Fredericksburg All-Area Team

Congrats to all the Hawks selected for the Fredericksburg All-Area Team.

Coach of the Year – Brian Mays

JJ McDaniel – 2nd Team

Andrew Tyree – 2nd Team

Chris Denno – Honorable Mention

David Dilegge – Honorable Mention

Evan Houde – Honorable Mention

Read more at The Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star

Tyree Named All-Region

Congratulations are in order for senior Andrew Tyree who was name as second-team pitcher to the All-Northwest Region team. Andrew was also name to the All-Commonwealth first team as a pitcher and as reported earlier on this blog. Andrew will continue playing baseball at Frederick Community College in Frederick, MD, next year. Job well done Andrew and best of luck in your college career!

More on Commonwealth All-District Selections

Via Brooke Point’s Sports Information Director at Brooke Point Baseball News:

The Brooke Point Black-Hawks’ Varsity Baseball Team placed 7 players in 11 positions for the 2010 Commonwealth All-District Selections.

First Team Selection

Andrew Tyree – Pitcher (senior)

Second Team Selections

David Dilegge - 2B (junior)
JJ McDaniel - 3B (junior)

Honorable Mention Selections

Pitchers: Evan Houde (senior) and Chris Denno (junior)

1st Base: Andrew Tyree (senior)

Short Stop: Chris Denno (junior)

Utility Player: Evan Houde (senior) and David Dilegge (junior)

Outfielders: Ryan Carder (senior) and Gary Pisall (senior)

Last year Brooke Point had only two players recognized in the All-District Selections. One of those players was sophomore David Dilegge selected as the 2nd Team second baseman. He repeated this year at 2nd base and also as a Utility Player for the second year in a row. Senior Brian Hudson was the other Black-Hawk selected as Honorable Mention outfielder. Hudson has finished his freshman year playing football a Liberty University on a scholarship. Next year as a sophomore were all expecting big things out of Hudson at Liberty.

Congratulations Black-Hawk Players!

Osborn 3, Brooke Point 0

The Black-Hawks very successful 2010 season came to end Monday night with a 3-0 loss to Osborn in the Northwest Region playoffs.

Contratulations to all the Hawks for a great season!

Virginia AAA Playoff Brackets

Virginia AAA baseball playoff brackets can be found here via Virginia Preps.

Correspondent WB Reporter provides the brackets for each region with time and seedings.

Northwest Region Playoffs - Round 1

Loudon Valley (Cedar Run #2) vs. North Stafford (Commonwealth #1) on Monday, May 31st, at 6 p.m. at North Stafford.

Potomac (Cardinal #2) vs. Franklin (Western Valley #1) on Mon, May 31st, at 6 p.m. at Franklin.

Patrick Henry (Western County #2) vs. Woodbridge (Cardinal #1) on Monday, May 31st, at Woodbridge.

Brooke Point (Commonwealth #2) vs. Osbourn (Cedar Run #1) on Monday, May 31st, at 6 p.m. at Osbourn.

All-Commonwealth Division Team

Congrats to the Black-Hawks who made the All-Commonwealth District Team:

Andrew Tyree - First Team Pitcher

David Dilegge - Second Team Second Base
JJ McDaniel - Second Team Third Base

Ryan Carder - Honorable Mention Outfield
Chris Denno - Honorable Mention Shortstop
Chris Denno - Honorable Mention Pitcher
David Dilegge - Honorable Mention Utility
Evan Houde - Honorable Mention Pitcher
Even Houde - Honoroable Mention Second Base
Evan Houde - Honorable Mention Utility
Gary Pisall - Honorable Mention Outfield
Andrew Tyree - Honorable Mention First Base

Job well done Hawks!

More on the Brooke Point, Riverbend Game

More on the game at Virginia Preps - Brooke Point and Riverbend battle for regional bid, full report by Leonard Pumphrey. Excerpt follows:

... The Bears from Riverbend registered the first three runs of the game. The scoring started in the second inning. Taylor Fennewald kicked off the inning with a double to the opposite field. Nathaniel Traugh followed that up with a single up the middle plating Fennewald. Traugh worked his way around to third and scored on a sacrifice fly by Garrett Rioux.

In the fifth inning Riverbend added a run with a single, then a force out followed by a double by Nick Lacik. No more scoring occurred and going into the bottom of the 5th the Bears held a comfortable 3-0 lead. The Blackhawks started their come back in the bottom of the frame. With two out David Dilegge and J,J. McDaniel each singled. Travis Cole then delivered the big blow of the night a 3 run homer to dead center field. The inning ended with the scored tied at 3.

In the bottom of the sixth, Brooke Point scored the winning runs. The inning started harmlessly with a pop to short. The second batter than struck out, but made it to first when the catcher threw the ball high to first after not catching the pitch. Drew Bell then walked, and Ryan Carder followed with a single to load the bases. David Dilegge then followed with a sharp liner just past the shortstop who was playing on the infield grass. JJ McDaniel then walked allowing the 5th run to score.

As most games go the Bears would not go quietly, they put two men on before a pop out to second ended the game. Final score Brooke Point 5 Riverbend 3...

Brooke Point 5, Riverbend 3

The Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star has a roundup of Brooke Point's 5-3 win over Riverbend last night in the Commonwealth District tournament championship game.

Key quote by Coach Brian Mays:

"We've put in a lot of hard work over 10 years and it's finally paid off," Mays said. "When you have a bunch of kids like I have right now, it's easy."

Starting pitcher Chris Denno went the distance last night with a strong outing. Catcher Travis Cole has a three-run homer that tied the game at 3-3. First baseman David Dilegge went 3-4 at the plate to include a RBI single that brought across the go-ahead run.

Next up is Osbourn High school on Monday at the Northwest Regionals.

District Tournament Champs!

Brooke Point 5, Riverbend 3

27 May 2010

Commonwealth District Tournament Championship Game

Brooke Point 4, Mountain View 3

No panic in pressure-tested Hawks at the Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star. Here are some excerpts:

...in the bottom of the sixth inning yesterday, they found themselves on
the short end of a 2-1 score against the Wildcats and facing an early exit from
the tournament, as well as an end to their season.

But there's no panic on this team--not this year, just a lot of
confidence.

With third baseman J.J. McDaniel lighting the spark with his sixth home run
of the year, Brooke Point scored three runs in its final at-bat and then hung on
for an exciting 4-3 victory.

The win earned the second-seeded Black-Hawks (12-9) their second straight
appearance in the district's championship game.

Brooke Point will host Riverbend, a 6-5 winner over top-seeded North
Stafford, for the district title tomorrow. The winner of that game will get a
berth in the Northwest Region playoffs next week, along with the
Wolverines...

Paced by McDaniel's power hitting and some solid pitching, the Black-Hawks
had rolled through two games last week, including an 11-1 pounding of the
Wildcats in their final regular season game...

(Evan) Houde (6-3) gave the Black-Hawks an early lift with his steady
pitching. He struck out five and scattered six hits as Brooke Point grabbed a
1-0 lead in the first, and then saw the Wildcats rally for a 2-1 advantage in
the middle frames...

His (McDaniel) home run did wonders for the Black-Hawks' confidence. Chris
Denno walked and Gary Pisall doubled to left. With two outs, No. 9 hitter Connor
O'Hara's line drive to center then scored both runners...

Commonwealth District Playoffs

In other Commonwealth District playoff action last night the North Stafford Wolverines defeated the Albemarle Patriots 4-3, the Riverbend Bears defeated the Massaponax Panthers 5-2, and the Mountain View Wildcats defeated the Colonial Forge Eagles 3-0.

Brooke Point will host Mountain View and North Stafford will host Riverbend in Tuesday's semifinal contests. Both games are scheduled for 6:00 P.M.

Brooke Point 9, Stafford 2

The Black-Hawks opened the Commonwealth District playoffs with an impressive win last night against the visiting Indians 9-2. Andrew Tyree pitched a complete game and notched his fifth consecutive win while allowing only 4 hits.

Third baseman J.J. McDaniel hit a two-run homerun in the fourth inning and finished the night 3-for-4 with five RBIs and two runs scored. It was McDaniel's fifth homer of the season.

First baseman David Dilegge went 3-for-4 with two doubles, three runs scored and two RBIs while right fielder Gary Pisall went 2-for-2 with two runs scored. Brooke Point will host Mountain View on Tuesday, at 6 p.m., in the District semifinals.

Brooke Point 11, Mountain View 1

The Black-Hawks defeated the Mountain View Wildcats Tuesday 11-1 at Brooke Point. Pitcher Evan Houde allowed only 3 hits while striking out 5 to earn his fifth win of the season.

Third baseman J.J. McDaniel (2-2) had two hits including a home run. Catcher Travis Cole (1-1) also homered for the Hawks. A roundup of the rest of Brooke Point’s offense follows: first baseman Andrew Tyree (2-2); second baseman David Dilegge, outfielder Ryan Carder, and shortstop Chris Denno (all 1-3); outfielder Gary Pissall (1-2), outfielder Drew Bell and pinch hitter Brandon Gonzales (both 1-1).

Brooke Point 5, North Stafford 1

Brooke Point's David Dilegge gets the first home run of his career after he

crushes a third-inning North Stafford pitch. (Free Lance-Star)

Two articles, one in the Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star and one in the Washington Post, provide great summaries of last night's Black-Hawks victory over the 1st-place North Stafford Wolverines.

Excerpts from the Free Lance-Star (Black-Hawks have Wolverines' number):

North Stafford's march to the Commonwealth District baseball title this season is its third under coach Jim Labrusciano.

On Tuesday, the Wolverines clinched the regular- season championship and a berth in the upcoming Northwest Region playoffs later this month.

And while most of the district has had trouble finding a way to beat the talented Wolverines and their deep pitching staff, there's one team that has thrived on the opportunity...

"We've had great pitching and played great defense all year, and today we got the hits when we needed them," said Brooke Point coach Brian Mays after watching his Black-Hawks claim a 5-1 victory over North Stafford last night.

It was the second time this season the Black-Hawks have handed the Wolverines a district loss. Last month, they rode the pitching of Evan Houde and a surge of power hitting to a 9-3 victory...

"It's a big rivalry when we play them in any sport," said winning pitcher Andrew Tyree. "And we seem to hit the ball better whenever we play them."

Tyree's complete-game effort on the mound gave Brooke Point a big boost in dealing the Wolverines (12-7, 10-3) their third district loss. The senior transfer from Caroline struck out nine and scattered eight hits to improve his record to 4-0.

"He's been a pleasant surprise," said Mays. "He's a good kid and a warrior. He's aggressive and he doesn't back down."...

Tyree held the Wolverines' normally potent bats in check for most of the game. He also got a lift from the Black-Hawks' defense on several occasions to help seal the win.

One defensive gem came in the top of the fifth. Thomas Brandon and Nate Connaughton led off the frame with singles to start a potential rally for North Stafford, which trailed 2-0 at that point.

But the next batter, Steve Buel, popped up to Tyree, who fired a strike to second to double-off Brandon. Black-Hawks catcher Travis Cole then threw out Connaughton on a steal attempt at second.

The Black-Hawks got only seven hits in the game, but made the most of them. First baseman David Dilegge scored their first run in the bottom of the first after he reached on an error and then came home on a double by J.J. McDaniel.

Dilegge increased the Brooke Point lead to 2-0 in the third, when he drilled the first home run of his career. The junior drove a change-up from Connaughton over the right-center field fence.

"I got behind it and then the wind helped it a little," Dilegge said. "Once we started hitting, I think we fed off each other."

The Black-Hawks padded their lead with insurance runs in the fifth and sixth innings. In the sixth, they scored twice on RBI hits by Houde and Matt Cammuse...

Excerpts from the Washington Post (Back in a comfortable place, Brooke Point's Tyree excels):

... Tyree arrived at Brooke Point this semester, the result of a family move to Stafford County after a rocky 11 months that started when Tyree's father, Conrad II, died of heart failure on Feb. 13, 2009.

After his father's death, Andrew Tyree snapped at his mother and his friends. He also began skipping school. He gained nearly 20 pounds and became a shell of the right-handed pitcher he once was, one with a devastating change-up and a looping curveball.

"I got away from what I was and started going down the wrong path," said Tyree, who credited his arrival at Brooke Point, giving him the chance to join a few close friends with whom he had grown up playing baseball, for the turnaround in his life.

On Friday night, Tyree, like he always does, began the night by writing his dad's name in the dirt on the back of the pitcher's mound. He said a prayer. And once the game started, he dominated.

Tyree went all seven innings, allowing eight hits and walking one. He struck out nine batters, including all three in the fourth inning, to run his record to 4-0...

He threw 69 of his 105 pitches for strikes, including 18 of 29 first-pitch strikes...

Brooke Point scored in the bottom of the first on third baseman J.J. McDaniel's two-out double and went ahead 2-0 in the third inning after first baseman David Dilegge's first career home run.

The Black-Hawks struck again on a wild pitch in the fifth before second baseman Evan Houde and designated hitter Matt Cammuse each had run-scoring hits in the sixth...

Commonwealth District Standings

1. North Stafford Wolverines: 10-2*
2. Brooke Point Black-Hawks: 7-5***
3. Colonial Forge Eagles: 7-5***
4. Massaponax Panthers: 6-6
5. Mountain View Wildcats: 5-7***
6. Riverbend Bears: 5-7***
7. Albemarle Patriots: 4-7**
8. Stafford Indians: 3-8**

* Clinched regular season championship. **No result yet for last night’s Stafford vs. Albemarle game. *** Tied record standings are listed alphabetically as I do not have head-to-head stats, runs scored, etc.

Panthers 4, Black-Hawks 0

In Commonwealth District action last night the Massaponax Panthers defeated the Black-Hawks 4-0 at Brooke Point.

Black-Hawks starting pitcher Evan Houde threw a complete game, giving up just 4 hits while striking out 12 Massaponax batters in a tough loss.

Brooke-Point's bats were almost silent, scraping up just 3 hits for the night.

Panther's third baseman Cameron Tubbs hit 2 solo homeruns and starting pitcher Patrick Skinner got the win for Massaponax.

Brooke Point hosts 1st place North Stafford Friday night at Brooke Point.

Commonwealth District Standings

1. North Stafford Wolverines: 10-1
2. Brooke Point Black-Hawks: 7-4
3. Colonial Forge Eagles: 6-5
4. Massaponax Panthers: 5-6
5. Mountain View Wildcats: 5-6
6. Albemarle Patriots: 4-7
7. Riverbend Bears: 4-7
8. Stafford Indians: 3-8

* Tied record standings are listed alphabetically as I do not have head-to-head stats, runs scored, etc.

Brooke Point 5, Riverbend 4

Brooke Point's David Dilegge and J.J. McDaniel had two hits each, and Andrew Tyree earned the pitching win for the Black-Hawks. Derek Gallello had a solo home run for Riverbend. Brooke Point (8-8, 7-4) hosts Massaponax on Tuesday.

Commonwealth District Standings

1. North Stafford Wolverines: 9-1
2. Brooke Point Black-Hawks: 6-4
3. Colonial Forge Eagles: 6-4
4. Massaponax Panthers: 5-5
5. Mountain View Wildcats: 4-6
6. Riverbend Bears: 4-6
7. Stafford Indians: 3-7
8. Albemarle Patriots: 2-8

* Tied record standings are listed alphabetically as I do not have head-to-head stats, runs scored, etc.

Colonial Forge 6, Brooke Point 4

Colonial Forge's Travis Ferrick was 2-for-3 with a run and an RBI and Ben Morgan scored twice as the Eagles got a Commonwealth District win over the Black-Hawks last night at Colonial Forge. Eagles starter Jake Black went 5 innings for the win.

Kyle Mikula went 2-for-4 for the Eagles and Thomas Washington and David Dilegge both went 3-for-4 for Brooke Point. The Black-Hawks face the Bears at Riverbend on Friday.

Albemarle 3, Brooke Point 1

The Black-Hawks dropped their second straight Commonwealth District game last night 3-1 to the Patriots in Charlottesville.

While Brooke Point starter J.J. McDaniel had a good outing, allowing only 3 runs in 4 innings, the Black-Hawks were limited to only one unearned run and one hit. David Dilegge relieved McDaniel in the 5th and pitched two scoreless innings. Shortstop Chris Denno’s single in the 2nd inning was the extent of Brooke Point’s offense for the game.

Albemarle’s starting pitcher Geran Steljes went the distance for the win. Josh Sites went 3 for 3 to lead the Patriot’s offense.

The Black-Hawks face the Eagles tonight at Colonial Forge.

Current Commonwealth District Standings as of 4 May

1. North Stafford Wolverines: 8-1
2. Brooke Point Black-Hawks: 6-3
3. Colonial Forge Eagles: 5-4
4. Massaponax Panthers: 5-4
5. Mountain View Wildcats: 3-6
6. Riverbend Bears: 3-6
7. Stafford Indians: 3-6
8. Albemarle Patriots: 2-7

* Tied record standings are listed alphabetically as I do not have head-to-head stats, runs scored, etc.

Commonwealth District Standings – May 1st, 2010

1. North Stafford Wolverines: 8-1
2. Brooke Point Black-Hawks: 6-2
3. Colonial Forge Eagles: 5-4
4. Massaponax Panthers: 5-4
5. Mountain View Wildcats: 3-6
6. Riverbend Bears: 3-6
6. Stafford Indians: 3-6
8. Albemarle Patriots: 1-7

Stafford 6, Brooke Point 5

In Commonwealth District play last night, the Stafford Indians came from behind to defeat the Black-Hawks 6-5 in extra innings. Brooke Point starter Andrew Tyree pitched a strong 6 innings, taking a 4-1 lead into the 7th before the turning the ball over to reliever Chris Denno.

The Indians tied the game in the bottom the 7th, putting the game into extra innings. Brooke Point regained the lead in the top of the 8th but Stafford stepped up in the bottom the frame and won the game on a 2 out, 2 run single by Cody Beacorn. Trey Embrey picked up the win in relief for the Indians.

The Black-Hawks travel to Charlottesville to play the Albemarle Patriots in a make-up on Monday. On Tuesday they travel to Colonial Forge to take on the Eagles and on Friday to Riverbend to take on the Bears.

Brooke Point 4, Albemarle 1

Black-Hawks' starting pitcher Evan Houde notched another Commonwealth District win, Houde's 4th straight, for Brooke Point in a 4-1 victory over the Albemarle Patriots last night at Brooke Point. Houde pitched 6 solid innings giving up just 1 run (unearned) and striking out three. He also added a RBI single.

Third baseman J.J. McDaniel hit a towering solo home run over the left-field fence in the fourth inning and shortstop Chris Denno went 2-3 for the Hawks who are now 6-1 in Commonwealth District play.

In the Commonwealth Division regular season race the Hawks remain a half-game behind the North Stafford Indians (7-1) who topped Mountain View 7-2 last night. In other district action yesterday Massaponax won over Colonial Forge 3-1.

Brooke Point 7, Mountain View 6

Black-Hawks' starting pitcher Andrew Tyree notched another Commonwealth District win for Brooke Point in a 7-6 victory over the Wildcats last night at Mountain View. Outfielder Evan Houde went 1-for-3 with two runs batted in on a double to help Brooke Point to its fifth straight district win. Tyree also had a run batted in on a double. Second baseman Connor O'Hara scored one run and drove in another for the Black-Hawks.

With North Stafford's 10-0 win over Massaponax last night the Black Hawks (5-1) remain 1/2-game behind the 1st-place Wolverines (6-1).

In other Commonwealth action yesterday Albemarle defeated Riverbend 2-1 and Colonial Forge won another close one over Stafford 5-4. Brooke Point hosts the Albemarle Patriots on Tuesday in another Commonwealth District match-up.

Black-Hawk Schedule Update

Tonight's away game against the Albemarle Patriots has been postponed until Monday, May 3rd, at 6:00 pm due to rain.

Black-Hawks 9, Wolverines 3

In Commonwealth District action last night the second place Black-Hawks defeated the first place Wolverines 9-3 at North Stafford. Brooke Point is now 4-1 in district play while North Stafford retains a ½-game lead at 5-1.

Evan Houde started for the Black-Hawks and lefty Sean Kennedy for the Wolverines. Houde pitched five strong innings to notch the win. Chris Denno relieved Houde in the sixth inning and Nate Connaughton came in for Kennedy, also in the sixth.

Houde gave up 3 runs, struck out four, scattered 6 hits, and gave up only 1 walk for his third district win of the season.

Shortstop Denno had a three-run homerun in the fifth inning and third baseman J.J. McDaniel was 1-for-2 with a solo homerun in the second.

Second baseman and shortstop David Dilegge went 2-for-4 at the plate with two doubles and a RBI. Houde went 1-for-2 with a run batted in and a sacrifice bunt. Designated hitter and second baseman Connor O'Hara, outfielder Thomas Washington, and catcher Travis Cole all went 1-for-3 with Cole recording two RBIs and a sacrifice fly for the night. First baseman Andrew Tyree went 1-for-4 with a RBI double.

Wolverines’ shortstop Tyler Skidmore led North Stafford’s offense going 3-for-4 with a homerun.

The Hawks take on the Albemarle Patriots today in Charlottesville for another Commonwealth District matchup.

Commonwealth District Standings

1. North Stafford (5-0)
2. Brooke Point (3-1)
3. Mountain View (3-1)
4. Colonial Forge (2-3)
5. Riverbend (2-3)
6. Albemarle (1-3)
7. Massaponax (1-3)
8. Stafford (1-3)

Brooke Point 5, Massaponax 3

The Black-Hawks won their third straight Commonwealth District game by defeating the Panthers 5-3 last night at Massaponax. Brooke Point displayed solid pitching and defense while recording 9 hits. Massaponax recorded 5 hits for the night.

Starting pitcher Andrew Tyree threw 6 strong innings for the win while recording 5 strikeouts. Tyree also hit 2 RBI doubles. Chris Denno came on in the 7th inning to close for the Black-Hawks.

Second baseman Connor O'Hara and shortstop Denno hit back-to-back solo home runs over the left field fence in the second inning. Third baseman J.J. McDaniel (triple), centerfielder Evan Houde (double), and first baseman and shortstop David Dilegge (double) all had extra base hits for the Black-Hawks. Dilegge went 2-for-4 for the night with a RBI.

Catcher Cameron Tubbs went 2-for-3 with a double for the Panthers.

The Black-Hawks' next district game is Tuesday night at North Stafford.

Black-Hawks 4, Bears 1

A four-run second inning for Brooke Point proved to be enough to coast to a Commonwealth District win over visiting Riverbend. Evan Houde struck out seven, walked two and allowed six hits in six innings' work. Reliever Chris Denno allowed no hits in Houde's relief.

Brooke Point (3-5, 2-1) visits Massaponax on Friday.

Rock Hill Herald Coverage of Wheels Tournament

The Rock Hill Herald is the local paper covering the Wheels Tournament - here is a link to the Herald's coverage of Brooke Point's game last night against the Northwestern Trojans: Trojans Continue Strong Showing at Tourney. The article gives a detailed blow by blow rundown of the game.

Hawks Drop Opener at Wheels Tournament

The Brooke Point Black-Hawks lost their first game at the Wheels Tournament in Rock Hill, South Carolina, 14-3 against the Lancaster Bruins yesterday. Black-Hawks starter Evan Houde gave up nine hits and nine runs while striking out four in three innings of work. Gary Pisall came on in relief in the fourth. 9 fielding errors committed by the Black-Hawks kept this game from even being close.

The Black-Hawks offense included 2 hits in 3 at bats by third baseman J.J. McDaniel. Andrew Tryee, Gary Pisall, Ryan Carder, David Dilegge, Matt Cammuse and Drew Bell all had singles. Lancaster totaled 16 hits and committed only one error. Brooke Point totaled 8 hits and is now 2-2 overall and 1-1 in division play.

The Black-Hawks have two games today at Rock Hill, 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm.

Black-Hawks 3, Eagles 1

In an exciting extra-inning Commonwealth Division game the Brooke Point Black-Hawks handed the Colonial Forge Eagles their first loss of the season 3-1 with a walk-off 2-run homer by 3rd baseman JJ McDaniel in the bottom of the 9th.

The game was marked by very strong pitching performances on both sides. Brooke Point starter Andrew Tyree recorded 6 strikeouts and 2 walks while only giving up 1 run in 7 innings. Black-Hawk reliever Chris Denno pitched the final two innings striking out six straight batters. Colonial Forge starter Cody Quick also pitched strong giving up one run while recording 2 strikeouts and 1 walk. Eagles reliever Chase Boster took the mound in the 7th and recorded 4 strikeouts and 1 walk while holding the Black-Hawks hitless until McDaniel’s shot over the left-center fence.

The Eagles got their only run in the 1st on outfielder Darin Sharpes’ RBI single that scored outfielder Ben Jones who had reached on a Brooke Point error.

Brooke Point answered in the 3rd with rightfielder Gary Pisell’s solo home run over the left field fence.

Brooke Point is now 2-1 overall and 1-1 in division play.

Next on the schedule for the Black-Hawks is the Wheels Tournament in Rock Hill, South Carolina, April 8th through the 10th.

Indians 6, Black-Hawks 3

The Brooke Point Black-Hawks opened Commonwealth Division play at home Wednesday with a 6-3 loss against the Stafford Indians. Indian pitcher Diven Pernia went the distance giving up 5 hits and striking out 2. Black-Hawks starter Evan Houde and reliever Chris Denno gave up 9 hits to the Indians. Houde pitched 5 and 2/3 innings giving up 7 hits and recorded 3 strike outs, 1 walk and 4 earned runs. Denno took the mound in the top of the 6th inning giving up 2 hits and recording 1 strike out, no walks and 1 run allowed through the 7th.

The Indians scored two runs in the 1st with lead-off batter centerfielder Cody Beacorn singling followed by leftfielder Marcus Bumbry reaching first on an error and an RBI single by 3rd baseman Justin Pierce. 2nd baseman Chaz Tanner then hit a sacrifice fly for the second Indian run.

The Black-Hawks came back in the 3rd to tie the game at 2-2. With 1 out rightfielder Gary Pisall doubled to left field and with 2 outs 2nd baseman David Dilegge doubled to left to drive in Pisall. Catcher Travis Cole then singled to left field scoring centerfielder Thomas Washington who had reached on a single. Dilegge attempted to score but was thrown out at home.

The Indians took the lead for good in the top of the fourth when, with one out, rightfielder Kody Jones doubled to right field and subsequently stole third base. Catcher David Brooks grounded to third base and took first as JJ. McDaniel threw Jones out at home. Brooks stole two bases and was on third when Indian shortstop Brandon Carroll doubled for an RBI. Carroll was then thrown out attempting to steal third to end the inning.

In the 6th, Patrick Marshall led off with a single and reached third on a throwing error. Pierce then hit a sacrifice fly to left scoring Marshall. 1st baseman Justin Sullivan walked and, after stealing second, scored on a single by Jones.

In the top of the 7th Pernia doubled off the centerfield wall and scored on a single by Beacorn. The Black-Hawks scored one in the bottom of the inning with McDaniel reaching on a fielding error and subsequently scoring on a single by Pisall.

Black-Hawk Schedule Update

Tonight's game against the Stafford Indians has been postponed until tomorrow night at 6:00 pm. On Thursday the Black-Hawks take on the Colonial Forge Eagles, also at 6:00 pm. Both games will be played at Brooke Point.

Black-Hawk Schedule Update

Last night’s scheduled District opener for the Black-Hawks against the Albemarle Patriots was postponed due to rain. A make-up date is yet to be determined. The Black-Hawks next scheduled game is against last year’s regular season Commonwealth District champs Stafford Indians on Tuesday, 30 March. Start time is 6:00 pm at Brooke Point High School.

Season Opener

The Brooke Point Black-Hawks opened their regular season with a non-district win against the Forest Park Bruins 3-2 on March 17th.

Black-Hawks starting pitcher Evan Houde (senior) pitched 5 innings for the win. Houde limited the Bruins to 4 hits and recorded 3 strike-outs, 1 walk, and 1 earned-run. Chris Denno (junior) recorded a save taking the mound in the 6th inning and giving up only one unearned run in finishing off the Bruins.

In the bottom of the 3rd inning Blackhawks outfielder Gary Pisall (senior) was hit by a pitch and took second on a steal. Outfielder Ryan Carder (senior) followed with a sacrifice bunt moving Pisall to third. Outfielder Thomas Washington (junior) then connected on the first pitch for a 2 run homer over the left field fence to put the Blackhawks in front 2-0.

Blackhawks first baseman David Dilegge (junior) went 3 for 3 for the night with 2 singles and a double. In the bottom of the sixth inning Dilegge stole home for the deciding run. Pisall also contributed a single to round out the Black-Hawks offense.

Black-Hawk Varsity Baseball Roster and Schedule 2010

Head Coach and General Mgr. - Brian Mays
Asst. Matt Wallich – Pitching Coach
Asst. Brian Parker – BP and Outfielders
Asst. Kenneth White - Infielders
Asst. David Johnson – Official Scorer/Stats

# 2 - Evan Houde - Pitcher/Utility - Sr
# 5 - Ryan Carder - Outfielder/C - Sr
# 12 - Gary Pisall - Outfielder/P - Sr
# 13 - Andrew Tyree - 1st Base/P - Sr
# 1 - David Dilegge - 1st/2nd/P- Jr
# 3 - Chris Denno - SS/Pitcher - Jr
# 4 - Thomas Washington - Outfielder - Jr
# 7 - Matt Cammuse - Outfielder/C - Jr
# 8 - Conner O'Hara - Utility - Jr
# 9 - Drew Bell - Outfielder/lst - Jr
# 11 - JJ McDaniel - 3rd Base/P - Jr
# 14 - Travis Cole - Catcher - Jr
# 16 - Brandon Gonzales - 1st Base - Jr

Schedule:

03/16/10 - Forest Park Home 6 p.m.
03/26/10 - Albemarle Away 6 p.m.
03/30/10 - Stafford Home 6 p.m.
04/01/10 - Colonial Forge Home 6 p.m.
04/08/10 - Wheels Tournament - Rock Hill, SC 2 p.m.
04/09/10 - Wheels Tournament - Rock Hill, SC 2 p.m.
04/09/10 - Wheels Tournament - Rock Hill, SC 8 p.m.
04/10/10 - Wheels Tournament - Rock Hill, SC TBD
04/13/10 - Riverbend Home 6 p.m.
04/16/10 - Massaponax Away 6 p.m.
04/20/10 - North Stafford Away 6 p.m.
04/22/10 - Potomac (Va.) Away 6 p.m.
04/23/10 - Mountain View Away 6 p.m.
04/27/10 - Albemarle Home 6 p.m.
04/30/10 - Stafford Away 6 p.m.
05/04/10 - Colonial Forge Away 6 p.m.
05/07/10 - Riverbend Away 7 p.m.
05/11/10 - Massaponax Home 6 p.m.
05/14/10 - North Stafford Home 6 p.m.
05/18/10 - Mountain View Home 6 p.m.
05/21/10 - 05/27/10 - Commonwealth District Tournament
06/01/10 - 06/05/10 - Regional Tournament