at
Tiger Field.
OWASSO 1, BROKEN ARROW 0
(8 innings)
Broken Arrow 000 000 00-0 2 0
Owasso 000 000 01-1 6 0
Kruse, Pettus (7) and Osburn; Bargas, Kirk (6) and Nease. WP - Kirk. LP - Pettus.
©Neighbor Newspapers 2008
By: Kevin Henry, Special to the Ledger
05/23/2008
Updated 05/23/2008 10:21:18 PM CDT
Tigers suffer first DLB loss
OWASSO - If you're a fan of good pitching and solid defense, Owasso's Stigall Field was the place
to be Friday night.
With just eight hits combined between Broken Arrow Black and Owasso, offense took a back seat to
strong pitching.
Unfortunately for Broken Arrow Black, Owasso was able to take advantage of its late hits, notching a
1-0, eight-inning Diamond League Baseball victory over the visiting Tigers.
Owasso's Brandon Bargas looped a soft liner into right field, scoring Ryan Mayfield with two outs in
the eighth inning to provide the winning margin for the Rams, who improved to 3-0.
Mayfield had reached on a fielder's choice, then moved to second and third on wild pitches by
Broken Arrow reliever Nick Pettus before the Bargas single.
Pettus and starting pitcher Tyler Kruse had strong outings for the Tigers, with Kruse allowing just
three hits and striking out four in his six innings of work.
"It was a well-pitched game on both sides, but I was very impressed our young guys," said Brad
Blackwell, who was filling in for regular coach Jimmy Ashley, who was preparing for his Saturday
wedding. "We saw two guys, who are going to be sophomores next year, throw a great game."
Broken Arrow (2-1) had its chances to score, but could never capitalize. Twice in the last two
innings, the Tigers had runners at second and third when the final out of the inning was made.
"We had our chances, but we just couldn't get it done," Blackwell said. "Owasso's pitchers did a
good job of making us chase pitches. We have to be more selective at the plate."
Broken Arrow had just two hits in the game, with Daniel Piltz hitting a two-out single in the third and
Mitch Osburn poking a leadoff double to open the fourth.
Osburn reached base three times on the night, drawing walks in the sixth and eighth innings.
Bargas dominated the Tigers during his five innings of work, striking out nine, including a stretch of
four consecutive spanning the fourth and fifth innings.
Black hosts Cascia Hall Wednesday and Bixby Thursday - both 8 p.m. starts - in DLB games at
Tiger Field.
OWASSO 1, BROKEN ARROW 0
(8 innings)
Broken Arrow 000 000 00-0 2 0
Owasso 000 000 01-1 6 0
Kruse, Pettus (7) and Osburn; Bargas, Kirk (6) and Nease. WP - Kirk. LP - Pettus.
©Neighbor Newspapers 2008
Tigers Fall to Bixby 2-1
By Ty Harrell, Special to the Ledger
05/30/2008
Updated 05/30/2008 10:39:44 AM CDT
BROKEN ARROW - The Broken Arrow Tigers bats sputtered several times but could never get
running as Bixby out hit the Tigers 9-4 to take a 2-1 win Thursday night at Tiger Field.
"We came out a little flat and we didn't make very good adjustments at the plate tonight," said Tiger
head coach Jim Ashley. "We hit a lot of fly balls tonight and just didn't make good adjustments."
The Tigers jumped to an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning when Alex Cochran led off
with a single then advanced to second on a error.
Two batters and two outs later, Dylan Delso singled to deep left that allowed Cochran to score.
Tiger pitcher, Tyler Kjellson was successful in keeping the Bixby bats quiet until the bottom of the
fourth inning when the Spartan bats finally came to life.
With one out, Kevin Lamb ripped a double down the left field line before Kody Lee followed with a
doubled of his own to right to score Lamb to knot the score at one. Lamb then stole third to get into
scoring position.
Aaron Searcy then stepped to the plate and singled deep enough to bring Lamb home for the 2-1
lead.
The Tigers then went in order in the bottom of the fourth.
In the top of the fifth, Bixby had an opportunity to blow the game open as they loaded the bases on
three hits.
With one out, the situation left Ashley wondering if he needed to go to relief.
"He looked like he was getting a little tired and he had thrown about 84 pitches," Ashley said. "I went
out and talked to him and he said that he wanted the ball so I figured I would give him a shot."
Kjellson did not disappoint as he managed to work out of the jam on three pitches as he got Ryan
Wall to pop up and Tiger catcher Delso made a great juggling catch as he was falling for the
second out.
Lee then stepped in and Kjellson got him to fly out to center for the third out, ending the Bixby
threat.
"That was a great job by Kjellson," Ashley said. "He did a great job and battled right out of it. He
bowed his neck and battled and I was really happy to see that."
Despite the great defensive play, it did little to spark the Tiger offense as they went in order in the
final two inning.
"With wood bats we really needed to execute and we were just not able to do that tonight," Ashley
said. "When we got guy's on, we just didn't execute and you don't get a lot of opportunities when
you are using wooden bats. We just flew out instead of moving guy's over and that hurt us."
Kjellson allowed 8 hits and fanned five Bixby batters in five full innings of work. He allowed no walks
on the night.
Nick Pettus came in relief in the sixth and allowed just one hit while fanning two and giving up one
walk in his two inning of work.
©Neighbor Newspapers 2008
By Ty Harrell, Special to the Ledger
05/30/2008
Updated 05/30/2008 10:39:44 AM CDT
BROKEN ARROW - The Broken Arrow Tigers bats sputtered several times but could never get
running as Bixby out hit the Tigers 9-4 to take a 2-1 win Thursday night at Tiger Field.
"We came out a little flat and we didn't make very good adjustments at the plate tonight," said Tiger
head coach Jim Ashley. "We hit a lot of fly balls tonight and just didn't make good adjustments."
The Tigers jumped to an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning when Alex Cochran led off
with a single then advanced to second on a error.
Two batters and two outs later, Dylan Delso singled to deep left that allowed Cochran to score.
Tiger pitcher, Tyler Kjellson was successful in keeping the Bixby bats quiet until the bottom of the
fourth inning when the Spartan bats finally came to life.
With one out, Kevin Lamb ripped a double down the left field line before Kody Lee followed with a
doubled of his own to right to score Lamb to knot the score at one. Lamb then stole third to get into
scoring position.
Aaron Searcy then stepped to the plate and singled deep enough to bring Lamb home for the 2-1
lead.
The Tigers then went in order in the bottom of the fourth.
In the top of the fifth, Bixby had an opportunity to blow the game open as they loaded the bases on
three hits.
With one out, the situation left Ashley wondering if he needed to go to relief.
"He looked like he was getting a little tired and he had thrown about 84 pitches," Ashley said. "I went
out and talked to him and he said that he wanted the ball so I figured I would give him a shot."
Kjellson did not disappoint as he managed to work out of the jam on three pitches as he got Ryan
Wall to pop up and Tiger catcher Delso made a great juggling catch as he was falling for the
second out.
Lee then stepped in and Kjellson got him to fly out to center for the third out, ending the Bixby
threat.
"That was a great job by Kjellson," Ashley said. "He did a great job and battled right out of it. He
bowed his neck and battled and I was really happy to see that."
Despite the great defensive play, it did little to spark the Tiger offense as they went in order in the
final two inning.
"With wood bats we really needed to execute and we were just not able to do that tonight," Ashley
said. "When we got guy's on, we just didn't execute and you don't get a lot of opportunities when
you are using wooden bats. We just flew out instead of moving guy's over and that hurt us."
Kjellson allowed 8 hits and fanned five Bixby batters in five full innings of work. He allowed no walks
on the night.
Nick Pettus came in relief in the sixth and allowed just one hit while fanning two and giving up one
walk in his two inning of work.
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Kruse near-perfect for BA Black
By: Doug Quinn, Sports Editor
06/02/2008
Updated 06/02/2008 08:48:51 PM CDT
Youngster stops Kelley on 1-hitter in 2-0 DLB victory
Jimmy Ashley may have gotten a glimpse into Broken Arrow High School baseball's future Monday
night.
Tyler Kruse tossed a 1-hitter and allowed only two base runners over seven innings as BA Black
bested Bishop Kelley, 2-0, in a Diamond League Baseball game at Tiger Field.
Kruse, who will be a sophomore for BAHS next spring, fanned six Comets without a walk in the wood
bat game.
"That was one of the best games I've ever seen pitched out here," said Ashley, referring to the
summer league. "Tyler is somebody we're counting on next year - not when he's a senior."
Kruse made only 64 pitches in the 90-minute contest.
"He knows how to pitch, not just throw," Ashley said. "And, he's a great competitor."
Kruse, who attends North Intermediate High School, was perfect through the first three innings.
Kelley's only hit was a leadoff single by Matt Reynolds in the fourth.
Reynolds, on alert base running, raced to third base on a groundout and was in scoring position
with just one out.
But Kruse got his fourth strike out and flyball to end Kelley's only scoring threat.
He hit Shawn Smith with a pitch to open the top of the sixth but got defensive help when Black
catcher Mitchell Osburn picked off the Comet.
Osburn fired to first baseman Morgan Croft to get Smith caught in a rundown with shortstop Nick
Pettus.
"I felt comfortable," Kruse said. "I was loose warming up and had an idea I might throw well.
"My change-up was really working and the defense did a great job."
Black (4-2) pushed across its two runs in the bottom of the sixth when Osburn singled and a
courtesy runner scored on a throwing error.
Dylan Delso, who reached on a sacrifice, scored on a triple by Jake Parsons.
Three Kelley pitchers - Reynolds, Tate Byers and Casey Lowe - limited Black to four hits.
Black plays Memorial Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Tiger Field and Union Black Thursday at 8 p.m. at BAHS.
BROKEN ARROW BLACK 2, BISHOP KELLEY 0
Bishop Kelley 000 000 0-0 1 3
Broken Arrow 000 002 x-2 4 0
Reynolds, Byers, Lowe and Smith; Kruse and Osburn. W - Kruse. L - Lowe.
©Neighbor Newspapers 2008
By: Doug Quinn, Sports Editor
06/02/2008
Updated 06/02/2008 08:48:51 PM CDT
Youngster stops Kelley on 1-hitter in 2-0 DLB victory
Jimmy Ashley may have gotten a glimpse into Broken Arrow High School baseball's future Monday
night.
Tyler Kruse tossed a 1-hitter and allowed only two base runners over seven innings as BA Black
bested Bishop Kelley, 2-0, in a Diamond League Baseball game at Tiger Field.
Kruse, who will be a sophomore for BAHS next spring, fanned six Comets without a walk in the wood
bat game.
"That was one of the best games I've ever seen pitched out here," said Ashley, referring to the
summer league. "Tyler is somebody we're counting on next year - not when he's a senior."
Kruse made only 64 pitches in the 90-minute contest.
"He knows how to pitch, not just throw," Ashley said. "And, he's a great competitor."
Kruse, who attends North Intermediate High School, was perfect through the first three innings.
Kelley's only hit was a leadoff single by Matt Reynolds in the fourth.
Reynolds, on alert base running, raced to third base on a groundout and was in scoring position
with just one out.
But Kruse got his fourth strike out and flyball to end Kelley's only scoring threat.
He hit Shawn Smith with a pitch to open the top of the sixth but got defensive help when Black
catcher Mitchell Osburn picked off the Comet.
Osburn fired to first baseman Morgan Croft to get Smith caught in a rundown with shortstop Nick
Pettus.
"I felt comfortable," Kruse said. "I was loose warming up and had an idea I might throw well.
"My change-up was really working and the defense did a great job."
Black (4-2) pushed across its two runs in the bottom of the sixth when Osburn singled and a
courtesy runner scored on a throwing error.
Dylan Delso, who reached on a sacrifice, scored on a triple by Jake Parsons.
Three Kelley pitchers - Reynolds, Tate Byers and Casey Lowe - limited Black to four hits.
Black plays Memorial Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Tiger Field and Union Black Thursday at 8 p.m. at BAHS.
BROKEN ARROW BLACK 2, BISHOP KELLEY 0
Bishop Kelley 000 000 0-0 1 3
Broken Arrow 000 002 x-2 4 0
Reynolds, Byers, Lowe and Smith; Kruse and Osburn. W - Kruse. L - Lowe.
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Pitching, Schneeberger's homer carry BA Black
By: Doug Quinn, Sports Editor
06/03/2008
Updated 06/03/2008 10:45:14 PM CDT
Tigers run-rule Memorial, 8-0, in DLB
Broken Arrow Black continued to get good pitching in Diamond League Baseball.
Coach Jimmy Ashley wasn't surprised Tuesday night when three Tigers combined on a 1-hitter in an
8-0, run-rule over Tulsa Memorial.
"We've come to expect that kind of pitching," Ashley said.
Ashley was stunned by a BA Black first - the Tigers' first home run in seven summer league games.
Taylor Schneeberger's majestic two-run shot in the fourth inning helped Black improve to 5-2 in the
wood bat league.
"He squared it up and hit it good," said Ashley, who was coaching at third base. "But, with the wind, I
didn't think it had a chance."
The ball carried - despite a gusty crosswind - high and well-over the 350-foot mark at almost center
field.
"He (Memorial pitcher Chris Swayze) was throwing a lot of first-pitch strikes," Schneeberger said. "I
just jumped on it."
It came after Jake Parsons reached on a fielders choice to stake Black to a 4-0 lead.
Starter Dylan Delso, Morgan Croft and Sam Moses held the Chargers to an infield hit and combined
for nine strikeouts - and no walks - in six innings.
Delso pitched the first three innings with three strikeouts and was credited with the decision.
Croft worked the fourth and gave up the infield hit to Aaron Maner while Moses pitched the last two
frames and registered four strike outs.
Croft, who started at first base, erased a sour memory from Monday night when he hit into
consecutive double plays.
The senior-to-be at Broken Arrow High School was the only Tiger with multi hits, a double in the
fourth and a long single in the sixth to invoke the run-rule.
Memorial's shaky defense handcuffed Swayze and Maner with five errors. Only three BA Black runs
were earned.
The Tigers face Union Black Thursday at 8 p.m. at BAHS and play Fayetteville, Ark., at noon
Saturday in a rescheduled game.
BROKEN ARROW BLACK 8, MEMORIAL 0
Memorial 000 000-0 1 5
Broken Arrow Black 011 222-8 7 2
Swayze, Maner (6) and Summers; Delso, Croft (4), Moses (5) and Osburn. W - Delso. L - Swayze.
HR - BA: Schneeberger.
©Neighbor Newspapers 2008
By: Doug Quinn, Sports Editor
06/03/2008
Updated 06/03/2008 10:45:14 PM CDT
Tigers run-rule Memorial, 8-0, in DLB
Broken Arrow Black continued to get good pitching in Diamond League Baseball.
Coach Jimmy Ashley wasn't surprised Tuesday night when three Tigers combined on a 1-hitter in an
8-0, run-rule over Tulsa Memorial.
"We've come to expect that kind of pitching," Ashley said.
Ashley was stunned by a BA Black first - the Tigers' first home run in seven summer league games.
Taylor Schneeberger's majestic two-run shot in the fourth inning helped Black improve to 5-2 in the
wood bat league.
"He squared it up and hit it good," said Ashley, who was coaching at third base. "But, with the wind, I
didn't think it had a chance."
The ball carried - despite a gusty crosswind - high and well-over the 350-foot mark at almost center
field.
"He (Memorial pitcher Chris Swayze) was throwing a lot of first-pitch strikes," Schneeberger said. "I
just jumped on it."
It came after Jake Parsons reached on a fielders choice to stake Black to a 4-0 lead.
Starter Dylan Delso, Morgan Croft and Sam Moses held the Chargers to an infield hit and combined
for nine strikeouts - and no walks - in six innings.
Delso pitched the first three innings with three strikeouts and was credited with the decision.
Croft worked the fourth and gave up the infield hit to Aaron Maner while Moses pitched the last two
frames and registered four strike outs.
Croft, who started at first base, erased a sour memory from Monday night when he hit into
consecutive double plays.
The senior-to-be at Broken Arrow High School was the only Tiger with multi hits, a double in the
fourth and a long single in the sixth to invoke the run-rule.
Memorial's shaky defense handcuffed Swayze and Maner with five errors. Only three BA Black runs
were earned.
The Tigers face Union Black Thursday at 8 p.m. at BAHS and play Fayetteville, Ark., at noon
Saturday in a rescheduled game.
BROKEN ARROW BLACK 8, MEMORIAL 0
Memorial 000 000-0 1 5
Broken Arrow Black 011 222-8 7 2
Swayze, Maner (6) and Summers; Delso, Croft (4), Moses (5) and Osburn. W - Delso. L - Swayze.
HR - BA: Schneeberger.
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Tigers, Union Black settle for 2-2 tie in DLB game
By: Doug Quinn, Sports Editor
06/05/2008
Updated 06/05/2008 10:32:09 PM CDT
BA Black hosts Fayetteville, Ark., Saturday at noon
Broken Arrow Black didn't lose its Diamond League Baseball game with Union Black Thursday night.
But, the Tigers didn't win, either. The same could be said for Union Black.
BA Black and the Redskins settled for a seven inning, 2-2 tie at Tiger Field.
It might as well have been a loss for Broken Arrow.
Coach Jimmy Ashley wasn't pleased with his club and his players quietly went about their post-game
chores without much chatter.
"We didn't play well," Ashley said. "We didn't play well in any phase."
Union Black starter Andrew Polly limited the Tigers to three hits over five and one-third innings.
Redskins reliever Buddy Shanks then allowed just one base runner - via an error - over the last
inning and two-thirds.
"Three hits," Ashley said, "aren't going to win you games."
Union Black had five hits against Tiger starter T.J. Law and reliever Sam Moses.
Law surrendered three of the hits and both runs over the first four innings.
"They (Union) may have scored just two runs," Ashley said, "but, it seemed we were constantly
working out of jams."
BA Black scored its two runs against Polly in the third inning on a double by Dillon Robinson and
sacrifice fly by Taylor Schneeberger.
The Redskins tied the game with their two tallies against Law in the top of the fourth on a ground
out by John Pinalto and a fielder's choice by Ryan Goodwin.
Law was fortunate to escape that frame without more damage after the Redskins had the bases
loaded with no outs.
BA Black hosts Fayetteville, Ark., Saturday at noon at Tiger Field in a rescheduled DLB contest.
UNION BLACK 2, BROKEN ARROW BLACK 2
Union Black 000 200 0-2 5 1
Broken Arrow Black 002 000 0-2 3 1
Polly, Shanks (5) and Hashini; Law, Moses (5) and Osburn. (No pitching decision)
©Neighbor Newspapers 2008
By: Doug Quinn, Sports Editor
06/05/2008
Updated 06/05/2008 10:32:09 PM CDT
BA Black hosts Fayetteville, Ark., Saturday at noon
Broken Arrow Black didn't lose its Diamond League Baseball game with Union Black Thursday night.
But, the Tigers didn't win, either. The same could be said for Union Black.
BA Black and the Redskins settled for a seven inning, 2-2 tie at Tiger Field.
It might as well have been a loss for Broken Arrow.
Coach Jimmy Ashley wasn't pleased with his club and his players quietly went about their post-game
chores without much chatter.
"We didn't play well," Ashley said. "We didn't play well in any phase."
Union Black starter Andrew Polly limited the Tigers to three hits over five and one-third innings.
Redskins reliever Buddy Shanks then allowed just one base runner - via an error - over the last
inning and two-thirds.
"Three hits," Ashley said, "aren't going to win you games."
Union Black had five hits against Tiger starter T.J. Law and reliever Sam Moses.
Law surrendered three of the hits and both runs over the first four innings.
"They (Union) may have scored just two runs," Ashley said, "but, it seemed we were constantly
working out of jams."
BA Black scored its two runs against Polly in the third inning on a double by Dillon Robinson and
sacrifice fly by Taylor Schneeberger.
The Redskins tied the game with their two tallies against Law in the top of the fourth on a ground
out by John Pinalto and a fielder's choice by Ryan Goodwin.
Law was fortunate to escape that frame without more damage after the Redskins had the bases
loaded with no outs.
BA Black hosts Fayetteville, Ark., Saturday at noon at Tiger Field in a rescheduled DLB contest.
UNION BLACK 2, BROKEN ARROW BLACK 2
Union Black 000 200 0-2 5 1
Broken Arrow Black 002 000 0-2 3 1
Polly, Shanks (5) and Hashini; Law, Moses (5) and Osburn. (No pitching decision)
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Kruse, Pettus combine for strike outs, shut out for BA Black
By: Doug Quinn, Sports Editor
06/10/2008
Updated 06/11/2008 10:53:58 AM CDT
Young right-handers fan 10 in 6-0 DLB triumph over Union Red
Nick Pettus had more strike outs than Tyler Kruse in one less inning.
Between them, they had 10 strike outs. Seven by Pettus.
But, Tuesday's Diamond League Baseball game wasn't a strike out race between the two Broken
Arrow Black right-handers.
More important, they combined for a much more crucial number - a shut out.
Combining on double digits for strike outs, Pettus and Kruse teamed on a four-hitter in a 6-0 victory
over Union Red at Tiger Field.
"They are going to be a good 1-2 punch," Black coach Jimmy Ashley said, referring to the 2009
Broken Arrow High School season.
Kruse, making a second straight solid start, scattered three hits with three strike outs over the first
four innings and was credited with the victory.
Pettus, who started at shortstop, spelled Kruse to start the top of the fifth and fanned the first three
Redskins on less than 12 pitches.
He struck out three more Redskins in the sixth. His perfect inning was spoiled by Eric Smith's infield
single.
That was the only base runner Pettus allowed.
He registered his seventh strike out to open the seventh and ended the game with two ground outs.
"Nick had good command of his pitches," Ashley said. "His breaking ball was really sharp."
Catcher Mitchell Osburn drew praise from Ashley.
"Give Mitch a lot of credit because he's called all of the pitches," Ashley said. "We've given him that
responsibility this summer and he's handled it well."
"I wanted to keep the shut out and we got it," said Pettus, who will be a sophomore at BAHS next
spring. "That was real important."
Pettus was aggressive on the mound.
"I was throwing harder than normal," he said. "I was mad because I had four bad at-bats."
Pettus was 0-for-3 before a seventh inning single. Kruse helped himself at the plate by going 2-for-3
with two doubles and an RBI.
Six of BA Black's hits were for extra bases, including a solo homer by pinch hitter Dillon Robinson in
the sixth.
The Tigers, with a 2-0 lead, scored three times in the third on back-to-back RBI doubles by Zach
Donberger and Kruse.
Dylan Delso had two hits, including an RBI single in the first.
Black hosts Coweta Thursday at 8 p.m. at Tiger Field.
BROKEN ARROW BLACK 6, UNION RED 0
Union Red 000 000 0-0 3 1
Broken Arrow Black 113 001 x-6 9 0
Way, Smith (5) and Shanks; Kruse, Pettus (5) and Osburn. W - Kruse. L - Way. HR - BA: Robinson.
©Neighbor Newspapers 2008
By: Doug Quinn, Sports Editor
06/10/2008
Updated 06/11/2008 10:53:58 AM CDT
Young right-handers fan 10 in 6-0 DLB triumph over Union Red
Nick Pettus had more strike outs than Tyler Kruse in one less inning.
Between them, they had 10 strike outs. Seven by Pettus.
But, Tuesday's Diamond League Baseball game wasn't a strike out race between the two Broken
Arrow Black right-handers.
More important, they combined for a much more crucial number - a shut out.
Combining on double digits for strike outs, Pettus and Kruse teamed on a four-hitter in a 6-0 victory
over Union Red at Tiger Field.
"They are going to be a good 1-2 punch," Black coach Jimmy Ashley said, referring to the 2009
Broken Arrow High School season.
Kruse, making a second straight solid start, scattered three hits with three strike outs over the first
four innings and was credited with the victory.
Pettus, who started at shortstop, spelled Kruse to start the top of the fifth and fanned the first three
Redskins on less than 12 pitches.
He struck out three more Redskins in the sixth. His perfect inning was spoiled by Eric Smith's infield
single.
That was the only base runner Pettus allowed.
He registered his seventh strike out to open the seventh and ended the game with two ground outs.
"Nick had good command of his pitches," Ashley said. "His breaking ball was really sharp."
Catcher Mitchell Osburn drew praise from Ashley.
"Give Mitch a lot of credit because he's called all of the pitches," Ashley said. "We've given him that
responsibility this summer and he's handled it well."
"I wanted to keep the shut out and we got it," said Pettus, who will be a sophomore at BAHS next
spring. "That was real important."
Pettus was aggressive on the mound.
"I was throwing harder than normal," he said. "I was mad because I had four bad at-bats."
Pettus was 0-for-3 before a seventh inning single. Kruse helped himself at the plate by going 2-for-3
with two doubles and an RBI.
Six of BA Black's hits were for extra bases, including a solo homer by pinch hitter Dillon Robinson in
the sixth.
The Tigers, with a 2-0 lead, scored three times in the third on back-to-back RBI doubles by Zach
Donberger and Kruse.
Dylan Delso had two hits, including an RBI single in the first.
Black hosts Coweta Thursday at 8 p.m. at Tiger Field.
BROKEN ARROW BLACK 6, UNION RED 0
Union Red 000 000 0-0 3 1
Broken Arrow Black 113 001 x-6 9 0
Way, Smith (5) and Shanks; Kruse, Pettus (5) and Osburn. W - Kruse. L - Way. HR - BA: Robinson.
©Neighbor Newspapers 2008
Slow start, finish for BA Black's Kjsellen
By: Doug Quinn, Sports Editor
06/12/2008
Updated 06/12/2008 10:26:41 PM CDT
Righthander allows two hits in 5-0 DLB victory over Coweta
Before Tyler Kjsellen's next pitching assignment, he might spend extra time in the bullpen.
The lanky Broken Arrow Black right-hander struggled in the second inning Thursday night against
Coweta in a Diamond League Baseball game.
Kjsellen escaped a bases loaded jam unscathed and allowed only three Coweta base runners the
last five innings.
Kjsellen - pronounced Kell-sen - finished with a two-hitter as Black carved out and error-aided 5-0
victory at Tiger Field.
"It took me a little while to warm up," said Kjsellen, who needed only 81 pitches over the seven
innings. "After the second inning, I felt pretty good."
Black coach Jimmy Ashley suggested an extended pregame ritual for his pitcher called "KJ" by his
teammates.
"Tyler might need to spend longer warming up in the bullpen," Ashley said.
Coweta's only scoring chance was magnified by a Kjsellen error in the second.
Following a single by Nick Qualls, Coweta's Dillon Vaughan hit a slow roller along the first base line.
Kjsellen fielded the dribbler but dropped the ball when he tagged Vaughan and Coweta had runners
at first and second with no outs.
A sacrifice by Jeff Gunter moved the runners into scoring position before Kjsellen walked Donnie
Kiska to load the bases.
Kjsellen's only strike out followed when he fanned Trevor Wiley to end the inning.
Wilson had Coweta's only other hit to open the top of the sixth but he was erased by a double play.
Black catcher Mitchell Osburn, who has received several stellar pitching efforts this summer, said
Kjsellen got stronger as the game unfolded.
"Tyler was throwing his fastball pretty good at the end," Osburn said. "He had a good changeup,
too."
Coweta pitchers Kyle Rankins and Wiley allowed only six hits but four Coweta errors accounted for
five unearned runs.
Ashley wasn't pleased with his club's offensive performance but picked up the slack with aggressive
base running.
"We did some heads-up base running to score several times," Ashley said. "Those are things that
make a difference in a game."
Taylor Schneeberger had two of BA Black's hits while Morgan Croft had Black's only RBI with a fifth
inning single.
BA Black hosts Cascia Hall Monday at 8 p.m. in a DLB game.
BROKEN ARROW 5, COWETA 0
Coweta 000 000 0-0 2 4
Broken Arrow 110 120 x-5 6 2
Rankins, Wiley (4) and Vaughan; Kjsellen and Osburn. W - Kjsellen. L - Rankins.
©Neighbor Newspapers 2008
By: Doug Quinn, Sports Editor
06/12/2008
Updated 06/12/2008 10:26:41 PM CDT
Righthander allows two hits in 5-0 DLB victory over Coweta
Before Tyler Kjsellen's next pitching assignment, he might spend extra time in the bullpen.
The lanky Broken Arrow Black right-hander struggled in the second inning Thursday night against
Coweta in a Diamond League Baseball game.
Kjsellen escaped a bases loaded jam unscathed and allowed only three Coweta base runners the
last five innings.
Kjsellen - pronounced Kell-sen - finished with a two-hitter as Black carved out and error-aided 5-0
victory at Tiger Field.
"It took me a little while to warm up," said Kjsellen, who needed only 81 pitches over the seven
innings. "After the second inning, I felt pretty good."
Black coach Jimmy Ashley suggested an extended pregame ritual for his pitcher called "KJ" by his
teammates.
"Tyler might need to spend longer warming up in the bullpen," Ashley said.
Coweta's only scoring chance was magnified by a Kjsellen error in the second.
Following a single by Nick Qualls, Coweta's Dillon Vaughan hit a slow roller along the first base line.
Kjsellen fielded the dribbler but dropped the ball when he tagged Vaughan and Coweta had runners
at first and second with no outs.
A sacrifice by Jeff Gunter moved the runners into scoring position before Kjsellen walked Donnie
Kiska to load the bases.
Kjsellen's only strike out followed when he fanned Trevor Wiley to end the inning.
Wilson had Coweta's only other hit to open the top of the sixth but he was erased by a double play.
Black catcher Mitchell Osburn, who has received several stellar pitching efforts this summer, said
Kjsellen got stronger as the game unfolded.
"Tyler was throwing his fastball pretty good at the end," Osburn said. "He had a good changeup,
too."
Coweta pitchers Kyle Rankins and Wiley allowed only six hits but four Coweta errors accounted for
five unearned runs.
Ashley wasn't pleased with his club's offensive performance but picked up the slack with aggressive
base running.
"We did some heads-up base running to score several times," Ashley said. "Those are things that
make a difference in a game."
Taylor Schneeberger had two of BA Black's hits while Morgan Croft had Black's only RBI with a fifth
inning single.
BA Black hosts Cascia Hall Monday at 8 p.m. in a DLB game.
BROKEN ARROW 5, COWETA 0
Coweta 000 000 0-0 2 4
Broken Arrow 110 120 x-5 6 2
Rankins, Wiley (4) and Vaughan; Kjsellen and Osburn. W - Kjsellen. L - Rankins.
©Neighbor Newspapers 2008
Slow start, finish for BA Black's Kjsellen
By: Doug Quinn, Sports Editor
06/12/2008
Updated 06/12/2008 10:26:41 PM CDT
Righthander allows two hits in 5-0 DLB victory over Coweta
Before Tyler Kjsellen's next pitching assignment, he might spend extra time in the bullpen.
The lanky Broken Arrow Black right-hander struggled in the second inning Thursday night against
Coweta in a Diamond League Baseball game.
Kjsellen escaped a bases loaded jam unscathed and allowed only three Coweta base runners the
last five innings.
Kjsellen - pronounced Kell-sen - finished with a two-hitter as Black carved out and error-aided 5-0
victory at Tiger Field.
"It took me a little while to warm up," said Kjsellen, who needed only 81 pitches over the seven
innings. "After the second inning, I felt pretty good."
Black coach Jimmy Ashley suggested an extended pregame ritual for his pitcher called "KJ" by his
teammates.
"Tyler might need to spend longer warming up in the bullpen," Ashley said.
Coweta's only scoring chance was magnified by a Kjsellen error in the second.
Following a single by Nick Qualls, Coweta's Dillon Vaughan hit a slow roller along the first base line.
Kjsellen fielded the dribbler but dropped the ball when he tagged Vaughan and Coweta had runners
at first and second with no outs.
A sacrifice by Jeff Gunter moved the runners into scoring position before Kjsellen walked Donnie
Kiska to load the bases.
Kjsellen's only strike out followed when he fanned Trevor Wiley to end the inning.
Wilson had Coweta's only other hit to open the top of the sixth but he was erased by a double play.
Black catcher Mitchell Osburn, who has received several stellar pitching efforts this summer, said
Kjsellen got stronger as the game unfolded.
"Tyler was throwing his fastball pretty good at the end," Osburn said. "He had a good changeup,
too."
Coweta pitchers Kyle Rankins and Wiley allowed only six hits but four Coweta errors accounted for
five unearned runs.
Ashley wasn't pleased with his club's offensive performance but picked up the slack with aggressive
base running.
"We did some heads-up base running to score several times," Ashley said. "Those are things that
make a difference in a game."
Taylor Schneeberger had two of BA Black's hits while Morgan Croft had Black's only RBI with a fifth
inning single.
BA Black hosts Cascia Hall Monday at 8 p.m. in a DLB game.
BROKEN ARROW 5, COWETA 0
Coweta 000 000 0-0 2 4
Broken Arrow 110 120 x-5 6 2
Rankins, Wiley (4) and Vaughan; Kjsellen and Osburn. W - Kjsellen. L - Rankins.
©Neighbor Newspapers 2008
By: Doug Quinn, Sports Editor
06/12/2008
Updated 06/12/2008 10:26:41 PM CDT
Righthander allows two hits in 5-0 DLB victory over Coweta
Before Tyler Kjsellen's next pitching assignment, he might spend extra time in the bullpen.
The lanky Broken Arrow Black right-hander struggled in the second inning Thursday night against
Coweta in a Diamond League Baseball game.
Kjsellen escaped a bases loaded jam unscathed and allowed only three Coweta base runners the
last five innings.
Kjsellen - pronounced Kell-sen - finished with a two-hitter as Black carved out and error-aided 5-0
victory at Tiger Field.
"It took me a little while to warm up," said Kjsellen, who needed only 81 pitches over the seven
innings. "After the second inning, I felt pretty good."
Black coach Jimmy Ashley suggested an extended pregame ritual for his pitcher called "KJ" by his
teammates.
"Tyler might need to spend longer warming up in the bullpen," Ashley said.
Coweta's only scoring chance was magnified by a Kjsellen error in the second.
Following a single by Nick Qualls, Coweta's Dillon Vaughan hit a slow roller along the first base line.
Kjsellen fielded the dribbler but dropped the ball when he tagged Vaughan and Coweta had runners
at first and second with no outs.
A sacrifice by Jeff Gunter moved the runners into scoring position before Kjsellen walked Donnie
Kiska to load the bases.
Kjsellen's only strike out followed when he fanned Trevor Wiley to end the inning.
Wilson had Coweta's only other hit to open the top of the sixth but he was erased by a double play.
Black catcher Mitchell Osburn, who has received several stellar pitching efforts this summer, said
Kjsellen got stronger as the game unfolded.
"Tyler was throwing his fastball pretty good at the end," Osburn said. "He had a good changeup,
too."
Coweta pitchers Kyle Rankins and Wiley allowed only six hits but four Coweta errors accounted for
five unearned runs.
Ashley wasn't pleased with his club's offensive performance but picked up the slack with aggressive
base running.
"We did some heads-up base running to score several times," Ashley said. "Those are things that
make a difference in a game."
Taylor Schneeberger had two of BA Black's hits while Morgan Croft had Black's only RBI with a fifth
inning single.
BA Black hosts Cascia Hall Monday at 8 p.m. in a DLB game.
BROKEN ARROW 5, COWETA 0
Coweta 000 000 0-0 2 4
Broken Arrow 110 120 x-5 6 2
Rankins, Wiley (4) and Vaughan; Kjsellen and Osburn. W - Kjsellen. L - Rankins.
©Neighbor Newspapers 2008
Slow start, finish for BA Black's Kjsellen
By: Doug Quinn, Sports Editor
06/12/2008
Updated 06/12/2008 10:26:41 PM CDT
Righthander allows two hits in 5-0 DLB victory over Coweta
Before Tyler Kjsellen's next pitching assignment, he might spend extra time in the bullpen.
The lanky Broken Arrow Black right-hander struggled in the second inning Thursday night against
Coweta in a Diamond League Baseball game.
Kjsellen escaped a bases loaded jam unscathed and allowed only three Coweta base runners the
last five innings.
Kjsellen - pronounced Kell-sen - finished with a two-hitter as Black carved out and error-aided 5-0
victory at Tiger Field.
"It took me a little while to warm up," said Kjsellen, who needed only 81 pitches over the seven
innings. "After the second inning, I felt pretty good."
Black coach Jimmy Ashley suggested an extended pregame ritual for his pitcher called "KJ" by his
teammates.
"Tyler might need to spend longer warming up in the bullpen," Ashley said.
Coweta's only scoring chance was magnified by a Kjsellen error in the second.
Following a single by Nick Qualls, Coweta's Dillon Vaughan hit a slow roller along the first base line.
Kjsellen fielded the dribbler but dropped the ball when he tagged Vaughan and Coweta had runners
at first and second with no outs.
A sacrifice by Jeff Gunter moved the runners into scoring position before Kjsellen walked Donnie
Kiska to load the bases.
Kjsellen's only strike out followed when he fanned Trevor Wiley to end the inning.
Wilson had Coweta's only other hit to open the top of the sixth but he was erased by a double play.
Black catcher Mitchell Osburn, who has received several stellar pitching efforts this summer, said
Kjsellen got stronger as the game unfolded.
"Tyler was throwing his fastball pretty good at the end," Osburn said. "He had a good changeup,
too."
Coweta pitchers Kyle Rankins and Wiley allowed only six hits but four Coweta errors accounted for
five unearned runs.
Ashley wasn't pleased with his club's offensive performance but picked up the slack with aggressive
base running.
"We did some heads-up base running to score several times," Ashley said. "Those are things that
make a difference in a game."
Taylor Schneeberger had two of BA Black's hits while Morgan Croft had Black's only RBI with a fifth
inning single.
BA Black hosts Cascia Hall Monday at 8 p.m. in a DLB game.
BROKEN ARROW 5, COWETA 0
Coweta 000 000 0-0 2 4
Broken Arrow 110 120 x-5 6 2
Rankins, Wiley (4) and Vaughan; Kjsellen and Osburn. W - Kjsellen. L - Rankins.
©Neighbor Newspapers 2008
By: Doug Quinn, Sports Editor
06/12/2008
Updated 06/12/2008 10:26:41 PM CDT
Righthander allows two hits in 5-0 DLB victory over Coweta
Before Tyler Kjsellen's next pitching assignment, he might spend extra time in the bullpen.
The lanky Broken Arrow Black right-hander struggled in the second inning Thursday night against
Coweta in a Diamond League Baseball game.
Kjsellen escaped a bases loaded jam unscathed and allowed only three Coweta base runners the
last five innings.
Kjsellen - pronounced Kell-sen - finished with a two-hitter as Black carved out and error-aided 5-0
victory at Tiger Field.
"It took me a little while to warm up," said Kjsellen, who needed only 81 pitches over the seven
innings. "After the second inning, I felt pretty good."
Black coach Jimmy Ashley suggested an extended pregame ritual for his pitcher called "KJ" by his
teammates.
"Tyler might need to spend longer warming up in the bullpen," Ashley said.
Coweta's only scoring chance was magnified by a Kjsellen error in the second.
Following a single by Nick Qualls, Coweta's Dillon Vaughan hit a slow roller along the first base line.
Kjsellen fielded the dribbler but dropped the ball when he tagged Vaughan and Coweta had runners
at first and second with no outs.
A sacrifice by Jeff Gunter moved the runners into scoring position before Kjsellen walked Donnie
Kiska to load the bases.
Kjsellen's only strike out followed when he fanned Trevor Wiley to end the inning.
Wilson had Coweta's only other hit to open the top of the sixth but he was erased by a double play.
Black catcher Mitchell Osburn, who has received several stellar pitching efforts this summer, said
Kjsellen got stronger as the game unfolded.
"Tyler was throwing his fastball pretty good at the end," Osburn said. "He had a good changeup,
too."
Coweta pitchers Kyle Rankins and Wiley allowed only six hits but four Coweta errors accounted for
five unearned runs.
Ashley wasn't pleased with his club's offensive performance but picked up the slack with aggressive
base running.
"We did some heads-up base running to score several times," Ashley said. "Those are things that
make a difference in a game."
Taylor Schneeberger had two of BA Black's hits while Morgan Croft had Black's only RBI with a fifth
inning single.
BA Black hosts Cascia Hall Monday at 8 p.m. in a DLB game.
BROKEN ARROW 5, COWETA 0
Coweta 000 000 0-0 2 4
Broken Arrow 110 120 x-5 6 2
Rankins, Wiley (4) and Vaughan; Kjsellen and Osburn. W - Kjsellen. L - Rankins.
©Neighbor Newspapers 2008
ONLY TIME OUT — Dillon Robinson (7) of
BA Black flied out his first at-bat against
Sperry. He was hit by pitches in his next
three plate appearances.
(Ledger photo by Doug Quinn)
BA Black flied out his first at-bat against
Sperry. He was hit by pitches in his next
three plate appearances.
(Ledger photo by Doug Quinn)
Parsons' 'timely' hits spur DLB Tigers
By: Doug Quinn, Sports Editor
06/20/2008
Updated 06/20/2008 10:33:00 PM CDT
Senior scores four times, belts 3-run homer in
win over Sperry
Jake Parsons got to Tiger Field in the nick of time to
play in a Diamond League Baseball game Friday night.
Apparently, it was plenty of time for the Broken Arrow
High School senior.
Parsons, after a lengthy car ride from Omaha, Neb.,
was driven straight to the high school diamond.
"I didn't even have time to go home," he said, smiling.
That didn't matter.
Parsons reached base in four at-bats, scored four times
and belted a three-run homer in BA Black's 8-2, victory
over Sperry.
"I'm happy he got here," Tiger coach Jimmy Ashley said.
Parsons drilled his three-run homer in the bottom of the
sixth to cap a 2-for-2 performance, which included a walk
and being hit by a pitch.
His homer was only the third of the summer for BA Black.
Parsons said he isn't a slugger and hasn't had a homer
since back-to-back blows in 2007 during a BAHS juni
varsity game at Sand Springs.
"I don't swing for home runs," he said. "That's when you pop up a lot."
He pulled an inside pitch by Sperry's Dillon Juby over the left field fence after Alex Cochran had
singled and Tyler Kruse walked against Pirate reliever Dillon Juby.
"It felt good, real good," Parsons said, smiling. "I knew it was gone when I hit it.
Ashley, coaching at third base, said, "Just by the sound of the ball off the bat, I knew it was gone."
Parsons singled and scored on a double by Zach Donberger in the second inning. He walked and
scored on a Donberger single in the fourth.
Parsons was hit by a pitch in the fifth and scored on a basehit by Daniel Piltz.
Tiger pitchers, Sam Moses and Nick Pettus, combined on a two-hitter with five strikeouts, one run
and two walks apiece.
Moses worked the first four frames and was credited with the victory.
Sperry starter Jared Battiest gave up only three hits over three innings but an error allowed BA
Black to score two unearned runs in the second.
Six of Black's eight hits came from the bottom four in the lineup - Parsons (2), Pettus, Donberger (2)
and Piltz.
Dillon Robinson of BA Black didn't have a hit but reached three consecutive times after being hit by
pitches from each Sperry hurler.
BA Black plays Memorial at 10 a.m. Saturday at Tiger Field in a DLB makeup game and hosts Bixby
Monday at 8 p.m. in a regularly scheduled game.
BROKEN ARROW BLACK 8, SPERRY 0
Sperry 000 000-0 2 3
Broken Arrow Black 020 123-8 8 1
Battiest, J. Bernhardt (4), Juby (6) and Bay; Moses, Pettus (5) and Osburn. W - Moses. L - Battiest.
HR - BA: Parsons.
©Neighbor Newspapers 2008
By: Doug Quinn, Sports Editor
06/20/2008
Updated 06/20/2008 10:33:00 PM CDT
Senior scores four times, belts 3-run homer in
win over Sperry
Jake Parsons got to Tiger Field in the nick of time to
play in a Diamond League Baseball game Friday night.
Apparently, it was plenty of time for the Broken Arrow
High School senior.
Parsons, after a lengthy car ride from Omaha, Neb.,
was driven straight to the high school diamond.
"I didn't even have time to go home," he said, smiling.
That didn't matter.
Parsons reached base in four at-bats, scored four times
and belted a three-run homer in BA Black's 8-2, victory
over Sperry.
"I'm happy he got here," Tiger coach Jimmy Ashley said.
Parsons drilled his three-run homer in the bottom of the
sixth to cap a 2-for-2 performance, which included a walk
and being hit by a pitch.
His homer was only the third of the summer for BA Black.
Parsons said he isn't a slugger and hasn't had a homer
since back-to-back blows in 2007 during a BAHS juni
varsity game at Sand Springs.
"I don't swing for home runs," he said. "That's when you pop up a lot."
He pulled an inside pitch by Sperry's Dillon Juby over the left field fence after Alex Cochran had
singled and Tyler Kruse walked against Pirate reliever Dillon Juby.
"It felt good, real good," Parsons said, smiling. "I knew it was gone when I hit it.
Ashley, coaching at third base, said, "Just by the sound of the ball off the bat, I knew it was gone."
Parsons singled and scored on a double by Zach Donberger in the second inning. He walked and
scored on a Donberger single in the fourth.
Parsons was hit by a pitch in the fifth and scored on a basehit by Daniel Piltz.
Tiger pitchers, Sam Moses and Nick Pettus, combined on a two-hitter with five strikeouts, one run
and two walks apiece.
Moses worked the first four frames and was credited with the victory.
Sperry starter Jared Battiest gave up only three hits over three innings but an error allowed BA
Black to score two unearned runs in the second.
Six of Black's eight hits came from the bottom four in the lineup - Parsons (2), Pettus, Donberger (2)
and Piltz.
Dillon Robinson of BA Black didn't have a hit but reached three consecutive times after being hit by
pitches from each Sperry hurler.
BA Black plays Memorial at 10 a.m. Saturday at Tiger Field in a DLB makeup game and hosts Bixby
Monday at 8 p.m. in a regularly scheduled game.
BROKEN ARROW BLACK 8, SPERRY 0
Sperry 000 000-0 2 3
Broken Arrow Black 020 123-8 8 1
Battiest, J. Bernhardt (4), Juby (6) and Bay; Moses, Pettus (5) and Osburn. W - Moses. L - Battiest.
HR - BA: Parsons.
©Neighbor Newspapers 2008
Delso, Tigers Dissects Spartans 4-1
By: Ty Harrell, Special to the Ledger
06/24/2008
Updated 06/24/2008 05:24:06 AM CDT
BROKEN ARROW - BA sophomore Dylan Delso perhaps gave a preview of things to come as the
young hurler stopped a potent Bixby offense in their tracks and led the Tigers to a 4-1 lead Monday
night in Broken Arrow.
Delso took the mound after a three week hiatus from pitching and proceeded to freeze the Spartans,
slinging an impressive 12 strikeouts while allowing just two hits while surrendering no walks.
"I had not thrown in a while so I figured I might as well let it all out," Delso said after the win. "I just
wanted to come out tonight and give it my best effort and it worked out."
Delso started strong, retiring the side in order in the first inning and then racking up two quick outs
in the second before Heath Holliday singled. Delso then responded by fanning the next batter on
four pitches to retire the side.
Despite the strong start, Bixby grabbed the advantage in the top of the third when Delso committed
his only error of the night, pegginh Bob Galbreath.
Galbreath crossed the plate when Jacob Inbody sent a pitch to deep right and a defensive error
allowed Galbreath to score.
Delso helped his own cause in the bottom of the third as he slapped a 2 RBI double to give the
Tigers a 2-1 lead.
BA added two more runs in the bottom of the fifth to seal the win.
Despite falling behind early, Delso said he was never concerned.
"I had faith in these guys and I knew that we would be able to get the runs," Delso said. "I had faith in
them."
Tiger head coach Jim Ashley was impressed with the performance that he saw in the victory.
"He came out tonight with a lot of intensity and focus," Ashley said. "He threw really well and we
expect him to do that come varsity season next year."
Ashley said that he has seen Delso progress to come into his own as a pitcher and a serious threat
when on the mound.
"He has really come a long way in a short time," Ashley said. "He has always thrown the ball well but
he is really learning how to pitch, not just throw.
"He had a lot of command of his second pitch which in high school, if you can throw those pitches for
strikes, you can typically beat anybody and everybody," Ashley said.
©Neighbor Newspapers 2008
By: Ty Harrell, Special to the Ledger
06/24/2008
Updated 06/24/2008 05:24:06 AM CDT
BROKEN ARROW - BA sophomore Dylan Delso perhaps gave a preview of things to come as the
young hurler stopped a potent Bixby offense in their tracks and led the Tigers to a 4-1 lead Monday
night in Broken Arrow.
Delso took the mound after a three week hiatus from pitching and proceeded to freeze the Spartans,
slinging an impressive 12 strikeouts while allowing just two hits while surrendering no walks.
"I had not thrown in a while so I figured I might as well let it all out," Delso said after the win. "I just
wanted to come out tonight and give it my best effort and it worked out."
Delso started strong, retiring the side in order in the first inning and then racking up two quick outs
in the second before Heath Holliday singled. Delso then responded by fanning the next batter on
four pitches to retire the side.
Despite the strong start, Bixby grabbed the advantage in the top of the third when Delso committed
his only error of the night, pegginh Bob Galbreath.
Galbreath crossed the plate when Jacob Inbody sent a pitch to deep right and a defensive error
allowed Galbreath to score.
Delso helped his own cause in the bottom of the third as he slapped a 2 RBI double to give the
Tigers a 2-1 lead.
BA added two more runs in the bottom of the fifth to seal the win.
Despite falling behind early, Delso said he was never concerned.
"I had faith in these guys and I knew that we would be able to get the runs," Delso said. "I had faith in
them."
Tiger head coach Jim Ashley was impressed with the performance that he saw in the victory.
"He came out tonight with a lot of intensity and focus," Ashley said. "He threw really well and we
expect him to do that come varsity season next year."
Ashley said that he has seen Delso progress to come into his own as a pitcher and a serious threat
when on the mound.
"He has really come a long way in a short time," Ashley said. "He has always thrown the ball well but
he is really learning how to pitch, not just throw.
"He had a lot of command of his second pitch which in high school, if you can throw those pitches for
strikes, you can typically beat anybody and everybody," Ashley said.
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Black eases past Gold in Diamond League contest
By: Ty Harrell, Special to the Ledger
06/26/2008
Updated 06/26/2008 08:01:18 PM CDT
Summer intra-squad was evaluation for BAHS coaches
Tyler Kruse fired a seven inning shutout for Broken Arrow Black and was offered outstanding support
from the defense that allowed Black to defeat BA Gold, 6-0, in Diamond League Baseball at Tiger
Field.
"We play this game to give these guys a little head to head competition because they compete for
spots," said Black coach Jimmy Ashley. "Every game during the summer is an evaluation process for
the coaches and this is a great opportunity for our guys to compete with each other to see who is
going to step up and make the plays.
"We use these games to set our varsity squad so there was a lot on the line for these guys."
The game was a defense battle through four inning as both squads left runners in scoring position,
but good defensive play snuffed the attempts.
It was not until the top of the fifth the Black took the lead when lead-off hitter Zach Mills walked then
took second on a passed ball.
Dillon Robinson stepped up and was hit by a pitch, the third time he was pegged at the plate on the
night.
Mills stole third and Robinson stole second to get into scoring position before being brought across
the plate on a walk and a sacrifice.
Gold threatened in the bottom of the fifth when Chase Williams singled the go to second on a ground
out by Matt Newcomer but a pop out ended the threat.
Black added another run in the top of the sixth when Daniel Piltz singled then went to second on a
walk by Mills. Piltz eased to third on a passed ball then scampered home on a sacrifice by Robinson
for a 4-0 advantage.
Black added two insurance runs in the top of the seventh when Taylor Schneeberger singled then
stole second.
Jake Parsons then singled to left before Zach Donberger smacked a two-RBI double to secure the win.
"We have played really well all year," Ashley said. "I have been really pleased with our pitching and
our defense. I have really been pleased with everyone all summer."
"We are really disappointed with the loss but I was really pleased with the energy and enthusiasm I
saw these kids display," said Gold coach Doug Nold. "Even when things did not go well, our kids kept
their head up and kept competing."
Nold said the game was beneficial in assisting the coaches evaluate BAHS talent for next spring.
"This gives us a real opportunity to see how this team responds," Nold said. "It is common for some
players, who may be upperclassmen, to just assume they are assured a starting spot on the varsity
squad. That is not always the case because the young guys know they do have an opportunity to
earn a spot because we have a lot of openings. Everyone has a chance right now and we got a great
look at who wants those spots."
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By: Ty Harrell, Special to the Ledger
06/26/2008
Updated 06/26/2008 08:01:18 PM CDT
Summer intra-squad was evaluation for BAHS coaches
Tyler Kruse fired a seven inning shutout for Broken Arrow Black and was offered outstanding support
from the defense that allowed Black to defeat BA Gold, 6-0, in Diamond League Baseball at Tiger
Field.
"We play this game to give these guys a little head to head competition because they compete for
spots," said Black coach Jimmy Ashley. "Every game during the summer is an evaluation process for
the coaches and this is a great opportunity for our guys to compete with each other to see who is
going to step up and make the plays.
"We use these games to set our varsity squad so there was a lot on the line for these guys."
The game was a defense battle through four inning as both squads left runners in scoring position,
but good defensive play snuffed the attempts.
It was not until the top of the fifth the Black took the lead when lead-off hitter Zach Mills walked then
took second on a passed ball.
Dillon Robinson stepped up and was hit by a pitch, the third time he was pegged at the plate on the
night.
Mills stole third and Robinson stole second to get into scoring position before being brought across
the plate on a walk and a sacrifice.
Gold threatened in the bottom of the fifth when Chase Williams singled the go to second on a ground
out by Matt Newcomer but a pop out ended the threat.
Black added another run in the top of the sixth when Daniel Piltz singled then went to second on a
walk by Mills. Piltz eased to third on a passed ball then scampered home on a sacrifice by Robinson
for a 4-0 advantage.
Black added two insurance runs in the top of the seventh when Taylor Schneeberger singled then
stole second.
Jake Parsons then singled to left before Zach Donberger smacked a two-RBI double to secure the win.
"We have played really well all year," Ashley said. "I have been really pleased with our pitching and
our defense. I have really been pleased with everyone all summer."
"We are really disappointed with the loss but I was really pleased with the energy and enthusiasm I
saw these kids display," said Gold coach Doug Nold. "Even when things did not go well, our kids kept
their head up and kept competing."
Nold said the game was beneficial in assisting the coaches evaluate BAHS talent for next spring.
"This gives us a real opportunity to see how this team responds," Nold said. "It is common for some
players, who may be upperclassmen, to just assume they are assured a starting spot on the varsity
squad. That is not always the case because the young guys know they do have an opportunity to
earn a spot because we have a lot of openings. Everyone has a chance right now and we got a great
look at who wants those spots."
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Tigers Win In Finale Over Cascia Hall 10-4
By: Steve Braun, Special to the Ledger
06/28/2008
Updated 06/28/2008 10:33:42 AM CDT
BROKEN ARROW - The Tigers closed up the Diamond League with a win over Cascia Hall 10-4, after
scoring six runs in the bottom of the fifth. With the win, the Tigers finished the season 15-2-1 during
the Diamond League.
Two walks by Cascia's Eric Seagle put Tigers Dylan Delso and Taylor Schneeberger on base. A wild
pitch by Cascia's Paul Thetford put Delso and Schneeberger in scoring position during a Jake
Parsons' at bat. Another Thetford wild pitch moved Schneeberger to third. A Parsons walk scored
Schneeberger and signaled the end of the day for Paul Thetford.
Grant Thetford came in relief and a wild pitch to Zack Mills scored Parsons bringing the score to 7-4.
Mills was walked and on a 1-1 pitch Daniel Piltz batted in three to give the Tigers a 10-4 lead they
wouldn't squander.
"It's good to end the summer with a win. It was an ugly win, we made a lot of errors and left a lot of
base runners on. But a wins a win and we'll take it," said following the Tigers win Friday night.
Broken Arrow's Dillon Robinson scored off a shortstop error. On the next at bat Taylor Schneeberger
knocked in Alex Cochran to give the Tigers an early 2-0 lead.
Mick Swabb scored on a Matt Miller single to cut the Tigers lead to one run after the second inning.
An Andrew Choquette sacrifice fly scored Ransom LaLonde to diminish the early Broken Arrow lead.
Taylor Schneeberger knocked in Alex Cochran for his second run of the game in the bottom of the
third to reclaim the lead for the Tigers. Tyler Kruse scored Jake Parsons in the fourth inning to stretch
the Tigers lead to 4-2.
Ransom LaLonde scored Garrett Walls in the top of the fifth. LaLonde later scored on a Eric Seagle
single to right field to even the game at 4-4 before the Tigers took control in the bottom of the fifth.
Reliever Sam Moses closed out the game for the Tigers with three strikeouts, two swinging.
Broken Arrow starting pitcher Tyler Kjelsan registered the win going 4 2/3 innings giving up four runs
on eleven hits.
Tiger reliever Sam Moses recorded the save registering four strikes while facing four batters. Cascia
Hall starter Eric Seagle registered the loss giving up six runs on seven hits.
Coach Ashley commented on the experience gained by some of the younger players from playing in
the summer, "We've only got four or five seniors total. We had a bunch of young guys playing all
year. We're pretty excited about the next two or three years when those guys step up and begin to
contribute.
If they work hard they'll be able to do some great things."
Cascia Hall 4
Broken Arrow 10
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By: Steve Braun, Special to the Ledger
06/28/2008
Updated 06/28/2008 10:33:42 AM CDT
BROKEN ARROW - The Tigers closed up the Diamond League with a win over Cascia Hall 10-4, after
scoring six runs in the bottom of the fifth. With the win, the Tigers finished the season 15-2-1 during
the Diamond League.
Two walks by Cascia's Eric Seagle put Tigers Dylan Delso and Taylor Schneeberger on base. A wild
pitch by Cascia's Paul Thetford put Delso and Schneeberger in scoring position during a Jake
Parsons' at bat. Another Thetford wild pitch moved Schneeberger to third. A Parsons walk scored
Schneeberger and signaled the end of the day for Paul Thetford.
Grant Thetford came in relief and a wild pitch to Zack Mills scored Parsons bringing the score to 7-4.
Mills was walked and on a 1-1 pitch Daniel Piltz batted in three to give the Tigers a 10-4 lead they
wouldn't squander.
"It's good to end the summer with a win. It was an ugly win, we made a lot of errors and left a lot of
base runners on. But a wins a win and we'll take it," said following the Tigers win Friday night.
Broken Arrow's Dillon Robinson scored off a shortstop error. On the next at bat Taylor Schneeberger
knocked in Alex Cochran to give the Tigers an early 2-0 lead.
Mick Swabb scored on a Matt Miller single to cut the Tigers lead to one run after the second inning.
An Andrew Choquette sacrifice fly scored Ransom LaLonde to diminish the early Broken Arrow lead.
Taylor Schneeberger knocked in Alex Cochran for his second run of the game in the bottom of the
third to reclaim the lead for the Tigers. Tyler Kruse scored Jake Parsons in the fourth inning to stretch
the Tigers lead to 4-2.
Ransom LaLonde scored Garrett Walls in the top of the fifth. LaLonde later scored on a Eric Seagle
single to right field to even the game at 4-4 before the Tigers took control in the bottom of the fifth.
Reliever Sam Moses closed out the game for the Tigers with three strikeouts, two swinging.
Broken Arrow starting pitcher Tyler Kjelsan registered the win going 4 2/3 innings giving up four runs
on eleven hits.
Tiger reliever Sam Moses recorded the save registering four strikes while facing four batters. Cascia
Hall starter Eric Seagle registered the loss giving up six runs on seven hits.
Coach Ashley commented on the experience gained by some of the younger players from playing in
the summer, "We've only got four or five seniors total. We had a bunch of young guys playing all
year. We're pretty excited about the next two or three years when those guys step up and begin to
contribute.
If they work hard they'll be able to do some great things."
Cascia Hall 4
Broken Arrow 10
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CABA Wood Bat World Series at BAHS
By:
07/01/2008
Updated 07/01/2008 08:14:59 AM CDT
Round robin action through Thursday; final Friday at 10 a.m.
Round robin play for the seven-team CABA World Series at Broken
Arrow High School continues Tuesday through Friday at Tiger Field.
A wood bat tournament for 15-year-olds, the two teams with the best
records meet Friday at 10 a.m. for the championship.
Admission is $7 for adults and $4 for students. Tournament passes
are available.
CABA WORLD SERIES
at Broken Arrow High School
Monday's Scores
Coweta Tigers 6, Tulsa Rebels 0
Broken Arrow Tigers 12, Tulsa Dodgers 0
Tulsa Rebels 6, Tulsa Cubs 4
Coweta Tigers 6, Oklahoma Dirtbags 5
Tulsa Dodgers 11, Tulsa Hurrricanes 1
Tuesday's Games
9 a.m. - Tulsa Cubs vs. Tulsa Dodgers
11 a.m. - Broken Arrow Tigers vs. Coweta Tigers
1 p.m. - Oklahoma Dirtbags vs. Tulsa Cubs
3 p.m. - Oklahoma Dirtbags vs. Tulsa Rebels.
5 p.m. - Tulsa Rebels vs. Tulsa Hurricanes
Wednesday's Games
9 a.m. - Broken Arrow Tigers vs. Tulsa Rebels
11 a.m. - Tulsa Dodgers vs. Coweta Tigers
1 p.m. - Tulsa Dodgers vs. Oklahoma Dirtbags
3 p.m. - Tulsa Cubs vs. Coweta Tigers
5 p.m. - Broken Arrow Tigers vs. Tulsa Hurricanes
7 p.m. - Tulsa Hurricanes vs. Tulsa Cubs
Thursday's Games
9 a.m. - Oklahoma Dirtbags vs. Broken Arrow Tigers
11 a.m. - Tulsa Cubs vs. Broken Arrow Tigers
1 p.m. - Tulsa Rebels vs. Tulsa Dodgers
3 p.m. - Coweta Tigers vs. Tulsa Hurricanes
5 p.m. - Tulsa Hurricanes vs. Tulsa Cubs
Friday's Championship
10 a.m. - Two best records, at Tiger Field
©Neighbor Newspapers 2008
By:
07/01/2008
Updated 07/01/2008 08:14:59 AM CDT
Round robin action through Thursday; final Friday at 10 a.m.
Round robin play for the seven-team CABA World Series at Broken
Arrow High School continues Tuesday through Friday at Tiger Field.
A wood bat tournament for 15-year-olds, the two teams with the best
records meet Friday at 10 a.m. for the championship.
Admission is $7 for adults and $4 for students. Tournament passes
are available.
CABA WORLD SERIES
at Broken Arrow High School
Monday's Scores
Coweta Tigers 6, Tulsa Rebels 0
Broken Arrow Tigers 12, Tulsa Dodgers 0
Tulsa Rebels 6, Tulsa Cubs 4
Coweta Tigers 6, Oklahoma Dirtbags 5
Tulsa Dodgers 11, Tulsa Hurrricanes 1
Tuesday's Games
9 a.m. - Tulsa Cubs vs. Tulsa Dodgers
11 a.m. - Broken Arrow Tigers vs. Coweta Tigers
1 p.m. - Oklahoma Dirtbags vs. Tulsa Cubs
3 p.m. - Oklahoma Dirtbags vs. Tulsa Rebels.
5 p.m. - Tulsa Rebels vs. Tulsa Hurricanes
Wednesday's Games
9 a.m. - Broken Arrow Tigers vs. Tulsa Rebels
11 a.m. - Tulsa Dodgers vs. Coweta Tigers
1 p.m. - Tulsa Dodgers vs. Oklahoma Dirtbags
3 p.m. - Tulsa Cubs vs. Coweta Tigers
5 p.m. - Broken Arrow Tigers vs. Tulsa Hurricanes
7 p.m. - Tulsa Hurricanes vs. Tulsa Cubs
Thursday's Games
9 a.m. - Oklahoma Dirtbags vs. Broken Arrow Tigers
11 a.m. - Tulsa Cubs vs. Broken Arrow Tigers
1 p.m. - Tulsa Rebels vs. Tulsa Dodgers
3 p.m. - Coweta Tigers vs. Tulsa Hurricanes
5 p.m. - Tulsa Hurricanes vs. Tulsa Cubs
Friday's Championship
10 a.m. - Two best records, at Tiger Field
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GETTING ON — Mak Monckton
bunts his way on to help the Broken
Arrow Tigers to a 12-0 victory over
the Tulsa Dodgers in a CABA Wood
Bat World Series at BAHS. Round
robin play runs through Thursday
with the championship at 10 a.m. at
Tiger Field. (Ledger photo by Doug
Quinn)
bunts his way on to help the Broken
Arrow Tigers to a 12-0 victory over
the Tulsa Dodgers in a CABA Wood
Bat World Series at BAHS. Round
robin play runs through Thursday
with the championship at 10 a.m. at
Tiger Field. (Ledger photo by Doug
Quinn)
CHAMPIONS — Broken Arrow won the CABA Wood Bat World Series for 15-year-olds Friday.
Team members are, front row, from left, Tyler Rolland, Julian Henderson, Zach Mills, Dylan
Delso, Mak Monckton, Matt Newcomer and Kevin Evans. Back row, from left, assistant coach
Brad Blackwell, Alex Graham, Cameron Walker, Tyler Kruse, Chase Williams, Tyler Kjellsen,
Matt Minnick, Nick Pettus and coach John Martin. (Ledger photo by Doug Quinn)
Team members are, front row, from left, Tyler Rolland, Julian Henderson, Zach Mills, Dylan
Delso, Mak Monckton, Matt Newcomer and Kevin Evans. Back row, from left, assistant coach
Brad Blackwell, Alex Graham, Cameron Walker, Tyler Kruse, Chase Williams, Tyler Kjellsen,
Matt Minnick, Nick Pettus and coach John Martin. (Ledger photo by Doug Quinn)
DOUBLE PLAY — Broken Arrow shortstop Nick
Pettus (8) avoids the Dodgers' Zach Postoak to
make a double play Friday. The Tigers beat the
Tulsa Dodgers, 12-2, in the 15-year-old CABA
Wood Bat World Series. (Ledger photo by Doug
Quinn)
Pettus (8) avoids the Dodgers' Zach Postoak to
make a double play Friday. The Tigers beat the
Tulsa Dodgers, 12-2, in the 15-year-old CABA
Wood Bat World Series. (Ledger photo by Doug
Quinn)
Young Tigers storm to wood bat title, 12-2
By: Doug Quinn, Sports Editor
07/04/2008
Updated 07/04/2008 12:57:13 PM CDT
BAHS future shines in CABA World Series final
On the seventh game, the Tigers did not rest.
Broken Arrow - flashing its high school baseball
future - completed its seven game sweep of the
CABA Wood Bat World Series for 15-year-olds.
Riding a six-run first inning, the Tigers polished off the
Tulsa Dodgers, 12-2, in five innings Friday morning at
Broken Arrow High School.
With the core group for the next three BAHS teams,
the Tigers outscored their seven opponents 66-12.
"This bunch played aggressive and played hard all
week," BA coach John Martin said. "This group has
good chemistry, they have fun ... and, they have talent."
Right-hander Dylan Delso tossed a complete-game, five-hitter while Mak Monckton went 3-for-3 - all
doubles - in the championship game.
Monckton scored each time he reached base, had an RBI and was BA's Offensive Most Valuable
Player.
Delso, who had a save during round-robin play, was the club's Defensive MVP after catching two
games and playing third base.
In the title game, BA set the tone with the six-run explosion in the bottom of the first inning.
Two Dodgers errors opened the floodgates. Pitcher Zach Postoak gave up only two hits but was
handcuffed by four unearned runs.
BA added five more runs in the second when Alex Graham doubled home two runs, Tyler Kruse had a
groundout RBI and Monckton delivered a run-scoring double.
For the game, Postoak was charged with seven earned runs while striking out two and walking four.
Delso finished with six strike outs and one walk.
BROKEN ARROW 12, TULSA DODGERS 2
Dodgers 000 11- 2 5 3
Tigers 650 1x-12 8 2
Postoak and Giles; Delso and Graham. W - Delso. L - Postoak.
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By: Doug Quinn, Sports Editor
07/04/2008
Updated 07/04/2008 12:57:13 PM CDT
BAHS future shines in CABA World Series final
On the seventh game, the Tigers did not rest.
Broken Arrow - flashing its high school baseball
future - completed its seven game sweep of the
CABA Wood Bat World Series for 15-year-olds.
Riding a six-run first inning, the Tigers polished off the
Tulsa Dodgers, 12-2, in five innings Friday morning at
Broken Arrow High School.
With the core group for the next three BAHS teams,
the Tigers outscored their seven opponents 66-12.
"This bunch played aggressive and played hard all
week," BA coach John Martin said. "This group has
good chemistry, they have fun ... and, they have talent."
Right-hander Dylan Delso tossed a complete-game, five-hitter while Mak Monckton went 3-for-3 - all
doubles - in the championship game.
Monckton scored each time he reached base, had an RBI and was BA's Offensive Most Valuable
Player.
Delso, who had a save during round-robin play, was the club's Defensive MVP after catching two
games and playing third base.
In the title game, BA set the tone with the six-run explosion in the bottom of the first inning.
Two Dodgers errors opened the floodgates. Pitcher Zach Postoak gave up only two hits but was
handcuffed by four unearned runs.
BA added five more runs in the second when Alex Graham doubled home two runs, Tyler Kruse had a
groundout RBI and Monckton delivered a run-scoring double.
For the game, Postoak was charged with seven earned runs while striking out two and walking four.
Delso finished with six strike outs and one walk.
BROKEN ARROW 12, TULSA DODGERS 2
Dodgers 000 11- 2 5 3
Tigers 650 1x-12 8 2
Postoak and Giles; Delso and Graham. W - Delso. L - Postoak.
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