BASEBALL

May 12
2 min

REMATCH TIME: After bi-district sweep, No. 9 Academy seeks revenge vs. Whitney in area-round series

By GREG WILLE TempleBeltonSports.com gwille2@hot.rr.com LITTLE RIVER-ACADEMY – To keep their successful baseball season going and reach...

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BEES BUZZ INTO POSTSEASON: 19-3A champ, ninth-ranked Academy begins playoffs in series vs. Groesbeck

Greg Wille

May 5
3 min

BEES BUZZ INTO POSTSEASON: 19-3A champ, ninth-ranked Academy begins playoffs in series vs. Groesbeck

PLAYOFF TIME AGAIN: One year ago, Academy center fielder/pitcher John Tomasek played a key role as the fourth-seeded Bumblebees upset...

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PRIMED FOR THE PLAYOFFS: After strong run in 12-6A, Belton starts postseason with Mansfield series

Greg Wille

May 5
2 min

PRIMED FOR THE PLAYOFFS: After strong run in 12-6A, Belton starts postseason with Mansfield series

BRINGING IT: Belton's TJ Johnson delivers a pitch against Duncanville in a Class 6A bi-district playoff game on May 7, 2021 at Belton....

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STILL BATTLING: All-around play gives TC sweep vs. Vernon, keeping Leopards alive in postseason hunt

Greg Wille

May 5
8 min

STILL BATTLING: All-around play gives TC sweep vs. Vernon, keeping Leopards alive in postseason hunt

PARTY AT THE PLATE: Temple College's Chris Morrow is congratulated at home plate by Zane Spinn (right), Caleb Hill (15) and Andre Jackson...

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HEATING UP IN A HURRY: Pitchers Bryant, Tourney set tone as TC grabs must-have sweep vs. Weatherford

Greg Wille

Apr 28
10 min

HEATING UP IN A HURRY: Pitchers Bryant, Tourney set tone as TC grabs must-have sweep vs. Weatherford

GOT HIM: Temple College sophomore pitcher Mason Bryant follows through on a third-inning slider that struck out Weatherford's Kooper...

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LEOPARDS DENIED AGAIN: No. 5 McLennan extends mastery of TC as Rodriguez's diving catch seals sweep

Greg Wille

Apr 21
11 min

LEOPARDS DENIED AGAIN: No. 5 McLennan extends mastery of TC as Rodriguez's diving catch seals sweep

TAKING IT THE OTHER WAY: Temple College designated hitter Caleb Hill slices a single to left field against McLennan pitcher Devin Bennett...

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COMPLETE GAMES: Pratt, Spinn shine as TC turns sharp play, Hill's mistakes into crucial NTJCAC sweep

Greg Wille

Apr 16
11 min

COMPLETE GAMES: Pratt, Spinn shine as TC turns sharp play, Hill's mistakes into crucial NTJCAC sweep

SHUTTING THEM DOWN: Temple College sophomore pitcher Davis Pratt reacts after striking out Hill batter Christian Garcia during the final...

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STILL SEARCHING: Jackson, TC prevail in extras, but 8-4 Ranger win continues Leopards' inconsistency

Greg Wille

Apr 10
9 min

STILL SEARCHING: Jackson, TC prevail in extras, but 8-4 Ranger win continues Leopards' inconsistency

MAKING THE CONNECTION: Temple College second baseman and leadoff batter Travis Chestnut hits a single to center field against Ranger...

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'WE NEEDED IT': Leopards rally for 8-7 win in 11 innings, then rip Cisco 10-3 for vital NTJCAC sweep

Greg Wille

Mar 24
8 min

'WE NEEDED IT': Leopards rally for 8-7 win in 11 innings, then rip Cisco 10-3 for vital NTJCAC sweep

CLUTCH PERFORMER: Temple College sophomore left fielder Andre Jackson played a key role as the Leopards swept a conference doubleheader...

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FRUSTRATING WEEK: TC pitching falters as North Central sweeps No. 20 Leopards to start conference

Greg Wille

Mar 13
8 min

FRUSTRATING WEEK: TC pitching falters as North Central sweeps No. 20 Leopards to start conference

Temple College freshman Hogan Heller hits a third-inning single against North Central Texas pitcher Brandon O'Neill during the...

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BACK ON THE PROWL: Leopards aim to build on productive 2021, gain ground on national champ McLennan

Greg Wille

Feb 5
9 min

BACK ON THE PROWL: Leopards aim to build on productive 2021, gain ground on national champ McLennan

TALENTED GROUP: Temple College's 2022 baseball team includes these six players who signed with NCAA Division I programs in November:...

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DREAMS REALIZED: TC's six D-I signees include Chestnut to A&M, Holland product Spinn to Sam Houston

Greg Wille

Nov 18, 2021
8 min

DREAMS REALIZED: TC's six D-I signees include Chestnut to A&M, Holland product Spinn to Sam Houston

NEXT-LEVEL GUYS: Temple College's baseball program on Wednesday celebrated its six players who signed with NCAA Division I programs last...

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Greg Wille

Jul 14, 2021
3 min

BASEBALL: TC shortstop Stephenson not taken in MLB Draft; Temple grad Rumfield selected by Phillies

By GREG WILLE TempleBeltonSports.com After being rated the fastest runner and the No. 199 overall prospect in Major League Baseball's...

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Greg Wille

Jun 8, 2021
2 min

BASEBALL: Rogers junior Guzman, Cameron Yoe junior McCall share MVP award on All-District 19-3A Team

TempleBeltonSports.com staff report HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL 2021 ALL-DISTRICT 19-3A TEAM As voted on by the district's head coaches:...

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DENIED: Courtney outduels Gerrard 1-0 as Hudson Round 3 sweep ends Lake Belton's strong first season

Greg Wille

May 22, 2021
10 min

DENIED: Courtney outduels Gerrard 1-0 as Hudson Round 3 sweep ends Lake Belton's strong first season

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE: Lake Belton sophomore right-hander Mason Gerrard delivers a pitch to Lufkin Hudson batter Blake Slaga during the...

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BASEBALL: Blomquist, offense help TC mash Midland in Region V; Leopards get another shot at McLennan

Greg Wille

May 17, 2021
5 min

BASEBALL: Blomquist, offense help TC mash Midland in Region V; Leopards get another shot at McLennan

SEASON-SAVING PERFORMANCE: With Temple College needing to beat Midland on Sunday evening to extend its season in the NJCAA Region V...

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FROM BLOWOUT TO BARNBURNER: TC rallies from 6-0 deficit, but McLennan holds on for 8-7 Region V win

Greg Wille

May 16, 2021
10 min

FROM BLOWOUT TO BARNBURNER: TC rallies from 6-0 deficit, but McLennan holds on for 8-7 Region V win

LONG GONE: Temple College freshman second baseman Travis Chestnut follows the flight of his two-run home run off of McLennan pitcher...

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CLUTCH PERFORMERS: Jackson's throw, hit, Pratt's pitching help TC win Region V opener; MCC duel next

Greg Wille

May 15, 2021
11 min

CLUTCH PERFORMERS: Jackson's throw, hit, Pratt's pitching help TC win Region V opener; MCC duel next

HIS TIME TO SHINE: Temple College freshman left fielder Andre Jackson produced a big game in the Leopards' 5-3 win over Midland in an...

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COSTLY MISTAKES: Uncharacteristic Belton errors spark Sachse as No. 6 Tigers lose series opener, 7-2

Greg Wille

May 14, 2021
9 min

COSTLY MISTAKES: Uncharacteristic Belton errors spark Sachse as No. 6 Tigers lose series opener, 7-2

THE WHEELS ARE TURNING: Belton junior pitcher TJ Johnson comes forward to field a third-inning sacrifice bunt by Garland Sachse's Davis...

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HIT THE RESET BUTTON: TC shakes off late-season skid, starts Region V tournament vs. Midland in Waco

Greg Wille

May 13, 2021
5 min

HIT THE RESET BUTTON: TC shakes off late-season skid, starts Region V tournament vs. Midland in Waco

SAME LOCATION, DIFFERENT RESULT?: Last Thursday, Temple College sophomore Nathan Medrano pitched a four-hit complete game in a 2-0 loss...

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