The Falcons High School team took 2nd place in the John Cooper Tournament, Feb 28 - Mar 1. Despite injuries to several key players, the Falcons survived two days of pool play to set up a playoff game with the perenially strong Woodlands Christian Warriors on Saturday. That game began with a strong early lead by the Falcons, but the Warriors fought back and took the lead in the late innings. Kirby Cantalamessa tied the game with a two-run double in the top of the 7th and the Falcons went on to win the 17-15 slugfest in an 8th-inning sudden death contest. Physically spent, the Falcons then had to face 5A powerhouse Northland Christian in the Saturday night Championship game. Despite excellent play from several rested players, the Falcons were no match for the Cougars, who took the championship in a lop-sided win. Grant Miller had a very strong tournament, improving his season average to .714 (10-for-14). Jeremiah O'Neal pitched three scoreless innings during the early part of Saturday's game against the Warriors. Ryan Wojcik got the win in that game by holding the Warriors at bay at the end. Many other Falcons players also had stand-out performances during this tournament.

The Falcons Junior High team won three straight games to breeze to the championship at the third annual Salem Lutheran Tournament, Feb. 28 - Mar 1. The hits and runs were spread out pretty evenly among all of the players, but the real story was on the mound, where the Falcons pitching staff held opponents to a combined total of just 4 runs! Chase Adams had excellent outings in the first two games against Trinity-Klein and Salem Lutheran, striking out 13 batters and walking only three. Henry Clark closed out both of those games with solid pitching that included 4 strikeouts in less than two innings. Ryan Kemrite pitched a complete game shutout in the championship, striking out nine and walking none as the Falcons bested the Tomball Tornadoes to take the championship trophy and improve their season record to 5-2.

The Falcons will again be running a Junior High program in 2008. After a two-year hiatus, the Falcons look forward to taking over the Junior High program that was being run by the SATCH Mavericks. All former Mavericks players, and anyone wishing to try out for the Falcons Junior High select homeschool team should contact us now! Also, we will be holding two FREE clinics on July 9th and July 16. All boys, ages 11-14 (on September 1) are encouraged to come out and find out more about select homeschool baseball. Call 936-756-2292 for details.

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