Quiting Time

Sorry it has taken me so long to get up, but this is an official notice that I can no longer run this site. My life is hopefully taking a new turn. Mostly I am working toward getting back to school and getting the money to get there. Thank you all for your participation and comments I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as a sports reporter here in Barry County.

George

Bentonville smothers Cassville

Legion Baseball game @ Cassville.

Game Summary:

Cassville's offense was squelched against Bentonville's good pitching picking up only 5 hits in a 9-6 loss. Post 118 could just not get it going and when Bentonville's Garza came in to pitch they were done as he struck-out seven.

Box Score:

BEN: 401 004 0=9-11-0
CAS: 000 300 3=6-5-1

Team Stats:

-BEN-----CAS
R: 09-----06
H: 11-----05
E: 00-----01
DP: 00-----00
XBH: 03-----00
RBI: 09-----03
SB: 03-----00
Avg: .355-----.192
OB%: .417-----.424
LOB: 04-----07
ER: 03-----09
ERA: 3.86-----11.57
PC: 106-----128
Stks: 61-----81
Stk%: 58-----63
Bls: 45-----47
Bl%: 42-----37
FPS: 22-----22

Individual Stats:

Bentonville

(RHP) Sutelo- (W) 3.2IP, 4H, 3R, 2ER, 4BB, 1SO, 45PC(20-25) 13FPS
(LHP) Garza- 3.1IP, H, 3R, ER, 3BB, 7SO, WP, 61PC(25-36) 9FPS

CF/P(R) Garza- 2-4 2B, 2R, RBI, SB
3B(L) Gean- 1-3 BB, 2RBI, 2R, SB
LF/CF(R) Snyder- 1-4 2B, R, RBI
C(L) Seal- 3-3 3B, HBP, 2R, 3RBI
SS(R) McGee- 0-2 SacF, BB, RBI
RF(L) Tabler- 2-4 RBI
P/LF(R) Sutelo- 0-4
2B(L) Barnett- 1-3 BB, R
1B(R) Bell- 1-4 R
CR #04- SB
CR #08

Cassville

(RHP) Kelby Haynes- (L) 6IP, 10H, 9R, 9ER, 4BB, 8SO, WP, 108PC(39-69) 21FPS
(LHP) Michael Baker- 1IP, H, 2SO, PB, 20PC(8-12) 1FPS

SS(R) Ricky Vanderpool- 0-3
C(R) Jody Cavness- 0-2 2BB, RBI
1B(L) Tyler Miller- 0-3 BB
3B(R) Josh Hartin- 2-3 BB, 2R
RF(L) Caleb Mitchell- 2-4 RBI, R
LF(R) Travis Northern- 1-3 HBP
2B(R) Aaron Brooks- 0-3
DH(R) Jake Nolan- 0-1 BB, RBI, R
CF(R) Cody Pierson- 0-3
P/SS(R) Kelby Haynes- 0-1
CR Trevor Tanner- R
P(L) Michael Baker- BB
CR Levi Roberts- R

Game Notes:

-Wind was approximately 2-3mph to the east.

-Pitchers from both squads had their moments. Matt Garza from Bentonville, shut Cassville down for 2.1 innings giving up no walks or hits and striking out five before allowing three runs in the 7th. Kelby Haynes, from Cassville settled after giving up 4 runs in the first inning. In innings 2 thru 5 Haynes gave up one run, 2 hits, 2 walks and struck out 7.

-Bentonville's first pitcher, Sutelo, worked quickly through the first three innings needing only 26 pitches to get through. Sutelo was done in, in the fourth which saw him throw 19 pitches surrendering three runs.

Eagles soar over Warriors

Class 2 District 10 Championship game @ Sarcoxie.

Game Summary:

Derek Fulp hit a big two RBI double in the second and Derek Dailey gave up only one run in five innings to help Purdy secure their second district championship in two years 10-2 over McAuley. The Eagles scored four times in the second and fourth innings to put the contest away over 8th seeded "Cinderella" McAuley.

Box Score:

McA: 000 101 0=2-7-2
PUR: 141 400 x=10-8-2

Team Stats:

-McA-----PUR
R: 02-----10
H: 07-----08
E: 02-----02
DP: 00-----01
XBH: 01-----02
RBI: 01-----06
SB: 00-----01
Avg: .269-----.333
OB%: .500-----.469
LOB: 09-----05
ER: 07-----00
ERA: 8.17-----0.00
PC: 97-----130
Stks: 62-----80
Stk%: 64-----62
Bls: 35-----50
Bl%: 36-----38
FPS: 18-----16

Individual Stats:

McAuley

(RHP) Rocky Spry- (L) 3IP, 5H, 7R, 5ER, 3BB, 3SO, WP, PB, 42PC(17-25), 8FPS
(RHP) Austin Metts- 3IP, 3H, 3R, 2ER, 3BB, 6SO, WP, 55PC(18-37), 10FPS

1B(R) Jordan Larimore- 1-4
LF/2B(L) Logan More- 2-3 BB
C(R) Jerome Davis- 0-4 FC
3B(R) Kevin O'Keefe- 1-3 2B, FC, R
SS(R) Pat Smalley- 1-2 ROE, BB, R
2B/P(R) Austin Metts- 1-3 FC
CF(R) Nick Bertincino- 0-2 BB, RBI
RF(R) Jon Carr- 0-2 HBP
P/LF(R) Rocky Spry- 1-3

Purdy

(RHP) Derek Dailey- (W) 5IP, 5H, R, 0ER, 3BB, 6SO, WP, PO, 92PC(35-57), 12FPS
(RHP) Josh Wiseman- 2IP, 2H, R, 0ER, BB, 3SO, 38PC(15-23), 4FPS

SS(L) Trent Goetz- 1-3 BB, R
LF(L) Daniel Barrientos- 1-2 HBP, SacB, 2R, 2RBI
C/1B(R) Mason Roller- 1-3 HBP, PO, RBI
P/C(R) Derek Dailey- 1-3 HBP, DP, SB, R
CF(L) Ryan Veith- 1-4 2B, RBI
1B/P(R) Josh Wiseman- 0-2 HBP, DP, R
DH(R) Derek Fulp- 2-3 2B, 2R, 2RBI
RF(R) Landon Terry- 1-1 SacB, FC, 2R
2B Riley Veith
CR Kevin Miller SB (4Roller)
RF Jesse Webb 0-1 (4Terry)

Game Notes:

-Game time started early at 6:48pm instead of the scheduled 7pm. Game time temp was upper 50's. 5-10mph wind out of the west.

- Purdy and McAuley seemed to stress different emphasis at the plate. The Eagles were playing very aggressive while the Warriors worked the count. Through his first 12 batters faced Derek Dailey threw 52 pitches his counter-part Rocky Spry threw only 25.

- Both coaches seemed confident in their pitching/catching staff as it appeared most of the time both staffs were calling their own pitches.

Gone

I wanted to write a brief message and apologize. I have missed about the past week because my grandfather died. More grave news, I am back today, but Friday am leaving for a week to Washington DC. After that things should be back to normal and updated. Thanks.

George

Class 3 District 11 Preview

Class 3 District 11 @ Willard.

Tournament:

Last years Champion: Monett (16-8)

Forecast:

Monday, May 12th
-High-71
-Low-53
-20% chance of precip.
-9mph wind

Tuesday, May 13th
-High-68
-Low-49
-30% chance of precip.
-12mph wind

Thursday, May 15th
-High-71
-Low-48
-10% chance of precip
-13mph wind

District Seedings---------------Power Class Rankings
1.Republic----------1. Cassville (36.3)
2. Cassville----------2. Republic (31.9)
3. Monett----------3. Branson (29.3)
4. Bolivar----------4. Willard (28.3)
5. Willard----------5. Bolivar (24.0)
6. Branson----------6. Monett (17.4)
7. Reeds Spring----------7. Aurora (9.8)
8. Aurora----------8. Reeds Spring (7.3)

Schedule:

@Willard

Monday, May 12th

1. Republic vs.
8. Aurora @12pm

4. Bolivar vs.
5. Willard @2:30pm

2. Cassville vs.
7. Reeds Spring @5pm

3. Monett vs.
6. Branson @7:30pm

Tuesday, May 13th

Republic/Aurora winner vs.
Bolivar/Willard winner @1pm

Cassville/Reeds Spring winner vs.
Monett/Branson winner @4pm

Thursday, May 15th

Semi-final 1 winner vs.
Semi-final 2 winner @6pm

Max Preps Prediction (Ranking)

First Round:

1. Republic (39)
8. Aurora (215)

4. Bolivar (120)
5. Willard (73)

2. Cassville (74)
7. Reeds Spring (256)

3. Monett (138)
6. Branson (86)

Semi-finals:

1. Republic (39)
5. Willard (73)

2. Cassville (74)
6. Branson (86)

Final:

1. Republic (39)
2. Cassville (74)

Power Class Prediction:

First Round:

1. Republic-12
8. Aurora-5

4. Bolivar-5
5. Willard-6

2. Cassville-12
7. Reeds Spring-3

3. Monett-5
6. Branson-6

Semi-finals:

1. Republic-10
5. Willard-6

2. Cassville-9
6. Branson-5

Final:

1. Republic-7
2. Cassville-8

Power Class Five Prediction (Based on last five games)

First Round

1. Republic-17
8. Aurora-5

4. Bolivar-11
5. Willard-4

2. Cassville-11
7. Reeds Spring-3

3. Monett-3
6. Branson-4

Semi-finals:

1. Republic-14
4. Bolivar-8

2. Cassville-8
6. Branson-7

Final:

1. Republic-13
2. Cassville-9

Team Capsules:
(Note: Stats were compiled with available information, not all complete)

Aurora

Rec: 5-10
RPG: 5.1 (Runs/Game)
ORPG: 8.9 (OppR/Game)
ACS: 2.9 (Avg Class Size)
PCR: 9.8 (Power Class Rating)

Stk: L3 (Streak)
RPG: 2.7
ORPG: 11.3

DO: 1-4 (District Opponents)
RPG: 3.2
ORPG: 8.4

L5: 1-4
RPG: 4.4
ORPG: 8.0
PCR: 1.8

Key Players-

#10(JR-INF) Chirs Crowley- .5oo avg. .500 OB%, R, 2SB
#04(SR-OF) Andrew Leach- .333 avg. .333 OB%, 2RBI, SB

#25(SR-P) Josh Eutsler- (0-1) 6IP, 9H, 6R, 4ER, 4.67ERA, BB, 4SO

Bolivar

Rec: 10-10
RPG; 6.0
ORPG: 4.6
ACS: 3.1
PCR: 24.0

Stk: W1
RPG: 9.0
ORPG: 1.0

DO: 3-1
RPG: 7.0
ORPG: 6.3

L5: 3-2
RPG: 6.6
ORPG: 4.6
PCR: 8.5

Key Players-

#03 (SR-CF) Aaron Anderson-13H, 5-2B
#30 (SO-OF) Ale Talley-11H, 2-2B

#42 (SO-P) Dalton Kelly- (1-0)

Branson

Rec: 10-9
RPG: 5.2
ORPG: 4.8
ACS: 3.3
PCR: 29.3

Stk: W3
RPG: 5.3
ORPG: 2.3

DO: 0-4
RPG: 2.0
ORPG: 4.3

L5: 3-2
RPG: 3.2
ORPG: 3.0
PCR: 8.5

Key Players-

#03 (SR) Jordan Storm- 8H, 3B, HR
#31 (JR) Levi Casey-7H, 2-2B

#02 (SR-P) Cody Guentz- (1-0)

Cassville

Rec: 14-2
RPG: 7.4
ORPG: 3.1
ACS: 2.7
PCR: 36.3

Stk: W1
RPG: 11.0
ORPG: 6.0

DO: 4-2
RPG: 5.0
ORPG: 5.8

L5: 4-1
RPG: 7.2
ORPG: 5.0
PCR: 9.7

Key Players-

#17 (SR-C) Jody Cavness- 9H, 3-2B
#10 (JR-OF/C) Aaron Jamieson- 7H, 2-2B, HR

#07 (SR-P/IF) Kelby Haynes- (1-0)

Monett

Rec: 7-5
RPG: 7.8
ORPG: 4.0
ACS: 2.9
PCR: 17.4

Stk: W3
RPG: 18.0
ORPG: 2.7

DO: 2-1
RPG: 4.7
ORPG: 4.3

L5: 3-2
RPG: 11.0
ORPG: 3.0
PCR: 7.4

Key Players-

#08 (JR-C/IF) Preston Thompson- .462 avg, .682 OB%, 4R, 6RBI, 3-2B, SB
#22 (SO-OF) Spenser Witt- .300 avg, .462 OB%, 7R, 6BB, 3SB

#05 (SR-P) Brendon Cox- (2-0) 0.50ERA, 14IP, 4R, ER, 13H, 3BB, 9K, CG

Reeds Spring

Rec: 4-11
RPG: 5.3
ORPG: 9.2
ACS: 3.0
PCR: 7.3

Stk: L2
RPG: 2.5
ORPG: 7.5

DO: 1-5
RPG: 3.7
ORPG: 7.3

L5: 1-4
RPG: 4.4
ORPG: 7.8
PCR: 1.8

Key Players-

W. DeWilde- 6H
C. Jones- 2H, 2B

(P) C. Jones- (0-1)

Republic

Rec: 11-4
RPG: 7.9
ORPG: 4.1
ACS: 3.2
PCR: 31.9

Stk: W6
RPG: 10.2
ORPG: 2.8

DO: 6-0
RPG: 9.8
ORPG: 2.0

L5: 5-0
RPG: 10.6
ORPG: 2.8
PCR: 14.0

Key Players-

S. McCreary- 13H, 3-2B, 3B, HR
T. King- 11H, 2-2B

(P) T. King- (4-0) 4CG

Willard

Rec: 10-13
RPG: 5.3
ORPG: 5.6
ACS: 3.4
PCR: 28.3

Stk: L2
RPG: 4.5
ORPG: 9.0

DO: 3-3
RPG: 5.0
ORPG: 4.5

L5: 1-4
RPG: 3.6
ORPG: 5.4
PCR: 1.8

Key Players-

#12(SR-OF) Tyler Hartley- .464 avg, .519 OB%, 11XBH, 20R, 26RBI, 10SB
#34(JR-C) Justin Cobb- .338 avg. .411 OB%, 9XBH, 11R, 24RBI, 2SB

#26(SR-P) Wes Burrell- (3-4) 2.39ERA, 38IP, 34H, 20R, 13ER, 24BB, 64SO

Haynes, Wildcats shoot down Purdy

Varsity Baseball game @ Cassville.

Game Summary:

Kelby Haynes blasted a two-run home-run helping the Cassville Wildcats beat the Purdy Eagles 10-2 in a Barry County match up. The win was Cassville's 12th in a row and came quickly. The Wildcats got on top 5-0 when Purdy answered with 2 runs in the fourth. The Wildcats roared back with 5 runs in the fifth to shut the door.

Box Score:

PUR: 000 200 0=2-5-2
CAS: 230 050 x=10-10-0

Team Stats:

-PUR-----CAS
R: 02-----10
H: 05-----10
E: 02-----00
DP: 01-----00
XBH: 00-----01
RBI: 02-----08
SB: 00-----03
Avg: .192-----.357
OB%: .333-----.600
ER: 08-----02
ERA: 9.33-----2.00
PC: 129-----110
Stks: 65-----66
Stk%: 50-----60
Bls: 64-----44
Bl%: 50-----40

Individual Stats:

Purdy

SS(L) Trent Goetz 0-3 HBP
LF(L) Daniel Barrientos 0-4
1B(R) Mason Roller 1-4 DP
C(R) Derek Dailey 0-1 BB, HBP, R
CF(L) Ryan Veith 1-3 R
2B(R) Josh Wiseman 0-3
3B(R) Chris Bennett 1-2 BB
DH(R) Derek Fulp 2-3 2RBI, FC
RF(R) Landon Terry 0-3 DP
P Riley Veith

(RHP) Riley Veith (L) 4.1IP, 8H, 7R, 6ER, 6BB, 2SO, PO, 86PC(41-45), 11FPS
(RHP) Kevin Miller 0.0IP, 2H, 3R, 2ER, 2BB, 0SO, WP, PB, 15PC(10-05), 1FPS
(RHP) Daniel Burnside 0.2IP, 0H, 0R, 0ER, 0BB, 1SO, 13PC(06-07), 1FPS
(RHP) Derek Fulp 1.0IP, 0H, 0R, 0ER, 0BB, 1SO, 15PC(07-08), 0FPS

Cassville

C(R) Jody Cavness 3-4 RBI
SS(R) Kelby Haynes 2-2 HR, 3RBI, 3R, SB, BB, HBP
LF(R) Aaron Jamieson 0-3 BB, R, FC, RBI
1B(L) Michael Baker 2-3 BB, ROE, 2RBI
3B(R) Jake Nolan 1-2 BB, SB
CF(R) Cody Pierson 0-2 BB, R
P(R) Andrew Gryder 1-2
RF(R) Danny Naugle 1-4 ROE, R, RBI
DH(R) Brian Poremba 0-2 FC, R
2B(R) Vinee McCracken 0-0 BB, R (PH4Poremba)
Trevor Tanner 2R (CR4Cavness)
P(R) Aaron Brooks 0-2 (PH4Gryder)
David Lunsford SB
3B(R) Patric Maher 0-1 (PH4Nolan)
CF(R) Travis Northern 0-1 (PH4Pierson)

(LHP) Andrew Gryder 3.2IP, 3H, 2R, 2ER, 3BB, 3SO, 63PC (30-33), 8FPS
(RHP) Aaron Brooks- (W) 3.1IP, 2H, 0R, 0ER, BB, 0SO, 47PC(14-33), 8FPS

Game Notes:

-Wind was blowing North at approximately 15mph. Game time temperature was 75 degrees.

-Combined both teams play 9 games this week and neither started the top of their rotation. Purdy's Riley Veith, only a freshman, has been a spot-starter and reliever for the Eagles while Cassville's Andrew Gryder had never pitched in a varsity game until today.

-Ryan Vieth, Riley's brother, is coined with a unique nickname. For his second time at the plate an Eagle fan yelled,"Let's go RV". RV not only works for Ryan, but also for brother Riley.

'Cats Clinch Big 8 Title

Varsity Baseball game @ Cassville

Game Summary:

Cassville claimed the out-right Big 8 champion title for the first time in seven years after defeating Mt. Vernon 8-2. The Wildcats completed a clean sweep through the Big 8 to achieve the goal for the first time since 2001. Against Mt. Vernon the 'Cats never trailed and put the game away with a two run sixth that gave them the 8-2 lead.

Box Score:

MV: 002 000 0=2-4-8
CAS: 031 202 x=8-7-4

Team Stats:

-MV-----CAS
R: 02-----08
H: 04-----07
E: 08-----04
DP: 00-----01
SB: 02-----04
XBH: 01-----00
RBI: 02-----04
Avg: .148-----.259
OB%: .300-----.484
ER: 03-----00
ERA: 3.50-----0.00
PC: 112-----106 (Pitch Count)
Stks: 65-----60
Stk%: 58-----57
Bls: 47-----46
Bl%: 42-----43
FPS: 16-----11 (First Pitch Strike)

Individual Stats:

Mt. Vernon

P/LF(R) Kellen Cox- 1-4 SB
3B(R) Wade Neely- 0-4 ROE, R
LF/P(R) Seth Wiehe- 0-3 R, BB
1B(R) Wilson Cowherd- 0-1 BB, HBP
DH(R) Matt Caputi- 1-3 2B, 2RBI
SS(R) Josh Engler- 0-3
RF(R) James Hulse- 2-3
C(R) Steven Swillum- 0-3 ROE
2B(L) Tyler Fenton- 0-3
CF Adam Curl
CR Taylor Eagles- SB

(RHP) Kellen Cox- (L) 5.1IP, 7H, 7R, 3ER, 4BB, 4SO, 2PO, WP, 98PC, 56Stks, 42Bls, 14FPS
(RHP) Seth Wiehe- .2IP, 0H, 1R, 0ER, 1BB, 1SO, 14PC, 9Stks, 5Bls, 2FPS

Cassville

C(R) Jody Cavness- 2-4 RBI, 2ROE
SS(R) Kelby Haynes- 0-4 ROE, RBI
LF(R) Aaron Jamieson- 2-3 R, HBP, RBI, 2SB
1B(L) Michael Baker- 0-2 BB, SF, RBI, DP
P(R) Jake Nolan- 2-3 HBP
CF(R) Cody Pierson- 0-3 BB, R
DH(R) Andrew Gryder- 0-2
RF(R) Danny Naugle- 0-3 FC, R, SB
2B(R) Vinee McCracken- 1-2 BB, 2R, DP
CR Trevor Tanner- 3R,SB
3B(R) Aaron Brooks- 0-1 ROE, DP
CR Travis Northern

(RHP) Jake Nolan- (W) CG, 7IP, 4H, 2R, 0ER, 3BB, 6SO, 106PC, 60Stks, 46Bls, 11FPS

Game Notes:

-Temperature at game time was approximately 69 degrees. Clear skies with a 25-30mph wind blowing from the south.

-Jake Nolan's sixth inning was extremely efficient. Nolan threw only seven pitches because of some great play behind him. James Hulse singled with one out, but Steven Swillum hit a chopper down the third base line. Aaron Brooks scooped the ball up went to second on a close play and with the runner bearing down on him second baseman, Vinee McCracken, got the ball to first to complete the double play.

-The strong wind not only had an effect on fly balls, but also on breaking pitches from both pitchers. Combined the two pitchers hit three batters all on breaking balls that got caught by the wind.