Boyd Buchanan 2015 News Feed

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I'll try and drop events happening around baseball team in this feed for the upcoming season for Boyd Buchanan which should be another solid year at the Swamp.

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Senior Josh Antwine

Signs Letter of Intent

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Boyd-Buchanan senior

Josh Antwine

signed Thursday to continue his baseball career at Tennessee Temple University. He wanted to get his decision out of the way before his final season with the Buccaneers, and he picked Temple over Bryan, Young Harris and colleges in Missouri and Pennsylvania. "It had a lot to do with being a smaller school and a Christian school and being close to my parents, and Coach [Greg] Bartley is a real great guy. I want to spend the next four years playing for a guy I can look up to and respect," said Antwine, a 6-foot-3, 165-pounder who batted .338 with an on-base percentage of .520 last spring. He caught for the Bucs and "also can play on the dirt or in the outfield," said Bartley, who saw him this summer as a pitcher. "He's got a lot of upside. He'll probably play somewhere in the field as well as pitching, and he can hit it pretty good," the coach added. "He's just a good all-around athlete, and he's a high-academic and high-character guy."

 

Edited October 15, 2014 by skydogg25

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Cyclones roll through Southeast Q

 

 

Matt Rodriguez      

 

 

Published: Sunday, September 28, 2014

 

 

EMERSON, Ga. – As another weekend comes to an end at the must-see Perfect Game Park South at LakePoint, another automatic paid invitation to the coveted WWBA World Championship in Jupiter, Fla. was won. The Chattanooga Cyclones were all smiles when holding the WWBA Southeast Qualifier #2 Champions banner for the team photo after knocking off MBA Pride Elite in convincing fashion.

“It feels awesome,†said Chattanooga Cyclones head coach George Koontz. “A lot of these guys have been with us for four or five years and we’ve got probably two or three pro prospects, but we’re mainly just a blue collar grind-it-out team and I think you saw that here.â€

The big inning in the championship victory was highlighted by a two-RBI double to left field off the bat of Hunter Oliver, which broke a 1-1 tie at the time and gave the Cyclones a 3-1 inning. Cade Evans contributed to the cause with a big two-out RBI single to left field to make it 5-1 before a couple of walks and a wild pitch would cap off the big inning.

“We’ve been to the round of sixteen before, but this is the first thing we’ve ever won that’s Perfect Game, so it’s huge for the program and huge for the guys,†Koontz said. “It means a lot to the program.â€

For many of the Cyclones players, it’s a long awaited opportunity to show professional scouts and college recruiters what they can do at the highest level of amateur baseball on the biggest stage Perfect Game has to offer.

“They’re really pumped,†said Koontz. “I think we’ve got a chance if we can get everybody healthy. We’ve got a couple of our pitchers that aren’t healthy, but if we can get them healthy then we can go down there and compete.â€

It was not an easy path to the championship for Chattanooga, who battled to beat many good teams like the East Cobb Astros 17u, the BigStix Gamers 18u, and TGBA Blue Borcherding en route to a 5-0 record entering the title game.

The Cyclones outscored opponents 26-7 on its way to a No. 4 seed in the playoffs. As a team, they tallied 44 hits (44-for-151) and finished the tournament with a .291 batting average and .419 on-base percentage.

The pitching played a huge role in the Cyclones’ tournament run, surrendering just five earned runs through 41 innings of work. The staff combined for an impressive 0.85 earned run average and a respectable 1.20 WHIP (walks/hits per innings pitched).

“We’ve been pumped all weekend and have played better at each stage,†Koontz said. “We’ve actually played better in the playoffs than we did in our pool, so I’m really so proud of these guys.â€

The Cyclones offense had six different players with at least 15 plate appearances hit over .300 on the weekend with Cade Evans leading the way at .389, while the pitching staff saw complete game performances out of Cole Vaughn, Jackson Bell, and Nick Gaddis.

“We’ve got some core guys here that have been with us since they were 12-years-old and they love each other and because of that, it comes out,†said Koontz.

The excitement was evident among the close-knit group, who were eager to pose for a team picture with the banner that reads ‘CHAMPIONS’. You could catch several players talking to each other about their well-deserved trip to Jupiter. They sounded just as eager to take advantage of the big-stage opportunity they will get at the end of October.

“We’ve got as many sophomores on this team as we do seniors, so I think the core of these guys that are younger are gonna be heard from for a while,†Koontz added.

Calling all coaches and scouts: be sure to check out this youthful yet battle-tested Chattanooga Cyclones squad while you’re in Jupiter. You won’t be disappointed.

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Boyd-Buchanan's Anderson Signs Baseball Grant To Temple Pitcher/Infielder Set Up For Strong Final Season With Bucs

Thursday, November 06, 2014 - by Larry Fleming

 

Skyler Anderson, who as a junior helped Boyd-Buchanan reach the 2014 Class A state baseball tournament, signed a scholarship with Tennessee Temple University on Thursday at the high school on Thursday.

Anderson chose the Crusaders over Lee University and Carson-Newman College.

“Temple coach (Greg) Barley is going to allow me to play every day and also pitch,†Anderson said. “Lee and Carson-Newman wanted me to pitch. I’m extremely happy to get to contribute every day and I think that’s how I can best help my team win.

 

At Boyd-Buchanan, Anderson has played shortstop, third base and in the outfield, in addition to getting time on the mound.

He’s not sure where Bartley plans to use him once he arrives at Temple.

“I really like the infield best,†Anderson said. “You’re more involved there than in the outfield.â€

Anderson, who made his decision to join Temple on Monday, has visited the school’s campus twice, but points out the university will be on a new campus in the Woodland Park area starting in his freshman year.

“That’s exciting too,†he said.

First up, however, is Anderson’s senior year with the Bucs.

Boyd-Buchanan coach Josh Rider believes Anderson has a bright future at the college level, based on what he’s been able to do for the Bucs’ program thus far.

“I’m excited for him getting the opportunity to play college ball at a place like Temple,†Rider said. “I know he wants to play every day because he talked about that a lot with his parents and thought long and hard about it. He plays good defense and is a good hitter, too.

“With Skyler, playing every day took precedence over pitching one or two times a week. Plus, he’s going to get a good education at Temple at the same time.â€

Anderson was instrumental in helping the Bucs capture region and sectional titles en route to their second state tournament appearance last spring.

The Bucs opened state play by beating Forrest, 11-1, and lost to Jackson Christian, 6-1, in the second round. The Bucs were eliminated by Goodpasture, 13-5, later the same day.

Anderson batted .363 and posted an 8-3 pitching record with a 1.45 ERA as a junior and will be a key player this spring in his final season with the Bucs.

On the mound last season, Anderson had 73 strikeouts in 78 innings and threw a no-hitter against Grace Baptist Academy in the opening round of the District 5-A tournament.

This fall Anderson played with the Team Exposure, batting .586 with 17 RBIs, recording 25 strikeouts in 19.1 innings and giving up just three earned runs.   

“I think we’re going to be really good this year,†Anderson said. “I believe can get back to state with a chance to win it. All of our pitchers are back and we only lost two key seniors from last year’s team. With this year’s seniors and a good group of juniors, we’re all ready to step up and fill our roles.â€

Rider expects Anderson to fill several roles this spring.

“First and foremost, he’s going to be one of our best leaders on and off the field, which he’s been his whole high school career,†Rider said. “He’s one of our best pitchers and when he’s not pitching, he plays third base and he’s a good offensive weapon for us.

“Skyler could be a .400 hitter, but I’m not sure right now where he’ll be in the lineup. He can drive in a bunch of runs and run the bases. He’s a huge benefit for us no matter where he bats in the lineup.â€

(E-mail Larry Fleming at larryfleming44@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @larryfleming44)

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Sewell Continues Family Tradition At Freed-Hardeman Boyd-Buchanan Pitcher Signs Baseball Grant With Lions

Tuesday, December 16, 2014 - by Larry Fleming

Boyd-Buchanan senior John Sewell has signed a combination academic/athletic scholarship to play baseball at Freed-Hardeman University. Sewell is seated, front, and surrounded by family members.

It’s not a surprise that Boyd-Buchanan’s John Sewell has decided to further his baseball career at Freed Hardeman University.

Why?

Sewell is a darn good left-handed pitcher/first baseman.

His grandfather, Dr., Milton Sewell, was formerly the president at Freed Hardeman from 1990-2008 and still is a chancellor at the university in Henderson, Tenn.

His father, Shannon, is a FHU alumnus.

His mother, Karen, graduated from Shorter College where she played basketball and got her master’s degree at, you guessed it, FHU.

“We’re a tight-knit family and I already had a feel for the campus when I visited in October,†John Sewell said Tuesday. “I’ve been around Freed Hardeman all my life.â€

And, one more thing.

Sewell considered Harding University in Searcy, Ark., and Maryville (Tenn.) College.

Eventually, Sewell narrowed his choices to FHU and Harding.

He chose FHU, a member of the NAIA TranSouth Athletic Conference, and signed with the Lions on Monday.

What was the deciding factor for Sewell, aside from the strong family connection?

“Freed Hardeman offered me (a scholarship) and Harding didn’t,†he said.

Sewell will receive a combination academic/athletic scholarship – weighted heavily toward academics – to pitch for Lions coach Johnathan Estes, who is entering his sixth season at the Henderson, Tenn., school. Sewell is expected to play some at first base with the Lions.

“I would rather pitch,†Sewell said, “but I really like playing first base, too. Freed’s baseball program has really been successful lately. Last year they had 10 of 20 player of the week (honors) in the TranSouth Conference.â€

Boyd-Buchanan coach Josh Rider is likely to use Sewell in a dual role this coming season as well.

“He’s going to be in our four-man rotation,†said Rider, who graduated from FHU in 2004. “And he’s going to have the opportunity to play first base and I want to use him some as our designated hitter. Offensively, he bats right-handed and has some pop in his bat and drives the ball to the outfield. I think he’s has the potential to hit with power and fill that void left by Jim Cardwell and Nathan Murrell when they (graduated).â€

As a junior, Sewell posted a 1-1 record with 2.30 ERA. He played this fall with Turner Baseball Academy and had a 1-1 record and 2.86 ERA in five appearances.

“John is 6-3, left-handed and a kid with a lot of potential,†Rider said. “That’s hard for a college coach to turn down.† 

What does Sewell want to achieve in his senior season with the Bucs?

“I want us to have fun and go as far as we can in the playoffs,†he said. “I want to come back with a (championship) ring.â€

The Bucs reached the 2013 Class A state tournament, but was eliminated in a 13-5 loss to Goodpasture. Sewell was the starting pitcher in that game.

Earlier the same day, Boyd-Buchanan was beaten by Jackson Christian, 6-1, to set up the win-or-go-home showdown against Goodpasture.

(E-mail Larry Fleming at larryfleming44@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @larryfleming44)

Edited December 17, 2014 by skydogg25

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Bucs build momentum with 13-4 victory over Hixson

By: Lance Stokes

Chattanooga, Tenn. -- Boyd-Buchanan’s offense led the way for the Bucs Saturday afternoon against  the Hixson Wildcats, securing a solid 13-4 victory.

Two quick runs in the top of the first and lights out pitching from Bucs starter Brandon Willingham had Boyd Buchanan in the driver's seat from the very beginning.

Willingham got a ground out followed by two strike outs of his own to close out the first inning.

“He (Willingham) is a junior for us and one of our top pitchers so we knew we would be in good shape with himâ€, Buccaneer coach Josh Rider said.

The Boyd-Bucs offense would would continue to roll in the top of the second and never look back.

The Bucs scored six runs to force the Wildcats into a pitching change. However, this would do little good for the Wildcats as Boyd-Buchanan would score four more runs this inning, giving them a commanding 10-0 lead after just two innings of play.

Coach Rider said, “When you are able to jump out on a team early, you just have to focus on finishing the job up after that.â€

Willingham did just that for the Bucs,  pitching a no-hitter after three full innings of work.

The scoring did not let up much for the Bucs as they would get three more runs in the final innings of play. Hixson managed four runs after a pitching change in the fourth for the Bucs, but it was too little too late for the Wildcats as the Buccaneers took the victory 13-4.

Despite the solid victory, the Bucs will have little time to celebrate with yet another Tournament game right around the corner.

Coach Rider said, “Going into next game its zero to zero we have to keep being aggressive at the plate and having good at-bats and have good defense.â€

 

Boyd Buchanan avenges early loss to Cleveland

Chattanooga, Tenn. - The Cleveland Blue Raiders had their way with Boyd Buchanan earlier in the season beating the Bucs 13-1. However, this time around in the Pounder Classic at Central High School, the Bucs were the victors by a score of 8-3.

"The difference was our pitching," Boyd Buchanan head coach Josh Rider said of the two games against Cleveland.

"We didn’t pitch very well the last game giving them ten runs in the first inning. They and we knew we had a better team than that. It felt good to come out here and compete."

The Bucs used two explosive innings offensively coupled with a strong performance by starting pitcher Josh Antwine to guide them to the win.

Josh Antwine on the hill for Boyd Buchanan. He got the start and the win 8-2

"Antwine pitched a great game today," Rider said. "He has been working to refine some things this year, and it came out today. His breaking ball was on. He was throwing a lot of strikes with it and getting a lot of swing and misses. We had a good defense to back him up as well."

Despite a mostly successful game for Antwine things didn't start as well as they would end.

The Bucs were the home team at the neutral site giving Cleveland the first opportunity at the plate. After a single and stolen base from Blue Raider Austin Dykes in the first inning, a Hunter Oliver double scored Dykes giving the Raiders an early 1-0 lead.

Even though he gave up the two early hits, Antwine settled down and held the Raiders to just four more hits across the remaining six innings.

Cleveland starter Harbor Jefferson shut down the Boyd Buchanan offense the first three innings until the Buccaneer bats exploded in the fourth resulting in four runs scored.

In the fourth, the Bucs loaded the bases twice, once with no outs. Colby Morgan started off the inning with a bloop single followed by two more singles by Brandon Willingham and Austin Jackson, who went 3-4 on the day. Skylar Anderson would then hit a 2-RBI double into left field to give the Bucs their first lead of the game.

The Bucs loaded the bases once again with just one out, and they capitalized once again. Seth Caudle capped off the fourth inning scoring burst with a 2-RBI single. It appeared the Bucs were in a position to continue to add to their lead, but new Raider pitcher Jake Griffin forced a double play to end the inning.

After working quickly through innings two, three and four, Antwine was tested once again in the fifth.

In the top of the fifth inning, Cleveland reduced the Buc lead after another RBI single from Dykes drove in Emory King with two outs. However, Antwine retired the next Cleveland batter ending the Raider threat.

With a two run lead and the game winding down, the Bucs added some insurance runs in the sixth inning by playing a little small ball in an inning that nearly mirrored the fourth inning.

The first of eight batters in the inning, EJ Matthews, reached first by beating out a throw on an infield hit. Matthews would be brought around the bases thanks to a stolen base and two perfectly executed bunts. Cade Evans picked up an RBI on his bunt by bringing Matthews home in a squeeze situation. Two batters later, Morgan brought in Evans after a single to left field. Willingham ended the scoring for the Bucs after a 2-RBI double.

Just like the fourth inning, the sixth ended in a double play.

Down 8-2 heading into their final at bat, the Raiders didn't go down easily. King led off the inning with a double down the left field line and would later score.

After getting one out, Antwine began to lose his control and hit one batter then walked two straight batters leading to a run for the Raiders.

Willingham came in to relieve Antwine and executed perfectly. Willingham ended the Raider rally by striking out the first two batters he faced securing the Boyd Buchanan victory.

Antwine picked up the win and finished the day pitching six and one-third innings allowing just six hits.

Jackson led the Bucs offensively going 3-4. Anderson, Candle and Willingham each had two RBIs.

Dykes went 2-3 with a walk and two RBIs for the Raiders.

Both teams will continue to compete in the Pounder Classic this weekend. Rider says tournaments like the Pounder Classic are a great way to find out what his team has.

"It makes you see what you have as far as on the mound," Rider said. "You are playing four or five games, and you are going to go through six or seven pitchers. You really see what you have and get your guys a lot of at bats."

  Grissom Rolls Past Boyd-Buchanan For Pounder Classic Title Streaking Tigers Post 9-3 Win To Complete Tourney Sweep

Saturday, March 28, 2015 - by Larry Fleming

Grissom High's Palmer Ford dives safely into third with a triple that scored two teammates in the second inning of the Pounder Classic championship game against Boyd-Buchanan. The Tigers went on to win 9-3. Tigers coach Cory Hamrick, background, watches the play.
- photo by Dennis Norwood

Virgil L. Grissom High’s baseball did accomplished exactly what it wanted to do in Chattanooga this weekend.

The hard-charging Tigers rolled past Boyd-Buchanan, 9-3, Saturday night before a good – and cold -- crowd and captured the Pounder Classic baseball tournament title in impressive fashion.

On a night when the wind chill factor hit 36 in the sixth inning, Grissom completed its Sherman-like march through the three-day tournament by winning five straight games – they never once trailed – and stretched their overall winning streak to seven.

The Tigers now return to their league play on a high note and brimming with confidence.

“We have a lot of appreciation for Central coach Glen Carter inviting us to the tournament,†said Tigers coach Cory Hamrick, who is about midway through his first year at Grissom. “We’re actually lucky to get the chance to play up here. I had been looking for a spring trip and (Soddy-Daisy coach) Jared Hensley and I played college ball together and he told me about this tournament. It was nearly November before we found out for sure we were in and that was really late for us.â€

On March 25, Grissom played at Soddy-Daisy and walked away with a 9-6 win.

Even if Hamrick and the Pounder Classic arranged a deal late, it couldn’t have worked out any better for Grissom and the tournament. The Tigers brought a strong contingent of fans to every game and they left plenty of money all around town.

And Grissom took home some nice hardware.

Grissom steamrolled its first three opponents – Harmony (Fla.), Annisdale (Canada) and Silverdale by a combined score of 43-3, run-ruling all three teams. When it was all over, the Tigers outscored five foes 57-8, averaged 11.4 runs per game with an average margin of victory of 9.8 runs.

Earlier Saturday, the Tigers got past host Central, 5-2, to nail down a spot in the championship game, representing Pool A. The five runs against the Pounders was the Tigers’ tourney-low run production.

In Pool B, Boyd-Buchanan also won four straight and earned the right to challenge the Tigers, who carry 32 players on their varsity roster, including 17 seniors.

The Bucs (7-6), who saw their seven-game winning streak end, came into the title showdown confident.

“We knew they were the real deal,†Bucs coach Josh Rider said. “But we weren’t intimidated. We came over here to win and played like it. I thought we played well, but left 10 runners on in the first five innings and you can’t do that and expect to win.â€

As is their routine, the Tigers jumped out to a quick lead.

Ryan Sivak drew a walk from Bucs starter Skyler Anderson. Justin Foscue struck out and Palmer Ford, who hit his first homer of the season against Central, walked. Josh Sears’ single to right pushed across the game’s first run.

Anderson needed 29 pitches to get out of the first. He didn’t fare much better in the second.

The Bucs’ right-hander walked Ben Lucke and Jake Stamps. Bucs catcher Hunter Payne picked Lucke off second base. Andrew Schreiber doubled Stamps to third and Sivak drove him home with a single into shallow right field.

Ford followed with long two-run triple to center, pushing the Tigers’ lead to 4-0. Sears popped out to end the inning.

Anderson threw 27 pitches in that inning and got through the third with 11, giving him a three-inning total of 67.

In the third, Grissom right-fielder Chance Shawkey took a chance and hit Anderson’s first pitch over the left-field fence for his third homer of the season.

“I was going to swing at the first pitch anyway,†Shawkey said, “and he grooved right down the middle. I got it all.â€

Anderson got out of the inning without further damage and gave way to Brandon Willingham to start the fourth – Willingham gave up a hit, but no runs.

The Tigers came back hard at Willingham an inning later.

Sears singled and was wild-pitched to second. Shawkey walked. So did Collin Wirick.

Bases loaded. None out.

That spelled trouble.

Lucke’s single scored Austin Mann, who was running for Sears.

Shawkey came home on a passed ball.

John Parker, running for Wirick, scored on Stamps’ sacrifice fly.

With two out, Sivak, seeing the infield playing deep, reached on a bunt single and Lucke scored to give the Tigers a comfortable 9-0 lead.

The championship trophy was clearly within Grissom’s grasp.

Hamrick called on reliever Jake Ralph to take over in the Bucs’ sixth inning.

Ralph walked Payne and pinch-hitter Seth Caudle and then Ralph really lost the strike zone, uncorking three wild pitches that scored two of the Bucs’ runs. Cade Evans, who also walked, went to second and third on the errant offerings and jogged home when second baseman Mann booted a groundball hit by Josh Antwine.

Ralph then retired three in a row.

Ben Manush pitched the seventh and closed the Bucs out.

“When you’re in a tournament you might face some good competition or lesser opponents,†Hamrick said. “We faced both here this weekend. My guys played well this week and we’re going home with a nice winning streak.

“Maybe we’ve got this snowball going downhill and it will become an avalanche.â€

Sivak and Sears each went 2-for-3. Sivak scored twice.

Center fielder Colby Morgan went 2-for-4, both singles, to lead the Bucs’ five-hit attack.

“We pitched well and played good defense,†Rider said. “Finishing second in this tournament should be huge for us. We had a great weekend and found out who we are on the mound. Some of our bats came alive, too.

“We won’t face another team like Grissom when we get back to Class A ball.â€

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Sewell Continues Family Tradition At Freed-Hardeman Boyd-Buchanan Pitcher Signs Baseball Grant With Lions

Tuesday, December 16, 2014 - by Larry Fleming

Boyd-Buchanan senior John Sewell has signed a combination academic/athletic scholarship to play baseball at Freed-Hardeman University. Sewell is seated, front, and surrounded by family members.

It’s not a surprise that Boyd-Buchanan’s John Sewell has decided to further his baseball career at Freed Hardeman University.

Why?

Sewell is a darn good left-handed pitcher/first baseman.

His grandfather, Dr., Milton Sewell, was formerly the president at Freed Hardeman from 1990-2008 and still is a chancellor at the university in Henderson, Tenn.

His father, Shannon, is a FHU alumnus.

His mother, Karen, graduated from Shorter College where she played basketball and got her master’s degree at, you guessed it, FHU.

“We’re a tight-knit family and I already had a feel for the campus when I visited in October,†John Sewell said Tuesday. “I’ve been around Freed Hardeman all my life.â€

And, one more thing.

Sewell considered Harding University in Searcy, Ark., and Maryville (Tenn.) College.

Eventually, Sewell narrowed his choices to FHU and Harding.

He chose FHU, a member of the NAIA TranSouth Athletic Conference, and signed with the Lions on Monday.

What was the deciding factor for Sewell, aside from the strong family connection?

“Freed Hardeman offered me (a scholarship) and Harding didn’t,†he said.

Sewell will receive a combination academic/athletic scholarship – weighted heavily toward academics – to pitch for Lions coach Johnathan Estes, who is entering his sixth season at the Henderson, Tenn., school. Sewell is expected to play some at first base with the Lions.

“I would rather pitch,†Sewell said, “but I really like playing first base, too. Freed’s baseball program has really been successful lately. Last year they had 10 of 20 player of the week (honors) in the TranSouth Conference.â€

Boyd-Buchanan coach Josh Rider is likely to use Sewell in a dual role this coming season as well.

“He’s going to be in our four-man rotation,†said Rider, who graduated from FHU in 2004. “And he’s going to have the opportunity to play first base and I want to use him some as our designated hitter. Offensively, he bats right-handed and has some pop in his bat and drives the ball to the outfield. I think he’s has the potential to hit with power and fill that void left by Jim Cardwell and Nathan Murrell when they (graduated).â€

As a junior, Sewell posted a 1-1 record with 2.30 ERA. He played this fall with Turner Baseball Academy and had a 1-1 record and 2.86 ERA in five appearances.

“John is 6-3, left-handed and a kid with a lot of potential,†Rider said. “That’s hard for a college coach to turn down.† 

What does Sewell want to achieve in his senior season with the Bucs?

“I want us to have fun and go as far as we can in the playoffs,†he said. “I want to come back with a (championship) ring.â€

The Bucs reached the 2013 Class A state tournament, but was eliminated in a 13-5 loss to Goodpasture. Sewell was the starting pitcher in that game.

Earlier the same day, Boyd-Buchanan was beaten by Jackson Christian, 6-1, to set up the win-or-go-home showdown against Goodpasture.

(E-mail Larry Fleming at larryfleming44@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @larryfleming44)

He made a good choice. The campus is a short drive from here, lots of Scotts Hill grad's have been educated there, and I know the reputation of the school well. Not only a great school, the baseball team is making strides toward becoming one of the most respected in the conference...maybe John can assist them in taking the next step.

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He made a good choice. The campus is a short drive from here, lots of Scotts Hill grad's have been educated there, and I know the reputation of the school well. Not only a great school, the baseball team is making strides toward becoming one of the most respected in the conference...maybe John can assist them in taking the next step.

He has been injured this year with a sprained ankle, but did make his first apperance saturday in the championship game of the tournament we were playing in and he had a great outing going 6 Innings with 0 Runs and 4 Hits with 0 Walks and 8 K's. He will be a great addition for Freed IMO