January 12, 2010
Pre-Season Tournament Update: The varsity schedule for the preseason "pool play" games played at Madison Academy is shown below. Additional games will be assigned to our site for semi-final & finals bracket play as well as a few consolation games; so more to follow as the tournament plays out.
Wednesday
Grissom vs. Madison Academy - 4:00pm
Thursday
Sheffield vs. Grissom - 4:00pm
Sheffield vs. Madison Academy - 6:30pm
Friday
Austin vs. Grissom - 4:00pm
Austin vs. Madison Academy - 6:30pm
Saturday
Austin vs. Sheffield - 11:00am
Quarterfinal Bracket Play - TBD - 1:30pm
Quarterfinal Bracket Play - TBD - 4:00pm
Monday & Tuesday as originally scheduled.
January 12, 2010
Drew Mobley attends Power Showcase Event: This past weekend Mustang junior Drew Mobley got the experience of a life-time. He was selected to participate in the International Power Showcase High School Home Run Derby in Tropicana Stadium, St. Petersburg, FL. Also representing the State of Alabama were Kyle Conkle from Ft. Payne and Ryan Joy from Hartselle. This event is not only a showcase but a rare opportunity for 75 of the top 17 & 18 year old high school power hitters from the United States, Puerto-Rico, Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Australia, Canada, Mexico and the Czech Republic to compete against each other. Madison Academy Coach Mike Good said, "It was quite a thrill for all of us watching over the internet to see Drew's picture, stats and Madison Academy, Huntsville, AL. flash across the Tropicana Jumbotron." Drew hit 3 Home Runs during the competition with his longest traveling 429 feet. Afterwards, Drew said, "I'll never forget the excitement and friendships formed from participating in this event." It should also be noted that another objective of the showcase is to endear each player to a person or child whose health is struggling and/or in need of hospital care. Drew chose to compete for Beth Steinke. Beth is the mother of senior first baseman and catcher Zach Ryan. Beth had been hospitalized recently due to the effects of a brain aneurysm and Drew thought it appropriate to put the spotlight on Beth as well as himself. Congratulations Drew, and thank-you for representing Ms. Steinke and our Madison Academy family.
December 5, 2009
HRC Announcements: Home Run Club documents provided at the last meeting have been added to the site. Just click on the "Hone Run Club" link in the side navigation to access and download the documents.
November 29, 2009
Perfect Game Player Rankings: The Mustang Baseball Program would like to congratulate six Madison Academy student athletes who were recently recognized among the "Top High School Baseball Prospects" in the State of Alabama and the nation.
Perfectgame.org, a nationally recognized baseball scouting bureau based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa recently released their amateur baseball player rankings for the classes of 2010, 2011, and 2012. Representing Madison Academy were senior Stafford Booth, juniors Drew Mobley, Jared Brinson, and Clayton Palicki, as well as sophomores Chris Adams and Ian Rice.
Stafford Booth received a national ranking that places him among the Top 400 baseball players in the country. He becomes the fourth Madison Academy student athlete to be distinguished in this manner joining Corey Williams (Vanderbilt), Kelby Deerman (Alabama), and Brad Montgomery (South Alabama) from the Madison Academy class of 2008.
Drew Mobley, Jared Brinson and Clayton Palicki were mentioned as among the best high school baseball prospects from the State of Alabama for the class of 2011. Chris Adams and Ian Rice were also listed as underclassmen that represent "other top prospects" in the State of Alabama. Overall, Madison Academy tied for 7th among Alabama high schools who had players appearing on the lists compiled by Perfectgame.org and is the only 3A school represented in the top ten (see school ranking below).
While the spring 2010 baseball season seems several months away, many of these young men pursue baseball year round. Madison Academy sincerely thanks them their effort and wishes to congratulate them for the recognition they bring the school and to themselves. Job well done!
Go Mustangs!
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State of Alabama's Perfect Game School Ranking |
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Number of |
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School |
Ranked Players |
| 1 |
Oxford High School (6A) |
12 |
| 2 |
Vestavia Hills High School (6A) |
11 |
| 3 |
Oak Mountain High School (6A) |
10 |
| 4 |
Russell County High School (5A) |
9 |
| 5 |
Auburn High School (6A) |
8 |
| 6 |
Fairhope High School (6A) |
7 |
| 6 |
Huntsville High School (6A) |
7 |
| 6 |
Thompson High School (6A) |
7 |
| 7 |
Briarwood Christian Academy (5A) |
6 |
| 7 |
Grissom High School (6A) |
6 |
| 7 |
Madison Academy (3A) |
6 |
| 8 |
Spain Park High School (6A) |
5 |
| 8 |
Spanish Fort High School (5A) |
5 |
| 9 |
Dothan High School (6A) |
4 |
| 9 |
Faith Academy (5A) |
4 |
| 9 |
Hewitt-Trussville High School (6A) |
4 |
| 9 |
Hoover High School (6A) |
4 |
| 9 |
Northridge High School (6A) |
4 |
| 9 |
Pinson Valley High School (6A) |
4 |
| 9 |
St. Paul's High School (5A) |
4 |
| 10 |
Pelham High School (6A) |
3 |
| 10 |
Prattville High School (6A) |
3 |
November 7, 2009
HRC Announcements: You are cordially invited to a General Membership Meeting of the Madison Academy Home Run Club. This meeting is for all parents of current baseball players (7th - 12th grades) and parents of prospective 9th - 12th grade players who will be trying out in December. Topics to be discussed include: "Key Home Run Club Dates, Upcoming Events, Spring Schedules, Fundraising Objectives and Committee Organization."
We need a parent or representative from each baseball family. If you are unable to attend please contact Coach Good (508-6417) or Don Sadler (990-1044).
Thank you for your interest in Madison Academy Baseball.
Go Mustangs!
Mike Good, Head Baseball Coach
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