Bucks vs Hazel Green 4/25/08 Part 3

Well there you have it... It was an exciting game to say the least. I hope you and the kids got some enjoyment out of reliving the game. If you would like to get a DVD of this game just let me know. And I'll get a little better as the camera man as we move along in the season. Thanks and Go Bucks!!!

Bucks vs Hazel Green 4/25/08 Part 2

Bucks vs Hazel Green 4/25/08 Part 1

The first in a three part series.

Apology

Jill and I would like to sincerely apologize for what occurred at the Hazel Green game and our actions. Our kids played a great game and deserve the recognition for doing such. Let's put the emphasis on how well the Bucks played and not on the actions of Jill, I or anyone else involved.

Josh's ear looks horrible, but he is going to be fine. We watched the footage and Josh is trying to catch the ball coming from 2nd base when the player running from third plows him from the side spinning Josh and the ball hits him square in the ear.

You may have noticed that we are showing this game as a tie instead of a 1 run game in favor of HG. That is because after watching the footage Tony will most likely protest the game. Again , we apologize to each and everyone of you.

Bucks Tie Hazel Green in Extra Innings 5-5

Hey Buck's fans!!!! Well Tuesday's game with Hazel Green was full of excitement... On the diamond and outside the fence. With the Bucks down two games they came to play ball.... and play some ball they did. The Bucks pulled out their secret weapon Brian Marsh as starting pitcher. Man has this kid got an arm. Brian was also all over the infield playing some great defense as well. But he wasn't the only one that showed up to play...the entire team played outstanding ball. The defense has really come together with beautiful throws to first from third by Taylor and an outstanding infield pop fly catch from Cameron. The outfield was on their toes as well stopping everything that came their way. Our closing pitcher Justin, really showed some maturity and closed the game out in extra innings with the Bucks and Hazel Green tied 5-5.

Hazel Green is no slouch ball team. These kids are well organized and known hitters. But the Bucks would not be intimidated and held on to keep the game tied. As I watch these boys improve week after week I have to believe they are starting to get the confidence they lacked the first games of the season. The game day jitters are not such a distraction and the mistakes are fewer and fewer. We play Hazel Green again tonight and I know the Bucks can pull this one out.

We seem to have a shouting match going with the Hazel Green fans. So Buck's Bleacher Broads.... LET'S MAKE SOME NOISE!!!... But let's be civil... we need you in the stands not in the parking lot with two county deputies hauling you off to jail... The BBB's are not the only ones that can make some noise... All Buck fans hoop and hollar for our boys tonight. Let's make Hazel Green think they're back in New Market. Go Bucks!!!!

E-mail Addresses and Fundraiser

Four Announcements I would like to make....

1. I would like to get the email addresses of all the parents on the team so I can send out updates.
2. We have started our fundraiser selling Dominos Pizza Cards for $10.00. Please support the Bucks by selling at least 10 cards. $9.00 of each card sold goes to the Bucks for new equipment, trophies, banquet and tournament fees.
3. I finally got my Video Recorder, so now we can get some live action shots on the blog for your viewing enjoyment.
4. I will have the results and write up for Tuesday night's game along with pics on the blog sometime tomorrow.

I hope everyone had a great time at last night's game....Looks like my Dad will be put on injured reserve after being hit with a foul ball last night.... Even though his ankle is swollen, black and blue... he is going to be alright... Go Bucks!

Big Game Tonight Bucks!!!

Alright Bucks, we are down two games. I know you guys have it in you to win. You are all terrific ball players. Standing around at practice last night, I saw something that I knew you could do.... HIT! The Bucks have some great hitters. Don't swing at junk tonight and listen to the coaches. Play great defense.... Mistakes got us in the last game and I've seen you guys at practice... You guys play great. Just keep your heads UP and IN the game. Go Bucks!!!! We are Proud of you!!

Bucks 4, Mt. Carmel 9

It was a beautiful afternoon for a game of baseball. I don't think we can say the same for the field...Man the field was ugly. The Bucks started off HOT with Cameron starting pitcher. 3 up, 3 down. Then our boys got hot with the bats hitting hard line drives inside the foul lines. The Bucks were shining and leading 4-0. The second inning, Mt. Carmel fights back with an unanswered five runs. The Bucks kept their head up and played great ball, but a few mistakes hurt the Bucks and they just couldn't get back in the game. You have to give credit to the Mt. Carmel team, they never gave up and came back with 4 more unanswered runs in the last two innings. The Bucks fought hard, but again mistakes kept the Bucks from catching up. No matter what the scores shows, the Bucks are improving and will win one soon. The day was beautiful, the crowd was in it and exciting, the coaches kept their cool, and the players had fun and played good baseball.

I want to apologize for being so vocal at the games. I guess I'm a pretty competitive person along with my wife and those other crazy broads sitting on the bleachers.... Love ya all Bleacher Broads.... HA! Sounds like we have a new name for our cheering section Coach Tony. The Bucks Bleacher Broads!!!! Has a nice ring doesn't it. Bill, Bring that boy to practice Monday. OK, seriously don't forget baseball practice Monday at 6:30 and the next game is Tuesday, 6:00 at New Market Field 1. I have also included some new pics from today's game so check out the Pics Links. Again you should tell by these pics, that I either need a better camera or somebody with a better camera to take some pics for me. Go Bucks!!!! Let's get'em Tuesday!!!

Team Trading Cards Anyone?

First, let me start off by saying consessions stand duties are not all that bad. I actually had a pretty good time. So parents that dread the idea.... It's not so bad. Jump in and volunteer. Ok, so to the question at hand... Team Trading Cards Anyone? I had this idea that I wanted to put in front of you. I would like to put together a set of baseball cards of our team to give the guys at the end of the season. Again, help in this matter is greatly appreciated. I'm going to check into the cost of having them color printed on cardboard stock just like real baseball cards. When I was a kid you could order trading cards of yourself. I thought we could take it one step further and give them there own set of the entire team and coaches. Here is a sample of what I am working on..... More information to come....

I'm having so much fun being a team parent, watching these kids play baseball, updating this blog, and getting to know all of you... the Fans! If you like the idea of the cards, please comment or shoot me an email at james_stovall@bellsouth.net. I would love to hear what you think!

NEW LINK!!! Bucks Baseball Pics

Hello Buck's Fans!!! I have included a new link where you can find the pictures posted for your enjoyment. These pictures can be downloaded so you can share them with friends and family. Again, sorry about the Meridianville pics..... I promise it will get better... :)

Bucks vs Meridianville Pics

Well not so good news. I took some pics at the game last night and due to the poor quality of my camera.... well they just came out horrible. Please, if anyone has a camera that takes good night photos please bring it to the next night game so we can get some good stills. I will be getting a digital cam recorder soon and it will take great stills at night, but it will also take great video for me to post so you guys can watch highlights of the games over and over again. I will go ahead and post the photos I have from last nights game tomorrow and maybe you can make out who's who. I don't know about the rest of you fans, but I am having a great time watching our kids learn and play the game of baseball. Let's keep cheering on those Bucks! GO BUCKS!!!

Bucks Baseball DVD

Hey Buck Fans! I have a wonderful idea that I want to propose to the parents of the players. I would like to put a season DVD together with live action video, stills and music to give to the team at the end of the season and also provide extra copies to parents to give to relatives that could not attend. If you are like me, you have brothers and sisters, grandparents, uncles and aunts who live away and can't make it to the games. What a great way to share a little bit of Buck's Baseball with the ones you love. I have a Mac and some great DVD editing software and would contribute my time to making a great DVD for our kids to remember. Man, I wish they would have had the technology of today back when I played ball.

If anyone would like to join me in taking pictures and video please feel free. We need some of practices and games. I would like to interview each player and some of the fans to add a personal touch to the DVD. My email address is James_Stovall@Bellsouth.net if you have any questions. I would also like to get your email addresses so I can send out Buck's Blog updates. Thanks!!!!

Bucks Played Great Ball Despite 11-2 Loss

The Bucks played Meridianville tonight in the intense cold for their first game of the season. You could feel the excitement and nervousness in our boys or that could have been just their teeth chattering. Even though the Bucks lost 11-2 it was great to see the team in action. Taylor, was our starting pitcher and threw some real smoke to the plate the first two innings. Justin came in the 3rd and 4th innings to close out the game and he threw some terrific pitches as well. There were a few calls from Blue that did not go our way and you could really sense the frustration from the fans and the players. After Blue got the crowd settled down, he reversed one call and called Brian SAFE at home as the Meridianville catcher dropped the ball on the tag. But after all was said and done, the Bucks played great baseball and never got down. The Bucks played with a lot of heart tonight. Remember Bucks, we get to play these guys again.

WOW, can that David "The Flash" Ray run! He stole two bases and ran down a player at third from the outfield. Adam stole two bases but was hung out to dry on third as the Bucks struck out. Josh made two outs at home plate that truly made his father ecstatic (I'm his dad...shhhhhhhh).

I hope to get the stats from tonights game posted over the next few days as well as a few pics. Also, if anyone has a really good digital camera and would like to take some pics at the games for the website, I could really use the help. I've been using my daughter's camera and it doesn't have the best quality, especially at night. We will also be adding some video from the games shortly.

Please, don't forget we need five volunteer parents for Thursday nights practice for concessions.... It is the Bucks turn and it is from 5:30 to park closing.

Best Game Ever!!!

Check out this cool video of a Little League Game turned Major League. Great Story and fun for the kids to watch.

Practice Scheduled For Tuesday at 6:30

Buck's Practice has been rescheduled for Tuesday @ 6:30 at Sharon Johnston Park.

Click here for directions to Sharon Johnston Park

The ballfields are located at the back of the second entrance close to the lake.

2 Bucks Caught At "The Joe"

"Two Bucks" is the cost of a 2008 Huntsville Stars Program and half the cost of a large coke at Joe Davis Stadium. It is also what we caught trying out for the Stars Sunday. Huntsville Stars Manager Don Money said, "They are great baseball players, but maybe a little too young for all the travel to away games. Their mother's would really miss them!"

A couple of our Bucks, Logan and Josh bumped into each other at the Stars Game Sunday. Every Sunday home game the Huntsville Stars let the kids play catch on the field thirty minutes before the game. Josh and Logan had a great time throwing the baseball, getting autographs and watching the Stars win 1-0 against the Mississippi Braves. The Stars are 4-0 in regular season and first in their division. Go Bucks and Go Stars!!!!!

Bucks 0, Mother Nature 3

What a beginning to the season.... Old Mother Nature is laying a whoopin on the Bucks. The Bucks had to cancel their game on Opening Day much to the chagrin of many of the players and coaches. Then the scrimmage against Central last Thursday was canceled due to the rain and wet conditions on good old field Numero Uno. And now, our first game of the season has been canceled, because, well again, Mother Nature just can't stand to lose, especially to Coach Tony.

Hold your heads up Bucks...We'll get to play soon. I talked with Tony tonight and he is trying to get another scrimmage setup with Central so we can get some good practice in before our next game. Oh, and we will play a make-up game against Meridianville towards the end of the season... We'll get all 12 regular season games in.

I hope to give you some news soon about fund raising or sponsorships for New Market Recreational Center. I played at this field when I was a kid as many others have and there are things we can do to make the park better for our children and others. Some of the items we are looking at are Tarps for the fields, for days like today so we can put something on the scoreboard against Mother Nature. :) Again, that is coming soon. Hope to see everyone at our next practice!!!

Practice and Game Schedules

Bucks Practice and Game schedules were handed out at Monday night's practice. For your convenience I have included those schedules on our Blog. The Bucks had a great practice Monday night. The guys were really hitting the balls and making some great defensive plays. I talked with Coach Tony after the practice and he felt it was the best practice we have had so far. Coach Tony and Coach Steve are on a business trip Tuesday and will return on Wednesday. Practice will be this Thursday 7:00 - 9:00. We also need to have five parents on Thursday April 17th and five parents on Monday May 5th to work concessions. Both dates the times will be 5:30 to close. Let's go ahead and get our volunteers scheduled so we can get our list together. Thanks!

Opening Day!!!!

Opening Day at New Market started out cold and wet for the Bucks, and all it did was get colder and wetter. But the cold and rain would not stop the festivities. We were honored to have the Buckhorn Jr. ROTC carry the flags during the Star Spangled Banner.

The Bucks were introduced and walked the diamond in front of a excited crowd of family, friends and fans. The boys looked great in their blue and gold uniforms. Coach Tony wanted the Bucks to start warming up for their 11:00 game, so the guys start loosening up their arms, when the bottom dropped out. The rain drops were the size of baseballs. The Bucks were a little upset being deprived of there game, but some of them went on to have a good time playing the games the New Market Rec had setup.

Check out more photos of Opening Day at http://community.webshots.com/album/562960598fuCfjx