SEMINOLE VS. NORTH PALM BEACH, LIVE
We’re about 20-25 minutes from game time and the field is shaping up quite nicely. Kudos to the Parks and Recreation department here at Canopy Oaks. To follow along with live updates, click on the comments link below. Tonight’s matchup should be a great one. Both teams are 4-0, both have had tight games and both are one step away from the Southeast Regional at Gulfport. I’m in a covered area with an outlet, so we should be good to go on the live blog. North Palm Beach
knocked Seminole out of the state tournament two years ago, so there a good history between these teams. NPB saved their ace for the final, so we’ll see what he has. Their “No. 2”, though, fanned 15 out of 18 outs in the other semifinal this morning. That says a lot. However, if tonight's starter is a power pitcher, that plays right into Seminole’s hands. Seminole hits the fastball with the best of them. Coach Ira Berman has all of his pitchers available, with the exception of Mike Mann. The staff is very deep and Berman will likely throw a number of them to give NPB different looks. Early word is Brett Phillips will get the start for Seminole. I’m leaving for the field right now, so I’ll have starting lineups available shortly.
-- Brandon Wright
The St. Petersburg Times High School Sports blog is written and compiled by the Times preps sports staff from Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco and Hernando counties. We invite your participation in the comments area.
good luck seminole
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 04:57 PM
Here the starting lineup, Seminole is visitor
Phillips, ss
Withrow, 2B
Mann, ss
Baptist, 3B
Atkinson, P
Oberst, C
Lamoureux, cf
Watts, lf
Sines, rf
Warming up right now, should start in a minute.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:08 PM
Excellent! Adam it is....
Posted by: Rick Kaczmarek | July 30, 2007 at 05:09 PM
You have both Mann and Phillips listed as SS. Who's playing 1st?
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:10 PM
Phillips leading off...walks on five pitches
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:10 PM
sorry, Mann at first...withrow struck out ...phillips on first, one out, Mann up
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:12 PM
My Guess is Brett will start at 1B
Posted by: Rick Kaczmarek | July 30, 2007 at 05:12 PM
Mann strike outs....NPB pitcher has good odd speed stuff...Phillips at first, two outs
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:14 PM
Baptist hit on foot....first and second...Atkinson up.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:15 PM
Atkinson struck out looking...three outs. im sitting here with NPB's district administrator in the other press box. He's convinced Seminole's bat speed is slow. Huh?
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:17 PM
I"m here.
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:19 PM
yeah. This team is known for it's slow bats and weak pitching.... (NOT)
Posted by: Rick Kaczmarek | July 30, 2007 at 05:19 PM
NPB's leadoof batter doubles to right field. Second batter bloops one through the middle to score the run....1-0 NPB
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:20 PM
whats up brandon. good luck seminole
Posted by: coach dave grabowski (west pasco) | July 30, 2007 at 05:20 PM
corey is the best ya
Posted by: kyle Baptist | July 30, 2007 at 05:22 PM
hey seminole, too bad i won't play with you guys next yr. good luck, and keep it up, i hope to see you in G.P. brandon- you should be on ESPN. i played with these guys, and they deserve it. they are known to come back.
Posted by: Josh(Diesel) | July 30, 2007 at 05:23 PM
third batter walks, runners on first and second, no one out. next guy reaches on error, bases loaded, nobody out.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:23 PM
haha kyle!!
Posted by: Josh | July 30, 2007 at 05:23 PM
Hi Dave...groundball to first, Mann cuts down runner at home. Bases loaded, one out.
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:25 PM
This where the heart of these kids come into play....for Seminole
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:25 PM
Atkinson strikes out batter on high heat...would be big to get our of this with just one run. bases loaded, two outs.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:26 PM
Brandon,
You are the best we have 12 people here waiting to here everything. Kudos from us who could'nt make the trip!
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:26 PM
Atkinson get out of it with just one run. great job...got the last kid on a strikeout...starting to drizzle again here!!
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:28 PM
Posted by: GO SEMINOLE | July 30, 2007 at 05:29 PM
NPB 1 Seminole 0 heading into top of 2
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:29 PM
This sounds like a nail biter..
Posted by: Jennifer Mazur | July 30, 2007 at 05:29 PM
WOW, great damage control!
Posted by: Sean Stevens | July 30, 2007 at 05:29 PM
Oberst got another dinger in his bat?
Posted by: Rick Kaczmarek | July 30, 2007 at 05:29 PM
Go get this team boys. Is Alan McFadden there? He is a great motivator!!!
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:31 PM
Will Oberst to the plate...raining harder now...
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:31 PM
i agree with kyle cory's the best
Posted by: bo dekorte | July 30, 2007 at 05:31 PM
Oberst walks...havent seen Alan.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:32 PM
Lamoureux singles to right...first and second. David Watts to the plate.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:33 PM
Alan's in Seminole. Boys have football. He's wishing them the best.
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:33 PM
bo wats going on give me a call man
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:33 PM
From Webster New York we want to wish Good luck to the Seminoles. We want to see you play in Pennsylvania. Go Keith Go.
Posted by: Elfie and Willy Adam | July 30, 2007 at 05:34 PM
Go! Seminole This one is for the CLINKER!
Posted by: Bob Spennato | July 30, 2007 at 05:35 PM
Hey NY It's not the Seminoles. It is a team from the city Seminole. Just so u know.
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:37 PM
Kalck runs for Oberst...both runners advance on wild pitch...watts strikes out. Second and third, one out with Eric Sines up.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:37 PM
This IS what you have always dreamed about. Keep going and make the dream a reality.. GO SEMINOLE!!!!
Posted by: jane dekorte | July 30, 2007 at 05:38 PM
Siunes strike outs...huge situation here. Phillips up. still raining..0-1 on Phillips
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:39 PM
Phillips is going to go yard!
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:39 PM
Phillips strike outs...after two sraight hits, NPB strike out the side. Headin into bottom of 2, NPB 1, Seminole 0.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:40 PM
hi mrs dekorte
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:40 PM
NPB leadoff hitter grounds out second on first pitch.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:41 PM
Get em next time Brett.
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:41 PM
Second batter grounds out to second...two down.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:42 PM
Hi Jane,
This is ssoooo cool !!!!
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:43 PM
Atkinson gets another groundout to end inning...NPB 1, Sem 0
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:43 PM
Brandon is it still raining?
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:44 PM
How bad is the rain?
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:44 PM
NPB pitcher is a lefty and has an avergae fastball. He does however, throw a lot of off speed pitches, making his heater look faster. Seems to have a nice changeup. Withrow to the plate.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:44 PM
sweet they still gotta get a bunch of runs though
Posted by: bo dekorte | July 30, 2007 at 05:44 PM
rains getting worse...not a down pour, but steady and really annoying.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:45 PM
get a hit scott
Posted by: kyle Baptist | July 30, 2007 at 05:45 PM
go seminole
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:47 PM
Withrow strikes out..Mann up, singles to centerfield.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:47 PM
passed ball moves Mann to second, Baptist up.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:48 PM
corey,hit a home run
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:48 PM
Wild pitch gets Mann to third...Baptist up in a HUGE situation.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:49 PM
go cor we need a hit
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:49 PM
Sounds like this kid has great breaking stuff.
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:49 PM
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:49 PM
go cooooorrrr
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:49 PM
Go Seminole score some runs
Posted by: Anthony and Jane Raymonds | July 30, 2007 at 05:49 PM
Good time for Baptist to uncork one...
Posted by: Rick Kaczmarek | July 30, 2007 at 05:49 PM
Baptist hits a soft liner to first...two down. Atkinson with a chance to help himself.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:50 PM
just need some hits they don't have to be home runs.
Posted by: peggy weber | July 30, 2007 at 05:50 PM
i heard he learnd how to hit that good from his bro
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:50 PM
Atkinson fans....looked to be low. NPB's pitcher is really looking good and Seminole looks very uncomfortable and off balance at the plate. NPB pitcher is up to 57 pitches, though.
NPB 1, Sem 0 going into bottom of 3.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:52 PM
What's the max pitches he can throw?
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:53 PM
Seminole Recreation is behind the boys....keep the faith, the intensity and good things will happen! I love all the support of the SYAA community! You all rock!
Posted by: Jim Sheets | July 30, 2007 at 05:54 PM
84?
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:54 PM
First batter reaches on another error...weather is starting to affect the field. Steady rain. Cant imagine this is good for my computer either.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:55 PM
He cannot start a new batter if he has reached 85 pitches....
However, he can start a new batter at 84 and finish that batter, no matter how many pitches it takes.
Posted by: Rick Kaczmarek | July 30, 2007 at 05:55 PM
85 is his pitch limit.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:55 PM
Shame the championship game has to be played in the rain.
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:56 PM
another error...first and second. Hope field conditions dont play a big part in this for either team, but its still coming down. Popup to Oberst, first and second, one out.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:57 PM
Posted by: Rick Kaczmarek for President | July 30, 2007 at 05:58 PM
Rick,
What is the minimum innings needed if called due to rain?
Posted by: Jim Sheets | July 30, 2007 at 05:58 PM
Is 4 innings considered a complete game? We need to score now in case the rain gets worse. Go Seminole.
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:58 PM
we are all behind you on Cape Cod-- Grandma and GRandpa
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:59 PM
passed ball/wild pitch....second and third.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:59 PM
the minimum is 4
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:59 PM
wild pitch, run scores....NPB 2 Sem 0.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 05:59 PM
You would think they would play all 6.
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:00 PM
hi gram and gramps
Posted by: on ur next stay at the cape try going to marconi's oceanside gifts | July 30, 2007 at 06:00 PM
ground ball to second, runner comes home and gets under the tag...NPB 3, Sem 0.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:00 PM
Jim....they don't have to call the game... they have the option of finishing tomorrow or just postponing the game tonite until the rain passes, which radar looks like it will do fairly soon....
I think a complete game can be called if the Home Team is ahead after 3.5 innings...
Posted by: Rick Kaczmarek | July 30, 2007 at 06:01 PM
Of course they will play 6 unless the rain is too bad. After 4 the game is considered complete.
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:01 PM
infield single...another wet ball related play...first and second, 1 out.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:01 PM
passed ball, second and third...I think Oberst was fooled on the pitch. Oberst is down, not sure whats the injury.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:03 PM
I think Oberst is coming out.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:03 PM
Rick Kaczmarek for president?????????? You have got to be kidding me. Dude do not ruin this league . Your kids are not even playing. Go somewhere else.
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:04 PM
Good luck to the Seminoles.we want to see you play in pennsylvanie
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:05 PM
Pennsylvania**
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:05 PM
Come on Seminole, this game will prove you young men are worth called CHAMPIONS.
Posted by: neil murphy | July 30, 2007 at 06:05 PM
Oberst cam eout of the game...Atkinson got a strikeout and groundball out. NPB 3, Sem 0
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:06 PM
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:06 PM
lets go seminole we need hits
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:07 PM
smnle will crush the releif pitcher
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:07 PM
who is catching for Seminole, Brandon?
Posted by: Rick Kaczmarek | July 30, 2007 at 06:08 PM
lets go palm harbor allstars!!!!
all the way to williamsport
Posted by: justin | July 30, 2007 at 06:09 PM
lets hope
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:09 PM
I feel good about this , our young men are capable of getting a ton of runs.
They have great coaches and a lot of support !!!
Go Seminole
Posted by: jane and anthony | July 30, 2007 at 06:09 PM
Kalck leads off the inning and grounds out. Lamoureux up.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:09 PM
Lamoureux grounds out...Rick, Withrow came in to catch...Anthony Berry up.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:10 PM
be patient
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:10 PM
seminole lets go baby
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:11 PM
LET'S GO SEMINOLE!!!!
Posted by: Debbie Kiag | July 30, 2007 at 06:12 PM
Have we used our subs yet? Who came in off the bench for Oberst?
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:12 PM
Berry fans...NPB pitcher looks strong. I think the question will be can Seminole wait him out. Big at bats next inning coming up: 9-1-2 in the order. NPB 3, Sem 0...Baptist in to pitch to start the bottom of 4.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:13 PM
Come on guys, keep your spirits up- we just need you to get on base!
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:13 PM
come on with the updates please brandon.
im getting nervous!
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:13 PM
Brandon
You're doing great. I think you need a raise.
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:14 PM
lets go cor hold him here
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:15 PM
Good Job Brandon!
Thanks for all the updates.
GOOD JOB!
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:15 PM
swinging bunt..man on first, no one out.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:16 PM
Brandon, you are doing a brilliant job. I just wish the people who are keeping up with your updates would concentrate on the kids, instead of bad mouthing people who care about the kids. At least put your name on the end of your email. Thanks again Brandon
Posted by: neil murphy | July 30, 2007 at 06:16 PM
brandon hows baptist pitching
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:17 PM
another base hit...runners on first and second with number 2 in the order at bat. Cant afford to give up any more runs.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:18 PM
lets go seminole!
give up alot of runs!
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:18 PM
dont****
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:18 PM
your the one with a bad mouth neil
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:18 PM
We are still in this. Just keep your heads up and play ball.
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:19 PM
Just signed on. Talked with Tommy Craft and the kids are still pumped up. They can win this with one good inning. Come on Seminole.
Posted by: Lisa McFadden | July 30, 2007 at 06:20 PM
please cease all anonymous negative posts. This BLOG will be a keepsake for the kids who are playing right now. No need to fill it with garbage.
Posted by: Rick Kaczmarek | July 30, 2007 at 06:20 PM
another error...another run comes across. wow this is defensive meltdown. The field is playing a part, but Seminole is booting routine balls. NPB hasn't had many balls to field: their pitcher is getting nearly every out by strikeout.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:21 PM
first and second, no one out #3 batterup.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:21 PM
ur the bad mouth rick!
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:22 PM
wild pitch, second and third, no one out. Big trouble.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:22 PM
come on seminole
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:22 PM
and a horrible ump
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:23 PM
ground ball...another error and a run scores. NPB 5, Sem 0
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:24 PM
The kids can win this. They have the bats. They'll be fine. Send the good vibes. We're rooting for you!!! Bring it home.
Posted by: Lisa McFadden | July 30, 2007 at 06:24 PM
ahhh come on seminole!!! is my dads (coach ira) head about to explode?!!
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:25 PM
Lamoureux relieves Baptist...
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:25 PM
Lisa's right. I've seen sicker dogs get well!
Posted by: Sean Stevens | July 30, 2007 at 06:25 PM
come on Seminoles!!! you can doooooo it!!!! :] Go Adam 22
Love: D&L
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:25 PM
Whoever you are will you please stop with the negative comments.
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:25 PM
Im too far away to hear Ira..another wild pitch/passed ball...second and third, one out
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:26 PM
How is Ira doing?
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:26 PM
I know in my heart you have what it takes to win.. Just beleive in eachother and bring home the W !!!!!
Posted by: Jane DeKorte | July 30, 2007 at 06:26 PM
uh oh stop with the negative comment guys. you will get in trouble
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:27 PM
infield popup..two down. double off the fence...NPB 7, Sem 0.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:27 PM
Get the "small ball" going.... we have the speed and small ball will rattle the pitcher.
Posted by: Jordan Doyle | July 30, 2007 at 06:28 PM
Come on Seminole you have done it before!!!!!!!!! No melt downs now!!!! What a great team. win or lose we should all be proud of their accomplishnents. Goooo Seminole .
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:28 PM
This team hasn't been challenged before. They can dig deep and pull this off. They have plenty of pitchers and great bats. Wait and see. We'll be champions.
Posted by: Lisa | July 30, 2007 at 06:28 PM
lets go seminole you guys can do this
Posted by: kyle | July 30, 2007 at 06:28 PM
omg seminole lets go 2 innings left right
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:28 PM
I agree go small ball
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:29 PM
Lamoureux gets out of the inning with a strikeout. Seminole has got to get the bats going this inning. NPB 7, Sem 0.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:29 PM
They cannot field HOME RUNS, come on Seminole.
Posted by: neil murphy | July 30, 2007 at 06:29 PM
all you got to do is hit the ball. come on seminole.
Posted by: kyle | July 30, 2007 at 06:31 PM
Im in the outfield. Can you see me?
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:31 PM
Top of 5, Tyler Craft to leadoff the inning.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:31 PM
shouldnt have pitched mike in the first gam tday
Posted by: mbrakeman | July 30, 2007 at 06:31 PM
come on coach ira- i think its time for one of his famous pep talks!!
Posted by: Jodi Berman | July 30, 2007 at 06:31 PM
jordan doyle wut up kid
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:32 PM
Time to turn it on Seminole!
Posted by: Attaway | July 30, 2007 at 06:33 PM
Come on Brett and Mikey I know you can pull out a win!
Adam
Posted by: Adam Stephany | July 30, 2007 at 06:33 PM
brandon wat happened to tyler
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:34 PM
Craft strikes out..Phillips up and he grounds out. Two down.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:34 PM
Lets go Seminole! You guys will get the W. Just keep your heads up.
Posted by: Justin Barker | July 30, 2007 at 06:34 PM
big head!
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:34 PM
Craft strikes out..Phillips up and he grounds out. Two down.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:35 PM
Now is your time Seminole, you can do it. Go Tylor!
Posted by: Jennifer Mazur | July 30, 2007 at 06:35 PM
Withrow strikes out looking. NPB 7, Sem 0 heading into bottom of 5.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:36 PM
You tell him, Jodi!!!
Posted by: B Shames | July 30, 2007 at 06:38 PM
go seminole!!!!!
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:39 PM
u guys will come back u got bats
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:39 PM
they have one inning to do it
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:40 PM
All right men, let's hold em and flex a little muscle
Posted by: Tom | July 30, 2007 at 06:40 PM
its not over till the fat lady sings go seminole
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:40 PM
Be proud of these young men
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:41 PM
Lamoureux strikes out the first batter.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:42 PM
1 inning left
we can do it
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:42 PM
brandon is it still raining
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:42 PM
Thanks for doing this Brandon....
Posted by: Rick Kaczmarek | July 30, 2007 at 06:42 PM
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:43 PM
Bloop single falls in..man on first, one out.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:43 PM
Yes Brandon we really appreciate this ... we are still not out of this,
Go Seminole !
Posted by: Jane Raymonds | July 30, 2007 at 06:44 PM
No prob...it has stopped raining and is now just muggy and miserable.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:44 PM
ryan u on yet
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:45 PM
Popout and strikeout to end inning. Last at bats for Seminole. Mann is leading off. NPB 7, Sem 0
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:46 PM
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:47 PM
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:47 PM
Brandon --
What is the pitchers pitch count ?
Posted by: Jane Raymonds | July 30, 2007 at 06:47 PM
too bad you used mike in the first game
marc brake
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:48 PM
Pitcher is at 77 to start the inning, mann to the plate.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:49 PM
Mann grounds out..one down.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:49 PM
Ira did the right thing in winning when he had to.
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:51 PM
Baptist grounds out..two down. Atkinson is the last hope for Seminole.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:51 PM
no he didnt it was an easy team
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:52 PM
Acoording to who?
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:53 PM
its over guys i heard rick sing
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:53 PM
no team is easy in the state championship
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:54 PM
yeahh !!! hey ky ! , now lets talk about my tennis record !!! come on guys get postin
Posted by: ryan | July 30, 2007 at 06:54 PM
Atkinson strike outs...final score NPB 7, Seminole 0. Never in a million years would I have thought Seminole would be shutout by a pitcher not named Kyle Carter (ask Dunedin). I almost cant believe what I saw.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:54 PM
i was on dunedin last year
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:55 PM
come on seminole
u guys can still come back
you got a realy good team
Posted by: marc brakem | July 30, 2007 at 06:55 PM
proud of cor !!
Posted by: ryan | July 30, 2007 at 06:55 PM
Farewell form Tally, folks. Keep an eye out for the Times this week...we'll be running a special four-part series on youth baseball. Thanks and bye.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:55 PM
awwwwell that stinks!!!
nice try seminole
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:56 PM
Ira, Mike , and Joe did a great job with this team . If you could do better than you should have been the coach and why don't you have the guts to sign your name to your comments.
Posted by: Bob DeKorte | July 30, 2007 at 06:56 PM
seminole you are still the greatest team i have ever seen.you guys are awesome great job
Posted by: kyle frickmann | July 30, 2007 at 06:56 PM
SEMINOLE HAS A LOT TO PROUD OF
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:57 PM
Great Season to all the Seminole (SYAA) Little Leaguers! No other Little League accomplished what you all did, boys & girls!
Posted by: Jim Sheets | July 30, 2007 at 06:57 PM
seminole you are awesome , you came so far ! , lets go COREYYYY !!!!!
Posted by: ryan | July 30, 2007 at 06:57 PM
Less than the happiest possible ending for Seminole..... But we are grateful to Brandon Wright and the St. Pete Times for offering this LIVE Blog, and also to the folks at District 20 and Northwest Leon Little League for hosting a great State Tournament. To everyone connected with the Seminole team, you can be proud. These boys had a terrific run!
Posted by: Rick Kaczmarek | July 30, 2007 at 06:57 PM
Just gotta believe Seminole!
I'm bangin' the sign for you!!!!!
Posted by: Attaway | July 30, 2007 at 06:58 PM
People, this post is for updates not babble about what you think should have been done. If you have so many concerns then why don't you think about volunteering endless hours and the providing money it takes to sponsor a team. There are plenty of teams out there who need supportive volunteers! Congrats to Seminole on making it the the State Championship game and playing your hearts out, you should be proud of yourselves!
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:58 PM
GREAT EFFORT!
Posted by: Danny and Cyndi | July 30, 2007 at 06:58 PM
awesome season kids
Posted by: ryan | July 30, 2007 at 06:58 PM
Seminole players you are still winners even though you lost the last game. Think how far you came. Thanks coach Ira for bringing them this far. We are so proud of all of you.
Posted by: Elfie Adam | July 30, 2007 at 06:59 PM
You guys did an awesome job Seminole! We're so proud of you all!
Posted by: TeamSwierenga | July 30, 2007 at 06:59 PM
You guys did great. The thrill isn't always in the winning, it's in the doing. You've done a lot more than a lot of guys can say. Hold your heads up - we're all proud of you!
Posted by: Linda Flack | July 30, 2007 at 07:00 PM
this week in news afa's tennis coach a pedifile? we turn it over to tom....tom who will be the new tennis coach
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 07:02 PM
i was on dunedin last year
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 07:04 PM
A lot to be proud of ... what a great example these young men set for all of the younger boys moving up through our league. Ira , Mike and Joe you have set the bar so high and we are so very proud to call you OUR leaders. This is a proud time for our organization and although I am not there I am quite sure our parents and fans are handling this experience with class. THANK YOU MAJOR ALL STARS.
Posted by: Jane Raymonds | July 30, 2007 at 07:05 PM
Seminole SYAA and all the coaches did a great job this year. Hold your heads high Majors you did a great job and we are proud of you...
Posted by: Greg Adams | July 30, 2007 at 07:05 PM
The boys have a great future ahead of them. There will always be more titles for them to win, and to play undefeated to the championship says it all. They are a great group of young men and everyone is proud of them "Way to go SEMINOLE!" You are all winners!
Posted by: The Doyle's | July 30, 2007 at 07:06 PM
Wow, I wish I could have been there!!! You guys did great and deserve a hero's welcome back to Seminole. Ira, Mike and Joe, thanks from all of us on your effort and time. Believe it or not, it has been exciting for us all. Ira, I thought you managed a great post season. Congrats to every player from all of us back in Seminole.
Posted by: Kari Koser | July 30, 2007 at 07:08 PM
I've been in that position before, and the State Championship game is much more than just talent and coaching. Seminole had their hearts in it, but sometimes, it just isn't your day. Congradulations, boys, on a great season. It is a huge deal to make it that far. Going to Regionals is unforgettable, but being one game away from advancing to the World Series was the single most-heartbreaking event in my life. So, don't fret, just keep on playing for the love of them game. The coaching staff and players and parents and fans are behind you always and no matter what.
And thanks Brandon. This was my last year of Little League, and on behalf of the Seminole Senior Softball girls, we commend you on your efforts to cover Little League. Job well done.
Posted by: Lyndsey McKenna | July 30, 2007 at 07:10 PM
Lyndsey, You are so right. I remember the wins and the accolades way before I remember the losses. These boys are an incredible group and should be more than proud of their accomplishments . By the way, your softball team is rght up there as well. Congrats to you on your victories.
Posted by: Kari Koser | July 30, 2007 at 07:22 PM
Great job, Seminole.
Posted by: Max Stodart | July 30, 2007 at 07:23 PM
Getting ready to send my story and head out of Tally. I would like to thank all those who tuned in to the blog and your kind words. Just one quick note: as I was leaving the field I said goodbye to a few of the players and not one - not a single one - was hanging their heads. Truth be told, they faced a great pitcher who was simply "on". That said, they play that team 10 times in the future, Seminole wins at least 50% of the time. Quite a run by some fine young ballplayers, but even better young men. All were courteous, respectful and a ton of fun to be around the last week or so. I look forward to seeing you all at Gulfport this weekend...I'm sure you guys will be there to cheer on North Palm Beach.
Brandon Wright
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 07:57 PM
Great Job Seminole! I tip my hat to Ira & Mike and the boys...I know what it takes to go that far. In 1998 Bobby Wilson and I took the SYAA Sr Boys to the World Series...of course we had Casey Kotchman (1B for the Angels) and Bobby Wilson (AAA Catcher for the Angels. Hopefully some of these boys will be in the major leagues.
Bill Overton
Posted by: Bill Overton | July 30, 2007 at 08:08 PM
Nice job Seminole. We're all proud of you. Coach Ira should take you boys to Villa Gallace for a celebration dinner. You boys are great baseball players.
Posted by: Luigi Gallace | July 30, 2007 at 08:19 PM
Seminole sorry it didn't turn out like you hoped but Congrats on making it as far as you did.
Brandon, thank you for the awesome blog. What a great way for us back home to stay in tune.
St. Pete Times ROCK!!
J
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 08:53 PM
Does anyone know when the team will be home? Is there any kind of reception planned?
Great job Ira and Mike and team!
Posted by: Richard | July 30, 2007 at 08:54 PM
is the game over????????????
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 08:58 PM
or did it get rained out?????????/
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 08:59 PM
hellooooooooooooooooo....
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 09:02 PM
is anybody there???????
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 09:02 PM
Go Away
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 09:09 PM
I am so proud of the display our Seminole boys and Coaches have shown. My family was lucky enough to be present for the games and this team just upheld the community with PRIDE and Dignity. Seminole is second to none. We live together and Play together. Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Kim Nobles | July 31, 2007 at 12:04 AM
I am stunned....a huge baseball post and everyone was nice? Wow! I want to move down to the Seminole area!
Posted by: | July 31, 2007 at 08:19 AM
Ira, Mike and Joe did a great job with our boys. Their dedication to the sport, our league and the kids goes without saying. The boys played together as BROTHERS and as a TEAM -- encouraging each other. I agree, the kids and the coaches should have a party at Villa Gallace! THIS ALLSTAR TEAM IS THE BOMB!!!
Posted by: | July 31, 2007 at 12:57 PM