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Wednesday, June 1
Damian, Vern named to 2005 HABCA Southeast All-Star Team
Head Coach- Sean Wood, Clear Lake
Player/Position/School/Coach:
Chris Dinges- OF
Clear Lake
Sean Wood
Dane Yelovich- OF
Clear Brook
Russell Ferrell
David McClain- P
North Shore
Mark McClain
Dustin Damian- P/3B
Brazoswood
Bobby Williams
James Ferguson- P
Clear Brook
Russell Ferrell
Jay Prigmore- 1B
La Porte
Ricky Torres
Jon Garey- P
Deer Park
Ricky Crawford
Jordan Pennington- DH
Clear Lake
Sean Wood
Jose Molina- SS
Pasadena
Jason Fojt
Justin Cockrell- C
Pearland
Ben Pardo
Leo Delgado- OF
Alvin
Mike Rogers
Logan Corbin- 1B
Clear Creek
Jim Mallory
Mark Noggle- SS
Clear Lake
Sean Wood
Matt Vern- C
Brazoswood
Bobby Williams
Ryan Phenix- OF
Sam Rayburn
Billy Hurry Jr.
Ryan Priest- 2B
Dobie
Roy Grant
Sean Kelly- P
Dobie
Roy Grant
Steven Trevino- P
Clear Creek
Jim Mallory
Pearland, Brook, Lake pace 2005 All-District 24-5A selections, Bucs, Creek place six on team
The District 24-5A race was intense and came down to the wire. The balance and competition of the district in 2005 was so even and every game seemed like a playoff game in the district race. On any given night any team could have been defeated and the result is an All-District selection very balanced and headed by Lake Coach Sean Wood.
Ryan Murphy took first team pitcher nods after guiding the Bucs through many close games on the hill for another year. Murphy closed the door on opponents when the going got tough and provided consistent, outstanding pitching for the Bucs. Murphy was first team last year as well for the Region III Quarterfinalist Bucs and was one of the 2005 senior team leaders. Murphy closes out a highly successful high school career.
Matt "Niner" Vern added the latest in a lengthy line of accolades for the TCU-bound senior garnering unanimous first team nods at catcher and capped out a stellar high school career including a Region III Semifinal appearance and Region III Quarterfinal berth. Vern was like a brick wall at home plate refusing to let any wild pitches get past him. He went on a hitting rampage towards the end of the season hitting home runs in several games and throughout the season. Vern should be fun to watch at TCU.
Dustin "Pop" Damian added more honors as well to go along with a 2004 All-District 24-AAAAA First Team- second base honor. Well in 2005, Damian got first team utility honors and proved to be a master of all trades, proving his mettle on the mound and offensively, getting home runs and key hits in several games. Damian was nothing short of outstanding on the hill, proving consistent and effective leadership throughout several games. Damian was also a letter winner from the Region III Semifinalist and Quarterfinalist teams.
Jake Fedorchak exploded for a monster season and garnered second team nods at outfield. The junior combined great defense with speed and offense and hit some home runs and a grand slam against Galveston Ball. Fedorchak proved to be a consistent producer at the plate and kept opponents on their toes.
Tim Jones added more honors to last year's All-District and All-Brazoria County nods. Jones already displayed skill and versatility last year as an outfielder, and in 2005 enhanced his portfolio even more by stepping up as a pitcher and senior team leader. Jones pitched some great games and pitched an oustanding performance against one of Fort Bend's ranked teams and the #4 Houston ranked team at the time- the Clements Rangers early in the season. Jones also provided consistent offensive leadership at the plate.
All-District 24-5A Honorable Mention- Royce Moore stepped up in 2005 as a team leader and emerged as a consistent, timely clutch hitter, providing outstanding defense in the outfield. Moore also displayed excellent speed on the basepaths. Only a junior, Moore should be interesting to look at in 2006.
(U)= Unanimous selection
First Team:
Coach of Year: Sean Wood- Clear Lake
MVP: Jeff Smith- Clear Lake
Designated Hitter: Jordan Pennington- Clear Lake
Pitchers:
James Ferguson- Clear Brook
Ryan Murphy- Brazoswood
Eric Ruff- Clear Creek
Stephen Trevino- Clear Creek
Catcher: Matt Vern (U)- Brazoswood
First Base: Login Corbin (U)- Clear Creek
Second Base: Jereme Brooks (U)- Clear Creek
SS: Mark Noggle- Clear Lake
Third Base: Efrain Gonzalez- Clear Brook
Outfield:
Michael Speciale (U)- Pearland
Chris Dinges (U)- Clear Lake
Dane Yelovich- Clear Brook
Steven Buchanan- Clear Brook
Leo Delgado- Alvin
Comeback Player: Adam Wolfe- Clear Lake
Utility: Dustin Damian- Brazoswood
Newcomer: David Prahm- Clear Brook
Second Team:
Position Player School
Pitchers:
Rob Brasier- Galveston Ball
Michael Cueto- Clear Lake
Taylor Mapes- Pearland
Nick Hammons- Pearland
Catcher: Joey Latulippe- Clear Creek
First Base: James Brown- Alvin
Second Base: Nick Long- Pearland
SS: Aaron Varnum- Pearland
Third Base: Junior Buenrostro- Alvin
Outfield:
Jake Fedorchak- Brazoswood
Norman Whittkamp- Clear Creek
Brandon Chidester- Clear Brook
Taylor Lobb- Pearland
Designated Hitter: William Schuster- Galveston Ball
Honorable Mention:
Position Player School
Pitchers:
Chase Waterwall- Clear Brook
Chad Buckmaster- Pearland
Tim Jones- Brazoswood
Catcher: Justin Cockrell- Pearland
First Base: Matt Murphy- Pearland
Second Base:
Chase Cook- Clear Brook
Ricky Cantu- Alvin
SS:
Cameron Duplechin- Galveston Ball
Will O'Sullivan- Clear Brook
Outfield:
Dan Green- Clear Lake
Royce Moore- Brazoswood
Tuesday, April 26
Matt Vern recognized in Houston 5A Baseball week #9
Matt Vern was recognized by Houston 5A Baseball's "Player of the Week" #9-2005/outstanding performances. Jake Bussey of La Porte, Raynor Campbell of Katy Taylor were also noted for their outstanding accomplishments.
"Matt Vern-Brazoswood; Matt homered for the 4th consecutive game on Saturday in the Bucs 8-1 victory vs Pearland."
Bwoodbucs.com extends congrats to Vern and to the Bucs for a great late-season district battle!
Bucs ranked #23 in Houston Area in latest Texas Sports Poll
4-26-05
Texas Sports Radio News Poll
2005 Baseball Rankings Houston Top 30 5A Rk. Team
Record
This Week
1. The Woodlands 23-2
2. Cy Fair 21-3
3. Kingwood 22-4
4. Tomball 20-5
5. Hou Westside 20-4
6. Humble 19-5
7. West Brook 19-5
8. Deer Park 19-5
9. La Porte 21-6
10. Klein Collins 21-6
11. Sugar Land Clements 17-6
12. Katy Taylor 21-7
13. Cinco Ranch 20-6
14. Bellaire 19-8
15. Hou Lamar 19-6
16. Cy Falls 18-8
17. Hou Memorial 18-8
18. Clear Lake 16-8
19. Klein 17-8
20. Stratford 18-6
21. Katy 20-9
22. Sugar Land Kempner 16-8
23. Brazoswood 16-9
24. Spring Woods 15-9
25. Clear Creek 13-11
26. Mo. City Elkins 14-10
27. Pasadena Dobie 13-13
28. Lufkin 17-9
29. Langham Creek 18-5 W 0-0 0
30. Spring 18-7
Bucs sit at #24 in April 5, 2005 TSRN Poll
The Bucs are again ranked at #24 in the Houston Area according to the last Top 30 Texas Sports Radio Network Poll.
Rk. Team
1. Cy-Fair 16-2
2. Woodlands 16-2
3. Houston Westside 16-3
4. La Porte 17-4
5. Kingwood 16-4
6. Humble 14-4
7. Klein Collins 17-4
8. Spring 15-4
9. Dulles 16-4
10. Clements 12-5
11. Langham Creek 14-3
12. Cy-Falls 14-6
13. Klein 14-5
14. Houston Lamar 15-4
15. Stratford 13-4
16. Deer Park 14-5
17. Cinco Ranch 15-5
18. Katy Taylor 15-7
19. Bellaire 14-7
20. North Shore 11-7
21. Houston Memorial 12-8
22. Strake Jesuit 11-7
23. Elkins 11-7
24. Brazoswood 11-7
25. Pearland 13-8
26. Clear Creek 10-9
27. Nimitz 10-9
28. West Brook 14-4
29. Tomball 13-5
30. Katy 14-8
Bucs ranked #24 in the Houston Area 3-29-05 TSRN Poll
The Bucs are ranked #24 according to the last Top 30 Texas Sports Radio Network Poll.
1. Kingwood
2. Cy-Fair
3. Woodlands
4. Westside
5. Dulles
6. Clements
7. Spring
8. Langham Creek
9. La Porte
10. Klein
11. Humble
12. Klein Collins
13. Houston Lamar
14. Stratford
15. Deer Park
16. Katy Taylor
17. Cinco Ranch
18. Bellaire
19. Cy-Falls
20. North Shore
21. Pearland
22. Elkins
23. Katy
24. Brazoswood
25. Clear Creek
26. Houston Memorial
27. Nimitz
28. Tomball
29. Lufkin
30. Beaumont West Brook
Tuesday, March 15
Jake Fedorchak named to Houston Chronicle Honor Roll
3-15-2005 Houston Chronicle Area Honor Roll
Brazoswood BASEBALL Athlete: #3 JAKE FEDORCHAK
Achievement: His three-run home run was a key blow as the Buccaneers beat Canyon 10-3.
2005 Buccaneer Team Preview
Brazoswood quietly looking to continue playoff streak in 2005.
February 10, 2005
By Chris Cortez
The Brazoswood Buccaneers are a program that has quietly and consistently established itself overall as one of the Houston areas top 5A baseball programs and as one of the flagship baseball programs of Brazoria County. There are plenty of reasons that 5A baseball is alive and well along the Gulf Coast, and for the Bucs they include: veteran playoff-tested coaching/ leadership, the addition of a sparkling new field house, stadium and dressing rooms at Wilson Field, and an exciting 2005 baseball schedule against some of the areas perennial playoff powers. The Bucs are looking to make the state playoffs for at least the 17th time in 22 years and have been to the Region III Quarterfinals three years straight.
Brazoswood Buccaneers
District 24-5A
Head Coach- Bobby Williams
Assist. Coaches- David Bacica, Bret Hodges
2004 Record- Overall: 24-10; District: 11-4 (24-5A runner-up)
2004 Playoffs- Region III Quarterfinalist. Lost to La Porte 2 games to 0. Beat Pearland 2 games to 0, Beat Stratford 2 games to 1.
Key Players Lost: Matt Williams- OF (2004: HABCA 5A Southeast All-Stars, All-Brazoria County Defensive MVP, 1st Team All-Dist.); Kevin Croft- C (2004 All-Brazoria County 2nd Team, All-Dist. 24-5A 1st Team); John Ross Ramirez- Pit (2004 All-Brazoria County Hon. Mention, All-Dist. 24-5A Hon. Mention), Lamar Univ; J.D. Ritchey- IF (2004 All-Brazoria Co. 1st Team, All-Dist. 24-5A 1st Team); Brandon Gonzales- Pit (2004 All-Brazoria Co. Hon. Mention, Brandon Strother- Pit (2004 All-Brazoria Co. Hon. Mention); Kyle Watson- Pit/Designated Hitter (THSB Magazine- 5A Top 100 Senior Watchlist 2004; THSB Magazine- 5A Top Playoff Prospects), Navarro College; Ryan Ondrey (2004 All-Brazoria Co. Hon. Mention); Chad Sims; Jared Kirk; Robert Jones; Britt Hairston; Nick Loving (moved to Shiner, TX).
Key Players Returning: Matt Vern- IF (2004 All-Brazoria County 1st Team, All-Dist. 24-5A 1st Team, Houston 5A Baseball Pre-season All-Houston 1st Team, Houston Athletic Committee Pre-season High School Baseball Team) Committed to Texas Christian Univ; Ryan Murphy- Pit (All-Brazoria County 2nd Team, All-District 24-5A 1st Team); Tim Jones- OF (2004 Kyle Chapman National Champion Blue Team, All-Brazoria County 1st Team, All-Dist. 24-5A 2nd Team); Dustin Damian- IF (2004 All-Brazoria County 2nd Team, All-District 24-5A 1st Team); Kent Benedict- 3B.
Newcomers: Cullen Williams; Ryan Tepera- Pit/IF; Kelly Schaefer- Pit/IF; Austin Atkins- C; Ivan Martinez; Michael Pace; Jacob Fedorchak; Matt Benavides; Jonathan Spoon; Caleb Villareal; Josh Rambo- OF; Royce Moore- Pit.
2005 Team Outlook: The Bucs will be shooting for a fourth appearance in the Region III Quarterfinals and will be looking to key senior leadership for a chance to do so. Returners Matt Vern, Ryan Murphy, Dustin Damian, and Tim Jones are just a part of a group able to provide leadership to the newcomers. Many of the 2004 JV players tasted playoff action by joining the varsity during its playoff run. Vern returns for his final season and has already garnered critical acclaim for his performance over the last few seasons just recently being honored at the Houston Athletic Committee Dinner. Ryan Murphy is a veteran pitcher who led the team through some key games in 2004. Murphy is a tough, strong, patient pitcher who can throw some heat. Murphy is consistent, takes a no-frills attitude to the hill, and generally just steps up and wears down his opponents. Damian is a solid, well-rounded athlete who held down the infield last year. He is strong at the plate and a key defensive player with playoff experience. Tim Jones played on the 2004 National Champion Kyle Chapman Blue Team and will be a key player for 2005. Coach David Bacica stated, The district should be about as even as it can be this year with the addition of Pearland. Any team that gets hot and has good solid pitching could vie for a playoff spot. Key players to watch from our JV unit will be shortstop Ryan Tepera and Kelly Schaefer. Both of these players could step in and be a key starter on the mound as well as in the infield. Cullen Williams and Austin Atkins have the ability to fill some gaps with the bat. Coach Bacica added, it should be a wild and interesting year in 24-5A this season.
While the Bucs graduated great players from another playoff team, expect the team to unite behind some playoff tested seniors and winning coaching to once again surprise people and attempt to make an extended run into the playoffs.
H5aB extends many thanks to Coach Bacica for his assistance in compiling this report.
2004 All-Brazoria County Players
Tuesday, May 25
Bucs finish as high as #14 in 2004!
2004 Texas Sports Radio Network (TSRN) Top 30
Team and Record
1. Houston River Oaks- Lamar, 28-1
2. Tomball, 28-1
3. The Woodlands, 28-2
4. Spring, 26-4
5. Houston Bellaire, 24-5
6. Spring Branch Stratford, 23-5
7. Katy, 22-5
8. Kingwood, 23-6
9. Sugar Land Clements, 24-6
10. Katy Taylor, 22-6
11. Missouri City Elkins, 22-6
12. Sugar Land Kempner, 21-6
13. Houston Milby, 23-6
14. BRAZOSWOOD, 20-7
15. League City Clear Creek, 22-8
16. La Porte, 20-8
17. Klein, 19-9
18. Houston Memorial, 17-10
19. Houston Westside, 21-6
20. Galena Park North Shore, 18-8
21. Humble, 17-12
22. Beaumont Westbrook, 18-11
23. Katy Mayde Creek, 14-12
24. Cypress Falls, 14-12
25. Pasadena J. Frank Dobie, 17-12
26. Cypress Creek, 14-13
27. Houston Aldine, 12-13
28. Alvin, 14-14
29. Houston Sam Houston, 9-16
30. Houston Austin, 10-8
Houston 5A Baseball Coaches/Editors Top 10 Week #10-2004 Sponsored by, Baseball USA "The Yard"
1. Tomball
2. The Woodlands
3. Houston Lamar
4. Sugar Land Clements
5. Katy
6. Spring
7. Kingwood
8. Missouri City Elkins
9. Houston Bellaire
10. La Porte
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11. Katy Taylor 12. Sugar Land Kempner, 13. League City Clear Creek, 14. Spring Branch Stratford, 15. Klein, 16. Houston Westside, 17. BRAZOSWOOD, 18. Houston Memorial, 19.Cypress-Falls, 20. Galena Park North Shore, 21. Cypress-Creek, 22. Humble, 23. Deer Park, 24. Alvin, 25. Pasadena Dobie, 26. Pearland, 27. Houston Milby
2004 Houston Chronicle Baseball rankings Class 5A:
Team and Record
1. Tomball ... 28-1
2. The Woodlands ... 28-2
3. Houston River Oaks Lamar ... 28-1
4. Clements ... 24-6
5. Spring ... 26-4
6. Katy ... 22-5
7. Elkins ... 22-6
8. Kingwood ... 23-6
9. Bellaire ... 24-5
10. Stratford ... 23-5
11. Katy Taylor ... 22-6
12. Kempner ... 21-6
13. Clear Creek ... 22-8
14. La Porte ... 20-8
15. BRAZOSWOOD ... 20-7
2004 Buccaneer Team Preview
2003 Bucs Finish in Elite Company
2003 Bucs finish as high as #9 in Texas
The Region III Semifinalist Brazoswood Buccaneers finished strong in many polls in 2003, finishing ranked #4 in the Houston area and #9 and #10 in the state respectively.
Here is a listing of various polls:
| Area | Final '03 Season | Area | Final '03 Regular Season |
| Houston 5A Baseball: | Overall: | Houston Chronicle: | Overall: |
| 1. Elkins | 31-8 | 1. Bellaire | 28-2 |
| 2. Clements | 32-7 | 2. The Woodlands | 24-2 |
| 3. The Woodlands | 30-5 | 3. Elkins | 22-6 |
| 4. Brazoswood | 26-6 | 4. Brazoswood | 21-4 |
| 5. La Porte | 23-11 | 5. Clements | 23-5 |
| 6. Dulles | 23-11 | 6. Tomball | 22-6 |
| 7. Katy Taylor | 22-9 | 7. Katy Taylor | 20-4 |
| 8. Clear Creek | 24-7-1 | 8. Clear Creek | 20-5-1 |
| 9. Bellaire | 30-4 | 9. Katy | 20-6 |
| 10. Galveston Ball | 20-12 | 10. Klein Oak | 19-6 |
| State Poll: | Final '03 Regular Season: | State Poll: | Regular Season: |
| Texas High School Baseball Coaches: | Overall: | Texas Sports Radio Network: | Overall: |
| 1. Round Rock | 31-2 | 1. A&M Consolidated | 26-1 |
| 2. Midland | 30-4 | 2. Bellaire | 28-2 |
| 3. SL Clements | 29-5 | 3. Midland | 25-3 |
| 4. The Woodlands | 29-3 | 4. SA Reagan | 20-6 |
| 5. Mo. City Elkins | 26-7 | 5. Katy Taylor | 20-4 |
| 6, Lubbock Monterey | 27-5 | 6. The Woodlands | 24-2 |
| 7. Lewisville Flower Mound | 28-5 | 7. Flower Mound | 22-3 |
| 8. Austin Westlake | 27-7 | 8. Corpus Christi Moody | 21-6 |
| 9. Brazoswood | 26-6 | 9. Round Rock | 25-2 |
| 10. Corpus Christi Carroll | 26-7 | 10. Brazoswood | 21-4 |
