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STATE SEMIFINALS: Brock Baseball makes eighth appearance at the state tournament
In their eighth appearance a the UIL State Tournament-- third in four years-- the Brock Eagles baseball team is more than ready to take on Corpus Christi London in the state semifinal matchup. The team hopes to secure their spot in the finals and eventually their first ring since the 2006 season. VYPE DFW takes a look at the program so far this season:
So Far
Starting their season on the right foot, the Brock Eagles have been showcasing their ability to play hard against tough opponents since the start of the season. The team was able to secure several strong, dominant victories in non-district play as they defeated the likes of Kennedale, Alvarado, Brownwood, Wall, Andrews, and more. Behind talented athletes like Jesse Rusinek, Cam Harris, Cole Stanley, Wyatt Shumake, Canon Lightfoot, Hunter Martin, Asa Parenteau, Cooper Massey, Hudson Davis, and more, Brock was able to prepare themselves for another successful district schedule.
Through district play, the Eagles showed no hesitation as they took down the likes of Peaster, Early, Eastland, Millsap, Dublin, and more in order to post an undefeated 14-0 district record and finish at the top of their district standings. After proving their ability to shut down opponents in the regular season, the team took to the offseason to continue their run toward the state tournament. So far in the playoffs, the team has sent Bowie, Clyde, Holliday, Liberty, and Jacksboro packing in order to punch their ticket to the UIL Baseball State Tournament.
What to Expect
The team has lost only two games all season while outscoring their opponents by a combined 245 runs so far this season. With a 94% winning percentage and the heart of champions, Brock already knows what it takes to continue on their run this season. Under the careful guidance of head coach Koby Page and assistant coaches Dane Bennett, Ryne Onsurez, and Randell Coleman, this team isn't worried about taking on Corpus Christi London-- who boasts a 39-3 record this season. Fans can expect Brock to fight hard through the semifinals match with early and timely hits.
STATE SEMIFINALS: Grapevine heads back to the state tournament
For the first time in seven seasons, the Grapevine Mustangs baseball program is making their way back to the UIL Baseball State Tournament. As the team prepares to take on Leander Rouse, VYPE DFW takes a look at their season so far!
So Far
With only five losses to their name this season, the Mustangs have made it their mission to take down the opponents that get in their way of success this year. Posting a 38-5 overall record (13-1 in district play), the team has recorded an outstanding 88% winning percentage while outscoring their opponents by a combined 240 runs so far this season. Their run of excellence began early this year as they started their season with a statement 13-1 victory over Cigarroa in non-district play.
Moving through their non-district opponents and focusing on district, the team powered through as they took down the likes of Birdbille, Denton Ryan, Lake Dallas, Argyle, Denton, and more; securing their spot in the playoffs with the hopes of making it a deep run. So far, the team has been able to showcase a dominant style of play over the likes of Mansfield Timberview, Justin Northwest, Wichita Falls Rider, Lubbock-Cooper, and, most recently, Argyle in order to set their sights on the state tournament.
What to Expect
The team is hunting for a semifinal victory as they enter the state tournament against a tough Leander Rouse team that boasts a 34-9 overall record. Led by the likes of Zackary Goldstein, Brenton Lee, Colin Park, Luke Schreyer, Luke Bajaj, Blaine Swartz, and other talented athletes, the Mustangs have what it takes to put in a strong effort. Looking to play with smooth defense while the offense makes timely hits, Grapevine fans can expect this squad to do whatever it takes to make it to the next stage of the tournament-- the finals!