Sports / Baseball
Published 07/22/2010 - 12:42 p.m. CST
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Dustin Sykora has been named Marcus’ new head baseball coach.
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Marcus has a new varsity baseball
coach.
Former assistant coach Dustin Sykora officially announced he was taking over the program on July 15, only a few months after former coach Art Senato announced he was resigning to accept the head coaching position at Sherman High School. Senato was at Marcus for just two seasons, but during that stretch pushed the program to two deep playoff runs -- including a run to the region finals in his first season and the regional semifinals last season.
Former assistant coach Dustin Sykora officially announced he was taking over the program on July 15, only a few months after former coach Art Senato announced he was resigning to accept the head coaching position at Sherman High School. Senato was at Marcus for just two seasons, but during that stretch pushed the program to two deep playoff runs -- including a run to the region finals in his first season and the regional semifinals last season.
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Published 07/08/2010 - 1:27 p.m. CST
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Denton Pitcher, Brad Kottman, on the mound in a past game.
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Former Guyer pitcher Brad Kottman joined former Denton
Ryan infielder
Zach Voight in the Texas Collegiate League All-Star
game this past
Monday.
The game -- played at Riverside Stadium in Victoria Texas -- is a collegiate summer league all star game that expects to draw attention from MLB scouts across the nation each year. It was said anywhere from 20-25 professional scouts were to attend this year. It’s the first time the league has held one in two years, since the TCL hadn’t been large enough to hold one in the previous years.
The game -- played at Riverside Stadium in Victoria Texas -- is a collegiate summer league all star game that expects to draw attention from MLB scouts across the nation each year. It was said anywhere from 20-25 professional scouts were to attend this year. It’s the first time the league has held one in two years, since the TCL hadn’t been large enough to hold one in the previous years.
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Published 05/27/2010 - 11:51 a.m. CST
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Marcus junior Doug Votolato (20) at bat earlier this season.
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The Marcus baseball team continues to make
history.
For the second-consecutive season and only the second time in the school’s 24-year history, the Marauders have advanced to the Class 5A regional semifinals. They will open a best-of-three series with Lubbock Monterey at 5 p.m. on Friday at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene. Game 2 is slated for 11 a.m. on Saturday, with Game 3, if necessary, set for 1 p.m.
For the second-consecutive season and only the second time in the school’s 24-year history, the Marauders have advanced to the Class 5A regional semifinals. They will open a best-of-three series with Lubbock Monterey at 5 p.m. on Friday at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene. Game 2 is slated for 11 a.m. on Saturday, with Game 3, if necessary, set for 1 p.m.
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Published 05/13/2010 - 1:10 p.m. CST
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Marcus junior Brode Boyd (19) watches his base hit taking shape in game play.
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Just last month, Marcus hardly looked the part of
a playoff
contender.
The Marauders were 5-7 in district play and were set to face league leaders Flower Mound and Coppell as part of a three-game stretch to close out the season. A playoff spot looked bleak at best.
Oh how quickly things change.
The Marauders were 5-7 in district play and were set to face league leaders Flower Mound and Coppell as part of a three-game stretch to close out the season. A playoff spot looked bleak at best.
Oh how quickly things change.
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Published 04/22/2010 - 3:57 p.m. CST
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Cole Fiola (20) went 2-for-3 with three runs scored and a three-run homer.
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Guyer snapped its four-game losing streak on Tuesday with
an 8-2 win over Little Elm.
Head coach Johnny Kinzy didn’t undercut the importance of the latest win, which keeps the Wildcats alone in third place with two games left in the District 5-4A schedule.
Head coach Johnny Kinzy didn’t undercut the importance of the latest win, which keeps the Wildcats alone in third place with two games left in the District 5-4A schedule.
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Published 04/15/2010 - 1:02 p.m. CST
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Denton Guyer senior cathcer Kevin Alexander (5) looking toward the dugout for a sign.
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What a difference a year makes.
It’s an old and often overused cliche, but it seems to make the most sense in describing what’s been going on as of late for the Guyer baseball team. A year after going 27-6 and advancing to the playoffs for the first time in school history, Guyer (13-11 overall) is looking for answers as it clings to its diminishing chances of making it back to the postseason -- this after an embarrassing 10-2 loss to Denton (2-8 in District 5-4A) on Tuesday.
It’s an old and often overused cliche, but it seems to make the most sense in describing what’s been going on as of late for the Guyer baseball team. A year after going 27-6 and advancing to the playoffs for the first time in school history, Guyer (13-11 overall) is looking for answers as it clings to its diminishing chances of making it back to the postseason -- this after an embarrassing 10-2 loss to Denton (2-8 in District 5-4A) on Tuesday.
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Published 07/01/2009 - 12:08 p.m. CST
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It’s obvious that Art Senato can’t get enough baseball.
The Marcus head coach – who was recently named Coach of the Year on the Dallas Morning’ News’ All-Area Team – snuck away to Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Sunday to watch the Orioles host the Washington Nationals. Even amongst screaming fans and hot dog vendors, Senato still picked up a ringing cell phone to talk even more baseball.
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Published 06/18/2009 - 11:15 a.m. CST
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Marcus senior pitcher Tyler Carter (25).
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After going five rounds deep in this year’s playoffs, Marcus head coach Art Senato admitted he was surprised his team scored just five selections on this year’s District 6-5A All-District team.
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Published 06/12/2009 - 11:09 a.m. CST
The Marcus baseball team set the proverbial bar extremely high having advanced to the Class 5A region finals in its first season under new head coach Art Senato. But can they do it again?
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Published 05/13/2010 - 1:18 p.m. CST
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LCS pitcher Michael Smith (9) photographed in game play last season, hopes for a chance to win a state title for the second-straight year.
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The Liberty Christian baseball team is once again in the
TAPPS 5A
state tournament.
The Warriors faced Corpus Christi John Paul in the semifinals on Thursday at Waco ISD Fields. Unfortunately, no scores were available as of press time, but if Liberty Christian won, it would defend its state title on Friday. The finals are set to be played at Mary Hardin Baylor.
The Warriors faced Corpus Christi John Paul in the semifinals on Thursday at Waco ISD Fields. Unfortunately, no scores were available as of press time, but if Liberty Christian won, it would defend its state title on Friday. The finals are set to be played at Mary Hardin Baylor.
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Published 04/29/2010 - 12:28 p.m. CST
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FMHS varsity baseball head coach Marte Amrine.
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The Marcus baseball team defeated its
previously-unbeaten rival
Flower Mound 6-1 on Saturday in a pivotal
District 6-5A match up.
With the win, the Marauders (16-10 overall) improved to 7-7 in district and erased any concerns of potentially not making playoffs a year after advancing all the way to the Class 5A region finals. Marcus will finish no worse than fourth place pending Friday’s regular season finale at Hebron. The top four teams in each district make playoffs, and Marcus is tied for third with Southlake Carroll. Carroll faces Lewisville the same evening. Hebron -- which was just two games behind Marcus and Carroll in the standings coming into the weekend -- was eliminated from contention.
With the win, the Marauders (16-10 overall) improved to 7-7 in district and erased any concerns of potentially not making playoffs a year after advancing all the way to the Class 5A region finals. Marcus will finish no worse than fourth place pending Friday’s regular season finale at Hebron. The top four teams in each district make playoffs, and Marcus is tied for third with Southlake Carroll. Carroll faces Lewisville the same evening. Hebron -- which was just two games behind Marcus and Carroll in the standings coming into the weekend -- was eliminated from contention.
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Published 04/15/2010 - 1:24 p.m. CST
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The Phillies Baseball/Softball Association (left to right) include, Trevor Rizzo (#4), Trent Littlefield (#1), Cole Clapper (#5), Tyler Copes (#3), Dashiell Browne (#6), Austin Finley (#2).
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The Phillies, sponsored by The News
Connection, are part of the
Highland Village Area
Baseball/Softball Association for 3 and 4
year-olds. The
season is in full swing and the kids are having a great
time.
BLASTBALL!® is an introductory game for T-Ball and baseball that
allows for more action. The game moves quickly and each child gets a
turn at bat.
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Published 07/09/2009 - 11:19 a.m. CST
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Pictured is the new Marcus basebal field under construction.
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Published 06/26/2009 - 10:54 a.m. CST
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Marcus senior pitcher Tyler Carter (25).
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The Marcus baseball team – fresh off a five-round performance in this year’s Class 5A playoffs – recently announced its updated college signings and commitments list.
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Published 06/18/2009 - 11:12 a.m. CST
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Denton Guyer senior pitcher Brad Kottman (18).
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Guyer standout pitcher Brad Kottman was recently named District 5-4A’s Most Valuable Player, and leads a solid list of Wildcats on this year’s all-district team.
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Published 06/05/2009 - 10:52 a.m. CST
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Marcus senior pitcher Tyler Carter (25) bringing the heat from the mound.
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Before this season began, Marcus head coach Art Senato made it a point to schedule at least one preseason tournament in Midland because he knew the experience would pay off big should the Marauders advance deep in the Class 5A playoffs.
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