When you score 29 runs in 3 games it takes a lot of pressure off the pitchers too. Carroll Co. has a good team with great coaches.

 

That is a very true statement but the first two games of the tournament were closer than the score indicated especially early in the game. Carroll and Trimble were tied at zero until a Craig solo hr made it 1-0 . Carroll did get a little breathing room an inning or two later but that game was played with intensity till the final out.

The Williamstown game was even tighter early due to the fact Williamstown led 4-2. A Wise GS HR did in fact provide a little breathing room. However Carroll committed several errors but the pitching held on long enough only surrendering two hits the entire game.

The championship was never in doubt as Carroll was the visiting team and jumped out 3-0 after one inning. Hendrick and the defense was able to get the job done in the field. The bats once again came alive making it a little easier to breathe but we are not used to doing anything easy and the coaching staff knew that and was able to keep everyone focused on the way to the championship.

How is D.C. playing this year?

Congrats to the Panthers and to Hendrick for the MVP -- you deserve it. Coach John has always been a great coach.

Congrats to Carroll Co. When and where do they play in the ALL A state?

Here is the article in the Madison Courier about the 8th Region Class A games.

 

http://madisoncourier.com/main.asp?Top=1&SectionID=18

Congrats to Carroll Co. When and where do they play in the ALL A state?

 

They play the winner of the 5th Region at the 5th Region school. They are having their tournament this coming weekend.

How is D.C. playing this year?

 

Playing really well, hitting around .500 and playing several postions including pitcher. He had not pitched since 8th grade and has thrown a couple of 2 hitters in 3 outings so far. John Jones has done a great job with the staff and it will be interesting to see if he pitches any this summer.