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Thursday, April 23
Houston Chronicle - April 23, 2009
Westbury baseball in playoff mix
The Westbury baseball team will play a rare triple-header on Saturday.
The Rebels will face Davis at 1 p.m. in a key District 21-4A match-up at Delmar Field. Westbury then has a twinbill at Knoblauch Field against Bellaire at 4 and 6 p.m. in a pair of non-league games.
Westbury head coach Derrick Taylor, a former player and coach at Bellaire, wanted a shot at the Cardinals, even if it doesn’t count in the District 21-4A standings.
“It’s a great opportunity for us to play a team that’s nationally ranked,” Taylor said. “This will help us prepare for the playoffs, if we’re fortunate enough to get there.”
Westbury (5-9, 5-3) took a step closer to the Class 4A playoffs with last week’s 7-2 victory over Reagan. Tyler Keever threw five solid innings, while D.J. Edmonds provided solid relief. Jake Freudenberger went 3-for-4 with two RBI, while Thurston Hillman, Blake Markin and Steph Whitfield had multi-hit games.
Taylor said this is the most important stretch for Westbury, which entered the week in third place in District 21-4A. The Rebels, who met league leader Waltrip earlier this week, have games remaining against second-place Davis and Austin, currently in fourth place.
Thursday, April 2
From Houston Chronicle - April 2, 2009
Westbury emerges as 21-4A contender
The Westbury baseball team dropped its first District 21-4A game last week, a 5-3 setback to Waltrip.
But the Rebels, who are loaded with talent, still rank as the league team no one wants to play.
“I really love this group,” said Westbury head coach Derrick Taylor. “We have great team unity, and these kids play with a real sense of pride. I expect big things from them.”
Westbury got off to a slow start, dropping all four games in the Houston Christian Baseball Classic. But the Rebels were unstoppable in their first two District 21-4A games, crushing Yates 17-0 and Reagan 8-3 prior to the Waltrip loss.
The Rebels, who missed the playoffs a year ago in District 20-5A, have gotten help from the unlikeliest sources.
Senior Jeffrey Davidoff, a transfer from Lamar, has emerged as one of Westbury’s star players. Davidoff is the starting shortstop and has evolved into the Rebels’ closer. He’s hitting .389 and leads the team with 17 stolen bases.
“Jeffrey is a five-tool player,” Taylor said. “He didn’t play much at Lamar, but he’s such a good athlete. All he needed was an opportunity to show everyone what he can do.”
Senior left-hander Tyler Keever has become Westbury’s ace. Keever, another former Lamar player, fanned 15 batters against Reagan and is averaging 11 strikeouts per start. Keever, who also plays first base, already has signed with Hendrix College in Conway, Ark.
“Tyler transferred in last year and didn’t get to play, but he’s been on fire so far,” Taylor said. “He’s definitely made up for lost time.”
Davidoff and Keever are just two reasons why Westbury is considered a legitimate title contender.
Senior Marcus Haynes joins Keever in the starting rotation. Haynes is one of Westbury’s most versatile players. In addition to pitching, he starts in right field and has played some third base.
Taylor said the 6-foot-1, 230-pounder, a starting offensive lineman for Westbury’s district champion football team, is enjoying a breakout season.
“Marcus is a big, strong kid,” Taylor said. “He’s a good football player, but he has a bright future in baseball.”
Junior Jake Freudenberg, who previously played at Bellaire, has stepped up at second base after struggling for a month with an ankle injury.
“Jake was supposed to be our starting catcher before the injury,” Taylor said. “But he’s done a great job at second base. It’s worked out well for everyone.”
But the biggest surprise has been a pair of freshmen, Matthew Harding and D.J. Edmonds. In addition to pitching, Harding and Edmonds have played third base and in the outfield, respectively.
“Matthew hasn’t performed like a ninth-grader, that’s for sure,” Taylor said. “D.J. started off in football, but he has so much God-given ability in baseball. Even though his throwing motion is unorthodox, he knows how to get outs.”
Also starting for Westbury are three sophomores — Derrick Wilson at catcher, Stepheleon Whitfield in left field and Blake Martin in center field. Senior Thurston Hillman, who Taylor considers “a sleeper,” also has played some center field, in addition to logging a few innings on the mound.
“In my three years at Westbury, Thurston is probably the best pure hitter I’ve seen,” Taylor said. “He’s a hitting machine.”
Taylor believes the Rebels, who met Davis last week, have an excellent shot at the Class 4A playoffs. However, Westbury will need to knock off Waltrip and Davis to claim the District 21-4A crown.
“If these guys continue to give 100 percent, there’s no limit to what they can accomplish,” Taylor said. “I’m proud of them.”
Thursday, April 2
From Houston5ABaseball website - Week 6 Scoreboard
Tuesday 3-31-2008
District 21-4A
Austin 6 Westbury 5 HR-WHS-Marcus Haynes
Thursday, April 2
From Houston5ABaseball website - Week 5 Scoreboard
Friday 3-27-2008
District 21-4A
Davis 9 Westbury 3 WP-Cortez, LP-Keever. HR-WHS-Whitfield.
Thursday, March 26
From Houston Chronicle on March 26, 2009
Westbury may be the new kid on the block in District 21-4A, ...
Thursday, March 26
From Houston Chronicle - March 25, 2009
The Westbury baseball team has operated under the radar for ...
Wednesday, March 25
From Houston5aBaseball website
Commentary about the Waltrip/Westbury game is posted at http://houston5abaseball.yuku.com/topic/11409.
Monday, March 16
DELMAR TOO WET
Today's game (March 16, 2009) at 1PM against Waltrip has been postponed due to field conditions. At this time, the reschedule is slated for Monday, March 23, 2009 at 7PM.
Friday, March 13
FROM HOUSTON5ABASEBALL.COM WEBSITE
Wednesday 3-11-2009
District 21-4A
Westbury 8 Reagan 3 WP-Tyler Keever(14K)
Monday, October 13
BOOSTER CLUB UPDATE
The Westbury Baseball and Softball Booster Club met on Friday, October 10, 2008 at 7:30. We discussed the plans for both programs. See forms on the Handouts page.
There are dues for Baseball Booster Club in the amount of $25.00. Please send check payable to Westbury Baseball Booster Club. There will be a Pre-Season banquet, an End of Season banquet and Fun Day on January 31, 2009.
Dues, if needed, will be set by the Softball department separately.
Fundraising opportunities include cookie dough sales (coming home in October), and Banner/Ad Sales for the Media Guide. The Media Guide ad sales information is posted on the Handouts page (Baseball or Softball as applicable for your athlete).
If your son/daughter is in need of community service hours, there are opportunities through the Booster Club including Sunday "Ike Relief" in the neighborhood. Contact Coach Taylor for more information.
We will be having workdays for the fields soon. Please give generously of your time and efforts. There was Ike damage to the 3rd Base Dugout which needs repair.
Thursday, October 2
BOOSTER CLUB MEETING
THE WESTBURY BASEBALL BOOSTER CLUB WILL HOLD ITS FIRST MEETING OF THE YEAR ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10TH, AT 7:30PM. PLEASE MAKE ALL EFFORTS TO ATTEND.
Thursday, July 17
ALL DISTRICT HONORS
All District Honors:
1st Team - Pat Brosch (scholarship to Odessa JC)
2nd Team - Gianison Boekhaudt, Aaron Dushkin, Joseph Pinedo
Honorable Mention - Andre Oliver
Thursday, July 17
SENIORS 2008
Seniors: Christine Anzadua, Andre Oliver, James Richard, Chris De Los Santos, Thomas Law, Matthew Figueroa, Damien Gomez, Aaron Dushkin, Geoffrey Phillips, Jeremy Benoit, Patrick Brosch.
Thursday, April 24
Houston 5A Baseball articles
Westbury is being discussed on the Houston 5A Baseball message board. Click the link to see the discussion. http://houston5abaseball.yuku.com/topic/7428/t/Westbury-Rebels.html http://houston5abaseball.yuku.com/topic/8039/t/Westbury-vs-Sam-Houston.html and http://houston5abaseball.yuku.com/topic/8125/t/Westbury-vs-Chavez.html and http://houston5abaseball.yuku.com/topic/8307/t/Bellaire-Westbury-result-from-3-25.html This is a great write up about the Bellaire 2, Westbury 0 game and how well Brosch pitched. Check it out!
Tuesday, March 18
CONGRATULATIONS AARON!!!!!!!!
Monday, March 17
Rebel Bats Wake Up, Do Damage
Monday, March 3
Floresville Tournament
Floresville Tournament - February 27 - March 1. Game 1: Westbury 4, Floresville 3. Game 2: Westbury 1, Crockett (Austin) 11. Game 3: Westbury 9, FEAST 4. Westbury was second in their bracket. They played in the semi finals Sat. March 1 at 1:30 against Antonian and lost 5 - 0.
Tuesday, February 26
Westbury Who????
Wednesday, February 20
Banquet a success!
Preseason Banquet was a success. We are sorry that some of you failed to come. You missed a good time. Thanks again to the Decoration Committee: Susan Brosch, Lori Dushkin and Ms. Gomez; the Collection Committee: Jim Pinedo and Pam Keever; and to all those that stayed and helped take down the decorations. Pictures will be available soon - thanks to Victoria Bole of the yearbook committee.
Donations totalling just over $70 was collected.
There were7 who volunteered to work on the Fun Day Committee. You will be contacted soon for the initial meeting. The dates currently available are Sat. March 29 and Sat. April 12.
There were 6 who volunteered to work on the Post Season Banquet Committee. You also will be contacted soon to start preparing this event for late April/early May.
Friday, January 25
Houston's Top 25 in Baseball
Click the link to the Houston 5A Baseball website article listing Houston's Preseason top 25 Baseball listing. We are flying under everyone's radar, but our competition has the pressure. Let's go knock'em off this list!!!!!
Friday, January 25
Do you know a Westbury Baseball Alum?
If you know a Westbury Baseball alum, please send the information that you know (name, address, years at Westbury and position) and we will add the information to the website.
Tuesday, November 20
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER - UIL
Baseball Dates for 2008
01-25-2008 - First day for practice
02-04-2008 - First day for interschool scrimmages
02-18-2008 - First day for interschool games
04-29-2008 - District certification deadline, all conferences
05-03-2008 - Bi-district deadline, all conferences
05-10-2008 - Area deadline, all conferences
05-17-2008 - Regional quarterfinal deadline, all conferences
05-24-2008 - Regional semifinal deadline, all conferences
05-31-2008 - Regional playoff deadline, all conferences
06-04/06-07- State Tournament
Friday, February 1
NEW UIL Realignment for the 2008 (fall) - 2010 seasons
NOTE: Westbury has been realigned to District 20 -4A for the school years 2008 - 2010. This does not affect baseball until the spring 2009 season. This year we are still 5A and competing against Bellaire, Westside, Lamar, Chavez, etc.
Monday, October 13
Colleges of the 2008 graduates
Colleges: TJ Law (Jarvis College) Pat Brosch (Odessa JC), Chris De Los Santos (HBU), Geoffrey Phillips (Howard U), Aaron Dushkin (Concordia [Austin]), Andre Oliver (Prairie View A & M)