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Ex-Tigers help Seminole State
SSC headed to NJCAA national tournament
Published:
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 4:28 PM CDT
Seminole State College’s ride to the National Junior College Athletic Association national baseball
tournament has been Broken Arrow driven.
Four former Tigers – catchers Ky Burgess and Lance Rymel and infielders Kyle Sisney and Spencer
Barnett – have played prominent roles in the Trojans’ success.
SSC, coached by Jeff Shafer, is 40-18 and plays Cowley (Kan.) County Community College Saturday
at 3 p.m. in its first round game at Grand Junction, Colo.
Sisney graduated from BAHS in 2006 with Burgess in 2007 while Rymel and Barnett graduated in 2008.
SSC headed to NJCAA national tournament
Published:
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 4:28 PM CDT
Seminole State College’s ride to the National Junior College Athletic Association national baseball
tournament has been Broken Arrow driven.
Four former Tigers – catchers Ky Burgess and Lance Rymel and infielders Kyle Sisney and Spencer
Barnett – have played prominent roles in the Trojans’ success.
SSC, coached by Jeff Shafer, is 40-18 and plays Cowley (Kan.) County Community College Saturday
at 3 p.m. in its first round game at Grand Junction, Colo.
Sisney graduated from BAHS in 2006 with Burgess in 2007 while Rymel and Barnett graduated in 2008.
BROKEN ARROW CONNECTION — Four Broken Arrow High School
graduates have helped Seminole State College advance to this
weekend's NJCAA national baseball tournament in Grand Junction, Colo.
They are, front row, from left, Spencer Barnett and Kyle Sisney. Back
row, from left, Ky Burgess and Lance Rymel and SSC coach Jeff Shafer.
graduates have helped Seminole State College advance to this
weekend's NJCAA national baseball tournament in Grand Junction, Colo.
They are, front row, from left, Spencer Barnett and Kyle Sisney. Back
row, from left, Ky Burgess and Lance Rymel and SSC coach Jeff Shafer.
Diamond League Baseball starts May 26th
BA has four teams in wooden bat league
By DOUG QUINN
Sports Editor
dougq@baledger.com
Published:
Thursday, May 21, 2009 3:51 PM CDT
It’s called Diamond League Baseball.
For Broken Arrow High School coach Shannon Dobson, the “D” could mean “developmental.”
The six-week, wooden bat summer program begins its run Tuesday with BAHS’s Tiger Field as one of
the home sites.
“We use this as a chance to develop our younger players,” Dobson said. “We can put them in
different situations and different positions to see how they react.”
Though DLB doesn’t have a school ball intensity, players will be under a microscope.
“We want them hooked up and ready to play,” Dobson said. “This summer is their tryouts for next year’
s team.”
Diamond League has given several Tigers a platform to perform.
Dobson recalled pitcher Derek Edwards in 2004.
“Derek didn’t pitch a varsity game that spring (2004),” Dobson said. “But, he had an outstanding
summer that year and was our No. 1 pitcher the next spring.”
Union, Owasso, Jenks, Collinsville and O’Brien Park will host games.
Broken Arrow will have four teams, two on the varsity level and two in the junior varsity.
Jimmy Ashley will coach BA Black and Doug Nold BA Gold in the varsity league.
Dobson has BAJV Black and Scott Welch BAJV Gold.
DIAMOND LEAGUE BASEBALL
TUESDAY, MAY 26
At Broken Arrow: 6 p.m. - Hilldale vs. Memorial; 8 p.m. - Hilldale vs. Broken Arrow Gold.
At Union: 6 p.m. - Union Red JV vs. BA Gold JV; 8 p.m. - Union Red vs. Bishop Kelley.
At Jenks: 6 p.m. - Jenks JV vs. Cascia Hall JV; 8 p.m. - Jenks vs. Cascia Hall.
At Collinsville: 6 p.m. - Union White JV vs. Collinsville JV; 8 p.m. - Sperry vs. Collinsville.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 27
At Broken Arrow: 6 p.m. - Cascia Hall JV vs. Union Red JV; 8 p.m. - Union Red vs. Broken Arrow Black.
At Union: 6 p.m. - Union White JV vs. Jenks JV; 8 p.m. - Jenks vs. Union Black.
At Owasso: 6 p.m. - Oologah JV vs. Owasso JV; 8 p.m. - Sperry vs. Owasso.
•
THURSDAY, MAY 28
At Broken Arrow: 6 p.m. - Union White JV vs. BA Gold JV; 8 p.m. - Union Red JV vs. BA Black JV.
At Owasso: 6 p.m. - Jenks JV vs. Owasso JV; 8 p.m. - Jenks freshmen vs. Tulsa Oilers.
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FRIDAY, MAY 29
At Union: 6 p.m. - Bixby JV vs. BA Black JV; 8 p.m. - Bixby vs. Union Black.
At Owasso: 6 p.m. - Oologah JV vs. BA Gold JV; 8 p.m. - Sooners vs. Owasso freshmen.
At Jenks: 6 p.m. - Broken Arrow Gold vs. Cascia Hall; 8 p.m. - Broken Arrow Black vs. Jenks.
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SATURDAY, MAY 30
At Broken Arrow: 10 a.m. - BA Black JV vs. Cascia Hall JV; Noon - Memorial vs. Cascia Hall; 2 p.m. -
Jenks freshmen vs. Tulsa Oilers; 4 p.m. - Jenks vs. Broken Arrow Black.
At Union: 10 a.m. - Hilldale vs. Bishop Kelley; Noon - Hilldale vs. Union Red; 2 p.m. - Broken Arrow
Gold vs. Union Black.
At Owasso: 10 a.m. - Union Red JV vs. Bixby JV; Noon - Fayetteville vs. Bixby; 2 p.m. - Fayetteville vs.
Owasso; 4 p.m. - Oologah JV vs. Memorial JV; 6 p.m. - Skiatook freshmen vs. Owasso freshmen.
BA has four teams in wooden bat league
By DOUG QUINN
Sports Editor
dougq@baledger.com
Published:
Thursday, May 21, 2009 3:51 PM CDT
It’s called Diamond League Baseball.
For Broken Arrow High School coach Shannon Dobson, the “D” could mean “developmental.”
The six-week, wooden bat summer program begins its run Tuesday with BAHS’s Tiger Field as one of
the home sites.
“We use this as a chance to develop our younger players,” Dobson said. “We can put them in
different situations and different positions to see how they react.”
Though DLB doesn’t have a school ball intensity, players will be under a microscope.
“We want them hooked up and ready to play,” Dobson said. “This summer is their tryouts for next year’
s team.”
Diamond League has given several Tigers a platform to perform.
Dobson recalled pitcher Derek Edwards in 2004.
“Derek didn’t pitch a varsity game that spring (2004),” Dobson said. “But, he had an outstanding
summer that year and was our No. 1 pitcher the next spring.”
Union, Owasso, Jenks, Collinsville and O’Brien Park will host games.
Broken Arrow will have four teams, two on the varsity level and two in the junior varsity.
Jimmy Ashley will coach BA Black and Doug Nold BA Gold in the varsity league.
Dobson has BAJV Black and Scott Welch BAJV Gold.
DIAMOND LEAGUE BASEBALL
TUESDAY, MAY 26
At Broken Arrow: 6 p.m. - Hilldale vs. Memorial; 8 p.m. - Hilldale vs. Broken Arrow Gold.
At Union: 6 p.m. - Union Red JV vs. BA Gold JV; 8 p.m. - Union Red vs. Bishop Kelley.
At Jenks: 6 p.m. - Jenks JV vs. Cascia Hall JV; 8 p.m. - Jenks vs. Cascia Hall.
At Collinsville: 6 p.m. - Union White JV vs. Collinsville JV; 8 p.m. - Sperry vs. Collinsville.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 27
At Broken Arrow: 6 p.m. - Cascia Hall JV vs. Union Red JV; 8 p.m. - Union Red vs. Broken Arrow Black.
At Union: 6 p.m. - Union White JV vs. Jenks JV; 8 p.m. - Jenks vs. Union Black.
At Owasso: 6 p.m. - Oologah JV vs. Owasso JV; 8 p.m. - Sperry vs. Owasso.
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THURSDAY, MAY 28
At Broken Arrow: 6 p.m. - Union White JV vs. BA Gold JV; 8 p.m. - Union Red JV vs. BA Black JV.
At Owasso: 6 p.m. - Jenks JV vs. Owasso JV; 8 p.m. - Jenks freshmen vs. Tulsa Oilers.
•
FRIDAY, MAY 29
At Union: 6 p.m. - Bixby JV vs. BA Black JV; 8 p.m. - Bixby vs. Union Black.
At Owasso: 6 p.m. - Oologah JV vs. BA Gold JV; 8 p.m. - Sooners vs. Owasso freshmen.
At Jenks: 6 p.m. - Broken Arrow Gold vs. Cascia Hall; 8 p.m. - Broken Arrow Black vs. Jenks.
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SATURDAY, MAY 30
At Broken Arrow: 10 a.m. - BA Black JV vs. Cascia Hall JV; Noon - Memorial vs. Cascia Hall; 2 p.m. -
Jenks freshmen vs. Tulsa Oilers; 4 p.m. - Jenks vs. Broken Arrow Black.
At Union: 10 a.m. - Hilldale vs. Bishop Kelley; Noon - Hilldale vs. Union Red; 2 p.m. - Broken Arrow
Gold vs. Union Black.
At Owasso: 10 a.m. - Union Red JV vs. Bixby JV; Noon - Fayetteville vs. Bixby; 2 p.m. - Fayetteville vs.
Owasso; 4 p.m. - Oologah JV vs. Memorial JV; 6 p.m. - Skiatook freshmen vs. Owasso freshmen.
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'Good at-bats,' good DLB start
BA Black rallies by Union Red, 4-3
By DOUG QUINN
Sports Editor
dougq@baledger.com
Published:
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 10:37 PM CDT
Broken Arrow coach Jimmy Ashley looked beyond Black’s victory Wednesday night in the Diamond
League Baseball season opener.
He saw more than a 4-3, come-from-behind victory over Union Red at Tiger Field.
“Hey,” Ashley said, “we had some very, very good at-bats. But, we didn’t have much to show for
them.”
Black struck out only twice against Union Red left-hander Mitch Gaylor, a statistic that got Ashley’s
attention.
“When you don’t have many K’s against us, you’re doing the right things at the plate,” Ashley said. “It
was a good way to start the summer.”
Another factor was walks. Gaylor issued five and three of those scored.
It was a slow start for the Tigers on this unseasonably cool evening, spotting Union Red a 3-0 lead in
the top of the second.
Black began scratching away in the bottom of the second when Nick Henningsen drew a one out
walk and courtesy runner Dillon Robinson eventually scored on an error.
In the third, Mitch Osburn got a one-out walk and advanced to third on wild pitches before Jacob
Evans delivered an RBI single.
The Tigers punched across the tying and go-ahead run in the bottom of the fifth by sending eight
batters to the plate.
An error allowed Alex Cochran, who had walked, to score the tying run and Osburn delivered a
game-winning single.
Gaylor allowed only seven hits but only one of Black’s four runs was earned around three Redskins
errors.
Corbin Ziegler and Osburn each had two hits for the Tigers.
Henningsen was the Black starting pitcher and was charged with all three Union Red runs but only
one was earned over the first two innings.
Tyler McKinzie pitched the next three innings and was credited with the victory. McKinzie allowed just
one hit with three strike outs and no walks.
Nick Pettus retired Union Red in order in the top of the sixth with two strike outs and was credited
with a save.
Black plays at Jenks Friday at 8 p.m.
BROKEN ARROW BLACK 4, UNION RED 3
Union Red 020 000-2 4 3
Broken Arrow Black 011 02x-4 7 2
Gaylor and Kepford; Henningsen, McKinzie (3), Pettus (6) and Osburn.
W - McKinzie. L - Gaylor. Sv - Pettus.
BA Black rallies by Union Red, 4-3
By DOUG QUINN
Sports Editor
dougq@baledger.com
Published:
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 10:37 PM CDT
Broken Arrow coach Jimmy Ashley looked beyond Black’s victory Wednesday night in the Diamond
League Baseball season opener.
He saw more than a 4-3, come-from-behind victory over Union Red at Tiger Field.
“Hey,” Ashley said, “we had some very, very good at-bats. But, we didn’t have much to show for
them.”
Black struck out only twice against Union Red left-hander Mitch Gaylor, a statistic that got Ashley’s
attention.
“When you don’t have many K’s against us, you’re doing the right things at the plate,” Ashley said. “It
was a good way to start the summer.”
Another factor was walks. Gaylor issued five and three of those scored.
It was a slow start for the Tigers on this unseasonably cool evening, spotting Union Red a 3-0 lead in
the top of the second.
Black began scratching away in the bottom of the second when Nick Henningsen drew a one out
walk and courtesy runner Dillon Robinson eventually scored on an error.
In the third, Mitch Osburn got a one-out walk and advanced to third on wild pitches before Jacob
Evans delivered an RBI single.
The Tigers punched across the tying and go-ahead run in the bottom of the fifth by sending eight
batters to the plate.
An error allowed Alex Cochran, who had walked, to score the tying run and Osburn delivered a
game-winning single.
Gaylor allowed only seven hits but only one of Black’s four runs was earned around three Redskins
errors.
Corbin Ziegler and Osburn each had two hits for the Tigers.
Henningsen was the Black starting pitcher and was charged with all three Union Red runs but only
one was earned over the first two innings.
Tyler McKinzie pitched the next three innings and was credited with the victory. McKinzie allowed just
one hit with three strike outs and no walks.
Nick Pettus retired Union Red in order in the top of the sixth with two strike outs and was credited
with a save.
Black plays at Jenks Friday at 8 p.m.
BROKEN ARROW BLACK 4, UNION RED 3
Union Red 020 000-2 4 3
Broken Arrow Black 011 02x-4 7 2
Gaylor and Kepford; Henningsen, McKinzie (3), Pettus (6) and Osburn.
W - McKinzie. L - Gaylor. Sv - Pettus.
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Pettus nearly perfect
Pitcher posts no-hitter, strikes out 11
By KEVIN HENRY
Special to the Ledger
Published:
Tuesday, June 2, 2009 7:34 AM CDT
Broken Arrow Black head coach Jimmy Ashley thought Nick Pettus looked to be throwing pretty well
when he pitched a shutout inning against Union Red last week.
As it turns out, that was just a preview of what would be a special night at Tiger Field on Monday.
Pettus hurled a no-hitter on Monday night, striking out 11 Memorial batters as Black defeated Tulsa
Memorial 6-0. Only one walk separated Pettus from a perfect game.
“You never go into a game thinking someone is going to throw a no-hitter, but he was throwing the
ball tonight like I haven’t seen him throw in a long time,” Ashley said. “His ball was jumping in the first
game he threw (Pettus retired Union Red in order with two strikeouts and was credited with a save),
and you could tell tonight he had his good stuff early.”
Pettus seemed to almost become more dominant as the game went along. He struck out the side in
the sixth inning, part of a string of six consecutive strikeouts that would span the game’s final three
frames.
“He had soreness in his arm in the fall, so he’s been able to rest it a bit and you can tell he’s starting
to get into shape,” Ashley said.
Ashley is also seeing Black get into shape as the Tigers moved to 3-0 with Monday night’s win. The
Tiger skipper credits defense and pitching for his team’s early success.
“I’ve liked our pitching and defense, but I would’ve expected that coming into the season,” Ashley
explained. “Our pitching has always been good, and now we’re starting to get more success there.
We were young last year, but we’re getting better now.”
Broken Arrow took a slim 1-0 lead into the fifth inning before the Tigers exploded at the plate. Black
came through with five runs in the fifth to break the game open, sending eight batters to the plate.
Black returns to the field on Wednesday night with an 8 p.m. game against Cascia Hall.
BA BLACK 6, MEMORIAL 0
Memorial 000 000 0 – 0 0 0
BA Black 001 050 x – 6 9 0
Swayze, Maner (5) and Robertson; Pettus and Osburn. WP – Pettus. LP – Swayze.
Pitcher posts no-hitter, strikes out 11
By KEVIN HENRY
Special to the Ledger
Published:
Tuesday, June 2, 2009 7:34 AM CDT
Broken Arrow Black head coach Jimmy Ashley thought Nick Pettus looked to be throwing pretty well
when he pitched a shutout inning against Union Red last week.
As it turns out, that was just a preview of what would be a special night at Tiger Field on Monday.
Pettus hurled a no-hitter on Monday night, striking out 11 Memorial batters as Black defeated Tulsa
Memorial 6-0. Only one walk separated Pettus from a perfect game.
“You never go into a game thinking someone is going to throw a no-hitter, but he was throwing the
ball tonight like I haven’t seen him throw in a long time,” Ashley said. “His ball was jumping in the first
game he threw (Pettus retired Union Red in order with two strikeouts and was credited with a save),
and you could tell tonight he had his good stuff early.”
Pettus seemed to almost become more dominant as the game went along. He struck out the side in
the sixth inning, part of a string of six consecutive strikeouts that would span the game’s final three
frames.
“He had soreness in his arm in the fall, so he’s been able to rest it a bit and you can tell he’s starting
to get into shape,” Ashley said.
Ashley is also seeing Black get into shape as the Tigers moved to 3-0 with Monday night’s win. The
Tiger skipper credits defense and pitching for his team’s early success.
“I’ve liked our pitching and defense, but I would’ve expected that coming into the season,” Ashley
explained. “Our pitching has always been good, and now we’re starting to get more success there.
We were young last year, but we’re getting better now.”
Broken Arrow took a slim 1-0 lead into the fifth inning before the Tigers exploded at the plate. Black
came through with five runs in the fifth to break the game open, sending eight batters to the plate.
Black returns to the field on Wednesday night with an 8 p.m. game against Cascia Hall.
BA BLACK 6, MEMORIAL 0
Memorial 000 000 0 – 0 0 0
BA Black 001 050 x – 6 9 0
Swayze, Maner (5) and Robertson; Pettus and Osburn. WP – Pettus. LP – Swayze.
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Broken Arrow bombs Cascia Hall
Jacob Evans spins second one hitter in two games
By KEVIN HENRY
Special to the Ledger
Published:
Thursday, June 4, 2009 7:47 AM CDT
Another game, another dominating pitching performance.
Jacob Evans allowed just one hit over five innings, and Broken Arrow Black took advantage of timely
hitting and three Cascia Hall errors to post a 13-1 victory over the visiting Commandos in Diamond
League action on Wednesday night at Tiger Field.
The one-hitter spun by Evans on Wednesday followed a seven-inning no-hitter thrown by Nick Pettus
on Monday night, meaning Tiger pitching has allowed just one hit in the last 12 innings.
“Solid pitching and defense … we’ll take that every game,” said Broken Arrow Black head coach
Jimmy Ashley. “You’ll win a lot of games if you get that combination, and we’re getting it right now.”
Evans, one of two left-handers in the Broken Arrow system, allowed only a third-inning single to Paul
Thetford while striking out five Commandos and not issuing a walk. It was an impressive performance
for Evans, who was making his “real varsity debut,” according to Ashley.
“For the first time going out on the varsity mound, he did a tremendous job,” Ashley said after
watching his team improve to 4-0 on the season. “We’re really looking for him to contribute next year
and we think he has a very bright future.”
Broken Arrow led 1-0 in the bottom of the third when Cascia Hall starter Baylor Boone was pulled
from the game because of shoulder soreness. From there, things went downhill for the Commandos,
who saw Broken Arrow plate 11 of the next 18 batters.
Black scored four runs in the third inning, then finished off Cascia Hall with seven runs in the fourth
frame. The Tigers were helped by back-to-back Commando errors in the fourth, as 12 Black batters
came to the plate.
“We’ll take runs any way that we can get them,” Ashley smiled. “I’ve told the guys that, playing with
wood bats, you just need to put the ball in play and see what happens. We took advantage of some
opportunities tonight.”
Mitchell Osburn finished the night 2-for-3 with two RBIs to pace the Tiger offense. Dillon Robinson
finished 2-for-3, including an RBI single in the third inning.
BA Black puts its unbeaten record on the line Thursday night when it travels to Collinsville for an
8 p.m. game.
BA BLACK 13, CASCIA HALL 1
Cascia Hall 001 00 – 1 1 3
BA Black 024 7x – 13 9 0
Boone, Thetford (3), Farley (4), Cargile (4) and Walseth; Evans and Osburn.
WP – Evans. LP – Boone.
Jacob Evans spins second one hitter in two games
By KEVIN HENRY
Special to the Ledger
Published:
Thursday, June 4, 2009 7:47 AM CDT
Another game, another dominating pitching performance.
Jacob Evans allowed just one hit over five innings, and Broken Arrow Black took advantage of timely
hitting and three Cascia Hall errors to post a 13-1 victory over the visiting Commandos in Diamond
League action on Wednesday night at Tiger Field.
The one-hitter spun by Evans on Wednesday followed a seven-inning no-hitter thrown by Nick Pettus
on Monday night, meaning Tiger pitching has allowed just one hit in the last 12 innings.
“Solid pitching and defense … we’ll take that every game,” said Broken Arrow Black head coach
Jimmy Ashley. “You’ll win a lot of games if you get that combination, and we’re getting it right now.”
Evans, one of two left-handers in the Broken Arrow system, allowed only a third-inning single to Paul
Thetford while striking out five Commandos and not issuing a walk. It was an impressive performance
for Evans, who was making his “real varsity debut,” according to Ashley.
“For the first time going out on the varsity mound, he did a tremendous job,” Ashley said after
watching his team improve to 4-0 on the season. “We’re really looking for him to contribute next year
and we think he has a very bright future.”
Broken Arrow led 1-0 in the bottom of the third when Cascia Hall starter Baylor Boone was pulled
from the game because of shoulder soreness. From there, things went downhill for the Commandos,
who saw Broken Arrow plate 11 of the next 18 batters.
Black scored four runs in the third inning, then finished off Cascia Hall with seven runs in the fourth
frame. The Tigers were helped by back-to-back Commando errors in the fourth, as 12 Black batters
came to the plate.
“We’ll take runs any way that we can get them,” Ashley smiled. “I’ve told the guys that, playing with
wood bats, you just need to put the ball in play and see what happens. We took advantage of some
opportunities tonight.”
Mitchell Osburn finished the night 2-for-3 with two RBIs to pace the Tiger offense. Dillon Robinson
finished 2-for-3, including an RBI single in the third inning.
BA Black puts its unbeaten record on the line Thursday night when it travels to Collinsville for an
8 p.m. game.
BA BLACK 13, CASCIA HALL 1
Cascia Hall 001 00 – 1 1 3
BA Black 024 7x – 13 9 0
Boone, Thetford (3), Farley (4), Cargile (4) and Walseth; Evans and Osburn.
WP – Evans. LP – Boone.
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Law steps up for BA Black
DLB Tigers now 5-1
By DOUG QUINN
Sports Editor
dougq@baledger.com
Published:
Monday, June 8, 2009 8:15 PM CDT
JENKS — Broken Arrow Black coach Jimmy Ashley
was searching for a pitcher.
T.J. Law answered the call.
The Broken Arrow High School senior right-hander
tossed a two-hit shutout over five innings as the
Tigers run-ruled Sperry, 11-0, in a Diamond League
Baseball game.
Law struck out four and hit one batter as Black
improved to 5-1 on the eve of a hectic week.
This was the first of four games in a five-day span for
Ashley’s club. Black hosts Bixby Tuesday at 8 p.m.,
Owasso at 8 p.m. Wednesday and Union Red Friday
at 8 p.m. at Tiger Field.
“It was a good start to a busy week,” Ashley said. “
Now, we’ve got to find more pitching to get us
through.”
Law gave up his two hits in the first two innings and
in one stretch retired nine straight Pirates.
“T.J. did a great job,” Ashley said. “He pounded the zone and let his defense work for him.”
Broken Arrow’s offense pounded out eight hits, two each by Dillon Robinson and Alex Cochran.
Robinson had a two-run single in the first inning and scored and belted a solo homer in the fifth. He
walked and scored in the third.
He quickly pointed out “I didn’t make an error. I guess that would make it a perfect night.”
“Dillon has played like this all summer,” Ashley said. “He’s gotten more aggressive at the plate and
with his defense.”
Mak Monckton had a two-run single in the first inning and Cochran had a two-run single in the third
inning.
BROKEN ARROW BLACK 11, SPERRY 0
Sperry 000 00- 0 2 2
Broken Arrow Black 415 1x-11 8 0
Fancher, Torix (3) and Remington; Law and Osburn and Henningsen (4).
W - Law. L - Fancher. HR - BA: Robinson.
DLB Tigers now 5-1
By DOUG QUINN
Sports Editor
dougq@baledger.com
Published:
Monday, June 8, 2009 8:15 PM CDT
JENKS — Broken Arrow Black coach Jimmy Ashley
was searching for a pitcher.
T.J. Law answered the call.
The Broken Arrow High School senior right-hander
tossed a two-hit shutout over five innings as the
Tigers run-ruled Sperry, 11-0, in a Diamond League
Baseball game.
Law struck out four and hit one batter as Black
improved to 5-1 on the eve of a hectic week.
This was the first of four games in a five-day span for
Ashley’s club. Black hosts Bixby Tuesday at 8 p.m.,
Owasso at 8 p.m. Wednesday and Union Red Friday
at 8 p.m. at Tiger Field.
“It was a good start to a busy week,” Ashley said. “
Now, we’ve got to find more pitching to get us
through.”
Law gave up his two hits in the first two innings and
in one stretch retired nine straight Pirates.
“T.J. did a great job,” Ashley said. “He pounded the zone and let his defense work for him.”
Broken Arrow’s offense pounded out eight hits, two each by Dillon Robinson and Alex Cochran.
Robinson had a two-run single in the first inning and scored and belted a solo homer in the fifth. He
walked and scored in the third.
He quickly pointed out “I didn’t make an error. I guess that would make it a perfect night.”
“Dillon has played like this all summer,” Ashley said. “He’s gotten more aggressive at the plate and
with his defense.”
Mak Monckton had a two-run single in the first inning and Cochran had a two-run single in the third
inning.
BROKEN ARROW BLACK 11, SPERRY 0
Sperry 000 00- 0 2 2
Broken Arrow Black 415 1x-11 8 0
Fancher, Torix (3) and Remington; Law and Osburn and Henningsen (4).
W - Law. L - Fancher. HR - BA: Robinson.
IN CHARGE — T.J. Law delivers this pitch as
Broken Arrow Black run-ruled Sperry, 11-0,
in a Diamond League Baseball game Monday
at Jenks. Law allowed two hits and had four
strike outs in five innings. DOUG QUINN/BA
LEDGER
Broken Arrow Black run-ruled Sperry, 11-0,
in a Diamond League Baseball game Monday
at Jenks. Law allowed two hits and had four
strike outs in five innings. DOUG QUINN/BA
LEDGER
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Rolland makes his impression
BA Black rolls Bixby, 6-1, in DLB game
By DOUG QUINN
Sports Editor
dougq@baledger.com
Published:
Tuesday, June 9, 2009 11:09 PM CDT
Diamond League Baseball is a chance for young
players to impress their Broken Arrow High School
coaches.
Tyler Rolland did that Tuesday night.
The Broken Arrow High School junior-to-be was
2-for-3 with three RBIs and two runs scored in
Broken Arrow Black’s 6-1 victory over Bixby at
Tiger Field.
On just his second night with the summer varsity
club, Rolland had a two-run triple, an RBI single
and scored on a sacrifice fly.
“I am excited to be here,” Rolland said, referring
to the Black team. “I wanted a chance to show
what I can do.”
Tiger coach Jimmy Ashley liked what he saw.
“Tyler seems to have a lot of confidence and that showed at the plate,” Ashley said. “He’s made the
most of his opportunity.”
Rolland went 0-1 with a run scored Monday night in a 12-0 victory over Sperry.
He had a better offensive approach for the Spartans.
“I was relaxed at the plate,” Rolland said. “It was ‘see ball, hit ball.’”
Rolland’s triple in his first at-bat scored Corbin Ziegler and Dillon Robinson, who had singled.
Alex Cochran followed with a base hit to score Rolland to cap a three-run second inning and stake
Black to a 4-1 lead.
Black pitchers Nick Pettus, Nick Henningsen and Tyler McKinzie combined on a five-hitter in the six-
inning contest.
Pettus, who tossed a no-hitter last week, worked the first three innings and gave up four hits and
Bixby’s lone run.
The right-hander was credited with the victory and was bailed out by inning-ending double plays –
started by shortstop Zach Mills – in the second and third innings.
Henningsen, in two innings, gave up a hit with four strike outs.
Ashley said it was determined before the game the Tigers would pitch by committee.
“We wanted to get those guys some innings and they all did good jobs,” Ashley said. “All had good
life in their arms.”
Ziegler, Robinson and Rolland – the 6-7-8 hitters – each had two hits and combined to score five
runs.
Black hosts Owasso Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Tiger Field.
BROKEN ARROW BLACK 6, BIXBY 1
Bixby 100 000-1 5 5
Broken Arrow Black 131 010-6 11 1
Eckert, Anthony (3) and Jones (6) and McKenzie and Krehbiel (3); Pettus, Henningsen (4), McKinzie
(6) and Osburn. W - Pettus. L - Eckert.
BA Black rolls Bixby, 6-1, in DLB game
By DOUG QUINN
Sports Editor
dougq@baledger.com
Published:
Tuesday, June 9, 2009 11:09 PM CDT
Diamond League Baseball is a chance for young
players to impress their Broken Arrow High School
coaches.
Tyler Rolland did that Tuesday night.
The Broken Arrow High School junior-to-be was
2-for-3 with three RBIs and two runs scored in
Broken Arrow Black’s 6-1 victory over Bixby at
Tiger Field.
On just his second night with the summer varsity
club, Rolland had a two-run triple, an RBI single
and scored on a sacrifice fly.
“I am excited to be here,” Rolland said, referring
to the Black team. “I wanted a chance to show
what I can do.”
Tiger coach Jimmy Ashley liked what he saw.
“Tyler seems to have a lot of confidence and that showed at the plate,” Ashley said. “He’s made the
most of his opportunity.”
Rolland went 0-1 with a run scored Monday night in a 12-0 victory over Sperry.
He had a better offensive approach for the Spartans.
“I was relaxed at the plate,” Rolland said. “It was ‘see ball, hit ball.’”
Rolland’s triple in his first at-bat scored Corbin Ziegler and Dillon Robinson, who had singled.
Alex Cochran followed with a base hit to score Rolland to cap a three-run second inning and stake
Black to a 4-1 lead.
Black pitchers Nick Pettus, Nick Henningsen and Tyler McKinzie combined on a five-hitter in the six-
inning contest.
Pettus, who tossed a no-hitter last week, worked the first three innings and gave up four hits and
Bixby’s lone run.
The right-hander was credited with the victory and was bailed out by inning-ending double plays –
started by shortstop Zach Mills – in the second and third innings.
Henningsen, in two innings, gave up a hit with four strike outs.
Ashley said it was determined before the game the Tigers would pitch by committee.
“We wanted to get those guys some innings and they all did good jobs,” Ashley said. “All had good
life in their arms.”
Ziegler, Robinson and Rolland – the 6-7-8 hitters – each had two hits and combined to score five
runs.
Black hosts Owasso Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Tiger Field.
BROKEN ARROW BLACK 6, BIXBY 1
Bixby 100 000-1 5 5
Broken Arrow Black 131 010-6 11 1
Eckert, Anthony (3) and Jones (6) and McKenzie and Krehbiel (3); Pettus, Henningsen (4), McKinzie
(6) and Osburn. W - Pettus. L - Eckert.
GOOD GAME — Broken Arrow Black's Tyler
Rolland went 2-for-3, including a two-run triple,
to help the Tigers to a 6-1 victory over Bixby
Tuesday in a Diamond League Baseball game.
Black hosts Owasso Wednesday at 8 p.m.
DOUG QUINN/BA LEDGER
Rolland went 2-for-3, including a two-run triple,
to help the Tigers to a 6-1 victory over Bixby
Tuesday in a Diamond League Baseball game.
Black hosts Owasso Wednesday at 8 p.m.
DOUG QUINN/BA LEDGER
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No-hit bid by Kruse spoiled
BA Black wins DLB game, 3-0; Kruse fans 12
By DOUG QUINN
Sports Editor
dougq@baledger.com
Published:
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:32 PM CDT
Tyler Kruse couldn’t push the thought of throwing a no-hitter aside.
“I tried not to think about it,” the Broken Arrow Black right-hander said, smiling and shaking his head.
Kruse was one out away from the coveted gem against Union Black in a Diamond League Baseball
game Tuesday night.
Jacob Kremers dashed those hopes with a sharp single on a 2-1 pitch.
“And,” Kruse said, still grinning, “he’s my best friend on that team. We had a little talk when the game
was over.”
Kruse – who recorded 12 strike outs – got what was more important – a 3-0 shutout at Tiger Field.
He had retired 20 consecutive Redskins after hitting leadoff batter Chad Gwinn with the second pitch
of the game.
“I was able to find a groove right after that,” Kruse said. “My split finger was working really well.”
Kruse fanned the side in the top of the second and allowed only two fly balls out of the infield.
BA Black coach Jimmy Ashley said Kruse’s performance wrecked a pre-game plan.
“We intended to throw somebody else to get them some work,” Ashley said. “But, when somebody’s
throwing a no-no, you don’t take them out.”
It wasn’t an ordinary night for Kruse, who usually has Mitchell Osburn catching.
Behind the plate this game was Cody Ziegler, only weeks out of eighth-grade.
Ziegler drew rave reviews from Kruse, who will be a junior at BAHS this fall.
“Naturally, I am comfortable with Oz (Osburn) back there,” Kruse said. “But, Cody did a great job. I
wouldn’t mind pitching to him again.”
Ziegler, whose older brother Corbin played shortstop, appeared in only his second varsity game of
the summer, wood bat league.
The Tigers made four hits against Union Black pitchers Eric Smith and Zack Ziegenhorn count.
Three of Black’s hits were for extra bases, doubles by Mak Monckton and Alex Graham and a triple
by Taylor Schneeberger.
Schneeberger’s triple scored Kruse, who had walked, with the first run in the fourth inning.
Schneeberger later scored on a wild pitch by Smith.
Graham greeted Ziegenhorn with his double to open the Tiger fifth and scored on a wild pitch by the
Redskins reliever.
“We didn’t get many hits but our kids competed hard,” Ashley said.
Black hosts Hilldale Wednesday at 6 p.m., Bishop Kelley Thursday at 8 p.m. and Fayetteville, Ark.,
Saturday at 10 a.m.
BROKEN ARROW 3, UNION BLACK 0
Union Black 000 000 0-0 1 2
Broken Arrow Black 000 210 x-3 4 0
Smith, Ziegenhorn (5) and Shanks; Kruse and Cody Ziegler. W - Kruse. L - Smith.
BA Black wins DLB game, 3-0; Kruse fans 12
By DOUG QUINN
Sports Editor
dougq@baledger.com
Published:
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:32 PM CDT
Tyler Kruse couldn’t push the thought of throwing a no-hitter aside.
“I tried not to think about it,” the Broken Arrow Black right-hander said, smiling and shaking his head.
Kruse was one out away from the coveted gem against Union Black in a Diamond League Baseball
game Tuesday night.
Jacob Kremers dashed those hopes with a sharp single on a 2-1 pitch.
“And,” Kruse said, still grinning, “he’s my best friend on that team. We had a little talk when the game
was over.”
Kruse – who recorded 12 strike outs – got what was more important – a 3-0 shutout at Tiger Field.
He had retired 20 consecutive Redskins after hitting leadoff batter Chad Gwinn with the second pitch
of the game.
“I was able to find a groove right after that,” Kruse said. “My split finger was working really well.”
Kruse fanned the side in the top of the second and allowed only two fly balls out of the infield.
BA Black coach Jimmy Ashley said Kruse’s performance wrecked a pre-game plan.
“We intended to throw somebody else to get them some work,” Ashley said. “But, when somebody’s
throwing a no-no, you don’t take them out.”
It wasn’t an ordinary night for Kruse, who usually has Mitchell Osburn catching.
Behind the plate this game was Cody Ziegler, only weeks out of eighth-grade.
Ziegler drew rave reviews from Kruse, who will be a junior at BAHS this fall.
“Naturally, I am comfortable with Oz (Osburn) back there,” Kruse said. “But, Cody did a great job. I
wouldn’t mind pitching to him again.”
Ziegler, whose older brother Corbin played shortstop, appeared in only his second varsity game of
the summer, wood bat league.
The Tigers made four hits against Union Black pitchers Eric Smith and Zack Ziegenhorn count.
Three of Black’s hits were for extra bases, doubles by Mak Monckton and Alex Graham and a triple
by Taylor Schneeberger.
Schneeberger’s triple scored Kruse, who had walked, with the first run in the fourth inning.
Schneeberger later scored on a wild pitch by Smith.
Graham greeted Ziegenhorn with his double to open the Tiger fifth and scored on a wild pitch by the
Redskins reliever.
“We didn’t get many hits but our kids competed hard,” Ashley said.
Black hosts Hilldale Wednesday at 6 p.m., Bishop Kelley Thursday at 8 p.m. and Fayetteville, Ark.,
Saturday at 10 a.m.
BROKEN ARROW 3, UNION BLACK 0
Union Black 000 000 0-0 1 2
Broken Arrow Black 000 210 x-3 4 0
Smith, Ziegenhorn (5) and Shanks; Kruse and Cody Ziegler. W - Kruse. L - Smith.
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BA Black scores 7-0 win
By KEVIN HENRY
Special to the Ledger
Published:
Thursday, June 18, 2009 8:18 AM CDT
BROKEN ARROW – Taylor Schneeberger admitted he hadn’t pitched in “a couple of years” before he
took the mound for Broken Arrow Black on Wednesday night. The layoff certainly wasn’t noticeable.
With his team short on pitchers, Schneeberger prodded head coach Jimmy Ashley to let him throw
against Hilldale in Wednesday night’s Diamond League Baseball action at Tiger Field. Schneeberger
came through in a big way, throwing the Tigers’ second consecutive one-hitter and pacing BA Black
to a 7-0 win.
Broken Arrow pitching has now allowed just two hits in the last 14 innings.
“We were low on pitchers, and he wanted his shot,” Ashley said. “He gave us a great game. He threw
a lot of strikes and the defense played great behind him.”
Schneeberger gave up a lead-off single to open the game, but didn’t allow another hit. Mixing
fastballs and knuckleballs, Schneeberger kept Hilldale off-balance all game, inducing the Hornets into
two inning-ending double plays and 14 ground-outs.
“My knuckleball was really working, and it was causing them to hit a lot of balls on the ground,”
Schneeberger said. “After tonight, I’m itching to pitch some more.”
Despite just giving up one hit, Schneeberger and the Tiger defense still had to work around six
Hilldale walks. Catcher Cody Ziegler helped Schneeberger out of a bit of a first-inning jam by picking
off a Hilldale runner with a snap throw to first. Schneeberger then got a ground-out to end the frame.
After going scoreless in the first inning, Broken Arrow’s bats came to life in the second. Alex Graham
reached on an error to open the inning, and Trey Cobb followed with an RBI triple to left. Another RBI
triple by Tyler Roland later in the inning plated Alex Cochran, highlighting a three-hit, four-run Tiger
outburst.
Broken Arrow added four more runs in the fourth, with Roland coming through with an RBI double and
Zac Mills blasting a two-run double to right-center.
The last three batters in the Tiger lineup (Cody Ziegler, Cochran, and Roland) scored five of Broken
Arrow’s seven runs. Cochran and Roland combined to go 4-for-5 with two RBIs and four runs scored.
Mills finished the game 2-for-3 with three RBIs from his lead-off position.
Black, which has lost just one game all season, returns to the field on Thursday night with an 8 p.m.
game against Bishop Kelley.
BA BLACK 7, HILLDALE 0
Hilldale 000 000 0 – 0 1 2
BA Black 040 300 x – 7 9 0
Jacobs, Mason (4), Donaldson (5), Hanahan (6) and Johnson; Schneeberger and Cody Ziegler.
WP – Schneeberger. LP – Jacobs.
By KEVIN HENRY
Special to the Ledger
Published:
Thursday, June 18, 2009 8:18 AM CDT
BROKEN ARROW – Taylor Schneeberger admitted he hadn’t pitched in “a couple of years” before he
took the mound for Broken Arrow Black on Wednesday night. The layoff certainly wasn’t noticeable.
With his team short on pitchers, Schneeberger prodded head coach Jimmy Ashley to let him throw
against Hilldale in Wednesday night’s Diamond League Baseball action at Tiger Field. Schneeberger
came through in a big way, throwing the Tigers’ second consecutive one-hitter and pacing BA Black
to a 7-0 win.
Broken Arrow pitching has now allowed just two hits in the last 14 innings.
“We were low on pitchers, and he wanted his shot,” Ashley said. “He gave us a great game. He threw
a lot of strikes and the defense played great behind him.”
Schneeberger gave up a lead-off single to open the game, but didn’t allow another hit. Mixing
fastballs and knuckleballs, Schneeberger kept Hilldale off-balance all game, inducing the Hornets into
two inning-ending double plays and 14 ground-outs.
“My knuckleball was really working, and it was causing them to hit a lot of balls on the ground,”
Schneeberger said. “After tonight, I’m itching to pitch some more.”
Despite just giving up one hit, Schneeberger and the Tiger defense still had to work around six
Hilldale walks. Catcher Cody Ziegler helped Schneeberger out of a bit of a first-inning jam by picking
off a Hilldale runner with a snap throw to first. Schneeberger then got a ground-out to end the frame.
After going scoreless in the first inning, Broken Arrow’s bats came to life in the second. Alex Graham
reached on an error to open the inning, and Trey Cobb followed with an RBI triple to left. Another RBI
triple by Tyler Roland later in the inning plated Alex Cochran, highlighting a three-hit, four-run Tiger
outburst.
Broken Arrow added four more runs in the fourth, with Roland coming through with an RBI double and
Zac Mills blasting a two-run double to right-center.
The last three batters in the Tiger lineup (Cody Ziegler, Cochran, and Roland) scored five of Broken
Arrow’s seven runs. Cochran and Roland combined to go 4-for-5 with two RBIs and four runs scored.
Mills finished the game 2-for-3 with three RBIs from his lead-off position.
Black, which has lost just one game all season, returns to the field on Thursday night with an 8 p.m.
game against Bishop Kelley.
BA BLACK 7, HILLDALE 0
Hilldale 000 000 0 – 0 1 2
BA Black 040 300 x – 7 9 0
Jacobs, Mason (4), Donaldson (5), Hanahan (6) and Johnson; Schneeberger and Cody Ziegler.
WP – Schneeberger. LP – Jacobs.
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Youngster shakes nerves in DLB debut
Cobb holds Kelley to six hits
By DUANE DaPRON
Special to the Ledger
Published:
Friday, June 19, 2009 7:50 AM CDT
Prior to Thursday night, Broken Arrow Black coach Jimmy Ashley didn’t know how pitcher Trey Cobb
might perform.
Ashley now has no doubts about what the right-hander can do.
Making his first start for BA Black, Cobb twirled a six-hitter and fanned 10 while his teammates
erupted for 12 hits in an 8-0 run-rule victory against Bishop Kelley in Diamond League Baseball at
Tiger Field.
Cobb, who will be a freshman this fall at Broken Arrow, worked out of a pair of bases-loaded jams in
his route-going performance. He issued just two walks.
“This was the first time I had seen him (pitch in DBL),” Ashley said of Cobb. “He looks real good out
there. He has a live arm. You can tell he knows the game and knows how to pitch. He has a good
head on his shoulders.”
With the game scoreless, Cobb escaped a bases-loaded situation in the second by getting a ground
out to end the inning.
He then recorded his final strikeout of the night to end the top of the sixth, leaving the bases full with
Kelley runners, before BA Black ended the game early in the bottom half of the frame with three runs.
“I was really nervous before the game,” Cobb said. “I just concentrated on throwing strikes and
painting the corners since the umpire had a wide strike zone.”
Cobb is one of several young players getting a chance to see action BA Black with aspirations of
making the BAHS varsity team next spring.
On Thursday night, Cobb’s battery mate – catcher Cody Ziegler – also will be a rising freshman this
fall. In fact, Cobb and Ziegler both attended Centennial Middle School.
“We’ve played baseball together all our lives,” Cobb said of he and Ziegler.
“We have several young guys who have come on to contribute for us this summer,” Ashley said.
Cobb’s double to open the second inning was BA Black’s first hit of the game. But he was left
stranded on third to end the inning after BA Black had left the bases full and not scoring in their first
at bat.
The Tigers broke through for a pair of runs in the third with Taylor Schneeberger knocking in one run
with a double while Corbin Ziegler’s two-bagger drove home the other.
Mak Monckton had an RBI triple in the fourth then came in to score on a throwing error on the play as
BA Black moved in front 4-0.
After Schneeberger tripled to left field to open the fifth, he scored as Corbin Ziegler drove in his
second run with a sacrifice fly.
Black put the finishing touches on the contest in the sixth inning. After Monkton’s double and a walk
to Zac Mills, Dylan Robinson plated both with a triple to straightaway center.
Robinson then trotted home with the game-ending run on a single by Jacob Evans.
Besides driving in a pair of runs, Corbin Ziegler turned in the defensive gem of the night in the fourth
inning.
The second baseman lunged to his left to stop a line drive off the bat of Kelley’s Sean Smith then
rolled over before getting to his feet and throwing out Smith by a step at first base.
“That’s one of the best plays I have seen in a long time,” Ashley said of Ziegler’s effort.
BA Black plays Fayetteville, Ark., Saturday at 10 a.m. at Memorial High School.
BA BLACK 8, BISHOP KELLEY 0
Bishop Kelley 000 000-0 6 4
BA Black 002 213-8 12 0
Hefferan, Lowe (5) and Smith. Cobb and Cod. Ziegler. W: Cobb. L: Hefferan.
Cobb holds Kelley to six hits
By DUANE DaPRON
Special to the Ledger
Published:
Friday, June 19, 2009 7:50 AM CDT
Prior to Thursday night, Broken Arrow Black coach Jimmy Ashley didn’t know how pitcher Trey Cobb
might perform.
Ashley now has no doubts about what the right-hander can do.
Making his first start for BA Black, Cobb twirled a six-hitter and fanned 10 while his teammates
erupted for 12 hits in an 8-0 run-rule victory against Bishop Kelley in Diamond League Baseball at
Tiger Field.
Cobb, who will be a freshman this fall at Broken Arrow, worked out of a pair of bases-loaded jams in
his route-going performance. He issued just two walks.
“This was the first time I had seen him (pitch in DBL),” Ashley said of Cobb. “He looks real good out
there. He has a live arm. You can tell he knows the game and knows how to pitch. He has a good
head on his shoulders.”
With the game scoreless, Cobb escaped a bases-loaded situation in the second by getting a ground
out to end the inning.
He then recorded his final strikeout of the night to end the top of the sixth, leaving the bases full with
Kelley runners, before BA Black ended the game early in the bottom half of the frame with three runs.
“I was really nervous before the game,” Cobb said. “I just concentrated on throwing strikes and
painting the corners since the umpire had a wide strike zone.”
Cobb is one of several young players getting a chance to see action BA Black with aspirations of
making the BAHS varsity team next spring.
On Thursday night, Cobb’s battery mate – catcher Cody Ziegler – also will be a rising freshman this
fall. In fact, Cobb and Ziegler both attended Centennial Middle School.
“We’ve played baseball together all our lives,” Cobb said of he and Ziegler.
“We have several young guys who have come on to contribute for us this summer,” Ashley said.
Cobb’s double to open the second inning was BA Black’s first hit of the game. But he was left
stranded on third to end the inning after BA Black had left the bases full and not scoring in their first
at bat.
The Tigers broke through for a pair of runs in the third with Taylor Schneeberger knocking in one run
with a double while Corbin Ziegler’s two-bagger drove home the other.
Mak Monckton had an RBI triple in the fourth then came in to score on a throwing error on the play as
BA Black moved in front 4-0.
After Schneeberger tripled to left field to open the fifth, he scored as Corbin Ziegler drove in his
second run with a sacrifice fly.
Black put the finishing touches on the contest in the sixth inning. After Monkton’s double and a walk
to Zac Mills, Dylan Robinson plated both with a triple to straightaway center.
Robinson then trotted home with the game-ending run on a single by Jacob Evans.
Besides driving in a pair of runs, Corbin Ziegler turned in the defensive gem of the night in the fourth
inning.
The second baseman lunged to his left to stop a line drive off the bat of Kelley’s Sean Smith then
rolled over before getting to his feet and throwing out Smith by a step at first base.
“That’s one of the best plays I have seen in a long time,” Ashley said of Ziegler’s effort.
BA Black plays Fayetteville, Ark., Saturday at 10 a.m. at Memorial High School.
BA BLACK 8, BISHOP KELLEY 0
Bishop Kelley 000 000-0 6 4
BA Black 002 213-8 12 0
Hefferan, Lowe (5) and Smith. Cobb and Cod. Ziegler. W: Cobb. L: Hefferan.
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WILKINS NAMED TO USA BASEBALL NATIONAL TEAM
Ex-Tiger one of 22 collegians selected
Published:
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 10:05 PM CDT
CARY, S.C. — Broken Arrow’s Andy Wilkins
was named to USA Baseball’s National Team
Wednesday night.
A sophomore first baseman at the University
of Arkansas, Wilkins was one of 22 collegians
placed on the summer team, which opens
Thursday with a five-game series with the
Canadian Nationals.
A 2007 Oklahoma Coaches Association
All-State for Broken Arrow High School,
Wilkins was Arkansas’s leading hitter this
spring with a .319 average and started all
65 games for the Razorbacks. He had 18
doubles, 19 homers and 58 RBIs.
Wilkins’ hot bat in the NCAA regional and super regional ignited UA on a post-season run that got
the Razorbacks (41-24) into the College World Series.
In a three-game regional at Norman, Wilkins was 12-of-16 – including 9-of-11 in two games against
the University of Oklahoma – and was the tournament’s Outstanding Player.
BAHS coach Shannon Dobson recognized something special in the left-handing hitting Wilkins six
years ago.
“When he was a ninth-grader, we saw Andy had a chance to be a great player,” Dobson said. “By
far, he’s the best hitter I’ve ever coached. But, he’s gotten better than I could have ever dreamed.”
Dobson watched Wilkins play in person at Fayetteville, Ark., and on television this spring.
“He played with a lot of passion and we could see that,” Dobson said. “Andy is a great kid with a
great personality.”
The USA Baseball National Team is comprised of the top non-draft-eligible college players in the
United States.
The National Team will play in two international friendship series in North Carolina against the
Canadian National Team and the Guatemalan National Team before heading to Japan for the 37th
Annual USA vs. Japan Collegiate All-Star Series and the World Baseball Challenge in Prince George,
British Columbia, Canada.
"This is the most productive trials period that I have ever been a part of," said Eric Campbell,
General Manager of USA Baseball National Teams. "I would like to congratulate all of the players and
the staff for putting together a competitive 10 days in Cary."
Leading the 2009 National Team is Colon. The sophomore batted .263 in twenty-four games for the
2008 National Team and led the team in hits (T-26) as the club's starting second baseman. Joining
Colon at infielder positions are Rick Hague (Rice; Spring, Texas), Brad Miller (Clemson; Orlando,
Fla.), Andy Wilkins (Arkansas; Broken Arrow, Ark.), and utility player Kolten Wong (Hawaii; Hilo,
Hawaii).
In the outfield is Bryce Brentz (Middle Tennessee State; Crossville, Tenn.), Michael Choice (UT
Arlington; Fort Worth, Texas); Tyler Holt (Florida State; Marion, Ind.), Casey McGrew (Wright State;
Delaware, Ohio), and Matt Newman (Arizona State; Phoenix, Ariz.).
The 10-member pitching staff in 2009 will include eight right-handed pitchers and two lefties. The
right-handers include Trevor Bauer (UCLA; North Hollywood, Calif.); Chad Bettis (Texas Tech;
Lubbock, Texas); Gerrit Cole (UCLA; Santa Ana, Calif.); Sonny Gray (Vanderbilt; Nashville, Tenn.),
Nick Pepitone (Tulane; Houston, Texas); T.J. Walz (Kansas; Omaha, Neb.), Asher Wojciechowski
(The Citadel; Pensacola, Fla.), and Tony Zych (Louisville; Hazelcrest, Ill.). Drew Pomeranz
(Mississippi; Memphis, Tenn.) and Cody Wheeler (Coastal Carolina; Fredericksburg, Va.) are the
only left-handers on the 2009 pitching staff.
Blake Forsythe (Tennessee; Memphis, Tenn.) and Yasmani Grandal (Miami; Havana, Cuba) will
catch the Team USA's pitchers in 2009.
Ex-Tiger one of 22 collegians selected
Published:
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 10:05 PM CDT
CARY, S.C. — Broken Arrow’s Andy Wilkins
was named to USA Baseball’s National Team
Wednesday night.
A sophomore first baseman at the University
of Arkansas, Wilkins was one of 22 collegians
placed on the summer team, which opens
Thursday with a five-game series with the
Canadian Nationals.
A 2007 Oklahoma Coaches Association
All-State for Broken Arrow High School,
Wilkins was Arkansas’s leading hitter this
spring with a .319 average and started all
65 games for the Razorbacks. He had 18
doubles, 19 homers and 58 RBIs.
Wilkins’ hot bat in the NCAA regional and super regional ignited UA on a post-season run that got
the Razorbacks (41-24) into the College World Series.
In a three-game regional at Norman, Wilkins was 12-of-16 – including 9-of-11 in two games against
the University of Oklahoma – and was the tournament’s Outstanding Player.
BAHS coach Shannon Dobson recognized something special in the left-handing hitting Wilkins six
years ago.
“When he was a ninth-grader, we saw Andy had a chance to be a great player,” Dobson said. “By
far, he’s the best hitter I’ve ever coached. But, he’s gotten better than I could have ever dreamed.”
Dobson watched Wilkins play in person at Fayetteville, Ark., and on television this spring.
“He played with a lot of passion and we could see that,” Dobson said. “Andy is a great kid with a
great personality.”
The USA Baseball National Team is comprised of the top non-draft-eligible college players in the
United States.
The National Team will play in two international friendship series in North Carolina against the
Canadian National Team and the Guatemalan National Team before heading to Japan for the 37th
Annual USA vs. Japan Collegiate All-Star Series and the World Baseball Challenge in Prince George,
British Columbia, Canada.
"This is the most productive trials period that I have ever been a part of," said Eric Campbell,
General Manager of USA Baseball National Teams. "I would like to congratulate all of the players and
the staff for putting together a competitive 10 days in Cary."
Leading the 2009 National Team is Colon. The sophomore batted .263 in twenty-four games for the
2008 National Team and led the team in hits (T-26) as the club's starting second baseman. Joining
Colon at infielder positions are Rick Hague (Rice; Spring, Texas), Brad Miller (Clemson; Orlando,
Fla.), Andy Wilkins (Arkansas; Broken Arrow, Ark.), and utility player Kolten Wong (Hawaii; Hilo,
Hawaii).
In the outfield is Bryce Brentz (Middle Tennessee State; Crossville, Tenn.), Michael Choice (UT
Arlington; Fort Worth, Texas); Tyler Holt (Florida State; Marion, Ind.), Casey McGrew (Wright State;
Delaware, Ohio), and Matt Newman (Arizona State; Phoenix, Ariz.).
The 10-member pitching staff in 2009 will include eight right-handed pitchers and two lefties. The
right-handers include Trevor Bauer (UCLA; North Hollywood, Calif.); Chad Bettis (Texas Tech;
Lubbock, Texas); Gerrit Cole (UCLA; Santa Ana, Calif.); Sonny Gray (Vanderbilt; Nashville, Tenn.),
Nick Pepitone (Tulane; Houston, Texas); T.J. Walz (Kansas; Omaha, Neb.), Asher Wojciechowski
(The Citadel; Pensacola, Fla.), and Tony Zych (Louisville; Hazelcrest, Ill.). Drew Pomeranz
(Mississippi; Memphis, Tenn.) and Cody Wheeler (Coastal Carolina; Fredericksburg, Va.) are the
only left-handers on the 2009 pitching staff.
Blake Forsythe (Tennessee; Memphis, Tenn.) and Yasmani Grandal (Miami; Havana, Cuba) will
catch the Team USA's pitchers in 2009.