The ReSporter will now attempt to put a Spotlight on who might be that player that could help get this Hawk team to the playoffs this coming season.
Once again, there might be a change of strategy, as stated in a previous article, on how many different skill sets is required with baseball.
The ReSporter would like to name three Spotlights based on three different aspects or ingredients needed to attempt in having a solid ball club.
As mentioned previously, a team could have the best pitcher in district but that would not matter if that team could not produce at the plate offensively or in a fielders case, can’t get those three outs needed.
So our three players to put a spotlight on will revolve around 1) Defense, 2) Offense and 3) Pitching.
DEFENSE:
Many baseball experts will always mention being strong up the middle is a key for having a good defensive unit.
The ReSporter would like to throw this spotlight on T. J. Jones.
Jones has been leading the troops these past two years and will now go into his senior season with a boat load of confidence.
Jones has been holding down 2nd base and stats are not as forthcoming, but other coaches from district have mentioned of how they admire this young man in the field.
In fact, Jones made First Team All-District 2nd Baseman and that was not based on his bat but his glove.
This is not to throw water on his batting but The ReSporter also feels Jones might start getting more at bats this coming season.
When asked during this year’s end of year banquet for Jones to stand by Coach Dunavant it was evident that this soon to be Senior has started his growth spurt and that gives more chances to see Jones being able to contribute in more areas besides just fielding.
Other players that The ReSporter gave consideration to was J. J. Nance.
Nance made All-District First Team in the outfield. This award just says outfield but Nance was the right fielder and he might be making a case for having an opportunity to play centerfield next year.
That would certainly put a spotlight on Nance as that position can save a lot of runs in a contest by having to chase down balls in a lot of real-estate.
How bout Peyton Sipila, who showed up and contributed in a big way in the infield. Sipila was recognized by the Hawks as best defensive player.
J. J. Nance at the Plate
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Wesson, Miss.–Copiah-Lincoln Community College Lady Wolves
2012 Graduate Missy Romero
pitcher/outfielder Missy Romero of Canyon Lake has been named Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) Second Team All-State.
As a freshman Romero led the Lady Wolves in batting average (.365), hits (42), slugging percentage (.522), on base percentage (.407), and doubles (11). She had 1 home run and 16 RBIs.
On the mound, Romero appeared in 9 games and finished the season with a 2-3 record.
Freshman pitcher Brooke Gonzales of Denham Springs, La was named First Team All-State While outfielder Kaitlin Moak of Wesson joined Romero on the Second Team.
The Lady Wolves finished the 2013 campaign with a 23-19-1 overall record, 8-16 in the MACJC South Division.
Baseball lives off of stats.
You can find stats for every time a player hits the ball to the right side of the infield on a full count facing a southpaw after fouling off three pitches.
In football many teams have specialist for offense or defense and don’t play on both sides of the ball…don’t even ask about those special team players. (kickers we are talking about you)
Finding the best player for baseball has to take in three aspects if not more based on leadership or how many times they stepped on the lines going onto the field. (that is bad luck)
A pitcher can have an unblemished record for your team still stands a chance of not even making the playoffs.
Having a great average involves getting a hit three out of ten times you go to the plate.
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Michael Brady signs with Angelina Junior College
Travis Walker signs with Crown College
Two more Canyon Lake athletes have taken pen in hand and signed on for higher education and a chance to continue their dream of playing baseball.
Travis Walker and Michael Brady sat at the table with their parents looking on in a cold Hawk Gym last Thursday morning.
It was said the gym was cold to get Walker acclimated to where he will be playing next year.
Crown College will be his new home and that College is in St. Bonifacius, Minnesota.
Located about 45 minutes west of Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
How about going east to San Marcos, get on I-35 and head north for about 1,045 miles. A long way from home to play for Crown College Storm baseball team.
Brady will be going the Junior College road for about 265 miles to Angelina Junior College in Lufkin, Texas.
Both players have had very successful careers for the Hawks as has been chronicled on this site these past few months and years.
Coach Trent Dunavant commented before the signing on both players.
“I have had the honor to coach Travis for four years,” Coach Dunavant started.
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The ReSporter has four team sports that need to be looked over for All-Time player and
Pitcher Missy Romero
Spotlight player these next couple of weeks.
The ReSporter still has Softball, Baseball, and Boy’s and Girl’s Track squad. Yes, track can be described as an individual sport, but if athletes can perform well enough, CL’s Track teams can win team titles at several stadiums. (Hence Team Sport)
Softball will be our project for this article as we delve into some players that have been pillars throughout these past six years.
The ReSporter likes sports like this, since numbers by individuals can be a pivotal ingredient for how the team can and will perform.
In Softball, The Circle, is vital for any team that wants to compete at a high level. So, with that as a backdrop it won’t come as a surprise in naming Missy Romero as the most valuable player.
But, The ReSporter would like to highlight other players and give them the kudos befitting them and reasons why they also deserve recognition.
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Boys Basketball will be our next expedition in seeing who might be that player that gets The
Caleb Kreiger had a very impressive year for the Hawks Basketball Team.
ReSporter thoughts on being most valuable as well as that Spotlight Player for this coming season.
Thinking through past players and their worth in numbers and by talking to Coaches made this a tough sport to pick.
Doug Hubnik having such a good year in dishing out assists this past season has to rank up their in how he holds himself, just like most of the basketball players has been a joy no matter their record.
Hubnik had more assists than other players have had in a two or three year period.
Matt Magness is another player that is near the top or leading several statistical categories.
Points Scored: 555 First
3Point Goals: 52 Third
Free Throws Made: 120 First
Rebounds: 155 Fifth
Steals: 69 Third
Assists: 136 Second
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Aug. 16 Round Rock Christian @ Bracken Christian 7pm Scrimmage
Aug. 23 Castle Hills @ Bracken Christian 7pm Scrimmage
Aug. 30 Austin Hill Country @ Bracken Christian 7:30pm
Sep. 6 Bracken Christian @ Sugar Land Logos 7:30pm
Sep. 13 Bracken Christian @ Prairie Lea 7:30pm
Sep. 20 Bracken Christian @ Brenham Christian 7:00pm
Sep. 27 Open
Oct. 4 Giddings State School @ Bracken Christian 7:30pm
Oct. 11 Boerne Geneva @ Bracken Christian 7:30pm
Oct. 18 CASA @ Bracken Christian 7:30pm
Oct. 25 Bracken Christian @ Kerrville OLH 7:30pm
Nov. 2 Houston Emery-Weiner @ Bracken Christian 2:00pm
Nov. 8 SA Winston @ Bracken Christian 7:30pm
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If you want to become a better softball player and have fun, then the Hawk softball camp is for you. Come and improve your fielding, hitting, and throwing skills on the very field where the Hawks play. Meet the Hawk coaching staff and members of the 2013 Hawk Softball Team who will be there to help the coaching staff instruct.
Where: Hawk Field at CLHS
When: June 3,4,5,6
10-12 years old Mon. & Tue. 9am-Noon
13-14 years old (plus incoming freshman) Wed. & Thu. 9am – Noon
Cost: $50- includes camp T-shirt
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The Hawks Freshman Girls had a good year and that is an understatement.
Sydney Reibschlager waiting to become a Sophomore
It has been mentioned before, but as you look at these young ladies and their accomplishments across the board you will see some excellent athletes that will also be interesting to see them continue to improve.
Examples: Abbey Andress in Tennis lost in the District Meet to a Senior and almost pulled out her game in the match. That player that beat Andress continued in the tournament and that draw of playing the champion early did not do Andress any justice.
Next year will get a resolve from Andress as you can see the passion for tennis in her face and mannerisms.
Prediction: A Freshman Lady that will be the first to win a Tennis District Title before she graduates.
Softball: Alexis Robinson was in the circle and you already know what happens with another year of experience. The Hawks started with another freshman pitcher four years ago and that turned out pretty good for Canyon Lake.
The Lady Hawks also had their first JV Softball team and that will help as girls get more playing time to hone their skills.
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