VHS Cougars Baseball: Game Recaps
Teams throughout Southern California played in two divisions in the second annual Cougar Summer Classic baseball tournament at Ventura High School. The tournament is played in late June every year.
In the 18 U division the Simi Reds defeated Santa Barbara for first place 10 to 3 with the Santa Ynez Heat taking third. In the 14U division Calabasas Freshmen defeated Hart Pony with Newbury Park Pony taking third.
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- June 24-28 (Weds-Sun)
- 4 game guarantee per team
- $495 per team
- Divisions: 14U (pre-All-Star / PONY) & 18U (HS Varsity)
14U - Pony / pre-All Star tournament (54'x80')
We are planning on adding a second field this year due to the demand. We will also try to separate "A" and "B" teams early in the tournament like last year. We will allow non "Major" travel teams if appropriate. The primary objective is to get teams ready for the upcoming All-Star tournaments and allow for new local travel teams another tournament opportunity.
18U - Varsity
We bumped up the 16U division this year to 18U to allow HS varsity teams to compete with travel teams.
16U teams are welcomed to play up.
Get out of the summer heat and play in the cool sea breezes of Ventura.
Contact Dave Griffith for details dL.griffith@yahoo.com
Saturday, May 16
Varsity lose play off game to San Marcos 5 - 4
Varsity lost a close playoff game to San Marcos 5 - 4 on Friday afternoon in Santa Barbara. Brendan Carr had a huge day going 3 for 3 with a double and sac bunt, he scored twice and had an RBI. Matt Russell had a hit and scored, Nico Castro had a hit, Joseph Trigueiro walked twice and scored, Joe Mendoza had a hit and RBI. The game featured two broken squeeze plays as well as the tying run for the Cougars being thrown out at the plate in the 7th. The game ended when Marshall Comden hit a shot to center field gap that was tracked down by the speedy center fielder from San Marcos who caught the ball at the fence with the tying run at second.
The varsity squad fought through a lot of adversity this year, losing two key starting seniors to injuries, yet lost 8 games by 1 run and 2 by 2 runs or less. On the positive side the team lost only three starters to graduation and will return a full compliment from this years team as well as a strong group from the successful JV team.
Thursday, May 14
Varsity lose to San Marcos 6-1, in 3 way playoff
Varsity lost to San Marcos 6-1. They are in a three-way tie for third in Channel League and will play a two-game playoff in Santa Barbara on Friday with the first game starting at 12:00PM against San Marcos. If they win they go on to play Santa Barbara for the remaining playoff spot for the Channel League.
Thursday, May 14
JV shut out San Marcos 9-0
JV end their season in top form shutting out San Marcos 9-0.
The Cougars came out strong scoring early. In the first, Jimmy and Braeden hustled out infield hits, Edgar cleared the left-field fence doubling in Jimmy, then Scott drove in Braeden and Edgar with a solid single to right-center. In the second, Jimmy again got on and stole second, then Braeden drove him in with a single to left. In the third, Casey singled then Scott SAC-bunted Casey to second. Cougars scored again in the fourth when Ryan was HBP, Tyler walked, then Mike drove in Ryan with a single to left and Jimmy doubled sending Tyler around to score. In the fifth, Casey doubled over the left-field fence but was left on third. Cougars scored three in the sixth when Jimmy got on getting HBP, then Edgar doubled hitting another over the fence moving Jimmy to third. Casey followed with his second knock into the Varsity field driving in Jimmy and Edgar. Scott singled scoring Casey.
Cougar defensive play was flawless. In the second, Braeden doubled off a runner with a characteristically strong on-target throw to second after catching a deep fly to center. San Marcos threatened with two on in the fourth when the infield turned a 6-4-3 double play to kill the Royals drive, then Jimmy blocked a grounder over the middle ending the inning with a 4-3 put out leaving the Royals with a man on third. In the fifth, Mike worked out of a bases-loaded jamb popping up three batters. Finally, in the 7th, awe-struck fans echoed "Best Play of the Year" as Ryan Sohn went deep to his left to gather up a sharply stuck grounder over the 2nd base bag for a 6-3 put out. Mike Arias picked up the win pitching a complete game keeping the Royals scoreless on six hits with two strikeouts.
Junior Varsity end their season as League Champs with an 8-4 league record.
Thursday, May 14
Freshmen beat San Marcos 11-0
Freshman Cougars play well to win their final game of the season against the Royals 11-0.
Individual stats:
- Jarek scored 2x
- Dan had a single, 1rbi and scored 2x
- Nick scored 1x
- Nathaniel had a single, 2 rbi's and scored 1x
- Robert had a single and an rbi
- Billy scored 1x
- Morgan took two for the team getting hit twice to get on base, and he scored 2x
- Sergio had a single and scored 2x
- Steven had a single
The Freshmen finish with a final league record of 7 wins 6 losses.
Tuesday, May 12
Varsity lose to San Marcos 0-1
San Marcos scores late to edge Ventura 1-0. Nick Griffith went 2 for 3 with a double. Dennis Doherty threw a 3-hitter with 3 strikeouts.
Final game of the regular season is at home against San Marcos this Thursday, 3:15 p.m.
Tuesday, May 12
JV lose to San Marcos 1-5
JV got only a couple of hits and one run against the San Marcos losing 5-1.
The Cougars final game of the season is at home against San Marcos this Thursday, 3:15 p.m.
Tuesday, May 12
Freshmen win 15-3 over San Marcos
The Freshmen took it to the Royals with everyone contributing offensively.
- Jarek had 2 singles, 2 RBIs, scored 4 runs
- Daniel had 2 singles and scored 3 runs
- Nick had one RBI
- Nathaniel had 2 singles, an RBI, and scored 3 runs
- Robert had 2 singles, 2 RBIs, and scored once
- Billy had 2 singles, two RBIs, and scored once
- Morgan had a single, an RBI, and scored once
- Sergio had a single and scored once
- Rolf got on on a fielder's choice and scored once
The final game of the season is away at San Marcos this Thursday, 3:15 p.m.
Monday, May 11
Varsity drops two close games to Buena
Varsity dropped two close games to Buena last week. On Tuesday at home they lost 1-0, and Friday at Ventura College 4-2. In summary: You will not win too many baseball games scoring 3 runs in two games. The losses knocked the team out of first place in the Channel League. They must win out this week to have a chance to make the playoff's.
The final two games of the season are against San Marcos, away on Tuesday and home on Thursday.
Monday, May 11
JV split series with Buena
The JV Cougars split their final series with the Bulldogs last week losing the first game Tuesday 6-7 then winning the second Friday 7-3. Bringing their league record to 7-3 as a result, the Cougars play the league-leading San Marcos away tomorrow (Tuesday) then at home Thursday in their final games of the regular season.
Tuesday's "play-by-play":1st and 2nd inning - no score.
3rd inning - Buena 4, Ventura 1 runs
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Shane - over the fence double
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Reed - fly out
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Jimmy - single
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Braeden - double - Jimmy out at the plate
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Edgar - ground out
4th inning - Buena 0, Ventura 2 runs
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Casey - fly out
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Scott - over the fence double
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Tyler - walk
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Ryan - single
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Shane - strikeout
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Nick - walk
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Jimmy - walk
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Braeden - ground out
5th inning - Buena 1, Ventura 2 runs
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Edgar - over the fence double
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Casey - homerun
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Scott - single
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Jake - strikeout
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Ryan - out
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Shane - walk
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Nick - strikeout
6th inning - Buena 1, Ventura 1 runs
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Jimmy - fly out
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Braeden - single - stole 2nd
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Edgar - strikeout
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Casey - single
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Scott - single with extra base on an error
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Tyler - ground out
7th inning - Buena 1, Ventura 0 runs
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Ryan - strikeout
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Shane - fly out
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Mikey - out
Final score 7-6
Friday, May 8
Freshmen lose to Bulldogs 1-12
Buena scored all of their 12 runs in the first two innings. Nathaniel, Robert, Billy and Rolf had singles, and Robert scored our only run. Caleb had a spectacular diving catch in center field. Pitchers were Jarek, Nick and Dan.
Next game is at home against San Marcos on Tuesday.
Saturday, May 2
Varsity takes down St. Bonaventure 7 - 4
Varsity took down St Bonnie 7 – 4 on Saturday morning. Glenn Wasden got the win, with help from Brian Sullivan (2 innings) and Nick Griffith (1 inning) Nick also had 2 hits (one a home run), scored twice and had three RBI’s. Rounding out the offense for the Cougars were: Ben Mann and Brendan Carr who each had two hits, scored a run and had an RBI. Not sure what you call this in baseball but if it were hockey it would be a double bat trick… Joe Trigueiro had a hit, scored and had an RBI. Matt Russell had a hit and scored. Dennis Doherty scored, Marshall Comden had an RBI. Nico Castro threw out J. Luna from St Bonnie for the first time this season attempting a steal! Thanks to Nico he is now 31 for 32.
Important league and cross town rival games are next week for Varsity. Tuesday at home and Friday at Ventura College.
Thursday, April 30
Varsity squeaks out win over Dos Pueblos 10-9 Leads Channel League
Varsity won a wild one Thursday afternoon at home against Dos Pueblos. Blake Tucker scored the winning run in the bottom of the 8th on a past ball after Dos Pueblos came back and tied the game with a 3 run home run in the top of the 7th. Nick Griffith picked up the win after relieving Dennis Doherety in the 6th.
Varsity is home against St Bonaventure @ 11:00AM on Saturday.
Thursday, April 30
JV outplay Dos Pueblos 9-3
JV bring their league record to 6-2 with their 9-3 win over Dos Pueblos. Strong pitching and several good defensive plays stifle Charger hitters while Cougar bats issue a steady stream of runs. Braeden doubled off a runner with a strong throw to 2nd following a fine catch on a deep pop to center and Shane turned an unassisted DP catching a line-drive then diving back to 3rd ahead of the runner. Griff started and pitched three scoreless innings striking out three. Mike pitched in middle relief, then Tyler closed the 7th quickly with 2 Ks.
Individual stats:
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Jimmy 2-3, bb, rbi, scored
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Braeden 0-2, bb, scored
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Edgar 2-4 (both doubles), rbi, scored
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Scott 0-1, 3 bb, scored twice
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Casey 1-1, sac, rbi, scored
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Nick 0-3
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Ryan 1-2, bb, rbi, scored
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Shane 2-3, bb, rbi, scored
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Jake 1-2, rbi
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Aaron 0-1
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Mike 0-1, scored
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Tyler 1-2, rbi
Thursday, April 30
Freshmen dominate Dos Pueblos 13-2
Jarek had 4 singles, Daniel had single, 1 rbi and scored 1x, Nick had a single, Nathaniel had a single and scored 2x, Robert hit a home run, had 3rbi's and scored 1x, Morgan had a single, a triple and scored 3x, Myles had a single and an rbi, Billy had 2 singles and 1 rbi, Sam had a single, 1 rbi and scored 1x, and Sergio hit 2 singles, had 2 rbi's and scored 2x.
Billy Davidson pitched the entire game.
Saturday, April 25
Varsity loses pitchers duel @ Santa Monica 1-2
Varsity lost a pitchers duel @ Santa Monica on Saturday 1-2. Glenn Wasden pitched a 4 hitter. Glenn kept Santa Monica off balance all day and was backed by his defense that turned 3 double plays. The game was 0-0 though the 7thth Santa Monica strung together two hits and then squeezed in the tying run. They scored the winning run off a bloop single. Ventura hit the ball hard, however it was usually at a SM Viking who made the play. There were no errors in the game from either team.
Varsity is tied for the Channel League lead with Dos Pueblos and face them at home on Thursday. when the Cougars scored their only run on a hit by Marshall Comden off of the Santa Monica relief pitcher that drove in Joe Mendoza running for Nick Griffith. With one out in the bottom of the 7
Friday, April 24
Varsity beats Santa Barbara 6-3
Friday, April 24
JV best Santa Barbara 3-2
JV take 2 of 3 league games to win the series against Santa Barbara and bring their league record to 5 wins and 2 loses.
Reed Nothwang pitched a complete game allowing 2 runs on 3 hits and a walk. Pitching a perfect game into the 5th, Reed frustrated Dons hitters striking out 13. Other stats to follow when available...
The JV Cougars play next at home against Dos Pueblos on Thursday.
Friday, April 24
Freshmen Clobber Santa Barbara, 11-2
Santa Barbara was no match for the Freshman bats on Friday, with Ventura defeating the Dons 11-2 at home. Sam Patton went all the way for the Cougars, giving up one earned run on six hits, with no walks and five strikeouts.
On the offensive side, the Cougars racked up 12 base hits. Billy Davidson had two triples while driving in 3 runs and scoring twice. Nathaniel Norman had 3 RBIs and Robert Costigan followed him up with a double and a triple. Dan Russell had a double and a single, while Jarek York had 2 singles. Kyle Komadina went 3-3, with two runs and an RBI.
The Cougars face Dos Pueblos at DP on Thursday.
Tuesday, April 21
Varsity come from behind to beat Santa Barbara 5-4 in 8 innings
Blake Tucker hit a walk off double in the bottom of the 8th to score Marshall Comden from first to cap a come from behind win for the Cougars. Dennis Doherity hit a home run and a double, Matt Russell went 2 for 2 and scored, Nico Castro had 2 sac bunts and scored, Brendan Carr had a hit, Joe Mendoza scored. in addition to the winning run Marshall Comden had two hits and an RBI. Nick Griffith went 1 for 2 scored and pitched a gritty complete game for the win.
Next game for Varsity is @ Santa Barbara on Friday.
Tuesday, April 21
JV break through to defeat Santa Barbara 4-3 in 8
JV win a nail-biter in extra innings against the Dons. Cougars took the first inning scoring one - Dons answered in the 2nd. The Dons scored two more in the top of the 3rd and the Cougars one. Cougars held the Dons in the 4th then scored another to bring the game even 3-3. Sharp defensive play on both sides kept the game scoreless through 7-1/2, then the Cougars rallied in the bottom of the 8th to win when Aaron Gibson got a clutch-hit single to drive in Scott Morton from 3rd.
Individual stats:
- Jimmy 1-4, scored once
- Mike 0-2, scored once
- Edgar 1-4, two rbis
- Scott 1-4, scored once
- Casey 0-2
- Jake 1-3, scored once
- Ryan 1-3, doubled
- Shayne 2-3, two doubles
- Braeden 2-3, one rbi
- Nick 0-1, walked
- Tyler 0-2
- Aaron 1-1, one rbi - hit in winning run!
JV play the Dons again this Friday at Santa Barbara.
Tuesday, April 21
Freshmen come up short against Santa Barbara, 6-4
The Freshman squad lost a frustrating game to the Santa Barbara Dons on the road Tuesday. Despite a solid effort by starter Jarek York, the Dons picked up six hits and took advantage of four Cougar errors to take an early lead. Ventura rallied in the fifth inning, scoring four runs, thanks to a leadoff triple by Nick Rudolph, a fielder’s choice by Sergio Morales, and six walks, but it was too little, too late.
Pitchers were York, who had three strikeouts in 4 1/3 innings; and relievers Caleb Yakel (one K) and Sam Patton.
Offensively, the Cougars were held to four hits: a triple and a double by Rudolph, as well as a triple by Billy Davidson and a single by Nathaniel Norman. Sergio Morales drove in two runs, and Davidson and Morgan Hofer each had one RBI.
The Cougars face Santa Barbara in a rematch this Friday at home.
Saturday, April 18
Varsity lose 2-5 to Banning
Saturday, April 18
JV defeat Banning 4-3
Friday, April 17
Freshmen lose a close one to St. Bonaventure, 4-5
The Freshmen Cougars fought a tough fight and played well but came up short against St. Bonnie losing 4-5 in a closely contested ballgame. Sergio Morales drove in one run, Morgan Hofer had a single and scored once, Robert Costigan had a single, Nick Rudolph had a single and scored once, Nathaniel Norman had two knocks and scored once, and Steven VanNatta hit a double for two ribbies and scored once.
Pitchers for Ventura were Billy Davidson, Reed Nothwang, Caleb Yakel and Sam Patton.
Freshmen play away next Tuesday at Santa Barabara.
Tuesday, April 14
Varsity drop game to DP 0-2
Varsity bats stayed cold (along with the weather) and the team dropped another close league game to Dos Pueblos 0-2. Nick Griffith went 5 innings giving up 1 earned run, with 6 K's. Dennis Doherity closed out the 6th. Between them they only gave up 3 hits yet the team could not generate enough offense to take advantage of another fine pitching performance.
Varsity are at home on Thursday vs Marin Catholic
Tuesday, April 14
JV breeze by the Chargers 4-3
JV ventured up to the frozen north of Goleta for a very blustery, cold game against Dos Pueblos. In a bit of nail-biter, Ventura picked up the win with a score of 4-3. Ventura was down 0-3 until the 5th when they scored all four of their runs.
Individual Stats:
- Jimmy 1-3, HBP, scored once
- Ryan 0-4, scored once
- Edgar 3-4, 1 RBI, scored once
- Scott 0-3, BB, 1 RBI, scored once
- Casey 1-4
- Shane 2-4
- Griff was 1-1
- Nick 2-4, 2 RBI
- Tyler 0-2
- Jake, BB
- Braeden 1-3
- Aarron 0-1
Next game is at home Saturday against Banning.
Tuesday, April 14
Freshmen frozen in Goleta losing 5-14 to Dos Pueblos
Cougars played in a very cold and windy game Tuesday at home. Dan Russell and Sergio Morales had singles and Myles Shoemaker hit a triple. Nathaniel Norman and Robert Costigan each hat in a run and Myles Shoemaker had 2 RBI's. Jarek York, Dan Russell, Morgan Hofer, Nick Rudolph, and Myles Shoemaker each crossed the plate once.
Pitchers for the game were Caleb Yakel, Jarek York and Sam Patton.
Freshmen play away at St. Bonaventure on Friday.
Friday, April 10
Varsity lose heartbreaker to San Marcos 0-1
Dennis Doherity pitched another gem but lost 1-0 to San Marcos on Friday. The game was a pitchers duel with two base runners thrown out at the plate – one for each team. Ben Mann was called out in the bottom of the 6th - going first to home (on a double by Dennis in the right field corner) by a great throw and relay by San Marcos. Nick Griffith gunned down a San Marcos runner in the 7th trying to tag up on a fly ball to left. Glenn Wasden pitched out of a bases-loaded-no-out-jam in the top of the 7th, but San Marcos got one unearned run across in the inning which was enough to hold up for the win. Nick was left stranded at 2nd to end the game.
Next up for Varsity is Dos Pueblos on Tuesday in Santa Barbara.
Friday, April 10
JV all wet against San Marcos losing 9-15
JV played a tight game against San Marcos winning all but one inning as a rainy 4th spoiled the defense allowing the Royals to hit around scoring 9.
Individual Stats:
- Jimmy 1 for 2 w/double, 2 walks, one hit by pitch, 1 rbi and 4 runs scored
- Mike 1 for 1
- Reed 1 for 2, 2 walks, 2 rbi, 1 run scored
- Edgar 0 for 4, 1 walk, 2 rbi
- Scott 0 for 4, 1 rbi
- Casey 1 for 3, with rbi
- Shane 0 for 2 with a walk
- Griff was 1 for 1 with a run scored
- Ryan 1 for 4 with a run scored
- Tyler 1 for 1 with hit by pitch, 1 run scored
- Jake L 0 for 2
- Braeden 2 for 3 with a walk and 1 run scored
- Aarron 0 for 1
Next game is on Tuesday at Dos Pueblos.
Friday, April 10
Freshmen crown the Royals 12-1
Cougar's bats came alive in the 3rd inning. Jarek York had 2 singles, 2 rbi's and scored 3 times. Dann Russell scored twice. Sam Patton scored once. Caleb Yakel had 1 rbi. Nathaniel Norman had 2 doubles, a single, 4 rbi's and scored 3 times. Robert Costigan had 1 rbi. Horgan Hofer had a double, 1 rbi and scored 2 times. Nick Rudolph had 2 hits, 1 rbi and scored 1 time. Pitchers for the game were Jarek York, Sam Patton, Caleb Yakel and Billy Davidson.
Next game is at home vs. Dos Pueblos.
Saturday, April 4
Varsity beat up Garden Grove 8-4
Varsity beat Garden Grove in Newport Beach 8-4 behind Nick Griffith and Sammy Rinaldi. Nick got the win and Sammy the save; who came in and threw four scoreless innings in relief. Dennis Doherity and Nick each had home runs. Nick also had a double as well as Ben Mann. More when we get the book.
Varsity Cougars play three games in Newport starting Monday. Players are to meet at Varsity field at 6:00AM on Monday morning. (ugh)
For more information on the tournament and up to date game information go to:
http://costamesabaseball.com/beachpitclassic.htm
Saturday, April 4
Freshmen edge Crespi 3-2
The Freshman team triumphed over Crespi in an eight innings at LA Valley College.
The Cougars took an early lead when leadoff batter Jarek York opened the game with a triple to right field and went on to score on a passed ball to Jackson Ethier. Nick Rudolph doubled in the fifth and scored on a dropped third strike to Billy Davidson that rolled to the unusually distant backstop.
Crespi couldn’t manage to put a runner on base until the fourth inning, thanks to the solid defense behind starter Rudolph, who gave up one walk and no hits in four innings. The Celts picked up a total of 4 hits off reliever Sam Patton, scoring one run each in the fifth and sixth innings, to tie the game.
After a scoreless 7th inning, the Cougars got busy: Morgan Hofer and Davidson each singled, York was grazed by a pitch to load the bases, and Dan Russell’s walk brought in Hofer for the go-ahead run. Ventura’s Caleb Yakel finished off the last three Crespi batters in the bottom of the eighth for the win.
Russell and Robert Costigan also contributed singles to bring Ventura’s base hit total to six.
The Cougars face Crespi in a rematch this Wednesday at home.
Wednesday, April 1
Freshmen fall to Oxnard 0-3
The Cougar Freshmen came up short against Oxnard in well-balanced, tight defensive game. Each team had four hits and one error. Starter Billy Davidson gave up only one walk while striking out three in three innings. Relievers Sam Patton and Caleb Yakel contributed 1 and 3 strikeouts respectively for a total of 7 (and neither allowed a runner to reach first base), while Oxnard’s pitcher struck out 8 with one hit batter. The difference was in the 2nd inning, when Oxnard took advantage of three hits, two stolen bases and an error to score all three of their runs.
Offensively, Nick Rudolph had two singles; Jarek York and Robert Costigan each had one.
The Cougars face Crespi on Saturday at LA Valley College.
Tuesday, March 31
Varsity spank Bulldogs 5-1
Varsity Cougars broke out the bats and Dennis Doherity pitched a 4 hit complete game as the Cougars even up with the Channel League leading Bulldogs. Dennis had 7 K’s and 1 BB in his first complete game of the season. Nick Griffith went 2 for 4, and scored. He was robbed of a home run by a nice play by Buena’s left fielder and hit another shot to the fence that was caught by the center fielder. Blake Tucker had a double and RBI, Tyler Hawkins had a triple and scored, Brendan Carr had a hit and scored, Dennis, Marshall Comden. and Matt Russell each had hits. The best batter of the evening never got a hit - Nico Castro walked all 4 times with three of them on 3-2 counts. In the 5th with the game tied at 1-1 with the bases loaded he walked in the go ahead run – way to go Nico!
View complete game here: http://www.homefieldsports.com/
Next up for the Varsity team is the away tournament in Newport Beach starting on Saturday.
Tuesday, March 31
JV pound the Bulldogs 13-0
The JV Cougars represented well in our first league game against the cross-town rival Bulldogs: 13 runs, 10 hits. Defense was solid turning two double plays committing no errors. Michael pitched a 7-inning shut-out turning in three strike-outs and giving up only three hits.
Offensive stats:
- Jimmy 2 for 3, 2 BB, 2 rbi, 2 runs
- Michael 1 for 4, 1 BB, 1 rbi, 2 runs
- Edgar 2 for 4,1 rbi, 2 runs
- Scott 1 for 3, 1 BB, 4 rbi (Grandslam), 2 runs
- Casey 1 for 4, 1 rbi
- Shane 0 for 3, 1 BB, 1 rbi, 1 run
- Ryan 1 for 3, 1 BB, 1 rbi, 1 run
- Braeden 2 for 3, 1 HPB, 1 rbi, 3 runs
- Tyler 1 for 3, 1 rbi
- Nick 0 for 1
Tuesday, March 31
Freshmen come up short against Buena 10-3
The freshman bats were no match for Buena’s in Tuesday’s home game, with Buena scoring 10 runs (5 earned) and racking up 10 hits, while Ventura was held to 3 runs and 3 hits. Jarek York went the distance for Ventura and took the loss.
Jarek York and Dan Russell each had singles, and Robert Costigan had a triple. York was driven in by Jackson Ethier, thanks to an error by Buena’s third baseman; Myles Shoemaker scored on Costigan’s drive, and Sergio Morales brought Costigan home with a sacrifice bunt.
The Cougars face Oxnard Wednesday, April 1st.
Saturday, March 28
Close but no Cigar - Varsity loses to Palisades 5-8
It boils down to fundamentals. Both teams had 9 hits, yet a few baserunning mistakes, failure to move runners over, a couple of errors, plus some bad luck keep the Cougars getting another win. The team is competing and has been "in" all of the games they have played, but come up short again. Nick Griffith took the loss with Sam Rinaldi and Brian Sullivan pitching in relief. Will post some details on Sunday once we get the scorebook.
Next game is Tuesday - 3:15PM @ Buena for an important League match up.
Saturday, March 28
JV lose 0-3 to Palisades
Saturday, March 28
Freshmen shell Moopark 24-9
Moorpark had a 6 run rally in the bottom of the 7th, but it wasn't nearly enough to take the game away from the Freshmen as they pounded out 24 runs.
Individual stats: Jarek York hit a triple, had 5 RBIs, and scored twice; Dan Russel hit a double, had 1 RBI, and scored 4 runs; Nathaniel Norman had a double and a home run, 3 RBI's, and scored once; Caleb Yakel, Jackson Ethier, Myles Showmaker, Hunter Winans each scored once; Rolph Reeves had 2 RBIs; Nick Rudolph had a double and 1 RBI and scored once; Morgan Hofer had a double, 1 RBI, and scored 3 times; Billy Davidson had 1 RBI and scored 3 times; Robert Costigan scored 4 runs; Nick Januska had 1 RBI and scored once; Sam Patton had 1 RBI; Alex Uribe had 1 RBI and scored once.
Pitchers were Sam Patton, Caleb Yakel, and Billy Davidson.
Freshmen play cross-town rival Bulldogs next at home, 3:15 p.m, Tuesday.
Thursday, March 26
Freshmen beat St. Bonaventure 7-4
Freshmen win!
Jarek, Dan, Jackson, Billy and Robert each scored a run, Nathaniel came across the plate twice. Nathaniel, Jason, and Robert each had one RBI; Jackson had two.
Pitchers were Jarek York, Sam Patton and Caleb Yakel.
Freshmen play again on Saturday in Moorpark.
Tuesday, March 24
Varsity drop away game to Santa Barbara 2-3
Dennis Doherty pitched complete game giving up one earned run. A couple of errors and lack of a key hit with runners in scoring positions keep the Cougars from winning their second league game. More details to come once we get scorebook.
Next game Saturday at home against Palisades HS, 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, March 24
JV lose 6-7 to Santa Barbara
JV record their first league loss to Santa Barbara in heart-breaker fashion allowing 4 runs in the bottom of the 7th.
Cougars trailed 3-2 in the top of the 7th with 1 out in the 7th, Ryan was hit by a pitch. Michael, Tyler, Jimmy followed with three consecutive singles. Braeden got on with a fielders choice. Scott followed with a 2 RBI single. That opened up a 4 run 7th inning to take the lead going into the bottom of the 7th. Then Santa barbara came back and won the game with the help of two unearned runs.
Jimmy 1-4 w/1 RBI and 2 runs scored. Braeden 2-4 w/2 runs scored. Scott 1-2 w/2 RBI (2 bb). Edgar 0-4. Casey 0-2 w/1 RBI. Jake 0-2. Shane 0-1. Ryan 0-1 (1 bb./, 1hbp, 1 run scored) Nick 0-2. Michael 1-1 (1 run scored). Aaron 0-2. Tyler 1-1 w/1 RBI.
Griff started and pitched 4 innings giving up two runs (1 unearned), 3 Ks. Nick pitched 2 innings giving up 1 run, 2 Ks. Michael pitched the 7th giving up 4 runs (2 unearned), 1K.
JV play again Saturday, 11:00 a.m. at Palisades HS.
Tuesday, March 24
Freshmen edge Santa Barbara 5-4
Freshmen Cougars gain their second league victory against Santa Barbara at home today. The first couple of innings were a little rough with errors on both sides; at the top of the 4th inning, Santa Barbara was ahead 4-1. The Cougars came alive in the bottom of the 4th inning, (probably because Ms Wyatt came to watch) and scored 4 runs. This put the Cougars up by 1, and they maintained the 5-4 score throughout the remainder of the game.
Nat Norman had 2 singles and 2 RBI's, Billy Davidson had a double, an RBI, and scored twice, Dan Russell had an RBI and scored, Jason Monatgue had a double and scored, Jarek York had an RBI, Myles Shoemaker and Nick Rudolph scored. Pitchers for today's game were Billy Davidson and Caleb Yakel. Billy had 4 strike outs and Caleb struck out two.
Freshmen play St. Bonaventure at home on Thursday, 3:15 p.m.
Saturday, March 21
Varsity win conference opener 7-4 over Dos Pueblos; lose 6-13 to Torrance
Varsity Cougars picked up their first league win over Dos Pueblos in 8 innings with a walk off 3 run homer by Brendan Carr in the bottom of the 8th. Nick Griffith pitched 5-1/3rd innings giving up 2 earned runs, Sam Rinaldi, Glenn Wasden and Brian Sullivan pitched the final 2 2/3rd innings with Brian Sullivan getting the win. Additional offense came from Matt Russell (3 for 5) with a triple and scored 2 times, Tyler Hawkins had 2 hits, scored, and had an RBI, Marshall Comden, Blake Tucker, Joseph Trigueiro each had hits.
The Varsity Cougars were “underwhelmed” by Torrance 13-6 in a bunt and steal fest. Torrance took “small ball” to the limit and scored 13 runs with 3 hits leaving the infield. They stole 8 bases, got two more on balks, and 4 more on a variety of infield miss cues. For those counting, that's 14 extra bases; pretty impressive. I think I know what practice will focus on next week….. Offensively Marshall Comden went 2 for 3 with a double and run scored, Tyler Hawkins went 2 for 3 with a run, Nick Griffith went 2 for 4 with a double and an RBI. Matt Russell had a hit and scored, Brendan Carr had a double and scored twice, Dennis Doherty went 1 for 2 and had an RBI, and Blake Tucker had a hit and scored a run.
Next up for the Varsity Cougars is a league game at Santa Barbara Tuesday 3:15 p.m.
Saturday, March 21
JV lose 0-6 to Torrance
JV Cougars played well but were shut out after leaving several on base against Torrance losing 0-6. Best chance to score came in the sixth when Edgar Flores, Casey Gladden, and Braeden Ayub each hit singles to load the bases. With one out, Nick Torres hit what appeared to be a sure triple down the right-field line, though it was caught by the line-guarding first baseman who then stepped on the bag doubling off the runner to end the inning.
Edgar Flores and Mike Arias went 2-4; Casey Gladden, Ryan Sohn, and Braeden Ayub each had one-base knocks. Reed Nothwang started and pitched three innings, Tyler Patton pitched two in relief, and Griff Garrabrant closed.
Next game is Tuesday, 3:15 p.m. at Santa Barbara.
Saturday, March 21
Freshmen defeat Moorpark 4-3
Less than 24 hours after celebrating their victory against Dos Pueblos, the freshmen came back and did it again, beating Moorpark 4-3 at home on Saturday. Sam Patton pitched an excellent game, giving up only 4 hits and striking out 3 in 7 innings.
Offensively, the Cougars had fewer hits that the day before, but took advantage of walks, errors, and 4 hit batters to get the job done. Billy Davidson, Nick Rudolph, Robert Costigan, and Sam Patton each had singles, with 1 RBI each for Rudolph, Costigan and Patton. Nathaniel Norman drove in the fourth run on a line drive mishandled by Moorpark’s third baseman.
Next game is Tuesday, 3:15 p.m. at home against Santa Barbara.
Friday, March 20
JV win conference opener 14-3 over Dos Pueblos
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Offensively, JV hitting was outstanding! Jim Miller went 3-5 with one RBI and scored twice. Mike Arias went 3-5 with one RBI and scored three times. Edgar Flores went 4-5 with two RBIs and scored three times. Scott Morton went 2-5 driving in three runs and scored once. Casey Gladden was 1-5 with 2 RBIs. Braedon Ayub was 1-5 with a double and scored once. Ryan Sohn hit 2-4 with three RBIs and scored once. Jake Likness went 1-2 hitting a double and scored once. Aaron Gibson went 1-3 scoring once. Tyler Patton hit a double, got an ribbie, and scored once. Whew! "Stop, drop, and roll!" The Cougar bats were ON FIRE!
JV play again tomorrow, 11 a.m., at Torrance High School. Players are to meet at our Varsity field tomorrow morning at 8:00 a.m. to catch a ride to the game.
Friday, March 20
Freshmen crush Dos Pueblos 14-3
The Freshman squad started their Channel League season successfully by defeating Dos Pueblos 14-3. Jarek York got the win for Ventura, going all seven innings, and held DP to 5 hits while striking out 6.
The Cougar bats were busy, hammering DP with 13 hits total. Jarek York opened with a double and went 3-4 with 1 RBI, and Dan Russell was 2-2 with a triple and 3 RBIs. Nick Rudolph went 3-5 and drove in 2, while Morgan Hofer and Jackson Ethier each drove in a run on doubles to deep left field. Nathaniel Norman and Robert Costigan rounded things out with 3 RBIs each.
Wednesday, March 18
Varsity defeat Bishop Diego 12-2
Dennis Doherty got the win allowing only 2 hits in 4 innings pitched. Brian Sulivan and Glenn Wasden closed out the game. Dennis also had 3 RBI's. Matt Russell went 2 for 3 had 1 RBI and scored 3 runs, Marshall Comden had 2 RBI's and scored 3 times, Brendan Carr had 3 hits 2 RBI's and scored, Nick Griffith had a double and 1 RBI, Adam Armstrong had a hit and scored twice. Nico Castro had a hit and scored, Joseph Trigueiro had a hit and RBI, Blake Tucker had a hit and an scored, and Glen Wasden scored a run.
Wednesday, March 18
Freshmen beat Bishop Diego 15-6
The Freshmen Cougars bats were blazing scoring 10 runs in the first inning!
Dan Russell had a double, 3 RBI's and scored three times.Jarek York had a single, an RBI and scored twice. Morgan Hofer went 2 for 3 with 2 singles and 3 RBI's.Robert Costigan went 2 for 4 with a triple, a double and 2 RBI's.Billy Davidson went 2 for 3 with a double, a single, and an RBI, and scored twice. Nat Norman had a single, an RBI and scored once. Nick Rudolph went 2 for 4 with a double, an RBI, and scored twice.
Pitchers were Billy Davidson, Caleb Yakel, Jarek York, Sam Patton and Nick Rudolph.
Tuesday, March 17
Pre-season Varsity Update
The Varsity team is 1-4 at the end of the Easton tournament, but could easily be 3 – 2 without a few errors. "If you take away three innings we could be 4 – 1 against some of the best teams in Southern California" said Paul Togneri. "We have competed against the eventual 3rd place team in the Easton tournament (Cleveland), in addition we have played Quartz Hill, Kennedy, and last years CIF champion Simi Valley; all power house teams in the CIF Southern Section. We have seen 90+ MPH pitching and are scoring enough runs to win games and our pitching is doing fine if you take away an inning or two. “If we can shore up our defense a little bit we have the opportunity to win the Channel League this year, as most teams except San Marcos are very young."
Tuesday, March 17
JV lose 1-5 to St. Bonaventure
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Saturday, March 14
Varsity come up short against Simi Valley 5-11
At Simi Valley, Easton Tournament - Varsity lost 5-11 to Simi. Blake Tucker and Tyler Hawkins each went 2 for 4. Sam Rinaldi allowed only one earned runs in five innings pitched.
Saturday, March 14
JV lose 0-8 to Simi Valley
JV had trouble generating offense in their 2-hit lose to Simi 0-8. Scott Morton doubled. Ryan Sohn got a base hit.
Thursday, March 12
Varsity drop game in 11 against Kennedy HS
Varsity lost to Kennedy in 11 innings 3-2. A couple of un-timely errors cost the team a game they mostly controlled. More information tomorrow once we digest the scorebook.
Next game for Varsity is Saturday at 11:00AM at Simi High.
Thursday, March 12
JV win 10-2 over Kennedy
JV get their first win outscoring Kennedy 10-2. The Cougars scored five in the 1st as Kennedy walked in two then Aaron Gibson doubled driving in three. In the 2nd, Edgar Flores doubled, Shane Distl took "one for the team," then Casey Gladden doubled driving in two and scored himself on Ryan Sohn's ground out to third. In the 5th, Aaron Gibson singled, then Scott Morton singled driving in Jake Likness for another run. In the 6th Shane Distl singled driving in Edgar Flores.
Tuesday, March 10
Varsity pick up first win beating Agoura 8-6
Varsity Cougars beat Agoura High at Agoura on Tuesday 8-6. It took 4 pitchers to get the job done with Dennis Doherty getting the win and Nick Griffith getting the save. Glenn Wasden pitched 3 scoreless innings in relief. Niko Castro went 3 for 3 with 3 RBI’s, Marshall Comden went 2 for 3 and scored three times, Brendan Carr went 1 for 3 with a double, scored 3 times, and had an RBI. Nick Griffith went 2 for 3 with 2 RBI’s and a run scored, Dennis Doherty went 1 for 2 with an RBI, and Ivan Flores went 1 for 4 and scored a run.
The Varsity team plays at home on Thursday at 3:00 p.m. against Kennedy.
Tuesday, March 10
JV lose to Agoura 0-11
Errors and lack of hitting were the two biggest factors in the JV team's loss to Agoura. The game was called after five innings with the score of 11-0. Griff Garrabrant did what he could in his three innings of work on the mound but could have used some backup from his teammates. Tyler Patton pitched two scoreless innings in relief. Shane Distl was a bright spot on defense making several nice plays at third.
The JV teams plays again Thursday 3:00 p.m at Kennedy High School.
Monday, March 9
Freshmen drop one to Rio Mesa 4-10
Rio Mesa out-played the Freshmen yesterday, 10-4. The Cougar Freshmen rallied in the top of the 7th scoring 3 runs, but it wasn't enough. Morgan Hofer hit 2 triples. Jarek York and Jacob Yakel each pitched 3 innings.
Next game is this Friday at Santa Clara HS, 3/13, 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 8
Easton Tournament '09 - Varsity drop two games: 0-7 to Cleveland, 4-9 to Quartz Hill
Varsity lost two games over the weekend. They got their “ugly” game out the way early against one of the powerhouse teams in SoCal, Cleveland HS. 2 hits with 6 errors pretty much sums it up, so we will leave it at that. In the second game the team lost to another strong program, Quartz Hill, in a much closer game than the score indicated. “If we take away two of their hits we win this game” said Head Coach Paul Togneri. Matt Russell led the team with 2 hits (double, single) and a run scored. Ivan Flores and Ben Mann each had a hit and an RBI. Tyler Hawkins, Blake Tucker, each had a hit and scored. Brendan Carr had a double; Nick Griffith had a hit and was on base 3 times. Marshall Comden had 2 RBI’s. Joseph Trigueiro scored a run.
Photos of Varsity's Saturday game
For JV Friday against Cleveland, Casey doubled, and Edgar, Scott, and Jimmy each got one base knocks. Against Quartz Hill Saturday, Reed started and pitched 2 innings; Tyler pitched in middle relief; and Nick closed shutting out the opposition in the 5th & 6th. Shane drove in the Cougars' only run with a SAC fly scoring Jake in the 6th. Aaron, Braeden, and Ryan each had singles. Edgar went 2-3 with two singles.
For other tournament results, click here.
Sunday, March 8
Easton Tournament '09 - JV lose 1-8 to Cleveland and 1-10 to Quartz Hill
Friday against Cleveland, Casey doubled, and Edgar, Scott, and Jimmy each got one base knocks. Against Quartz Hill Saturday, Reed started and pitched 2 innings; Tyler pitched in middle relief; and Nick closed shutting out the opposition in the 5th & 6th. Shane drove in the Cougars' only run with a SAC fly scoring Jake in the 6th. Aaron, Braeden, and Ryan each had singles. Edgar went 2-3 with two singles.
Friday, February 20
Cougar Winter Classic '09 - Photos
Photos from the tournament, taken by local photographer Steve Munch, are available on his website: http://www.munchphotos.com. You will find them under Recent Photos, "Ventura Baseball Tournament - 2/22/09".
Monday, February 16
Cougar Winter Classic 09 - Tournament Results
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Monday, February 16
Cougar Winter Classic 09 - Recap
COUGAR CLASSIC BASEBALL TOURNAMENT WRAPS UP THIS PAST WEEKEND
IN VENTURA & SANTA BARBARA
Buena High team wins Varsity (18U) division San Marcos High team wins JV (16U) division
Ventura, Calf., February 16, 2009 - Twelve teams from Santa Ynez to San Bernardino completed the Winter Cougar Classic baseball tournament over the weekend at Ventura and San Marcos High Schools. Ventura High Baseball sponsors tournaments for High School, travel and All-Star teams in February and June so kids from Ventura County and the surrounding area can play competitive tournament baseball without having to travel to Orange County, where most baseball tournaments are held.
Buena High and Hueneme High both went 4 – 0 for the tournament, but Buena edged out Hueneme by allowing fewer runs. “Probably the best game of the tournament was the Saturday game between Hueneme High vs. Inland Terror, a travel team from San Bernardino. Hueneme ended up winning 6 to 3, but the game could have gone to either team” said Ventura head coach Paul Togneri. “Hueneme with junior right hander. Jesus Valdez on the mound is going to be a very formidable team to beat this year in the Pacific View League” “I did not see San Marcos play but is sounds like they are going to have a strong team in the Channel League as well” he added.
The JV division was also close as San Marcos and Ventura both went 3 – 1, with San Marcos edging out Ventura, because it allowed one fewer run in the tournament.
“This is a great way for players to get a head start on their upcoming High School season as well as coaches to get a an early look at some of the kids in their program” said Rob Crawford, Head Coach for San Marcos High in Santa Barbara.
Said David Griffith Tournament Director “It turns out that Ventura is a perfect place to host baseball tournaments as it provides a venue for local teams, as well as teams from the Central Coast to play Southern California teams who would like a change of scenery. “Normally the weather is perfect in Ventura for baseball, however it was a challenge this year with all the rain the past two weeks” “We want to thank San Marcos High for allowing us to schedule games on their field as the rains from the past two weeks left both fields a Buena High unplayable.” “We also caught a break from the weather as it rained out the Friday afternoon games, but it was beautiful this weekend and we were able to get in two full days of baseball and complete the tournament” he added.
The Cougar Classic baseball tournaments are held over Presidents Day week in February and the last week of June at Ventura High and other local baseball fields. The Presidents day tournament is focused on High School and travel teams getting ready for the upcoming season; while the June tournament is put on to allow All-Star teams to get ready for their respective All-Star tournaments. There is also a 18U division for travel and High School teams in June to get in additional competitive games after the end of the High School baseball season.
Contacts:
Ventura High Baseball Head Coach: Paul Togneri, 805-402-0407
Tournament Director: David Griffith, 805-558-1048
