THOUGHT FOR THE MOMENT

"If I Just Work When The Spirit Moves Me,

The Spirit Will Ignore Me".  

   -Carolyn Forche-

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT and LOOK GOOD DOING IT

By popular demand, we will be doing an order for BHS Baseball Apparel. This year, the logo on all of the items will be similar to what the boys have on their practice gear- the "Old English" style "B". The basic items remain the same as we have done in year's past- the v-neck pullover will again be black and vegas gold. For the polos, we are changing it up a bit and going with a white polo with black insets. If you need more information about a specific item, let me know. We order directly from Baker's Sporting Goods and I have attached the order form to this email. Payment instructions are on the form.

We need to have all orders no later than next Thursday, February 23rd. You may turn in your orders to either me or Deana Nechodom.

Also, if you are interested in a BHS Baseball hat, we have those for sale in the concession stand. Prices range from $10-$25 depending on style.

Go Bobcats!

Karen

 

Handout: 2012 APPAREL ORDER FORM

Thursday, February 16

 BHS Varsity vs Paxon

Varsity Parents,

Our game on Friday, 02/17/12, is at Paxon High School in Jacksonville.

The address is :

3239 Norman E Thagard Blvd.

Jacksonville 32254

I will bring “paper” directions to the school and Bob will also put the directions on the website.

For those parents who have volunteered to drive, please meet at the school no later than 2:00 PM.

It is crucial that we are out of the parking lot by 2:30 PM, otherwise we will be dealing with dismissal traffic.

Thank you for all you do !!!

See you Friday.

Go Bobcats!!

Laura

Handout: Paxon HS

BHS Varsity Rides Strong Pitching To A 10-2 Victory Over The Keystone High Indians

When the lead off batter for the Indians began the game with a sharp single thru the infield it looked as this might be a high scoring affair. But the runner was quickly cut down trying to steal by the catcher, Kevin Krupp, and starting pitcher Derek Vail got into a groove, finishing that inning off and cruising into the 5th.

Vail used great location and some solid defense to shut the Indians out for 5 innings. He struck out 7 and walked none during his time on the mound. The only threat he faced was in the 5th when Keystone High had runners at the corners with two outs. But that opportunity was snuffed out on a nice running catch by right fielder Mike McKivigan for the 3rd out.

David Lee took the mound relieving Vail in the 6th with a 10-0 lead. He pitched well enough to maintain the shutout but the Bobcat defense lost focus and gave up 2 unearned runs in the inning. Lee looked good in his two inning stint, striking out two. The solid pitching was complimented with eleven singles and good execution.

After going down in order in the 1st, the BHS got a run in the 2nd when Mike McKivigan singled to center with the bases loaded. They added runs in the 3rd and 4th on errors. In the 3rd Chris Stinson scored, after a leadoff single, Walking to open the 4th and stealing 2nd, Dakota Turner made the score 3-0.  

BHS took control of the game in the 5th scoring 3 runs. Brooks Morgan led off with a single, stole 2nd. He came home on a Fowler Brown single. Turner followed with a nice bunt single. McKivigan loaded bases on an error. Quinlan Washington got an RBI on a walk and the last run scored on the Indians 5th error of the game.

The 6th saw the varsity Cat's put the game away with 4 more runs. Morgan walked to start the inning and moved to 3rd on a well executed hit and run with Weston Clarke. Clarke had 3 singles on the night. Singles by Turner, Robbie Reed and 2 more errors gave BHS a 10-0 lead.  

 

 

ON A RAIN SOAKED EVENING, VARSITY CATS PLAY TO A 8-8 TIE WITH THE COLTS FROM NORTH MARION

The rains began with the playing of "The Star Spangled Banner" and continued through out the night that saw the Colts jump out to a 2 run lead in the top of the 1st. The Cats scored 3 times in the bottom of the inning. The North Marion starter struggled with his control and footing as he gave up walks on 3 of the first 4 hitters. Weston Clarke plated BHS's first run on a fielder's choice and the Bobcats took the lead when Dakota Turner laced a double just inside the bag at third that ended up in the left field corner.

North Marion tied the game in their half of the 2nd as the lead off batter got to first on an error, the Cat's had 6 for the game, and came home on a double. However, BHS, who has shown a lot fight in their opening two games, grabbed the lead right back when Phoenix Sanders reached first on a single. Kevin Pinder came into run for the catcher, Krupp, who got to first on a fielder's choice, promptly stole 2nd, reached third on a PB and scored on a WP. It's clear that the Buchholz coaches plan on pressuring the other teams this year with their speed. The team has run the bases very well in the opening two games.

The lead held up until the top of the fourth when the Cat's defense faltered, allowing the Colt's to score four times on 3 errors, a single and a triple. But, the boy's from Buchholz were not down long. Washington started the inning with a walk went to 3rd on a Krupp single thru the right side and came home on another single by Brooks Morgan. Kevin Pinder, who again ran for Krupp, scored on a WP for the sixth run. Morgan tied the game at 7 when he scored on a single by Turner, his 3rd RBI of the night.

  The lead changed for the fourth time in the bottom of the 6th when the Bobcats jumped out in front. Clarke was hit by a pitch to start the inning and eventually came home on a single by Adam Koff. Koff, pinch hitting, battled the hard throwing right hander from North Marion for 9 pitches before he rapped a single thru the infield. 

When David Lee, who entered the game in the 5th and pitched solidly giving up a lone single, struck out the first batter to begin the seventh, it looked as if the home team might steal another late inning victory. Unfortunately, that was not to be. The Colt's 2nd batter doubled to left and got to 3rd on a WP. It was raining steadily as Lee got the 2nd out , striking out the hitter on a nifty curve ball. He got to 2 strikes on the next batter before he hit a little hopper into "no mans land" between home and third. Clarke playing third had no chance to make a play.

Even with the rain, it was a fun evening and "The Preseason Classic" was an enjoyable start to the year.

Earlier in the day, the Columbia Tiger's bested the Williston Red Devils 13-8 in a marathon lasting almost 3 hours. The game was highlighted by a 9 run 3rd for the Tiger's who hit 3 HRs in the inning, 2 grand slams. 

Thursday, February 9

BHS VARSITY BEGINS SEASON WITH SOME LATE INNING HEROICS........EDGE WILLISTON 5-4

The Varsity cats opened the 2012 spring season against the Red Devils from Williston. Each team began with their ace on the mound. Derek Vail started for BHS and Max White took the mound for Williston

After a scoreless first inning the Red Devils grabbed a 1-0 lead when they scratched out a run with 4 singles. That lead lasted until the bottom of the 3rd.

Chris Stinson reached first base on an error to start the inning. He quickly stole 2nd and went to third on  Quinlan Washington's sacrifice to the right side of the infield. Stinson tied the game on a Phoenix Sanders sac fly. With the bases empty and 2 outs Kevin Krupp got things going again with a bunt single past the mound. Kevin Pinder running for Krupp stole 2nd and came home on a hard single by Brooks Morgan. The lead lasted only to the next inning.

The top of the fourth saw the visitors from Williston score 3 runs when they sandwiched 2 doubles around a HR.  It was the last runs they would score and 3 innings of solid relief, 2 from Andrew Griffin and 1 from Brooks Morgan gave Buchholz an opportunity for some late inning drama.

The Bobcats almost tied the game in the 6th when Weston Clarke walked to start the inning. Dakota Turner forced Clarke at 2nd but beat the relay on a nice hustle play. After a walk to Fowler Brown, Chris Byrd was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Chris Stinson hit a high chopper to 2nd base that he beat out for a single and brought the Cats within 1. With 1 out Quinlan Washington hit a hard grounder that the Red Devils turned into a double play. It appeared from the booth that Washington had beaten the throw to first.

Williston went 1-2-3 in the top of the 7th setting the stage for an exciting finish. After a lead off SO, Kevin Krupp's double got the crowd on the edge of their seats. Brooks Morgan followed with a double of his own to tie the game. Weston Clarke finished off Williston with a single that scored Morgan.  

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The day started with a pitching dual between North Marion and the Tiger's from Columbia HS. North Marion scored the game's first run in the top of the sixth but the Tiger's came back with 3 of their own in the bottom of the inning to win the game 3-1.  

 

 

 NICE JOB!

Thanks to everyone for stepping up and signing up. We have 6 slots left to fill and that should be easy enough. I'll catch a few folks at the games Thursday and Friday and we will be good to go for the season. Thanks again.

Susan

Thanks so much,

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 Many thanks to everyone for signing up. For JV we just have a few more openings, to staff the Gate. The most current JV Concession sign up sheet is attached.Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions/need any additional information.

Kathy Smith, 335-2061

Handout: Varsity/JV Spring Concessions

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Attached is the Spring Break Schedule for Varsity.  As of today, the plan is to meet at the field in Panama City at 12:30 p.m. on Monday to warm up. There may also be practice on Saturday, March 31st. As I get more details, I'll send those out.

Karen

Handout: Spring Break 2012 Schedule

The Inaugural BHS Alumni Game Deemed A Success

The first BHS alumni game was greeted with great weather and based on the fun and future potential all agreed the day was very successful. Thanks to everyone who made it happen. Planning for next year's event has already begun and hopefully it will become a fixture for BHS every spring. 

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No BHS Event is Complete Without "Griffin's Chicken". Tasty

 UPDATE

 

What a great night for Buchholz Baseball last night! Plenty of food and fellowship for all! Just a few updates and recaps.

1. All players were given a field sign renewal envelope last night. For the ones that are being passed down from Seniors, if you could contact them by the end of next week, that would be great. If they aren't going to renew, please let Elizabeth Byrd know- her email is tecbyrd@yahoo.com We want to try to get as many of the field signs hung on Feb. 11th as possible.

2. Please get the volunteer, permission, and driver forms filled out and return the folder to Coach Brooks (as soon as possible. Players can't travel to away games without at least the permission slip.

3. As a recap of the treasurer's report last night, at this point, you should either have real solid leads on signs, or have at least half of your son's team fees paid. We are at the time of year when many of our larger bills have to be paid (example- uniforms, practice attire, hats, etc.) so it is crucial that we get these funds in as soon as possible. If you ever have a question about your son's account, credits, etc., please see Jeff Herman.

Have a great weekend! Should be a great day for baseball on Saturday!

Karen

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Attached is a copy of the "Field Sign Order Form".

This year, we will have an additional option for signs as well as our regular outfield signs. We will have the option of metal signs that will be hung on the concrete block wall leading up to the field. These signs are smaller, yet are "up close and personal." They are also a less expensive option so that might be more appealing to some business owners. These signs will sell for $200 for a 2 x 3 and $100 for a 1 x 2. For the first year, player will receive $140 credit for the larger sign and $64 for the smaller. Due to the price break that we are receiving on the metal signs, we have to have them made in bulk. This means that we will have to have a deadline for these sign sales. Metal Sign orders must be placed no later than Wednesday, February 1st. The outfield vinyl signs don't have a deadline, however, I would think that the businesses would want them up sooner rather than later.

The outfield signs will work the same way as in the past. We will continue to sell and renew those signs and will have signs from graduating seniors that will be given to players to try and renew. That information will be out soon. For the outfield signs, players receive $250 credit for the 4 x 10 signs and $150 credit for 4 x 6 signs. If you secure a renewal for a sign that needs to be replaced, we will have to have a new sign made so the player credit would be less this year to cover the printing cost.

Remember that field signs are a great way to cover some or all of your player's fair share amount:)

Elizabeth Byrd has graciously volunteered to take over as our Field Signs Chairperson. Thanks Elizabeth:)

Let us know if you have questions.

Karen

Handout: 2012 Field Signs Order Form

Monday, January 16

2012 Varsity Spring Roster

Kevin Alvarez - Weston Clarke - Kevin Krupp - Mike McKivigan

Derek Vail- Andrew Griffin 

Fowler Brown - Chris Byrd- Adam Koff - Brooks Morgan-Kevin Pinder 

 Robbie Reed - Phoenix Sanders - Chris Stinson- Dakota Turner

David Lee - Quinlan Washington

 

Monday, January 16

2012 JV Spring Roster

Will Clarke - Mark Davis - Tyler Dearden - Ben Koff

Delaney Markham - Connor Nechodom - Tyler Ramey - Mark Sampson 

Jake Thompson - Josh Trosten- Martinez

Davis Herman - Max Herman - Tyler Herman 

Jordon Nichols - Logan Nix - Prestin Smith 

SPRING 2012 VARSITY/JV SCHEDULE 

   PLEASE CLICK BELOW TO VIEW OR PRINT A 2012 SPRING SCHEDULE

Handout: BHS Spring 2012 Schedules

 Field Maintenance Chairperson, Pat McKivigan.

-Says-

"Thank You  For All The Hard Work Last Weekend"

Attached is list of all of the businesses that currently have field signs. If you are selling new signs, please contact other businesses:)

Thanks,

Karen

Handout: Field Sign Sponsors 2012

Here are a few informational items for this week:

1.As presented at the Parent Meeting. Spring Fees for the 2012 season will be $850 per player. This amount represents the total budget, divided by the total number of players. It is essential that each player be responsible for his own "fair share" in order to not unfairly burden other families in the program. To assist families with budgeting, there are several payement options:

1. Pay $850 in full

2. Pay the $850 in four installments: Dec. 16th, January 31st, Feb. 28th, March 29th. First payment of $200 would be due on Dec. 16th, $200 on January 31st, $200 on Feb. 28th, and then any remaining balance due on March 29th.

Checks should be made out to Buchholz Baseball Boosters and mailed to:

P. O. Box 357134

Gainesville, FL 32653-7134

Our treasurer, Jeff Herman, is working on setting up PayPal for us so you will be able to utilize that feature soon. I'll send and email as soon as that is up and running:)

We will be sending out sign information in the very near future, once we get a few details ironed out. Remember, these are a great way to offset some of those fees.

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