Gladewater, Union Grove All-Stars shine at state Dixie tournaments

By Ellis Hayden
Sports Correspondent

Gladewater and Union Grove youth displayed their baseball prowess at the Dixie League State Tournaments.

The 13-14 year-old Union Grove All-Stars took a ninth-place finish following losses in the Dixie League State Tournament. At the Dixie Boys Ozone Junior State Tournament for 11-12 year olds in Bonham, the Union Grove All-Stars captured a second place trophy after falling to Pottsboro in a semi-final game. Courtesy photo

The Gladewater 13-14 year olds All Star team lost 5-2 to Pittsburg in the championship game, to claim second place in the Dixie Boys Tier 2 North Zone State Tournament in Paris, Texas. Gladewater edged Howe, 12-11 in the first round, but lost to Omaha, 8-5 in the second round. Gladewater bounced back with a 22-4 win over Paris, earning a rematch with Omaha, which they won 9-1. With a 14-9 win over Hughes Springs, the Gladewater All Stars had fought their way into the championship game against Pittsburg.

In the same tournament, the 13-14 year old All Stars from Union Grove came away with a ninth place finish following losses to Anna and Delta County. Union Grove reached the state tournament by finishing second in the Dixie Boys District Tournament hosted by Gladewater at Bear Park.

At the Dixie Boys Ozone Junior State Tournament for 11-12 year olds in Bonham, the Union Grove All Stars captured a second place trophy after falling to Pottsboro in a semi-final game. Union Grove lost to Howe in round one, then fought their way through the loser’s bracket with one run wins over Diana, Fannin National, and Whitewright to face undefeated Hughes Springs in a semi-final match up. Union Grove beat Hugh Springs 4-1, but lost...

Continued in this week's edition of The Gladewater Mirror.

Baugh announces Bears’ pre-season schedule

By Ellis Hayden
Sports Correspondent

Gladewater athletic director and head football coach, Jerrod Baugh announced the schedule of pre-season practices and scrimmage games for the JV and varsity football players. On Saturday, July 31, a Football Player and Parent Meeting at 10 a.m. in the GHS cafeteria, for all high school players who plan to participate in football. For more information, contact Coach Baugh at 903.844.3847.

Football practice starts Monday, Aug. 2, with all 10th - 12th graders being required to take a conditioning/strength test at 8 a.m.. Baugh reminds all junior varsity and varsity players who do not pass the conditioning/strength test will be required to report at 8 a.m. every morning following for additional work in preparation for the season.

Freshmen practice will be from 9 to 11 a.m.. The junior varsity and varsity will practice from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 2-5. Starting Friday, Aug. 6, “two-a-days” begin for all high school football players with practices at 9 to 11 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m..

The Bears will host Troup on Saturday, Aug. 14, to play the Tigers in a scrimmage. On Friday, Aug. 20 at 5 p.m., the Bears will host the Sabine Cardinals in the last scrimmage before the 2010 season opener, on the road against the Canton Eagles on Friday, Aug., 26.

PLAYER/PARENT MEETING SET IN GLADEWATER

A Gladewater High School football team player/parent meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Gladewater High School cafeteria. It is for all high school players and parents.

Among topics to be discussed are team rules, expectations, practice times and physical papers. For more information, contact Gladewater athletic director/head football coach Jerrod Baugh at 903.844.3847.