That gave New Castle a lead it did not surrender. Volunteer Schedule last updated on Feb 16, 2023 @ 9:29pm (GMT) Print Schedule Correction New Castles Rocco Bernadina smiles wide while celebrating with his teammates on the field after winning the PIAA Class 4A championship against Wyoming Area on Friday, June 18, 2021 at Penn State. But since he couldn't playin 2022, he decided in December to join New Castle's coaching staff full-time. We do it, Cook said of the squeeze. Save. I thought JJ was dominant once again, Wyoming Area coach Rob Lemoncelli said. In the fifth, Miller hit a leadoff single, stole second and scored on Logan Gibsons two-out single. He was zoned in. * Off month's (May - September) is by appointment only. Eli is graduating and will play a Clark State, and a tremendous senior class also leaves. Todd Weischedel (Penn State Greater Allegheny) At that point, my mentality is if we bring one in, its 3-1. We knew we would have a chance to come out on top.. We had 20 wins, which is the second most (in a season) in school history, and we were in the state playoffs. Players born in the months of May, June, July, and August will have a choice of whether to stay in their respective age groups or move up into an older age group with their former teammates. Coach Cooper said he'll discuss his options with his family and athletic director Ron Baker, but will organize summer workouts for younger players regardless of his future "because that's what they deserve they need to be getting better instantly and working.". List of Jobs. FIELDS: We're excited to again host most of our Shetland, Pinto and Mustang practices and games at Risdon Middle School this year. We offer the latest baseball and softball technology combined with professional instruction at affordable prices. "We won a (District 10) region that included (Cathedral) Prep and McDowell. For families with multiple players in the league, there will be a $15 discount for the second and third kid in a family (the 4th and 5th kid, too, if you should be so lucky). The right-hander reached the 105-pitch limit while facing Montours final batter of the day, and struck him out to finish the complete game. * One Jugs softball pitching machine. Harbor Creek scored its three runs off. New Castle - Official Athletic Website - New Castle, IN New Castle High School Hoosier Heritage Conference D Delta High School Greenfield-Central High School Mt. That forced Athletic Director Ron Baker to conduct a coaching search as preseason practices started, and after considering six candidates, Josh Cooper was the obvious choice. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. On 5/10, the New Castle varsity baseball team lost their away conference game against Blackhawk (Beaver Falls, PA) by a score of 15-0. These kids, most of them will never play in front of a crowd this big again. We are humbled by the outpouring of support. Miller scored later on a Montour throwing error for a 2-0 lead. New Castle's stats have been entered for the 5-4 win vs. Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger on 6/4/2022 8:00 PM. I dont, Cook said. Gus Martin is a sports reporter at The Star Press. UNIVERSITY PARK With little more than a quick Internet search, a few conversations with a couple of coaches and the eye test of watching Wyoming Area go through infield-outfield drills prior to the start of the game, New Castle didnt know much about its PIAA Class 4A championship game opponent Friday afternoon. Im just going to let you know, I havent felt this good all year, said his coach, Bill Cook, remembering their pregame talk. New Castle ended Harbor Creek's 2021 baseball season, as well as the end of Tim McQueeney's coaching career, with a victory in Monday's PIAA playoffs. . Chris Harlan is a Tribune-Review Staff Writer. Harbor Creek renamed its baseball field in his honor two years later. "The Little League in our town canceled games today so that young kids could watch us play, coaches could come and watch us play. Two weeks after winning the teams first WPIAL title, New Castle could add a state title. That wasn't the case in 2021, when the Trojans underachieved with a 12-16 record and a sectional. Welcome to the New Castle Baseball team feed. This is for boys and girls in middle school and high school and will include the spring of 2023 season, as well as the 2023-24 school year. "I've enjoyed the ride. Once you click on the 'Register Now' link you will be asked to create a new account, if you don't already have one. 2023 www.thestarpress.com. Recap Box Score Photos Live Broadcast Matchup Game Stats Wyoming Area (20-21) New Castle (20-21) New Castles Anthony Miller celebrates during a PIAA semifinal game against Montour on June 14, 2021, at Neshannock. Aydan Decker-Petty lights up when talking about New Castle baseball. New Castle (18-6-1) made history in 2022, winning the team's first regional title since 1996 after beginning the season 10-0 and preseason coaching turnover. * The 'bubble' is 105 ft x 140 ft of clear span * Equipped with a 40 foot ceiling and excellent lighting. "We've got a seasoned team there's high expectations. "The community came around us. On 6/11, the New Castle varsity baseball team lost their neutral playoff game against Andrean (Merrillville, IN) by a score of 12-1. It speaks to the guys being able to come together and work together and play as a team.". Only former Tech Memorial coach Rich Matlak (405) is believed to have more among Erie County baseball coaches. Montours Gannon Kadlecik reacts after giving up hit to New Castle during a PIAA semifinal game June 14, 2021, at Neshannock. 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Key Pennsylvania high school baseball Week 6 games, computer rankings, stat leaders, schedules & scores - live & final. Registration closes on 03/26/2023 at 11:59 PM, Early Bird discount of 10% is available through December 31, 2022, For families with multiple players in the league, there will be a $15 discount for the second and third kid in a family (the 4th and 5th kid, too, if you should be so lucky). The lopsided loss occurred a day after McQueeney informed his players and the public that he would retire at the conclusion of Harbor Creek's 2021 baseball season, his 28th in charge of that program, and more than 40 years of formal involvement in a sport he fell in love with in kindergarten. UNIVERSITY PARK With little more than a quick Internet search, a few conversations with a couple . "(Cooper) stood out for several reasons. This page is run by 3 fans Ron, Pat & Eric New Castle, PA 16101, * Sports Zone Baseball Academy is a 20,000 square foot facility. Gus Martin is a sports reporter at The Star Press. Now we can go play baseball, play a regular game. KOKOMO, Ind. Senior ace Aydan Decker-Petty entered the contest with a 2.64 ERA, yet the Andrean lineup hit him early and often. It's a lot different. If you are available and willing to help, please let us know. Lexi Havlin (Softball), Cage 3 (left) and Cage 4 (right) & New Lights. That's not from medisliking the game, it's just me not being able to be out there to compete with them," Ball said. Follow him on Twitter @GusMartin_SP, and contact him at gmartin@gannett.com or 765-729-4742. favorite_border. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. (Cooper) already had a history of knowing the kids he knew what their strengths and weaknesses were.". For Ball, the last four years were anything but ideal. Private & Group Lessons Ball, a former Trojan left-handed pitcher drafted seventh overall by the Boston Red Sox in 2013, hasn't enjoyed his baseball experiences for some time. Tyler Barnot (Westminster College) The most recent updates will appear at the top of the wall dating back to prior seasons. HARBOR CREEK (20-4): Austin Vaughn,rf-p-3b 3-1-0-1, Cameron Williamson,c 3-0-1-2, Ryan Vaughn,cr 0-0-0-0, Cody Smith,p-rf 3-0-1-0, Aidan Kelly,ss 1-0-0-0, Casey Smith,cf 1-0-0-0, Mike Pepicello,dh 2-0-0-0, Eli Moon,2b 0-0-0-0, Gio Barbato,1b 1-0-0-0, Brady Rocky,ph 1-1-1-0, Cameron Miller,3b-p 2-0-1-0, Caleb Canavan,cr 0-0-0-0, Caden Herman,lf 2-1-1-0. And when I say all over, I mean every corner of the plate. The Red Hurricanes also denied McQueeney his 400th victory as a high school baseball coach. Those feats should satisfy most programs, no matter how crushing the final loss is. "I'd be lying if I said it wasn't frustrating, but it's more frustrating because (of the travel time). We felt amazing., I stopped, took a deep breath, looked around and said, This is unbelievable, Cook said. One of our biggest needs is for Coaches. New Castle's stats have been entered for the 7-1 loss vs. New Palestine on 5/18/2022 5:30 PM. On 4/26, the New Castle varsity baseball team won their home conference game against Central Valley (Monaca, PA) by a score of 4-1. Those thoughts, though, would eventually give way to the realization the Huskies' 2021 season ranks among their best. Coming into the season, New Castle (5-7) was ranked in the top-10 in Class 3A in both the Indiana High School Baseball Coaches Association and Prep Baseball Report team rankings. Registration for the 2023 spring season is OPEN for all recreation divisions! Please send any other questions to [emailprotected]. The better we did, the more people showed up Every day I got 'Thank you' and 'We're proud of you. He struggled with his command, which coach Cooper attributed to nerves and "throwing" instead of "pitching.". If you have any interest in helping as a Head or Assistant Coach, at any level, please email, Please send any registration questions to. * One 55 foot long batting cage * One 35 foot long batting cage On 6/4, the New Castle varsity baseball team won their neutral playoff game against Wawasee (Syracuse, IN) by a score of 9-0. It's what Ball needed to make another push at getting into playing shape, and is an experience that everyone involved will cherish. Rather than "roll over" when down in games, they continue fighting, and that's yielded comeback victories and increased confidence. Nobody was into the practices at all, just kind of show up, we're here for two hours and go home. Key Pennsylvania high school baseball Week 7 games, computer rankings, stat leaders, schedules & scores - live & final. I saw the mayor here. On 5/9, the New Castle varsity baseball team won their home conference game against Blackhawk (Beaver Falls, PA) by a score of 6-5. We felt confident, Miller said of facing Montour again. Memberships, Main Instructors PLAYING UP: Several parents have asked about Playing Up (that is, trying out for a division higher than would be age correct for your player). You will have the ability to enter more than one player to your account. Sure, a few early plays didn't go their way, and maybe a different tone could've been established. While we discourage playing up - safety, maturity, leadership, etc - it is not prohibited. Its a happy feeling.. One of them was the way he was prepared for the interview, the answers to how he was going to teach the situational part of baseball. We are usually a pretty sound defensive team, Lemoncelli said. MIDDLETOWN, Ind. Aydan Decker-Petty lights up when talking about New Castle baseball. Harbor Creek scored its three runs off New Castle pitcher Anthony Miller in the top of the fifth. Next time we get someone on third, now they are going to think about it.. An MRI revealed that his first ankle surgery didn't take and the hole reappeared, forcing him to undergo a similar surgery in April 2021. Brad Pearson led the team for just one season before resigning on March 9. On 4/25, the New Castle varsity baseball team lost their away conference game against Central Valley (Monaca, PA) by a score of 9-8. Coach Cooper said he brought a professionalism to the group as the kids learned how to properly prepare and thinkthe game, which bolstered the performances Decker-Petty, Cooper, Malott and others as the season progressed. * OneJugs pitching machine that throws up to 60 mph. Although Cooper doesn't want to declare postseason success, he said the "skies the limit" for the Trojans if they continue working to improve and not let their record balloon their egos. Montours only run came in the fourth on an RBI single by Sike. Apply to this job. Having played together almost all their lives, these playersknow what they're capable of. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1983 Minnesota Twins Baseball Schedule White Castle Hamburgers at the best online prices at eBay! MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Spring New Castle Hurricanes Varsity Baseball Season. After considerable discussion and careful deliberation, it was determined that this was the best course of action for our membership. Those feats should satisfy most. They lost several close games a season ago, yet they've revamp their approach and won each tight contest thus far. The Red Hurricanes performed like a team whose record was vastly superior to 15-9. VOLUNTEERS / COACHING: As you know, Newcastle Baseball is dependent on its parents who volunteer to help in many areas. We tried to mess up his tempo a little bit but he was good. You can also, Professional training clinic for all coaches, Operation, administrative & insurance costs. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. New Castles Anthony Miller pitches during a PIAA semifinal game against Montour on June 14, 2021, at Neshannock. This is an important topic to everyone involved in PONY, and PONY has sought input from volunteers, parents, and coaches that has helped guide the PONY International Board of Directors to ultimately change the current age determination date for all divisions of PONY baseball to April 30. New Castles Dominic Fornataro, left, and catcher Josh Work celebrate on the field after winning the PIAA Class 4A championship against Wyoming Area on Friday, June 18, 2021 at Penn State. New Castle, the WPIAL champion, ended Harbor Creek's season at 20-4 overall. There's a valid reason it's not better, according to coach Billy Cook. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. New Castle's stats have been entered for the 6-5 win vs. Blackhawk on 5/9/2022 4:00 PM. The problem with some of the other candidates was they'd have to come and (learn) the players a little bit. Wapahani baseball defied expectations in semistate run, loses to Illiana Christian 6-0, New Castle's Derek Tabor wins regional, Dillon Bergum and Riley Bratton advance to state, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Friday, June 18, 2021 | 5:03 PM. "What a great team," McQueeney said. Vernon High School - Fortville New Castle High School N New Palestine High School Pendleton Heights High School S Shelbyville High School Yorktown High School Hoosier Heritage Conference He faced 27 batters and threw 101 pitches. I dont think they smashed him around the ballpark.. Early Bird discount of 10% is available through December 31, 2022. Registration for the 2023 spring season is OPEN for all recreation divisions! Malott (1.730 OPS, 12 RBI's) said the team came together early in the season, recognizedthat there was adversity but refusedto let it break their spirits. The sophomore starter and Notre Dame commit threw a four-hitter and struck out 12, including the last three in order, Monday as New Castle defeated Montour, 3-1, in a PIAA Class 4A semifinal that drew enough fans to surround the field. That is the goal.". The players identified the team's resilient mindset as the reason why. The right-hander struck out the first two Red Hurricanes he faced, only to watch their next 10 batters reach base before he departed. The experience was grueling. "This team is something special," Ball said. #GoTrojans Link: https://2021nchsatheticfanwear.itemorder.com/shop/sale/, Trojans, New Castle students that plan to play for any future Trojan Athletics teams should submit them form below. New Castle's stats have been entered for the 4-2 loss @ Shenango on 5/2/2022 4:00 PM. Fill out the registration form, including Parent information as well as information about your player. Frank McMann was then brought in to lead the program, but quit after just a few days. Montour won twice in the regular season, but New Castle won both in the postseason. We had some blunders early. McQueeney replaced Smith with Austin Vaughn in the bottom of the third. The kids a really good player.. They chose to play differently, play together, and it showed in the way that we played in sectional and regional. New Castle earns school's 1st state baseball title. Coaches and staff running that session will determine whether playing up would make sense for your player. Monday, June 14, 2021 | 7:40 PM. But now, it's time for someone else to take their turn (as Harbor Creek's baseball coach). New Castle coach Bill Cook and pitcher Rocco Bernadina celebrate together on the field after defeating Wyoming Area in the PIAA Class 4A championship game Friday, June 18, 2021 at Penn State. New Castle High School head coach Bill Cook hoists the trophy after defeating Wyoming Area High School in the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Class 4A Championship baseball game . But the Fighting 59ers are a big, intimidating and talented group that hit the cover off the ball from the start. However, the Huskies' rally wasn't enough to avoid the PIAA's 10-run mercy rule and extend a playoff that officially ended shortly before 10 p.m. Hooray. We're rooting for you,'" coach Cooper said. "We want the world, that's for sure. The Red Hurricanes end the championship season with a record of 18-9, ending the campaign with nine consecutive victories. "I like football and basketball and hockey. Key Pennsylvania high school baseball Week 9 games, computer rankings, stat leaders, schedules & scores - live & final. He's not technically retired but hasn't played in the minor leagues since his injury-riddled 2018 season, which led to surgeries to repair a groin impingement and fill a hole in his right ankle. Get similar jobs sent to your email. Coach Cooper's only regret is not getting younger guys more playing time, which he attributed to both the team's abundance of close contests and a talented senior class. On 6/4, the New Castle varsity baseball team won their neutral playoff game against Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger (Fort Wayne, IN) by a score of 5-4.