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Red Devil Spring Scrimmage
Andy Hill
5/10/2008

 

The annual Red-White scrimmage was held Friday afternoon at Bobby Gentry Stadium under a bright spring sun and temperatures in the mid 80s. Coach Cam Black had assistant coaches leading both squads as he anxiously looked on and stayed neutral. He also had game officials and utilized a game style clock with 9 minute quarters. Early on rising sophomore Fabian Forrest electrified the loyal Red Devil fans with a 65 TD run that came on a beautiful cut back move. The extra point was missed and the Whites led 6-0. In the 2nd half facing a 4th and 9, quarterback Brandon Adams ran a bootleg pass and found tight end Shannon Williams open in the corner of the end zone for a TD pass. The extra point attempt was blocked and and the score was tied 6-6. Late in the game potential all state lineman Demetrius Bozeman, lined up a fullback - ala 'The Fridge' - and plowed in from 3 yards out to give the Red a 13-6 win over the White team. The coaching staff did a great job of evenly dividing the players and mixed both veterans and 'rookies' in key roles.

The young Red Devils can expect good help from an outstanding upcoming freshman class. Graduation losses will affect the offensive line but if adequate replacements can be found in that area the Devils should once again be playoff contenders.

Now it is off to summer workouts and weight lifting -- and late August will be here before we know it!

 

 

 


Devil News

Andy Hill
5/3/2008
 

The Red Devil baseball team lost to Montgomery County in the region playoffs in two tight games -- with the first one going to extra innings.  Coach McDuffie's Diamond Devils showed good improvement throughout the year and return a solid nucleus of players.  Off season conditioning and weight training are beginning to pay dividends.  Here is predicting a very good year for the Devils in the 2009 campaign.  A few notable statistics from the season as provided by Coach McDuffie are below:

                         

                             Hits     AB     HR       BA            IP        K's        BB        H        R        ER        ERA

Patrick Mayo      41      72      4       .569       70 2/3     109       23       62       44       35        3.47
 

Dylan Folds         35       67      3      .522

 

James Hall           27       72      3      .375 

 

Patrick's batting average of 0.569 is the highest in the recorded history of Red Devil baseball -- just edging out Joey Owsley's 0.567 in 1996.  Freshman Dylan Folds' 0.522 average is the 4th highest of all times in Red Devil history.  Mayo's 109K's from the mound rank him in the top 5 all time for a season and "Big" Andrew Whiggum's career record of 351Ks is in sight.

 

Trey Dunmon has decided to transfer from Georgia Tech to Georgia Southern to complete his college football career.  The change in offensive philosophy with the hiring of Paul Johnson and his emphasis on the option offense reportedly weighed heavily in Dunmon's decision.  All Red Devils wish Trey the very best at Southern where I am sure he will see playing time in Coach Hatcher's wide open passing attack.

 


Diamond Devil's Season Ends

Patricia Mayo
4/28/08
 

The Diamond Devils’ 2008 season came to a halt last Friday, April 25th against the Montgomery Eagles during the Region 2 playoffs in Mt. Vernon. Although history did repeat itself with the Devils facing Montgomery Co. for the region playoffs, the results were not the same. Last year the Devils lost the 1st game and came back and beat the Eagles in the next two games to advance to the playoffs. This year the Devils dropped the 1st two games in the 2 out of 3 series 4-3 and 9-5.

The 1st game began at 2:00 and the Devils had the lead until the 6th but were unable to hold on. The Eagles scored one run in the 1st inning and went 3 up and 3 down for the next 4 innings when the exception of one reaching first on an error.

The Devils scored their 3 runs in the 2nd inning when Dustin Noles and Mart McLeod singled then Jason Lunsford bunted to load the bases. Tony Mullis hit a sacrifice fly to center field scoring Noles. Pitts drew a walk and loaded the bases again. Patrick Mayo singled scoring McLeod and Lunsford.

In the bottom of the 6th the Eagles tied the game with 2 hits and one Devil error scoring 2 runs. No runs were scored in the 7th. The Eagles held the Devils in the top of the 8th and scored in the bottom of the 8th on another Devil error for the first win with a score of 4-3.

Seven hits were collected by the Devils. Patrick Mayo was 3 for 4 with 2 RBIs. Others hits were by Folds, Noles, McLeod and Lunsford with singles.

Patrick Mayo pitched for the Devils facing 31 batters in 8 innings for 5 hits, 4 walks and 10 KO’s.



In the 2nd game the Devils’ errors and the speed of the Eagles allowed the Eagles to get a head start and the Devils were just unable to catch up. The Eagles scored 3 runs in the 1st with only one being earned and it was a homerun. They scored another unearned run in the 2nd. Scoreless until the 3rd inning, the Devils finally got on the board when Regis Pitts walked and scored with Patrick Mayo’s single. The Eagles bounced back and scored 4 more with 2 singles and 2 homeruns bringing the score to 8-1 Eagles. Their last score of the game came in the 4th inning making the score 9-1. The Devils made a rally and batted all the way around in the 6th inning scoring 4 runs. Mayo reached first on an Eagles’ error and Folds singled. Noles hit a 3-run homer to left field. Lunsford was hit by a pitch and Quick singled to score Lunsford. This brought the score to 9-5 after 6 innings. No score for either team in the 7th ending the Devils’ season with a final score of 9-5 Eagles.

The Devils had 6 hits. Dustin Noles hit a homerun during his last high school game. Although Noles hit the ball hard this year and it was only a matter of time, this was Noles’ 1st homerun for the season. Mart McLeod (2 for 4) had a double and a single. Dylan Folds (2 for 4) had 2 singles. Jacob Quick was 1 for 3.

Freshman Dylan Folds had the chore to began pitching for the Devils in the 2nd game. Senior Jason Lunsford came in for relief in the 3rd inning and pitched well in his final high school game allowing only 2 hits and 2 runs.

Thanks to all the players, batgirls and Coaches for another exciting season. Even the trip home was eventful. History also repeated itself on the way home. The bus broke down on the way back from Mt. Vernon again this year. This year several of the parents came by and stopped. Cars, SUVs, and trucks were packed to the max and then some. I believe someone even rode home in the back of the truck.

Best Wishes and Good Luck to our SENIORS - Jason, Dustin, Tony, Logan, Laney, Danielle and Brittany. You will all be missed!


Georgia Tech's spring practice game with Trey Dunmon, Robert Hall, and Jim Henry
 

 

Diamond Devils Get Huge Win Over Tuner
Clinch Playoff Berth

Patricia Mayo
4/20/08

The Diamond Devils won their last home game of the regular 2008 season on Friday April 18th against Turner County Rebels. This 10-5 victory was extra sweet for several reasons. One that the Devils had not defeated the Rebels since they had joined region 2A in 2006-2007 and the other was this was Senior night for the Devils.

 

Six seniors were recognized prior to the start of the game. Batgirls were Danielle Barnett, Laney Eckles, and Logan Wright. Players were Jason Lunsford, Tony Mullis, and Dustin Noles. The players were escorted onto the field by their parents.
 

The Diamond Devils’ bats were just too hot for the Rebels to get a handle on Friday night. Every one in the batting order got at least one hit during the game. The Devils tallied a total of 14 safeties.
 

After holding the Rebels scoreless in the first inning, the Devils started with a lead off double to right center by Patrick Mayo, a line-drive to left center from James Hall and a bullet right pass their second baseman by Dylan Folds to score Mayo bringing the score to 1-0.
 

No other runs were scored by either team until the bottom of the 3rd when Hall reached first with a walk and Noles pounded a double to right field to score Hall. Mart McLeod drew a walk. Both Noles and McLeod reached home on throwing errors while the Rebels were attempting to pick off the runners. Lunsford and Mullis got on with a single each but were unable to reach home. The score after 3 was 4-0.

The Rebels scored 2 in the 4th as did the Devils. Mayo drew a walk and Folds hit a long one to left field. McLeod scored both runners with a hard hit to the right field corner to bring the score 6-2 Devils.
 

In the 5th inning the Rebels scored 3 with a little help from the Devils but the Devils did not give up. The Devils loaded the bases with a walk for Mullis and bunts from Daryl Singletary and Pitts. Mayo hit a single up the middle which was enough to score 2 runs and Hall singled and scored another run. Folds hit a sacrifice fly to left field and scored Mayo to bring the score after 5 innings to 10-5.
 

Neither team managed to reach home plate in the 6th. The Rebels did try to score again in the top of the 7th with 2 men on and only 1 out but Mayo was able to strike the next 2 batters out preventing any runs. Being credited with the pitching win was Patrick Mayo. He faced 36 batters for 7 hits, 5 runs, 2 walks, 1 hit by pitch and 10 KO’s.
 

Leading hitters were Patrick Mayo 2 for 3 (double and single), James Hall 2 for 3 (2 singles), and Tony Mullis 2 for 3 (2 singles). Dustin Noles was 2 for 4 (double and single) as was Regis Pitts (2 singles). Other players with singles were Dylan Folds (2RBI’s), Mart McLeod (2RBIs), Jason Lunsford, and Daryl Singletary.

Devils begin region playoff games on Friday April 25 with a best 2 out of 3 against region 2B. The final decision as to whom they play will be made afer the games on Tuesday night and will not be able to be included in this report. Present standing in region 2A is: 1st-Wilcox(9-3), Turner (7-4), Hawkinsville(6-5), and Irwin (6-5). Pending the games between Irwin and Turner and Dooly and Hawkinsville on Tuesday, all 3 teams could be tied for 2nd . On the region 2 B side 1st place is Telfair who has had a great season this year followed by Montgomery, Treutlen and Johnson. Speculation is that Hawkinsville should face Montgomery but on any given day and a passed ball, dropped ball, or missed call who knows?


The Late Coach Gentry To Be Inducted Into Athens HOF

Basketball Banquet

Melinda Swick
4/19/08
 

Gentry To Be Inducted 

The late Coach Bobby Gentry will be inducted into the Athens Athletic Hall of Fame (AAHOF) on Monday, May 19, 2008.  The banquet will commence at 6pm at the Classic Center in downtown Athens.  Tickets may be purchased thru the Classic Center box office at 706-357-4444.  Tickets are $35.00 each.  This is another great honor bestowed upon our former coaching great.

 

Basketball Awards Banquet

          The basketball awards banquet was held on Wednesday, April 9th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Steakhouse.  The evening began with the invocation being given by Marvin Hill.  The meals were served following the invocation.  Opening remarks were made by Greg Ellison.  Bonita Castleberry then introduced and recognized the basketball cheerleaders.

          Marvin Hill then recognized the Junior Varsity girls’ basketball players and the Varsity girls’ basketball players.  The players all received certificates.  Coach Hill presented three Lady Devils with Coaches Award trophies.  They were Kamara Bembry, Rachelle Scott, and Shakeria Wright.  The Hustle Award trophy was presented to Raquel Outlaw.  The trophy for Best Offensive Player was presented to Monshay Jackson.  The trophy for Best Defensive Player was presented to Breanna Colson.  The Most Improved trophy was presented to Ykeshia Baker.  The Most Valuable Player trophy was presented to Kierra Collier.  The coaches in Region 2A voted Breanna Colson as the Best Defensive Player in Region 2A.  Kierra Collier was voted to the All Star First Team Region.  Receiving Honorable Mention were Ykeshia Baker, Monshay Jackson, and Kamara Bembry.

          Cliff Royal recognized and awarded certificates to the Junior Varsity boys’ basketball team.  Then he and Greg Ellison recognized the Varsity boys’ basketball team.  The players all received certificates.  Coach Ellison presented two Red Devils with Coaches Award trophies.  They were Tim Lester and John Bembry.  Dramon Brown received the Hustle Award trophy.  The Best Offensive Player trophy was presented to Justin Udi.  The Best Defensive Player trophy was presented to Kameron Riley.  The Most Improved Player trophy was presented to Jordan Blackshear.  The Most Valuable Player trophy was presented to Justin Udi.  Coach Ellison said that the trophy might say Most Valuable Player, but it really was more like the Most Important to the Team award.  Michael Taylor was selected for Second Team All Region and received an Honorable Mention for All Middle Georgia Team.  Kameron Riley was selected for First Team All Region and Honorable Mention for All Middle Georgia Team.  Justin Udi was presented with Region 2A Offensive Player of the Year.  He was also selected First Team All State by the Sports Writers, Second Team All Middle Georgia, and First Team by AJC.com.

          The coaches then recognized the Concessions Crew, Mary Colson, Cassandra Singletary, and Mary Royal and presented them with either sweatshirts or tote bags.

          The coaches all encouraged the athletes to get their education because sports careers do not happen to everyone and when they do happen, it only lasts for a few short years.  But an education will last forever.  With an education students can do or be anything that they want.

Diamond Devils News
Patricia Mayo
Dequan Bembry Trying To Meet Potential
4/13/08
 

The Diamond Devils traveled to Ocilla on Friday April 11th to play region rivals Irwin County Indians. This 11-7 win was big for the Devils bringing their region standing to 5-5.  The Devils took a 2-1 lead in the 1st inning with James Hall’s two-run homer. Then they dropped it in the 3rd as the Indians brought the score to 3-2. In the 4th the Devils tied it at 4 and took the lead in the 5th. As the Devils pulled away in the 6th by adding 4 runs to their total, the Indians’ made a 3 run comeback in the 6th but it wasn’t enough. The Devils added 2 more insurance runs in the 7th. The final score was HHS 11 and Irwin 7.

Eleven hits were totaled for the Devils. The leading hitters were each 2 for 4 with James Hall hitting a homerun and a double, Dylan Folds a double and a single, and Dustin Noles 2 singles. Adding hits were Patrick Mayo with a double; Mart McLeod, Jason Lunsford, Jacob Quick and Regis Smith with singles. Tony Mullis had 2 great sacrifice bunts to move the guys over and add to the score.  Patrick Mayo was the winning pitcher with Dylan Folds coming in the 6th inning and finished strong for the Devils.

Earlier in the week the Devils loss at home on Tuesday to the Wilcox Co. Patriots 6-4. The Patriots were scoreless until the 4th inning and the Devils held the lead until the 5th inning. After several Patriots hits and a couple of Devils’ throwing errors, the Devils dropped the lead to the Patriots 4-3 in the 5th. The Patriots added 2 more in the 6th while the Devils added only 1 in the 7th for a final score of Patriots 6, Devils 4.  Leading hitter was Tony Mullis who was 2 for 3.  Patrick Mayo pitched against the Patriots for the loss.

On Wednesday, the Devils defeated Region 7A Georgia Military Bulldogs 10-6. Pitching against the Bulldogs and was credited with the win was Senior Jason Lunsford while Dylan Folds came in the 7th inning for relief. The Devils’ bats seemed to wake up against the Bulldogs.

Standings in region 2A (Wilcox 7-3, Turner 6-3 and Irwin 6-4) are coming right down to the wire. On the B side Telfair(8-1) has the lead with Montgomery(8-2), Treutlen(4-5) and Johnson(3-6) nipping at their heels.  The Devils have 2 more scheduled games before the region playoffs begin. The last home game is Friday April 18 @ 6:00 against Turner County who has recently lost 3 region games in row. (1 to Irwin and 2 to Wilcox). The Devils travel to Vienna on Tuesday April 22 for the final game @ 5:00 against the Bobcats. Region playoffs begin on April 25th and are certain to bring some more great baseball again this year. Good luck Red Devils. Keep those bats hot.

Dequan Bembry, a redshirt freshman for the Marshall Thundering Herd, is trying to live up to high expectations.  Click on the link to read a recent article from the Huntington Herald Dispatch newspaper.

DeQuan Bembry working hard to meet potential - Huntington, WV -- The Herald-Dispatch


Baseball Stats - Basketball Honors

Cierra Duhart Best Freshman In JSU History?

College Spring Practice Updates

Andy Hill

4/6/2008
 

The Macon Telegraph reported middle Georgia baseball statistics on Thursday and two Hawkinsville Red Devils were mentioned.  Patrick Mayo was in the top 10 in batting average with a 0.500 average for the year to date.  Freshman Dylan Folds also made the list with a 0.457 average to date.  Mayo, a junior right hander also made the leader board in pitching statistics.  He has allowed 13 earned runs in 36 innings of work for a fine 2.53 ERA.  Mayo also led the board with 66 KOs for the year of the schools reporting.

 

Cierra Duhart, a mainstay on two Lady Red Devil state championship teams, has been named to the Ohio Valley All Newcomer Team for the 2007-08 basketball season. Her incredible freshman performance has many saying she could be the best freshman in JSU history.  Consider she led the OVC in field goal percentage (0.578), sixth in total rebounds, recorded three "double-doubles", and was twice named OVC Freshman of the Week.  Read the article linked below -- you be the judge but my mind is made up!

Official Internet Home of the Jacksonville State University Gamecocks

 

Rising senior Demetrius Bozeman finished 2nd in the heavyweight class in the recent state weightlifting championships.  Hawkinsville finished 2nd as a team in Class A.

 

Senior forward Justin Udi, who averaged 23 points and 12 rebounds per game, has been named 2nd team All Middle Georgia.  Michael Taylor and Kamaron Riley were named Honorable Mention. Seniors Breanna Colson and Kierra Collier along with sophomore Ykeshia Baker garnered Honorable Mention All Middle Basketball Girls team honors.
 

The Assistant SID at Wofford University answered an email request for information on former Red Devil running back Jeremy Marshall.  He reported that Marshall participated in all of the recently completed spring practice sessions and should be in the mix at running back or wing back next year for the Terriers.

Brandon Perry recorded two tackles in Saturday's Blue Raider Scrimmage at Middle Tennessee.  Redshirt freshman Sacoby Carter is also being counted on to provide defensive line depth for the 2008 campaign.  The Thundering Herd of Marshall in their Spring Practice Media guide list Dequan Bembry as "a talented redshirt freshman who will push for playing time in 2008".  On the depth chart he is listed as a "co #1" at the CB position.  Taking snaps on Saturday at Grant Field for the GT Yellow Jackets was Jim Henry as the Jackets try and adjust to Coach Paul Johnson's option offense.  Also participating for the Jacket defense of course is Robert Hall  and for the offense Trey Dunmon.


Devils Fall To Irwin

 Patricia Mayo
4/1/08
 

Irwin County Loss

Hawkinsville Red Diamond Devils dropped another region game to Irvin County Indians with a final score of 11-6 on Tuesday March 25. The Devils took the lead early on and seemed to have a good handle on the game. The Devils 4-0 lead held until the 4th inning when the Indians sent the first runner home. In the top of 5th inning with the score of 4-1, the Devils came unglued allowing another run to score and loading the bases with an accumulation of errors.  The next Indian batter capitalized on our situation and did what all ball players dream of, he hit one out of the park bringing the score to 6-4, Indians favor. The Devils bounced right back in the bottom of the 5th with a single from Patrick Mayo followed by a homer from James Hall bringing to score even at 6-6. That was all she wrote for the Devils’ scoring. (Literally!)

If the Devils began unglued in the 5th, then they completely unraveled in the 6th inning. Again with numerous errors, the Devils allowed the Indians to take the lead and, unfortunately for the Devils, never look back. They scored 4 more runs in the 6th and finished it off with another in the 7th for a final score of 11-6.

The Devils had a total of 8 hits. Hall scored his first homerun this season and had 2 more singles, Mayo had a double and a single, and Folds singled.

Folds pitched 5 innings and Mayo finished the game up. Neither pitcher could compensate for all the errors or lack of scoring. This loss brings the Devils even at 3 in the region.

The Devils will play region opponents Turner County on Tuesday April 1, in Ashburn @ 6:00 for revenge.........Then at home the Devils play Dooly County on Thursday, April 3, @ 5:00 and Wilcox County on Tuesday, April 8 @ 6:00.  We then play GMC on Wednesday, April 9, at 5:00 also at home.


Diamond Devils Split Region Games

Andy Hill / Patricia Mayo
3/24/2008
 

Hawkinsville vs. Dooly County

Last week in Red Devil Baseball the Devils were on the road for both games. On Tuesday March 18, the Diamond Devils played in Vienna against the Bobcats and improved the record in the region to 3-1.

Dylan Folds pitched 5 innings with 6 hits and 7 KOs.  As the Dooly County pitching struggled, the Devils capitalized by pounding out a total of 20 hits against 3 different Bobcat pitchers.  Sluggers included Dylan Folds (4 for 4) and Patrick Mayo (4 for 5) with 2 home runs each.   Kyle Russell had 4 doubles, Mart McLeod was 3 for 4 and James Hall was 2 for 4. Tony Mullis had a hard hit double and Jacob Quick and Regis Pitts each had a single.

During the first at bat the Devils collected 5 hits and 5 runs.  In the 2nd inning the Devils made several costly errors and allowed the Bobcats to come back within 2 runs with the score of 7 to 5.  During the Devils' 3rd at bat they tallied 8 hits and runs to pull away.  The Bobcats did score 3 more in the bottom of the 5th but could over come the 22 to 8 lead of the Red Devils.
 

Hawkinsville vs. Wilcox County

On Friday March 21 the Devils were on the road again playing the Wilcox County Patriots in Rochelle.  The Devils came up on the short end of another one run ballgame with a score of 2 to 1 in 9 hard played innings. The Devils scattered a total of 10 hits throughout the 9 innings.
 
One of the Devils' chances to pull ahead was in the 6th inning when Kyle Russell singled scoring Dylan Folds in the top of the 6 th inning.  Later in the same inning Mart McLeod hit a hard line drive with runners on 2nd and 3rd and one out which was snagged by the Patriots' 3rd baseman who then he fell on the bag for the 3rd out.  Other hitters were Patrick Mayo with a double and 2 singles (3 for 4), Kyle Russell and Jason Lunsford had 2 hits each(2 for 4).  Singles were collected by Dylan Folds, Dustin Noles, and Daryl Singletary. 

Patrick Mayo pitched the 9 inning game totaling only 3 hits, 13 KO's, and 2 runs for the loss. The Devils are now second (3-2) in the region and will face Fitzgerald on Thursday at home and will travel to Turner on Tuesday April 1.

 


Football Awards

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Pedro Powell News
Andy Hill
3/20/2008
 

Recently the football banquet was held and Head Coach Cam Black has given us the award winners for each category.  They are as follows:

Offensive MVP - Aaron Black

Special Teams MVP - Gregg Vickers
Rugged Red Award - William Edwards
Defensive MVP - Deangelo Miller
Offensive Back MVP - Fabian Forrest
Receiving MVP - Kamaron Riley
Offensive Lineman MVP - Will Carr
Defensive Lineman MVP - Demetrius Bozeman
Linebacker MVP - Darryl Singletary

Defensive Back MVP - Kamaron Riley
Coaches Award - Dustin Noles
Coaches Award - Shannon Williams
Blood & Guts Award - Justin McGriff

 
 

Former Red Devil baseball great Pedro Powell is being honored on opening night for the Lynchburg Hillcats.  The first 1000 fans through the gates will receive an exclusive, limited edition Pedro Powell bobble head doll by Express Lane!  A special thanks to Maisie Pilkinton for forwarding this information to us.  To keep up the "Speedy" you can access the Lynchburg Hillcats

 

 

The Hillcats have planned several promotions and giveaways, thanks to many local businesses, for 2008. One giveaway you won't want to miss happens to fall on Opening Day. The first 1,000 fans through the gate will receive an exclusive, limited edition Pedro Powell bobble head doll presented by Express Lane! Other giveaways and events include: A Southpaw piggy bank giveaway, presented by Pepsi. Umbrella and Beach Towel giveaways. And Lenny Dykstra/Dwight Gooden figurine giveaways, as well as a Lynchburg Mets jersey auction, presented by Honda/Suzuki of Lynchburg.
 


Diamond Devils Lose Tough Game To Turner County

Patricia Mayo
3/16/2008
 

The Hawkinsville Red Diamond Devils dropped a tough region game to Turner County Rebels with a final score of 2-0 on Friday March 14.  Right off the bat the Devils got off to a shaky start in the first inning with a collection of errors allowing several Turner County players to get on base.  Fortunately only one run was allowed to score.  The score remained 1-0 til the 4th inning when Turner added another with a one run homer to left center.

The Devils were unable to put an offensive attack together. Their 3 hits were scattered through-out the game and the team were unable to get the players around the bases and across home. Hawkinsville’s first hit was in the 3rd inning by Daryl Singletary with a swinging bunt but was left stranded at 2nd base.  Leading off the 3rd inning, Dylan Folds had a hit and was also left at 2nd.  The third and final hit was in the 6th inning by Patrick Mayo who stopped short of scoring at 3rd base.

In the bottom of the 7th Devils had a one last ditch effort when Jason Lunsford was walked with only one out.  A pitch runner was subbed in  and was thrown out attempting to steal 2nd to end the ballgame.

Mayo pitched another great game but will be credited with a lost. He had 12 KO’s, 3 hits, 1 earned run, no walks and 2 players hit by pitches. The opposing pitcher had 6 KO’s, 3 hits, no runs, 2 walks and 1 player hit. (Each pitcher faced 26 batters.)

As with most games, there are those exciting plays that deserve special attention. (and there are some we attempt to forget.)

On a passed ball with a man on 3rd, Dustin Noles came up with the ball and quickly threw to Mayo for the tag at home in the 1st inning. Third baseman Tony Mullis made a running, sliding drive on his knees for an out in the 3rd inning and Kyle Russell made a couple of great scoops at first throughout the game.

In the words of Tommy Lasorda, "No matter how good you are, you're going to lose one-third of your games. No matter how bad you are you're going to win one-third of your games. It's the other third that makes the difference." Now the Devils have got to buckle down and make the difference with the ‘other third.’ 

The Devils are 2-6 overall and 2-1 in Region 2-A Division A and will play a region game with Wilcox County Patriots in Rochelle @ 7:00 on Friday. Then on Tuesday March 25th the Devils will host region constitutes Irwin County Indians at 6:00.

{We play Region game against Dooly on Tuesday(3/18) in Vienna @ 5:00 and *Wednesday(3/19) @ home against Webster County @ 5:00.}

*Game changed from Monday to Wednesday.


Diamond Devils Go To 2-0 In Region Play

Patricia Mayo / Andy Hill
3/9/2008
 

On Saturday the Red Devils traveled south to Ocilla to take on the Irwin County Indians.  The Indians are a perennial playoff contender and have a state championship trophy in their case.  The Devils went to their talented freshman Dylan Folds to try and bring home a victory.  Pitching like a seasoned veteran, Folds gave the Devils four good innings and gave up only three hits and one run -- that coming on an error.  Kyle Russell came on to pitch two scoreless innings.  The Devils picked up a run in the 6th inning to take a 2-1 lead as the teams moved to the decisive 7th inning.  It was then that the Devils' bats came to life and pounded out 5 runs to give the Devils a commanding 7-1 lead.  For the game the Devils pounded out 11 hits and only four Devil batters struck out.   James Hall came on in the bottom of the 7th and "got'em 1-2-3" and the Devils exited Ocilla with a 7-1 region win.  From his 3rd base defensive position, Tony Mullis had a good game with numerous assists and one unassisted double play.  Darryl Singletary turned in a very outstanding running, jumping, and turning catch in the 3rd to keep the Devils in a tie game.  Senior catcher Dustin Noles gunned out a would be base stealer in the 1st inning that gained some respect from the Tribe.  The Devils move to 2-0 in Region play and 2-3 overall.  Next up is non-region opponent Taylor County at home on Monday (3/10/08) followed by Dodge County on Tuesday, and region foe Turner County on Friday.

 

Go Big Red!


Diamond Devils Take Thriller Over Rival Wilcox

Andy Hill
3/8/2008