April 28, 2011
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Gwinnett baseball trio play on national stage
Brookwood's Lucas Sims and Parkview's Josh Hart are both spending the weekend in San Diego taking part in separate editions of the Perfect Game All-American Classic, while Hart's Parkview teammate Matt Olson was bound for Chicago and the Under Armour All-American Baseball Game.
Panther juniors pick colleges
Both standouts chose SEC programs with Olson making a commitment to the Vanderbilt baseball program and Esmonde pledging to Georgia, where his older brother Steve played from 2007-2010.
Sunbelt back at Coolray
For the second straight year, the Sunbelt Baseball League is bringing part of its championship series to Coolray Field.
Erwin commits to Clemson baseball
Duluth's Zack Erwin chose the Tigers last month over interests from other programs, including Georgia Tech, Mississippi State, Kennesaw State, Mercer and Georgia Southern, according to on-line recruiting services.
Hawkins rising with Blue Jays at the plate
Chris Hawkins played shortstop in high school and started his professional career at third base before moving to the outfield. But one thing hasn't changed.
Duluth grad Green joins 11th team
Texas is Nick Green's 11th organization. He hopes the Rangers will be his eighth major league team.
Carter starting over in AA, again
A move to the bullpen last season with Birmingham vaulted Anthony Carter from marginal to prime prospect. Now the Parkview graduate is back in Class AA trying to regain some lost luster.
Kennesaw loses 3 local players to pro baseball
Instead, the three longtime friends are bound for pro baseball.
Gwinnett represented in Sunbelt League All-Star Game
Several former Gwinnett high school players now playing college baseball are among the 43 players selected for the Sunbelt Baseball League All-Star Game scheduled for Saturday at Oglethorpe University's Hermance Stadium in Atlanta.
YOUTH ROUNDUP: Thunder win Smoltz/Grissom championship
The Gwinnett Thunder 8U baseball team playing out of Mountain Park in Lilburn won the Smoltz/Grissom Wood Bat regional championship.
North's Sawyer makes Frontier League All-Star Game
Danny Sawyer, a North Gwinnett grad, has been named as a starter for the upcoming Frontier League All-Star Game, which showcases the top talent in the independent professional baseball league.
Williamson headed to Augusta St.
Recent Providence Christian graduate Glen Williamson will be taking his baseball talents to the next level after recently signing to play with Augusta State.
Locals in running for USA Baseball squads
Three Gwinnett products are in the pool for USA Baseball National Teams, including two players competing this week in Cary, N.C., at the organization's national complex.
Stewart, Brown honored by ABCA
Rising Providence Christian senior Christin Stewart and Parkview head coach Chan Brown have received honors from the American Baseball Coaches Association recently completed 2011 season.
YOUTH ROUNDUP: Hebron wins all-star tourney
The Hebron 12U/Major Boys All Stars recently won the Hebron Baptist Church All-Star baseball tournament.
MLB teams take nine Gwinnett products in Day 2
A total of nine recent graduates or former graduates of Gwinnett high schools were taken Tuesday.
Garvin, Cone get drafted
Former Parkview standout Zach Cone and ex-Wesleyan star Grayson Garvin were taken in the first compensatory round of the MLB draft Monday.
Tech hoping to avoid first-round collapse
Georgia Tech must avoid a collapse at home and win the Atlanta Regional.
Hebron-Providence no strangers to each other
The No. 3 state-ranked Lions (31-3) and the eighth-ranked Stars (26-11) are quite familiar with each other with many of the players paths having crossed during summer travel ball seasons past.
Georgia Tech wins share of ACC title
BLACKSBURG, Va. -- No. 8 Georgia Tech (39-17, 22-8 ACC) used a three-run fourth inning to back seven strong innings from sophomore pitcher Buck Farmer for a 5-3 win over Virginia Tech (30-25, 11-19 ACC) Saturday in the regular season finale at English Field.
Athletic equipment donations to be gathered in Dacula
Used baseball and softball equipment is being accepted Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Dacula Park as part of a project headed up by Dacula teacher and coach John Williams.
Olson, Beauchamp get top 8-AAAAA awards
Parkview and Brookwood took the top honors in voting for the All-Region 8-AAAAA baseball team.
COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Palka's walk-off hit gives Tech win
Freshman Daniel Palka's walk-off single capped a five-run, ninth-inning rally as the ninth-ranked Georgia Tech baseball team slipped past North Carolina 9-8 on Saturday. The win evened the series with UNC at 1-1.
Playoffs flush with local teams
In addition to the Parkview-North series, Mill Creek will play host to Dacula in a neighborhood battle beginning with a doubleheader at Fathers Field today at 4:30 p.m.
Killian Hill wins 2nd straight title
It took a decisive third game, but Killian Hill Christian successfully defended its Georgia Christian Athletic Association state baseball title Saturday.
PREP ROUNDUP: Parkview clinched 16th region title
Parkview clinched its 16th region baseball championship with a 19-4, Region 8-AAAAA victory over Berkmar on Wednesday night.
PREP ROUNDUP: Wesleyan's Shaheen gets 200th win
Wesleyan baseball coach Mike Shaheen picked up his 200th career win Tuesday night as the Wolves defeated Mount Pisgah 13-2 in six innings.
PREP ROUNDUP: Williamson, Stars earn shutout win
Glen Williamson struck out six and gave up just two hits to lead Providence to a 10-0 win over King's Ridge in six innings Saturday.
PREP ROUNDUP: Tignor's complete game leads Grayson
Grayson's Blake Tignor delivered a complete game with six strikeouts on Friday as the Rams handed Parkview's baseball team its first Region 8-AAAAA loss, 4-1.
Stidham's clutch hit rallies Stars past Wolves
Nick Stidham has delivered some clutch hits this season. But none bigger than the two-run double he hit Wednesday night.
PREP ROUNDUP: Wildcats hold on for road win in Florida
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Duluth starter Zach Erwin pitched five strong innings while Chris Rich recorded his first save as the Wildcats held off Trinity Christian Academy 5-4 on Tuesday night.
Maloof gets SEC honor
Georgia junior Tyler Maloof, a Norcross grad, was named the SEC co-pitcher of the week Monday.
PREP ROUNDUP: Duluth rallies to beat North in 7th
David Matton smacked a two-out, two-run home run in the top of the seventh to rally Duluth past North Gwinnett 3-2 on Monday.
PREP ROUNDUP: Blair's 5 RBIs lead Mountain View over North
Beau Blair of Mountain View had two hits on Tuesday, including a three-run home run, and drove five runs to lead the Bears 11-1 over North Gwinnett in Region 7-AAAAA.
Comets top Rams in region opener
South Gwinnett baseball coach Steve Teschner thought about pulling his starting pitcher going into the seventh inning of Monday's game. Thomas Embry thought otherwise.
PREP ROUNDUP: Panthers nip Dacula on Ronpirin's hit
Jeff Ronpirin hit the game-winning RBI single as Parkview edged Dacula 2-1 in their Region 8-AAAAA opener on Monday.
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