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BRONCO-11: CBC Out In Final Four, falls to Mexico

By Josh Mathews on August 5, 2015 Baseball, Uncategorized

In another rendition of the Bronco 11 World Series, annually hosted by Chesterfield Baseball Clubs (CBC), the hosting CBC team hoisted the trophy and champions this year. While the home town All-Stars fell short in the final four on Sunday, it was Murietta Valley, California that brought home the second title for The Golden State in three years. CBC won their first two games of the tournament 8-0 and 6-3. In the first game, CBC pitcher Camden Nuckols dominated Lafayette, Indiana firing a one hit shutout, striking out 15 batters. Josiah Harrison had three hits to lead the club, while…

CBC U-13 All-Stars travel to California Tournament

By Press release on August 5, 2015 Baseball, Uncategorized

The Chesterfield Baseball Club (CBC) 13U Pony All-Star team won the three-day East Zone championship tournament in Cranberry Township, PA, on Sunday, July 26, with a score of 18-4 in the final game. The team of 14 players and their two coaches traveled to Whittier, Calif. (outside of Los Angeles), on Thursday, July 30, to play in the Pony-13U World Series. In the first round of the Pony 13U World Series, it was east versus west. CBC faced off against the West Zone Champions of Chula Vista, Calif. They lost 5-2, but the double elimination tournament allowed them to bounced back with…

Corey Anderson

Anderson Sets Sights on Old Dominion

By Josh Mathews on July 8, 2015 Baseball, Uncategorized

Dating back to last summer, L.C. Bird baseball alum Corey Anderson and his mother Sonya Anderson were not sure if he would be able to take the field this spring due to a herinated disc in his back. The injury likely cost Anderson valuable time to be viewed by college coaches. While the injury brought him down, it has not thwarted the young man. As he plays for the Post 284 Pirates this summer at Shepherd Stadium, he is gunning to walk-on at Old Dominion University in the fall. “He’s a gamer, he’s a gritty, competitive kid,” said Post 284…

Boyd, Spiers plunder the Pirates

By Josh Mathews on July 8, 2015 Baseball, Uncategorized

The Post 284 Bucs defeated the rival Pirates last Friday in the first game of a double header that was shortened by rain. Grant Boyd (King College), a graduate of Matoaca High School has been swinging a hot bat over the last week. Boyd, along with Colonial Heights’ slugger Zach Stoupa hit home runs to support the Bucs’ cause as they won 3-0. Boyd also unloaded the bases with a double in the game that was called due to rain. Though not an official game, the Bucs led 6-0. Boyd was converted to a full time pitcher during his freshman…

Jaeckle to Transfer Funds to Landscape Gwaltney Field

By Press release on June 27, 2015 Baseball, Uncategorized

Supervisor Jaeckle has requested the Board transfer $6,275 from the Bermuda District Improvement Fund to the Parks and Recreation Department to purchase and install landscaping as part of a landscape improvement project along the fenceline of Gwaltney Baseball Field at Thomas Dale High School. The board can transfer funds to a county department to provide landscaping which improves public property. The $6,275 must be transferred to the Parks and Recreation Department, and the Department must hire the landscaping contractor in accordance with the Public Procurement Act and pay the contractor directly.

Smith, the Statesman

By Josh Mathews on May 6, 2015 Baseball, Uncategorized

Matoaca baseball, golf, and basketball athlete Sam Smith committed to Richard Bland College to play golf. Smith, a 2013 5A Golf State Champion will be a part of the Statesmen’s inaugural golf team in the fall. He joins Matthew Padgett as a recent Matoaca golf alum to ascend to the next level in the sport. Padgett is a rising sophomore at Bridgewater. In terms of baseball, Smith has been an All-Conference shortstop and was a three-point specialist for the Warriors’ basketball team off the bench this past winter.

BASEBALL PREVIEWS

By Josh Mathews on March 25, 2015 Baseball, Uncategorized

Matoaca 2014 Record: 17-2 Lost in First Round of 5A South Regionals to Mills Godwin Key Players: Sam Smith, senior, shortstop; Austin Sizemore, senior, second base; Kyle Creasy, senior; pitcher Key Departures: Rick Spiers (Randolph-Macon), Grant Boyd (King College), Jamison and Grayson Trower (Maryland-Eastern Shore), Jake Bailey (Bridgewater), Craig Johnson (Christopher Newport) The Warriors lost a bevy of talent last year and a youthful squad heads into battle. Middle infielders Smith (shortstop) and Sizemore (second) will lead the team. Sizemore recently committed to Marymount College. Creasey is headed to Emory and Henry this fall was a solid pitcher last season…

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