Charles W. Flanagan High School Baseball

The Flanagan Falcons completed a stellar 2006 campaign by capturing the schools 2nd Consecutive State Championship. The win over Sarasota 7-1 at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota propelled the Falcons to the top of the National Polls. The #3 National Ranking is the highest finish for any athletic program at Charles W. Flanagan High School (10 year history). Led by seniors RHP Glenn Witkowski who had a magnificent high school career, the Jacksonville University signee finished his career with with a 34-2 record including 30 straight wins. The Falcons also part with 2B Eric McCans who has been the catalyst as the Falcons lead-off hitter for 3 seasons. He was a 2 time 1st Team All-Broward selection and will continue his baseball career at Nova Southeastern University. LF J.D. Martinez has also been an key member of the 2 State Championship runs. He provided the defensive highlight of the 2005 season by making a game saving catch in last years State Championship game. He is currently undecided on his collegiate plans. The other seniors leaving this year are C Phillip Burnette, OF Fred Collin, RHP Steven Thorsland and UTL Cory Teramo. All four young men have played modest roles in the Falcons State Championship run. Burnette was called upon early in the season and performed extremely well. The Falcons posted a 11-0 record with Phil behind the plate. Fred Collin will be attending Anna Arundal Community College in Baltimore, MD. in the fall on a baseball scholarship. Cory Teramo will be attending Florida Atlantic University on an academic scholarship. Steve Thorsland proved that persistance pays off. This young man was plagued with adversity throughout his career and for one season he was able to harness himself, Steve led Broward County in saves in 2006 with 7 (A School Record) highlighted by his strike out of Monsignor Pace 3B Chris Marerro to save a 3-1 win. All 7 men will be successful in their future but they will have a lasting memory of their careers as Falcons "State Champions Back To Back"!!!