The Jefferson District baseball championship brought about another close high school game, albeit not as pretty as the semi-final games. Louisa County and Fluvanna County both hit the ball well and the pitchers also did good work.
However, you can count on both teams working on their fielding in practice today.
(CVaSports.com INSIDER Flucos1 gives his insight on the Jefferson District Tournament baseball championship. Very strong Louisa County and Fluvanna County insight here.)
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The Albemarle baseball program walked into a hornet's nest Tuesday evening but left unscathed and with a shot at the Northwest Region baseball tournament.
We chatted with Head Coach Carroll Bickers Wednesday afternoon for a CVaSports.com exclusive...
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What a great night of high school baseball!!!
(CVaSports.com INSIDER Flucos1 gives his insight on the Jefferson District Tournament baseball semifinals. Excellent insight here.)
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You can find the Jefferson District baseball tournament seedings and early-round action by clicking below. Thanks to Flucos1 for posting this on the comment bar.
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When you have as many years on the job as Lou Beeler, you get to give or take a couple when someone asks how long you’ve been around.
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As you all probably know, Trevor Knight was a former baseball standout for St. Anne’s Belfield two seasons ago.
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One returning starter.
Not a single inning of varsity pitching experience.
A brand new Head Coach.
Group AAA baseball schedule.
We didn’t need Weatherman Norm Sprouse to forecast a cloud of question around the AHS program in spring training.
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Tuesday was Andrew Sheridan’s birthday. He would have turned 82 years old.
Instead, he made his way upstairs on December 18, 2007 after serving Fluvanna County for decades in a number of capacities, including as an undertaker, part-time doctor, head of the rescue squad, a school bus driver and, of course, as a t-ball-to-big-kid baseball coach.
Photo: Fluvanna Sports Photography
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Monticello High School graduate Brandon Hairston is lock, loaded and crushin’ the baseball for Norfolk State in his inaugural campaign in the 757.
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Football and basketball season were far from perfect for the Louisa County faithful, but America’s pastime has the Mineral Militia ready for fun in the sun this spring.
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A 1998 graduate of Louisa County High School, Head Coach Kevin Fisher pushed his alma mater to a 2007 Jefferson District JV football championship and an 11-0 overall season.
Get to know Fisher, the CVaSports.com/Downtown Athletic Store Coach of the Week, by clicking HERE.
Do you think Louisa County will win the Jefferson District regular season? Vote YES or NO on CVaSports.com!
Eric Utz found baseball … or maybe baseball found Eric Utz.
Either way, this we know: Utz was five years old when the rendezvous went down, and now baseball has been a healthy addiction for more than 10 years.
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Skip Hudgins and Western Albemarle baseball go hand-and-hand like speed traps on Route 250 at the end of the month.
Hudgins is staple in Crozet and has more sweat equity in his program than just about any coach, regardless of sport, in Central Virginia today.
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Fluvanna County High School graduate Mitchell Edwards is off to another fast start for the Bridgewater College baseball program.
Edwards showcased his versatility in Palmyra by playing a variety of positions, including shortstop and catcher.
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In yet another thought-provoking post, INSIDER Valley1 leaves tremendous insight in his first "Tip of the Week" post, which he left on The Board.
Catch Valley1's thoughts by clicking "Tip of the Week."
We are nearly the mid-point of March and the 2008 Jefferson District baseball season looks wide open with quite a bit of parity in the forecast.
Here's a look at the 2008 Fluvanna County baseball program, courtesy of Fluco Insider Nick Ward.
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A 1998 graduate of William Monroe High School, many across Central Virginia know the name Mark Arrington.
Today, Arrington is not only a standout for the Elkton Blue Sox, he's also the head coach of the William Monroe varsity baseball program.
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It is a cool evening and you have finally reached your seat. It is just another event where you are watching your pride and joy, your child, participate in another contest.
The game is moving along and everything appears to be fine, then “it” happens.
An athlete goes down!
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A Central Virginia baseball player is making college noise yet again!
Monticello High School graduate Brandon Hairston is making an impact through the first 10 games of the young baseball season for the Norfolk State baseball program.
Hairston is a freshman for NSU.
Photo: NSU sports information
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As we transition into the spring sports season, who do you think will win the Jefferson District baseball regular season championship? VOTE NOW!
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Beginning with a sensational run behind current University of Virginia infielder Corey Hunt, the Monticello High baseball program has enjoyed a handful of memorable campaigns.
This year, the Mustangs hope to defend their Jefferson District tournament championship from 2007, but many prep pundits may say that’s unrealistic with a wealth of talent in the Jefferson District.
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Play Ball!
No two words have ever been spoken better as we kick-off 2008 high school baseball in Central Virginia.
Here is a short look at the teams and "players to watch" heading into the season.
Thanks go to all the coaches who were able to provide a short description of players to watch as we all debate the talent in CVa.
Western Albemarle's Ryan Hughes is a reliable gloveman at shortstop for Head Coach Skip Hudgins. Photo: Jim Copony
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University of Mary Washington freshman Zach Hendrix tossed a no-hitter to pace the Eagles to a double-header sweep of Gallaudet University, 16-0 and 11-0, on Saturday.
Mary Washington improved to 5-2 overall and 3-0 in CAC play.
Hendrix improve to 1-0 on the season following the victory.
Read about his no-no by clicking ON FIRE.
Photo: Mary Washington sports information
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There's an incredibly insightful post running now called "CVa's Best Athletes," which was posted by Man in Black.
MiB's post and the many that follow analyze the CVaSports.com Power Poll "Who is the best athlete in Central Virginia?"
Make sure to VOTE!
Here are some of the highlights: The Dream, Mike Graham, Alex Asher, Kyle Long and Jerry Miller.
A great running post titled "Local high school baseball" has been fired-up by INSIDER Rocal on the CVaSports.com message board.
This post offers excellent Insider Information for the Central Virginia baseball enthusiast, including player insight and a tremendous post by Valley1.
Run with the post HERE.
If you're not on board, sign up NOW.
Monticello High School graduate Brandon Hairston made a trip down South worthwhile as his Norfolk State baseball team swept a double-header on the road against Chicago State in Georgia.
Hairston has strong ties to Central Virginia and its established baseball factory.
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I would imagine their pitch went something like this.
Kenny, if you accept this scholarship offer and come to Texas Tech to play baseball, you have an excellent opportunity at starting in center field for us, while earning a top-flight education in the process.
Basically, the brass at Texas Tech made Louisa County senior Kenny Fleming an offer he couldn’t refuse.
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 Carroll Bickers was named the head baseball coach at Albemarle High School, Deb Tyson, the athletics director at AHS, confirmed with CVASPORTS.COM.
Bickers follows Greg Maynard, who had a successful stint in Patriot Country.
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