Wednesday, May 25, 2011
PREP BASEBALL
SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, W.Va. — Jefferson yielded two runs to Elkins in the second inning and then proceeded with their own bats to chalk up a 10-2 victory and the West Virginia Class AAA Region II championship on Wednesday night at Sager Field.
The Cougars (31-7), who have won a state-record nine state championships, captured the region title for the first time since 2007.
After Elkins (18-6) took its early lead, Jefferson came back in the bottom of the second with a pair of runs on a two-run double by Anthony DiAmario.
In the third, Jefferson took a 3-2 lead when Logan Johnson walked and eventually scored on a fielder’s choice. The scoring continued when J.P. Jones doubled in Cory Mangold and Jamie Richard hit a two-run home run.
DiAmario had a run-scoring single that highlighted a four-run fifth inning.
Tanner Everton pitched the first five innings for the win, allowing five hits and two walks while striking our four. Chris Payne closed it out with two innings of relief.
Richard and DiAmario each had with three hits.
Elkins 020 000 0 — 2 7 0
Jefferson 024 040 x — 10 9 2
Broughton, Dettinger (3), Gainer (5), Elza (6). Everton, Payne (6). WP—Everton, LP—Broughton. HR—J: Richard.
All-Star Classic set for Monday
Municipal Stadium will be the venue Monday for the final prep baseball event of 2011 with the Mid-Atlantic Baseball Classic.
Two games are on the agenda, beginning with the Diamond Stars contest at 1 p.m. The Elite Classic will start at 4 p.m.
Tickets for the doubleheader are $8. Both games are nine-inning contests.
Several top players from the Mid-Atlantic region will be playing, including four who have signed to play at the University of Maryland — Bobby Ruse of C. Milton Wright, Matt Bosse of Calvert Hall, Shane Campbell of Kenwood and K.J. Hockday of John Carroll. In addition, Joseph Vanderplas of Fairfax (Va.), who is committed to Tennessee, will be on hand and is expected to be a first-round pick in the upcoming Major League Baseball draft.
Most of the Washington County senior stars will play in the Diamond Stars game.
The Elite Classic roster includes Ryne Willard (Smithsburg), Connor Arnone (Williamsport), Ty Benson (North Hagerstown) and Hagerstown native Christian Binford (Mercersburg Academy).
PREP SOFTBALL
Hyndman 10, Southern Fulton 6
HYNDMAN, Pa. — Maddie Mellott and Kayla Chilcote had two RBIs each for Southern Fulton in a PIAA District 5 first-round playoff loss to Hyndman.
Taylor Leasure and Kelsey White each had a double for the Indians (10-9).
Southern Fulton 104 001 0 — 6 10 5
Hyndman 224 020 x — 10 13 0
White and Leasure. Willison and Swauger. WP — Willison. LP — White (6-5). HR — H: Willison 3 (1st, one on; 2nd one on; 5th, one on).
YOUTH BASEBALL
Clear Spring Little League
John Salvatore Yankees 17, American Legion Orioles 15
Yankees: Cody Uchima, Benjamin Porter 4 hits each; Logan Helser, Kaitlin Lowry, Andrew Ray, Matthew Staley, Calabe Younker, Jeremiah McCauley 2 hits each; Clay Gross 3 hits.
Orioles: Jillian Crowder, Jakob Hull 4 hits each; Clayton Boyer, Jackson Miller 3 hits each; Coleman Bragunier, Julian Baker, McCoy Naile, Riley Witmer, Todd Yost 2 hits each.
Conococheague Little League
Red Men 7, Tony’s Pizza 2
Red Men: Caden Keplinger, Zack Carpenter 2 hits each.
Tony’s: Logan Wilmoth 6 Ks.
Broad Run 15, Lions 3
Broad Run: Jaustin Itnyre, Trevor Knode 3 hits each; Dylan Barkdoll, Jason Getel, Deaundre Gonzales 2 hits each.
Conococheague Minor League
Yankees 12, Tony’s Pizza 4
Yankees: Corey Jamison, Dylan Kline 3 hits each; Eddie Lough, Andrew Kelbaugh, Evan Wright, John Paul Felder 2 hits each.
Federal Little League
Kiwanis 10, Exchange 1
Kiwanis: Malik Carey 4 hits, grand slam; Ben Quirple 7 Ks.
Exchange: Michael Brady 3 hits.
Federal Minor League
Dr. Handyman 17, Greene Turtle 12
Dr. Handyman: Alex Duncan 3 hit; Tyler Dillard, Brandon Dillard, Patrick Kinman, Brooks Alshire 2 hits each.
Greene Turtle: Maia Mathias, Alex Watson 2 hits each.
Federal Minor League
Abeles Investment Group 15, O’Connor JTT 6
Abeles: Tyler Remsburg, Braden Kolb 3 hits, 3 RBIs each; Ethan Zimmerman 2 hits, HR, 3 RBIs; Dylan Kolb 2 hits; Cole Jimenez grand slam.
O’Connor: Braydon Shives 2 hits; Johnnie Davis 2 hits, 4 RBIs.
Hagerstown PONY League
UAW 9, Susquehanna Bank 6
UAW: Matt Clopper 5 Ks; Casey Elbin 3 hits; Chase Eichelberger 3 hits, HR, 5 RBIs; J.J. Cooper 3 hits, HR, 2 RBIs; Andrew Sindaco 2 hits, HR.
Susquehanna: Airin Martin 4 hits, HR; Colby Byers 2 HRs, 4 RBIs.
FOP 3, Firefighters 2
FOP: Jeff Bennett 10 Ks.
Firefighters: Trent Rider 9 Ks.
Goodwill 8, Centra Bank 7
Goodwill: Michael Brechbill 5 Ks; Brandon Taylor 2 hits, HR, 2 RBIs.
Centra: Riley Lazich HR, 2 RBIs; Conner Litton 2 hits, HR, 2 RBIs.
Halfway Little League
Valley Storage Bins 8, Sharrett 1
Valley: Tate Hopkins 2 hits.
Sharrett: Jordon Wood 2 hits, HR.
Carpet Gallery 12, Sharrett 0
Carpet Gallery: Bryce Ruppenthal 3 hits, HR, 12 Ks; Harrison Barger, Mike McCook 2 hits, HR each; J.P. Melby, Camryn Keller 2 hits each.
Sharrett: Ryan Downs 2 hits.
Junior Interleague
Sportlsand 13, Thompson’s Gas 3
Sportsland: Kyler Lynch 11 Ks, 4 hits, grand slam, 7 RBIs; C.J. Henson 2 hits, HR.
Thompson’s: Anthony Bizzell 2 hits.
Homewood (Conococheague ) 11, Buffalo Wild Wings (Valley) 10
Homewood: Nick McCoy, John Davies, Joseph Pike, T.J. Peer, Michael Myers 2 hits each; Christopher Pike 7 Ks.
Buffalo: Zack Keener 2 hits.
Maugansville Little League
Maugans Oil 19, Home Care 2
Maugans Oil: Jacob Carbaugh, Zack Toth 3 hits each; Justin Akins 2 hits; Micky Haupt 2 hits, HR.
National Little League
Crampton 14, Funkstown Legion 3
Crampton: Dawson Hottinger 6 Ks; Chandler Penn 2 hits, HR; Cody Crawford, Jamerion Doleman, Brock Penn, Jordan Row 2 hits each.
Funkstown: Kyle Gilbert, Sawyer Rachor 2 hits each.
Sharpsburg Little League
C&C 19, BMB Construction 3
C&C: Cameron Cline 9 Ks; Patrick Dixon, Evan Grimm 2 hits each; Wade Eschinger HR, 5 RBIs.
Smithsburg Little Sluggers
Wolfe’s Den 9, First Secure Shred 8
Wolfe’s Den: Daniel Thomas, Jordan Ingram, Connor Weaver, Diego Rivera, Antonio Roldan 3 hits each.
First Secure: Will Morrison, Jake Neff, Jason Liesinger 3 hits each; Jesse Liesinger 2 hits.
Meadows Insurance 10, Jeter Paving 0
Meadows: Mitchell Schooler, Jackson Sindaco combined 1-hitter.
South Mountain Little League
Aladdin 7, Maugansville Ruritan 3
Aladdin: James Merson 2 hits; Travis Stone 5 Ks; Bradley Enfield 4 Ks.
Maugansville: Ryan Barton 4 Ks.
Washington County Senior League
Funkstown Tavern 10, Maugansville Ruritan 6
Funkstown: Nick Fratrick, John Rowe, Ron Gentile, Tom Hyme 4 hits each.
Holcim US 10, A.J. Construction 6
Valley Little League 7-8
Collins’ 10, Huntzberry 10
Collins’: Nick Bono 3 hits; Jackson Reed, Morgan Kolich, Josh Perez 2 hits each.
Huntzberry: Evan Smith, Colin Whitt, Mikhia Evans, Rhyan Day 3 hits each; Matt Ryan, Cole McKeever, Luke Barnes, Drew Talbert 2 hits each.
West End Little League
Coca-Cola 12, VFW 2
Coca-Cola: Tyler Baker 3 hits; Xavier Dominguez 2 hits; Baker, Dominguez combined 1-hitter.
YOUTH SOCCER
HAYSL U12 Co-ed Tournament
Smurfs of Doom 7, Boonsboro ‘Team 7’ 3
Smurfs: Reilly Weisman 2 goals; Derrick Jack goal, 3 assists; Bright Djampa goal, 2 assists; Sean O’Callaghan goal, assist, 2 saves; Frank Wega, Caleb Lopez goal each.
Boonsboro: Noah Eckel goal, 2 assists; Ryan Eikens, Blake Marker goal each; Aidan Walent 7 saves; Bryce Cholewicki 3 saves.
Smurfs of Doom 7, HAYSL ‘Team 4’ 0
Smurfs: Caleb Lopez 3 goals; Reilly Weisman goal, assist, 5 saves; Bright Djampa, Frank Wega, Derrick Jack goal each; Darren Chea 2 assists.
Championship game
Smurfs of Doom 5, Blue Thunder 1
Smurfs: Derrick Jack, Aaron Cantner 2 goals each; Reilly Weisman goal; Bright Djampa 2 assists; Andre Sherrell, Caleb Lopez assist each; Brandi Binkley, Sean O’Callaghan 3 saves each.
Thunder: Sarah Cartwright goal; Chandler Freed 5 saves; Tori Freed 4 saves; William Young 3 saves.
ADULT SOFTBALL
Washington County Co-Ed League
Conrad Law 19, Boyers 15
Conrad: Suzi Abeles, Todd Smith, Beth Burdick 4 hits each.
Deafnet 27, Rhodes Computers 8
Deafnet: J.R. Fraley 4 hits, 2 RBIs; Roger Ortega 3 hits, 3 RBIs; Michelle Edwards 5 RBIs; Shannon Eierman 2 RBIs.
GOLF
Nyswaner scores ace
Tom Nyswaner of Middletown, Md., carded a hole-in-one Wednesday during the MHS Soccer Alumni Tournament at Black Rock Golf Course.
Nyswaner, who has been playing golf for 30 years, used a 9-iron to score his ace on No. 2, a par-3, 118-yard hole.
Ron Engle, Kyle Pritts and Chuck Gray were members of the foursome who witnessed the shot.
Beaver Creek MISGA
Best 2 ball of 4
1. (120) John Eaton, Andy Reed, Rudell Ahalt, Dave Smith.
2. (121) Gary Haas, Curtis Kendall, Joe Burke, Tom Janus.
3. (122) Harry Pearce, Ray Larsen, Don Cables, John Werking.
BRIEFS
Orioles to attend softball dinner
Slugger Luke Scott and pitcher Brad Bergesen of the Baltmore Orioles, along with former Oriole Scott McGregor, will be the featured guests at the Hagerstown Church Softball League’s annual sports dinner June 9 at Tri-State Fellowship in Hagerstown. The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased from any of the league’s coaches or at the Hagerstown Fairgrounds concession stand on weeknights or at Kamelot Florist.
For information, contact Mike Kelbaugh at 301-223-4556 or visit the league’s website at www.HagerstownAreaChurchSoftball.com.
Gaels need volleyball coach
St. Maria Goretti is looking for a junior varsity head volleyball coach/varsity assistant. Anyone interested in coaching should contact Goretti athletic director David Blenckstone at 301-739-4266, ext. 129.
PREP BASEBALL
SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, W.Va. — Jefferson yielded two runs to Elkins in the second inning and then proceeded with their own bats to chalk up a 10-2 victory and the West Virginia Class AAA Region II championship on Wednesday night at Sager Field.
The Cougars (31-7), who have won a state-record nine state championships, captured the region title for the first time since 2007.
After Elkins (18-6) took its early lead, Jefferson came back in the bottom of the second with a pair of runs on a two-run double by Anthony DiAmario.
In the third, Jefferson took a 3-2 lead when Logan Johnson walked and eventually scored on a fielder’s choice. The scoring continued when J.P. Jones doubled in Cory Mangold and Jamie Richard hit a two-run home run.
DiAmario had a run-scoring single that highlighted a four-run fifth inning.
Tanner Everton pitched the first five innings for the win, allowing five hits and two walks while striking our four. Chris Payne closed it out with two innings of relief.
Richard and DiAmario each had with three hits.
Elkins 020 000 0 — 2 7 0
Jefferson 024 040 x — 10 9 2
Broughton, Dettinger (3), Gainer (5), Elza (6). Everton, Payne (6). WP—Everton, LP—Broughton. HR—J: Richard.
All-Star Classic set for Monday
Municipal Stadium will be the venue Monday for the final prep baseball event of 2011 with the Mid-Atlantic Baseball Classic.
Two games are on the agenda, beginning with the Diamond Stars contest at 1 p.m. The Elite Classic will start at 4 p.m.
Tickets for the doubleheader are $8. Both games are nine-inning contests.
Several top players from the Mid-Atlantic region will be playing, including four who have signed to play at the University of Maryland — Bobby Ruse of C. Milton Wright, Matt Bosse of Calvert Hall, Shane Campbell of Kenwood and K.J. Hockday of John Carroll. In addition, Joseph Vanderplas of Fairfax (Va.), who is committed to Tennessee, will be on hand and is expected to be a first-round pick in the upcoming Major League Baseball draft.
Most of the Washington County senior stars will play in the Diamond Stars game.
The Elite Classic roster includes Ryne Willard (Smithsburg), Connor Arnone (Williamsport), Ty Benson (North Hagerstown) and Hagerstown native Christian Binford (Mercersburg Academy).
PREP SOFTBALL
Hyndman 10, Southern Fulton 6
HYNDMAN, Pa. — Maddie Mellott and Kayla Chilcote had two RBIs each for Southern Fulton in a PIAA District 5 first-round playoff loss to Hyndman.
Taylor Leasure and Kelsey White each had a double for the Indians (10-9).
Southern Fulton 104 001 0 — 6 10 5
Hyndman 224 020 x — 10 13 0
White and Leasure. Willison and Swauger. WP — Willison. LP — White (6-5). HR — H: Willison 3 (1st, one on; 2nd one on; 5th, one on).
YOUTH BASEBALL
Clear Spring Little League
John Salvatore Yankees 17, American Legion Orioles 15
Yankees: Cody Uchima, Benjamin Porter 4 hits each; Logan Helser, Kaitlin Lowry, Andrew Ray, Matthew Staley, Calabe Younker, Jeremiah McCauley 2 hits each; Clay Gross 3 hits.
Orioles: Jillian Crowder, Jakob Hull 4 hits each; Clayton Boyer, Jackson Miller 3 hits each; Coleman Bragunier, Julian Baker, McCoy Naile, Riley Witmer, Todd Yost 2 hits each.
Conococheague Little League
Red Men 7, Tony’s Pizza 2
Red Men: Caden Keplinger, Zack Carpenter 2 hits each.
Tony’s: Logan Wilmoth 6 Ks.
Broad Run 15, Lions 3
Broad Run: Jaustin Itnyre, Trevor Knode 3 hits each; Dylan Barkdoll, Jason Getel, Deaundre Gonzales 2 hits each.
Conococheague Minor League
Yankees 12, Tony’s Pizza 4
Yankees: Corey Jamison, Dylan Kline 3 hits each; Eddie Lough, Andrew Kelbaugh, Evan Wright, John Paul Felder 2 hits each.
Federal Little League
Kiwanis 10, Exchange 1
Kiwanis: Malik Carey 4 hits, grand slam; Ben Quirple 7 Ks.
Exchange: Michael Brady 3 hits.
Federal Minor League
Dr. Handyman 17, Greene Turtle 12
Dr. Handyman: Alex Duncan 3 hit; Tyler Dillard, Brandon Dillard, Patrick Kinman, Brooks Alshire 2 hits each.
Greene Turtle: Maia Mathias, Alex Watson 2 hits each.
Federal Minor League
Abeles Investment Group 15, O’Connor JTT 6
Abeles: Tyler Remsburg, Braden Kolb 3 hits, 3 RBIs each; Ethan Zimmerman 2 hits, HR, 3 RBIs; Dylan Kolb 2 hits; Cole Jimenez grand slam.
O’Connor: Braydon Shives 2 hits; Johnnie Davis 2 hits, 4 RBIs.
Hagerstown PONY League
UAW 9, Susquehanna Bank 6
UAW: Matt Clopper 5 Ks; Casey Elbin 3 hits; Chase Eichelberger 3 hits, HR, 5 RBIs; J.J. Cooper 3 hits, HR, 2 RBIs; Andrew Sindaco 2 hits, HR.
Susquehanna: Airin Martin 4 hits, HR; Colby Byers 2 HRs, 4 RBIs.
FOP 3, Firefighters 2
FOP: Jeff Bennett 10 Ks.
Firefighters: Trent Rider 9 Ks.
Goodwill 8, Centra Bank 7
Goodwill: Michael Brechbill 5 Ks; Brandon Taylor 2 hits, HR, 2 RBIs.
Centra: Riley Lazich HR, 2 RBIs; Conner Litton 2 hits, HR, 2 RBIs.
Halfway Little League
Valley Storage Bins 8, Sharrett 1
Valley: Tate Hopkins 2 hits.
Sharrett: Jordon Wood 2 hits, HR.
Carpet Gallery 12, Sharrett 0
Carpet Gallery: Bryce Ruppenthal 3 hits, HR, 12 Ks; Harrison Barger, Mike McCook 2 hits, HR each; J.P. Melby, Camryn Keller 2 hits each.
Sharrett: Ryan Downs 2 hits.
Junior Interleague
Sportlsand 13, Thompson’s Gas 3
Sportsland: Kyler Lynch 11 Ks, 4 hits, grand slam, 7 RBIs; C.J. Henson 2 hits, HR.
Thompson’s: Anthony Bizzell 2 hits.
Homewood (Conococheague ) 11, Buffalo Wild Wings (Valley) 10
Homewood: Nick McCoy, John Davies, Joseph Pike, T.J. Peer, Michael Myers 2 hits each; Christopher Pike 7 Ks.
Buffalo: Zack Keener 2 hits.
Maugansville Little League
Maugans Oil 19, Home Care 2
Maugans Oil: Jacob Carbaugh, Zack Toth 3 hits each; Justin Akins 2 hits; Micky Haupt 2 hits, HR.
National Little League
Crampton 14, Funkstown Legion 3
Crampton: Dawson Hottinger 6 Ks; Chandler Penn 2 hits, HR; Cody Crawford, Jamerion Doleman, Brock Penn, Jordan Row 2 hits each.
Funkstown: Kyle Gilbert, Sawyer Rachor 2 hits each.
Sharpsburg Little League
C&C 19, BMB Construction 3
C&C: Cameron Cline 9 Ks; Patrick Dixon, Evan Grimm 2 hits each; Wade Eschinger HR, 5 RBIs.
Smithsburg Little Sluggers
Wolfe’s Den 9, First Secure Shred 8
Wolfe’s Den: Daniel Thomas, Jordan Ingram, Connor Weaver, Diego Rivera, Antonio Roldan 3 hits each.
First Secure: Will Morrison, Jake Neff, Jason Liesinger 3 hits each; Jesse Liesinger 2 hits.
Meadows Insurance 10, Jeter Paving 0
Meadows: Mitchell Schooler, Jackson Sindaco combined 1-hitter.
South Mountain Little League
Aladdin 7, Maugansville Ruritan 3
Aladdin: James Merson 2 hits; Travis Stone 5 Ks; Bradley Enfield 4 Ks.
Maugansville: Ryan Barton 4 Ks.
Washington County Senior League
Funkstown Tavern 10, Maugansville Ruritan 6
Funkstown: Nick Fratrick, John Rowe, Ron Gentile, Tom Hyme 4 hits each.
Holcim US 10, A.J. Construction 6
Valley Little League 7-8
Collins’ 10, Huntzberry 10
Collins’: Nick Bono 3 hits; Jackson Reed, Morgan Kolich, Josh Perez 2 hits each.
Huntzberry: Evan Smith, Colin Whitt, Mikhia Evans, Rhyan Day 3 hits each; Matt Ryan, Cole McKeever, Luke Barnes, Drew Talbert 2 hits each.
West End Little League
Coca-Cola 12, VFW 2
Coca-Cola: Tyler Baker 3 hits; Xavier Dominguez 2 hits; Baker, Dominguez combined 1-hitter.
YOUTH SOCCER
HAYSL U12 Co-ed Tournament
Smurfs of Doom 7, Boonsboro ‘Team 7’ 3
Smurfs: Reilly Weisman 2 goals; Derrick Jack goal, 3 assists; Bright Djampa goal, 2 assists; Sean O’Callaghan goal, assist, 2 saves; Frank Wega, Caleb Lopez goal each.
Boonsboro: Noah Eckel goal, 2 assists; Ryan Eikens, Blake Marker goal each; Aidan Walent 7 saves; Bryce Cholewicki 3 saves.
Smurfs of Doom 7, HAYSL ‘Team 4’ 0
Smurfs: Caleb Lopez 3 goals; Reilly Weisman goal, assist, 5 saves; Bright Djampa, Frank Wega, Derrick Jack goal each; Darren Chea 2 assists.
Championship game
Smurfs of Doom 5, Blue Thunder 1
Smurfs: Derrick Jack, Aaron Cantner 2 goals each; Reilly Weisman goal; Bright Djampa 2 assists; Andre Sherrell, Caleb Lopez assist each; Brandi Binkley, Sean O’Callaghan 3 saves each.
Thunder: Sarah Cartwright goal; Chandler Freed 5 saves; Tori Freed 4 saves; William Young 3 saves.
ADULT SOFTBALL
Washington County Co-Ed League
Conrad Law 19, Boyers 15
Conrad: Suzi Abeles, Todd Smith, Beth Burdick 4 hits each.
Deafnet 27, Rhodes Computers 8
Deafnet: J.R. Fraley 4 hits, 2 RBIs; Roger Ortega 3 hits, 3 RBIs; Michelle Edwards 5 RBIs; Shannon Eierman 2 RBIs.
GOLF
Nyswaner scores ace
Tom Nyswaner of Middletown, Md., carded a hole-in-one Wednesday during the MHS Soccer Alumni Tournament at Black Rock Golf Course.
Nyswaner, who has been playing golf for 30 years, used a 9-iron to score his ace on No. 2, a par-3, 118-yard hole.
Ron Engle, Kyle Pritts and Chuck Gray were members of the foursome who witnessed the shot.
Beaver Creek MISGA
Best 2 ball of 4
1. (120) John Eaton, Andy Reed, Rudell Ahalt, Dave Smith.
2. (121) Gary Haas, Curtis Kendall, Joe Burke, Tom Janus.
3. (122) Harry Pearce, Ray Larsen, Don Cables, John Werking.
BRIEFS
Orioles to attend softball dinner
Slugger Luke Scott and pitcher Brad Bergesen of the Baltmore Orioles, along with former Oriole Scott McGregor, will be the featured guests at the Hagerstown Church Softball League’s annual sports dinner June 9 at Tri-State Fellowship in Hagerstown. The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased from any of the league’s coaches or at the Hagerstown Fairgrounds concession stand on weeknights or at Kamelot Florist.
For information, contact Mike Kelbaugh at 301-223-4556 or visit the league’s website at www.HagerstownAreaChurchSoftball.com.
Gaels need volleyball coach
St. Maria Goretti is looking for a junior varsity head volleyball coach/varsity assistant. Anyone interested in coaching should contact Goretti athletic director David Blenckstone at 301-739-4266, ext. 129.
