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Wednesday, September 9
Justin Hall is Mars Hill's ace pitcher
Former BHS player shines on diamond
By CHASE YOUNG - Bulletin Sports Writer
Justin Hall recently received Pitcher of the Week honors from the South Atlantic Conference.
“It’s definitely a big deal,” said Hall, a pitcher for Mars Hill College. “I’ve pretty much wanted it since I’ve been at college. I think it’s nine teams in the conference, 20 pitchers per team, so it’s a big deal for me. I’ve always wanted that.”
Hall, who graduated from Bassett High School in 2006 — the same year he won the Piedmont District’s player of the year award — has utilized a love for the game, hard work and determination to improve his skills over the years.
Now, he’s starting to reap the benefits, according to BHS baseball coach Bill Parks. ...............Click link at article headline to read the whole article
Wednesday, September 9
Justin Hall named South Atlantic Conference Pitcher of the Week
ROCK HILL, S.C. -- Lenoir-Rhyne’s Evan Taylor has been named the South Atlantic Conference Baseball Player of the Week and Mars Hill’s Justin Hall earned league Pitcher of the Week honors announced conference officials Tuesday.
Taylor, a 6-2, 195-pound junior outfielder from Charlotte, N.C., is batting .520 in the first two weeks of the season for the Bears going 13-for-25 with 13 RBI. The Independence High School graduate has recorded a hit in every game this season, including his 4-for-5 effort against Wingate in a non-conference game on Feb. 3. Taylor led Lenoir-Rhyne to a doubleheader sweep over No. 1 and defending NCAA Division II national champion Mount Olive this past Saturday. In the sweep, Taylor went 5-for-8 with four RBI, a double and a home run. Through seven games, Taylor has tallied three doubles and three home runs to post a 1.000 slugging percentage.
Hall, a 6-0, 205-pound junior right-hander, recorded a pair of wins in his two weekend starts to open the 2009 campaign. The Martinsville, Va. hasn’t allowed an earned run in his 12 innings of work this year. In MHC’s 9-1 win at Belmont Abbey, Hall scattered four hits, allowed an unearned run, walked one and struck out nine. The Bassett High School product followed that performance a week later as he pitched six shutout innings against Salem International. In the Lions’ 10-6 win, Hall limited SIU to five hits, one walk and five strikeouts.
The SAC Player of the Week is determined by a vote of the league’s sports information directors.
Tuesday, June 9
Bengals play long ball in 14-8 win over Magna Vista
Patrick Martin (Grand Slam in 6th), Mason Mays (3 run HR) in 7th), and Boo Woods (2 run HR in 5th) led Bassett's attack offensively. Roy Morgan added 2 hits (including a 2 run double) and 3 RBI's and Desmond Woods added 2 hits. Patrick Martin picked up the win on the mound going 5 1/3 innings. The Bengals led the Warriors (11-1) in the bottom of the 6th, but proceded to give up 7 unearned runs on 3 hits over the final 2 innings.
Tuesday, June 9
Bengals lose at Patrick Henry (6-5)
Mason Mays had three hits (2 doubles) and an RBI. Patrick Martin had two hits, including a solo home run, and Grant Wickline had two hits. Travis Hancock picked up the loss, allowing 5 ER
Tuesday, June 9
Bengals fall to Trojans (10-0)
Tunstall scores 4 in the 5th and 4 in the 6th to secure the win. Desmond Woods led the Bengals with 2 hits. Roy Morgan picked up the loss, allowing 4 ER and recording 6 K's.
Thursday, April 30
Bengals Fall to Christiansburg (12-10)
Bassett fell behind early at Christiansburg (7-1) then rallied to take a (8-7) lead in the top of the 5th inning. The lead was short lived as C'Burg scored 5 in the bottom of the 5th and then held on for the win. Bryan McAlexander and Caleb Naff led the Bengals offensively with 2 RBI's each. McAlexander had a solo HR and Naff had 2 doubles. Grant Wickline added 2 hits and a RBI, while Mason Mays collected 2 hits.
Bassett committed 6 errors
Thursday, April 30
Bassett responds in 14-4 win
Bengals' baseball team wins season opener
Bassett scored four runs in the bottom of the fifth and added seven more in the next frame to beat Patrick Henry 14-4 on Wednesday at Bassett in six innings. The Bengals were lead by Desmond Woods who went (3-4) with 2 doubles and 4 RBI's. Caleb Naff had 4 hits and a RBI, Patrick Martin added 2 doubles, and Paris Ragan had 2 hits and 2 RBI's.
Ryan Boyd picked up the win in relief of starter Travis Hancock. Hancock went 4 2/3 innings, recording 4 K's and scattering 5 hits. Boyd went 1 1/3 innings, recording 2 K's and 2 hits. Bassett starts the season (1-0) and is scheduled to play Friday at Franklin County at 5:00. (Bulletin Article) (Roanoke Times)
Friday, March 13
Bengal Baseball 2009
Varsity Junior Varsity
Ryan Boyd Cole Campbell
Tony Garcia Michael Coleman
Travis Hancock Hunter Crawford
Dustin Hardy Zach Fleming
Patrick Martin Rashad Hairston
Mason Mays Will Hylton
Bryan McAlexander Austin Mabry
Garrett Meaut Ben Moore
Roy Morgan Ryan Prillaman
Caleb Naff Austin Rakes
Paris Ragan Gunnar Robertson
B.A. Weaver Jacob Rowe
Grant Wickline Matt Scott
Desmond Woods Dusty Smith
Rashawn “Boo” Woods Austin Stable
Bruce Young Blake Walmsley
Trey Watkins
Thursday, December 11
Justin Hall (Mars Hill)
-- Former Bengal Hall wrapped up his Sophomore season as one of Mars Hill's top arms. (Stats)
Thursday, December 11
Caleb Naff and Mason Mays Named to All-State AA Baseball Teams
Virginia High School Coaches Association Classification AA 2008 All State Selections
Player of the Year Mikey O'Brien Hidden Valley Sr.
Coach of the Year Greg Conner Powhatan
First Team (Player, School, Year)
Pitcher Mikey O'Brien Hidden Valley Sr.
Pitcher Jordan Barnett Richlands Sr.
Catcher Dylan Smith Park View Sr.
First Base Zac Helgeson Hidden Valley Sr.
Second Base Joey Phillips Blacksburg Sr.
Shortstop Adam McConnell Tabb Sr.
Third Base Brent Mikionis Powhatan Sr.
Outfield Will Lamb York Sr.
Outfield Kenny Fleming Louisa Sr.
Outfield Daniel Bowman Turner Ashby Sr.
Utility Player Mark Manthe Blacksburg Sr.
Designated Hitter Steve Holt Alleghany Jr.
Second Team
Pitcher Cody Brown Tabb Sr.
Pitcher John Jones Courtland Sr.
Catcher Daniel Wright Fort Defiance Jr.
First Base Stephen Keener Alleghany Sr.
Second Base Josh Holskey Lord Botetourt Sr.
Shortstop Scott Betterly Brentsville Sr.
Third Base Kyle Craun Turner Ashby Sr.
Outfield Rashad Hatcher Park View Sr.
Outfield Ashton Paige Amherst Sr.
Outfield Brett Hylton Tunstall Jr.
Utility Player Mark Montgomery Bruton Sr.
Designated Hitter Caleb Naff Bassett Jr.
Honorable Mention
Pitcher Jake Kline Potomac Falls Jr.
Pitcher Cole Shain Broad Run Sr.
Pitcher Blake Forslund Rustburg Sr.
Pitcher Joseph Lucas Waynesboro Jr.
Catcher Justin Thompson Tunstall Sr.
Catcher Davey Everhart Tabb Sr.
First Base Aaron Sweger Potomac Falls Sr.
First Base Robbie Brownschidle Grafton Jr.
Second Base Clark Pinder Poquoson Jr.
Second Base Trey Brocke Broad Run Sr.
Shortstop Jay Thompson Waynesboro Sr.
Shortstop Justin Malone Abingdon Sr.
Third Base Dylan Szajankiewiez Louisa Sr.
Third Base Mason Mays Bassett Jr.
Outfield Ryan McBroom Courtland Sr.
Outfield Jonathan Mason Park View Jr.
Thursday, December 11
Bassett baseball duo heads to PHCC
Jeff Alderman signs with PHCC
Jeremy Moore signs with PHCC
Monday, October 13
Smith River T' Ball and NABF Summer League
Smith River T' Ball - We would like to thank all players, coaches, parents, and fans for making the first year of Smith River T'Ball such a success. Most importantly, we would like to thank all the team sponsors. Without your help, we would not have been able to start the program. If you see Coach Fisher, make sure you tell him thanks for doing such an outstanding job with organizing and running the league.
NABF Summer Games:
Season complete.
I would like to thank Coach Fisher and Coach Kinney for taking time away from their busy schedules to coach the team.
Tuesday, August 26
Mason Mays, Caleb Naff, and Jake Joyce Named to All-Region IV Baseball Teams
2008 Region IV Baseball Teams
First Team
Mikey O’Brien Hidden Valley Pitcher Sr.
Jordan Barnett Richlands Pitcher Sr.
Joe Mantiply Tunstall Pitcher Jr.
Justin Thompson Tunstall Catcher Sr.
Zac Helgeson Hidden Valley First Base Sr.
Joey Phillips Blacksburg Second Base Sr.
Justin Malone Abingdon Shortstop Sr.
Brett Molenhauer Hidden Valley Shortstop Sr.
Mason Mays Bassett Third Base Jr.
Brett Hylton Tunstall Outfield Jr.
Nathan Hagy Abingdon Outfield Sr.
Eric Houff Blacksburg Outfield Jr.
Mark Manthe Blacksburg Utility Player Jr.
Caleb Naff Bassett DH Jr.
Player of the Year Mikey O’Brien Hidden Valley
Coach of the Year Mark Francisco Abingdon
Second Team
Jake Joyce Bassett Pitcher Jr.
Zach Whitt Abingdon Pitcher Soph.
Joel Elswick Richlands Catcher Jr.
Taylor Herald Tazewell First Base Soph.
Justin Willard Magna Vista Second Base Soph.
Jared King Pulaski Shortstop Sr.
Michael Kelly Carroll County Third Base Jr.
Dustin Cockram Tunstall Outfield Sr.
T. J. Martin Carroll County Outfield Jr.
Joe Greenway Hidden Valley Outfield Sr.
Matt Rasnake Abingdon Utility Sr.
Evan Fisher Salem DH Sr.
Friday, March 28
Martin and Moore lead Bengals over Patrick Henry (7-0)
Patrick Martin had 4 RBI's and Jeremy Moore went 6 innings to pick up the win as Bassett defeated the Patriots of Patrick Henry on Monday. Martin had two hits including a monsterous 3 run HR in the bottom of the 6th that cleared the backdrop in CF with plenty of room to spare. Mason Mays and Boo Woods had two hits each, Paris Ragan scored 2 runs, and Jake Joyce had 2 stolen bases to help lead the Bengals offensively. On the mound, Moore went 6 strong innings allowing only 3 hits while recording 6 K's to record the win, and the defense was solid behind him as the Bengals didn't commit any errors. Travis Hancock pitched the 7th inning to close out the game. The Bengals return to action on Wednesday at Christiansburg with a start time of 5:00.
Tuesday, April 1
Naff helps lead Bassett to win over William Fleming (17-4)
Caleb Naff had 4 RBI's and the Bengals pounded out 12 hits for the five inning win over the Colonels. Bassett scored 5 in the bottom of the 1st and 9 more in the bottom of the 2nd to jump out to a (14-0) lead. Naff had 2 hits including a double, Jeremy Moore (2 hits and 2 RBI's), Mason Mays (2 hits and a RBI), and Jeff Alderman had a 2 run double to help lead the Bengals offensively. Jake Joyce went 2 innings to pick up the win, while Boo Woods (2 IP) and Jeremy Moore (1 IP) also saw time on the mound. The Bengals improve to (3-0) with the win and play at William Fleming today at Mahr Field.
Tuesday, March 25
Bengals win season opener over GW Danville (9-3)
Bengals win season opener over GW Danville (9-3)
Bassett traveled to Dan Daniel Park for their season opener against the Eagles of GW Danville on Friday. The Bengals scored 4 runs in the top of the 2nd, 2 more in the 3rd, 1 in the 5th and 2 in the top of the 7th to round out their scoring. Jake Joyce led the Bengals at the plate with 3 hits including a triple, and Mason Mays had 2 doubles and 2 RBI's. Paris Ragan and Patrick Martin had 2 RBI's each and Caleb Naff had 2 hits including a double. Joyce also picked up the win on the mound as he scattered 7 hits, recorded 11 K's and allowed 2 earned runs. Bassett has their home opener Monday, March 17th as they host the Patrick Henry Patriots at 4:30.
Thursday, February 28
BHS Field Improvements
ABC News 13 Story & Video
Martinsville Bulletin Article - Improvements for Bengals
BTW Channel 21 article:
(BTW 21 Photo)
Bassett High Baseball benefits from Community Teamwork
Martinsville Speedway had a VIP suite it needed to tear down. Bassett High School needed a press box for its baseball field. Teamwork and community spirit blended the two needs together for what's going to be a state-of-the-art high school press box.
The speedway was prepared to raze a small suite in the third-turn area of the track during a building project in the summer. Steve Martin, owner of Steve Martin Trenching and a former Bengal player and longtime booster, was onsite doing some work and envisioned a new home for the building. He huddled the track president Clay Campbell and a plan was born.
"It seemed like a perfect idea to me, " said Campbell. "We had a building we didn't need anymore and they had a need for a press box. The suite fit the bill perfectly. We were certainly happy to donate it to them.
That was the easy part. The difficulty part was getting the 36-foot-long building from Martinsville Speedway to Bassett High School. But that's where community spririt and partnership took over.
Martin's company, Steve Martin Trenching, perpard the building to take off its perch some 15 feet off the ground. Guy Turner Crane Service donated the use of a large crane to lift the building and place it on the back of a flat bed trailer.
After the trip to Bassett, Turner again donated the use of a crane to place the building on its foundation again.
Light Electric donated services to get the press box wired and Virginia Blower donated all HVAC services and materials, including a heat pump.
"Everyone in this area should be proud of the community coming together on a project like this," said Campbell.
 
(Steve Martin - BTW 21 Photo) (Clay Campbell - BTW 21 Photo)
Tuesday, February 12
The Press Box has arrived.
The Press Box has arrived.
A big thanks to Steve Martin Trenching, Guy M. Turner crane service, and Mr. Clay Campbell of the Martinsville Speedway. Also, thanks to Tim Moore for assisting Steve and his guys in the move.
More pics of the press box
Monday, February 4
Post 42 pics (Current and former Bengal players)
Post 42 pics
(Current and former Bengal players)
  
(Jeff Alderman - PHCC) (Justin Hall- Mars Hill)
 
(Johnathan Morton - PHCC) (Ed Clark - PHCC )
Saturday, March 22
Former Bengals Playing in College
Bengals Playing in College
Bobby Eggleston (2005) - Averrett College (2006)
Patrick Henry Community College (2007)
Justin Hall (2006) - Mars Hill College (2007 - ) (#16 - RHP)
(Profile) #16 Justin Hall
Hall enters his third year at Mars Hill. As a freshman, he earned a weekend spot in the rotation and picked up his biggest win vs. No. 16 West Alabama with a complete game. As a sophomore, he became the No. 1 starter and picked up five wins in 60.1 innings pitched. Hall led the staff with 57 strikeouts and posted a 4.03 ERA. He has been named captain as a junior because of his work ethic and leadership. Hall is a Physical Education major with a concentration in coaching.
Johnathon Morton (2006) - Patrick Henry Community College (2007 - 2008) (#4 - SS/2B)
Justin Gilley (2006) -Patrick Henry Community College (2007 - 2008) (#20 - LHP) Lynchburg College - (2009 - ) #50 - LHP
Ed Clark (2007) - Patrick Henry Community College - (2008 - ) (#10 - OF)
Chris Young (2006) - Ferrum College (2007- )
Jeff Alderman (2008) - Patrick Henry Community College (2009 - ) Redshirt '09
Wednesday, November 14
SummerSlam III Baseball Camp
SummerSlam III Baseball Camp
Coach Parks would like to thank the following people for making this years camp a huge success:
Phillip Davis - Camp Organizer and Virginia Bucks Coach
Chris Parker - PHCC Head Coach and AD
Rick Ramey - Magna Vista Head Coach
Ricky Young - Former area coach
Warren Fisher - Bassett Head JV Coach
Randy Smith & Greg Hylton - Virginia Dragons Coaches
Henry County Parks and Recreation Department
& the following Bassett Bengal past and present players who are the largest reason these camps are a success: Johnathan Morton, Justin Hall, Ed Clark, Jeremy Moore, Jeff Alderman, Jake Joyce, Patrick Martin, Cameron Martin, Grant Wickline, and Bryan McAlexander.
Thank you young men for so unselfishly giving something back to the game of baseball. You make this camp successful because you young men teach the campers the game of baseball, while at the same time, you keep it fun and interesting. I cannot begin to thank you guys enough for donating your time to the kids who attend this camp. You will never know the impact that you will have on a lot of these kids just buy your interactions with them.
Wednesday, November 14
Nearly 60 kids take steps to improve their game (Summer Slam III)
Nearly 60 kids take steps to improve their game
Wednesday, October 17
A good lead-off hitter makes the RBI guys look so much better
A good lead-off hitter makes the RBI guys look so much better
(Ed Clark - PHCC)
Friday, May 4
Put me in coach..... I'm ready to play.
Sunday, April 8, 2007
By ANDREW STEVENS - Bulletin Sports Writer (
Saturday, September 22
Ed Clark (OF) and Justin Woods (DH) make 2nd team All-Region IV TEAM
Region IV - 2nd TEAM
1B- CHRIS LINBERRY, CARROLL COUNTY, JR.
2B- MATT RASNAKE, ABINGDON, JR.
3B- ANTHONEY LOONEY, ABINGDON, SR.
SS- CALEB JENNINGS, RICHLANDS, SR.
OF- HUNTER GREER, VIRGINIA HIGH, SR.
OF- WILLIE OAKES, VIRGINIA HIGH, SR.
OF- ED CLARK, BASSETT, SR.
C- BRUSIER MOORE, TAZEWELL, SO.
P- TREY ROARK, VIRGINIA HIGH, JR.
P- JOE MANTILPY, TUNSTALL, SO.
DH- JUSTIN WOODS, BASSETT, JR.
U - ZAK MORRIS, MAGNA VISTA, SR.
Wednesday, October 17
2007 All-Piedmont District Bengals
1st Team 2nd Team
Ed Clark - OF Jeff Alderman - P
Justin Woods - DH
Wednesday, October 17
2007 All-Heritage Tournament Team Members
Saturday, September 22
Justin Hall signs with the Martinsville Mustangs
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Justin Hall (23) stands for his first National Anthem as a Mustang. Last week he was playing Legion ball.
Justin Hall signs with the Martinsville Mustangs
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