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PALMETTO PANTHERS Close Out the 2009 Season
When Coach Klekotka first came to Palmetto, he took over a program that had no focus; a program that was in desperate need of leadership. As is human nature, the players and parents were skeptical when he arrived. After all, the devil you know is better than the angel you don’t! Who is Coach Klekotka? What would be his plans? It was important to establish goals and routines if the Palmetto Baseball program was to change direction, from loser to winner, from pretender to contender. As soon as the opportunity presented itself, we asked Coach K what his goal was for the Palmetto Panthers Baseball program. He replied simply, “To win the last game.”
Five words. To win the last game. In the hunt for a State Championship, only one team will win the last game. Along the way, all others will fall. But whether determined by fate, talent or both, only the best teams will be in the hunt. Coming off a dramatic victory over South Dade for the 2009 District 16-6A Championship, our Palmetto Panthers lined up Tuesday night to face a resurgent Ferguson team, winners of the 2009 GMAC Championship, in a Region 4-6A quarterfinal match.
On a crisp spring night at Robbie Smith Field with a strong wind blowing in from center field, both teams would manage seven hits, but this battle would be won on the field, not at the plate. Inning after inning the Panthers would put runners on base, only to leave them stranded. By the top of the fourth, Ferguson had taken advantage of four costly Palmetto errors in building a 6 – 0 lead. In the bottom of the sixth, down 6 – 3 and with one run in, the Panthers managed their only serious threat of the game, bringing the tying run to the plate with runners at first and third and Lou Montesinos at bat. But the first base Umpire would take the bat out of his hands on a questionable pick-off call. Fate? When the last out was recorded, the final score was Ferguson – 8, Palmetto – 3.
As we close out our 2009 season, let’s take a moment to remember our seniors and wish them well in their future endeavors. In their four years at Palmetto, these young men played a major role in creating the winning tradition we now take for granted. This senior class has been part of a 2006 District 16-6A Championship, a 2006 GMAC Championship, a 2007 District 16-6A Championship, a 2007 Region 4-6A Championship, a 2007 State Final Four Appearance, and a 2009 District 16-6A Championship. Congratulations! As you leave us, we thank you for all the good times we shared, for bringing our families together, but more, for your values, and for the pride and commitment you demonstrated tirelessly and now pass on to those who will follow you. May they too have the good fortune to be in the hunt to win the last game!
ORIGINALLY POSTED 4/22/09
When Coach Klekotka first came to Palmetto, he took over a program that had no focus; a program that was in desperate need of leadership. As is human nature, the players and parents were skeptical when he arrived. After all, the devil you know is better than the angel you don’t! Who is Coach Klekotka? What would be his plans? It was important to establish goals and routines if the Palmetto Baseball program was to change direction, from loser to winner, from pretender to contender. As soon as the opportunity presented itself, we asked Coach K what his goal was for the Palmetto Panthers Baseball program. He replied simply, “To win the last game.”
Five words. To win the last game. In the hunt for a State Championship, only one team will win the last game. Along the way, all others will fall. But whether determined by fate, talent or both, only the best teams will be in the hunt. Coming off a dramatic victory over South Dade for the 2009 District 16-6A Championship, our Palmetto Panthers lined up Tuesday night to face a resurgent Ferguson team, winners of the 2009 GMAC Championship, in a Region 4-6A quarterfinal match.
On a crisp spring night at Robbie Smith Field with a strong wind blowing in from center field, both teams would manage seven hits, but this battle would be won on the field, not at the plate. Inning after inning the Panthers would put runners on base, only to leave them stranded. By the top of the fourth, Ferguson had taken advantage of four costly Palmetto errors in building a 6 – 0 lead. In the bottom of the sixth, down 6 – 3 and with one run in, the Panthers managed their only serious threat of the game, bringing the tying run to the plate with runners at first and third and Lou Montesinos at bat. But the first base Umpire would take the bat out of his hands on a questionable pick-off call. Fate? When the last out was recorded, the final score was Ferguson – 8, Palmetto – 3.
As we close out our 2009 season, let’s take a moment to remember our seniors and wish them well in their future endeavors. In their four years at Palmetto, these young men played a major role in creating the winning tradition we now take for granted. This senior class has been part of a 2006 District 16-6A Championship, a 2006 GMAC Championship, a 2007 District 16-6A Championship, a 2007 Region 4-6A Championship, a 2007 State Final Four Appearance, and a 2009 District 16-6A Championship. Congratulations! As you leave us, we thank you for all the good times we shared, for bringing our families together, but more, for your values, and for the pride and commitment you demonstrated tirelessly and now pass on to those who will follow you. May they too have the good fortune to be in the hunt to win the last game!
ORIGINALLY POSTED 4/22/09
PALMETTO PANTHERS win 2009 District 16-6A Title
Palmetto – 1 South Dade – 0
In baseball going three for four is considered a good day. On Thursday, April 30, 2009, the Palmetto Panthers won their third District 16-6A title in the last four years and it was a Great Day! Tradition implies many things: attitude, consistency and achievement, but it also carries with it a history of winning. On this day, the 2009 Palmetto Panthers would be challenged to continue the winning tradition of Panthers baseball and they would meet that challenge.
In 2009, timing was not always on the Panthers side. On many occasions, in many clutch situations, the Gods of Baseball failed to shine or our favored sons. But today would be different. On a beautiful South Florida day, tailor-made for baseball, both teams stepped onto the field to do battle. Palmetto versus South Dade. Klekotka versus Burnside. Keebler versus Roush. The Star Spangled Banner ushered in the game. Play Ball!
The Panthers took the field and South Dade sent their lead off batter to the plate, Brandon Roush, the opposing pitcher. On the first pitch of the game, Roush sent the ball through the hole to right field for a single. The South Dade crowd erupted. Was this an indication of how the game would go? Not if the Panthers had something to say about it. Keebler settled down and the Panthers responded by retiring the next three batters.
In the bottom half of the first, Kevin Karpiak led off for the Panthers. Karpiak was quickly followed by Bones Delgado. Both would fall victim to Roush’s change up, striking out to begin the game for the Panthers. Roush was on and the Panthers’ fans were stunned. Luis Montesinos stepped up to the plate. Roush delivered the first pitch for a ball. With the Panthers’ crowd chanting “Loooouuu,” Roush delivered again. With one mighty swing of the bat, Montesinos sent the ball on a laser into the scoreboard in right center field. Palmetto - 1, South Dade - 0.
In the top of the second, South Dade put two runners on base as Dauce Pozo singled, stole second and Richie Gonzalez walked. But with two out, David Lugo flied out to center to end the threat. In the bottom half of the second, Ryan Arrick doubled to left field with two outs, but the Panthers were unable to bring him in.
Matt Baldwin led off the third for the Buccaneers with an infield single. Brandon Roush, who opened the game with a single, hit the ball hard up the middle on an 0 and 1 pitch. Montesinos made a diving stop of the ball but there would be no play as another infield single was registered. With two on and no outs, Jason Webb laid down a perfect bunt to third. Once again there would be no play as the Buccaneers had their third infield hit of the inning. The bases were loaded with no outs and the Panthers were in trouble. Robert Case stepped up to the plate. Two pitches and two swings brought the count to 0 and 2. On the next pitch, Case popped up to third. With one out, South Dade’s clean-up hitter, Kevin LittleJohn, entered the batter’s box. With the count at one strike, LittleJohn hit the next pitch to Bones Delgado who tagged out Webb running to second and threw the ball to Max Halasz at first to complete the double play.
Keebler retired the side in the fourth inning on nine pitches. In the bottom of the inning, the Panthers again threatened as Brian Roche singled and Ryan Arrick walked, but Kevin Roush scattered three strikeouts in the inning to end the Panther threat.
In the top of the fifth, lefty David Lugo smashed the first pitch from Keebler up the middle. As Keebler was finishing his pitching motion, he reached back to his right, bare handing the ball and completed the throw to first for the out. Matt Baldwin flied out to Karpiak for the second out. But with two outs, Brandon Roush drew a walk and Jason Webb stroked a double. Coach Smith called time and approached the mound. The stage was again set. With Robert Case at the plate, and the count 1 and 2, Case hit a grounder to third baseman Brian Roche who threw the ball to first for the final out.
In the sixth inning, South Dade would again come up empty. With two on and only one out, Richie Gonzalez was up to bat. Keebler used his fastball to set up Gonzalez before getting him to bite on his curve. Strike three. Yer out! But the Buccaneers kept their hopes alive by putting the Panthers down one-two-three in the bottom of the inning, setting up the final frame.
The Panthers took the field in the top of the seventh, knowing they were only three outs away from reclaiming the District title. The Buccaneers would be bringing up the top of their order. Keebler struck out Matt Baldwin to open the seventh. The crowd roared! Brand Roush, who had been on base his previous three trips to the plate, hit a grounder to third. Brian Roche fielded the ball, but threw high to first. Max Halasz, defying gravity, leaped to snatch the ball out of the air and found the bag on his decent to record out number two. The crowd rose to their feet! Jason Webb stepped up to the plate. With two strikes, Webb hit the ball hard to first and was safe. Once again, Robert Case stepped up to the plate with runners on base, only this time he represented the Buccaneers last hope. Keebler delivered…Case swung…fly ball to center…one pitch…third out…Game Over! The Baseball Gods were once again shining on the Palmetto Panthers.
Palmetto – 1 South Dade – 0
In baseball going three for four is considered a good day. On Thursday, April 30, 2009, the Palmetto Panthers won their third District 16-6A title in the last four years and it was a Great Day! Tradition implies many things: attitude, consistency and achievement, but it also carries with it a history of winning. On this day, the 2009 Palmetto Panthers would be challenged to continue the winning tradition of Panthers baseball and they would meet that challenge.
In 2009, timing was not always on the Panthers side. On many occasions, in many clutch situations, the Gods of Baseball failed to shine or our favored sons. But today would be different. On a beautiful South Florida day, tailor-made for baseball, both teams stepped onto the field to do battle. Palmetto versus South Dade. Klekotka versus Burnside. Keebler versus Roush. The Star Spangled Banner ushered in the game. Play Ball!
The Panthers took the field and South Dade sent their lead off batter to the plate, Brandon Roush, the opposing pitcher. On the first pitch of the game, Roush sent the ball through the hole to right field for a single. The South Dade crowd erupted. Was this an indication of how the game would go? Not if the Panthers had something to say about it. Keebler settled down and the Panthers responded by retiring the next three batters.
In the bottom half of the first, Kevin Karpiak led off for the Panthers. Karpiak was quickly followed by Bones Delgado. Both would fall victim to Roush’s change up, striking out to begin the game for the Panthers. Roush was on and the Panthers’ fans were stunned. Luis Montesinos stepped up to the plate. Roush delivered the first pitch for a ball. With the Panthers’ crowd chanting “Loooouuu,” Roush delivered again. With one mighty swing of the bat, Montesinos sent the ball on a laser into the scoreboard in right center field. Palmetto - 1, South Dade - 0.
In the top of the second, South Dade put two runners on base as Dauce Pozo singled, stole second and Richie Gonzalez walked. But with two out, David Lugo flied out to center to end the threat. In the bottom half of the second, Ryan Arrick doubled to left field with two outs, but the Panthers were unable to bring him in.
Matt Baldwin led off the third for the Buccaneers with an infield single. Brandon Roush, who opened the game with a single, hit the ball hard up the middle on an 0 and 1 pitch. Montesinos made a diving stop of the ball but there would be no play as another infield single was registered. With two on and no outs, Jason Webb laid down a perfect bunt to third. Once again there would be no play as the Buccaneers had their third infield hit of the inning. The bases were loaded with no outs and the Panthers were in trouble. Robert Case stepped up to the plate. Two pitches and two swings brought the count to 0 and 2. On the next pitch, Case popped up to third. With one out, South Dade’s clean-up hitter, Kevin LittleJohn, entered the batter’s box. With the count at one strike, LittleJohn hit the next pitch to Bones Delgado who tagged out Webb running to second and threw the ball to Max Halasz at first to complete the double play.
Keebler retired the side in the fourth inning on nine pitches. In the bottom of the inning, the Panthers again threatened as Brian Roche singled and Ryan Arrick walked, but Kevin Roush scattered three strikeouts in the inning to end the Panther threat.
In the top of the fifth, lefty David Lugo smashed the first pitch from Keebler up the middle. As Keebler was finishing his pitching motion, he reached back to his right, bare handing the ball and completed the throw to first for the out. Matt Baldwin flied out to Karpiak for the second out. But with two outs, Brandon Roush drew a walk and Jason Webb stroked a double. Coach Smith called time and approached the mound. The stage was again set. With Robert Case at the plate, and the count 1 and 2, Case hit a grounder to third baseman Brian Roche who threw the ball to first for the final out.
In the sixth inning, South Dade would again come up empty. With two on and only one out, Richie Gonzalez was up to bat. Keebler used his fastball to set up Gonzalez before getting him to bite on his curve. Strike three. Yer out! But the Buccaneers kept their hopes alive by putting the Panthers down one-two-three in the bottom of the inning, setting up the final frame.
The Panthers took the field in the top of the seventh, knowing they were only three outs away from reclaiming the District title. The Buccaneers would be bringing up the top of their order. Keebler struck out Matt Baldwin to open the seventh. The crowd roared! Brand Roush, who had been on base his previous three trips to the plate, hit a grounder to third. Brian Roche fielded the ball, but threw high to first. Max Halasz, defying gravity, leaped to snatch the ball out of the air and found the bag on his decent to record out number two. The crowd rose to their feet! Jason Webb stepped up to the plate. With two strikes, Webb hit the ball hard to first and was safe. Once again, Robert Case stepped up to the plate with runners on base, only this time he represented the Buccaneers last hope. Keebler delivered…Case swung…fly ball to center…one pitch…third out…Game Over! The Baseball Gods were once again shining on the Palmetto Panthers.
Panthers Split at Orlando National Classic
The Panthers started strong at the Orlando National Classic by defeating a tough Jensen Beach team behind a strong performance by Senior Matt Longfield. Longfield pitched 4 and 2/3 scoreless innings and Jon Keebler pitched 2 and 1/3 to pick up the save in the 3-1 victory. Lou Montesinos, Ryan Arrick and Danny Iturrey each had doubles in the tilt and Hunter Decamp went 2 for 3. Arrick’s double in the fourth plated Iturrey and Eric Santana, running for the catcher, scored on a wild pitch to put the Panthers up 2-0 after four complete. The Panthers scored again in the 5th on a Brian Roache fielder’s choice to finish the scoring. Keebler then took command striking out 5 over the final two frames.
In the second game the Panthers throttled an overmatched Coral Shores team 15 to 3 banging out 14 hits in the lopsided affair. Kevin Karpiak, David Lee and Iturrey each had two hits. Lou Montesinos went three for four and scored three times. Arrick, DeCamp and Ben Sarason each had two RBI’s. Junior John Keebler picked up the win adding four more strike outs, giving him a two day total of nine K’s. Kevin Karpiak led off the first inning with a triple to center field and scored on Montesinos’ single up the middle. The Panthers would score three more runs in the top of the first to open a 4-0 lead.
Coral Shores answered with two runs in the bottom of the first to make the score 4-2 but the Panthers bats would stay hot as David Lee lead of the second with a triple and scored on Karpiak’s single up the middle. The Panthers would tack on ten more runs over the next three innings. Key RBI base hits by Santana and Renouf in the fifth put the game out of reach and invoked the mercy rule.
After two wins, the Panthers were poised to lock down a spot in the championship game. However, the local Olympia Titans brought that possibility to an abrupt end. The Titans jumped out to an 8-0 lead in the first inning and would tack on 8 more in the sixth to close out a lopsided 19-4 victory. The Panthers defense was porous at best, as they committed seven errors in six innings. The loss put the Panthers into the third place game versus South Fork, Virginia, where the Panthers would take a 2-1 lead in the sixth inning and continued to have late-inning let downs as they gave up eight runs in the top of the sixth while committing six errors. The Panthers would score three more in the bottom of the seventh, but it was not enough. The final score was 9-5. Roach and Montesinos had RBI’s. Montesinos went 2 for 3 and Roach had 3 hits in 4 at bats. Junior Jacob Marcus threw four innings of solid baseball, striking out 3 over 4 innings of work. Panthers returned to Miami with a 15-4 record, prepared to finish district play.
ORIGINALLY POSTED 5/3/09
The Panthers started strong at the Orlando National Classic by defeating a tough Jensen Beach team behind a strong performance by Senior Matt Longfield. Longfield pitched 4 and 2/3 scoreless innings and Jon Keebler pitched 2 and 1/3 to pick up the save in the 3-1 victory. Lou Montesinos, Ryan Arrick and Danny Iturrey each had doubles in the tilt and Hunter Decamp went 2 for 3. Arrick’s double in the fourth plated Iturrey and Eric Santana, running for the catcher, scored on a wild pitch to put the Panthers up 2-0 after four complete. The Panthers scored again in the 5th on a Brian Roache fielder’s choice to finish the scoring. Keebler then took command striking out 5 over the final two frames.
In the second game the Panthers throttled an overmatched Coral Shores team 15 to 3 banging out 14 hits in the lopsided affair. Kevin Karpiak, David Lee and Iturrey each had two hits. Lou Montesinos went three for four and scored three times. Arrick, DeCamp and Ben Sarason each had two RBI’s. Junior John Keebler picked up the win adding four more strike outs, giving him a two day total of nine K’s. Kevin Karpiak led off the first inning with a triple to center field and scored on Montesinos’ single up the middle. The Panthers would score three more runs in the top of the first to open a 4-0 lead.
Coral Shores answered with two runs in the bottom of the first to make the score 4-2 but the Panthers bats would stay hot as David Lee lead of the second with a triple and scored on Karpiak’s single up the middle. The Panthers would tack on ten more runs over the next three innings. Key RBI base hits by Santana and Renouf in the fifth put the game out of reach and invoked the mercy rule.
After two wins, the Panthers were poised to lock down a spot in the championship game. However, the local Olympia Titans brought that possibility to an abrupt end. The Titans jumped out to an 8-0 lead in the first inning and would tack on 8 more in the sixth to close out a lopsided 19-4 victory. The Panthers defense was porous at best, as they committed seven errors in six innings. The loss put the Panthers into the third place game versus South Fork, Virginia, where the Panthers would take a 2-1 lead in the sixth inning and continued to have late-inning let downs as they gave up eight runs in the top of the sixth while committing six errors. The Panthers would score three more in the bottom of the seventh, but it was not enough. The final score was 9-5. Roach and Montesinos had RBI’s. Montesinos went 2 for 3 and Roach had 3 hits in 4 at bats. Junior Jacob Marcus threw four innings of solid baseball, striking out 3 over 4 innings of work. Panthers returned to Miami with a 15-4 record, prepared to finish district play.
ORIGINALLY POSTED 5/3/09
Iturrey Named to Orlando National Classic All-Tournament Team
Danny Iturrey went 6 for 10 and scored six times at the Orlando National Classic and was named to the all-tournament team.
Danny Iturrey went 6 for 10 and scored six times at the Orlando National Classic and was named to the all-tournament team.
16 & Under Panthers Win First Two Games in Playoff Tournament
On Saturday, April 24, the Panthers defeated Westland, 3 – 2, behind the strong pitching of Colin Zargham and Paul Nappier. Zargham went the first four innings, keeping the Wildcat hitters off balance with his plus curveball and spotting his fastball. Nappier came in and was just as effective, limiting the Wildcats to one hit. At the plate, the Panthers were paced by Jake Molkentin who had two hits and a stolen base. The play of the game was in the seventh inning with the score tied at two, no outs and a runner on first. Dakota Ligman was given the bunt sign to sacrifice Justin Guzman to second base. Ligman laid down a perfect bunt which was fielded by the first baseman. Ligman then stopped running, forcing the first baseman to come after him and finally tag him out. With great base running, Guzman was able to make it all the way to third and eventually score the winning run.
On Sunday, April 25, the Panthers defeated Hialeah, 4 - 0. The Panthers were led on the mound by Jake Molkentin who threw a complete game with 12 strikeouts. From the first inning, Molkentin was in control, mixing up his fastball, curve and changeup. He received help in the field with a strong play by Conley Diaz in centerfield. In the fourth inning and the game scoreless, Hialeah had a runner on first with two outs. The batter hit the ball into left center for a single. With Diaz hustling to get to the ball, the runner on first headed for third but a strong throw from Diaz to the third baseman ended the inning. In the top of the sixth inning Diaz was also the star at the plate, leading off with a homerun over the right field fence to give the Panthers the lead. The Panthers went on to add three more runs to make the final score 4 - 0.
ORIGINALLY POSTED 4/30
On Saturday, April 24, the Panthers defeated Westland, 3 – 2, behind the strong pitching of Colin Zargham and Paul Nappier. Zargham went the first four innings, keeping the Wildcat hitters off balance with his plus curveball and spotting his fastball. Nappier came in and was just as effective, limiting the Wildcats to one hit. At the plate, the Panthers were paced by Jake Molkentin who had two hits and a stolen base. The play of the game was in the seventh inning with the score tied at two, no outs and a runner on first. Dakota Ligman was given the bunt sign to sacrifice Justin Guzman to second base. Ligman laid down a perfect bunt which was fielded by the first baseman. Ligman then stopped running, forcing the first baseman to come after him and finally tag him out. With great base running, Guzman was able to make it all the way to third and eventually score the winning run.
On Sunday, April 25, the Panthers defeated Hialeah, 4 - 0. The Panthers were led on the mound by Jake Molkentin who threw a complete game with 12 strikeouts. From the first inning, Molkentin was in control, mixing up his fastball, curve and changeup. He received help in the field with a strong play by Conley Diaz in centerfield. In the fourth inning and the game scoreless, Hialeah had a runner on first with two outs. The batter hit the ball into left center for a single. With Diaz hustling to get to the ball, the runner on first headed for third but a strong throw from Diaz to the third baseman ended the inning. In the top of the sixth inning Diaz was also the star at the plate, leading off with a homerun over the right field fence to give the Panthers the lead. The Panthers went on to add three more runs to make the final score 4 - 0.
ORIGINALLY POSTED 4/30
DELGADO Handcuffs Coral Gables PANTHERS Post 10th Win
Over the decades, fans of high school baseball and the University of Miami Hurricanes have had opportunities to see some great baseball and some outstanding individual performances. This past Friday night was one of those nights, as Casey Delgado turned in a gem, pitching a complete game shutout against the Coral Gables Cavaliers at the newly named Alex Rodriquez Field. Delgado struck out ten, posted his fourth win of the season against zero losses and lowered his ERA to 0.87.
The Panthers scored all of their runs in the bottom of the fifth inning behind clutch hitting and a dose of small ball. Junior, Mike Rio singled off the glove of the first baseman to lead off the inning and advanced to second on a Kevin Karpiak slap single. David Lee laid a perfect bunt down the third baseline and beat the throw to first base, advancing Rio and Karpiak into scoring position, setting the stage for sophomore, Dustin Delgado. Against Killian, Delgado tripled with the bases loaded to open up the scoring – tonight, Delgado the younger, came through again driving in two runs with a single to left.
David Lee would score later in the inning on a balk call to finish the scoring. Casey Delgado cruised the rest of the night, notching the victory with 2 of his 10 K’s in the seventh. Hunter Decamp and David Lee played outstanding defense for the Panthers and Danny Iturrey reached base three times with a double and two walks.
The Panthers, at the mid-way point of the season, have a record of 10 wins and 1 loss and prepare to face district opponents for the second time this season. The week ahead is an important one as the Panthers have three district games on their schedule. They face Homestead on Tuesday, first pitch at 3:30 pm, at Panther Field at Coral Reef Park and the Killian Cougars on Thursday, 3:30 pm, also at Panther Field. The final game of the week is a 7:00 pm tilt against the Buccaneers at South Dade.
ORIGINALLY POSTED 3/24/09
Over the decades, fans of high school baseball and the University of Miami Hurricanes have had opportunities to see some great baseball and some outstanding individual performances. This past Friday night was one of those nights, as Casey Delgado turned in a gem, pitching a complete game shutout against the Coral Gables Cavaliers at the newly named Alex Rodriquez Field. Delgado struck out ten, posted his fourth win of the season against zero losses and lowered his ERA to 0.87.
The Panthers scored all of their runs in the bottom of the fifth inning behind clutch hitting and a dose of small ball. Junior, Mike Rio singled off the glove of the first baseman to lead off the inning and advanced to second on a Kevin Karpiak slap single. David Lee laid a perfect bunt down the third baseline and beat the throw to first base, advancing Rio and Karpiak into scoring position, setting the stage for sophomore, Dustin Delgado. Against Killian, Delgado tripled with the bases loaded to open up the scoring – tonight, Delgado the younger, came through again driving in two runs with a single to left.
David Lee would score later in the inning on a balk call to finish the scoring. Casey Delgado cruised the rest of the night, notching the victory with 2 of his 10 K’s in the seventh. Hunter Decamp and David Lee played outstanding defense for the Panthers and Danny Iturrey reached base three times with a double and two walks.
The Panthers, at the mid-way point of the season, have a record of 10 wins and 1 loss and prepare to face district opponents for the second time this season. The week ahead is an important one as the Panthers have three district games on their schedule. They face Homestead on Tuesday, first pitch at 3:30 pm, at Panther Field at Coral Reef Park and the Killian Cougars on Thursday, 3:30 pm, also at Panther Field. The final game of the week is a 7:00 pm tilt against the Buccaneers at South Dade.
ORIGINALLY POSTED 3/24/09
Palmetto Junior Varsity Pitchers Dominate
The Palmetto pitchers were dominant in both games of a doubleheader against Miami Springs, although with quite different results. In the first game, Alex Urrutia pitched four strong innings, holding Springs to three runs on four hits. In the fifth inning, Michael Cetta came in and shut down the Springs’ hitters for the save. The Panthers unleashed a vicious hitting attack in the third inning to score nine runs and eventually knock out Miami Springs in five innings, 13-3. Kevin Kleis went 2-3 with two doubles and 4 RBIs. Other notables were Adam Pincus, 2-2 with a double and 1 RBI, Frank Moreno and Armando Hernandez-Robles both went 1-2 with 2 runs scored, 1 RBI and 1 BB and Yale Sanford went 1-2 with a double, 2 RBIs and a run scored.
In the second game of the double header, the Palmetto pitchers again brought their A-game. Adam Pincus started the game and went three innings, giving up one run on three hits. Francisco Faurqhan pitched the fourth and fifth innings and was unhittable. In the sixth inning, Jacob Marchus came in with the score tied 1-1 and shut the Springs’ hitters down. Marchus again was dominant in the bottom of the seventh inning, but because of defensive miscues by the Palmetto infielders, Miami Springs scored one unearned run for the win. Jake Molkentin, 1-3, drove in Yale Sanford, 1-1, for the lone Palmetto run and combined for the two hits produced by the Palmetto hitters.
Next Saturday, March, 28, the Panthers head to South Dade for another doubleheader.
ORIGINALLY POSTED 3/24/09
The Palmetto pitchers were dominant in both games of a doubleheader against Miami Springs, although with quite different results. In the first game, Alex Urrutia pitched four strong innings, holding Springs to three runs on four hits. In the fifth inning, Michael Cetta came in and shut down the Springs’ hitters for the save. The Panthers unleashed a vicious hitting attack in the third inning to score nine runs and eventually knock out Miami Springs in five innings, 13-3. Kevin Kleis went 2-3 with two doubles and 4 RBIs. Other notables were Adam Pincus, 2-2 with a double and 1 RBI, Frank Moreno and Armando Hernandez-Robles both went 1-2 with 2 runs scored, 1 RBI and 1 BB and Yale Sanford went 1-2 with a double, 2 RBIs and a run scored.
In the second game of the double header, the Palmetto pitchers again brought their A-game. Adam Pincus started the game and went three innings, giving up one run on three hits. Francisco Faurqhan pitched the fourth and fifth innings and was unhittable. In the sixth inning, Jacob Marchus came in with the score tied 1-1 and shut the Springs’ hitters down. Marchus again was dominant in the bottom of the seventh inning, but because of defensive miscues by the Palmetto infielders, Miami Springs scored one unearned run for the win. Jake Molkentin, 1-3, drove in Yale Sanford, 1-1, for the lone Palmetto run and combined for the two hits produced by the Palmetto hitters.
Next Saturday, March, 28, the Panthers head to South Dade for another doubleheader.
ORIGINALLY POSTED 3/24/09
Panthers Own the Night at Mark Light
With the late winter sun settling on the horizon and a chill north wind sweeping into South Florida, the Miami Palmetto Panthers baseball team arrived on the University of Miami campus to play baseball in a new and improved version of Mark Light Field. Mark Light has a storied history and it seemed only appropriate that this version of Panther baseball was more than ready to take to the turf and do battle with district rival Killian.
To all in attendance, it was evident very early the Panthers came to play as they belted 12 hits and scored a season high 14 runs to defeat Killian 14-1.
Feeling at home in the third base dugout, the visiting Panthers set the tone in the first inning at the plate when lead-off hitter, David Lee refused to give in and forced the Killian starter to throw 12 pitches before lining a single into right field. It was clear there would be no quit in the undefeated Panthers – and as the evening cooled, the Panther bats began to smoke. Sophomore, Dustin Delgado followed Lee with a single of his own and then the Killian second baseman tossed Lou Montesinos’ ground ball against the dugout wall - the error - the first of three for the Killian nine - allowed Lee to score and Delgado to move to third. Max Halasz’ 4-6 fielder’s choice drove in the second run and the Panthers took a 2-1 lead into the top of the second.
Senior, Hunter DeCamp drew a walk to start off the second. After Ryan Arrick flew out to center, Kevin Karpiak singled to right and then David Lee walked, loading the bases for Dustin Delgado. Delgado did not disappoint – he drove a 3-1 fastball into the gap in right, resulting in a bases clearing triple and 5-1 Panther lead. If Delgado’s triple ignited a Panther fuse, then Lou Montesinos’ two-run jack over the scoreboard (yes, over the scoreboard) was the explosion that rocked the newly named Alex Rodriquez Field for the Palmetto faithful. When the rumbling settled to a dull roar, the Panthers had plated 7 on 6 hits in just two innings’ work.
Junior, Jon Keebler cruised through the second inning, looking much more comfortable than in the first, where he gave up three hits and a run. Fortunately, he benefitted from a bit of careless Killian base running to get out of the first frame.
The Panther third was more of the same – lock – load – launch. Kevin Karpiak reached on a bunt single and then stole second. Karpiak hustled around the bases and scored when the right fielder dropped David Lee’s fly ball. Dustin Delgado went down looking and Montesinos reached for the third time on another throwing error by the second baseman, allowing Lee to score again. Brian Roache beat out an infield single moving Montesinos to third. Halasz singled in Montesinos and then junior, Noah Soven belted a double to right center, scoring Roache and pinch runner Erick Santana motored all the way from first to cross the plate ahead of the throw. Hunter DeCamp ended the inning by striking out, but the damage was already extensive, twelve runs in three innings and an 11-run lead. The Killian bats remained silent over the next three and they would manage two more meaningless hits in the bottom of the fifth. The Panthers added two more in the top of the fifth behind a single by Montesinos, a Yale Sanford walk and a sharp RBI single up the middle by Santana. Lawrence Renouf plated the final run of the night with a deep sacrifice fly. Senior, left-handed pitcher, Matt Longfield struck out two in the final frame.
Delgado and Montesinos drove in 7 RBIs, with Montesinos picking up 4 and scoring 3 runs. Lead- off, David Lee reached and scored three times and Soven and Halasz each had two RBIs for the Panthers.
ORIGINALLY POSTED 3/6/09
With the late winter sun settling on the horizon and a chill north wind sweeping into South Florida, the Miami Palmetto Panthers baseball team arrived on the University of Miami campus to play baseball in a new and improved version of Mark Light Field. Mark Light has a storied history and it seemed only appropriate that this version of Panther baseball was more than ready to take to the turf and do battle with district rival Killian.
To all in attendance, it was evident very early the Panthers came to play as they belted 12 hits and scored a season high 14 runs to defeat Killian 14-1.
Feeling at home in the third base dugout, the visiting Panthers set the tone in the first inning at the plate when lead-off hitter, David Lee refused to give in and forced the Killian starter to throw 12 pitches before lining a single into right field. It was clear there would be no quit in the undefeated Panthers – and as the evening cooled, the Panther bats began to smoke. Sophomore, Dustin Delgado followed Lee with a single of his own and then the Killian second baseman tossed Lou Montesinos’ ground ball against the dugout wall - the error - the first of three for the Killian nine - allowed Lee to score and Delgado to move to third. Max Halasz’ 4-6 fielder’s choice drove in the second run and the Panthers took a 2-1 lead into the top of the second.
Senior, Hunter DeCamp drew a walk to start off the second. After Ryan Arrick flew out to center, Kevin Karpiak singled to right and then David Lee walked, loading the bases for Dustin Delgado. Delgado did not disappoint – he drove a 3-1 fastball into the gap in right, resulting in a bases clearing triple and 5-1 Panther lead. If Delgado’s triple ignited a Panther fuse, then Lou Montesinos’ two-run jack over the scoreboard (yes, over the scoreboard) was the explosion that rocked the newly named Alex Rodriquez Field for the Palmetto faithful. When the rumbling settled to a dull roar, the Panthers had plated 7 on 6 hits in just two innings’ work.
Junior, Jon Keebler cruised through the second inning, looking much more comfortable than in the first, where he gave up three hits and a run. Fortunately, he benefitted from a bit of careless Killian base running to get out of the first frame.
The Panther third was more of the same – lock – load – launch. Kevin Karpiak reached on a bunt single and then stole second. Karpiak hustled around the bases and scored when the right fielder dropped David Lee’s fly ball. Dustin Delgado went down looking and Montesinos reached for the third time on another throwing error by the second baseman, allowing Lee to score again. Brian Roache beat out an infield single moving Montesinos to third. Halasz singled in Montesinos and then junior, Noah Soven belted a double to right center, scoring Roache and pinch runner Erick Santana motored all the way from first to cross the plate ahead of the throw. Hunter DeCamp ended the inning by striking out, but the damage was already extensive, twelve runs in three innings and an 11-run lead. The Killian bats remained silent over the next three and they would manage two more meaningless hits in the bottom of the fifth. The Panthers added two more in the top of the fifth behind a single by Montesinos, a Yale Sanford walk and a sharp RBI single up the middle by Santana. Lawrence Renouf plated the final run of the night with a deep sacrifice fly. Senior, left-handed pitcher, Matt Longfield struck out two in the final frame.
Delgado and Montesinos drove in 7 RBIs, with Montesinos picking up 4 and scoring 3 runs. Lead- off, David Lee reached and scored three times and Soven and Halasz each had two RBIs for the Panthers.
ORIGINALLY POSTED 3/6/09
Delgado Named Akadema Pro MVP: Montesinos, Decamp and Roache Earn All-Tournament Honors
The Panthers jumped out to an early 8-0 lead and went on to defeat Ferguson by a final score of 11-5 to clinch the 2009 Akadema Pro Battle at the Ridge Championship. Casey Delgado was named tournament MVP, as he was the winning pitcher tossing a complete game and striking out 8 in the win. Delgado pitched 10 innings in the tournament striking out 14 and earning two saves to go along with the win. David Lee went 4-4 with a double, 1 run scored and 3 RBI, Lou Montesinos went 3-5 with 1 run scored, Brian Roache went 2 for 3 with 4 RBI, and Noah Soven added a homerun in the win.
The Panthers won the opening game in the tournament with a 4 to 3 win versus a scrappy Hialeah team. The winning pitcher was Jon Keebler, with Casey Delgado getting the save. The two combined for 7 strikeouts with Delgado striking out 4 of the 5 hitters he faced. Top players were Dustin Delgado - 1-3 with a triple, a run scored, and 2 RBI, Lou Montesinos went 1-2 with 1 run scored and added an RBI, and Brian Roache went 2-3 with 1 RBI.
In the second game of the tournament the Panthers defeated Southwest 9-7. Michael Cetta earned his first win as a Panther and Delgado picked up the save shutting down Southwest over the final 1 and 1/3 innings. With the Panthers trailing 4-3 in the fourth, Kevin Karpiak broke open the game with a three-run home run to left to put the Panthers up 6-3 – a lead they would not relinquish. Karpiak went 1-4, with a run scored and 3 RBI, Lou Montesinos went 2-4 with a triple, 2 runs scored and 1 RBI, and Hunter Decamp 3-4 with a double and one run scored. The Panthers outscored their opponents 24-14 over three games and head into district play with a .356 team batting average.
Lou Montesinos was named to the all tournament team as he went 6 for 11 during the three game set, and Hunter Decamp was named after hitting .625 (5-8) with two doubles. Brian Roache plated 6 RBI for the Panthers and was named as well. Kevin Karpiak and Noah Soven each hit three-run home runs.
ORIGINALLY POSTED 3/6/09
The Panthers jumped out to an early 8-0 lead and went on to defeat Ferguson by a final score of 11-5 to clinch the 2009 Akadema Pro Battle at the Ridge Championship. Casey Delgado was named tournament MVP, as he was the winning pitcher tossing a complete game and striking out 8 in the win. Delgado pitched 10 innings in the tournament striking out 14 and earning two saves to go along with the win. David Lee went 4-4 with a double, 1 run scored and 3 RBI, Lou Montesinos went 3-5 with 1 run scored, Brian Roache went 2 for 3 with 4 RBI, and Noah Soven added a homerun in the win.
The Panthers won the opening game in the tournament with a 4 to 3 win versus a scrappy Hialeah team. The winning pitcher was Jon Keebler, with Casey Delgado getting the save. The two combined for 7 strikeouts with Delgado striking out 4 of the 5 hitters he faced. Top players were Dustin Delgado - 1-3 with a triple, a run scored, and 2 RBI, Lou Montesinos went 1-2 with 1 run scored and added an RBI, and Brian Roache went 2-3 with 1 RBI.
In the second game of the tournament the Panthers defeated Southwest 9-7. Michael Cetta earned his first win as a Panther and Delgado picked up the save shutting down Southwest over the final 1 and 1/3 innings. With the Panthers trailing 4-3 in the fourth, Kevin Karpiak broke open the game with a three-run home run to left to put the Panthers up 6-3 – a lead they would not relinquish. Karpiak went 1-4, with a run scored and 3 RBI, Lou Montesinos went 2-4 with a triple, 2 runs scored and 1 RBI, and Hunter Decamp 3-4 with a double and one run scored. The Panthers outscored their opponents 24-14 over three games and head into district play with a .356 team batting average.
Lou Montesinos was named to the all tournament team as he went 6 for 11 during the three game set, and Hunter Decamp was named after hitting .625 (5-8) with two doubles. Brian Roache plated 6 RBI for the Panthers and was named as well. Kevin Karpiak and Noah Soven each hit three-run home runs.
ORIGINALLY POSTED 3/6/09
Palmetto 16 & Under Defeat Hialeah 2 - 0 at Coral Reef Park to Improve to 12 - 1 on the Season
The Panthers were led on the mound by Paul Nappier, Colin Zargham and Jake Molkentin who combined to throw the shutout. Hialeah tried to get on the scoreboard first in the top of the fifth inning but was denied by the Panther's defense. With a runner on second and only one out the batter hit a ground ball to third base. Todd Smith went into the hole and made a strong throw to Griffin Goldman at first to get the batter. The runner at second took off for third and a heads-up play by Zargham, hustling to cover third, receive a perfect throw from Goldman and tag out the runner for the double play, ended the threat. The Panthers were led at the plate by Ramiro Hildago-Gato with a clutch base hit in the sixth to knock in a run.
ORIGINALLY POSTED 4/22/09
The Panthers were led on the mound by Paul Nappier, Colin Zargham and Jake Molkentin who combined to throw the shutout. Hialeah tried to get on the scoreboard first in the top of the fifth inning but was denied by the Panther's defense. With a runner on second and only one out the batter hit a ground ball to third base. Todd Smith went into the hole and made a strong throw to Griffin Goldman at first to get the batter. The runner at second took off for third and a heads-up play by Zargham, hustling to cover third, receive a perfect throw from Goldman and tag out the runner for the double play, ended the threat. The Panthers were led at the plate by Ramiro Hildago-Gato with a clutch base hit in the sixth to knock in a run.
ORIGINALLY POSTED 4/22/09
16 & Under Panthers Sweep Belen 10 – 0 and 8 - 1 to Improve to 11 - 1 on the Season
In game one, Colin Zargham threw a four-inning complete game shutout. Zargham kept the Belen hitters off balance all game as he was able to locate his fastball and curveball for strikes. The Panthers were led at the plate by Brian Garcia, Kevin Gerson and Nick Sippel, each with two RBIs, and William Schilling who had two hits. In the second game the Panthers were paced on the mound by Brandon Kacer, Nick Sippel and Griffin Goldman, silencing the Belen bats. Again, the Panthers were able to drive in the runners in scoring position with clutch hits. The hitting star for the Panthers in game two was Jake Molkentin, leading the attack with an inside-the-park homerun.
ORIGINALLY POSTED 4/1/09
In game one, Colin Zargham threw a four-inning complete game shutout. Zargham kept the Belen hitters off balance all game as he was able to locate his fastball and curveball for strikes. The Panthers were led at the plate by Brian Garcia, Kevin Gerson and Nick Sippel, each with two RBIs, and William Schilling who had two hits. In the second game the Panthers were paced on the mound by Brandon Kacer, Nick Sippel and Griffin Goldman, silencing the Belen bats. Again, the Panthers were able to drive in the runners in scoring position with clutch hits. The hitting star for the Panthers in game two was Jake Molkentin, leading the attack with an inside-the-park homerun.
ORIGINALLY POSTED 4/1/09
16 & Under Panthers Split Doubleheader with Varela
In game one, Panthers pitchers, Colin Zargham and Brandon Kacer, each had good control and dominated the mound. Jake Molkentin and Brandon Kacer led the offensive explosion for the Panthers as they continued to get clutch hits with runners in scoring position, giving the Panthers the win, 10-2. Again, in the second game, pitching for the Panthers was very good, led by Nick Sippel and Conley Diaz. However, the bats were quiet and the Panthers suffered their first loss of the season. The Panthers did mount a comeback, trailing 3-1 in the fifth inning, when they scored a run to trim the lead to 3-2, with the tying run on base and Brian Garcia at the plate. Brian hit a shot to deep center field that was caught as the centerfielder hit the ground, making the final score, Panthers – 2, Varela – 3.
ORIGINALLY POSTED 3/26/09
In game one, Panthers pitchers, Colin Zargham and Brandon Kacer, each had good control and dominated the mound. Jake Molkentin and Brandon Kacer led the offensive explosion for the Panthers as they continued to get clutch hits with runners in scoring position, giving the Panthers the win, 10-2. Again, in the second game, pitching for the Panthers was very good, led by Nick Sippel and Conley Diaz. However, the bats were quiet and the Panthers suffered their first loss of the season. The Panthers did mount a comeback, trailing 3-1 in the fifth inning, when they scored a run to trim the lead to 3-2, with the tying run on base and Brian Garcia at the plate. Brian hit a shot to deep center field that was caught as the centerfielder hit the ground, making the final score, Panthers – 2, Varela – 3.
ORIGINALLY POSTED 3/26/09
The 16 & Under Panthers sweep another doubleheader to keep a perfect 8 - 0 record for the season.
The Panthers defeated Sunset 4 – 3 and 7 - 2. In the first game they were led at the plate by Brian Garcia, 3 for 3, and Jake Molkentin, 2 for 2. The play of the game, however, was on defense in the seventh inning as Brian Garcia threw out the tying run at the plate with a perfect throw from center field to William Schilling to preserve the one-run victory. Pitching again was very solid as Colin Zargham and Brandon Kacer combined to shut down the powerful bats from Sunset.
In game two, pitching was again dominant as Conley Diaz and Paul Nappier combined to limit the Knights to two runs. The Panthers were led at the plate by Jake Molkentin, Henry Blackburn and Ramiro Hildago-Gato who each drove in runs with clutch hits.
ORIGINALLY POSTED 3/21/09
The Panthers defeated Sunset 4 – 3 and 7 - 2. In the first game they were led at the plate by Brian Garcia, 3 for 3, and Jake Molkentin, 2 for 2. The play of the game, however, was on defense in the seventh inning as Brian Garcia threw out the tying run at the plate with a perfect throw from center field to William Schilling to preserve the one-run victory. Pitching again was very solid as Colin Zargham and Brandon Kacer combined to shut down the powerful bats from Sunset.
In game two, pitching was again dominant as Conley Diaz and Paul Nappier combined to limit the Knights to two runs. The Panthers were led at the plate by Jake Molkentin, Henry Blackburn and Ramiro Hildago-Gato who each drove in runs with clutch hits.
ORIGINALLY POSTED 3/21/09
The 16 & Under Panthers kept their winning ways intact with a sweep of Killian to improve to 6-0 for the season.
In the first game the Panthers were led at the plate by Brandon Kacer and Joey Milanes who each had two-run singles to pace the Panthers to a 7-3 victory. The pitching star was Colin Zargham who threw 4 1/3 innings of relief while striking out eight. The Panthers bats remained hot in the second game with Colin Zargham hitting two doubles and Conley Diaz and Anthony Maggiore both hitting two-run triples. The pitching again was sharp with southpaws, Jake Molketin and Conley Diaz, pitching the first six innings and Nick Sippel getting the last three outs in the Panthers’ 10-6 win.
ORIGINALLY POSTED 3/6/09
In the first game the Panthers were led at the plate by Brandon Kacer and Joey Milanes who each had two-run singles to pace the Panthers to a 7-3 victory. The pitching star was Colin Zargham who threw 4 1/3 innings of relief while striking out eight. The Panthers bats remained hot in the second game with Colin Zargham hitting two doubles and Conley Diaz and Anthony Maggiore both hitting two-run triples. The pitching again was sharp with southpaws, Jake Molketin and Conley Diaz, pitching the first six innings and Nick Sippel getting the last three outs in the Panthers’ 10-6 win.
ORIGINALLY POSTED 3/6/09
Have you seen Panther Field lately?
As the only public high school in Dade County without a baseball field on campus, the Palmetto Bay Baseball Booster Club has been dedicated in raising the necessary funds to develop, maintain and improve Panther Field at Coral Reef Park. This year, we have been fortunate to have a fence permanently installed and provided by the Village of Palmetto Bay in addition to a first-class, professional warning track supplied by Budget Construction Co. Inc. Thank you for your partnership and generous contribution to the Palmetto Panther Baseball program.
Budget Construction Website
Village of Palmetto Bay Website
ORIGINALLY POSTED 3/4/09
As the only public high school in Dade County without a baseball field on campus, the Palmetto Bay Baseball Booster Club has been dedicated in raising the necessary funds to develop, maintain and improve Panther Field at Coral Reef Park. This year, we have been fortunate to have a fence permanently installed and provided by the Village of Palmetto Bay in addition to a first-class, professional warning track supplied by Budget Construction Co. Inc. Thank you for your partnership and generous contribution to the Palmetto Panther Baseball program.
Budget Construction Website
Village of Palmetto Bay Website
ORIGINALLY POSTED 3/4/09
Once Again 16 & Under Panthers Sweep Doubleheader
In game one, the Panthers got five strong innings on the hill from Colin Zargham and the last two from Paul Nappier to beat Varela 4-3 in eight innings. Conley Diaz hit a clutch two-run triple and Daniel Lash had an RBI single to tie the score in the bottom of the 6th inning. Henry Blackburn scored the winning run in the bottom of the 8th on an errant throw from the short stop.
Again, the Panthers took game two (13-3) with solid pitching. Conley Diaz started, setting the tone with four strong innings. Anthony Maggiore pitched one inning and got the last three outs. Key hits by Jake Molkentin, Colin Zargham and Justin Guzman started the Panthers scoring early and often.
ORIGINALLY POSTED 3/4/09
In game one, the Panthers got five strong innings on the hill from Colin Zargham and the last two from Paul Nappier to beat Varela 4-3 in eight innings. Conley Diaz hit a clutch two-run triple and Daniel Lash had an RBI single to tie the score in the bottom of the 6th inning. Henry Blackburn scored the winning run in the bottom of the 8th on an errant throw from the short stop.
Again, the Panthers took game two (13-3) with solid pitching. Conley Diaz started, setting the tone with four strong innings. Anthony Maggiore pitched one inning and got the last three outs. Key hits by Jake Molkentin, Colin Zargham and Justin Guzman started the Panthers scoring early and often.
ORIGINALLY POSTED 3/4/09
Saturday, February 7, 2009A Great Day for Baseball! - Annual Blue and White Game
The Palmetto Panther annual Blue and White Game has come and gone with great success. Everyone is excited and ready for the 2009 baseball season to begin. Each year we kick off the season with an intra-squad scrimmage game, a barbeque, a prize drawing and just a lot of fun. We were proud and eager to introduce our coaches and baseball players of 2009.
This year’s events included performances by the Palmetto High School Band, Cheerleaders, Chatonettes, and even our Panther Mascot! Our community gathered together at Coral Reef Park for the common support of Panther Baseball. Special guests included members of the Village of Palmetto Bay Council, Palmetto High School administration and staff, “”The Voice” of the Miami Heat, Mike Baiamonte, and Yonder Alonso of the Cincinnati Reds. On top of that, we had the best group of volunteers working to make the day a success. How about those balloons?!?!
Panther baseball has many sponsors, but on this day we want to give special thanks to Publix Super Market of Palmetto Bay for their generous donations and to Tony Santana for the delicious salmon.
With so much excitement and enthusiasm, it is going to be a great year for baseball!
SEE THE PICTURES HERE
ORIGINALLY POSTED 2/26/09
The Palmetto Panther annual Blue and White Game has come and gone with great success. Everyone is excited and ready for the 2009 baseball season to begin. Each year we kick off the season with an intra-squad scrimmage game, a barbeque, a prize drawing and just a lot of fun. We were proud and eager to introduce our coaches and baseball players of 2009.
This year’s events included performances by the Palmetto High School Band, Cheerleaders, Chatonettes, and even our Panther Mascot! Our community gathered together at Coral Reef Park for the common support of Panther Baseball. Special guests included members of the Village of Palmetto Bay Council, Palmetto High School administration and staff, “”The Voice” of the Miami Heat, Mike Baiamonte, and Yonder Alonso of the Cincinnati Reds. On top of that, we had the best group of volunteers working to make the day a success. How about those balloons?!?!
Panther baseball has many sponsors, but on this day we want to give special thanks to Publix Super Market of Palmetto Bay for their generous donations and to Tony Santana for the delicious salmon.
With so much excitement and enthusiasm, it is going to be a great year for baseball!
SEE THE PICTURES HERE
ORIGINALLY POSTED 2/26/09
16 & Under Panthers Sweep Double Header from Belen 9-2 and 15-7
Griffin Goldman and Paul Nappier each threw three solid innings to give the Panthers strong pitching in game one. At the plate the Panthers were paced by Daniel Lash, knocking in 4 runs with a double and a triple. Game two was led by the hitting of Brian Garcia with two hits and two RBIs. Colin Zargham and Nick Waddell each added 2 RBIs. The Panthers again saw good pitching from Conley Diaz and Brandon Kacer.
ORIGINALLY POSTED 2/24/09
Griffin Goldman and Paul Nappier each threw three solid innings to give the Panthers strong pitching in game one. At the plate the Panthers were paced by Daniel Lash, knocking in 4 runs with a double and a triple. Game two was led by the hitting of Brian Garcia with two hits and two RBIs. Colin Zargham and Nick Waddell each added 2 RBIs. The Panthers again saw good pitching from Conley Diaz and Brandon Kacer.
ORIGINALLY POSTED 2/24/09