Argyle Athletics Booster Club, Argyle H.S. TX

Argyle used a plethora of extra-base hits to out slug Whitesboro 10-5 to extend their winning streak. The district mark now stands at 11-2 (17-7) with one regular season game remaining.

Eddie Eckert (2-3, 2 RBIs, 2 scores) had the big bop over the RCF fence in the fifth inning. Layton Lowry (1-3, score) lead off the second inning with a standup triple to RCF. Lance Sutton (1-3, 3 scores) lead off the game with a LF double, Pat Dawkins (3-4, 4 RBIs, 2 scores) smashed a double in the sixth inning, and Eckert blasted one in the third.

The Eagles opened the game with three runs courtesy of Sutton's double, three walks, two passed balls, a Dawkins RBI single, and an Eckert RBI deep fly ball. Argyle added another run in the second inning after Lowry lead off with a triple and scored on an RBI bunt by Scotty Stewart. Whitesboro cut the lead in half in the bottom of the second via three singles, an error, and a hit batsman. Eckert then hit his two out double in the third inning and scored on Storm Griffin's RBI single. The bottom of the third was scoreless, highlighted by Sutton's diving catch to rob the clean-up batter of a base hit. He then lead off the top of the fourth inning drawing a base-on-balls and advanced to third base on consecutive passed balls, ultimately scoring on a Dawkins single. Eckert's jack made the score 7-2 going into the bottom of the fifth inning, but a Bearcat leadoff double and an error cut the lead to 7-3. Sutton and Jake Sizelove both drew walks in the sixth inning, and scored on Dawkins' double, who scored himself on a passed ball. Whitesboro added two more runs on two singles, an error, and a hit batsman, but could muster no more. The last out of the game was recorded on a diving catch of a deep pop foul by right fielder Mike Stein.

Pat Dawkins started the game on the mound going 2 and 1/3 innings allowing 2 runs on 3 hits while striking out 2 batters. Scotty Stewart came on in relief spreading 5 hits over 4 and 2/3 innings and giving up only two earned runs. He also struck out 6 Bearcats.

Argyle travels to Pilot Point Tuesday 4/22 at 4:30 to close out the regular season.

GO EAGLES--PLAY IN MAY!

     It is exciting times for Argyle Baseball!  The 2008 season kicks off this week as non-district play begins on Tuesday 2/19 at Little Elm.  The team has worked hard to prepare for the opener by practicing in a fashion similar to professional spring training format.  Focused, crisp workouts have created a "practice hard--play hard" mentallity!  This has been revealed in four successful scrimmage games against teams from larger schools.
     The players work out with pride in their upgraded facilities. These include a state-of-the-art hitting facility and bullpen.  Also, the well manicured infield and outfield has been groomed all year.  A new pro-style playing surface has created an infield second to none.  Lastly, the new outfield fence presents an awesome atmosphere.
    When asked his thoughts about the team based on early observations, first year head coach Ricky Griffin says he is "pleased with the pitchers' command....and impressed with the offensive performance by the seniors".  Those seniors include four year lettermen JJ Harp (SS) and Trevor Cantrell (C), along with 2007 all-area honorees Pat Dawkins (1B) and Mike Stein (OF).  That group, along with sophomore Lance Sutton (OF) and junior Caden Dickerson (DH) return from a 2007 team that had the most successful season in AHS baseball history and missed the playoffs by one game!  Joining those core returnees are many players that have worked hard in summer and fall leagues to prepare themselves to contribute.
     It is exciting times for Argyle Baseball! GO EAGLES---PLAY IN MAY!!