After climbing back in the championship hunt following a slow start, the 2015 Varsity season concluded with a first round playoff loss to Summit. The boys beat Central High School 1-0 in a play-in game before losing 1-4 at Summit of Bend. The end-of-season dessert banquet will be on Monday, June 8th at 5:30 at Anhorn. All players and their families are invited to attend. The raffle drawing for the butchered pig will be held at that time as well.
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Summer Ball Updates
We already have our first change to the D2 schedule. Our game on Monday, June 1st at North Valley has been cancelled. We’ll replace it with four games with Grants Pass: a doubleheader at Grants Pass on Wednesday, June 10th, at 3pm, and a doubleheader at Anhorn on Tuesday, June 16th, at 3 pm. D2 players will practice on Monday, June 1st and Thursday June 5th at 4:15 at Anhorn.
The raffle for the half-hog has been extended to Monday, June 8th. Players have until June 7th to sell tickets. Tickets cost $5 each, and given the weak sales, the odds of winning look pretty good!
Legion will start soon. The first game is June 12th. Players will be contacted individually this week.
Varsity Playoff Game and Change to D2 Meeting
The Varsity play-in game against Central is scheduled for this Friday at 4:00 at Anhorn Field. Because this is an OSAA event, admission is charged. Because of the timing of the game, our D2 Summer Baseball organization meeting for interested players and their parents will be at 6 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the Varsity game ends. Please see below for more info about the purpose of the meeting, and click on the “schedules” tab to see a tentative D2 schedule.
D2 Summer Ball Meeting and Practice
Players interested in playing D2 summer ball are asked to attend a meeting on Friday, May 22nd at 4:15 at the JV Field. We’ll discuss team policies, playing time standards, fees, the schedule, transportation, and more. Afterwards, players are encouraged to attend the Varsity playoff game. The D2 team’s first practice is scheduled for Friday, May 29th at 4:00, and the first game is Monday, June 1st at Hidden valley High School in Murphy at 5:30. The season runs from June 1st to July 27th with breaks for Independence Day and football camp. If you have questions, call Mack Lewis at 541-778-4927, or email at mack.lewis@district6.org.
Congrats to JV Team
The JV team finished its season with a Midwestern League-best 13-2 record. Sebastan Boivin had a no-hitter in the final game against North Eugene. The JV team’s overall record was 16-9-1.
Fresno Easter Classic
The boys traveled to Fresno on March 29th to play in the 46th annual Fresno Easter Classic. The best teams in California, including some of the highest ranked teams in the nation, routinely play in this tourney. Last year Crater outperformed more than thirty other squads and appeared in the championship game against eventual-champion and perennial powerhouse, Clovis High. This year an inexperienced Crater team hopes to overcome the odds and compete for the championship once again. Here’s the schedule and the outcomes:
Monday, March 30th, 4:00 vs Reedley — Crater lost 2 to 4
Monday, March 30th, 7:00 vs Fresno — Crater lost 0 to 6
Tuesday, March 31st, 1:00 vs Franklin — Crater lost 5 to 7
Wednesday, April 1st, 1:00 vs Red Bluff — Crater lost 0 to 1
Spring Break Tourney
Crater Baseball’s 9th Annual Spring Break Tournament gets underway Sunday ay Anhorn Field. The event features teams from Clackamas, Liberty, and North Salem, among others. In the event of rain, games could be rescheduled for the U.S. Cellular fields in Medford. There is no charge for admission. Crater’s tentative game schedule is as follows:
Monday, March 23, vs. Clackamas, 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, March 24, vs Liberty, 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 25, vs. North Salem, 5 p.m.
Crater Gear Available from Nike
Nike’s “My Team Shop” is open now through Monday, March 16th at midnight by following this link: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/v2/team_shop.php. Order beanies, hoodies, hitting jackets, and more, each embroidered with the Crater Baseball ‘C.’ Remember, the store is open only until midnight on Monday. Note: if it asks for an access code, use comets5JW.
Spring Tryouts & Practice
Tryouts for Crater’s Varsity, JV, and freshmen teams begin at 4:00 on Monday, March 2, at Anhorn Field. Prospective players need to have completed all participation requirements, and be meeting all academic requirements. Players should come prepared for a full day of practice each day of the week. Prospects who do not make a team will be privately notified after practices as the week progresses. Those who do make a team will be expected to attend practice each afternoon and all Saturdays (Varsity and JV) throughout the season. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Campbell at jay.campbell@district6.org.
Middle School Baseball Sign-ups and Tryouts
Those interested in competing for a spot on Crater’s 7th and 8th grade baseball team should plan on attending a informational meeting and sign-up on Thursday, Feb. 12th at 7 p.m. in the Scenic Library. The 7th and 8th grade teams are overseen by Crater Baseball and serve as direct feeders to our high school program. Tryouts will be held on Sunday, Feb. 22nd, at 1 p.m. at Anhorn Field. Players should brings a glove and wear pants appropriate for athletics such as sweats, baseball pants, or shorts. Cleats are advised but not required. Those who don’t make a team are encouraged to participate in Central Point Little League or Cal Ripken and try again the following year. For more information, contact Jay Campbell at jay.campbell@district6.org.