Very disapointed in the Owls this year. Their pitching has been adequate but not outstanding. I was expecting Dupree to be a shutdown pitcher and he is not. The other kid that's allegedlly going to Tennessee Tech is just ok. The Owl infield is very good though not rangy in the middle. Their catching has been abysmal unless they move the ss to catcher. Their outfield, especially on the corners is single A level, at best. 1-6 in the batting order is solid but 7,8,9 is awful. Dupree gets pitched around because there is literally nobody begind him that can hit.
They have enough talent to get out of a weak district if they put it together, but past that, who knows?
Final pitching records for the 2 you reference: Dupree 5-4....Thompson 6-0 with 2 no decisions. Your right....the other kid (Thompson) is okay (understatement). You should actually see him in person instead of just judging by what someone has read. He doesn't have the required last name to get the respect he deserves. Fortunately for all these kids none of you will have any bearing on their present or future success. As for Bobby Towne, he's a good kid a good pitcher. Is his record truly representative...I think not but I don't think any less of him. Walker Valley was strong at the plate all year long and their run into the state tourney doesn't surprise me. Hats off to them for having a good year. ...and yes, my kid plays for the Cyclones and I'm very thankful for everything George Koontz and his organization does for the boys who aspire to play at the next level. Sure, it's expensive but the instruction is top notch and they give your kids a chance to perform in front of decision makers at the college level. There are numerous former Cyclones playing pro ball and in D1 programs; Kyler Burke, Mike Minor, Cory Gearrin, Zach Stephens, Garrett Baugh, Wes Hodges, Jeff Burke, and many more.....
All the comments in this thread have been a great laugh...almost as good as the one I'll get when I read the Best of Preps announcements shortly......
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Final pitching records for the 2 you reference: Dupree 5-4....Thompson 6-0 with 2 no decisions. Your right....the other kid (Thompson) is okay (understatement). You should actually see him in person instead of just judging by what someone has read. He doesn't have the required last name to get the respect he deserves. Fortunately for all these kids none of you will have any bearing on their present or future success. As for Bobby Towne, he's a good kid a good pitcher. Is his record truly representative...I think not but I don't think any less of him. Walker Valley was strong at the plate all year long and their run into the state tourney doesn't surprise me. Hats off to them for having a good year. ...and yes, my kid plays for the Cyclones and I'm very thankful for everything George Koontz and his organization does for the boys who aspire to play at the next level. Sure, it's expensive but the instruction is top notch and they give your kids a chance to perform in front of decision makers at the college level. There are numerous former Cyclones playing pro ball and in D1 programs; Kyler Burke, Mike Minor, Cory Gearrin, Zach Stephens, Garrett Baugh, Wes Hodges, Jeff Burke, and many more.....
All the comments in this thread have been a great laugh...almost as good as the one I'll get when I read the Best of Preps announcements shortly......