1-3A Baseball

[Oldbadger]

funny how some just dissapear when you ask a question!

Okay Rusty and oldbadger, serious question for you.  Been keeping track this year of the wolves.  Their trend is to feast on the weak but when faced with a little quality, they might struggle a bit.  Have a very good record overall with only two losses.   Other than the two wins earlier in the year against PG and Farmington, are they going to be able to compete at a high enough level to advance come state?  I was one who thought they could, but after the second PG game the other night it has to make you question what will happen if things get tight.  The weakness of the 1-3A could come back to bite you.

Hey!  Can't stay on the computer all the time.  Some of us have to work!  No, seriously.  I was in Little Rock with my wife at her doctor's appointment.
To answer your question.  I feel Lincoln has the capability to go very deep, possibly win the state.  Contrary to what many say, Lincoln has only four seniors.  Granted, they are top notch, but, most of the team is young.  This youth is the only soft spot.  But, as in any baseball game, when two top quality teams play, anything can happen.  So, it will take a little luck, but they do have the talent.  They won't play any one the first round this year who will be pitching for the Hogs next year.  So most certainly, second or third round, but possibly the title.

[Oldbadger]

I wasn't at the game but if you will read my previous post the game between Farmington and Lincoln was one of the games I was talking about when I said "when two quality teams play anything can happen!"  After 3 hours of play Lincoln finally beat Farmington 23 to 14 in 7 innings.  As I said, I don't know if it was a slugfest or a walkfest but it was unusual.  You never know in the game of baseball.  I have seen it in the pros and in college.  It just happens.

[Rusty Shackleford]

funny how some just dissapear when you ask a question!

Yes, because "disappearing" is not answering for a few hours.... tool.

[Rusty Shackleford]

Okay Rusty and oldbadger, serious question for you.  Been keeping track this year of the wolves.  Their trend is to feast on the weak but when faced with a little quality, they might struggle a bit.  Have a very good record overall with only two losses.   Other than the two wins earlier in the year against PG and Farmington, are they going to be able to compete at a high enough level to advance come state?  I was one who thought they could, but after the second PG game the other night it has to make you question what will happen if things get tight.  The weakness of the 1-3A could come back to bite you.

I've got a serious answer for you.

In my opinion they can go deep, if not all the way in the post season... on one condition.

That would be if the team has the right mindset.  Lincoln like most teams, can loose focus on times after so many wins. This is part of the reason I think those 2 looses were good for them.  If the Lincoln boys don't get a big head, focus, and play hard they can go far.

[TIGER101]

Giving up a lot of runs here lately!!

[leatherneck]

Giving up a lot of runs here lately!!

but scoring more than theyre giving is the key!!

[BigRigg11]

Its funny how PG beats Lincoln on a bad day, they are all the sudden better. Baseball is a crazy game, just as OldBadger said it happens in pros and college. PG beat Lincoln once and have a big head. The records show Lincoln has won 2 games out of the last 3 games played between Lincoln and PG. And i havent heard any thing from Lincoln about how much better than they are than PG.

[tiger fan 13]

LINCOLN IS THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[gametime]

Bigrigg

Young man my suggestion is to just play and let the adults have these conversations.

[leatherneck]

seen em both a few times and id take pg in a single game elimination. and would take pg in a 3 game series.
pg will be in final 4
lincoln should win it all in 3a, they better this year, cause they wont next year.

[gametime]

Its going to be a long year for them in 2013.  They lose everything, and their top two games in Farmington and PG has everyone coming back.  All I can say is petition the AAA because it's not going to fair for those kids to go through it..........

[Oldbadger]

Its going to be a long year for them in 2013.  They lose everything, and their top two games in Farmington and PG has everyone coming back.  All I can say is petition the AAA because it's not going to fair for those kids to go through it..........

Let's play this game a year at a time.  We'll worry about next year, next year.  I can tell you one thing, Lincoln is not worried about next year.

[gametime]

We finally agree on something.   They should be worried about this year.......

[gametime]

But they still wont be very good next year

[NwaSportsFan]

But they still wont be very good next year

This is the last chance they have.. Hopefully they will win. BTW Im not a Lincoln Poster 

[Oldbadger]

But they still wont be very good next year

Have to wait and see, I guess.

[Rusty Shackleford]

But they still wont be very good next year

I've never said you post about Lincoln, without then mentioning the next year.  C'mon gametime.

[gametime]

Rusty I have nothing against Lincoln. 

[Oldbadger]

Lincoln swept Green Forest tonight 3-0 and 10-0.  They are now 21-3 on the year and 10-0 in conference.

[TIGER101]

Oldbadger did Lincoln lose any conference games this year?

[Oldbadger]

Oldbadger did Lincoln lose any conference games this year?

No.  They lost only to PG, and Inola, OK and Stillwell, Ok.

[TIGER101]

Its funny how PG beats Lincoln on a bad day, they are all the sudden better. Baseball is a crazy game, just as OldBadger said it happens in pros and college. PG beat Lincoln once and have a big head. The records show Lincoln has won 2 games out of the last 3 games played between Lincoln and PG. And i havent heard any thing from Lincoln about how much better than they are than PG.

Bigrigg11 I have yet to hear anyone from PG bragging or acting like they have a big head.  We know Lincoln has a good team and if you go back and check past post you will see that.  If you are referring to me mentioning that Lincoln gave up a lot of runs a while back, you were for a few games.  Was just making a statement.

[leatherneck]

i know lincoln will win the league but who is second and third

[Oldbadger]

i know lincoln will win the league but who is second and third

Actually, Lincoln won the league title by sweeping Green Forest yesterday.  They finished 10-0 and have two more varsity games left for the regular season.  They are 21-3 on the year.

[TIGER101]

Oldbadger can you or rusty tell me where the district is at for 1-3A this year

[3aDomination69]

Oldbadger can you or rusty tell me where the district is at for 1-3A this year

The District Tournament is at Lincoln!

[TIGER101]

Lincoln last year wasn't it?

[Rusty Shackleford]

Lincoln last year wasn't it?

Last I heard was that it was supposed to be at Cedarville, but since their fields aren't completely done yet they picked Lincoln.  Someone told me they picked Lincoln because of the nice facility and familiarity.

[Oldbadger]

There may be other games tonight but Lincoln beat Pea Ridge tonight 15-0.  The Lincoln pitcher pitched a run rule no-hitter and came within one walked batter of pitching a perfect game.  He faced 16 batters and the only one to reach base was a walk.  Even more fantastic--the pitcher was  9th grader Drew Harris. 

[TIGER101]

Lincoln last year wasn't it?

Last I heard was that it was supposed to be at Cedarville, but since their fields aren't completely done yet they picked Lincoln.  Someone told me they picked Lincoln because of the nice facility and familiarity.

Do you know the standings or schedule?  Start on Thursday or Friday?

[Oldbadger]

Lincoln last year wasn't it?

Last I heard was that it was supposed to be at Cedarville, but since their fields aren't completely done yet they picked Lincoln.  Someone told me they picked Lincoln because of the nice facility and familiarity.

Do you know the standings or schedule?  Start on Thursday or Friday?

Don't know the standings but district starts Friday and goes through Saturday, then finishes on Monday.

[leatherneck]

does 3a have a regional or go directly to state, will anyone besides lincoln have a chance?

[Oldbadger]

does 3a have a regional or go directly to state, will anyone besides lincoln have a chance?

Yes, 3A has regionals.  Those 3A schools in other districts I know nothing about, but whoever is 2nd or 3rd in 1-3A always have a chance.  I would hate to think otherwise.  Most 1-3A schools were down this year with the exception of Lincoln.  Lincoln has a good chance at State, I feel, because of their record against th 1-4A schools and others.  But, in baseball, as you well know, anything can happen.  Luck does play a part in any athletic competition.

[leatherneck]

Ya i agree, but pitching and defense wins most ballgames. the hits and runs will come , and lincoln has all 3

[Oldbadger]

Ya i agree, but pitching and defense wins most ballgames. the hits and runs will come , and lincoln has all 3

You are correct.  With pitching being the most important.

[leatherneck]

i think lincolns coach is the most underrated coach in nwa

[Oldbadger]

i think lincolns coach is the most underrated coach in nwa

I agree.  Few coaches can take average kids and make them winners.  Its easy to coach a team of above average athletes.  It takes a good coach to take average and make above average performers.
However, Lincoln does have some above average players.

[NwaSportsFan]

Elkins is the 2 seed. They wont make a run at state..

[3aDomination69]

i think lincolns coach is the most underrated coach in nwa

I agree.  Few coaches can take average kids and make them winners.  Its easy to coach a team of above average athletes.  It takes a good coach to take average and make above average performers.
However, Lincoln does have some above average players.

Lincoln has more than a couple above average players.

[Rusty Shackleford]

Lincoln over Hackett 14-0

[leatherneck]

look for an 9-0 run for lincoln to finish the year

[Oldbadger]

Lincoln finishes the regular season 23-3.

[NwaSportsFan]

How many teams in the 3a will give Lincoln a good run???

[Oldbadger]

I'm supporting Lincoln, but I think Genoa and Maybe Charleston are contenders.

[WPWells]

I'm supporting Lincoln, but I think Genoa and Maybe Charleston are contenders.

I can't wait to see Lincoln at Regionals! I'm the announcer for Charleston baseball and I'm super excited to see some good games!

[Oldbadger]

Lincoln just beat West Fork 13-0 in the semifinals of the 1-3A district tournament.  Elkins plays Greenforest at 2:30 today to see who plays Lincoln in the finals.

[Rusty Shackleford]

Lincoln just beat West Fork 13-0 in the semifinals of the 1-3A district tournament.  Elkins plays Greenforest at 2:30 today to see who plays Lincoln in the finals.

Elkins beat GF

[leatherneck]

when is the final

[Oldbadger]

when is the final

Monday at 6:00 P.M.

[WPWells]

So is there a third place game?? Or are the 3 and 4 based on seeding??