Please keep Coach Buddy's father in your prayers. He was hospitalized Saturday in Kissimmee after suffering a stroke.

To the entire Collins family, we love you and are sending prayers your way!

It's easy to get caught up in the drama, especially if you feel your child has been treated unfairly. It's only a game, and we have to support our boys and encourage them to play their best... especially when challenged.  

May 10th - Andre

May 15th - Coach Mike

May 23rd - Coach Doug
 

Here we go again, Bobcats! It's time to play ball like Champions and bring home the 1st place trophy! Are you ready???

Game One:  Bobcats vs. Leon Medical Centers Baseball Sat. 5/17 9:00 am

Game Two:  Bobcats vs. Tampa Crush Sat. 5/17 1:00 pm 

So, it's still unclear what the "invitational" meant. The tournament was "open" to all teams, and no berths were awarded. Perhaps when you play baseball year-round, it's possible to simply run out of names for tournaments. Maybe there will be a contest to "Name Your Own Tournament" sometime in the future.

The Bobcats brought a strong squad and dominated in pool-play, earning the #1 seed "bye" in bracket play. Semi-Final play was over in just 5 innings, as the Cats moved on to the Championship. This was a battle to the end, with both teams standing tough. Our boys played through some intense defensive situations, taking the lead with a 2-out rally in the fifth. Clermont answered with 5 of their own, bringing us to the bottom of the sixth, down 9-7. We threatened to come back, but with runners on hit into the 3rd out to end the game. Congratulations to the Clermont Outlaws team for a well-played match.

Game One: Bobcats (10) vs. O.C. Outlaws (2)

Game Two: Bobcats (13) vs. Lady Lake Legends (1)

Game Three: Bobcats (8) vs. O.C. Outlaws (0)

Championship Game: Bobcats (8) vs. Clermont Outlaws (9)

The USSSA Conference State Championship 10:U was played at the Osceola County Softball Complex, April 11-13, 2008. Perhaps the most meaningful event of the weekend was the return of the Clermont Outlaws, after losing their team mom, Tish Rayburn, earlier in the week. Our thoughts and prayers have been with the entire family throughout this journey. Clermont took the field immediately following our first game, and "Drove On" to the victory.

Game One: Bobcats (10) vs. O.C. Outlaws (2)

Game Two: Bobcats (13) vs. Pirates (13)

Game Three: Bobcats (7) vs. O.C. Outlaws (4)

Championship Game: Bobcats (2) vs. Bulldogs (10)

The third annual Duel at Daytona, hosted by the Ormond Beach Golden Spikes brought all the excitement of a competitive tournament only minutes from the beach... now that's a good weekend of baseball!  The 2008 Duel attracted 12 top teams (6 Fire, 6 Ice) competing for the 10:U championship, and the shorter fields provided for lots of Homerun opportunities all around!  

Game 1: Bobcats (18) vs. N.F. Hurricanes (1)

Game 2: Bobcats vs. Renegades

Game 3: Bobcats (13) vs. Tampa Titans (7)

Championship Game: Bobcats (0) vs. Juice (11)

The Bobcats are kicked off the Spring season with a victory at Sleepy Hollow. After last season's injuries and illness, it was nice to see the boys back on the field at full-strength. Let's keep our fingers crossed for a safe and fun season with no casts or orthopedic visits!

Game One: Bobcats (12) vs. Central Florida Hurricanes (4)

Game Two: Bobcats (0) vs. Avalon Park Wolves (0)

Game Three: Bobcats (5) vs. Orange County Blaze (1)

Championship Game: Bobcats (11) vs. Clermont Outlaws (3)

This year's USSSA President's Day Challenge is one of the biggest ever, drawing 12 competitive 10:U teams from the Central Florida area. The Bobcats faced two familiar teams Saturday morning, capturing back-to-back wins and advancing as the #2 seed out of pool play. We played 3 back-to-back-to-back on Sunday, meeting up with the Clermont Outlaws once again for the championship. A few too many errors and we fell short of the win. Congratulations to the Clermont Outlaws for earning the win.

Game One: Bobcats (4) vs. OC Outlaws (3)

Game Two: Bobcats (8) vs. Future Stars (0)

Game Three: Bobcats (10)vs. OC Outlaws (3)

Game Four: Bobcats (8) vs. Team Mizuno (7)

Championship Game: Bobcats (6) vs. Clermont Outlaws (13)

After extreme thunderstorms passed over Central Florida Friday evening, the USSSA officials quickly reorganized and got all the games in on Saturday. Despite the gusting winds blowing in, the Bobcats scored early and often. Congratulations to Michael on the GRAND SLAM in Game One! 

Throughout the weekend, everyone had dealt with tornado watches, downpours, game delays, wind gusts over 40mph during gameplay and some were even splitting their time between other sibling's games.  The weather Sunday was perfect for baseball, and we couldn't have asked for a nicer group to face for the Championship game.  The Pirates organization embodies true sportsmanship and the parents lead the boys by example.   How refreshing! 

Game One: Bobcats (10) vs. Future Stars (1)

Game Two: Bobcats (8) vs. Ocala Crocs (3)

Game Three:  Bobcats (6) vs. Team Mizuno (2)

Championship Game:  Bobcats (11) vs. Pirates (1)