Single A State Tournament

[CommanderMan]

There will be a few new teams in it, how do they look and who do you think has the best shot to win it?

[smithke]

The Boyd-Buchannan Bucs have been very impressive in their run to get to the state. Their seemingly lack-luster 6 to 3 win over Monterey would be the only thing that looks negative in that run. However, when one considers the fact that Boyd was playing without their number one homerun hitter, who was in Florida for the funeral of his grandfather, this score can be taken in context. More than just removing his offense the juggling of defense positions could be argued to be the reason Monterey was on the board at all. (This is not intended to be a bash of Monterey they had a wonderful year to get as far as they did) In the game the normal second baseman was move to left field to replace the normal left fielder. The normal catcher, who had not played an inning of defense at second base, was moved to second base. The backup catcher, who had maybe 10 innings of work this year, was inserted at catcher.

 

How did these defensive changes affect the game? The first run for Monterey came after a passed ball allowed the runner to get into scoring position. He would not have scored without this (yes I know that the starting catcher could have missed it too but not much has gotten by him this year) the run also came in on a sac fly. The play at the plate was close and we have seen a number of runners gunned down at the plate by the outfield this year so who knows if the starting catcher would have been more comfortable getting the ball and placing the tag. The throw was there in time. The other 2 runs came in after a routine play at second should have yielded the third out. After dropping the ball a throwing error was added to the play when an attempt to get the hitter at first sailed high. Another throwing error to third would have given up a run but the leftfielder was in place to back up the throw from first. So, instead of coming in to bat the bucs were left on the field with two runners in scoring position. As it always seems to happen the next batter got a hit to centerfield scoring the 2 runs. (Even here the second run was cut down by the throw from the outfield, but the catcher was unable to hold on to the ball.) This is not to bash anyone in the Buc’s defense; in fact, these three guys did a great job under the circumstances. Everyone in the stands felt for these three guys who were, not only dealing with the stress of being on the brink of the first State Championship Tournament birth in school history, but dealing with playing in a position that they were not at all comfortable playing. These three, even with the miscues, clearly played an outstanding game.

 

As for the offense, the usually productive top three were a combined 1-for-11, hitters four through nine were on base 12 times. The Bucs left the bases loaded at least twice. Once they were loaded with only 1 out and the Bucs failed to score.

 

So, to some degree, the hearts and minds of the Bucs were with their teammate in the lose of his grandfather. Were some of them pressing to hard to try and overcome the loss of one of the team’s top offensive weapons? One will never know.

 

What we do know is; for the first time in school history the Bucs have advanced to the State Tournament. We know they will be playing next week at full force and no matter what happens they are one of the top eight single A teams in the state.

[CommanderMan]

What we do know is; for the first time in school history the Bucs have advanced to the State Tournament. We know they will be playing next week at full force and no matter what happens they are one of the top eight single A teams in the state.

 

Every one can clearly see you are, you beat a very good LV team 16 to 8 where we (Friendship) only beat them 7 to 1. I know that offense wins games, but defense wins championships! The State Tournament might come down to who has the best pitching.

[RiverCityRage]

What we do know is; for the first time in school history the Bucs have advanced to the State Tournament. We know they will be playing next week at full force and no matter what happens they are one of the top eight single A teams in the state.

 

Every one can clearly see you are, you beat a very good LV team 16 to 8 where we (Friendship) only beat them 7 to 1. I know that offense wins games, but defense wins championships! The State Tournament might come down to who has the best pitching.

 

From A Lookout Valley Yellow Jacket We wish both Boyd & Friendship do well in the State Tournament. Maybe Next Year? GO BUCS & GO Commanders!

[CommanderMan]

Thanks for the support of LV. We look forward to playin ypu next year. Does anyone know anything about Adamsville and Nashville Christian?

[redkuda]

Nashville Christian is led by Hartsley on the mound. He's a force evidentally. He shutdown Cascade and Summertown, 2 of the best teams in the State and he pitched last night and will have 4 days rest, no doubt he'll start their first game on the mound.

[stman00]

Does anyone know when the drawing for the state tournament brackets will be?

[CommanderMan]

They will be drawn tomorrow. Does anyone know all the teams that are in it now?

[Pantherfan66]

Riverside just beat Union City 8-2. The Panthers were runner up last year, and look to make a good run this year.

[sellsman11]

They will be drawn tomorrow. Does anyone know all the teams that are in it now?

 

 

Hancock

Harriman

Boyd Buchanon

Friendship Christian

Eagleville

Nashville Christian

Adamsville

Riverside (Decatur Co.)

[CommanderMan]

 

 

Hancock

Harriman

Boyd Buchanon

Friendship Christian

Eagleville

Nashville Christian

Adamsville

Riverside (Decatur Co.)

 

So who are the strongest in the field?

[sellsman11]

I have only seen Riverside and Adamsville. They are both stout. Sounds like there are several young teams in the tournament this year. Who knows?! Should be a good one to watch.