Monday, June 15, 2009

Here & There Column 6-16-09


2009 Tri-Valley Central School Modified Boys (B) baseball team.

Tri-Valley Has Outstanding Modified Baseball Season

Modified boys baseball is somewhat of a preparation and training program for seventh and eight graders prior to their entering into high school Junior Varsity and Varsity baseball programs and this years outstanding Tri-Valley Central School modified team record could be a good indication of a bright future for boys baseball in this school district.
The 7th and 8th grade boys modified "B" baseball team at Tri-Valley this year finished its 2009 season with a 12-1-1 record under the excellent direction and coaching of Phil Pompeii.
The team competed against Liberty, Eldred, Livingston Manor, Sullivan West and Fallsburg.
Their only loss and tie game came against Eldred.
Coach Pompeii noted at the conclusion of the season that "as a team they didn't strike out much with only 52 strikeouts in 88 innings of play."
"Teams that put the ball in play at this level tend to do well," the well-liked coach said.
Coach Pompii also made sure that every player on the team played in every game and "they all supported each other when they were on the field."
Giving credit where credit is due the Tri-Valley coach pointed out that "this was a very good fielding team that knew where the ball was going and what the next play should be."
Strong pitching also contributed to the success this team had with Rodney Taylor Jester leading the pitchers with 50 strikeouts in 38 innings of work.
Eight grade team members included Aric Boyes, Rodney Jester, Mike Foster, Kyle Burkey, John Anzano, Troy DeMarmles, Andrew Exner, Cody Exner, Nick Hadden Shatik Smith and Ray Thilberg.
Seventh grade team members included Manny Torres, Brady Rogers, Alex Brown, Ryan Cole, Steven Vogler and Hauk Boyes.
Congratulations to this fine group of young athletes and to the many parents, grandparents and fans who gave strong support to the team throughout the season.



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