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Wednesday, June 24
Damien Magnifico Named to All-State Academic Baseball Team

Congratulations to Damien Magnifico for being named to the 2009 Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association All-State Academic Baseball Team !

Friday, June 12
Damien Magnifico Selected in the 5th Round of MLB Draft

Congratulations to our own Damien Magnifico on being selected in the 5th Round of the MLB Draft (164 overall) by the New York Mets.

 


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Howard College Signee and 5th Round Pick Damien Magnifico

Saturday, May 30
Mike Packer Signs with Murray State

Congratulations to Mike Packer (C/3rd Allen High School) on the signing of his letter of intent to play baseball for Murray State College. 
Mike Packer

Saturday, May 30
Former Duke Signs With Tabor College

Former Duke and Cedar Valley College transfer Nick Trompert (Dallas, Texas) has signed a letter of intent to play baseball next season for the Tabor College Bluejays.  Trompert, a 6-7, 205-pound right handed pitcher will bring immediate help and provide depth to the Bluejays pitching rotation next season. 

"Nick is a player that can come in right away and make an impact," said Head Baseball Coach Mark Standiford. "He brings both the physical and mental side of the game that helps make him a true pitcher. Nick comes from and outstanding family and I believe will be a great fit for us hear a Tabor."  Nick is the son of Jack and Janet Trompert.

 


Nick Trompert

Wednesday, April 15
Young Duke Meets Baltimore Orioles Player, Ronnie Deck

14U Dukes player, Randy Tapley was introduced to Texas Dukes friend and Baltimore Orioles bullpen coach and catcher, Ronnie Deck on Monday, April 13th.  Ronnie is a long time friend of the Dukes and was excited to meet up with Randy at the Texas Rangers game.  Ronnie has previously played for the Tampa Bay Rays, coached in the midwest for an independent baseball program out of Chicago and was formerly an assistant coach at Northeastern Colorado Junior College.  His current position with Baltimore is a very rewarding experience and he's enjoying it a lot.

Thanks for the visit Ronnie.  Good luck this season !


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Randy Tapley & Ronnie Deck of the Baltimore Orioles

Wednesday, June 24
16U Dukes Are Working and Playing Hard This Summer

2009 16U Team

Friday, April 10
14U Dukes Win Again - This time at Chiesl

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14U Texas Dukes win at Chiesl

Monday, March 30
14U Dukes are Champions in Wichita Falls

The team is now qualified for post-season play for Super Series.  Congratulation boys !
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14U Texas Dukes

2009 Spring Tryouts

The Texas Dukes 14U, 15U, 16U & 18U teams are seeking dedicated, disciplined and hardworking pitchers, catchers and position players for their 2009 spring teams.

Call (214) 850-2572 or send an email (kim.price@strasburger.com) to schedule a tryout.

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Friday, March 13
Damien Magnifico Signs with Howard College

Congratulations Damien !
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Damien with JBob Thomas (Howard), Coaches Sigler an Shieflett and his parents

Tuesday, December 9
Texas Dukes Help The Dallas Stewpot

The Texas Dukes families came together to help others for the holidays by gathering and assembling Holiday Boxes for the Homeless.  The project will benefit The Stewpot recipients in Dallas (1822 Young Street, Dallas 75201).  Volunteers were asked to wrap and assemble shoe boxes with needed personal items and small gifts.  In three hours, the group was able to assemble 30 Holiday Boxes.  Community outreach is one of the missions of the Texas Dukes as it helps create well-rounded young men. 

The Dukes also had Christmas in the Cages which was a fun time for everyone.  Pictures from the event will be posted shortly.


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Holiday Boxes for The Stewpot

Thursday, November 13
Young Dukes Enjoy Weekend in Waco

2008 Fall 15 16 boys

Monday, August 4
Texas Dukes Send Off Graduating Seniors

The Texas Dukes congratulate and send off the following graduating seniors to various colleges:

Ranger Junior College:
- Cody Ashford (Sachse HS)

Hill Junior College:
- Tanner Putty (Midlothian HS)

Chattanooga State:
-  Jacob Price (North Mesquite HS)

Colorado School of Mines:
-  Andy Oberg (North Mesquite HS)

Tyler Junior College:
-  Travis Green (North Mesquite HS)

Cisco Junior College:
-  Kyle Reed (Crowley HS)



Tuesday, August 12
Cody Ashford Signs with Ranger Junior College

Ranger Junior College and the Texas Dukes are proud to announce that Sachse High School senior, Cody Ashford signed his letter of intent to play baseball for Ranger Junior College beginning in fall 2008. 
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Cody Ashford

Monday, August 4
Jacob Price Signs with Chattanooga State

Chattanooga State Technical College and the Texas Dukes are proud to announce that North Mesquite High School senior, Jacob Price signed his letter of intent to play baseball for Chattanooga State beginning in fall 2008.  Price had a great senior year at North Mesquite High School where he batted over .450, was selected as the 12-5A District MVP and selected to the North Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association's All-Star East Team and was also selected to the All-State Academic Baseball Team.  Good Luck Jacob !
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Jacob Price and North Mesquite HS Coach Tommy Sigler

Wednesday, July 23
Former Duke Signs with River City Rascals

Former Texas Dukes player, Carlos Newman has signed a contract to play with the River City Rascals (http://rivercityrascals.com/) in Missouri on July 22, 2008.  The Rascals is an independant baseball team in the Frontier League (http://www.frontierleague.com/index.php). 

Carlos Newman (aka "The Hammer") is a 2005 graduate of Sachse High School who most recently played for Murray State College in Tishomingo, OK (http://www.mscok.edu/~mkelley/baseball.htm) where he was selected to the All American Baseball Team and All Regional Baseball Team for his record-breaking season. 

The Texas Dukes are proud of Carlos and all of his accomplishments.  Congrats !


Carlos Newman
Carlos Newman (aka "The Hammer")

Thursday, July 10
Pedro Villarreal Signs with The Cincinnati Reds

The Texas Dukes are excited to announce that Pedro Villarreal was drafted in the 7th Round of the Major League Baseball draft and has signed with The Cincinnati Reds organization. 

Pedro is a 2006 graduate of Seagoville High School and 2-year graduate of Howard College (Big Springs, TX).  Pedro was also offered a full scholarship to play for UT Pan American.  Pedro's hard work at Howard College has paid off.  Congratulations, Pedro !


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Pedro & Jerry Flowers from the Cincinnati Reds

Thursday, July 10
Dukes Play in All-Star Game at Quik Trip Park & Selected for All-State Academic Team

2008 Graduates and Texas Dukes seniors Tanner Putty (Midlothian HS) and Jacob Price (North Mesquite HS) are selected to play in the local All-Star game at the new AirHog stadium/Quik Trip Park in Grand Prairie.  Price and Putty came together to help score the only run for the East team.  Congratulations to both boys.

2008 Graduates and Texas Dukes seniors Andy Oberg (North Mesquite HS) and Jacob Price were selected to the 2008 Texas High School All-State Academic Baseball Team.  We are very proud of both boys for their accomplishments in the classroom as well as the ball diamond.  Good luck with your future college plans.


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Tanner Putty from Midlothian & Jacob Price from North Mesquite

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Andy Oberg & Jacob Price, All-State Academic with Coach Tommy Sigler
Monday, August 4

Tuesday, August 12
18U Dukes in East Cobb, Georgia

Front Row:  Trevor Dickson, Taylor Garrard, Cody Ashford, Ray Ashford, Tim Hattan, Marvin Banyon, Jacob Price, Bobby Baker

Back Row:  Coach Mike Cangemi, Travis Green, Adam Frese, Juan Villarreal, Coach George Matheus, Marvin Prestridge, Chase Knight, Austin Arden


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2008 18U Texas Dukes in East Cobb, Georgia

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Player Profiles
Player Profiles

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Saturday, February 23
Texas Dukes Alumni, Pedro Villarreal Signs with UT Pan American

Texas Dukes and Howard College congratulate Pedro Villarreal on his recent signing with University of Texas-Pan American.  Pedro's consistent pitching efforts at Howard College have spoken loudly.  Howard College is off to a terrific start (10-0).  Keep up the good work Pedro.  Below is a link to one of the most game recaps.

http://www.howardcollege.edu/Athletics/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=4&Itemid=26

 


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Pedro Villarreal (2nd from left) with other Howard College signees

Friday, July 20
Cody Railsback Signs with Atlanta Braves

The Texas Dukes wish to congratulate our friend and fellow teammate, Cody Railsback. Cody signed with the Atlanta Braves during the week of July 9th. The Texas Dukes wish Cody the best as he heads off to rookie ball in Florida.
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Cody Railsback at Turner Field with Braves Scout

Tuesday, November 14
Texas Dukes Work with Habitat for Humanity

On Saturday, November 11th, the Texas Dukes were not just about baseball. A group of our boys devoted their day to a home building project with Habitat for Humanity. All of the boys worked hard at learning how to put siding on a house. The end result got them raves from the construction site manager and the homeowner. A good time was had by all. Thanks guys, for all your hard work.

Front Row: Jamal Banyon, Homeowner, Cody Ashford, Construction Site Manager
Middle Row: Travis Green, Marvin Banyon, Ethan McCarver, Ryan Madrid, Nathan Polkinhorn, Jacob Price
Back Row: Nick Trompert, Marvin Prestridge, Ethan Pulliam, Heath Stuckey

Check out additional photos from the work day at the link above.

Habitat Group

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