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WELCOME CENTEX BUZZ FANS
Welcome to the home of the Centex Buzz (an affiliate of the BLBA), a select baseball team for 16 and 17 under boys in the Midway, Bremond, Lorena, South Grand Prairie, Bruceville-Eddy, Harker Heights, Gatesville, Burnet, Navasota, Killeen, Dawson, and Robinson areas of Texas.
Rocky Thursday, March 26
Practice
Practice-Thursday, July 9 at Lorena - 6:30 PM bracket at www.buzzlightning.com SEBL and Buzz tournament tab ( We are BLBA-Hoffman on the bracket) Tuesday, June 23
Area Code Participants
Jacoby Middleton, Derrick Hadley, and Matthew Kent were each invited to participate in the Texas Rangers Area Code team tryouts. There were 200+ 2010 and 2011 grads invited to tryout at Weatherford College. The group was narrowed to 30 players. Another tryout is being held at Baseball USA and another 30 players will be chosen from which the final Area Code team will be chosen. In order to be invited to the tryout, a professional scout had to recommend the player after watching them play. Congratulations to these Buzz players on their invite and representation of the Buzz organization in the process.
Sunday, January 25
Summer 2009
The following dates and tournaments are tentative for the Summer 2009. Additional dates will be added at a later date. June 5-7 Mary Hardin Baylor, Temple College, 18U showcase June 11-14 Abilene Christian 18U SEBL June 26-28 Southwestern University 18U - Saints Baseball July 3-5 Wood Bat Tournament-Alvin TX July 10-12 Hill College & MCC SEBL 18U July 14-20 16U Pefect Game Atlanta, GA July 29-Aug. 9 UTA SEBL World Series 17U Aug. 7-9 Hill & MCC 18U SEBL Sunday, June 7
Summer 2009 Record
Summer 2009 Record 12-6 2nd place UMHB/Temple College 18U Showcase (3-1) 2nd place ACU 18U Showcase (5-2) Southwestern University Showcase (2-1) Saints Wood Bat showcase- Alvin College (2-2)
Friday, April 24
Buzz Shares with River City Lobos
Matthew Kent, Joseph Olson, and Cody Lovejoy shared their baseball experiences, tips, and techniques with the 11U River City Lobos on a recent evening. They talked about their baseball travels and helped run stations at practice. A great experience for both sides!
Monday, December 15
Roster 2009
Roster for Spring / Summer 2009 Emil Litterer Greg Bostick Cody Lovejoy Justin Dingman Grant Martin Divante Goodsby Jacoby Middleton Gregory Greene Joseph Olson Derrick Hadley Ryan Rekieta Matthew Kent Thomas Weber Hunter Melton Kyler Payne
Tuesday, October 21
Buzz Players Head to Arizona
Matthew Kent and Thomas Weber were invited to be a part of Team Texas (ABA Texas). They will be traveling to Peoria, AZ to participate in the Jr. Fall Classic. This is the biggest college recruiting showcase on the west coast in the Fall. Matthew Kent is a sophomore at Midway HS and Thomas Weber is a Junior at Gatesville HS. We wish them best of luck at the showcase. www.azfallclassic.com
Tuesday, October 21
Buzz Play Houston Power 18 to a Draw
The Centex Buzz were co-champions of the Texas Wood Bat Tournament (Battle of the Bats) on October 18-19, 2008 in Brenham. The team tied the Houston Power 18U team 3-3 in 11 innings. For complete story, see game score summary.
Monday, October 6
Buzz Wins BCS Classic
The 16U Centex Buzz won the 18U BCS Classic on October 4-5, 2008 in Bryan College Station.
Monday, September 29
Buzz Wins Super Series Qualifier
The Buzz won the 18U Super Series Qualifier at Riverbend in Waco, TX on September 27-28, 2008. The team went 4-0 on the weekend. Way to go BUZZ!!!
Monday, September 22
Buzz Wins Killeen Tournament
The Centex Buzz 16U team won the 18U Killeen Central Texas Select Baseball Tournament on September 20-21, 2008. The team went 5-0 on the weekend in a bracket of 14 teams. Way to go BUZZ!!!
Monday, September 29
Fall 2008 Record
Centex Buzz 16U 2008 Fall Tournament Record 27-3-1
Monday, September 1
Buzz Wins Championship
The 16U Centex Buzz won the 18U Triple Crown Metroplex Labor Day Classic on August 30-31, 2008 in Euless, TX. The team went 4-0 on the weekend, outscoring their opponents 41 to 12 in the 4 games. The Championship game went extra innings!!!
Sunday, September 7
Buzz Wins Double Header
The Centex Buzz defeated the MLB Royals Scout team 6-4 and 4-1 in a double header at Hill College on September 7th. Monday, July 28
Tournament
Centex Buzz won the Houston Invitational 18U tournament on August 2-3, 2008. The team went 4-0 on the weekend and played through extreme heat to capture the title.
Tuesday, July 15
Georgia
Georgia- 15U World Wood Bat Championships www.perfectgame.org Buzz went 4-1 on the week which placed them 17th out of 68 teams. Great Job Boys!!
Photos will be available at www.campbellimaging.com/perfectgameusa.php (Photos should be available within the next 2 weeks)
Sunday, July 13
College Showcase
July 11-13, 2008 Dallas College Showcase
The Centex Buzz played in the 16U Dallas College Showcase on July 11-13, 2008. They went 3-0 in pool play against 16U teams while only having one 16 year old player amongst the 15 year olds on the team. They outscored those 16U teams 21-2 in three games. The tournament director moved the Buzz to the 18U championship round on Sunday which the team won 9-3. Congratulations Buzz on winning the 16U and 18U Dallas College Showcase.
Thursday, July 10
Media Coverage
Did you get a chance to see the Channel 10 sports on Wednesday, July 16th? The Centex Buzz was featured on the sports cast. You can read about it on their webpage www.kwtx.com/sports The story is also on the Our Town pages for Gatesville and Temple. Monday, July 7
Buzz Wins 16U Super Series Qualifier
The 15U Buzz won the 16U Super Series Qualifier tournament on July 4-6, 2008 at Riverbend Park in Waco. The team went 6-0 and outscored their opponents 64-12. Friday, June 27
FLORIDA !!
June 20-28 --FLORIDA 16U Championships USA Baseball
We are here in Jupiter, Florida..... We ended up 4-3 on the tournament.
Pictures can be found at www.lehighphoto.com All photos are now on the website for purchase.
Tuesday, June 3
Summer 08
Summer 2008 42-7-0
Sunday, May 18
16U Buzz wins
The Centex Buzz won the 16U Turn 2 Triple Crown Tournament in Brenham, TX on May 17-18, 2008. The team went 4-0 on the weekend, outscoring their opponents 57-5. Sunday, November 23
Records
For the record, here are our team's win-loss records! 123-11-3 (Fall '06-Fall '07) 42-7-0 (Summer 08) 16U Summer '08 34-6-0 15U Winter Nationals 7-2-0 Premier '07 17-3-1 14U Spring '07 40-2-1 14U Omaha '07 6-1-0 14U Fall '06 28-2-1
Saturday, January 5
Winter Nationals
The Buzz placed 3rd in the 15U National Super Series Winter Nationals in Peoria, AZ on Dec. 27-Jan. 3. The team went 7-2 for the week.
Tuesday, December 4
Buzz Wins 16U USSSA Hill Country Chill Factor
The Centex Buzz won the 16U USSSA Hill Country Chill Factor Tournament on Dec. 1 and 2 in Boerne, TX. The team went 4-0 on the weekend and outscored their opponents 33-4.
Monday, November 19
Buzz Wins State Championship
The Centex Buzz 15U won the 15U State Super Series Fall Tournament in Round Rock on Nov . 17-18, 2007. The team went 4-0 on the weekend and outscored their opponents 28-2. This improves their fall season record to 21-1. This is the 5th tournament win out of 6 tournaments.
Sunday, November 11
Buzz Wins in Dallas
The Centex Buzz 15U team won the 16U Dallas Tigers Invitational on November 10-11, 2007. They went 4-0 on the weekend, outscoring their opponents 38-9.
Tuesday, November 11
Fall 2007
1st place Sept. 1-2, 2007 15U Super Series Labor Day Lounger 3rd place Sept. 15-16, 2007 16U Triple Crown Tournament Riverbend Premier Showcase Championship Sept 22-23, 2007 Arlington 1st place Oct. 6-7, 2007 15U Triple Crown Big Bambino Argyle 1st place Nov. 10-11, 2007 16U Dallas Tigers Invitational Dallas 1st place Nov. 17-18,2007 15U Super Series Fall State Championship Round Rock 1st place Dec. 1-2, 2007 16U USSSA Hill Country Chill, Boerne 3rd place Dec. 27-Jan 3, 2007 15U National Super Series WINTER NATIONALS
Tuesday, October 23
Congratulations
Congratulations to Greg Bostick and Matthew Kent for being invited to be guest players on the 18U Midwest Blazers Scout Team. They will be playing in the World Wood Bat Championships in Jupiter, FL on Oct. 25-29. This is an 18U team that needed pitching and an outfield position player. College and pro scouts use this tournament to evaluate players from across the country. You can get more info on www.perfectgame.org We are sure they will represent the Buzz family well! Monday, October 8
BUZZ wins Triple Crown
The Centex Buzz 15U won the Triple Crown Big Bambino tournament in Argyle, TX on October 6-7, 2007. The team went 4-0 on the weekend.
Sunday, September 23
Premier Win
The 15U Buzz won the Premier Showcase Championship in Arlington on Sept 22-23, 2007. They went 3-0 on the weekend. Matthew Kent had 17Ks in 7 innings' pitched during a 1-0 win. Monday, September 3
Buzz wins Tournament
The Centex Buzz win the 15U Super Series Labor Day Lounger in Round Rock on Sept. 1-2, 2007. The team went 5-0 on the weekend.
Sunday, June 24
Buzz Wins 2nd Place in Omaha
The Centex Buzz won 2nd place out of 48 teams in the Triple Crown Slumpbuster tournament in Omaha, NE on June 18-22, 2007. The Buzz went 3-0 in pool play and qualified to play in the Super Select 12 team bracket. The Buzz fought their way to the finals going 3-1 in bracket play. The Buzz lost to the Dallas Yankees 11-6. Congratulations Buzz on an awesome tournament!
Monday, June 4
Spring 2007
1st place The Freeze Super Series 14U National Round Rock Feb. 17-18, 2007 2nd place Pre Season Classic USSSA 14U Major Pflugerville Feb. 24-25, 2007 1st place USSSA Luck of the Irish 14U Open Riverbend Park Waco March 17-18, 2007 1st place Triple Crown Rumble In Round Rock, Georgetown April 14-15, 2007 1st place Super Series Rumble in Round Rock, Round Rock April 21-22, 2007 1st place Triple Crown Brenham Blast, Brenham April 28-29, 2007 1st place May Madness Super Series 14U, Round Rock May 12-13, 2007 1st place Mega May Classic Super Series 14U Riverbend Park, Waco May 19-20, 2007 1st place 15U National Super Series State Tournament Riverbend Park June 2-3, 2007 1st place 14U Arlington A's Classic Premier League Keller HS June 8-10, 2007 2nd place 14U Divsion 1 Select Bracket Triple Crown Omaha, NE June 18-22, 2007 2nd out of 48 team field 3rd place 14U Premier World Series Farmers Branch, TX July 11-15, 2007 Monday, June 4
14U Buzz wins 15U National Super Series
The Centex Buzz 14U team won the 15U National Super Series State Tournament at Riverbend Park on June 2-3, 2007. The team went 5-0 on the weekend and extended their spring season record to 40-2-1.
Monday, May 14
Buzz Wins Super Series May Madness
The Centex Buzz 14U won the Super Series May Madness in Round Rock on May 12-13, 2007. This brings the team's record to 32-2-0 for the spring season.
Monday, May 21
Buzz Wins Super Series Mega May Classic
The Centex Buzz won the Mega May Super Series Classic on May 19-20, 2007 at Riverbend Park in Waco, Texas. This extends the team's record to 35-2-1 for the spring season. The team did not allow any runs during bracket play on Sunday!!!
Monday, April 23
Buzz Wins Super Series
Buzz wins Super Series Rumble in Round Rock on April 21-22, 2007. The team went 4-0 on the weekend. The team's spring season record is now 23-2-0.
Thursday, April 19
Human Scoreboard???
In a moment of complete delirium, parents of Centex Buzz players were pressed into service as a human scoreboard!
Tuesday, April 17
Buzz Wins Rumble in Round Rock
Centex Buzz wins Triple Crown Rumble in Round Rock on April 14-15, 2007. The team went 6-0 on the weekend in a pool of 17 teams.
Buzz Wins USSSA
The Buzz won the USSSA Luck of the Irish tournament at Riverbend on March 17-18, 2007. They went 4-0 on the weekend. Congratulations!!! Sunday, March 18
Did You Know????
According to the USSSA website, the following are the correct measurements for a mound/mountain! The pitcher's plate shall be 10 inches above the level of home plate. The degree of slope from a point 6 inches in front of the pitcher's plate to a point 6 feet toward home plate shall be 1 inch to 1 foot. Now you know!! Monday, February 19
Buzz Wins The Freeze Super Series 14U National
The Centex Buzz 14U team won the 14-15U National Super Series tournment in Round Rock on Feb. 17-18, 2007. The team went 4-0 on the weekend allowing just 6 runs and scoring 32.
Tuesday, November 21
14U Buzz Wins 15U State Super Series
The Centex Buzz 14U won the 15U Super Series State Tournament in Round Rock on November 18 & 19, 2006. The Buzz finished their Fall season with a team record of 28-2-1. Fall Season Tournament finishes: 9-3-06 1st Super Series-Waco 9-16-06 1st Super Series-Waco 10-1-06 2nd USSSA-BBI-Mesquite 10-08-06 1st Tara Sawyer-USSSA-DeSoto 10-21-06 1st Iron Horse Triple Crown-Georgetown 11-12-06 2nd 15U Super Series-Waco 11-19-06 1st 15 Super Series State-Round Rock
Zach Duke Visits Team
Zach Duke, former Midway baseball standout and current Pittburgh Pirate pitcher, dropped by to surprise the team. Zach Duke is a Pirate left hand pitcher who was called up late last season to pitch in the majors. The team had a good time meeting Zach, having their pictures taken and getting autographs. Zach Duke donated several items to the successful silent auction for Devin Fair.
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