Crest Division - Pre-Season Coaches Poll
1) Redmond (3 first place votes) - 15 points
2) Newport (2) - 14 points
3) Skyline - 9 points
4) Issaquah - 8 points
5) Eastlake - 4 points
Coaches were asked to rank their division in order of projected finish, excluding their own teams. 4 points were awarded for 1st, 3 for second and so on down to 1 point for 4th. One team did not vote.
Team Capsules (listed alphabetically)
Eastlake Wolves
Head Coach: Kevin Agnew (1st year)
2010 Summary: 1-15 KingCo (5th in Crest division), 1-18 overall
Returning starters: Casey Fithian (Jr - C), Connor Hanson (Sr - IF)
Other returners: Andrew Carey (Sr - OF), Alex Chen (Jr - OF), Alex Dean (Sr - P), Robert Nolan (Jr), Ethan Potter (Sr - P/OF), Andrew Stull (Jr - P)
Top newcomers: John Armour (Jr - OF/C), Nick Kassuba (Jr - IF/P), David Stariha (Sr - IF), Michael Staudinger (Soph - OF), Ryan Tucker (Sr - P)
Season Outlook from Coach Agnew: Our kids are working very hard and are excited to compete against their Kingco competition. We have an experienced group of pitchers and a nice mix of young position players. Casey Fithian will return as our starting catcher. He provides quality leadership for our team and we look to him for production as a middle order guy. Andrew Carey will lead our outfielders. He returns after a strong junior year and he is another guy that provides leadership and will be a middle order hitter. All together our team is working hard to prepare for the upcoming season. This year our league and our division are going to be extremely tough. Our kids are looking forward to the challenge and are ready to get going.
Issaquah Eagles
Head Coach: Rob Reese (18th year, 298-123 career record)
2010 Summary: 12-4 KingCo (T-1st in Crest division), 17-6 overall; Eliminated in KingCo playoffs
Returning starters: Jake Bakamus (Jr - SS), Ben Rosellini (Sr - LF)
Other returners: Ethan Kalin (Jr - P/1B), Brandon Mahovlich (Jr- P/3B), Blake Miller (Jr - CF), Gavin Schumaker (Sr - 2B)
Top newcomers: Scott Boydston (Jr - P), Jack Gellatly (Fr - IF), Matt Gonn (Jr - P/OF), Ryan Guiberson (Soph - 1B/P), Andrew Kemmerer (Jr - P/C), David McIlvaine (Jr - IF), Trenton Nagasawa (Jr - IF), Danny Rawlings (Jr - OF/P), Justin Reynolds (Sr - 2B), Zach Walker (Soph - C), Cole Westover (Jr - P/3B)
Season Outlook from Coach Reese: Lost 13 seniors from 2010 team. Have only 3 seniors this year. Rebuilding year. Strong junior class but lack experience. Pitching depth could be a problem early.
Newport Knights
Head Coach: Hal DeBerry (2nd year)
2010 Summary: 11-5 KingCo (3rd in Crest division); Eliminated in KingCo playoffs
Returning starters: Daniel Altchech (Sr - Util), Nate Anderson (Jr - CF), Nick Clifford (Sr - 1B/OF), Jared Fisher (Sr - RHP/1B), Billy Sahlinger (Jr - SS/RHP), Cole Wiper (Sr - RHP/IF)
Other returners: Brandon Richards (Sr - C), Eric Jensen (Sr - RHP), Lee Stoops (Sr - C)
Top newcomers: Ioannis Kritsonis (Jr - IF), Curtis Kojima (Jr - OF), Matt Murray (Sr - RHP/3B), Zak Holcomb (Sr - RHP/1B), Aaron Sandefur (Jr - 3B/RHP), Mason Paul (Jr - IF), Keith Van Court (Sr - OF/1B), Joseph Victor (Sr - OF)
Season Outlook from Coach DeBerry: The Knights return a solid nucleus of players from the 2010 campaign, with six returning position players who saw significant time last season. The pitching staff will be deep and experienced, with four returners who pitched last season. Pitching and defense are the strengths of the ball club; our offensive progression will be a key in where we finish in a very tough Crest Division.
Redmond Mustangs
Head Coach: Dan Pudwill (7th year, 104-37 career record)
2010 Summary: 12-4 KingCo (T-1st in Crest division), 19-6 overall; KingCo tournament champions, eliminated in State quarterfinals
Returning starters: Zach Abbruzza (Sr - P/IF), Michael Conforto (Sr - IF), Dylan Davis (Sr - P/OF), Peter Hendron (Jr - P/OF), Patrick McGrath (Jr - IF), T.J. Whidby (Sr - P/IF)
Other returners: Jake Levin (Sr - P/IF), Colin McBride (Sr - C/OF)
Top newcomers: Conner Bozman (Jr - OF), Peter Irvin (Sr - P)
Season Outlook from Coach Pudwill: We should be able to score runs this year. The key is to maintain consistency on the mound and solidify our defense. Hopefully, if we do those things, we can find a way out of Kingco and into the state tourney.
Skyline Spartans
Head Coach: Chris Tamminen (8th year)
2010 Summary: 7-9 KingCo (4th in Crest division), 12-12 overall; KingCo tournament runner-up, eliminated in first round of State
Returning starters: Weston Blackburn (Sr - IF), Zach Liddle (Sr - IF), Nate Litka (Sr - IF), Jimmy Sinatro (Jr - C)
Top newcomers: Connor Gilchrist (Jr - P/OF), Clayton Huber (Jr - P/1B), Matt Lunde (Jr - P), Brandon Lundenberg (Sr - P), Tyler Neudorfer (Sr - IF), Connor Reinerstein (Jr - OF), Travis Snider (Sr - P/OF)
Season Outlook from Coach Tamminen: Have a good group of kids. Hope they learn quickly how they need to play at this level. A group that will get better as we go.
Monday, March 21, 2011
KingCo 4A - Crown Division Preview
Crown Division - Pre-Season Coaches Poll
1) Inglemoor (4 first place votes) - 24 points
2) Woodinville (1) - 20 points
3) Bothell (1) - 19 points
T-4) Ballard - 11 points
T-4) Roosevelt - 11 points
6) Garfield - 6 points
6) Garfield - 6 points
Coaches were asked to rank their division in order of projected finish, excluding their own teams. 5 points were awarded for 1st, 4 for second and so on down to 1 point for 5th.
Team Capsules (listed alphabetically)
Ballard Beavers
Head Coach: John Lamm (3rd year, 10-29 career record)
2010 Summary: 6-10 KingCo (5th in Crown division)
Returning starters: Frank Airey (Soph - C), Brendan Foor (Sr - 3B/SS), Rory Graf-Brennen (Soph - 2B), Oliver Guarino (Sr - OF), Danny Thompson (Sr - P), Steven Weber (Jr - 1B)
Other returners: Eric Frank (Sr - P), Joe Jacobson (Soph - P), Ben Welch (Soph - SS)
Top newcomers: Stuart McGeorge (Soph - OF), Alex Stamey (Soph - 2B)
Season Outlook from Coach Lamm: We are still very young; if we can find a #2 pitcher we will be all right.
Bothell Cougars
Head Coach: Paul Moody (13th year at Bothell, 28th year in KingCo, 327-271 career record)
2010 Summary: 10-6 KingCo (2nd in Crown division), 17-8 overall; Lost to Kelso in winner-to-state district game
Returning starters: Henry Baillargeon (Sr - P), Dain Gilbert (Sr - 3B), Jordan Kynaston (Sr - P), Brian McAfee (Sr - P/3B/DH), Kevin McShane (Sr - P/1B), Jon Mercer (Sr - SS), Ryan Morgan (Sr - OF), Mitchell Viydo (Sr - 2B)
Other returners: Brad Monson (Sr - OF/P)
Top newcomers: Zach Anderson (Jr - 1B), Rex Carlin (Jr - P/OF), Zach Farmer (Sr - OF), Nik Gray (Jr - OF), Eric Gregory (Sr - OF), Jordan Johnson (Sr - C), Samuel Lee (Soph - C), Brady Mickelson (Jr - 2B/P), Mark Woods (Jr - SS)
Season Outlook from Coach Moody: Bothell returns a solid group of infielders and a couple of starting pitchers from last year. We hope to compete good enough to make the Kingco playoffs and with any luck move on to the state tournament.
Garfield Bulldogs
Head Coach: Chris Moedritzer (1st year head coach after 3 years as assistant)
2010 Summary: 5-11 KingCo (5th in Crest Division), 8-11 overall
Returning starters: Hayes Gorecki (Soph - P/UTIL), Chandler Honican (Soph - IF), Ruben Palmer (Sr - CF), Spencer Scott (Sr - P/C/3B), John Trupin (Jr - P/1B), Zach Ward (Jr - P/1B/LF)
Other returners: Hank Droege (Jr - P/1B), Liam McFeely (Jr - P/IF), Ian Zapolsky (Sr - P)
Top newcomers: Grant Bronsdon (Jr - OF), Cody Browne (Jr - OF), Valentino Coleman (Sr - P/3B), Collin Evenson (Jr - P/OF), Jordan Gipson (Sr - OF), Sam Kennard (Jr - C/IF), Joe Markman (Sr - C), Ricky Nakamura (Jr - OF/P), Joe Renner (Jr - P/3B), Charlie Tarnoff (Jr - P/IF)
Season Outlook from Coach Moedritzer: The Bulldogs hope to pick up where they left off after a strong finish to the 2010 season. A strong junior class leads the way with 11 Varsity players. Garfield has more pitching depth this year than it has traditionally had in the past, as well as a solid catcher and middle infield anchoring the defense. The offense lost a few big bats to graduation, but the returners have significantly improved their hitting in the offseason. The schedule figures to be different with Garfield switching from the Crest to the Crown division, but the goal of making the Kingco 4Apostseason tournament remains the same.
Inglemoor Vikings
Head Coach: Bryan McNaghten (4th year, 47-27 career record)
2010 Summary: 14-2 KingCo (Crown division champions), 18-5 overall; eliminated in KingCo playoffs
Returning starters: Dustin Doucette (Sr - P), Mitchell Gonsolus (Sr - SS), Emmett Maki (Sr - P/1B), Peter Meuisi (Sr - 3B/OF), Conor Savage (Sr - OF), Obi Taylor (Sr - P/1B), Garrett Vandiver (Sr - OF/2B), Blake Wilson (Jr - C/OF)
Other returners: Alex Morrow (Sr - P/3B), Adam Mosebar (Sr - C)
Top newcomers: Ken Holen (Soph - OF), Sean Howard (Sr - P), Eric Rodgers (Sr - P), Lucas Wimmer (Jr - P/3B)
Season Outlook from Coach McNaghten: Senior led team untested in a couple key spots – success will be determined by ability to fill those spots. Pitching & senior leadership appears to be strengths of the Vikings.
Roosevelt Roughriders
Head Coach: Jason Bowie (4th year)
2010 Summary: 3-13 KingCo (6th in Crown division), 4-16 overall
Returning starters: Blair Davidson (Sr - C), Graylin Derke (Jr - P/3B), David Holt (Sr - P/IF), Tate Maider (Soph - C), Reid Martinez (Sr - P/IF/OF), Tim Moore (Sr - P/IF/OF), Zach Naon (Jr - OF), Cody Shaul (Jr - 1B)
Other returners: Jack Brennan (Sr - OF), Eli Mathieu (Sr - P/2B)
Top newcomers: Spencer Maniccia (Soph - P/1B), Anthony Laguardia (Soph - 2B)
Season Outlook from Coach Bowie: The Riders are welcoming back all three of their starting pitchers from last season. Those pitchers are part of the 8 of 9 overall position players returning from last year as well. Defense and pitching will be the key as the Riders try for their first playoff berth since joining the KingCo in 1997. With some senior leadership and good pitching, Roosevelt has their best chance ever to secure a playoff berth this season.
Woodinville Falcons
Head Coach: Terry Agnew (20th year)
2010 Summary: 8-8 KingCo (3rd place in Crown division), 12-8 overall
Returning Varsity players: Clarke Bader (Jr - C), Shea Donlin (Jr - SS), T.C. Florentine (Jr - OF), Spencer Greer (Jr - P), Ryland Longoni (Sr - OF), Sean Sellers (Sr - 3B), Doug Sullivan (Sr - C/1B), Carl Svanevik (Sr - OF), Beau Vintertun (Jr - 2B)
Top newcomers: Cody Bauman (Jr - P), Max Carter (Jr - OF), Caleb Hamilton (Soph - P/IF), Kalei Kover (Sr - P), Matt Laitala (Jr - IF), Marty Luckenbach (Jr - P), Stephan White (Soph - P), Nate Wilham (Jr - IF/OF)
Season Outlook from Coach Agnew: Woodinville has a good group of players returning to the team this year.
Catching Up...
Busy weekend for the blog...apologies for missing the late week action. A quick look at games played on Thursday - Saturday is below:
Thursday Results
Kentridge 8, Issaquah 0
- no highlights available
Mt. Rainier 3, Skyline 1
- Nate Litka (Skyline - Senior) - 1-for-2, double
- Brandon Lunderbert (Skyline - Senior) - 5 IP, 3 H, 3 R (1 ER), 2 BB, 4 Ks
Garfield 21, Franklin 4
- Spencer Scott (Garfield - Senior) - 4-for-5, 3 runs scored
- Ruben Palmer (Garfield - Senior) - 3-for-5, double, 4 RBI, 4 runs scored
- Chandler Honican (Garfield - Soph) - 2-for-4, 4 RBI
- Colin Evenson (Garfield - Junior) - Win, 4 IP, 4 Ks
Ballard 6, Interlake 1
- Danny Thompson (Ballard - Senior) - Win, 4 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 5 Ks
- Alex Stamey (Ballard - Soph) - 2-for-3
Friday Results
Inglemoor 16, Juanita 1
- Inglemoor - nine-run first inning
- Blake Wilson (Inglemoor - Junior) - 4-for-4, 2 doubles, 3 RBI
- Adam Mosebar (Inglemoor - Senior) - 3-run HR
- Garrett Vandiver (Inglemoor - Senior) - 3 runs scored
Skyline 11, Kentwood 3
- Nate Litka (Skyline - Senior) - 2-for-3, double, 2 RBI
- Matt Sinatro (Skyline - Junior) - 2-for-4, RBI
- Matt Lunde - (Skyline - Junior) - Win, 5 1/3 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 5 Ks
Mercer Island 16, Garfield 2
- Brian Higgins (MI - Soph) - 3-for-3, 4 RBI
- David Oppenheim (MI - Junior) - 2-for-2, double, 3 runs, 2 RBI
- Jordan Richartz (MI - Senior) - 2-for-3, triple, 2 runs
- Evan Thompson (MI - Senior) - 2-for-3, 2 RBI, 2 runs
- Spencer Scott (Garfield - Senior) - 2-for-3
Liberty 8, Issaquah 4
- Jacob Hofferber (Liberty - Senior) - Win, 4 IP, 2 H, 2 R
- Ryan Maio (Liberty - Senior) - 2-for-2, RBI, run
- Ben Wessel (Liberty - Junior) - 1-for-3, double, RBI
- Justin Reynolds (Issaquah - Senior) - 2-for-2, solo HR
Sammamish 4, Ballard 1
- Paul Heywood (Sammamish - Junior) - Win, 5 IP, 4 H, 1 R (0 ER)
- Joe Giacchetti (Sammamish - Freshman) - Save, 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 Ks
Saturday Results
Moses Lake 5, Roosevelt 2
- Graylin Derke (Roosevelt - Junior) - 1-for-3, HR, 2 RBI
Roosevelt 12, Graham-Kapowsin 11
- Graylin Derke (Roosevelt - Junior) - Winning Pitcher; triple, RBI
- Tim Moore (Roosevelt - Senior) - triple, 2 RBI
Kelso 10, Issaquah 4
- no highlights available
Bothell 5, O'Dea 1
- Henry Baillargeon (Bothell) - Win, 4 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 4 Ks
- Brian McAfee (Bothell) - 3-for-3, RBI, 2 runs
- Mitchell Viydo (Bothell) - 2-for-3, 2 RBI
Newport 8, Kelso 0
- Billy Sahlinger (Newport - Junior) - Win, 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 6 Ks
- Jared Fisher (Newport - Senior) - 1-for-4, double, 2 RBI
- Curtis Kojima (Newport - Junior) - 1-for-2, 2 RBI
Shorewood 3, Inglemoor 0
- Kevin Moriarty (Shorewood) - 4 IP, 1 H, 4 BB, 7 Ks
- Conner McKeever (Shorewood) - 1-for-3, RBI; Save, 3 IP, 1 H, 0 R
Southridge 20, Redmond 2
- Mike McAdie (Southridge) - 3-for-4, 4 RBI
- Matt Mendenhall (Southridge) - 3-for-4, HR, 3 RBI
- Bryce Jackson (Southridge) - 3-for-4, HR, 3 RBI
Southridge 15, Redmond 5
- Matt Mendenhall (Southridge) - Hit for the cycle, 4 RBI, 3 runs
- A.J. Henderson (Southridge) - 2-for-3, 2 doubles, 3 RBI, 3 runs
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Wednesday Wrap
Wednesday saw a bit of a bounce back by the KingCo 3A teams, as they picked up a couple wins against formidable 4A opponents:
Wednesday Results
Mercer Island 2, Newport 0 - In a game between presumed title contenders from both leagues, junior Max Dammeier outdueled senior and University of Oregon bound Cole Wiper to lead Mercer Island to a 2-0 win. Dammeier allowed just a hit and two walks, striking out six in five innings of work to pick up the win. Fellow junior Hunter Goldberg worked the final two innings for the save, striking out two in the process. Junior Nick Holstead and senior George Jiranek each were 1-for-3 with an RBI for the Islanders, who scored single runs in the 2nd and 7th inning. Junior Billy Sahlinger doubled for Newport in the loss.
Mount Si 8, Bothell 2 - Trevor Lane helped his Wildcats respond to an opening day loss, leading Mount Si to an 8-2 win over Bothell. The junior started and pitched the first five innings, allowing just an unearned run on three hits while striking out four. Lane along with senior second baseman Dustin Breshears homered for the Wildcats, who bounced back nicely from an 11-1 loss at the hands of Redmond on Monday. Tim Proudfoot and Reece Karalus each had two hits, while Max Brown doubled and drove in two to pace the Mount Si offensive attack. Bothell, which opened their season with an extra-inning win over Bellevue on Monday, was led by John Mercer and Sam Lee, who each had doubles. Kevin McShane took the loss for the Cougars.
Redmond 5, Juanita 2 - Juniors Adam Cline and Peyton Lutz combined on a 5-hitter as the Mustangs beat the Rebels 5-2 at Hartman Park on Wednesday night. Coming off an 11 run performance in the opener, the bats were a little quieter for Redmond thanks to Juanita senior starter Brick Kawabata who kept the Stangs off balance. Senior Zach Abbruzza was 2-for-2 with an RBI, with T.J. Whidby, Connor Bozman, Nick Rothermel and Jake Levin each driving in a run as well. Cline was the winning pitcher, allowing 4 hits and 2 earned runs over 4 1/3 innings. Lutz worked the final 2 2/3, allowing just a hit and a walk while striking out three in earning the save. Brian Nolan had two of Juanita's five hits on the evening, finishing the night 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Woodinville 7, Monroe 6 - Junior Beau Vintertun's walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh inning sent the Falcons home victorious, winning a non-league game 7-6 over Monroe. Woodinville jumped out early with 2 runs in the first and 3 more in the third. Senior and Oregon State bound Marty Luckenbach started and allowed just an unearned run over three innings of work. Monroe would score a run in the third and explode for five in the fourth to grab a 6-5 lead. The Falcons tied the game in the bottom of the fourth and won it with Vintertun's heroics in the seventh. Senior Carl Svanevik was 2-for-4 with 3 RBI and C.J. Florentine finished with 2 hits for Woodinville, who is off to a 2-0 start.
Eastlake 7, Glacier Peak 1 - A six-run fifth inning broke open a tight game, as Eastlake doubled their win total from a season ago with a 7-1 win over Glacier Peak. Junior Andrew Stull was the winning pitcher for the Wolves, working four shutout innings allowing just one hit. Seniors Evan Young and Alex Dean finished things off, allowing a single run over the final three frames. Nick Kassuba, Connor Hanson and Andrew Corey each had two hits as part of the Wolves' 13-hit attack. Scott Ford and Tim Peruchini doubled in a losing effort for GP.
Liberty 2, Auburn Mountainview 1 - The Patriots scored single runs in the 2nd and 3rd innings and held on for a 2-1 win over the Lions of Auburn Mountainview.
Wednesday Results
Mercer Island 2, Newport 0 - In a game between presumed title contenders from both leagues, junior Max Dammeier outdueled senior and University of Oregon bound Cole Wiper to lead Mercer Island to a 2-0 win. Dammeier allowed just a hit and two walks, striking out six in five innings of work to pick up the win. Fellow junior Hunter Goldberg worked the final two innings for the save, striking out two in the process. Junior Nick Holstead and senior George Jiranek each were 1-for-3 with an RBI for the Islanders, who scored single runs in the 2nd and 7th inning. Junior Billy Sahlinger doubled for Newport in the loss.
Mount Si 8, Bothell 2 - Trevor Lane helped his Wildcats respond to an opening day loss, leading Mount Si to an 8-2 win over Bothell. The junior started and pitched the first five innings, allowing just an unearned run on three hits while striking out four. Lane along with senior second baseman Dustin Breshears homered for the Wildcats, who bounced back nicely from an 11-1 loss at the hands of Redmond on Monday. Tim Proudfoot and Reece Karalus each had two hits, while Max Brown doubled and drove in two to pace the Mount Si offensive attack. Bothell, which opened their season with an extra-inning win over Bellevue on Monday, was led by John Mercer and Sam Lee, who each had doubles. Kevin McShane took the loss for the Cougars.
Redmond 5, Juanita 2 - Juniors Adam Cline and Peyton Lutz combined on a 5-hitter as the Mustangs beat the Rebels 5-2 at Hartman Park on Wednesday night. Coming off an 11 run performance in the opener, the bats were a little quieter for Redmond thanks to Juanita senior starter Brick Kawabata who kept the Stangs off balance. Senior Zach Abbruzza was 2-for-2 with an RBI, with T.J. Whidby, Connor Bozman, Nick Rothermel and Jake Levin each driving in a run as well. Cline was the winning pitcher, allowing 4 hits and 2 earned runs over 4 1/3 innings. Lutz worked the final 2 2/3, allowing just a hit and a walk while striking out three in earning the save. Brian Nolan had two of Juanita's five hits on the evening, finishing the night 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Woodinville 7, Monroe 6 - Junior Beau Vintertun's walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh inning sent the Falcons home victorious, winning a non-league game 7-6 over Monroe. Woodinville jumped out early with 2 runs in the first and 3 more in the third. Senior and Oregon State bound Marty Luckenbach started and allowed just an unearned run over three innings of work. Monroe would score a run in the third and explode for five in the fourth to grab a 6-5 lead. The Falcons tied the game in the bottom of the fourth and won it with Vintertun's heroics in the seventh. Senior Carl Svanevik was 2-for-4 with 3 RBI and C.J. Florentine finished with 2 hits for Woodinville, who is off to a 2-0 start.
Eastlake 7, Glacier Peak 1 - A six-run fifth inning broke open a tight game, as Eastlake doubled their win total from a season ago with a 7-1 win over Glacier Peak. Junior Andrew Stull was the winning pitcher for the Wolves, working four shutout innings allowing just one hit. Seniors Evan Young and Alex Dean finished things off, allowing a single run over the final three frames. Nick Kassuba, Connor Hanson and Andrew Corey each had two hits as part of the Wolves' 13-hit attack. Scott Ford and Tim Peruchini doubled in a losing effort for GP.
Liberty 2, Auburn Mountainview 1 - The Patriots scored single runs in the 2nd and 3rd innings and held on for a 2-1 win over the Lions of Auburn Mountainview.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Totems Win 3A/4A Clash with Garfield
There was just one lone game played on Tuesday involving KingCo 3A/4A teams:
Sammamish 7, Garfield 6 - The Totems survived a 6-run fourth inning by the Bulldogs, picking up their second win in as many days, 7-6 over Garfield. Sammamish jumped out to an early 5-0 lead keyed by a two-run single by Craig Sweet. However, Zach Ward sparked Garfield's 6-run outburst in the fourth with a three-run double, putting his Bulldogs ahead 6-5. Sammamish jumped back ahead with a couple unearned runs in the fifth and relief pitcher Jacob West did the rest, holding Garfield scoreless over the final three frames to preserve the win. Sweet finished the day 4-for-4 with the 2 RBI and amazingly has not been retired in his first two games. The Sammamish first baseman has started the season 7-for-7, driving in 4 runs in the process. Chris Strain chipped in with 2 hits, a double and an RBI for Sammamish. Joe Renner took the loss for Garfield despite not allowing an earned run in 1 2/3 innings of work.
One late result from Monday to report:
Sammamish 6, Hazen 4 - The Totems used a 3-run sixth inning to overcome a 4-3 deficit and top Hazen, 6-4. Craig Sweet led the way offensively, going 3-for-3 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Michael Colombi was 2-for-3 with an RBI and Aaron Lawrenson doubled for Sammamish, who starts the season out with a W. Joe Giacchetti tossed three shutout innings in relief of starter Paul Heywood to earn the victory.
Sammamish 7, Garfield 6 - The Totems survived a 6-run fourth inning by the Bulldogs, picking up their second win in as many days, 7-6 over Garfield. Sammamish jumped out to an early 5-0 lead keyed by a two-run single by Craig Sweet. However, Zach Ward sparked Garfield's 6-run outburst in the fourth with a three-run double, putting his Bulldogs ahead 6-5. Sammamish jumped back ahead with a couple unearned runs in the fifth and relief pitcher Jacob West did the rest, holding Garfield scoreless over the final three frames to preserve the win. Sweet finished the day 4-for-4 with the 2 RBI and amazingly has not been retired in his first two games. The Sammamish first baseman has started the season 7-for-7, driving in 4 runs in the process. Chris Strain chipped in with 2 hits, a double and an RBI for Sammamish. Joe Renner took the loss for Garfield despite not allowing an earned run in 1 2/3 innings of work.
One late result from Monday to report:
Sammamish 6, Hazen 4 - The Totems used a 3-run sixth inning to overcome a 4-3 deficit and top Hazen, 6-4. Craig Sweet led the way offensively, going 3-for-3 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Michael Colombi was 2-for-3 with an RBI and Aaron Lawrenson doubled for Sammamish, who starts the season out with a W. Joe Giacchetti tossed three shutout innings in relief of starter Paul Heywood to earn the victory.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Opening Monday
In what was opening night for many of the KingCo 3A/4A teams, the upper division flexed their muscles, winning all of the non-league contests pitting 3A & 4A teams.
Monday Results
Redmond 11, Mt. Si 1 - Highly touted senior Dylan Davis lived up to the preseason hype in the opener, homering twice and driving in 5 in the Mustangs 11-1 win over Mt. Si on opening night. Davis hit 2-run home runs in both the first and third innings, and later added a bases loaded walk and a double, which was a couple feet away from home run #3 of the night. In addition to his work at the plate, Davis (who is signed to play at Oregon State University next season) also picked up the win on the mound, tossing 4 innings allowing just one unearned run while striking out three. Fellow senior and Gonzaga signee Zach Abbruzza broke the game open with a bases-clearing three run double in the bottom of the 5th. Senior T.J. Whidby worked two perfect innings in relief of Davis, striking out 3 of the six batters he faced.
Eastlake 6, Interlake 2 - In coach Kevin Agnew's Eastlake coaching debut, his Wolves used early runs and solid pitching to lead them past Interlake, 6-2. Alex Dean started on the mound for Eastlake and was impressive, striking out five in three shutout innings. David Stariha provided the offensive punch, picking up a double and a triple on the day. Sophomore Sam Finfer doubled and scored both runs for Interlake.
Bothell 4, Bellevue 3 (8 inn.) - In a hotly contested opening game, Bothell was able to prevail, pushing the winning run across in the bottom of the 8th inning for a 4-3 win over Bellevue. The two schools known for their football prowess, staged quite possibly the best game of Monday's slate. Bellevue took an early lead with a single run in the third. Bothell responded with 3 fourth inning runs, two coming on a double by senior Brian McAfee. The Wolverines tied the game with two runs in the top of the fifth, but could never get back on top. Brady Mickelson pitched two scoreless innings in relief for the win, while Dain Gilbert added two hits for the Cougars.
Inglemoor 10, O'Dea 3 - The Vikings made a statement in their season opener, scoring in 5 of their 6 offensive innings en route to a 10-3 rout of defending 3A state champion O'Dea. Senior Dustin Doucette allowed just a single run in three innings of work in his opening night start. Senior infielder and Gonzaga-bound Mitchell Gonsolus tripled twice and drove in four, and also got help from Emmett Maki (2-run double) and junior Blake Wilson (2 hits, 2 RBI). The senior trio of Maki, Obi Taylor and Alex Morrow worked the final four innings in relief, holding the high-powered Irish in check.
Newport 7, Eastside Catholic 2 - Senior and University of Washington signee Jared Fisher stole the show in the Knights opener, striking out four in four hitless innings while going 2-3 with a triple and 4 RBI as Newport downed Eastside Catholic, 7-2. Junior Nate Anderson was 3-3 with an RBI and two runs scored for Newport, which was hosting their annual opener at Husky Ballpark.
Bishop Blanchet 11, Ballard 5 - The Beavers were the lone KingCo 4A team in action to lose on Monday, dropping an 11-5 decision to Bishop Blanchet. Oliver Guarino led the way for Ballard, going 2-3 with a double and an RBI. Caleb Jaeger was the losing pitcher, allowing two runs in just two-thirds of an inning.
Woodinville 7, Juanita 0 - Junior Spencer Greer and senior Kalei Kover combined on a 6-hit shutout, as the Falcons opened their season with a 7-0 win over the Rebels of Juanita. Greer started and picked up the win, striking out 6 in his 4 innings of work. Kover worked the final three frames, striking out four and picking up the save. Woodinville's offense was led by senior Carl Svanevik, who was 2-for-3 with 2 RBI. The Falcons were also aggressive on the basepaths, swiping six bags in as many tries. Jyran McNairy doubled for Juanita in the loss.
Rainouts - Kentridge @ Issaquah, Mercer Island @ Garfield
Monday Results
Redmond 11, Mt. Si 1 - Highly touted senior Dylan Davis lived up to the preseason hype in the opener, homering twice and driving in 5 in the Mustangs 11-1 win over Mt. Si on opening night. Davis hit 2-run home runs in both the first and third innings, and later added a bases loaded walk and a double, which was a couple feet away from home run #3 of the night. In addition to his work at the plate, Davis (who is signed to play at Oregon State University next season) also picked up the win on the mound, tossing 4 innings allowing just one unearned run while striking out three. Fellow senior and Gonzaga signee Zach Abbruzza broke the game open with a bases-clearing three run double in the bottom of the 5th. Senior T.J. Whidby worked two perfect innings in relief of Davis, striking out 3 of the six batters he faced.
Eastlake 6, Interlake 2 - In coach Kevin Agnew's Eastlake coaching debut, his Wolves used early runs and solid pitching to lead them past Interlake, 6-2. Alex Dean started on the mound for Eastlake and was impressive, striking out five in three shutout innings. David Stariha provided the offensive punch, picking up a double and a triple on the day. Sophomore Sam Finfer doubled and scored both runs for Interlake.
Bothell 4, Bellevue 3 (8 inn.) - In a hotly contested opening game, Bothell was able to prevail, pushing the winning run across in the bottom of the 8th inning for a 4-3 win over Bellevue. The two schools known for their football prowess, staged quite possibly the best game of Monday's slate. Bellevue took an early lead with a single run in the third. Bothell responded with 3 fourth inning runs, two coming on a double by senior Brian McAfee. The Wolverines tied the game with two runs in the top of the fifth, but could never get back on top. Brady Mickelson pitched two scoreless innings in relief for the win, while Dain Gilbert added two hits for the Cougars.
Inglemoor 10, O'Dea 3 - The Vikings made a statement in their season opener, scoring in 5 of their 6 offensive innings en route to a 10-3 rout of defending 3A state champion O'Dea. Senior Dustin Doucette allowed just a single run in three innings of work in his opening night start. Senior infielder and Gonzaga-bound Mitchell Gonsolus tripled twice and drove in four, and also got help from Emmett Maki (2-run double) and junior Blake Wilson (2 hits, 2 RBI). The senior trio of Maki, Obi Taylor and Alex Morrow worked the final four innings in relief, holding the high-powered Irish in check.
Newport 7, Eastside Catholic 2 - Senior and University of Washington signee Jared Fisher stole the show in the Knights opener, striking out four in four hitless innings while going 2-3 with a triple and 4 RBI as Newport downed Eastside Catholic, 7-2. Junior Nate Anderson was 3-3 with an RBI and two runs scored for Newport, which was hosting their annual opener at Husky Ballpark.
Bishop Blanchet 11, Ballard 5 - The Beavers were the lone KingCo 4A team in action to lose on Monday, dropping an 11-5 decision to Bishop Blanchet. Oliver Guarino led the way for Ballard, going 2-3 with a double and an RBI. Caleb Jaeger was the losing pitcher, allowing two runs in just two-thirds of an inning.
Woodinville 7, Juanita 0 - Junior Spencer Greer and senior Kalei Kover combined on a 6-hit shutout, as the Falcons opened their season with a 7-0 win over the Rebels of Juanita. Greer started and picked up the win, striking out 6 in his 4 innings of work. Kover worked the final three frames, striking out four and picking up the save. Woodinville's offense was led by senior Carl Svanevik, who was 2-for-3 with 2 RBI. The Falcons were also aggressive on the basepaths, swiping six bags in as many tries. Jyran McNairy doubled for Juanita in the loss.
Rainouts - Kentridge @ Issaquah, Mercer Island @ Garfield
Friday, March 11, 2011
Jamborees, Non-League Games on the Horizon
We are now two weeks into the baseball season, which means it is jamboree time for many of the KingCo 3A and 4A teams. A couple 4A teams got a head start on things, opening their non-league slates on Friday. It would appear that pitching is definitely ahead of hitting at this point in the season, with both games involving KingCo teams turning out to be low scoring contests.
Friday's Scores
Roosevelt 1, Bishop Blanchet 0
Eastside Catholic 3, Skyline 2
Monday starts a heavy non-conference week chock-full of 3A/4A crossover games. 13 games will be played next week pitting 3A schools against 4A schools. Five of those games are on Monday, highlighted by a matchup between two 2010 KingCo champions, when 3A co-champ Mount Si travels to Hartman Park to take on defending 4A champion Redmond.
Here's a quick look at next week's interleague games:
Monday, 3/14
Bellevue @ Bothell, 3:45 PM
Eastlake @ Interlake, 4:00 PM
Mercer Island @ Garfield, 4:00 PM
Mount Si @ Redmond, 6:00 PM (Hartman Park)
Juanita @ Woodinville, 6:30 PM
Tuesday, 3/15
Sammamish @ Garfield, 4:00 PM
Wednesday, 3/16
Mount Si @ Bothell, 3:45 PM
Mercer Island @ Newport, 4:00 PM
Redmond @ Juanita, 7:00 PM (Lee Johnson Field)
Thursday, 3/17
Ballard @ Interlake, 3:30 PM
Friday, 3/18
Issaquah @ Liberty, 3:45 PM
Juanita @ Inglemoor, 3:45 PM
Ballard @ Sammamish, 4:30 PM
Check in with the KingCo Baseball Blog all next week for updates on these contests as well as conference previews for both the 3A and 4A leagues.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
KingCo Baseball Blog Expands Coverage
The snow on the ground and the freezing temperatures can mean only one thing - high school baseball is nearly back! The first day of practice is next Monday (February 28th), with most team's having their jamboree scheduled for the weekend of March 12th. Non-league games start the following week, with conference play beginning shortly thereafter.
This season, the KingCo baseball blog will be expanding its coverage. We will continue to follow the teams and results of the 4A schools, but will also be covering the 3A league. There should be some tremendous baseball played this spring in both leagues, and we are excited to bring our perspective to our readers once again!
Stay tuned to the blog over the next few weeks for more news, including team previews and updates from around the world of KingCo baseball.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Crest Wins Annual Feeder Game
June 3, 2010
Crown 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 --- 7 9 1
Crest 1 0 0 2 4 3 0 3 0 --- 13 15 0
Crown Battery:
Luke Taylor, Spencer Trautman (3), Trevor Dunlap (6), Spencer Brueske (8) and Ethan Yeo, Matt Stefansson (6).
Crest Battery:
Shane Yarnell, Jeff Gonzales (3), Ryan Beliel (5), Connor Lawhead (7), Joey Gale (9) and Devin O'Donnell, Peter Summerville (4), Ryan Beliel (7).
Winning Pitcher: Jeff Gonzales (Newport)
Losing Pitcher: Spencer Trautman (Inglemoor)
Crown Offensive Highlights:
Marc Dickerson (Inglemoor) - 1-3, 2 RBI
Matt Stefannson (Woodinville) - 3-3, 2 RBI
Luke Taylor (Woodinville) - 2-4, 2B, RBI
Crown Pitching Highlights:
Luke Taylor (Woodinville) - 2 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 Ks
Crest Offensive Highlights:
Josh Bircher (Redmond) -1-3, 2B, run
Jack Jajewski (Garfield) - 1-2, 2B, 2 RBI
Matt Kimmel (Redmond) - 2-3
Sam Nasci (Eastlake) - 2-3, 2B, 2 runs
Sean Penberthy (Skyline) - 2-2, 4 RBI, 3-run HR in 6th
Spencer Rogers (Issaquah) - Grand Slam in 5th
Peter Summerville (Garfield) - 2-3, 2 RBI, 2 runs, 2-run HR in 4th
Crest Pitching Highlights:
Jeff Gonzales (Newport) - 2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 Ks
Ryan Beliel (Redmond) - 2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 12 pitches
Crown 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 --- 7 9 1
Crest 1 0 0 2 4 3 0 3 0 --- 13 15 0
Crown Battery:
Luke Taylor, Spencer Trautman (3), Trevor Dunlap (6), Spencer Brueske (8) and Ethan Yeo, Matt Stefansson (6).
Crest Battery:
Shane Yarnell, Jeff Gonzales (3), Ryan Beliel (5), Connor Lawhead (7), Joey Gale (9) and Devin O'Donnell, Peter Summerville (4), Ryan Beliel (7).
Winning Pitcher: Jeff Gonzales (Newport)
Losing Pitcher: Spencer Trautman (Inglemoor)
Crown Offensive Highlights:
Marc Dickerson (Inglemoor) - 1-3, 2 RBI
Matt Stefannson (Woodinville) - 3-3, 2 RBI
Luke Taylor (Woodinville) - 2-4, 2B, RBI
Crown Pitching Highlights:
Luke Taylor (Woodinville) - 2 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 Ks
Crest Offensive Highlights:
Josh Bircher (Redmond) -1-3, 2B, run
Jack Jajewski (Garfield) - 1-2, 2B, 2 RBI
Matt Kimmel (Redmond) - 2-3
Sam Nasci (Eastlake) - 2-3, 2B, 2 runs
Sean Penberthy (Skyline) - 2-2, 4 RBI, 3-run HR in 6th
Spencer Rogers (Issaquah) - Grand Slam in 5th
Peter Summerville (Garfield) - 2-3, 2 RBI, 2 runs, 2-run HR in 4th
Crest Pitching Highlights:
Jeff Gonzales (Newport) - 2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 Ks
Ryan Beliel (Redmond) - 2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 12 pitches
Friday, May 14, 2010
Redmond Wins 2010 KingCo Title
One KingCo team clinched a spot in the 4A state tournament, with two more having a chance to qualify on Saturday...
KingCo Championship: Redmond 6, Skyline 2
The Mustangs got home runs from Michael Conforto, Dylan Davis and Peter Herndon, as well as five strong innings from Davis on the mound to win the KingCo Championship, 6-2 over Skyline. Davis sputtered in the first, allowing 2 runs, but settled in after that, holding the Spartans hitless over his last four innings of work. Davis handed the ball to senior Ryan Beliel, who secured the win with two shutout innings. Redmond advances to the State tournament as the District 2/4 #1 seed, and will play at 10:00 am next Saturday (5/22) at Kent Memorial Park. Skyline will play a winner-to-state game against Evergreen HS from Vancouver this Saturday (5/15) at 2:00 pm at Woodinville HS.
KingCo Third Place Game: Bothell 5, Lake Washington 1
Senior Evan Hudson allowed just a run in six innings of work and Kevin McShane doubled and drove in 2 as the Cougars ended the Kangs season with a 5-1 win on Thursday afternoon. Lake Washington had their chances, but was only able to score a single run despite having 14 baserunners on the day. Kevin Knapp added two hits and an RBI for Bothell, who will travel to Kelso HS on Saturday with a state berth on the line. The game was the final one for Lake Washington in the KingCo 4A, as they will drop down to the 4A division starting in 2011.
Saturday (5/15) Schedule (Both games are winner to state, loser out)
Bothell (KingCo #3) @ Kelso (GSHL #1), 2:00 pm @ Kelso HS
Evergreen (GSHL #2) @ Skyline (KingCo #2), 2:00 pm - Woodinville HS
KingCo Championship: Redmond 6, Skyline 2
The Mustangs got home runs from Michael Conforto, Dylan Davis and Peter Herndon, as well as five strong innings from Davis on the mound to win the KingCo Championship, 6-2 over Skyline. Davis sputtered in the first, allowing 2 runs, but settled in after that, holding the Spartans hitless over his last four innings of work. Davis handed the ball to senior Ryan Beliel, who secured the win with two shutout innings. Redmond advances to the State tournament as the District 2/4 #1 seed, and will play at 10:00 am next Saturday (5/22) at Kent Memorial Park. Skyline will play a winner-to-state game against Evergreen HS from Vancouver this Saturday (5/15) at 2:00 pm at Woodinville HS.
KingCo Third Place Game: Bothell 5, Lake Washington 1
Senior Evan Hudson allowed just a run in six innings of work and Kevin McShane doubled and drove in 2 as the Cougars ended the Kangs season with a 5-1 win on Thursday afternoon. Lake Washington had their chances, but was only able to score a single run despite having 14 baserunners on the day. Kevin Knapp added two hits and an RBI for Bothell, who will travel to Kelso HS on Saturday with a state berth on the line. The game was the final one for Lake Washington in the KingCo 4A, as they will drop down to the 4A division starting in 2011.
Saturday (5/15) Schedule (Both games are winner to state, loser out)
Bothell (KingCo #3) @ Kelso (GSHL #1), 2:00 pm @ Kelso HS
Evergreen (GSHL #2) @ Skyline (KingCo #2), 2:00 pm - Woodinville HS
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
KingCo Final Four is Set
Tuesday's loser-out games saw the end of the season for two teams, with four surviving to play on the final day of the KingCo tournament:
Bothell 12, Inglemoor 6 - A seven-run first inning sparked the Cougars, as they eliminated Inglemoor with a 12-6 win on Tuesday afternoon. Bothell blasted three home runs, with Kevin Knapp, Michael Marriott and Brian McAfee providing the fireworks. Knapp also doubled and drove in four, while Marriott and McAfee each had 3 RBI. The Vikings had battled back to close to within 2 after 5 innings, but Bothell added a single run in the 6th before Marriott's three-run opposite field homer in the top of the seventh put the game out of reach. Seniors Scott Meyers and Ethan Yeo had two hits a piece, with Meyers and junior Peter Meuisi driving in a pair of runs for Inglemoor. The Vikings fabulous season comes to an end, finishing with an overall record of 18-5 and a Crown Division championship. Bothell moves on to the loser's bracket championship on Thursday, where they will play for the right to travel to Vancouver for a winner-to-state game Saturday.
Bothell 12, Inglemoor 6 - A seven-run first inning sparked the Cougars, as they eliminated Inglemoor with a 12-6 win on Tuesday afternoon. Bothell blasted three home runs, with Kevin Knapp, Michael Marriott and Brian McAfee providing the fireworks. Knapp also doubled and drove in four, while Marriott and McAfee each had 3 RBI. The Vikings had battled back to close to within 2 after 5 innings, but Bothell added a single run in the 6th before Marriott's three-run opposite field homer in the top of the seventh put the game out of reach. Seniors Scott Meyers and Ethan Yeo had two hits a piece, with Meyers and junior Peter Meuisi driving in a pair of runs for Inglemoor. The Vikings fabulous season comes to an end, finishing with an overall record of 18-5 and a Crown Division championship. Bothell moves on to the loser's bracket championship on Thursday, where they will play for the right to travel to Vancouver for a winner-to-state game Saturday.
Lake Washington 7, Issaquah 3 - Junior Wesley Russell allowed just two runs in five innings of work and sophomore Theo Alexander homered and drove in two as the Kangs knocked out Issaquah with a 7-3 win in Tuesday's night cap. The Kangs used a balanced attack, with eight different players combining for 12 hits and seven guys scoring one run a piece. Bob Cruikshank, Alex Donnelly, Chris Moore and Colin Tremblay each had multi-hit games for Lake Washington, who will take on Bothell in Thursday's third-place game. For Issaquah, senior Spencer Rogers was 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI and fellow senior Devin O'Donnell also had two hits and a double. The Eagles finish up their great season at 17-6.
The final day of KingCo 4A baseball for the 2010 season is set. Both the third place game and the KingCo championship will be played on Thursday at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm respectively. The third place game pits Bothell and Lake Washington against one another for the third time this year. Bothell won the previous two meetings and will look to complete the sweep. The winner will travel to Vancouver on Saturday for a State play-in game against the winner of the GSHL championship game between the Evergreen Plainsmen (13-8) and the Kelso Hilanders (17-3).
The KingCo Championship game follows, with Skyline taking on Redmond. The Mustangs won both contests during the regular season, but will see a different Spartans team on Thursday night. Skyline has allowed just two runs in two games against the powerful offenses of Inglemoor and Issaquah. Meanwhile, Redmond defeated both participants in the third place game (Lake Washington & Bothell) to reach the tournament final. The winner will be the District 2/4 #1 seed to state, while the loser will host the GSHL runner-up on Saturday for a spot in the 4A State tournament.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Skyline, Redmond Advance to Title Game
The KingCo tournament resumed Monday, with all eight playoff teams once again in action.
Winner's Bracket
Skyline 3, Issaquah 1 - The Spartans played giant killer once again on Monday, with senior Peyton Harrod one-hitting Issaquah in Skyline's 3-1 win. The victory moves the Spartans, who were 7-9 in the regular season, into Thursday night's KingCo championship game. Harrod, who missed the first half of the season with an arm injury, was masterful against the powerful Eagles lineup. He did not walk a single batter and struck out six, with the only blemish a solo home run by Issy senior Spencer Rogers. Senior Shane Yarnell was the tough luck loser, surrendering 3 unearned runs while striking out 8 in a complete game. Sean Penberthy was 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored for Skyline, who is guaranteed at worse a play-in game with the Greater St. Helen's League runner up for a trip to the State tournament.
Redmond 4, Bothell 1 - Junior right hander Zach Abbruzza picked up where he left off in the regular season, dominating another potent lineup as Redmond moved into the KingCo Championship with a 4-1 win over Bothell. Abbruzza has been tough on the mound all year long and Monday night was no exception. He allowed just a run on 3 hits while striking out 8, going the distance in the Mustang victory. He was also 3-for-4 with a double, getting help from Dylan Davis and Patrick McGrath, who each chipped in with two hits of their own. Jon Mercer doubled and Ryan Morgan tripled for the Cougars, who face elimination in a loser-out game on Tuesday.
Loser's Bracket
Inglemoor 7, Woodinville 6 - In the first of two dramatic loser-out games on Monday, the Vikings prevailed with a 7-6 win over Woodinville. The game was a back-and-forth affair with Inglemoor's run in the bottom of the sixth proving to be the difference. Emmett Maki was 3-for-3 with 3 RBI and also picked up the win in relief for the Viks. Jake Dammrose finished his high school career going 3-for-4 with a triple. Woodinville's season comes to an end with the loss, while Inglemoor will take on Bothell Tuesday at 4:00 pm in another loser out game, this time at Woodinville HS.
Lake Washington 5, Newport 4 (8 inn.) - Junior Wesley Russell's controversial home run in the top of the eighth inning kept the Kangs' season alive, as they snuck past Newport, 5-4. The home run was hit high down the left-field line and the delayed call could have gone either way. However, the umpires ruled that the ball hooked around the foul pole, giving LW the lead which they held in the bottom of the eighth. Fellow junior Bob Cruikshank was the winning pitcher, going 7 innings and allowing 5 hits and 4 runs (2 earned), adding 5 strikeouts. Joey Gale took the loss for Newport, despite striking out four Kangs in just two innings of work. LW lives another day, and will take on Issaquah in the nightcap of a loser-out doubleheader at Woodinville HS on Tuesday.
Remaining Tournament Schedule (all games at Woodinville HS):
Tuesday, 5/11
Game #9: Bothell vs. Inglemoor, 4:00 pm (loser out)
Game #10: Lake Washington vs. Issaquah, 7:00 pm (loser out)
Thursday, 5/13
Game #11: Game #9 winner vs. Game #10 winner, 4:00 pm
(winner plays @ GSHL #1 on Saturday, 5/15; loser out)
KingCo Championship: Skyline vs. Redmond, 7:00 pm
(winner KingCo #1 to State, loser plays vs. GSHL #2 on Saturday, 5/15)
Winner's Bracket
Skyline 3, Issaquah 1 - The Spartans played giant killer once again on Monday, with senior Peyton Harrod one-hitting Issaquah in Skyline's 3-1 win. The victory moves the Spartans, who were 7-9 in the regular season, into Thursday night's KingCo championship game. Harrod, who missed the first half of the season with an arm injury, was masterful against the powerful Eagles lineup. He did not walk a single batter and struck out six, with the only blemish a solo home run by Issy senior Spencer Rogers. Senior Shane Yarnell was the tough luck loser, surrendering 3 unearned runs while striking out 8 in a complete game. Sean Penberthy was 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored for Skyline, who is guaranteed at worse a play-in game with the Greater St. Helen's League runner up for a trip to the State tournament.
Redmond 4, Bothell 1 - Junior right hander Zach Abbruzza picked up where he left off in the regular season, dominating another potent lineup as Redmond moved into the KingCo Championship with a 4-1 win over Bothell. Abbruzza has been tough on the mound all year long and Monday night was no exception. He allowed just a run on 3 hits while striking out 8, going the distance in the Mustang victory. He was also 3-for-4 with a double, getting help from Dylan Davis and Patrick McGrath, who each chipped in with two hits of their own. Jon Mercer doubled and Ryan Morgan tripled for the Cougars, who face elimination in a loser-out game on Tuesday.
Loser's Bracket
Inglemoor 7, Woodinville 6 - In the first of two dramatic loser-out games on Monday, the Vikings prevailed with a 7-6 win over Woodinville. The game was a back-and-forth affair with Inglemoor's run in the bottom of the sixth proving to be the difference. Emmett Maki was 3-for-3 with 3 RBI and also picked up the win in relief for the Viks. Jake Dammrose finished his high school career going 3-for-4 with a triple. Woodinville's season comes to an end with the loss, while Inglemoor will take on Bothell Tuesday at 4:00 pm in another loser out game, this time at Woodinville HS.
Lake Washington 5, Newport 4 (8 inn.) - Junior Wesley Russell's controversial home run in the top of the eighth inning kept the Kangs' season alive, as they snuck past Newport, 5-4. The home run was hit high down the left-field line and the delayed call could have gone either way. However, the umpires ruled that the ball hooked around the foul pole, giving LW the lead which they held in the bottom of the eighth. Fellow junior Bob Cruikshank was the winning pitcher, going 7 innings and allowing 5 hits and 4 runs (2 earned), adding 5 strikeouts. Joey Gale took the loss for Newport, despite striking out four Kangs in just two innings of work. LW lives another day, and will take on Issaquah in the nightcap of a loser-out doubleheader at Woodinville HS on Tuesday.
Remaining Tournament Schedule (all games at Woodinville HS):
Tuesday, 5/11
Game #9: Bothell vs. Inglemoor, 4:00 pm (loser out)
Game #10: Lake Washington vs. Issaquah, 7:00 pm (loser out)
Thursday, 5/13
Game #11: Game #9 winner vs. Game #10 winner, 4:00 pm
(winner plays @ GSHL #1 on Saturday, 5/15; loser out)
KingCo Championship: Skyline vs. Redmond, 7:00 pm
(winner KingCo #1 to State, loser plays vs. GSHL #2 on Saturday, 5/15)
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Semi-Finals Set in KingCo Tournament
On a beautiful day for baseball (about time!), the four first round matchups were played Saturday at Woodinville HS:
The teams in the loser's bracket hold on to the hopes of the third and final KingCo berth to State. The third KingCo team will face off with the GSHL champion on Saturday, 5/15. The loser-out contests also take place on Monday at Inglemoor HS, with Woodinville and Inglemoor playing in the afternoon game, with Newport-LW to follow at 7:00 pm.
- Issaquah 5, Woodinville 0 - Senior Spencer Rogers struck out 9 in a 5-hit shutout as the Eagles topped the Falcons, 5-0. Mike Paulson and Ben Rosellini each had two hits for Issaquah, who broke open a 2-0 game with three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning. Senior Spencer Brueske took the loss for Woodinville, while Jake Dammrose was 2-for-3.
- Skyline 5, Inglemoor 1 - Connor Lawhead went the distance for the Spartans in their 5-1 upset win over Crown Division champion Inglemoor. The Vikings took a KingCo best 14-2 record into the playoffs, but couldn't muster up enough offense off the Skyline right-hander to move on. Skyline, who finished the regular season at 7-9, moves on to the semifinals to take on rival Issaquah.
- Bothell 9, Newport 7 - Bothell overcame a 7-2 deficit, scoring 6 times in the bottom of the sixth inning to stun Newport, 9-7. The Cougars outhit the Knights 13-2 in the contest, and were led by junior Brian McAfee, who continued his magical season going 3-for-4 with a double, HR and 2 RBI. Newport took the lead thanks to some Cougar mistakes, which included hit-by-pitches and six errors. However, their bullpen kept them in the game, allowing for the late rally.
- Redmond 9, Lake Washington 2 - Junior Dylan Davis had the big blast in this one, a two-out grand slam in the third inning, propelling the Mustangs past the Kangs, 9-2. The game was scoreless until the bottom half of the third. An infield single by Zach Abbruzza scored the first Redmond run and Michael Conforto drew a bases loaded walk for the second run. Davis then hit a 1-0 breaking ball high into the trees over the left-center field fence, capping the 6-run inning. Ryan Beliel worked five solid innings for the win, leading Redmond to a showdown with Bothell in the semi-finals Monday night.
The teams in the loser's bracket hold on to the hopes of the third and final KingCo berth to State. The third KingCo team will face off with the GSHL champion on Saturday, 5/15. The loser-out contests also take place on Monday at Inglemoor HS, with Woodinville and Inglemoor playing in the afternoon game, with Newport-LW to follow at 7:00 pm.
Friday, May 7, 2010
First Round Set - Playoffs Start Saturday
The KingCo 4A's "second season" starts on Saturday when the KingCo playoffs get underway. A quick look at the last regular season game, which was played Thursday night...
Inglemoor 5, Lake Washington 0 - Six Inglemoor pitchers combined on a four-hit shutout, as the Vikings completed a 14-2 regular season with a 5-0 win over the Kangs. Seniors Scott Meyers and Ethan Yeo led the way offensively for Inglemoor, with Meyers going 2-for-3 with a homer and an RBI and Yeo driving in 2 runs. For Lake Washington, Bob Cruikshank had his fifth straight multi-hit game, picking up two singles on the night.
So, the playoff matchups are set, with the entire first round scheduled for Saturday, 5/8 at Woodinville HS. You can view the entire tournament bracket here. A first round preview will follow, but here's a rundown of the schedule:
KingCo 4A Tournament - First Round Schedule
10:00 am - Woodinville (8-8, Crown #3) vs. Issaquah (12-4, Crest #2)
1:00 pm - Skyline (7-9, Crest #4) vs. Inglemoor (14-2, Crown #1)
4:00 pm - Newport (11-5, Crest #3) vs. Bothell (10-6, Crown #2)
7:00 pm - Lake Washington (7-9, Crown #4) vs. Redmond (12-4, Crest #1)
Inglemoor 5, Lake Washington 0 - Six Inglemoor pitchers combined on a four-hit shutout, as the Vikings completed a 14-2 regular season with a 5-0 win over the Kangs. Seniors Scott Meyers and Ethan Yeo led the way offensively for Inglemoor, with Meyers going 2-for-3 with a homer and an RBI and Yeo driving in 2 runs. For Lake Washington, Bob Cruikshank had his fifth straight multi-hit game, picking up two singles on the night.
So, the playoff matchups are set, with the entire first round scheduled for Saturday, 5/8 at Woodinville HS. You can view the entire tournament bracket here. A first round preview will follow, but here's a rundown of the schedule:
KingCo 4A Tournament - First Round Schedule
10:00 am - Woodinville (8-8, Crown #3) vs. Issaquah (12-4, Crest #2)
1:00 pm - Skyline (7-9, Crest #4) vs. Inglemoor (14-2, Crown #1)
4:00 pm - Newport (11-5, Crest #3) vs. Bothell (10-6, Crown #2)
7:00 pm - Lake Washington (7-9, Crown #4) vs. Redmond (12-4, Crest #1)
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Rain Delays Final Seeding
With the KingCo Tournament set to start on Saturday, two playoff-bound teams are still trying to finish up their regular seasons. The Inglemoor - Lake Washington game originally scheduled for Tuesday has been rained out on consecutive nights. It is now scheduled to be played tonight (Thursday 5/6) at 8:00 pm at Lee Johnson Field. Inglemoor locked up the Crown Division over two weeks ago, and will head into the tourney as the division's #1 seed. Lake Washington clinched a berth in the playoffs on Friday, but their seeding is still to be determined. A Kangs win tonight would give them the #3 seed in the Crown Division (thanks to winning a coin toss with Woodinville), while a loss would drop them to #4.
Here's how the first round of the playoffs lay out:
Saturday, May 8th
10:00 am - Woodinville/LW (Crown #3) vs. Issaquah (Crest #2)
1:00 pm - Skyline (Crest #4) vs. Inglemoor (Crown #1)
4:00 pm - Newport (Crest #3) vs. Bothell (Crown #2)
7:00 pm - Woodinville/LW (Crown #4) vs. Redmond (Crest #1)
Here's how the first round of the playoffs lay out:
Saturday, May 8th
10:00 am - Woodinville/LW (Crown #3) vs. Issaquah (Crest #2)
1:00 pm - Skyline (Crest #4) vs. Inglemoor (Crown #1)
4:00 pm - Newport (Crest #3) vs. Bothell (Crown #2)
7:00 pm - Woodinville/LW (Crown #4) vs. Redmond (Crest #1)
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Redmond Wins Crest; Woodinville in Playoffs
Two of Tuesday's games had a direct impact on the KingCo playoffs, with the Crest Division title and the final playoff spot in the Crown Division on the line:
Games affecting KingCo Tourney
Games affecting KingCo Tourney
- Redmond 3, Issaquah 1 - Junior Zach Abbruzza stymied the Issaquah bats for the second consecutive time, and Redmond scored twice in the top of the seventh inning to break a 1-1 tie and clinch the Crest Division championship with a 3-1 win over Issaquah. Abbruzza outdueled Issaquah ace Shane Yarnell, allowing just three hits and an unearned run while striking out 8. The loss was the first of the season for Yarnell, who didn't allow an earned run in his seven innings of work. T.J. Whidby had two RBI for the Mustangs, who earned the top seed from the Crest Division and will play the #4 seed from the Crown at 7:00 pm on Saturday.
- Woodinville 5, Ballard 3 - The Falcons got three hits each from seniors Jake Dammrose and Connor Jones, clinching a playoff spot with a 5-3 win over Ballard. Senior right hander Luke Taylor worked 5 1/3 strong innings for the win, which even Woodinville's league record at 8-8. Oliver Guarino was 2-for-4 and Brendan Foor drove in 2 runs for the Beavers, who saw their playoff dreams end. Woodinville will enter the KingCo tourney as the #3 or #4 seed, pending the result of the Inglemoor-Lake Washington game tonight, which is scheduled for 8:00 pm at Lee Johnson Field.
Other Tuesday Results
- Newport 15, Eastlake 1 - Newport (11-5) enters the KingCo tourney as the #3 seed from the Crest Division; Eastlake's season ends at 1-15.
- Bothell 8, Roosevelt 0 - Bothell's win gives them six straight, and they will head into the KingCo tournament as perhaps the hottest team in the league. They finish 10-6 and as the Crown's #2 seed, will take on Newport at 4:00 pm on Saturday in the first round on the playoffs. Roosevelt finishes their season at 3-13.
- Garfield 5, Skyline 4 - Skyline's loss did nothing to change their standing, as they enter the KingCo tournament as the #4 seed from the Crest Division at 7-9. Garfield's season ends with a record of 5-11.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Week 6 KingCo Awards
KingCo 4A Baseball - Players of the Week
Week 6: April 26 - May 1, 2010
Crest Division
Player of the Week: Shane Yarnell, Sr.,, Issaquah
Senior Shane Yarnell picks up his second Crest Division player of the week award this season for his 9-RBI performance in Issaquah's 3-0 week. Yarnell finished the week 6-for-10 (.600) with a double, home run and four runs scored to go along with his 9 RBI. He was key to the Eagles' big victory over rival Newport, hitting a three-run home run and driving in six. Yarnell has also collected two pitcher of the week awards, and is hitting .435 with 4 doubles, 2 home runs and a KingCo leading 24 RBI in league play this season.
Also nominated: Jack Jajewski, Garfield
Pitcher of the Week: Spencer Rogers, Sr., Issaquah
The Eagles continue their domination of the weekly KingCo awards, with senior Spencer Rogers winning the pitcher of the week award for week 6. Rogers tossed a no-hitter in Issaquah's 11-0 win over Redmond, facing the minimum number of batters in 6 innings of work. The right-hander walked three and struck out 7 to knock the Knights out of division championship contention. Rogers, who was the Crest Division player of the week in week 3, sports a 5-1 record on the season with an ERA of 2.29.
Also nominated: None
Crown Division
Player of the Week: Theo Alexander, Soph., Lake Washington
Kangs sophomore Theo Alexander is the winner of the Crown Division player of the week for week 6. Alexander broke out in a big way, going 6-for-10 (.600) with three doubles, a home run, 5 runs scored and 5 RBI for Lake Washington in their playoff-clinching week. He also walked twice and stole three bases. In KingCo play this season, Alexander is hitting .324 with 9 runs scored, 10 RBI and 7 stolen bases.
Also nominated: Bob Cruikshank, LW; Ethan Yeo, Inglemoor
Pitcher of the Week: Spencer Trautman, Sr., Inglemoor
For his 5-inning shutout against Ballard, senior left-hander Spencer Trautman wins the second Crown Division pitcher of the week award for the Vikings this year, joining junior Dustin Doucette. Trautman allowed just 2 hits and 1 walk while striking out four to help Inglemoor in their 11-0 win over Balard. Trautman improved to 2-0 with a 2.69 ERA in league play with his week 6 performance.
Also nominated: Obidiah Taylor, Inglemoor
Week 6: April 26 - May 1, 2010
Crest Division
Player of the Week: Shane Yarnell, Sr.,, Issaquah
Senior Shane Yarnell picks up his second Crest Division player of the week award this season for his 9-RBI performance in Issaquah's 3-0 week. Yarnell finished the week 6-for-10 (.600) with a double, home run and four runs scored to go along with his 9 RBI. He was key to the Eagles' big victory over rival Newport, hitting a three-run home run and driving in six. Yarnell has also collected two pitcher of the week awards, and is hitting .435 with 4 doubles, 2 home runs and a KingCo leading 24 RBI in league play this season.
Also nominated: Jack Jajewski, Garfield
Pitcher of the Week: Spencer Rogers, Sr., Issaquah
The Eagles continue their domination of the weekly KingCo awards, with senior Spencer Rogers winning the pitcher of the week award for week 6. Rogers tossed a no-hitter in Issaquah's 11-0 win over Redmond, facing the minimum number of batters in 6 innings of work. The right-hander walked three and struck out 7 to knock the Knights out of division championship contention. Rogers, who was the Crest Division player of the week in week 3, sports a 5-1 record on the season with an ERA of 2.29.
Also nominated: None
Crown Division
Player of the Week: Theo Alexander, Soph., Lake Washington
Kangs sophomore Theo Alexander is the winner of the Crown Division player of the week for week 6. Alexander broke out in a big way, going 6-for-10 (.600) with three doubles, a home run, 5 runs scored and 5 RBI for Lake Washington in their playoff-clinching week. He also walked twice and stole three bases. In KingCo play this season, Alexander is hitting .324 with 9 runs scored, 10 RBI and 7 stolen bases.
Also nominated: Bob Cruikshank, LW; Ethan Yeo, Inglemoor
Pitcher of the Week: Spencer Trautman, Sr., Inglemoor
For his 5-inning shutout against Ballard, senior left-hander Spencer Trautman wins the second Crown Division pitcher of the week award for the Vikings this year, joining junior Dustin Doucette. Trautman allowed just 2 hits and 1 walk while striking out four to help Inglemoor in their 11-0 win over Balard. Trautman improved to 2-0 with a 2.69 ERA in league play with his week 6 performance.
Also nominated: Obidiah Taylor, Inglemoor
Monday, May 3, 2010
Playoff Outlook
Just one day of regular season games remain before the KingCo 4A tournament, which starts on Saturday, May 8th. While seven of the eight playoff teams have been determined, much is still left to be determined in terms of seeding into the playoffs. Here's a quick look as to how each division lines up as of today:
Crest Division
In the playoffs:
Issaquah (12-3)
Redmond (11-4)
Newport (10-5)
Skyline (7-8)
Eliminated from playoffs:
Garfield (4-11)
Eastlake (1-14)
Scenarios:
The Redmond-Issaquah game on Tuesday will determine the Crest Division championship and the top seed from the Crest into the KingCo tournament - winner take all. If Redmond wins, Issaquah will be the #2 seed and Newport the #3. An Issaquah win combined with a Newport win over Eastlake would put the Knights at #2 and Redmond as the #3 (based on a regular season sweep for Newport over Redmond). Skyline is locked in as the #4 seed.
Crown Division
In the playoffs:
Inglemoor (13-2)
Bothell (9-6)
Lake Washington (7-8)
In contention:
Woodinville (7-8)
Ballard (6-9)
Eliminated from playoffs:
Roosevelt (3-12)
Scenarios:
Inglemoor is the Crown Division champion and will face off with Skyline in the first round of the playoffs. Bothell has secured the #2 seed and will take on the third seed from the Crest in round 1. Lake Washington has clinched a playoff berth, as they would win a three-way tie between themselves, Woodinville and Ballard based on head-to-head records between the teams. Based on Tuesday's results, they could get in as either the #3 or #4 seed. Woodinville and Ballard face each other on Tuesday with the final playoff spot on the line. A Falcon win would secure the final spot in the tournament, while a win by the Beavers would force a possible one-game playoff.
Here's a look at the round 1 tournament matchups:
Crest Division
In the playoffs:
Issaquah (12-3)
Redmond (11-4)
Newport (10-5)
Skyline (7-8)
Eliminated from playoffs:
Garfield (4-11)
Eastlake (1-14)
Scenarios:
The Redmond-Issaquah game on Tuesday will determine the Crest Division championship and the top seed from the Crest into the KingCo tournament - winner take all. If Redmond wins, Issaquah will be the #2 seed and Newport the #3. An Issaquah win combined with a Newport win over Eastlake would put the Knights at #2 and Redmond as the #3 (based on a regular season sweep for Newport over Redmond). Skyline is locked in as the #4 seed.
Crown Division
In the playoffs:
Inglemoor (13-2)
Bothell (9-6)
Lake Washington (7-8)
In contention:
Woodinville (7-8)
Ballard (6-9)
Eliminated from playoffs:
Roosevelt (3-12)
Scenarios:
Inglemoor is the Crown Division champion and will face off with Skyline in the first round of the playoffs. Bothell has secured the #2 seed and will take on the third seed from the Crest in round 1. Lake Washington has clinched a playoff berth, as they would win a three-way tie between themselves, Woodinville and Ballard based on head-to-head records between the teams. Based on Tuesday's results, they could get in as either the #3 or #4 seed. Woodinville and Ballard face each other on Tuesday with the final playoff spot on the line. A Falcon win would secure the final spot in the tournament, while a win by the Beavers would force a possible one-game playoff.
Here's a look at the round 1 tournament matchups:
- 10:00 am - Crown #3 vs. Crest #2
- 1:00 pm - Skyline (Crest #4) vs. Inglemoor (Crown #1)
- 4:00 pm - Crest #3 vs. Bothell (Crown #2)
- 7:00 pm - Crown #4 vs. Crest #1
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Issy's Rogers Tosses No-Hitter
On the second-to-last full day of KingCo action, many story lines emerged, including a no-hitter in the most hyped game of the day.
Crest Division
Crest Division
- Issaquah 11, Newport 0 - In Friday's top ticket game, Issaquah senior Spencer Rogers tossed a six-inning no hitter, blanking Newport 11-0. The Eagles dominated the Knights late in a battle for Crest Division supremacy, scoring 4 times in the 5th and another 5 times in the sixth. Rogers allowed just 3 walks while striking out 7 in the KingCo's second no-hitter of the season (Newport's Cole Wiper had the first). He also helped his team's cause at the plate, continuing his torrid pace going 3-for-4 with 2 doubles, 2 runs scored and an RBI. Fellow senior Shane Yarnell drove in 6 runs, finishing the day 3-for-4 with a home run. Issaquah has a 1 1/2 game lead over Redmond, who can force a division championship game on Tuesday with a win over Eastlake Saturday.
- Redmond 10, Skyline 8 (8 inn.) - The Mustangs kept their division title hopes alive in dramatic fashion, hitting a walk-off two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth to top Skyline, 10-8. Redmond forced extra innings with two runs in the bottom of the seventh. Senior Matt Kimmel picked up the win in relief, tossing two shutout innings. The 'Stangs got multi hit games from Dylan Davis (2-for-3, HR, 3 RBI), Zach Abbruzza (2-for-3, 3 runs) and T.J. Whidby (2-for-3, 2 doubles, RBI). Kimmel and Michael Conforto also homered for Redmond. Jim Sinatro was 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI for Skyline, who has secured the #4 seed in the Crest Division
- Garfield 9, Eastlake 8 - In a game that featured 23 hits between the two teams combined, Garfield held off a late Eastlake charge to win, 9-8. The Bulldogs led 9-5 heading into the final frame, but the Wolves clawed back with 3 runs in the bottom of the seventh only to come up short. Senior Jack Jajewski was 3-for-5 with an RBI and two stolen bases, while fellow senior Peter Summerville finished with 2 hits, 2 runs and 2 RBI for Garfield. Eastlake was led by Sam Nasci, who finished the afternoon 3-for-4 with a double, triple and 3 runs scored. Alex Boyce (2-for-3, double, 3 RBI) and Kelby McCorkle (2-for-3, 2 RBI) also had productive days at the plate for the Wolves.
- LW 6, Woodinville 4 - The Kangs fought back from a four-run deficit, helping their playoff hopes with a 6-4 win over Woodinville. LW's win combined with Ballard's loss to Bothell appears to have locked up a playoff berth for the Kangs (awaiting confirmation on the tiebreaker procedures). Junior Bob Cruikshank allowed 4 runs (1 earned) over 5 2/3 innings and also was 2-for-3 with a double for Lake Washington, who pulled into a third place tie with the Falcons. Senior first baseman Trevor Dunlap drove in 3 runs with a double and a single, while sophomore Theo Alexander completed an impressive week with 2 hits, 2 runs scored and 2 stolen bases. Woodinville's Jeff Wyner drove in 2 runs with a first inning double, while senior Luke Taylor was 3-for-4 with an RBI.
- Bothell 7, Ballard 6 - A hard fought battle went the way of the Cougars, as they stranded the tying run on third base in their 7-6 win over Ballard. The Beavers had just four hits, but made the most of them, getting the tying run within 90 feet before grounding out to end the game. Dain Gilbert and Gene Watson doubled for Bothell, who locked up the Crown Division #2 seed with the victory. Freshman Rory Graf-Brennan continued his impressive rookie season, going 2-for-4 with a double and 2 RBI for Ballard, who currently sits a game behind Woodinville and LW at 6-9.
- Inglemoor 7, Roosevelt 2 - The Vikings continued their magical season, scoring a 7-2 win over Roosevelt on Friday night. Seniors Marc Dickerson (triple, 3 RBI) and Ethan Yeo (1-for-2, 2 RBI) paced the Inglemoor offense, while junior Dustin Doucette picked four strong innings for the win. A 5-run third inning was all she wrote for the Roughriders, who got hits from Reid Martinez and Colin Noteboom. Inglemoor improved to 13-2 with the win, a full four games ahead of second place Bothell.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Friday (4/30) Preview
My apologies for falling behind a bit on the recaps. It's been a busy week! I'll be sure to get caught up over the weekend as we head into crunch time.
First off, here's a quick recap of the results over the past couple days:
Wednesday, 4/28
Bothell 5, LW 3
Inglemoor 10, Woodinvlle 2
Ballard 7, Roosevelt 3
Issaquah 6, Skyline 2
Thursday, 4/29
Newport 6, Garfield 1
LW 14, Roosevelt 8 (continuation of Monday's suspended game)
The current standings reflect that 6 of the 8 playoff spots have been decided, with Bothell the latest team to clinch a spot in the KingCo playoffs, which start Saturday, May 8th. The two playoff spots up for grabs are in the Crown Division, with three teams fighting for two spots. Two of those teams meet up this afternoon at 4:00 pm, when Lake Washington (6-8) hosts Woodinville (7-7) at Lee Johnson Field. The third team still in the running is Ballard (6-8), who travels to Bothell to take on the Cougars (8-6) at 6:00 pm. Ballard and Woodinville meet in the season finale next Tuesday, so meaningful baseball looks like it will be played through the end of the regular season.
In the Crest Division, a battle for supremacy between two long-time rivals takes place this afternoon at Newport as the Knights (10-4) host first place Issaquah (11-3) at 4:00 pm. The game has been designated "Coach Albo Day", a tribute to the long-time Newport head baseball coach Bob Albo. An Eagles win will put them one step closer to a division title, with Redmond (9-4) still alive. The Mustangs take on Issaquah in the season finale on Tuesday. Skyline (7-7) is firmly entrenched as the #4 seed.
First off, here's a quick recap of the results over the past couple days:
Wednesday, 4/28
Bothell 5, LW 3
Inglemoor 10, Woodinvlle 2
Ballard 7, Roosevelt 3
Issaquah 6, Skyline 2
Thursday, 4/29
Newport 6, Garfield 1
LW 14, Roosevelt 8 (continuation of Monday's suspended game)
The current standings reflect that 6 of the 8 playoff spots have been decided, with Bothell the latest team to clinch a spot in the KingCo playoffs, which start Saturday, May 8th. The two playoff spots up for grabs are in the Crown Division, with three teams fighting for two spots. Two of those teams meet up this afternoon at 4:00 pm, when Lake Washington (6-8) hosts Woodinville (7-7) at Lee Johnson Field. The third team still in the running is Ballard (6-8), who travels to Bothell to take on the Cougars (8-6) at 6:00 pm. Ballard and Woodinville meet in the season finale next Tuesday, so meaningful baseball looks like it will be played through the end of the regular season.
In the Crest Division, a battle for supremacy between two long-time rivals takes place this afternoon at Newport as the Knights (10-4) host first place Issaquah (11-3) at 4:00 pm. The game has been designated "Coach Albo Day", a tribute to the long-time Newport head baseball coach Bob Albo. An Eagles win will put them one step closer to a division title, with Redmond (9-4) still alive. The Mustangs take on Issaquah in the season finale on Tuesday. Skyline (7-7) is firmly entrenched as the #4 seed.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Inglemoor Clinches Crown Division
Two of Monday's rainouts were played on Tuesday, with the LW-Roosevelt continuation being postponed until Thursday afternoon.
- Inglemoor 11, Ballard 0 - Senior lefthander Spencer Trautman shutout the Beavers, leading Inglemoor to the Crown Division title with an 11-0 win. Trautman allowed just 2 hits and didn't walk a batter in a five inning complete game. Ethan Yeo homered and drove in two for the Vikings, who will enter the KingCo tournament as the #1 seed out of the Crown. Mitchell Gonsolus and Marc Dickerson each had two hits and two RBI, contributing to Inglemoor's 4-run third and 7-run fourth inning. Freshman Rory Graf-Brennan doubled for Ballard, who fell a 1/2 game behind Lake Washington for the Crown's final playoff spot.
- Bothell 2, Woodinville 0 - Seniors Evan Hudson and Luke Taylor locked up in a classic pitcher's duel, with the Cougars scoring single runs in the fourth and seventh innings to win 2-0. Hudson went the distance, allowing just 4 hits and 3 walks while striking out 7. Michael Marriott and Jason Smith drove in the Bothell runs, helping the Cougs pull into a second place tie with the Falcons at 7-6. Taylor was the tough luck loser, allowing just 2 earned runs over six strong innings. Sophomore T.C. Florentine had two hits, including a seventh inning double for Woodinville.
Crest Plays Monday, Crown Washed Out
Weather played havoc with the Crown Division schedule, postponing two games and leaving a third suspended on Monday. The Crest Division was unaffected however, and saw a new leader emerge following Monday's play.
Crest Division
Crest Division
- Issaquah 11, Eastlake 1 - The Eagles scored five runs in each of the first two innings en route to an 11-1 5-inning win over Eastlake. Shane Yarnell kept his record unblemished, improving to 6-0 in KingCo play and helping Issaquah claim sole possession of first place at 10-3. The senior right hander scattered five hits while striking out 5, allowing just a single run in the fourth inning. Yarnell continued to swing the bat well too, collecting 2 hits and 2 RBI. Spencer Rogers continued his amazing season, finishing the afternoon 3-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI. Connor Hanson drove in the lone run for the Wolves, who lost their ninth straight.
- Skyline 3, Newport 1 - Senior Peyton Harrod made a triumphant return to the Spartan rotation, pitching a complete game in Skyline's 3-1 win over Newport. The start was the first of the season for Harrod, who missed much of the season with an arm injury. He was brilliant on this afternoon, allowing just a run on 3 hits while striking out 5. He was aided offensively by junior Nate Litka, who was 2-for-3 with a home run and 2 runs scored. Trase Tam Sing hit a solo home run for the Knights lone tally. With the loss, Newport fell one game behind Issaquah in the Crest Division.
- Garfield 11, Redmond 8 - The Bulldogs jumped out to an 8-3 lead after four innings and held on, topping Redmond in a slugfest, 11-8. Senior shortstop Jack Jajewski had a huge game, going 3-for-4 with a double, triple and six RBI. Sophomore John Trupin picked up the win and also chipped in with 2 hits and 3 runs scored at the plate. Redmond's juniors Michael Conforto and Dylan Davis each homered in the loss, which left the 'Stangs a game behind Issaquah for the division lead.
- Lake Washington 8, Roosevelt 8 (suspended, top 8th) - In a game played through steady rain and mud, the Roughriders scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh to force extra innings before the umpires stopped the contest. The game will resume on Thursday at 3:45, with the Kangs having runners on first and third with no outs in the top of the 8th inning.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Week 5 KingCo Awards
KingCo 4A Baseball - Players of the Week
Week 5: April 19-24, 2010
Crest Division
Player of the Week: Dylan Davis, Jr., Redmond
Also nominated: Trase Tam Sing, Newport; Spencer Rogers, Issaquah
Pitcher of the Week: Shane Yarnell, Sr., Issaquah
Also nominated: None
Crown Division
Player of the Week: Brian McAfee, Jr., Bothell
Also nominated: None
Pitcher of the Week: Ryan Garrett, Sr., Ballard
Also nominated: Trevor Dunlap, LW
Week 5: April 19-24, 2010
Crest Division
Player of the Week: Dylan Davis, Jr., Redmond
Also nominated: Trase Tam Sing, Newport; Spencer Rogers, Issaquah
Pitcher of the Week: Shane Yarnell, Sr., Issaquah
Also nominated: None
Crown Division
Player of the Week: Brian McAfee, Jr., Bothell
Also nominated: None
Pitcher of the Week: Ryan Garrett, Sr., Ballard
Also nominated: Trevor Dunlap, LW
KingCo 4A Playoff Format
The 2010 KingCo playoffs start in less than two weeks on Saturday, 5/8. Here's a quick look at the tournament layout...
Tournament Format / Notes
First Round Matchups - Saturday, 5/8
Playoff Outlook
Four teams have already clinched spots in the KingCo playoffs. In the Crest Division, Redmond, Newport and Issaquah have all locked up berths and are currently tied for first place at 9-3. Skyline needs just one win or a Garfield loss over the next four games to secure the final playoff spot.
Things are a bit more muddled in the Crown Division. Inglemoor is a lock for the playoffs, and has a three-game lead on the top spot at 10-2. Woodinville currently sits in second place at 7-5, with Bothell one game back at 6-6. Ballard and Lake Washington are tied at 5-7 for the final playoff spot. LW currently holds the tiebreaker, having swept the Beavers in the season series. Roosevelt is two games back at 3-9, but has games with the Kangs and Beavers coming up this week and can make a push by winning those two games.
You can view the full KingCo 4A standings here.
Tournament Format / Notes
- The top four teams in the Crown and Crest divisions qualify for the playoffs
- The entire first round will be played on Saturday, 5/8
- All games will be played at Woodinville HS, with the exception of two loser's bracket games on Monday, 5/11 which will be played at Inglemoor HS
- The two teams that win each of their first two games will play in the KingCo championship game on Thursday, 5/13
- The KingCo Champion will automatically qualify for the State tournament
- The KingCo Runner-up will host the Greater St. Helen's League (GSHL) #2 seed on Saturday, 5/15 for a trip to State
- The KingCo #3 seed (determined through the losers bracket) will travel to the GSHL #1 seed on Saturday, 5/15 for the final berth to State
- View the entire tournament bracket here.
First Round Matchups - Saturday, 5/8
- 10:00 am - Crown #3 vs. Crest #2
- 1:00 pm - Crest #4 vs. Crown #1
- 4:00 pm - Crest #3 vs. Crown #2
- 7:00 pm - Crown #4 vs. Crest #1
Playoff Outlook
Four teams have already clinched spots in the KingCo playoffs. In the Crest Division, Redmond, Newport and Issaquah have all locked up berths and are currently tied for first place at 9-3. Skyline needs just one win or a Garfield loss over the next four games to secure the final playoff spot.
Things are a bit more muddled in the Crown Division. Inglemoor is a lock for the playoffs, and has a three-game lead on the top spot at 10-2. Woodinville currently sits in second place at 7-5, with Bothell one game back at 6-6. Ballard and Lake Washington are tied at 5-7 for the final playoff spot. LW currently holds the tiebreaker, having swept the Beavers in the season series. Roosevelt is two games back at 3-9, but has games with the Kangs and Beavers coming up this week and can make a push by winning those two games.
You can view the full KingCo 4A standings here.
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