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Bandits win Back to the Beach Classic
The Bandits defeated the Alabama Storm, Baldwin Braves, AL/MS Stateliners, and Grand Bay All Stars, to win the 2nd annual Back to the Beach Classic. Many of the Bandits were on the Coosa Rivercat team which won this tournament lastyear. The Roster was modified slightly for this tournament. All of the Bandits were invited to play but most had other obligations (football) or otherwise and could not attend. Trey Vice and Junior Gray from the Bandits participated as did Fall 2001 Bandits Matt Frasier, Chip Knighten, and Adam Clough. The team was supplemented with several new players from the Gadsden area. These included Myles Cordell, Phillip West, Josh Vest, Jeremy Hill, and Tyler (T.J.) James.
Frederick Gray and Randy Vice continued as assistant coaches. Col. Mike Lamb and Noel Vice joined the Coaching staff.
Bandits to play in SCBC Fall National Championship
The Alabama Bandits will play in the SCBC Fall National Championship at Championship Park in Glencoe, AL. on October 11-13. For more information, email Randy Vice @ coachvice@aol.com
Fall Bandits Finish Second in Grand Slam Classic
New Look Bandits Win Spring Opener
Undefeated 2003 Bandits Win May Classic
The Alabama Bandits were Co-Champs in the 2003 Championship Park May Classic. The Bandits and the New Georgia Indians both went undefeated in pool play and were unable to play the Championship game due to weather conditions. The Bandits are 5-0 on the Season and look forward to playing more baseball in the next couple of weeks. The Bandits defeated the North Alabama Giants 8-2 and the Baldwin Red Socks 14-1.
Bandits Defeat Future Prospects
Alabama Bandits Win Doubleheader against Future Prospects
by RandyVice, 6/15/03 23:41 ET
Congratulations to the U14 Alabama Bandits for a hardfought win against an outstanding Future Prospects team. The two teams fought to a 6-6 tie in regulation before the Bandits Josh Vest drove home Cody Williams for the 7-6 win in 9 innings. The winning pitcher was Tyler Watts. Darius Rudolph and Cody Williams both did a great job as starter and middle relief. In the second game, the Bandits won 8-2 with Myles Cordell securing the victory for the Bandits with Darius Rudolph getting the save. The Bandits played without starters Todd Cunningham, Trey Vice, Joe Frye, and Adam Clough. Cory Bullard came in as a guest player and did an outstanding job for the Bandits in Centerfield. The Bandits Roster for todays doubleheader was: Myles Cordell, Josh Vest, Lathan Watson, Tyler Watts, Darius Rudolph, Taylor Keener, Cody Williams, Matt Frasier, and Cory Bullard. This was the first time the Bandits had played at 60'90 as a team. The Prospects played an outstanding day of baseball as well.
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Friday, June 20
Bandits Win State Tournament Opener
The Bandits got off to a slow start but eventually defeated a hardworking Mountain Brook Spartans 7-2. Myles Cordell hit a two run homerun while Darius Rudolph went the distance for the Bandits.
Junior Gray rejoins Bandits
Last years stat leader Junior Gray rejoined the Bandits last night at the USSSA State Tournament. Gray has been playing extended school ball for Gadsden High. Welcome Back Junior.
Bandits Get First Loss in State Semi-Finals
The eventual state champion Tuscaloosa Thunder showed up to play ball on Sunday and defeated the Bandits 5-3 in the State Semi-Final game at the Gadsden Sports Complex. In spite of homeruns by Todd Cunningham and Taylor Watts, the Bandits had a hard time putting runs on the board. The Bandits ran through Saturday by defeating the Hoover Bucs and the Hoover Outlaws by 10 runs in each game and by hitting 17 total homeruns for the tournament. Congratulations to the Bandits for a great tournament.
Bandits Prepare for BPA World Series
The Bandits are in the midst of preparation for the inaugural BPA World Series in Gadsden, AL. The team underwent some changes after state tournament due to all-star selections. Darius Rudolph, Trey Vice, Lathan Watson, Jonathon Bowen, Adam Clough, and Junior Gray, 14 year olds, all made the Etowah County Babe Ruth 15 year old all-star team. These players will be able to compete in the BPA World Series since there is no conflict in schedules. However, Myles Cordell, Todd Cunningham, Tank Watson, and Josh Vest made the 14 year old all-star team. These players play their tournament on the same weekend as the BPA which makes their participation unlikely. 3 new players who will be named later will join the Bandits for the BPA World Series on July 10-13.
Bandits Finish 3rd in BPA World Series
The Bandits defeated the Central Alabama Wildcats, Evansville Gold, and Brookwood Broncos on their way to the Blue Division Championship game against the eventual World Series Champions, the Twitty City Stars. Junior Gray and Adam Clough were both ALL WORLD selections at the conclusion of the tournament. Great pitching performances were turned out by Junior Gray, Trey Vice, Darius Rudolph,Cody Williams, Joe Frye, and Nick Vickerson. Jonathon Bowen and Michael Everly played well in the outfield while Lathan Watson, Blake Jennings and
Nick Vickerson played great infield. Adam Clough was outstanding behind the plate catching for all of the tournamanet games. Blake Jennings from the 2002 Bandits was welcomed back to the team as was 2001 Bandit Michael Everly. Nick Vickerson was
Bandits Win 2 and lose 1 in USSSA/BPA State Major Tournament
The Bandits defeated the Alabama Slammers and the Future Prospects on Saturday, July 18th before falling to the Slammers in the Championship Game on Sunday. This was the first joint BPA/USSSA tournament in Alabama. Congratulations to the Slammers.This tournament wraps up the official summer season of the Alabama Bandits. We will however be playing in some weekend Fall events. Congratulations to all the Bandits for a great year.
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