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Recap: Gaffney Indians at Boiling Springs Bulldogs

By: Kyle Liebler – May 16, 2009 Gaffney Double Dips Boiling Springs to Win Upper State Championship Diamond Prospects was in Boiling Springs for the Upper State Championship tonight. Visitor Gaffney would have to beat defending State Champion Boiling Springs twice to advance to the State Championship. The stands were at full capacity, the left… The new DP website is here. For all the great DP content, subscribe. If you have any login/subscription issues, please contact our support team. Your feedback on the new experience is appreciated as well. Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password

Eastern Districts: 2009

Eastern Districts – Garden City, NY Friday USC Sumter 3 Monroe County CC (NY) 2, 10 innings SMC 8 Potomic State (WV) 3 Potomic State (WV) 15 Monroe CC (NY) 4, Monroe CC eliminated —— Saturday SMC 5 USC Sumter 1 Potomic State (WV) 4 USC Sumter 0, USC Sumter eliminated —— Sunday SMC 12 Potomic State (WV) 1, Potomic State eliminated —— * SMC advances to Grand Junction, CO for JUCO World Series

A Baseball Parent’s Farewell

~ Baseball Memories ~ Our hands were busy throughout each day We didn’t have near enough time to play The baseball games you asked us to We didn’t make enough time for you. —————— You’d come and ask us catch can we play Sometimes we’d answer maybe another day Thus asking us to please share your fun Mostly we would say a little later son. —————— Your games were great especially at night Home to watch sports center then turn out the light Then we’d tiptoe softly out your bedroom door Now we wish we’d stayed a minute more. —————— The memories we have of you make us so proud We hoped you knew it when shouting your name out loud It taught you to hustle and always be at your best every day Even though we weren’t there as we should to see every play. —————— For our lives are so short, the years rush past Once a little boy now grown up and gone so fast No longer in Derek Jeter pajamas are you at my side With precious team trophies on your dresser to show your pride. —————— The baseball bats and balls are finally put away There are no more youth league games to play No packing coolers filled with good eats No cleaning off your baseball cleats. —————— We no longer run around in a tizzy fit Looking everywhere for your favorite mitt No good luck hug and kiss, no cheers to hear For that all belongs to yesteryear. —————— Just one last time we’d like to hear the roar Of a coach saying we’re tied let’s play one inning more We’d pay anything for a picture of you catching one at the wall It would warm my heart to hear the umpire say, Let’s Play Ball. —————— Mom’s hands once busy washing uniforms now are still Dad’s days without practice schedules are long and hard to fill More than anything in the world we wish we could go back and do All the backyard requests you asked us to … ~ A Baseball Parent ~

Recap: Conway Tigers at North Augusta Yellow Jackets

By: Will Cheatham – May 13, 2009 Altman prevails, Josh Hardwick singles in the game winner as Tigers advance DP made the trip back down to North Augusta for a match-up with the Yellow Jackets and the Conway Tigers. These two teams are battling for the chance to head to Mt. Pleasant to take on Wando for the Lower State title. This is where… The new DP website is here. For all the great DP content, subscribe. If you have any login/subscription issues, please contact our support team. Your feedback on the new experience is appreciated as well.

Recap: Spartanburg Vikings at Gaffney Indians

By: Kyle Liebler – May 13, 2009 Late Inning Heroics Lead Gaffney Over Spartanburg As DP made the trip into Gaffney Wednesday, the overcast sky darkened and there was concern that we might not be seeing any baseball at all. Instead, the rain held off and we got to see one of the best games of the year. In this elimination game, visiting Spartanb… The new DP website is here. For all the great DP content, subscribe. If you have any login/subscription issues, please contact our support team. Your feedback on the new experience is appreciated as well.

Recap: Brookland-Cayce Bearcats at St. James Sharks

By: Sterling Dye & Austin Alexander – May 13, 2009 Cossentino, Shark defense send St. James to Lower State finals DP was in Murrells Inlet on Wednesday night to catch an elimination contest that was a rematch of an opening round game. St. James won that game at B-C 5-4, and the winner of this one would go to the Lower State champio… The new DP website is here. For all the great DP content, subscribe. If you have any login/subscription issues, please contact our support team. Your feedback on the new experience is appreciated as well.

Recap: Greer Yellow Jackets at BHP Bears

By: Nick Nickles – May 12, 2009 BHP’s Bats Stay Red Hot in 10-0 Win over Greer in 6 innings BHP took advantage of two walks and an error in the first inning to string along three consecutive hits to grab an early 5-0 lead. Freshman Andrew Cox’s 2 RBI single with two outs in the first would get the ball rolling for the Bears. Sophomore Jared … The new DP website is here. For all the great DP content, subscribe. If you have any login/subscription issues, please contact our support team. Your feedback on the new experience is appreciated as well.

Recap: Wando Warriors at North Augusta Yellow Jackets

By: Banks Faulkner – May 12, 2009 Warriors Advance to Lower State Championship Diamond Prospects made the trek down I-20 to Riverview Park, home of the North Augusta Yellow Jackets. Nestled amongst numerous recreation fields with ballgames going on, the field was in great shape and the home crowd arrived early waving yellow rags reminisce… The new DP website is here. For all the great DP content, subscribe. If you have any login/subscription issues, please contact our support team. Your feedback on the new experience is appreciated as well.

Recap: Hanahan Hawks at Bishop England Bishops

By: Paul Bennett – May 11, 2009 Connolly out-duels Hines in pivotal 2A Lower State match-up Overcast skies, cooler temperatures, and swirling winds greeted Bishop England and Hanahan High Monday night on Daniel Island for AA Playoff action. Diamond Prospects was there as Citadel-bound Bryce Hines of Hanahan squared off against the Bishops… The new DP website is here. For all the great DP content, subscribe. If you have any login/subscription issues, please contact our support team. Your feedback on the new experience is appreciated as well.

Recap: Conway Tigers at Lexington Wildcats

By: Banks Faulkner – May 11, 2009 Holmes Dominates Wildcats, Tigers Stay Alive Diamond Prospects was back in Wildcat Country on a brisk Monday evening for an elimination game in the 4A Lower State Playoffs. Both teams entered coming off Saturday losses, but with their aces ready to go. After the long trip from the Grand Strand, the Tigers… The new DP website is here. For all the great DP content, subscribe. If you have any login/subscription issues, please contact our support team. Your feedback on the new experience is appreciated as well.