It's a tough fan base to keep happy, but the 2008 Hawks Baseball Scorekeepers have not missed a pitch!  The Hawks are grateful to have a trio of tireless and relentless scorekeepers this Season.  Special thanks to Kacey Wegner, Shannon Gray and Jori Johns who tossed aside their homework, social life and visits to the library to keep a keen eye on all the Hawks' action all season long.  Learning the scorebook, charting, working the scoreboard and the public address system has made these ladies the envy of the Pacific Coast League.  Look who's keeping score now!

 To view more pictures of the Hawks victory over University on Thursday, May 8, 2008 as captured by OCVarsity.com click on the link: http://www.ocvarsity.com/ocvarsity/homepage/rotator/slideshow_2038096.php?pos=4

2008 Varsity Hawks Statistics through May 2 can be found on the "Handouts" page.

The Hawks' April 8, 2008 victory over the Beckman Patriots  at Laguna Hills High School will be televised as the Cox3 "Game of the Week".  The broadcast is one of five regular season high school games to be televised by Cox3 this season.  The broadcast is an exciting opportunity for the Hawks and their outfield banner sponsors to enjoy maximum exposure.   Broadcast times can be found at:  http://www.cox.com/ocpv/cox3/gameweek.asp

Pacific Coast League competition will take a short hiatus when the Hawks compete in the 34th Annual Anaheim Lions Spring Break Tournament starting on Saturday, March 22.  The 46 team tournament will be played over 4 days and include 115 games.  The Hawks are scheduled to play against:

1. Temescal Canyon H.S. on Saturday, March 22, at Boysen Park at 1:00PM;

2. Chaminade H.S. on Monday, March 24 at Glover Stadium at 10:00AM;

3. Western H.S. on Monday, March 24, at Laguna Hills H.S. at 3:00PM; and

4. Gahr H.S. on Tuesday, March 25 at Brookhurst Park at 7:30PM. 

Last year, more then 38 High School teams participated in the Lions Tournament which started in 1975 with only eight teams.  The Anaheim Lions Club is proud to provide an opportunity for the participating High Schools to compete against each other on the baseball field, while at the same time allowing them to raise funds to help the blind and the visually handicapped and other worthwhile charities.

The winning team will receive the perpetual trophy to display at their school for one year. A tournament Champion trophy, a second place trophy and an MVP trophy will be presented as well.

Other local teams in the Tournament include: Aliso Niguel, Capo Valley, Dana Hills, El Toro, Laguna Beach, Mission Viejo, San Clement, Tesoro, and Trabuco Hills.  

Other high profile teams in the Tournament include: Long Beach Wilson, Mater Dei, Katella, Riverside Poly, and Santa Margarita.

The 2008 season opens this Friday, February 29, at Laguna Hills High School with the Hawks facing La Quinta High School in round #1 of the Newport Harbor Elks Lodge 1767 Tournament.  The Tournament features 60 teams from Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. The Tournament is divided into three brackets:  Foothill, Frank Lerner, and Costa Mesa.

The Hawks play in the Foothill Bracket.

Follow all the action on the following links:

1.   Foothill Bracket: http://www.knightsbaseball.com/additionalpages/Tournament%20Front%20Page%2006%20PP3_files/Foothill%20Bracket.htm

2.  Frank Lerner Bracket: http://www.knightsbaseball.com/additionalpages/Tournament%20Front%20Page%2006%20PP3_files/Lerner%20Newport%20Elks.htm

3.  Costa Mesa Bracket: http://www.knightsbaseball.com/additionalpages/Tournament%20Front%20Page%2006%20PP3_files/Costa%20Mesa%20Bracket.htm

With the start of the Spring Sport season around the corner, the renovation of the LHHS baseball diamonds are nearing completion.  Both the Varsity and Freshman diamonds have seen extensive work including a completely new infield and pitching mound on the Freshman diamond and new turf on the Varsity diamond.  The Varsity diamond awaits new dirt formulated from a combination of materials which is the same used in many major league ballparks.  The final phase will be to laser level the basepaths and the skin areas of the field. 

The Laguna Hills High School Hawks Baseball joins the PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE starting in the 2007 Season.  The Hawks were members of Sea View League for the past four seasons. The new league alignments shall remain in effect through the Spring season of 2010.
 
The new Pacific Coast League will be comprised of Laguna Hills, Beckman, Corona del Mar, University, Irvine, and the new San Juan High School.

Other members of the 2006 Sea View League also on the move  are:
Aliso Niguel which moves to the South Coast League and join Capistrano Valley, Dana Hills, Mission Viejo, San Clemente and Tesoro.

Newport Harbor moves to the Sunset League and join Edison, Esperanza, Fountain Valley, Los Alimitos and Marina.

Foothill and Woodbridge  remain in the Sea View League and are joined by newcomers  El Toro, Huntington Beach, Northwood, and Trabuco Hills. 

For a complete list of all 2006 - 2010 CIF Southern Section Leagues click on the link below or the headline to this story.

http://cifss.org/uploadpdf/200610_releag_configs_final.pdf

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS - Top 50 Prospects: #28 - Brian Anderson 

REPRINT FROM http://sfgiants.scout.com/2/475372.html
Date: Dec 31, 2005

Brian Anderson is a common name in baseball, and it'd be most recognized as a pitcher for the Kansas City Royals or a top prospect for the Chicago White Sox. But the Giants have one too, and after the closing performance he put up in Salem-Keizer, you should start thinking of him first when hearing that name.

Just remember: 42-3. That's his strikeout-to-walk ratio. Yes, that's 42 strikeouts versus 3 walks. In less than 28 innings, no less. Those sorts of stats will help the memory.

The Giants plucked Anderson out of Long Beach State's bullpen, which was one of the best in the country. Anderson, however, never served as the team's fulltime closer in his four years with them, picking up 4 saves in 72 career college appearances. It didn't matter, as he made the closer role his own. He led the Northwest League with 19 saves (4 more than the 2nd place player), and anchored a bullpen that was rock solid, leading the Volcanoes to a 39-0 record when leading after 7 innings. He was also named the RH reliever on the NWL All-Star team (the team only picks 4 pitchers, right handers and left handers in the starting and relieving roles).

The surprising thing is that Anderson doesn't come at you with stereotypical closer stuff. He works with a fastball that sits in the low 90's. But he's got an excellent strikeout pitch in his hard closer, has a good changeup, and as you probably guessed, has control of all his pitches. Even in college, he never had double digits walks in a season. He matches this with a closer's attitude and very good makeup on the mound.

The question is whether or not Anderson can keep up this sort of production as he moves through the minors. Despite his strikeout numbers in his pro debut, he usually had less than a strikeout an inning in college, and doesn't project to be a huge strikeout pitcher as he starts facing better hitters. His ability to work within the zone could also leave him susceptible to hitters who deserve more respect than those he's faced so far.

He should start 2006 in at least Augusta, and may get pushed to San Jose right away. Anderson has all the tools to move quickly through the system, and will probably be the first 2005 draftee to make the majors. The question is which role he will have when he makes the majors. His stuff is indicative of a setup man, but if he makes the most of his control and slider, being a closer at the highest levels is not outside of his reach.

He will have some bumps on the road, especially next season, but Brian Anderson will certainly be making a name for himself in the Giants system quickly, and no Giants fans will be confused about who he is much longer.

     The Hawks will be traveling to Boyson Park, Amerige Stadium in Fullerton and  Savanna High School in the upcoming 2007 Anaheim Lions Spring Baseball Tournament.  Opponents include Cerritos High School, Savanna High School, Tesoro High School and Oceanview High School.  The Hawks opening game is a late 8:15PM start at Boysen Park against Cerritos on Saturday, April 7.  A doubleheader is scheduled for Monday, April 9 at two different ballparks.  At 3:00PM the Hawks visit and oppose Savanna High School, and then travel to Amerige Stadium in Fullerton and host Tesoro High School at 7:30PM.  The Hawks then play their fourth game of the Tournament the next day, Tuesday, April 10, also at Amerige Stadium  against Oceanview starting at 4:30PM.
    Other teams in the Tournament include Loara, Dana Hills, Mission Viejo, Katella, Woodbridge, Sonora, Trabuco Hills, Cypress, Valley Christian, Magnolia, Pacifica, Anaheim, Calabasas, Long Beach Wilson, Long Beach Millikan, Valencia, Cavary Chapel, Brea, Diamond Bar, Laguna Beach, Oceanview, Chaminade, Kennedy, Fullerton, Thousand Oaks, El Toro, Tesoro, Long Beach Poly, Savana, Lakewood, Western, and Paso Robles.

Here is a link to the full Tournament Schedule:  http://www.baseballresource.com/hs/2007/april/Anaheim%20Lions%20Spring%20Baseball%20Tournament%20Master%202007.pdf

***(May 19, 2007) -  CIF PLAYOFFS:  HAWKS FALL IN FIRST ROUND OF CIF PLAYOFFS TO NOTRE DAME (Sherman Oaks) 3-1 IN 8 INNINGS.   MISSED SCORING OPPORTUNITIES AND A STRONG NOTRE DAME DEFENSE GIVES NOTRE DAME THE WIN.  CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON ENDS TOO EARLY.
***(May 17, 2007) -  OC REGISTER'S STEVE FRYER MAKES HIS PREDICTIONS FOR THE CIF TOURNAMENT AND PICKS THE HAWKS TO WIN IN DIVISION III  http://www.ocvarsity.com/ocvarsity/homepage/article_1696044.php
***(May 14, 2007) -  CIF SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION III CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT BRACKETS AND SCHEDULE RELEASED; HAWKS TO PLAY ON FRIDAY, MAY 18 AGAINST THE WINNER OF THE WILDCARD GAME BETWEEN WEST VALLEY and NOTRE DAME. 
TO SEE THE TOURNAMENT BRACKET CLICK ON THE LINK: http://cifss.org/playoffs/Baseball.htm  then click the bottom tab: "Division III".
SEE "NEWS" PAGE FOR MORE DETAILS ON THE HAWKS "ROAD TO DODGER STADIUM".
***(May 13, 2007) - HAWKS' CHRIS GIOVINAZZO has been selected to play on the South Roster in the ORANGE COUNTY ALL-STAR BASEBALL GAME sponsored and organized by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Anaheim.  The game will be played June 5 at 6:45 p.m. at Glover Stadium in Anaheim. It will be the 40th edition of the game.  For the complete roster and more details click the link: http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/ocvarsity/article_1694199.php
***(May 9, 2007) - HAWKS WIN!  HAWKS WIN!!! 
VARSITY, JUNIOR VARSITY and FRESHMEN ARE ALL CROWNED CHAMPIONS OF THE 2007 PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE !!!
***(May 7, 2007) - CIF PLAYOFFS DATES ANNOUNCED
***(May 7, 2007) - HAWKS defeat Irvine H.S. and CLINCH TIE FOR PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP!   HAWKS could claim sole possession of title with win in final game of regular season on Wednesday, May 9, vs Irvine at LHHS.
***(April 20, 2007) - Hawks game vs. league opponent Corona del Mar on Tues. April 24 to be televised on local COX Cable Channel 3 as the "Game of the Week".  For show times click the link: http://www.cox.com/ocpv/cox3/gameweek.asp
***(April 20, 2007) - TODAY's GAME vs. LAGUNA BEACH IS CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN
***(April 11, 2007) - Hawks go 4-1 in Anaheim Lions Tournament with victories over Cerritos, Savanna, OceanView and Cypress, and a sole loss to Tesoro. 
*Kyle Harrison hits for the cycle in victory over Cypress;*Tony Kerr hits inside-the-park homerun vs. Cerritos; ohn Lamb hits two homeruns vs. Savanna;

***(April 6, 2007) - Anaheim Lions Tournament Starts Saturday Night, April 7 at 8:15PM at Boysen Park vs. Cerritos H.S.
***(April 5, 2007) - Varsity Completes Week With Two Wins Over University.  Record is now 3-3.  JV and Frosh keep winning.
***(March 30, 2007) - Varsity Grand Slams Irvine 14-5.  JV and Frosh win.
***(March 29, 2007) - ANAHEIM LIONS TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED - See "NEWS" Page
***(March 28, 2007) - Varsity Loses in Bottom of 7th to Beckman, 3-2.  JV and Frosh win.
**(March 23, 2007) - Varsity Loses to Corona del Mar in 8 innings, 8-6.  JV and Frosh win.
***(March 19, 2007) - Varsity Falls to University in 12 innings, 8-2.  JV and Frosh win.
***(March 19, 2007) -  League Play Begins Today vs. University High School. Varsity Record is 7-2; JV Record is 1-4; and Freshmen Record is 5-1.
***(March 15, 2007) -  Hawks Play Doubleheaders:
   - Varsity Sweeps Long Beach Jordan at Blair Field (Long Beach);
   - JV Falls to Mission Viejo;and Frosh Split vs. Mission Viejo. 
See "Schedules" and "Standings" pages.
***(March 15, 2007) -  Freshmen Hawks Open Season 4-0.  See game summaries on "News" Page.
***(March 12, 2007) -  Hawks Split with Katella in Two Day Doubleheader.  Games originally scheduled for Brookhurst Park are played at Laguna Hills over two days.  Poor air quality in Anaheim area due to Anaheim Hills Fire moves games.
***ELKS TOURNAMENT: DIVISIONS, TEAMS, BRACKETS AND RESULTS - See "NEWS" Page.
***(March 10, 2007) -  Hawks Finish Elks Tournament with 4 Wins and 1 Loss. 
***(March 3, 2007) -  Hawks Open Season with Victories over Orange High School and Garden Grove High School - See GAME REPORTS on "NEWS" Page.