West Tn/Middle Tn showdown

[tradertwo]

The "showdown" is getting closer...four of the premier Middle Tn. teams travel across the river to take on four of the west's best. Murfreesboro Central Magnet, Cascade, Middle Tn. Christian, and Summertown will clash with Riverside, Jackson Christian, Scotts Hill, and Lexington in a true test of top teams. Should be a classic!!! 

[tradertwo]

Results by win total

 

Cascade

3-1...wins over Lexington, Jackson Christian, and Riverside...loss to Scotts Hill.

 

Jackson Christian

3-1...wins over Murfreesboro Central Magnet, Middle Tennessee Christian, and Summertown...loss to Cascade.

 

Scotts Hill

3-1...wins over Cascade, Summertown, and Middle Tennessee Christian...loss to Murfreesboro Central Magnet.

 

Murfreesboro Central Magnet

2-1...wins over Scotts Hill and Riverside, did not play Lexington...loss to Jackson Christian.

 

Riverside

2-2...wins over Summertown and Middle Tennessee Christian...losses to Murfressboro Central Magnet and Cascade.

 

Lexington

1-1...won over Summertown...lost to Cascade...Middle Tennessee Christian result unknown, did not play Murfreesboro Central Magnet.

 

Middle Tennessee Christian

0-3...lost to Jackson Christian, Riverside, and Scotts Hill...Lexington result unknown.

 

Summertown

0-4...losses to Jackson Christian, Lexington, Riverside, and Scotts Hill

 

Some great baseball over the weekend!!! I was surprised that Summertown suffered four losses...they are clearly a top level 1A team, and pass the "eye test" for talent. Travel time, pitching rotation, and other factors had to contribute...they will be reckoned with before a champion is crowned. Middle Tennessee Christian also has a talented, well coached team, and will make some noise.

   I was also impressed with the fan turnout from such distances for the Middle Tn. teams, and I look forward to next season's trip to some of the venues up there...the "showdown" is not only a great measuring stick for different regions, it's an opportunity to see how baseball is done at other strong programs.

   Last, congratulations to "my" SHHS Lions and Coach Britt on a great week!!! A young program still on the rise got confirmation that they can play with the best of the best, especially the underclassmen pitching...keep working, keep believing, and LET 'EM HEAR YOUR ROAR!!!

Edited April 5, 2015 by tradertwo

[12AEAGLEFAN]

Great baseball, and great teams involved! Summertown fan base definitely travels well, but our bats did not. Not sure what to pin it on, but we are much stronger than we appeared. Need some rest, but won't get it yet. 10 of the last 11 have been road games. Takes a toll on you I think. What doesn't kill you should make you stronger.

 

Lot's of good baseball! Thanks for the hospitality! 

[tradertwo]

Great baseball, and great teams involved! Summertown fan base definitely travels well, but our bats did not. Not sure what to pin it on, but we are much stronger than we appeared. Need some rest, but won't get it yet. 10 of the last 11 have been road games. Takes a toll on you I think. What doesn't kill you should make you stronger.

 

Lot's of good baseball! Thanks for the hospitality! 

Like I said, Summertown passes the eye test...no doubt one of the best that we've faced, and yes, I'd say that consecutive days with multiple games per day, and the distance traveled would take the sap out of anyone! I also agree that a tough schedule will pay dividends down the road...that's just one of the things that makes this annual (I hope) "showdown" special.

   Good luck to your Eagles down the road...hope we have the chance to play a 'couple more!  

[12AEAGLEFAN]

Thanks, good luck to the Lions and all of the other teams involved and.....well said!