Friday, March 06, 2009
Play Hard in La Grange ... Go Canes !!!
All of the Purple Hurricanes Fan Nation is following you guys. Everyone is looking forward to another good year !!! You will face some of the best competition in the Nation. You guys are up for the challenge.
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Canes Battle Heritage and drop first one, Headed for LaGrange
The Georgia Dugout Club's (GDC) Preseason projected #1's in AAA and AAAA played last night at Heritage High School in Conyers, GA. Heritage (8AAAA) pitched their ace, Anthony Bazzani, a GDC Preseason All-State First Team pitcher who went 4 Innings. Due to the approaching LaGrange Tournament which begins tomorrow, Cartersville (6AAA) used 5 pitchers in this order (A Clark 1.0, L Mauldin 2.0, J Croft 1.0, H Battle 1.0, and A Thurman 1.0).
The Canes held a 4-2 lead in the 5th but gave up 5 runs in the bottom of the inning after loading the bases with a BB, HP, BB to the 8,9,1 hitters. Heritage had 3 hits in the inning (1B, 1B, 2B) and brought 9 batters to the plate. The Canes stayed with their plan and allowed their pitcher to complete the inning. Heritage had 6 total hits in the game and scored runs in the 3rd (1), 4th (1), and 5th (5). Cartersville scored 4 runs in the game on 6 hits scoring runs in the 1st (1) and 5th (3). Bridges, Stewart, Boling, Croft, Thurman, and Payne had hits for the Canes. Tate reached base on his first two plate appearances via a HP. After a leadoff hit by Boling in the 7th then loading the bases, the Canes failed to score.
The Canes depart Friday about 1:00 PM for the LaGrange Invitational Tournament.
The Canes held a 4-2 lead in the 5th but gave up 5 runs in the bottom of the inning after loading the bases with a BB, HP, BB to the 8,9,1 hitters. Heritage had 3 hits in the inning (1B, 1B, 2B) and brought 9 batters to the plate. The Canes stayed with their plan and allowed their pitcher to complete the inning. Heritage had 6 total hits in the game and scored runs in the 3rd (1), 4th (1), and 5th (5). Cartersville scored 4 runs in the game on 6 hits scoring runs in the 1st (1) and 5th (3). Bridges, Stewart, Boling, Croft, Thurman, and Payne had hits for the Canes. Tate reached base on his first two plate appearances via a HP. After a leadoff hit by Boling in the 7th then loading the bases, the Canes failed to score.
The Canes depart Friday about 1:00 PM for the LaGrange Invitational Tournament.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Memorial Day Game !!!! Go Canes !!!
The first pitch of the semi-finals of state play against the South Effingham Mustangs will be at 4:00 p.m. from Richard Bell Field on Monday, May 26th with game 2 at approx. 6:30 p.m. If a game 3 is necessary, it will be played on Tuesday, May 27th at 2:00 p.m.
Congrats !!!! Canes !!!!
What a series !!!! Way to Go !!! Beating Columbus is huge but there is still the task at hand. Stay focused. You are coming home for the Semi's.
A total Team effort this week. Starters, Bench, even the Fans !!! What a series !!!
Go Canes !!!!
A total Team effort this week. Starters, Bench, even the Fans !!! What a series !!!
Go Canes !!!!
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Congrats Cane !!! Good Series, See you in Columbus !!!
Quarterfinals of state play against the Columbus Blue Devils will be at 2:00 p.m. from Randy Jordan Field (on high school campus) Tuesday, May 20, 2008.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Go Canes !!!!
Come support the Canes as they face Blessed Trinity this afternoon at Richard Bell Field at 4pm.
Wear your purple, and lets have a Purple Reign !!!
(Also, congrats to former Cane Lyle Allen for making the ESPN Top play of the Day verses the Dogs cross state rival Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Turner Field. Nice play Lyle !!!)
Go Canes !!!!
Wear your purple, and lets have a Purple Reign !!!
(Also, congrats to former Cane Lyle Allen for making the ESPN Top play of the Day verses the Dogs cross state rival Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Turner Field. Nice play Lyle !!!)
Go Canes !!!!
Friday, April 04, 2008
Canes Bang Out A Region Win over Haralson County
The Canes fronted by good pitching and long ball hitting got another Region 6 victory over Haralson County Thursday night.
On a cold and misty evening Cartersville won 13 - 1 in 7 innings. Offensive fireworks were provided with 3 home runs by Taylor Hightower (Sr), Ben Bridges (Jr) and Josh Daniel (Sr).
Earning the win going 2 innings was Patrick Boiling (Jr), and then followed by Chris Huth (Sr), Ben Bridges (Jr) and Adam Thurman (Jr).
The Canes will face local rival and region foe next week at home on April 8th at 5:30pm vs Cass. There should be a large crowd for most likely the most intense thus far this season.
Go Canes !!!
On a cold and misty evening Cartersville won 13 - 1 in 7 innings. Offensive fireworks were provided with 3 home runs by Taylor Hightower (Sr), Ben Bridges (Jr) and Josh Daniel (Sr).
Earning the win going 2 innings was Patrick Boiling (Jr), and then followed by Chris Huth (Sr), Ben Bridges (Jr) and Adam Thurman (Jr).
The Canes will face local rival and region foe next week at home on April 8th at 5:30pm vs Cass. There should be a large crowd for most likely the most intense thus far this season.
Go Canes !!!
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Canes beat Villa Rica with a very exciting bottom of the 6th... but not what you would expect !!!
Cartersville beat Villa Rica Friday night 8-0 which was not unexpected, but what was not expected was how the Canes last round at the plate for the evening was played out.
While Taylor Hightower (Sr), Donavan Tate (Jr) and Cole Payne (Jr) each pounded a home run for the Canes, the most exciting hit of the evening came from a flair hit by Josh Daniel (Sr) in the bottom of the 6th. Daniel had been inserted in the lineup the inning before and was taking his first at bat of the evening and flared a hit that dropped between the 2nd baseman giving chase and the center fielder. The 2nd baseman continued chase and retrieved the ball on the 1st hop.
Daniel was standing at 1st with a single and then what happened next was something that you may never see again.
The field umpire claimed he did not see the play and was out of position so he then deferred to the plate umpire. After a brief discussion the plate umpire called Daniel out and said the 2nd baseman made the catch.
Cartersville Coach, Stuart Chester immediately went to both umpires to argue the call, but in an effort to back his player was tossed out of the game after arguing to the umpire that he was more concerned with the "kid on base than the score" saying it is not right to take his hit away.
The crowd erupted into support for Daniel and Chester. After that sequence of events, the Canes showed emotion that was at a level not seen in awhile. There was a string of hits, one more run scored and a fired up dugout and crowd.
Several fan observations within the stands all agreed that this moment could be what the Canes need to circle the wagons and have a strong region run and go deep in the playoffs.
This Canes fan certainly is looking forward to it.
Go Canes !!!! and oh by the way, nice hit Josh Daniel !!! ;)
While Taylor Hightower (Sr), Donavan Tate (Jr) and Cole Payne (Jr) each pounded a home run for the Canes, the most exciting hit of the evening came from a flair hit by Josh Daniel (Sr) in the bottom of the 6th. Daniel had been inserted in the lineup the inning before and was taking his first at bat of the evening and flared a hit that dropped between the 2nd baseman giving chase and the center fielder. The 2nd baseman continued chase and retrieved the ball on the 1st hop.
Daniel was standing at 1st with a single and then what happened next was something that you may never see again.
The field umpire claimed he did not see the play and was out of position so he then deferred to the plate umpire. After a brief discussion the plate umpire called Daniel out and said the 2nd baseman made the catch.
Cartersville Coach, Stuart Chester immediately went to both umpires to argue the call, but in an effort to back his player was tossed out of the game after arguing to the umpire that he was more concerned with the "kid on base than the score" saying it is not right to take his hit away.
The crowd erupted into support for Daniel and Chester. After that sequence of events, the Canes showed emotion that was at a level not seen in awhile. There was a string of hits, one more run scored and a fired up dugout and crowd.
Several fan observations within the stands all agreed that this moment could be what the Canes need to circle the wagons and have a strong region run and go deep in the playoffs.
This Canes fan certainly is looking forward to it.
Go Canes !!!! and oh by the way, nice hit Josh Daniel !!! ;)
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Canes Win 2 on Tuesday !!!
The Varsity Canes and the JV Canes both took wins Tuesday night.
Canes Win in 5 !
The Varsity Canes took care of business at Central Carroll High yesterday (3/25) with a 13 - 3 pounding of several pitchers. Cartersville had hits from everyone in the lineup with the offensive leaders being, Taylor Hightower, 3-3, 1BB, 3 RBIs, 2 Runs, Garrison Boston, 2-3, 1BB, 1 SAC , 1 RBI, 2 Runs, Donavan Tate 2-3, 1 Runs. Other Runs scored by Ben Bridges (3), Brac Barton (1), Adam Thurman (1), Parker Rutledge (1) and Cole Payne (2).
Pitching the distance for the Canes was Adam Thurman going 5 innings allowing 4 hits with 7 K's and 3 runs.
The Varsity Canes face Parkview Wed. night (3/26) with a rare 6:30pm start.
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JV Canes Win !!!
The JV Canes faced a pesky Marist and won 7-6 at Home. Cartersville was down early 1-5 in the 2nd and began a come back with key hits from after the 3rd inning by Colin Bennett, Colton Montgomery and Levi Mauldin.
In the 6th down 4-6 Justin Croft drove in a key run with a SAC Fly and was then followed by a Double by Tyler Higgins driving in 2 more runs to go up 7-6 in the bottom of the 6th.
Pitcher Levi Mauldin pitched for the win and Justin Croft earned the save .
The Canes (JV) face Gorden Central at Gorden Central Thursday (3/27).
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The Freshman Canes travel to Woodstock Wed (3/26).
Go Canes !!!!
Canes Win in 5 !
The Varsity Canes took care of business at Central Carroll High yesterday (3/25) with a 13 - 3 pounding of several pitchers. Cartersville had hits from everyone in the lineup with the offensive leaders being, Taylor Hightower, 3-3, 1BB, 3 RBIs, 2 Runs, Garrison Boston, 2-3, 1BB, 1 SAC , 1 RBI, 2 Runs, Donavan Tate 2-3, 1 Runs. Other Runs scored by Ben Bridges (3), Brac Barton (1), Adam Thurman (1), Parker Rutledge (1) and Cole Payne (2).
Pitching the distance for the Canes was Adam Thurman going 5 innings allowing 4 hits with 7 K's and 3 runs.
The Varsity Canes face Parkview Wed. night (3/26) with a rare 6:30pm start.
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JV Canes Win !!!
The JV Canes faced a pesky Marist and won 7-6 at Home. Cartersville was down early 1-5 in the 2nd and began a come back with key hits from after the 3rd inning by Colin Bennett, Colton Montgomery and Levi Mauldin.
In the 6th down 4-6 Justin Croft drove in a key run with a SAC Fly and was then followed by a Double by Tyler Higgins driving in 2 more runs to go up 7-6 in the bottom of the 6th.
Pitcher Levi Mauldin pitched for the win and Justin Croft earned the save .
The Canes (JV) face Gorden Central at Gorden Central Thursday (3/27).
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The Freshman Canes travel to Woodstock Wed (3/26).
Go Canes !!!!
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Canes (JV) win over Creekview Grizzles
The Canes (JV) faced Creekview in a win at home on 3/11. Cartersville sent 3 pitchers to the mound with Justin Croft earning the win. Offensively the Canes were lead by Tyler Higgens (2-3, 1 RBI), Levi Mauldin (1 RBI), Justin Croft (2-4, 1 dbl, 2 RBI's, 2 Runs scored). Others runs scored Taylor Greene (2 HBP, 1BB and 1 dbl, 2 runs) and (1 each) by Lane Fraizer, Colin Bennett and Luke Daniel.
Saturday, March 08, 2008
Cartersville Places 3rd in LaGrange
The Canes faced a less than competitive Stephens County team as they waxed SC 15 -3. Adam Thurman picked up the win. The Canes had 12 hits in the win. The weather for the night was less than perfect as the cold conditions made for a miserable atmosphere but the weather was much better than the snow earlier in the day.
Canes go 1-1 in LaGrange on Day One, Weather delay for Saturday
Cartersville started out strong in Game 1 vs the 2007 Alabama State Champion Culman County. Cartersville pounded Culman 10 - 2 in a long ball contest of Canes players. Canes catcher Taylor Hightower stroked 2 HR's over the leftfield fence (3 and 2 run shots), while DH Hank Stewart hit a long shot over the high center field wall just two batters after Hightowers last. Ben Bridges connected in the following inning on an opposite field solo HR to card the 10th and final run for Cartersville.
Pitching for the Canes was Patrick Boling (4 innings) and Chris Huth (2 innings). Boling allowed only 2 runs in a good performance. Huth pitched the final 2 allowing no runs.
The second game against Brookwood for Cartersville was almost the exact opposite to the first. Brookwood sent 3 very good pitchers to the mound as the Canes scattered only 6 hits (2 HR's by Ben Bridges). Cartersville pitchers allowed only 8 hits but Brookwood seemed to capitalize on all errors and walks by the Canes defense. Cartersville lost 3 - 10.
The Canes are due to play in their final game today against the winner of Stephens County vs Nova (FL). The weather has shortened the tournament by one game for all teams.
Go Canes !!!!
Pitching for the Canes was Patrick Boling (4 innings) and Chris Huth (2 innings). Boling allowed only 2 runs in a good performance. Huth pitched the final 2 allowing no runs.
The second game against Brookwood for Cartersville was almost the exact opposite to the first. Brookwood sent 3 very good pitchers to the mound as the Canes scattered only 6 hits (2 HR's by Ben Bridges). Cartersville pitchers allowed only 8 hits but Brookwood seemed to capitalize on all errors and walks by the Canes defense. Cartersville lost 3 - 10.
The Canes are due to play in their final game today against the winner of Stephens County vs Nova (FL). The weather has shortened the tournament by one game for all teams.
Go Canes !!!!
Canes (JV) run into extra innings against Milton
It took 9 innings for the Canes (JV) team to earn another win. In a very exciting game, Milton proved to be the toughest team they have faced this year. Milton brought 3 different pitchers to the mound and all 3 proved to be very tough. The Canes won in 9, 8 - 4.
Pitching for the Canes was Justin Croft (So). Croft went 4 innings allowing only 4 hits. Croft then yielded the mound to Ben Dittmer, followed by Levi Mauldin and finally Hunter Horton who earned the win. Canes relief pitchers allowed only 1 hit.
The Canes trailed the entire game until the ninth inning when the bats erupted for a clump of runs.
Justin Croft (3-4, 1hbP, 2 doubles, 1 rbi, 2 runs) smashed a double to deep center to lead off the 9th. Cartersville then sent pinch hitter Luke Daniel (Fr) (1-1, 1 rbi, 1 run) to the plate with 1 out. Daniel scorched a slicing line drive driving in the 1st lead run of the game for the Canes. Daniel then stole 2nd base and moved to 3rd on a dropped 3rd strike as Laine Fraizer (So) reached 1st hustling out the throw by the Milton catcher. Pitcher Hunter Horton earned an important walk loading the bases for Colton Montgomery (So). Montgomery (2-4, 1 double, 3 RBIs) crushed a long line drive to the deepest part of the park for a double easliy clearing the bases for the Canes for some important insurance runs going into the bottom of the ninth.
Horton then took the mound in the 9th and struke out the first 2 batters and earning a ground ball for the final out.
Other offensive contributors in the game were: Ben Venters (Fr) 1-4 with 1 HBP 1 run scored, Taylor Greene (So) 1-4 with 1 run scored, Tyler Higgens (So) 1-5 and Trey Dickson (So) 3-5, 1 double. Fraizer and Horton each scored a run.
The Canes were scheduled to face Woodstock (JV) for their 3rd game in the Sequoyah tournament, but that game has now been rescheduled for Monday with the time TBD.
The Canes JV record is now 2-1.
Pitching for the Canes was Justin Croft (So). Croft went 4 innings allowing only 4 hits. Croft then yielded the mound to Ben Dittmer, followed by Levi Mauldin and finally Hunter Horton who earned the win. Canes relief pitchers allowed only 1 hit.
The Canes trailed the entire game until the ninth inning when the bats erupted for a clump of runs.
Justin Croft (3-4, 1hbP, 2 doubles, 1 rbi, 2 runs) smashed a double to deep center to lead off the 9th. Cartersville then sent pinch hitter Luke Daniel (Fr) (1-1, 1 rbi, 1 run) to the plate with 1 out. Daniel scorched a slicing line drive driving in the 1st lead run of the game for the Canes. Daniel then stole 2nd base and moved to 3rd on a dropped 3rd strike as Laine Fraizer (So) reached 1st hustling out the throw by the Milton catcher. Pitcher Hunter Horton earned an important walk loading the bases for Colton Montgomery (So). Montgomery (2-4, 1 double, 3 RBIs) crushed a long line drive to the deepest part of the park for a double easliy clearing the bases for the Canes for some important insurance runs going into the bottom of the ninth.
Horton then took the mound in the 9th and struke out the first 2 batters and earning a ground ball for the final out.
Other offensive contributors in the game were: Ben Venters (Fr) 1-4 with 1 HBP 1 run scored, Taylor Greene (So) 1-4 with 1 run scored, Tyler Higgens (So) 1-5 and Trey Dickson (So) 3-5, 1 double. Fraizer and Horton each scored a run.
The Canes were scheduled to face Woodstock (JV) for their 3rd game in the Sequoyah tournament, but that game has now been rescheduled for Monday with the time TBD.
The Canes JV record is now 2-1.
Friday, March 07, 2008
Dugout Club Meeting 3/10/2008
The next Dugout Club Meeting will be Monday, March 10th at 6:30 p.m. upstairs of the concession stand at Richard Bell Field. We encourage all members to attend and any new members who would like to join ($25 membership fee).
GO CANES!
GO CANES!
Canes drop one to Collins Hill
The Canes dropped a close game to Collins Hill Wednesday night at Collins Hill. 9-8
Cartersville basically treated the game as a scrimmage game sending 7 pitchers to the mound in an effort to have arms ready for this weekends battle at LaGrange.
There were some offensive fireworks. Canes, Hank Stewart (DH) and Patrick Boiling went long.
Cartersville heads to LaGrange Friday on a mission to defend their title as tournament champion from 2007.
Go Canes !!!!
Cartersville basically treated the game as a scrimmage game sending 7 pitchers to the mound in an effort to have arms ready for this weekends battle at LaGrange.
There were some offensive fireworks. Canes, Hank Stewart (DH) and Patrick Boiling went long.
Cartersville heads to LaGrange Friday on a mission to defend their title as tournament champion from 2007.
Go Canes !!!!
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Canes (JV) rip Northview in 5
The Cartersville (JV) Purple Hurricanes came to play Wednesday night. They made Northview a quick victim of good pitching and all around timely hitting up and down the lineup.
Adam Clark (So) pitched a solid to gain is 1st win of the season. Clark went 2 innings allowing only 1 run from a leadoff walk. After that, he settled into a rhythm and looked to be cruising. Freshman Corey Collumn cleaned up the last three innings spotting the ball well with good defense behind him.
The Canes offense was lead by Justin Croft (So) going 2-3 with a HBP, 2 RBIs and 3 runs scored. Other offensive contributors were Tyler Higgens (So) 1-3 with a BB, 3 RBIs and 1 run scored, Ben Venters (Fr), 1-2 with 2 HBPs and 3 runs scored.
The Canes won in 5 innings at home, 11 - 1.
The Canes face Milton for the 2nd game of the tournament at Milton Thursday night.
Go Canes !!!
Adam Clark (So) pitched a solid to gain is 1st win of the season. Clark went 2 innings allowing only 1 run from a leadoff walk. After that, he settled into a rhythm and looked to be cruising. Freshman Corey Collumn cleaned up the last three innings spotting the ball well with good defense behind him.
The Canes offense was lead by Justin Croft (So) going 2-3 with a HBP, 2 RBIs and 3 runs scored. Other offensive contributors were Tyler Higgens (So) 1-3 with a BB, 3 RBIs and 1 run scored, Ben Venters (Fr), 1-2 with 2 HBPs and 3 runs scored.
The Canes won in 5 innings at home, 11 - 1.
The Canes face Milton for the 2nd game of the tournament at Milton Thursday night.
Go Canes !!!
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Freshman game canceled
Today's freshman game has been cancelled. The game has been rescheduled for next Monday (March 10th) at 5:55pm at home. The JV game for today against Northview is still on for today at 5:30pm here at Richard Bell Field.
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Canes Fan
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
JV and Freshman Games Wed 3/5
Both JV and Freshman games will be at the Cartersville Baseball Complex Wed. Time is TBD at this point. We will update this post as soon as confirmed. It is assumed JV will be on Richard Bell Field.
Go Canes !!!
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Canes LaGrange Tournament to be Broadcast
listen online at www.bartowheadlines.com - or WBHF
Granger Park
3:05 PM Cartersville v. Cullman
Callaway H S
8:05 PM Brookwood v. Cartersville
Saturday, March 8th
Granger Park
10:00 AM Flanagan v. Cartersville
Placement Games TBD based on Pool Play (check the blog for time of last game Saturday)
Granger Park
3:05 PM Cartersville v. Cullman
Callaway H S
8:05 PM Brookwood v. Cartersville
Saturday, March 8th
Granger Park
10:00 AM Flanagan v. Cartersville
Placement Games TBD based on Pool Play (check the blog for time of last game Saturday)
Games Cancelled and Rescheduled
Both the Varsity and JV games scheduled for today have been canceled. The Varsity game has been re-scheduled for tomorrow Wednesday, March 5th at 5:55 p.m at Collins Hill.
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