Five quick questions for Skipper Lawrence Nesselrodt as we approach our 18th Opening Day at West Virginia Tech University !

5 solid questions provided by out Conference !

. (#1) Hope Springs Eternal”

 – for baseball enthusiasts a new season signifies the end of winter and the hope that spring is near. Our team will continue chasing after a championship that hasn’t been won by a TECH Baseball team since 1947. Since ‘08 we have set a school record three times for most wins in a season (40 in ‘16), played for the championship in ‘17 and reached semi-finals in ‘15, ‘16 and ‘24. 

2). We will be lead by the depth of our pitching staff. We return several quality arms from last year’s team and have added some outstanding guys that are going to make an immediate impact. Offensively, we are replacing seven starters and will need to be as scrappy bunch that have to “do the little things well”.  

3). Our guys excelled in every aspect during the fall semester. 8 weeks of Fall ball gave us a chance to evaluate the new guys, learn each other on and the field. Our team worked hard in the weight room, along with combined efforts in fundraising and community service activities. Our guys earned an exceptional 2.38 team GPA. 

4).  The biggest objective of each year is to develop a team culture that exhibits a “Will to Win, a respect for the game and a sense of identity.  This year’s group needs to play good defense, pitch well and execute situational hitting. If you do the little things-the big thing will happen!

5). Energy, Enthusiasm & Excitement…   

These guys enjoy being around each other and I’m confident that fans are going to see a team that is having fun. We have an outstanding group of coaches who are passionate about the game and are great teachers. Our Goal is to Win Championships along with achieving a 3.0 GPA. That combination of good teachers & students can make great entertainment at the ballpark. 

Linda K Epling Stadium 🏟.

Let’s Play Ball !!!

It’s time for another Chili 🧊 version of the Morning 🌄 Brew

Today’s forecast for The Hill

Mr DeHaven has the four Basketball games rebooked but unfortunately the Swim 🏊‍♂️ meet will not be rescheduled.

All basketball games vs Patrick Co and swim meet vs Glenvar are cancelled tomorrow.
Basketball games have been rescheduled for Feb 12th. Swim meet will not be able to be rescheduled.

Howard Mayo and his Motovational Nugget for the Day !
Amen 🙏!
Travis Osborne and his Bible Verse of the Day :

Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

All five of our College Hoopsters have the day off today as well.

Vickey Ritchie has announced that we will once again be moving the Special Olympics Basketball Classic with the third date being Sunday, February 22nd. It has to be warmer by then, right ??

Have yourself a Blessed Day 🙌

In hopes of filling the void created by consecutive postponements for Anthony Barnes and our Cavaliers, we revisit the Instant Classic that took place on The Hill back on December 3rd…

The Hill – Carroll County High School 🏫 improved to 2-0 on the young season by scoring 33 points in the fourth quarter in their 96 – 95 victory over visiting Fort Chiswell.

Isaiah Easter dropped 15 of his team high 33 points in the record setting 33 point frame. The fact that Easter and his 33 points were a team high versus game high is a testimony to the talent of Super Sophomore Owen Jackson of the Pioneers.

Jackson finished with 52 points after going 27 – 32 from the free throw line. The game was not a one hit wonder for Jackson who now holds the record for fastest player to 1,000 in Virginia High School League history.

How do you outscote an opponent with a player that hangs 50 ➕ on you ? Scoring by committee as the Cavaliers finished the shoot 🔫 out with FIVE players in double figures.

Eleven was a magical number as well for the Cavaliers as Easter scored that number in the firsr, Hayden Jackson matched it in the third quarter while Blake Reed and Freshman Will Motley dropped their 11 in the final frame.

If you like numbers, you will love the fact that the three players not named Easter, each finished with 15 points. Colton Gravley joined the quartet with 13 points.

” 73 free-throws shot tonight between the two teams,” noted Barnes.

Trace Reavis ( 3 points ) and Eli Lark (2 points ) rounded out the scoring for the Cavaliers.

Carroll County was scheduled to host Christiansburg on Monday and Patrick County tonight. Looking to get the road game at James River out of their minds. Instead of playing ball, which comes naturally, the players are trying hard to stay warm and the Coaches are out trying to clear our roads.

Don’t know if this flashback will help but I have to think it can’t hurt…