The Texas Duke boys have definitely had a successful summer of baseball after showcasing their talents in East Cobb, Georgia, Oklahoma State University, Austin College, Grayson Jr. College, LeTourneau University, East Texas Baptist University, Oklahoma Baptist University and Seminole University. 

Pictured below:
Front: Tim Hatton, Garrett Kinney, Justin Schnedler, Tyler Hobbs, Ray Ashford, Jordan Davis
Back:  Matt Olszewski, Nick Luplow, Robert Baker, Chase Knight, Cole Smith, Justin Garcia, Cory Whitcomb, Robert Bissell, Clayton Caley, Cody Walker

Robert Baker
Garland Lakeview Centennial High School - 2010
District 10-5A First Team All District - Pitcher
Cisco Junior College, Cisco, TX

Garrett Kinney
Wills Point High School - 2010
Offensive Player of the Year - "Big Stick" Award
Vice President's Scholarship & Student Council Scholarship
University Mary Hardin Baylor, Belton, TX
- Leadership Scholarship Award

Cody Walker
Highland Park High School - 2010
Honor Student & Varsity Baseball
Texas A&M Univerisity, College Station, TX

Tim Hatton
Seagoville High School - 2010
Brookhaven College, Dallas, Texas

Tyler Hobbs
Ennis High School - 2010
District 16-4A First Team All District - 2nd Base
All-State Academic Baseball Team
National Honor Society
Recipient of Washburn Family Scholarship, Josten's Scholarship and Lions Athletic Scholarship
University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, Texas

Cory Whitcomb
Bryan Adams High School - 2010
Honor Student - Recipient of The Michael Bustillos Scholarship
District 12-4A First Team All District - 1st Base
All City Academic Athletic Team
Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas

Matthew Olszewski
Sachse High School - 2010
National Honors Society / Eagle Scout
District 10-5A First Team All District - Outfield
University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, TX
- Academic Higher Recognition Scholarship

Clayton Caley
Denton High School - 2010
United States Marines

Former Duke, Pedro Villarreal (Howard College/Seagoville HS) is now pitching for the Cincinnati Reds affiliate, the Dayton Dragons in Dayton, OH.  Pedro has had an excellent start this season.  Games can be heard through the Dragons website.  Good Luck Pedro !

The scouting world continues to follow our own Damien Magnifico as he is working hard to be an impact player/pitcher for Howard College (Big Spring, TX).  Coming off of a near perfect season last year, all eyes will be on Howard College and their pitching staff, including Magnifico.  We look forward to watching and following all of our Duke boys this spring.

"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.

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 !

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)

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 !

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 !

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.

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

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

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

Ranger Junior College:
- Juan Villarreal (Seagoville HS)
- Marvin Prestridge (Forney HS)
- Matt Mendenhall (Bishop Lynch HS)
- Trevor Dickson (North Mesquite HS)
- William Wood (Crandall HS)

Hill Junior College:
- Joe Gill (Desoto HS)
- Bryan Maddox (Forney HS)
- Cole Lohden (Waxahachie HS)
- Brandon Brooks (Trinity Christian - Cedar Hill)

Grambling University:
- Marvin Banyon (Sachse HS)

Cedar Valley College:
- Nick Trompert (The Shelton School)

Southwestern Assembly of God University:
- John Delagarza (Avalon HS)

Brookhaven College:
- Shayne Thompson (Winnsboro HS)

Huston-Tillotson University:
- Theo Montgomery (Trinity Christian - Cedar Hill)

Texas College:
- Rob Gordon (Ranger College)

Vernon Junior College:
- Arrow Cunningham (Harrah HS, Harrah, OK)