Jameson Taillon and Michael Wacha were born four months apart and grew up to be high school baseball prodigies in Texas. They never met, though, either casually… Read more “Baseball: Pirates’ Taillon, Cardinals’ Wacha make connection”
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Baseball: Highlanders welcome new faces after winning state title
If there’s one thing that’s harder than winning a state championship, it’s defending one. That’s the position The Woodlands is in this season after winning the Class… Read more “Baseball: Highlanders welcome new faces after winning state title”
2014 The Woodlands HS Baseball Preview
Highlander baseball head coach Ron Eastman talks about the upcoming 2014 season, coming off the 2013 Class 5A state championship.
Baseball: Magnolia West tops Bryan 3-0
Bryan had three pitchers combine to strike out 12 and didn’t allow an earned run, but it wasn’t enough as Northwestern signee Juston Yoss pitched the Magnolia… Read more “Baseball: Magnolia West tops Bryan 3-0”
Baseball: Cavaliers looking for return on investment
One of the mottos that the College Park baseball team has adopted this season is “R.O.I.” — return on investment. In other words, the Cavaliers are hoping… Read more “Baseball: Cavaliers looking for return on investment”
Baseball: Oak Ridge has high hopes in second season under Pirtle
When Oak Ridge coach Mike Pirtle first arrived at the school last year, his team didn’t even have a field to practice on during the preseason. What… Read more “Baseball: Oak Ridge has high hopes in second season under Pirtle”
Baseball: Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy adds baseball athletics program
How do you build a sports legacy? By instilling the right work ethic and skills development, according to Joe Witcraft, the new baseball coach at Legacy Preparatory Christian… Read more “Baseball: Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy adds baseball athletics program”
Baseball: The Woodlands prepares to defend its title
The Woodlands coach Ron Eastman has seen it go both ways. In the follow-up to their first state championship in 2000, the Highlanders missed the playoffs. But the year after… Read more “Baseball: The Woodlands prepares to defend its title”
Baseball: Huntsville will play a fundraiser game against Conroe at Minute Maid Park
Ten days from now, Huntsville High School’s varsity baseball team gets a unique opportunity. The Hornets take on the Conroe Tigers at Minute Maid Park. The Hornets… Read more “Baseball: Huntsville will play a fundraiser game against Conroe at Minute Maid Park”
Baseball: MLB star Adam Dunn gives back to Baseball USA
Adam Dunn, of The Woodlands, was a star quarterback at New Caney High School while growing up. However, when Coach Mack Brown wanted him to switch to tight… Read more “Baseball: MLB star Adam Dunn gives back to Baseball USA”
Friday marked opening day for most of the Houston area’s high school baseball teams. But with the inclement weather that made its way through the region late Thursday… Read more
Scrap Yard Sports: Practice field turns into dream complex for area kids
They built it, and everybody wants to come. Six years ago, Bryan Beaty was just a guy with a little league team that had nowhere to practice.… Read more “Scrap Yard Sports: Practice field turns into dream complex for area kids”
Baseball: A Day in the Life: JOSH MORGAN | UCLA Baseball Commit and 2014 MLB Draft Top Prospect
Josh Morgan is a senior at Orange Lutheran High School in Orange, Calif. Baseball America has him rated as the 27th best high school player in the… Read more “Baseball: A Day in the Life: JOSH MORGAN | UCLA Baseball Commit and 2014 MLB Draft Top Prospect”
UIL NOW 2013-14 Tenth Edition (video)
UIL NOW 2013-14 Tenth Edition – In this edition of UIL NOW: Volleyball and Football State Championships Recaps, UIL Activity Spotlight on Student Congress, Softball and Baseball… Read more “UIL NOW 2013-14 Tenth Edition (video)”
Baseball: Skeeters announce All-Preseason baseball team
Click here for complete story As a part of the Second Annual Skeeters Hot Stove Banquet on Thursday, January 30, sponsored by Aztec and Any Occasion Party… Read more “Baseball: Skeeters announce All-Preseason baseball team”
BASEBALL: McGilvray to be inducted into THSBCA Hall of Fame
Mike McGilvray, the head coach of The Woodlands High School’s 2000 state championship baseball team, will be inducted into the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall… Read more “BASEBALL: McGilvray to be inducted into THSBCA Hall of Fame”
Baseball: ORWALL: registration for baseball and softball now open
The weather might not suggest it, but it’s already time for local families and kids to start thinking about signing up for baseball and softball leagues for… Read more “Baseball: ORWALL: registration for baseball and softball now open”
BASEBALL: Kingwood grad Taska to be honored as Texas A&M-Kingsville MVP
The Hooks will recognize Texas A&M-Kingsville’s Taylor Taska and Eric Weiss of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at the 10th South Texas Winter Baseball Banquet on Wednesday, January 29,… Read more “BASEBALL: Kingwood grad Taska to be honored as Texas A&M-Kingsville MVP”
Baseball: Scotland Yard aims to add seating, dining to fan area
Thanks to the hard work of The Woodlands High School baseball coach Ron Eastman and the Highlander Home Run Club (HHRC) membership from years past, our community… Read more “Baseball: Scotland Yard aims to add seating, dining to fan area”
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