The Tigers lost a close game to the always tough Eaton Reds in the Semi-finals of the Legion B State Tournament.  However, the Tigers returned the next day unphased and ready to play against the Valley Vikings.  Junior, Josh Tinnon, threw a complete game two-hitter while the Tiger bats heated up again.  The Tigers walked away with a convincing 12-1 mercy rule victory to advance to the Legion B State Championship Series. 

The championship series was a rematch with Eaton.  The Tigers struck early with back to back doubles in the second inning from Matthew Lopez and Josh Tinnon.  Starter Sean Urban was efficient through the first four innings allowing only two hits and no runs.  In the bottom of the fifth with two runners on and two outs, the Tigers committed a fatal error that kept the inning alive.  The Reds promptly drove in five unearned runs on three hits. The Reds were able to add one more unearned run in the bottom of the sixth on their way to a 6-1 victory.

Despite falling just short of the championship, the Tigers had a great season finishing 33-11 (highest win total in summer ball history). In addition, it is the first time ever a varsity baseball squad has played in a state championship game!!  Congrats to all the players for a great season!  Everyone looks forward to a strong offseason committment to bring home that first every baseball title!!!

In 2008, six members of the varsity squad earned All Academic All-State honors.  The six players honored is the most in program history.

To earn first team All Academic All-State the student athlete must earn a 3.6 gpa or higher.  The following two student atheletes recevied this honor Will Roth (Sophomore) and Josh Tinnon (Sophomore).

To earn second team or honorable mention All Academic All-State a student ahtlete must earn a 3.3 gpa or higher.  The following four student athletes earned this distinction: Rob McCandlish (Freshman), Matt Tinnon (Junior), Matt Cavalier (Senior) and Daniel Montanez (Senior).

 There is no doubt the real reason any student athlete attends Holy Family; the quality education that prepares him/her for the next step in life.  These six individual accepted the challenge and excelled.  Congrats to all six of these student athletes for excelling not only on the diamond but more importantly in the classroom!

Six TIGERS were recognized this season with All Conference honors. The six honors tied for the most of any Metro League team. Leading the way for the TIGERS; four players received first team all conference: Stefan Beck/Pitcher (Senior), Matt Tinnon/Utility (Junior), Matthew Lopez/Outfield (Junior), and Evan Genders/Outfield (Sophomore).  Receiving second team honors at third base was Devan Pries (Senior) and first baseman Daniel Montanez (Senior).

Congrats to all these TIGER players. We all look foward to the next several weeks as we expect several more honors including All-State to be awarded to many of this year's TIGERS! WELL DONE!!!

For the third straight year, the TIGERS played one of its non-conference games at Coors Field.  This year, the #5 TIGERS squared off against the #1 Reds of Eaton.  The match-up of top five teams did not disappoint those fans in attendance.

The TIGERS kept the Reds scoreless in the top of the first.  In the bottom of the first, Evan Genders led off with a full count double ripped to right center field.  The second batter of the inning, Jacob Gonzales stroked a 1-0 pitch to the same part of the ball park for an RBI double.

The one run lead held up until the top of the third when Eaton was able to plate their first run of the game against Senior Stefan Beck.  The TIGERS promptly answered with a run of their own in the bottom half of the frame.  Sophomore, Evan Genders hit a sharp single up the middle to score Senior Brian Boothe. 

The TIGERS lead held until the top of the fifth inning, when Eaton drilled a ball deep in the right field corner for an RBI triple. In the top of the sixth, Eaton took their first lead of the game scoring three runs capped by a two out two run double.

The score was 5-2 going into the bottom of the sixth inning.  Jacob Gonzales led off the inning with a walk.  The next two batters struck out.  With two outs, Jacob Quintana walked.  With two runners aboard, Freshman Rob McCandlish hustled out an infield single resulting in one run.  The TIGERS then scored one more run on a wild pitch.  At the end of the sixth inning the score was 5-4 and the stage was set for an incredible finish.

Senior, Devan Pries, settled in after a shaky sixth inning to pitch a scoreless seventh.  Reds pitching promptly recorded the first two outs of the inning.  The order flipped to the top and sophomore, Evan Genders, stepped to the plate.  Evan stroked a single through the infield for his third hit of the game.  Jacob Gonzales followed Evan with a single of his own to put the tying and winning runs on base with two outs.  Junior, Matthew Lopez was re-enter to face the hard throwing McLavey.  Eaton threw a first pitch fastball that Lopez rocketed into right center to score both Genders and Gonzales for a game winning walk off triple!

The win was the first for the TIGER program over the Eaton Reds.  It is the second time in as many years that the TIGERS have beaten a team ranked #1 in the state.  GREAT WIN FOR THE TIGER BASEBALL PROGRAM!!!       

Congrats to each player as it took a total team effort to win this big game.  The TIGERS will square off against #2 Faith Christian on Tuesday at Kevin Ritz Field.  Good Luck to the TIGERS as they attempt to knock off another of the State’s best teams!

On Saturday, the 26th the Junior Varsity swept Middle Park 11-1 and 5-0 to complete a 15-3 spring season!  The TIGERS not only finished the season an outstanding 15-3 but also went 9-1 against Metro League opponents.  The TIGERS outscored their opponents 210-80.

 In addition, the 3rd Level Team won its last two games of the season against Elizabeth and Jefferson Academy to finish its season 9-5.

 Congrats to both teams for OUTSTANDING seasons!  The future certainly looks bright for the TIGERS!!!

Over 35 players participated in the event. Due to the overwhelming participation by the TIGERS, the local elks club was able to increase the number of food basket deliveries from 45 last year to over 90 this holiday season!  Elks Club member, Pat Kennedy, was speechless regarding the turnout and support of the players.  Mrs Kennedy was very impressed by the “leadership”, “organization” and “teamwork” of all the young men.  Bob Heller, last year’s food drive organizer stated that “They are an army of angels with big hearts.”  There is no doubt that each player made a tremendous impact not only on the families who received the food baskets but also the members of the Elks Club.

Thank you to all the players who participated.  We look forward to helping the Elks once again next Christmas. 

Great job TIGERS and a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS to all!!!