We could line him up at corner, he might be left end, he might be left linebacker, he might be back at safety. He plays with the same passion as [Rob] Gronkowski. Additionally, Kitna said he expects big things out of senior kicker, Ty Bailey. 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Six teams are represented among the Cleburne Railroaders 2023 All-Johnson County baseball superlative awards, but the Burleson Elks, Burleson Centennial Spartans and Rio Vista Eagles lead the way with three top honors, respectively. Byrds offensive production helped Burleson average 7 runs per game as one of the areas top offenses. "JT's got great athleticism and the ability to improvise and get out and run," Jon Kitna said. All but two of this years All-Johnson County baseball superlative honors are shared awards as a result of impressive rsums from a number of individuals throughout the county, particularly from playoff teams and district champion squads. Taylor played a pivotal role in leading the Spartans to the District 8-5A championship while Cassidy was lights out on the mound and at the plate for the Elks, who had the deepest playoff run of any team in the county. But that's linear progression and not exactly how Kitna looks at it. Schedules include start time, directions and scores for the Burleson . Softball-Baseball Facility Use. Fowler allowed 10 earned runs and 29 walks with 54 strikeouts in 38 1/3 innings pitched for a 1.82 ERA and 1.27 WHIP in addition to a .305 batting average with 16 RBIs and 23 runs scored. Jul. C. Cleburne High School. If you aren't the coach but would like this page to be updated, learn more about how you can help below. Load more. and his versatility was key for the Zebras, who lost a tiebreaker game to Maypearl in a district title battle. We tried teaching them as much as we could during COVID but we were teaching kids and coaches at the same time. I think Jalen was that way and he set the standard. On the mound, Allen went 11-1 on the season with only four earned runs and 17 walks surrendered in 57 2/3 innings pitched. They're coachable. Burleson vs. Cleburne (Varsity Baseball) Baseball | Apr 6 | Buy Download Mar 28 | Buy Download The rest of the All-Johnson County second team is comprised of: Alvarado pitcher Kaden Stevens (40.1 IP, 13 ER and 33 BB allowed vs. 42 strikeouts for a 2.25 ERA and 1.78 WHIP), Alvarado catcher Peyton Lamb (.318/.430/.455, 14 RBIs, 12 runs), Burleson shortstop Noah Vasquez (.292/.455/.361, 15 RBIs, 24 runs), Burleson Centennial catcher Hayden Byrd (.298/.446/.368, 12 RBIs), Burleson Centennial DH Zach Applegate (.364/.488/.515, 18 RBIs, 17 runs), Godley pitcher Ethan Davies (31.2 IP, 7-1, 7 ER and 18 BB, allowed vs. 48 strikeouts for a 1.54 ERA and 1.10 WHIP), Godley outfielder Tate Grimsley (.314/.464/.372, 20 RBI, 34 R), Keene outfielder Matthew Havens and Venus outfielder Julian Medina. While Collins season numbers dipped from last season (.274, 12 RBIs, 18 runs this season), he was still a productive offensive player in key situations, but its his defensive ability that earns him utility player of the year for a second straight season. If you are unable to attend the Community Huddle in person but have ideas, issues, or concerns you want to see addressed please Email us. Those guys can play a lot of different positions.". "We're going to keep his hand off the ground this year and let people deal with him and try to figure out where he's going to be on every snap. "We think he's got a chance to be an all-state football player this year," Kitna said. Mansfield Timberview They afford us the ability to be able to run the football on the edges as well as inside and kind of pound it.". A. . Mostly sunny. Burleson High School. Wayne Wayson, In Rio Vista, Fenn boasted a blistering .506 batting average for the entire season with a .583 on-base percentage and .713 slugging percentage. In 41 1/3 innings pitched, Morgan surrendered only two earned runs and 11 walks with 41 strikeouts for a sparkling 0.33 ERA and a strong 0.89 WHIP. Competing in Class 5A, Byrd put up a ridiculous line of .491/.548/.891 with a staggering 40 RBIs and 31 extra-base hits to go along with 24 runs and five homers for the Elks. The Elks bring back five starters from a defensive unit that allowed just under 27 points per game a year ago. Aug. 26Not everything in sports, progression-wise, is linear. and yet, its even harder for a freshman at a Class 5A program to be a leadoff hitter and starting center fielder in addition to pitching duties from day 1. Breaking Bayern Mnchen news and in-depth analysis from the best newsroom in sports. "This isn't the same team so we have to figure out, what is our ceiling now?" I think last year we were at about 4.5 yards per carry. But Godleys Kole Allen and Burleson Centennials Carson Taylor stood above the rest. We've got a young guy, Josh Andrews, that's going to be a sophomore at 6-5, 235 pounds and he's long and loves playing. The Rio Vista Eagles garnered four selections on the All-Johnson County first team in pitcher Brandt Fowler, infielders Jett Macklin and Blaine Briscoe, and outfielder Daniel Miser. I like where we're at right now. A. Aledo High School. Cunningham was also a day 1 starter for Cleburne varsity football and a key contributor on Cleburnes boys freshman basketball team that won a district title. There was a problem saving your notification. "We spent a ton of time with Jaden on offense this year," Kitna said. But Kitna said they have young and talented players waiting in the wings to take over after developing in their system. For the season, Cunningham hit .337 with a .459 on-base percentage and a .449 slugging percentage with 14 RBIs, 24 runs and 16 stolen bases. A. Aledo High School. Macklin slashed .438/.548/.658 with 37 RBIs, 30 runs and 18 steals, Briscoe posted a .338/.449/.475 line with 34 RBIs, 28 runs and 23 steals, and Miser finished at .333/.432/.551 with 20 RBIs, 20 runs and 14 steals. "Two of the three guys up front were all-district selections last year. Just fun-loving, loves the physical nature of it. And to round out Morgans senior year, he was also stellar offensively as he slashed .338/.546/.465 with 15 RBIs, 52 runs, 32 walks drawn and 39 stolen bases. See the schedule for the Elks. Allen was pivotal to the Wildcats success a county-leading 29 wins to go along with their third straight district title and bi-district win. Last season, sophomore Dylan Raiola stepped into the starting role after the graduation of Jalen Kitna, the Elks' 2020 starter who is now playing at the University of Florida. On the pitchers mound, Cassidy recorded 94 strikeouts against 17 earned runs and 13 walks allowed in 62 2/3 innings pitched for a 1.89 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP ratio. Just as there was progression on defense from year 1 to year 2 under Jon Kitna and his coaching staff, the Elks' head coach believes a third year in their unique defensive scheme will result in more success. Kaiden Beard is another one we feel like offers us a lot of flexibility there where they can play a lot of different places. Seven of Burleson's 10 opponents qualified for the postseason last year. "I don't think there's a destination. "We lost two key guys in the secondary but we like the guys coming back, like Cayden Cartmill, and this being his third year in the system," Kitna said. Kitna said he also has a freshman, Jayden Flournoy, who he believes can be an all-district player on both sides of the ball that they hope to develop early on so he can make an impact as well. and his ability to play multiple positions most specifically, pitcher, shortstop and catcher made him a fit as utility player of the year. as a guide Reject passivity; Empathize with others; Accept responsibility; Lead courageously. "With the five or six receivers and tight ends we have, I think we're going to have a chance to be pretty multiple and be able to split guys out," he said. The position unit that has seen the most improvement on Burleson's defense is the line. They play as hard as they can. One thing Kitna said he's anticipating this year is for Burleson to be versatile on offense. He's going to anchor our defensive line. The Burleson Elks Baseball team is an elite team of student athletes in Texas & Back 2 Back. Now, they've got 2 years under their belt. See the schedule for the Elks. If they play well, we're going to play well. "We did that on purpose. Burleson High School 0-Argyle High School 4. 2023 BVM Sports. He can hit you. He's studying it all the time. "At receiver, we're loaded with guys you've just never heard of but we've been developing for two years," he said. Schedules include start time, directions and scores for the Burleson . That's why I love Texas high school football.". Five teams in Johnson County qualified for the postseason and three of those teams claimed . in everything that they do. In addition to graduating a strong senior class and the departure of quarterback Dylan Raiola, the No. Mansfield Summit Its also hard for a freshman to be a day 1 starter on a varsity team in any sport. Representing the Spartans on the first team are outfielder Corbin Crump (.409/.542/.500, 15 RBI, 11 R) and shortstop Tristan Menchaca (.419/.490/.500, 15 RBI, 28 R, 12 SB). He's worked his tail off. Now our job is what do these guys do best and let's put them in position to do that week in and week out. In addition to Balina-Ayers, Kitna said there would be competition in camp and early in the season at running back. Not a lot of people probably talk about their kicker but I think he's got a chance to be really good for us.". In addition to his standout play as a catcher, Morgan was also dominant in the pitchers circle. "Those three are super athletic and they do a great job of communicating and sorting things out in our zone run scheme. Roever posted a .326/.462/.500 line with 22 RBIs and 26 runs offensively while pitching 38 2/3 innings with 16 earned runs and 18 walks against 42 strikeouts for a 2.89 ERA and 1.24 WHIP. And JT is certainly not afraid of what's in front of him.". Best Version Media, LLC. Get the latest injury updates, player news and more from around the league.