End of Season Party!!!!!



What each all star received from Coach Lance: State Champions plaque, State Champions t-shirt, team photo and signed ball by the 7U players and a memorable DVD of the season!



Reunited!

Good times!

Here's a link to more pictures: https://picasaweb.google.com/104589482635164379547/July232011?authuser=0&feat=directlink

Thank you to Wayne and Brenda Dillard for opening up their poolhouse, pool and home for our families to reunite! A huge thank you to Lance and Stephanie for putting this all together! Once again you outdid yourselves!!! You went completely above and beyond and you do this because you wanted to. Also, a big thank you to your niece, Zoie, for the amazing video she put together!

Many of us didn't really know what to do with ourselves the last two weeks without baseball practice or tournaments in our schedules. I think we were all looking forward to seeing each other tonight at the end of season party! Everything was just top notch and the hospitality was incredible! Lots and lots of thank yous and there were a lot of memories made during this first all star season for these boys!

The fall season will begin in just a few weeks. It's time to hang up the red, white and blue ALL STAR uniforms and get out the team uniforms whether it be the Bulls, Riverdogs, Thunder, Scrappers, Bees, Bats or the Lookouts! The friendships that were established this summer was just awesome. So when these boys take to the field this fall, they'll know more kids their age very well! There will be extra high fives shared and extra great jobs yelled out!

#2, #3, #4, #7, #9, #12, #13, #24, #26, #30, #34, #44 along with #8, #22, #25, #45 will ALWAYS have a unique bond with a lot of shared memories!

This has been a FUN ride with everyone!!!!!!!!!!!

ROLL BLUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you build it...they will come!

Eastern North Carolina State Champions!!!

Many family and friends of the boys came out to Black Creek, NC and supported them! Thank you!

Can you see the lights beyond the corn fields? Those are the two baseball fields! Coach Lance and the other West Raleigh Coaches built this 7U Team and they came to win the state championshp in Black Creek!

Eastern NC Championship Game

Our coaches and boys made it to the Championship game! Wow! After all this hard work, two hour practices, instruction, scrimmages, tournament games and discussions...it was GAME TIME! Two undefeated teams in States face each other and West Raleigh holds on for the WIN!!! 14-6!

West Raleigh parents, siblings, grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles, friends and new friends (from other teams) came together and started up all sorts of cheers for our team! Not only did we cheer for West Raleigh, but many times we called out great job to Laurinburg's kids because that's what they are...KIDS. They needed to be supported as well. But, it was so nice to represent WEST RALEIGH!!!

DEFENSE...

1st inning:
Kaden caught a fly ball at shortstop for the first out
Kaden caught a line drive at shortstop for the second out (this set the intensity of the game)
Kaden had an unassisted play at second for the third out

2nd inning:
Ben caught an infield fly ball at catcher for the first out
Jacob (pitcher) to Kaden (shortstop) at second base for the second out
Lawson (second) to Ian (first) for the third out

3rd inning:
Jacob (pitcher) to Luke H (first) for out #1
Luke H had an unassisted play at first for out #2
Lawson caught an infield fly ball at second for out #3

4th inning:
Lukas (left center) to Lawson (second) for an out
Jacob (pitcher) to Ian (first) for an out

5th inning:
Kaden (short) to Ian (first) for out #1
Double play: Lawson caught an infield fly at second for out #2 and then threw the ball to Ian (at first) for the third out!

6th inning:
Lawson caught a line drive at second for out #1 (Lawson turned and stuck his glove out...caught the ball! It was amazing!)
Lawson (second) to Ian (first) for out #2
Jacob (pitcher) to Ian (first) for the last out

OFFENSE...

Kaden: 2-4
Lawson: 4-4 with 1 RBI
Lukas: 2-4 with 1 RBI
Luke H: 2-4 with a triple
Chris: 3-4 with a double and 3 RBI
Ian: 2-4 with 2 RBI
Isaac: 3-4 with 1 RBI
Jacob: 2-4 with a double, triple and 2 RBI
Ben: 3-3 with 2 RBI
Trey: 1-1
Luke F: 0-2

Sunday's Game #2 vs AFG

AFG and West Raleigh both won the 9am games, so we're back at it on the field at 2pm. We were able to start 10 minutes early though since the umpires and coaches agreed (it was HOT).

DEFENSE...

1st inning:
Jacob (pitcher) to Luke F (catcher) for the first out
Ian had an unassisted play at first for the third out

2nd inning:
Kaden (short) to Lawson (second) for an out

3rd inning:
Chris (third) to Lawson (second) for the first out
Jacob (pitcher) to Lawson (second) for the second out

4th inning:
Ben caught a fly ball in right field for the first out
Lawson (second) to Ian (first) for the second out
Luke H (third) to Ian (first) for the third out

Since we were ahead by 10 runs in the 4th inning...the game ended. West Raleigh 23  AFG 8.

Next up...Championship game at 4:15pm!

Sunday's Bracket Day: Game #1 vs Southern Pitt

We played at 9am (was at the field by 8am for warm ups) against Southern Pitt and won in 4 innings: 10-0 in a single elimination situation.

DEFENSE...

1st inning:
Lukcas caught a fly ball in left center to start off the defensive plays of the game
Kaden (short) to Luke H (third) for out #2

2nd inning:
Lukas caught a fly ball in left center for the first out
Lawson (second) to Ian (first) for out #2
Luke H (third) to Ian (first) for out #3

3rd inning:
Chris (third) to Luke H (first) for out #1
Chris (third) to Lawson (second) for the third out

4th inning:
Luke H had an unassisted play at third for out #1
Luke H (third) to Lawson (second) for outs 2 and 3

OFFENSE...

Kaden: 2-3
Lawson: 2-3
Lukas: 1-3 with 1 RBI
Luke H: 3-3 with 2 doubles and 3 RBI
Chris: 3-3 with 1 RBI
Ian: 1-3
Isaac: 2-3 with 1 RBI
Jacob: 1-2
Ben: 1-2
Trey: 1-1 with 1 RBI
Luke F: 1-1

Next we play at 2pm!

Saturday's 8pm Game: West Raleigh 10 AFG 5

Yes, the boys played at 8pm! Actually, first pitch wasn't until 8:15pm and the game ended by 10pm. Late night for sure!

DEFENSE...

1st inning:
Kaden caught a fly ball at shorstop for the first out
Kaden (short) to Ian (first) for out #2
Ben to Kaden to Luke H for the third out

2nd inning:
Chris (pitcher) to Ian (first) for an out
Ian had an unassisted play at first for the last out

3rd inning:
Kaden (short) to Chris (third) for out #1
Flyball to Kaden at short for the second out
Kaden (short) to Lukas (catcher) for the last out

4th inning:
Kaden to Ian (backed up by Ben) and back to Kaden for an out

5th inning:
Ben caught a fly ball at catcher for out #1
Luke F to Ben for an out
Kaden (short) to Ian (first) for the last out

6th inning:
Lawson (second) to Ian (first) for an out
Isaac caught a fly ball at left field for the last out

OFFENSE...

Kaden: 2-4
Lawson: 3-4
Lukas: 3-4 with 1 RBI
Luke H: 3-4 with 1 RBI
Chris: 1-4 with 1 RBI
Ian: 2-4
Isaac: 3-3 with a double and 2 RBI
Jacob: 3-3 with 2 RBI
Ben: 2-3 with 1 RBI
Luke F: 1-1
Trey: 1-2 with 1 RBI

After Friday's and Saturday's games...West Raleigh heads into Sunday's bracket day seeded #2.

Saturday's Pool Play...West Raleigh 17 Wayne County 0

We played our first game on Saturday at 2pm and it was HOT. It was HOT the whole weekend though!! Anyway, here are the stats...

DEFENSE...

1st inning:
Kaden (short) to Ian (first) for out #1
Lawson (second) to Ian (first) for outs 2 and 3

2nd inning:
Strikeouts

3rd inning:
Luke H had an unassisted play at first for an out

4th inning:
Ben (catcher) tagged the batter for an out
Kaden (short) to Luke H (first) for the second out
Chris caught an infield fly ball at third for the final out

OFFENSE...

Kaden: 3-4 with 1 RBI
Lawson: 3-3 with 1 RBI
Luke F: 0-1 but will get them next time
Lukas: 3-3 with 1 RBI
Luke H: 2-3 with 2 RBI
Chris: 3-3 with a double and 2 RBI
Ian: 1-3 with 1 RBI
Isaac: 3-3 with a triple and 3 RBI
Jacob: 3-3 with 1 RBI
Ben: 3-3 with 2 RBI
Trey: 2-3 with 2 RBI

Game #1 vs North View Optimist at States

Our team arrived at Black Creek, NC by 2:15pm on Friday afternoon for Opening Ceremonies. All eight teams were present. A few hours later our team took the field against North View Optimist. We played 4 innings and the score was 15-3, West Raleigh.

On DEFENSE...

1st inning:
Lawson had an unassisted play at second for the first out
Luke Hayes (third) to Ian (first) for out #2

2nd inning:
Lawson had an unassisted play at second for the first out
Luke Hayes (third) to Lawson (second) for an out

3rd inning:
Kaden (short) to Luke H (first) for out #1
Ian caught a fly ball in left field for another out

4th inning:
Kaden caught a fly ball at shortstop for an out
Kaden (short) to Ian (first) for the last out

Can't say enough good things about the outfielders backing up the infielders and each other. Also, great job behind the plate (Lukas, Trey, Luke F and Ben).

OFFENSE...

Kaden: 3-4 with 1 RBI
Lawson: 3-4
Lukas: 2-4 with 5 RBI
Luke H: 1-4 with 1 RBI
Chris: 2-3 with 2 RBI
Ian: 1-3 with 1 RBI
Isaac: 3-3
Jacob: 2-3 with a double
Ben: 2-3 with a triple and 3 RBI
Luke F: 2-2 with 2 RBI
Trey: 1-1

State Champs!

Stats for all games will be posted this week. Stay tuned!

2011 Eastern NC State Champions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We went undefeated in this tournament and won the championship game (14-6)!!!!! More information to follow!!

CONGRATULATIONS to the Cal Ripken 7U Blue, 8U Blue, 9U Blue for taking their state championship titles!!! Also, congrats to the 8U Red for winning Districts!!!

ROLL BLUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Opening Day at States

The boys played great and had fun! They won tonight's game 15-3 in 4 innings! We play at 2pm and 8pm!

Roll Blue!!!!!!

Opening Day at States

The boys played great and had fun! They won tonight's game 15-3 in 4 innings! We play at 2pm and 8pm!

Roll Blue!!!!!!

States This Weekend!!!!!

7U is headed to Wilson, NC to play in the 7U State Tournament! Opening ceremonies is Friday at 3pm and then we play at 5pm. On Saturday we'll play at 2pm and again at 8pm (eeks!!!). Depending on how we do on Fri/Sat...will determine when we play on Sunday.

The boys have worked so hard the last six weeks...hard to believe it'll end this weekend!!!!

Please make sure the rain holds off and the games can be played! Thanks!

ROLL BLUE!!!!

July 2nd Intersquad Game at West Raleigh

Saturday morning the 7U Blue and 8U Blue teams met in an intersquad game. The teams were divided and they were ready to play! They went 9 innings...

 Thanks to the Wheeler family...we all enjoyed a great lunch and relaxed after the game!

We are back in action on Tuesday night at 5pm...this time at Ephesus Church to prepare for our final tournament of the all-star season: States in Wilson!

ROLL BLUE!!!!!

Saturday's Main Event...

We were originally scheduled to travel down to Gastonia, but things didn't work out as planned. So, at 10am on Saturday we'll have an Intersquad Scrimmage...the 7U Cal Ripken Blue and the 8U Cal Ripken Blue! The main event will happen on the "big" field...Burke Field at West Raleigh. It's going to be a great mix...

WHITE  Team:

Payton G.

Garrett M.

Ryan

Jacob

Zach

Luke Hayes

Ian

Lukas

Logan

Jacob A.

BLUE Team:

Timothy

Blake

Brian

Grayson

Evan

Lawson

Kaden

Luke F.

Ben

Trey

Chris

A huge thank you to Coach Lance for providing the food for the big feast afterwards! Here's to a great day tomorrow!!!!

ROLL BLUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!