Huntingdon Valley (HV) had 9 total players named to the All-American Legion Team tonight. Leading the way as 1st teamers for HV is Philadelphia University Freshman and team Captain Jake Madnick (catcher), Lower Moreland High School Senior Lou Palmer (DH), Penn State Abington Freshmen Jesse Goldstein (Outfield) and Germantown Friends Senior Nick Rittler (Outfield).
"Anytime you have 4 First Team All-League players on one team it makes you think that you might have had a better record then you ended up with but in this case it isnt the fact" Coach Evan Horn said, "Jake played with 100% fire and heart this season and deserved any award that could be given to any player. Jake wears his heart on his sleeve and I just love the way he became a leader this season. Lou started off slow but really kicked it in to gear the second half of the season. Lou started to believe in his ability and the results came after. Jess was one of our team MVP's. He really improved over the season and the best part about his season was the incredible defense he played every game. Nick was a huge surprise for me. He didnt start the season as a starter but when given a chance took complete control of his chance and ran with it all the way to 1st team honors"
HV also placed 2 players as 2nd Team All-League players. Penn State Abington Sophomore Brian Camp (pitcher) and Penn State Altona Freshman Jared Licht (Shortstop)
"Our 2 second team players could have easily been first team players but they where up against some really good players" Horn continued "Jared was another one of them players who just always is looking to learn the game and get better. Jared is a truly a great player and yet a better person, he will be impossible to replace next season. Brian was our team MVP and came in 3rd for league's MVP as well. Brian was a bull dog on the mound and gave me everything you could on the field. Brian grew as the season went on and developed the pitching mind that makes pitchers become really good pitchers"
HV received 3 Honerable Mentions as well. Lower Moreland Senior Ross "Chips" Goodman (Pitcher), Lower Moreland Senior Cal Palmer (Second Base) and Abington High School Senior Chris Ruhl (1st Base).
"Chips (Ross) was all I thought he would be" Horn said "He pitched every 3rd game and was really cheated out of about 4 wins. He never really got any run support. Cal was as steady as you can be in the field. Cal made just about every play in the field and its nice to say before a ball is hit that you hope it goes to him because you know the play is over. His hitting was consistant all season. Chris was a great team leader that seemed to excel at the coaching style of mine. Chris a always on the top of his game and never let anything bother him. He is going to be a huge part of next seasons team"
HV is off until it goes to Rehoboth Beach for a tournament on Friday Aug 5th-7th
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Huntingdon Valley Plays Yardley-Morrisville to a 4-4 Tie in Scrimmage
Huntingdon Valley (HV) played Yardley-Morrisville (YM) in a Non-League American Legion Game on Thursday night to a 4-4 tie. Each team used most of their pitchers in the game for an inning or two and the game was very competitive.
"When you have two teams from two different leagues you just dont know what to expect" Coach Evan Horn said "They are a well coached team with many good players so it was nice to see my boys battle with them from the first pitch to the last"
HV used pitchers Brian Camp and Matt Lawlor for 2 innings each and Ross "Chips" Goodman for 1 2/3. Robert Hoffman closed the game out with the final out.
"I wanted to see all my pitchers throw the pill today and we closed the door with Hoff (Robert Hoffman) even though he made it interesting at the end" Coach Horn said.
HV feel behind in the bottom of the 2nd inning but bounced back plating 2 runs in the top of the third. Goodman lined a 2 out single to left field to score Paul Buckley (1-3) and Hoffman (2-3).
"Chips (Ross Goodman) came through when we needed him to with a 2 strike count" Coach Horn continued "When Chips puts the ball in play I beleive he has a better chance of getting a hit then not. We need him doing that to continue to improve"
HV scored 2 more runs when YM walked them in. YM tied the game in the bottom of the 5th which ended the scoring. The game was called after the 6th inning due to darkness.
"It was a great night for baseball on a great field (Philadelphia Bible college) with two teams looking to get better and have some fun" Horn said "I had my catcher playing shortstop and my third basemen playing catcher, it was a great time for my boys and that is all that matters"
"When you have two teams from two different leagues you just dont know what to expect" Coach Evan Horn said "They are a well coached team with many good players so it was nice to see my boys battle with them from the first pitch to the last"
HV used pitchers Brian Camp and Matt Lawlor for 2 innings each and Ross "Chips" Goodman for 1 2/3. Robert Hoffman closed the game out with the final out.
"I wanted to see all my pitchers throw the pill today and we closed the door with Hoff (Robert Hoffman) even though he made it interesting at the end" Coach Horn said.
HV feel behind in the bottom of the 2nd inning but bounced back plating 2 runs in the top of the third. Goodman lined a 2 out single to left field to score Paul Buckley (1-3) and Hoffman (2-3).
"Chips (Ross Goodman) came through when we needed him to with a 2 strike count" Coach Horn continued "When Chips puts the ball in play I beleive he has a better chance of getting a hit then not. We need him doing that to continue to improve"
HV scored 2 more runs when YM walked them in. YM tied the game in the bottom of the 5th which ended the scoring. The game was called after the 6th inning due to darkness.
"It was a great night for baseball on a great field (Philadelphia Bible college) with two teams looking to get better and have some fun" Horn said "I had my catcher playing shortstop and my third basemen playing catcher, it was a great time for my boys and that is all that matters"
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Goldstein Leads Huntingdon Valley's 11 hit Attack in Win Over Cedarbrook 8-4
Huntingdon Valley (HV) seems to be clicking on all cylinders at the end of the season as it pounded out 11 hits in a 8-4 victory over Host Cedarbrook to push its record to a respectful 9-11. HV, winners of 4 of their last 6 games, seems to be getting timely hits and great defense towards the end of a short baseball season.
"I said it before and I will say it again, We are learning how to finally win games like this but it is a little to late to make the playoffs" Head Coach Evan Horn continued "At this point I want these boys to know what it feels like to win games like this and build for next season"
HV scored in every inning but the last. HV's biggest inning was the 4th when they plated 4 runs and pushed the score to 7-2 at the time. The biggest hit came off the bat of Lower Moreland Senior and Penn State Abington bound Jesse Goldstein. Goldstein ( 2 for 3, double, RBI, Run scored) drove a ball to right field that hit the fence on one hop to plate a run and ignite the inning. Lower Moreland Freshman Jack Titus (1 for 2) also got in on the fun by driving a double to the left field corner
"Jessie seems to have taken to me and Coach Mike Landes (assistant coach) style of hitting" Coach Horn said "Jesse works hard 100% of the time between the lines if its hitting, running or cheering he gives us everything he has. He will be very hard to replace next season that is for sure"
Abington senior Chris Ruhl (7 strikeouts) pitched the first 4 2/3 innings for HV and did a great job on a spot start. Lower Moreland senior Ross Goodman entered the game with 2 runners on base and 2 outs to close out the 5th inning and pitch a scoreless 6th.
"Chris (Ruhl) did a great job today. He really hasn't pitched at all this season but we where shorthanded and I knew he would do a great job. Once the game got close and Chris reached 100 pitches I had to turn the man known as "Chips" (Ross Goodman) and he did what he has done all season and that is pitch great and give me his all"
HV also received 2 hits from Ace pitcher and Penn State Abington Freshman Brian Camp (2 for 3, 2 RBI's) and Lower Moreland Junior Lou Palmer. Camp laced a triple over the right fielders head for his first hit of the season.
"Brian's (Camp) hit not only surprised me but also surprised him. Brian got to third base and looked like he saw a ghost" Horn smiled "Brian is a character but I was happy for him"
HV closes out the season on Tuesday at home agianst the Morelanders
"I said it before and I will say it again, We are learning how to finally win games like this but it is a little to late to make the playoffs" Head Coach Evan Horn continued "At this point I want these boys to know what it feels like to win games like this and build for next season"
HV scored in every inning but the last. HV's biggest inning was the 4th when they plated 4 runs and pushed the score to 7-2 at the time. The biggest hit came off the bat of Lower Moreland Senior and Penn State Abington bound Jesse Goldstein. Goldstein ( 2 for 3, double, RBI, Run scored) drove a ball to right field that hit the fence on one hop to plate a run and ignite the inning. Lower Moreland Freshman Jack Titus (1 for 2) also got in on the fun by driving a double to the left field corner
"Jessie seems to have taken to me and Coach Mike Landes (assistant coach) style of hitting" Coach Horn said "Jesse works hard 100% of the time between the lines if its hitting, running or cheering he gives us everything he has. He will be very hard to replace next season that is for sure"
Abington senior Chris Ruhl (7 strikeouts) pitched the first 4 2/3 innings for HV and did a great job on a spot start. Lower Moreland senior Ross Goodman entered the game with 2 runners on base and 2 outs to close out the 5th inning and pitch a scoreless 6th.
"Chris (Ruhl) did a great job today. He really hasn't pitched at all this season but we where shorthanded and I knew he would do a great job. Once the game got close and Chris reached 100 pitches I had to turn the man known as "Chips" (Ross Goodman) and he did what he has done all season and that is pitch great and give me his all"
HV also received 2 hits from Ace pitcher and Penn State Abington Freshman Brian Camp (2 for 3, 2 RBI's) and Lower Moreland Junior Lou Palmer. Camp laced a triple over the right fielders head for his first hit of the season.
"Brian's (Camp) hit not only surprised me but also surprised him. Brian got to third base and looked like he saw a ghost" Horn smiled "Brian is a character but I was happy for him"
HV closes out the season on Tuesday at home agianst the Morelanders
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