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Sunday, November 21
Texas Dukes Toys For Tots Project
The Texas Dukes will be working with the fine men and women of the U.S. Marines on Saturday, December 11th starting at 5:00pm at the Toys for Tots warehouse in Grand Prairie for their annual toy drive.  This fun and rewarding experience is just one way the Duke boys give back to their community.  Pictures will follow after the event.

Tuesday, July 27
It's Been a Great Summer for 18U Texas Dukes



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



2010 18U Texas Dukes
2010 18U Texas Dukes

Monday, July 26
Congratulations to all of our 2010 Graduates:

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

 



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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



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



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



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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



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Monday, July 26

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



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Robert Bissell
Bryan Adams High School - 2010 Salutatorian & Baseball MVP
District 12-4A First Team All-District - Pitcher 2009 & 2010
High Point University, High Point, NC
- Leadership Fellow Scholarship


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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



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Clayton Caley
Denton High School - 2010
United States Marines

 



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Wednesday, April 21
Pedro Villarreal - Now Playing for Cincinnati Reds Affiliate, Dayton Dragons (Dayton, OH)

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 !



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Pedro Villarreal - Dayton Dragons

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Pedro Villarreal - Dayton Dragons
Wednesday, April 21

Thursday, January 21
Damien Magnifico Projected to Make an Impact at Howard College

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.



Monday, July 27
Texas Dukes Send Off 2009 Graduating Seniors and Updates for Alumni:
The Texas Dukes congratulate and send off the following graduating seniors to various colleges:

Howard Junior College:
- Damien Magnifico (North Mesquite HS)
- Jacob Price (transfer from Chattanooga State)

Murray State Junior College:
- Mike Packer (Allen HS)

North Lake Junior College:
-  Clayton Mummert (Ennis HS)

University of Centra Arkansas:
-  Chase Knight (Sanger HS)

Arkansas Tech:
-  Taylor Garrard (Sachse HS)

Tabor College (Kansas):
-  Nick Trompert (Shelton HS/Cedar Valley College)

University of Texas at Dallas:
-  Marvin Prestridge (Forney HS/Howard Jr. College)

University of Texas - Permian Basin:
-  Juan Villarreal (Seagoville HS/Howard Jr. College)

University of Central Oklahoma:
-  Arrow Cunningham (Hutchins Junior College/Harrah HS (OK))



Monday, August 24
Taylor Garrard Signs with Arkansas Tech University
Congratulations to Taylor Garrard, senior from Sachse High School who will be playing for Arkansas Tech University beginning this fall. 

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Taylor and Family with Sachse High School Coaches Cantu and Burrow

Friday, July 17
Clayton Mummert Joins Northlake College Baseball Team
Congratulations to Clayton Mummert, senior from Ennis High School who will be playing for Northlake College beginning this fall. 

Clayton Mummert
Clayton and his dad with Head Coach Corey Mercer

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 !

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, 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

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)



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

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. 

Cody Ashford
Cody Ashford

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 !



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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



2008 East Cobb team
2008 18U Texas Dukes in East Cobb, Georgia

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

Wednesday, August 15
Texas Dukes Send Off

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)



Monday, July 23
16U Texas Dukes Play in Austin
Check out the link for photos of our 16U Dukes, who played in the Perfect Game BCS Tournament in Austin.
http://texasdukes.shutterfly.com/action


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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