Varsity
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US |
THEM |
| Turner Ashby | 1
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3
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| Powhatan | 1
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2
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| Spotsylvania | 6
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2
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Junior Varsity
| OPPONENT |
US |
THEM |
| Smithfield | 8
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7
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| York | 12
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0
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| Lafayette | 6
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0
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2006 Bay Rivers District Standings
Mr. Paul Kirby
Athletic Director
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Mrs. Laura Sutton
Assistant Athletic Director
John Hammons
Varsity Coach
Ryan Ansama
Varsity Assistant Coach
Matt Lewellen
Varsity Assistant Coach
Henry Connell
JV Coach
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Home of the 2004 & 2005 Bay Rivers District and Region 1 Champions!
2004 Record: 21 wins, 3 losses, 2 ties
2005 Record: 18 wins, 8 losses
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06.07.06 - Turner Ashby Ends Clippers Season
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Turner Ashby defeated Grafton by a score of 3-1 in yesterday's state quarterfinal matchup. It was the 3rd straight year in which the Clippers ended their season in the state quarterfinals. Grafton managed only 1 run and 5 hits off of Andrew Armstrong. Armstrong had 11 K's and pitched a complete game. David Poutier struck out 9 batters and scattered 9 hits as he took the tough loss. Grafton ended their season with a record of 16 wins and 9 losses.
06.02.06 - Powhatan De-Thrones the Clippers!
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Powhatan denied the Clippers their third straight Region 1 championship by defeating them by a score of 2-1. Grafton managed only 4 hits for the game as the Indians played superb defense. Grafton now travels to Turner Ashby (Region II Winners) on Tuesday, June 6th in a State Quarterfinal contest. Game time is 7:30pm.
06.01.06 - Grafton Beats Spotsylvania 6-2!
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Grafton earned their third straight trip to the state tournament and regional final appearance with a big win over Spotsylvania in a Region 1 semifinal contest. The Clippers did all the damage with a big 6-run 3rd inning. Cody Wheeler (Spotsylvania pitcher) struggled with his control early and walked the bases loaded. David Poutier hit a sac fly to left to tie the game. Nate Mitchell then walked to load the bases again. Sam Hawkins popped up to the centerfielder for the 1st out and set the stage for the play of the game. With 2 strikes, Ryan Maxwell hit a "squibber" off the end of the bat in between the mound and 1st base for an infield single which scored Ryan Wagner. Nate Mitchell got caught in a rundown between 2nd & 3rd which allowed Patrick Bergman (courtesy-runner for Jeff Clark) to score. Mitchell was safe at third when the 3rd baseman dropped the ball on the tag and Ryan Maxwell was safe at 2nd as he advanced during the rundown as well. Maxwell's advance was big as Nick Schmidt then hit a big-time ground rule double which cleared the bases. He then scored on Kyle Messick's rbi single to right to finish the scoring. David Poutier was a warrior on the hill as whe pitched all 7 innings striking out 7 hitters and only walking 2. Grafton earned the right to defend their Region 1 title and now travel to Powhatan (7-4 winners over Chancellor) on Friday. Game time is 6:30pm.
05.30.06 - Grafton Advances, Beats Bluestone 9-4!
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Grafton opened the Region 1 tourny yesterday by beating Bluestone, of the Southside District, by a score of 9-4. Grafton jumped on the Barons early scoring 5 runs in the first inning. Ryan Wagner led off the game with a solo home run to left field. Jeff Clark doubled to right-center. Then, after David Poutier reached by an error and Nathan Mitchell walked to load the bases, Sam Hawkins drove home two runs with a single up the middle and Ryan Maxwell also added a single to left to drive home Mitchell and Hawkins. Kyle Pelchy pitched four solid innings to earn the win. Seth Frisby and Greg Tillman also helped as they pitched the 5th through 7th innings. Grafton earned some breathing room with a big 4-run inning in the 5th. Ryan Maxwell singled with 1 out and moved up to 2nd on a groundout by Nick Schmidt. With 2 outs, Kyle Messick walked and Anthony Maldonado bunted for an infield hit to load the bases. Ryan Wagner then doubled to right-center to clear the bases. Jeff Clark then traded places with Wagner by hitting an rbi double of his own. Grafton will host Spotsylvania on Wednesday, May 31st. Game time is 4:00pm.
05.25.06 - Region 1 Tourny Info:
Dates: May 29, 31, & June 2
Schedule:
Rain Dates: May 30, June 1 & 3
Location: Higher Seed's Home Fields
Admission: $5.00
Monday, May 29:
Game 1 - Bluestone 4, Grafton 9
Game 2 - Nottoway 10, Spotsylvania 16
Game 3 - Tabb 2, Powhatan 5
Game 4 - Poquoson 0, Chancellor 1
Wednesday, May 31:
Game 5 - Grafton 6, Spotsylvania 2
Game 6 - Powhatan 7, Chancellor 4
Friday, June 2:
Game 7 - Powhatan vs. Grafton @ 6:30pm
05.24.06 - Grafton Ousted by Poquoson!
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Poquoson took advantage of three critical Grafton errors and held on to beat Grafton yesterday 4-3. David Poutier threw one of his best games striking out 10 and only walking 1 Islander hitter while going the distance, but it was not enough. Poquoson scored 3 decisive runs in the 3rd inning. With two on and two out, Rick Hoogstratten hit a liner to left field that Sam Hawkins seemingly had a beat on, but it got past him clearing the bases. Rick Bollinger then hit a rbi single to plate the 3rd run. Grafton scored one run in the 4th and rallied in the 7th loading the bases with no one out. But Dion Wilder hit into a critical double-play to snuff the rally. Grafton could only come up with 2 runs in the final inning. Poquoson moves on to play in the district tournament championship Thursday evening vs. Tabb who beat Bruton 5-4. Grafton will be preparing for their Region 1 game on Memorial Day, May 29th. They will host Bluestone of the Southside District. Game time is 2:00pm.
05.23.06 - Grafton Places 6 On All-District Teams:
David Poutier was named Co-Player of the Year. 1st team members were David Poutier as a pitcher and Nathan Mitchell in the outfield. David also made the 2nd team as a Shortstop. Other 2nd teamers included Kyle Messick at 1st base and Ryan Wagner as the Designated Hitter!! Jeff Clark and Ryan Maxwell were named honorable mention all-district. Coach Hammons was also named District Coach of the Year. Congratulations!05.22.06 - Grafton to Play Poquoson:
Poquoson beat Jamestown in the quarterfinals on Saturday therefore the two teams will meet Tuesday evening at York High School. Game time is 4:00pm. Grafton swept the regular season series but Poquoson has been playing very well lately....stay tuned for the result!!05.19.06 - District Tourny Info:
Bay Rivers District Baseball Tournament:
Schedule:
Dates: May 20, 23, & 25
Rain Dates: May 22, 24, & 26
Location: York High School
Admission: $5.00
Saturday, May 20:
Game 1 - Poquoson 13, Jamestown 3
Game 2 - Lafayette 2, Bruton 8
Tuesday, May 23:
Game 3 - Grafton 3, Poquoson 4
Game 4 - Tabb 5, Bruton 4
Thursday, May 25:
Game 3 & Game 4 Winners play @ 7:00pm.
05.17.06 - Grafton Wins 2006 Bay Rivers District Championship!
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The Grafton Clippers beat the Smithfield Packers 11-3 yesterday to earn their 3rd district title in as many years. The Clippers got some help from Lafayette as they beat Tabb 3-1. Click here to see the final 2006 Bay Rivers District Standings. Kyle Pelchy, John Bayse, and Greg Tillman all threw well as they pitched the Clippers to the win in the last regular season game. Nate Mitchell had two hits, Seth Frisby cleared the bases with a 3-run double, and Dion Wilder chipped in a monstrous solo home-run to lead the Clipper offense. Grafton earns a #1 seed in both the upcoming District and Region 1 tournaments. Check back here soon for tournament brackets and info.
05.15.06 - York Crushes Grafton!
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The York Falcons battered Grafton pitching for 16 hits including 6 for extra bases in a surprising 14-2 drubbing of the home team. Grafton started off well, by scoring single runs in the 1st and 2nd innings on home runs by Jeff Clark and Nick Schmidt, but from the 3rd inning on it was all York. Chase Hall settled down and held the Clippers to 4 hits total as he earned the win. Seth Frisby took the loss for Grafton. The loss places Grafton into a two-way tie for 1st place with Tabb with one game remaining. Grafton visits Smithfield and Tabb travels to Lafayette on Tuesday to close the regular season. Game time is 4:30pm.
05.11.06 - Grafton Takes Over First Place!
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Grafton used a big 1st inning and solid defense to hold on to an 8-5 win at Lafayette. David Poutier pitched a gutty 6 innings for his 4th win of the year and Seth Frisby closed the game by pitching a solid 7th. Grafton scored 7 runs in the 1st inning. Nate Mitchell & Sam Hawkins had big run scoring doubles and Ryan Maxwell & Nick Schmidt added run scoring singles to lead the attack. Anthony Maldonado also forced an error with his bunt attempt for a base hit which resulted in a throwing error by the 3rd baseman. The Clippers played solid defense the rest of the way to earn the win. This win, coupled with Tabb's loss on Tuesday, moves Grafton into sole possession of 1st place in the district standings with two games to play. Grafton's next game is at home versus York. This is their last regular season home game and there will be senior day presentations beginning at 4:15pm.
05.08.06 - Grafton Cruises Past New Kent!
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Grafton rolled to a 10-0 victory over visiting New Kent this past Friday. Nate Mitchell led the Clipper's offensive attack with two home runs and 4 rbis and Seth Frisby earned his 4th win of the year. Grafton kept pace with Tabb and is still tied for 1st place with 3 games remaining. Grafton's next game is in Williamsburg on Tuesday as they face Lafayette. Game time is 4:30pm.
05.03.06 - Grafton Wins in Extra Innings!
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Grafton broke open a close game by scoring 5 runs in the 10th inning yesterday and went on to beat Jamestown 6-2. Jesse Ferrell of J'town and the combination of David Poutier & Greg Tillman of Grafton threw brilliantly as they kept each other's opponents scoreless through 8 innings. Grafton finally broke through in the 9th as Ryan Maxwell doubled down the left field line to score pinch-runner Kyle Hornsby from 2nd. Jamestown would score a run in the bottom half of the inning to force a 10th. That's when Grafton got to the Eagles bullpen and scored 5 runs including Ryan Wagner's tie breaking single that plated Nick Schmidt with the go ahead run and Nate Mitchell's big 3-run home run that put the game out of reach. Grafton kept pace with Tabb and is still tied for 1st place with 4 games remaining. Grafton hosts New Kent on Friday. Game time is 4:30pm.
05.01.06 - The Race is On!
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Grafton beat Tabb 5-3 in what was probably the biggest regular season win for the Clippers in years. Out of 1st place by one game and playing without their best player, David Poutier due to complications from a spider bite, the Clippers rallied to stifle Tabb's potent offense and scrape just enough runs of their own to beat the 1st place team and create a logjam at the top of the Bay Rivers District standings. Tabb and Grafton are now tied for 1st place with Lafayette only 1/2 game behind. Seth Frisby was the hero of the day as he pitched a gritty 7 innings allowing only 3 runs by scattering 5 hits and 5 walks. He pitched out of jams in both the 3rd and 7th innings. Jeff Clark was 2 for 3 with a home run and Nick Schmidt also had 2 hits to lead the offense. The district title chase is now a 5 game race. Grafton will try to do their part beginning with a road trip to Jamestown on Tuesday. Game time is 4:30pm.
04.28.06 - Grafton Snaps Out of It....Beats Southampton!
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A helpless Southampton squad was just what the doctor ordered. Having lost it's last three games, Grafton needed a win heading into the big rematch with Tabb and rollded to a 13-6 win. This win, coupled with Tabb's loss to Poquoson, allowed the Clippers to gain a game in the standings and they will go into Saturday's rematch with Tabb 1 game out of first place. Game time is 2:00pm.
04.26.06 - Grafton Continues Slide...Loses to Bruton!
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Grafton pitching and defense allowed 12 hits and committed 4 costly errors enabling Bruton to win 9-5. Grafton is still in 2nd place 1/2 game in front of both Lafayette and Bruton but they drop a full 2 games behind district front-runner Tabb. Grafton goes on the road to face Southampton Thursday, April 27th, for their next district contest. Game time is 4:30pm.
04.24.06 - Spotsylvania Sweeps Grafton!
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Spotsylvania County came to town and put an old-fashioned whipping on the Clippers. In the first game Cody Wheeler almost no-hit the home team but Ryan Wagner broke up the bid in the 5th inning with the Clippers only hit. Final score was 10-0 in a game shortened by the mercy rule. Spotsylvania got off to a 3-0 lead through the first 3 innings of the 2nd game before Grafton finally returned from Spring Break and began to compete. The Clippers scored 3 runs in the 2nd game and actually out-hit Spotsy 10-6 but it was not enough as the Battlefield District front-runners completed the sweep with a 7-3 win. Grafton will return to action on Tuesday, April 25th, as they host Bruton in a pivotal district contest. Game time is 4:30pm.
04.12.06 - Grafton Holds On, Beats Poquoson 11-10!
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Grafton kept everyone on the edge of their seats yesterday but managed to hold on for a road win at Poquoson. Up by 6 runs entering the bottom of the 7th, Poquoson managed to stage a 5-run rally and even put the tying and winning runs in scoring position before a groundout to the shortstop ended the game. Grafton is still in sole possession of 2nd place and the win kept them 1 game behind Tabb in the district standings. Grafton is off for Spring Break and will return to action next Friday, April 21st, as they host Spotsylvania County in a double-header. Game time for game 1 is 11:00am.
04.12.06 - Grafton Beats Smithfield 12-2!
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Grafton got back to its dominant ways yesterday with a solid 12-2 victory over visiting Smithfield. Seth Frisby threw 4 strong innings to earn his 2nd win of the year and Kyle Pelchy pitched the 5th for his 2nd appearance of the year. Sam Hawkins led the offensive attack with a 3 for 3 day including 5 rbi's and a home run. David Poutier and Kyle Messick also chipped in a home run apiece. Jeff Clark had a double and scored 3 runs. Ryan Maxwell also doubled off the left field fence and scored a run. Grafton is presently in sole possession of 2nd place (1 game behind Tabb) in the district standings. Grafton has a big date tomorrow as they travel to Poquoson to begin the 2nd half of district play. Game time is 4:30pm.
04.10.06 - York Beats Grafton 8-7!
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Two days after playing one of its best games of the year, Grafton played one of its worst and was beaten in extra innings by a determined York team. Using 6 Clipper errors and some timely hitting, York scored runs in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th innings...then won it in the bottom of the 8th with two runs. David Poutier was 4-4 with a double and 4 rbi's in a losing cause. Grafton is presently tied with Lafayette for 2nd place in the district and will look to bounce back on Tuesday vs. Smithfield. Game time is 4:30pm.
04.07.06 - Grafton Overwhelms Lafayette 12-2!
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Grafton gave it's best effort of the year and the result was a convincing win over a solid Lafayette squad. The Clippers scored 12 runs over the first 3 innings and cruised to the win in a game shortened by the mercy rule. Follow the link above to read the Daily Press article. Grafton is presently tied with Tabb for 1st place in the district. Both teams are 6-1. The Clippers return to action Saturday at York. Game time is 2:00pm.
04.05.06 - Grafton Beats New Kent 7-5!
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Grafton struggled against a pesky New Kent team but pulled off the win by a score of 7-5. Down 5-2 entering the top of the 5th, David Poutier led off with a solo home run and Kyle Messick followed two batters later with a 2-run shot to tie the game. Messick then hit a 2-out, 2-run single in the next inning to break the tie and give the Clippers the lead. Grafton still had to play its way out of a jam in the bottom of the 7th though as the Trojans had runners on 2nd and 3rd with nobody out. After giving up a double to the first batter he faced, David Poutier struck out the next two batters and got the 3rd out with a comebacker to the mound to earn his 2nd save. Nick Schmidt hit a 2-run home run in the 2nd inning to get the Clippers on the scoreboard. Grafton is presently tied with Lafayette for 1st place in the district. Both teams are 5-1 and play each other this Thursday. Game time is 4:30pm.
04.03.06 - Clippers Lose One....Win One!
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Grafton started off last week by losing a close game to rival Tabb 6-5. Grafton had led the entire game but couldn't hold off the Tigers as they rallied in the bottom of the 7th inning for the win. The Clippers bounced back on Friday though and beat Jamestown 9-6. Grafton is presently tied with Lafayette for 2nd place in the district. Both teams are 4-1 and play each other this Thursday. The Clippers must take care of business on Tuesday first, though, as they travel to New Kent. Game time is 4:30pm.
03.23.06 - Clippers Outlast Bruton. Win 8-6!
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Grafton scored 5 runs over the last two innings and held on to beat Bruton 8-6. John Bayse settled down after the first couple of innings and threw well, holding Bruton to 3 runs on 5 hits and walking none. Nate Mitchell had a big 3-run homer in the 6th inning to break a 3-3 tie. After Bruton tied the game in the bottom of the 6th, David Poutier came through with a 2-out rbi hit in the 7th to give the Clippers the lead for good. Grafton is now 3-0 in district play and tied with Tabb for 1st place. The Clippers go on the road Tuesday to face Tabb in a pivitol early season matchup. Game time is 4:00pm.
03.20.06 - Clippers Open Season With Pair of Wins!
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Grafton opened the first week of the regular season with a pair of victories over Southampton and Poquoson. In the first game last Wednesday, Grafton overwhelmed Southampton 21-1 in 5 innings. Nate Mitchell was 4 for 5 with 6 rbi's including a big 3-run home run. Kyle Messick was 2 for 2 with 2 walks and a 3-run home run as well. Seth Frisby earned his first varsity win with 4 strong innings on the mound. On Friday, Grafton earned a hard fought win over rival Poquoson. David Poutier struck out 8 batters in 5 innings to earn the win and Nick Schmidt had a big 2-run double in the 5th to provide some breathing room. The Clippers go on the road Tuesday to face Bruton. Game time is 4:00pm.
03.13.06 - Clippers Split Scrimmages!
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Grafton finished their pre-season preparations last week by splitting a pair of scrimmages with Menchville and Gloucester. In the first scrimmage last Thursday, Grafton committed 6 errors and allowed 5 runs in the first two innings of play to stake a powerful Menchville squad to a 5-0 lead. Grafton battled back but ended up losing 6-5 in 6 innings. The scrimmage was called due to darkness. On Saturday, Grafton broke open a close game in the 6th inning by scoring 6 runs and cruised to a 18-4 win over Gloucester. The Clippers open their season Wednesday at home vs. Southampton. Game time is 4:00pm.
02.20.06 - Selection Week Begins!
On Monday, February 20th, all juniors and seniors report to the baseball field from 10:00am-1:00pm. All sophomores and freshman report to the field from 1:00pm-4:00pm. If raining, then everyone (including sophomores & freshman) report to the big gym at 10:00am. Download and read this preparation checklist to make sure you are prepared.
10.20.05 - Off-Season Strength & Conditioning Begins!
1. Our strength & conditioning program will begin on Monday, 10.24.05. These workouts will be open to any GHS student but you must have a valid VHSL sports physical on file, with our AD, in order to participate. We workout on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays after school in the weight room.
10.03.05 - Camp Info!
1. VCU Team Hitting Camp is scheduled for the weekend of December 10-11. This is an overnite camp. Cost is $160 per camper and it includes 1 night's lodging at the Sheraton and Saturday's meals. Registration is limited to the first 20 campers that get their fees to Coach Hammons by November 1st. Also you must be 14 years or older.
2. Mark your calendars for the 1st Grafton Baseball Camp. Cost will be $75 per camper. It will be held on 4 different Sundays in the mid-January to mid-February time frame. Check back here next month for more info.
09.20.05 - Fundraiser Update!
It's Fuddrucker's fundraiser time again! The dates of our Fuddrucker's Benefit Nights are 10.06.05, 11.10.05, 12.08.05, 01.12.06, 02.09.06, and 03.09.06. Get your coupons and hand them out to everyone you know! Convince them to eat dinner on these evenings at Unos and hand in the coupon when they pay for their meal. Then the GHS baseball team gets 20% of every coupon related sale!
09.13.04 - Congratulations David Poutier!
Senior David Poutier verbally committed to play baseball for Coastal Carolina University of Conway, SC. The senior infielder/pitcher selected CCU over a host of other schools such as Virginia Tech, Maryland, and West Virginia. Way to go David!
08.29.05 - Off-Season Opportunities:
We encourage all GHS players to make use of the following opportunites to better yourselves during the off-season:
1. Fall baseball is beginning soon. Contact Tom Schmidt at Home 874-9275, Cell 329-6193, Work 764-5954, or email badgerf16@verizon.net in order to participate.
2. Nick Boothe Fall Baseball Academy is in its 12th year of existence. The academy is an excellent opportunity for individuals to increase their baseball skills and knowledge during the fall baseball season. The starting date for the academy will be September 11th, 2005. Please call Nick Boothe at 455-3348 for a complete itinerary and to discuss any questions or visit concerns. Or email us at nbooth@vwc.edu or nickboothebaseballcamps@cox.net
3. The Bobby McKinney Fall Baseball Academy is starting soon as well. Visit the website or email bmckinney@cox.net for more info.
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