HS State Tournaments

[coach, my back hurts]

Does anyone know if some of the boys that are being recruited by ARK are in the StateTourny's?  I would like to see DrewSmyly pitch.  I've heard about him and would like to see him pitch.  And i would like to see Benton play.  They have a player signed with ARK as does Fayetteville.  I saw Bryant play earlier this yr, and honestly, no one stood out to me.  Dont they have a pitcher signed?  Or can anyone give me feedback on some of these players.  Do you think they can actually help DVH next yr and compete in the SEC. 

Does anyone know if Central, Bryant, Benton, NLR, and Fay are in the StateTourny?

[futurehogdad]

State Tournament

Central plays in the Saturday 2:30 in Van Buren
Fayetteville plays Saturday 12:00 in Van Buren
Bryant plays Friday 4:00 in Van Buren


Benton plays in Friday 4:00 in Searcy

[HOG02]

It's always so hard to say if freshman will contribute right away.  Some of these guys may only be on campus for a few months before they transfer, and some may be on campus for a couple of years before contributing regularly.  It's a pretty big jump, some adjust and some don't.

I am not sure about the guys this year, but I remember a lot of people thinking that Watts was going to be the starting first baseman this year.  He does have the size, but I remember watching a game he played in last year thinking he had a slow bat to make the jump right away and be a consistent hitter.  I think he has probably had a great opportunity to get better and adjust to pitching this year.  I really look forward to him developing into a big time power hitter.

[HOG02]

What is the deal with the state tournaments now.  Does it seem like almost every team gets into the tournament?
If I can recall what I have seen in the paper, I think teams with sub .500 conference records even get into the playoffs.

[coach, my back hurts]

What is the deal with the state tournaments now.  Does it seem like almost every team gets into the tournament?
If I can recall what I have seen in the paper, I think teams with sub .500 conference records even get into the playoffs.

Yeah thats about right.  Since they have reclassified schools adding the 6A and 7A, both of those classifications only have 16teams each.  They wanted to split up the biggest 16 schools from the smallest 16 schools.  Not a bad idea if there were 50 something schools, but not 32.  The old 5A, and even the really old 4A, just use to have the biggest 32 schools.  4conf's with 8 teams each.  Now we just have 2 conf's with 8 teams.  I personally dont like it.  Parkview is a powerhouse every year in basketball and have always played in the biggest class.  This yr they were in 6A. 

In a recent article about CoachPel.  He said in Kentucky they dont have classifications.  All the schools have to compete against one another.  He said in Kent that "Sweet16's" where what each school measured their success on.  I like that idea.  When my dad played he said they used to have an "Overall" champion.  That was in late '60's early '70's(CalicoRock).  I like the fact of having ALL the teams play one another.  Whos to say a 2A or a 3A couldnt compete in basketball or baseball. 

[BigDave70]

Did Monticello Make it?

[Hawgballz]

Fayetteville (Tim Carver & Jake Fuller signed) plays at 12:00 Saturday at Van Buren
Benton (Greg Noble signed) plays at 4:00 Friday at Searcy
Little Rock Central (Drew Smyly signed) plays at 2:30 Saturday at Van Buren
Conway (Casey Cooper & Luke Pruett being recruited) plays at 12:00 Saturday at Van Buren
CAC (Matt Humphrey being recruited) plays at 12:00 Saturday at Mills University Studies
North Little Rock (Dean Larson being recruited) plays at 4:00 Friday at Van Buren
Texarkana (Lance Marvel being recruited, Bo Bigham committed for '08) plays at 6:30 Friday at Harding University
Searcy (Scott Sammons being recruited) plays at 2:30 Saturday at Searcy
Camden Fairview (Jim Youngblood committed for '08) plays at 12:00 Friday at Camden Fairview

Several of the juniors & sophomores that Arkansas is looking at did not make the State Tournaments.

[perfectgame]

Drew Loe LHP from Prescott will pitch friday most likely. @ Harrison in the 3A state tournament.
he's an 08 that Arkansas is recruiting, but he's leaning towards Ole Miss.

[perfectgame]

Jake Atwell is another LHP Arkansas has intrest in from parkers chapel that will be playing this weekend in the 2A class.

[cypress rock]

Yes, Monticello made it . They play Greenwood Friday in Camden.

[coach, my back hurts]

Fayetteville (Tim Carver & Jake Fuller signed) plays at 12:00 Saturday at Van Buren
Benton (Greg Noble signed) plays at 4:00 Friday at Searcy
Little Rock Central (Drew Smyly signed) plays at 2:30 Saturday at Van Buren
Conway (Casey Cooper & Luke Pruett being recruited) plays at 12:00 Saturday at Van Buren
CAC (Matt Humphrey being recruited) plays at 12:00 Saturday at Mills University Studies
North Little Rock (Dean Larson being recruited) plays at 4:00 Friday at Van Buren
Texarkana (Lance Marvel being recruited, Bo Bigham committed for '08) plays at 6:30 Friday at Harding University
Searcy (Scott Sammons being recruited) plays at 2:30 Saturday at Searcy
Camden Fairview (Jim Youngblood committed for '08) plays at 12:00 Friday at Camden Fairview

Several of the juniors & sophomores that Arkansas is looking at did not make the State Tournaments.

Thanks!  Thats good info.  I will have to check out the Mills and Searcy tourny's.  I would love to make it to VB, but too far.

[BigDave70]

Yes, Monticello made it . They play Greenwood Friday in Camden.

sweet

[Hawgballz]

Yes, Monticello made it . They play Greenwood Friday in Camden.

sweet

It should be noted that Tyler Wilson will be pitching for Greenwood and is being considered as a pro draft prospect for '08, along with being a highly recruited QB.

[BigDave70]

that isn't good for monticello if he the starting pitcher

[demonHOG1013]

anybody know who and when Springdale High plays?

[Hawgballz]

anybody know who and when Springdale High plays?

Springdale plays Bryant at 6:30 Friday at Van Buren

[demonHOG1013]

anybody know who and when Springdale High plays?

Springdale plays Bryant at 6:30 Friday at Van Buren

Thanks

[Break & Run]

Matt Humphrey <---- This name sounds SOOOO familar....

[HOG02]

Anybody have the 7A tourney matchups?

[Hawgballz]

Anybody have the 7A tourney matchups?

Here are all the State Brackets:

http://www.ahsaa.org/2007%20Baseball%20State%20Brkts.pdf

[HOG02]

Thanks.  I can't believe the teams that get to make it to the state tournement anymore.  I mean you have teams that were below .500 in the conference that get a shot at the state title, that's a joke.

[demonHOG1013]

anybody got any updates on the state tourney games?? springdale-bryant game in particular

[futurehogdad]

Springdale lost to Bryant
Roger lost to NLR
Cabot beat FT SMith Nortside
Harber beat Pine Bluff

[Purple Tiger]

Thanks.  I can't believe the teams that get to make it to the state tournement anymore.  I mean you have teams that were below .500 in the conference that get a shot at the state title, that's a joke.

It makes money.

[BadDogGHSDogPound]

Greenwood beat Monticello on Friday 6-0.

Greenwood beat host school Camden Fairview today 12-8.

Will face Magnolia, Monday at 4 for a return shot to defend their state title at Baum. Wilson will pitch against Magnolia.

[erniehog]

For more info on high school sports go to Fearlessfriday.com

[mobaseball]

Fayetteville beat Cabot
Har Ber beat Central
FSSS beat Bryant
Conway beat NLR

Conway vs FSSS Monday @ 4:00
Fayetteville vs Har Ber     @ 6:30

Next Saturday the 2 winning teams meet at Baum.

[clifflee4mvp]

Springdale lost to Bryant

That's my 501 boys right there. Show 479 how we do it in Central Arkansas

[demonHOG1013]

Springdale lost to Bryant

That's my 501 boys right there. Show 479 how we do it in Central Arkansas

wow you guys beat a team with 5 conf. wins

[Break & Run]

my school's team didnt have ONE...lmao!!!  and the admin just built a new complex!!  haha!!

[demonHOG1013]

any updates...whos playin in the 7A finals?

[selfexplanatory]

Arkansas recruit Catcher Lance Marvel hit 2 Home Runs, including a Grand Slam in the top of the 7th to lead Texarkana over Searcy.

[clifflee4mvp]

Springdale lost to Bryant

That's my 501 boys right there. Show 479 how we do it in Central Arkansas

wow you guys beat a team with 5 conf. wins

don't be a tool and ask for the score of the game and then downplay it when Springdale loses. Plus I went to Benton (Bryant's rival).

[zebra]

7A is down to the semi's:
Fayetteville vs Har-Ber
Conway vs Southside

any updates...whos playin in the 7A finals?

[razorhead69]

Hey Zebra how did Woodlawn do this weekend?
White Hall?

[HogISH™]

Fayetteville beat Cabot
Har Ber beat Central
FSSS beat Bryant
Conway beat NLR

Conway vs FSSS Monday @ 4:00
Fayetteville vs Har Ber     @ 6:30

Next Saturday the 2 winning teams meet at Baum.

are tonights games still in VB or somewhere else?

HogISH

[Hawgballz]

Fayetteville beat Cabot
Har Ber beat Central
FSSS beat Bryant
Conway beat NLR

Conway vs FSSS Monday @ 4:00
Fayetteville vs Har Ber     @ 6:30

Next Saturday the 2 winning teams meet at Baum.

are tonights games still in VB or somewhere else?

HogISH

VanBuren

[woospapiggy]

Can anyone post the semi-final games in each classification please?  Thank You.

[selfexplanatory]

7A at Van Buren

Conway vs FS Southside  Tue 4:00
Fayetville vs Har Ber        Tue 6:30

6A at Searcy

West Memphis vs Watson Chapel  Mon 4:00
Marion vs Texarkana                   Mon 6:30

5A at Camden Fairview

Greenwood vs Magnolia          Mon 4:00
Greene Co Tech vs Batesville  Mon 6:30

4A at Mills University Studies

Farmington vs Valley View     Mon 4:00
CAC vs Nashville                  Mon 6:30

3A at Harrison

Harding Academy vs Abundant Life   Mon 4:00
Horatio vs Pea Ridge                      Mon 6:30

2A at Pine Bluff

Dierks vs Woodlawn                  Mon 4:00
Junction City vs Parkers Chapel  Mon 6:30

1A at Southside Bee Branch

Taylor vs Southside Bee Branch  Mon 4:00
West Side vs Trinity Christian     Mon 6:30

[BigDave70]

Greenwood looks like they might win the whole thing

[hogband6]

Greenwood just lost to Magnolia 3-1.  Panthers headed to Baum next weekend.

[BigDave70]

thanks for that update, thats waht I get for thinking!!lol

[demonHOG1013]

Springdale lost to Bryant

That's my 501 boys right there. Show 479 how we do it in Central Arkansas

wow you guys beat a team with 5 conf. wins

don't be a tool and ask for the score of the game and then downplay it when Springdale loses. Plus I went to Benton (Bryant's rival).

I didnt expect them to win, I was actually just curious if they kept it close, which they didnt. And I wouldnt brag too much on the Central. 3 of the 4 teams in the semis are from the west, not that it matters anymore since the classifications are so screwed up now.  They should just let every team play in the tournament.  16 teams is what it used to be anyways

[zebra]

7A games to be played today in Russellville at ATU.

[razorhead69]

2A games to be made up today also in Pine Bluff.
Go Woodlawn!!

[mobaseball]

Fayettetville 3 Har-Ber 0
Conway       4 FSSS    1

Fayetteville to defend state title against Conway Saturday 5:30 at Baum

[razorhead69]

Go Woodlawn & Fayetteville.!!!

[Hawgzilla]

Arkansas recruit Catcher Lance Marvel hit 2 Home Runs, including a Grand Slam in the top of the 7th to lead Texarkana over Searcy.

Not sure if Lance is going to Arkansas,He signed with Texarkana College earlier this year. I would love to see Lance as a Hog. Played TE for the little Hogs,and runs better than average for a catcher.......

[selfexplanatory]

Texarkana College or what, Lance Marvel is a stud.  He hit another home run in the state tournament to give him three in four at bats.

[razorhead69]

Tourny finals start tomorrow at 4:30 pm with the 2A final.