Senior State Games - West team

Roster for the West Senior Team?

State Games for HS Baseball starts today. There is bound to be a roster for the West Team. Could someone please post the roster. Thanks

 

I am not taking sides with anyone here but in my opinion these coaches only have 20 spots to fill with over a 100 players. There are only so many players the coaches can choose from. When coach Gresham(sp?) and the rest of the coaches look at the list they look for names to jump out at them. For example, Kyle Shelton and Chris Taylor (just examples, nobody take it personal if i didn't mention your wonderful son, these are two guys that I know). When they saw those two names, and with the reputation they have, they pretty much are on the team. Is it right, maybe - maybe not? If I was the coach, I would want those two on my team because they are born leaders. Coaches are looking for guys to go out there and pick everybody up and bring a different level of intensity to the field. They find the ones that will led their team to victory over the East squad and vice versa. There is no reason for anybody out there to be ignored in any way, evey person should have the same opportunity as the rest. I am sorry that your son was(in your opinion) ignored, I am sure coach Gresham has nothing against your son. They had to choose the best 20 to go and win the games, and your son name wasn't one of them. Last year I tried out and didn't make it, was I upset no, because I was on the team that ended up finishing third in Jupiter, Florida and it was the best group of men I have ever played with. Just because your son didn't make the State Games team, life goes on. There are some great AAU teams, camps, legion teams (and the list goes on) out there to get your son the exposure he needs. I am very sorry if your son got shafted, but there are other ways of being seen by the scouts. So in closing, best of luck to everybody that tried out and made it, you will represent us well. To the rest, life goes on and you will find your place in college ball, there are a ton of schools out there looking for you, and you will find the right place for you if you want to continue your baseball career.

Go West!!!!!(No offense East)

 

Thanks Lefty for your well thought post. I love it when a player comes on and makes a great point...especially one that I know and have a great admiration for.

If some of your comment was directed towards mamaslam...have no fear. He has received a terrific scholarship to college and does not need the exposure.

Go West!!!!!

 

Thanks Braves. I have more of a admiration for you and I could wish I could grow up and be like you. You have three great kids and they have two of the most loving parents. Thanks for all you have done for me Braves.

Tell the fisherman he should come down this weekend to do some fishing sometime....

 

Rosters

West Seniors

Chris Engle (did not attend)
Patrick Atwell
Brett Fisher
David Desilva
Micheal Raymond
Reid Fronk
Ryan Basham
Chris Taylor
George Smith
Calvin Teague
Matt Payne
Ben Buchanan
Wes Cogdill
Tim Johnson
Kyle Shelton
William Hightower
Chad Flack
Elliot Arrington
Lee Blalock
Jay McConnell


East Seniors

Grey Gregory
Josh Horton
Daniel Hargrave
Chandler Chambers
J.P. Primus
Bradley Strickland
Reggie Dixon
Lamuel Barwick
Shane French
Kevin Hodges
J.J. Howe
Stephen Batts
Jesse Lewter
Alex Burt
Samuel Champion
Adam DeRatt
Mike Causey
Chris Bland
Bailey Daniels


West Seniors won both games. 8-7; 9-0.
MVP: Wes Cogdill

 

Good job West!!! I was looking at the line-ups and there is so much great talent on both teams. Thats why North Carolina is year in - year out one of the best baseball states, high school and college. Congrats to the West team on two great wins.

 

Thanks for the rosters. Can anyone also list where these players attended high school and where they are going to play in college?

 

West Seniors (I can do some of them)

Chris Engle, Wesleyan (NCSU)
David Desilva, Waddell (Mars Hill)
Micheal Raymond, E Gaston (Belmont-Abbey)
Reid Fronk, Christian (UNC)
Ryan Basham, E Forsyth (Elon)
Chris Taylor, Mt Pleasant (Charlotte)
Matt Payne, Alexander Central (NCSU)
Ben Buchanan, East Meck, (UNC-A)
Wes Cogdill, Wilkes Central (Gardner-Webb)
Tim Johnson, Statesville (UNC-A)
Kyle Shelton, South Meck (UNC)
Chad Flack, E Rutherford (UNC)
Elliot Arrington, South Meck (UNC-A)
Lee Blalock, Sun Valley (Surry CC)
Jay McConnell, E Gaston (Gardner-Webb)

Seniors I'm not as familiar with:
Patrick Atwell
Brett Fisher
George Smith
Calvin Teague
William Hightower

East Seniors

Grey Gregory, Richmond Sr (WCU)
Josh Horton, Orange (UNC)
Daniel Hargrave, Orange HS (UNC-W)
Chandler Chambers, New Hanover (Pfeiffer)
Bradley Strickland, South Columbus (UNC-P)
Reggie Dixon, Kinston (NCSU)
Lamuel Barwick, W Craven (Campbell)
Shane French, Ashley (UNC-W)
Kevin Hodges, JH Rose (UNC-W)
Jesse Lewter, Wakefield (Elon)
Alex Burt, Wakefield HS (Charlotte)
Adam DeRatt, Green Hope (UNC-A)
Mike Causey, Laney (WFU)
Bailey Daniels, Manteo (Louisburg)
Samuel Champion, W Brunswick, Louisburg

J.P. Primus, Garner
Chris Bland
J.J. Howe
Stephen Batts

 

Patrick (South Rowan) has signed to play at Belmont-Abbey next year.

 

NCBBallFan, Thanks for the info on the West Seniors

If you were there could you tell me how the three boys from Mt. Pleasant performed. (Taylor, Smith & Fisher)