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FALCONS REIGN SUPREME AT TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS
The Falcons went to Jacksonville on Friday for the Tournament of Champions hosted by Eagle's View Academy. After the 2 day tournament which featured 2010 State Champions from Georgia and Florida; it was Flanagan walking away with the Tournament Championship.
The Falcons opened the tournament against Georgia 3A State Champions The Columbus Blue Devils and was able to contain their potent offense en route to the 11-6 win at Florida State Junior College. Mike Emigh(3-0) started and pitched a solid 4 innings for his 3rd win of the season. Rob Collin would pitch the final 2.1 innings to pick up his 1st save of the year. Offensively the Falcons were able to score early and often highlighted by Andres Sanchez's 7th HR. A 3 run shot to left field.
Game 2 was a 9am contest against the Georgia 1A State Champs Wesleyan Wolves. After falling behind early the Falcons would make a late comeback to pull out a 5-4 win. Flanagan starter Matt Beauchemin was relieved by Rob Collin in the 1st inning. Collin(1-0) would keep the Wolves off the scoreboard the remainder of the game. The Falcons offense would finally get on track in the 5th inning tying the game at 4-4 when Zack Collins doubled to deep right field scoring 2 runs. The Falcons would take the lead for the 1st time in the bottom of the 6th inning as Rob Collin tripled in Ricky Santiago for the eventual winning run.
In the championship game, Flanagan once again got a great pitching performance to win the Tournament of Champions against Marist the Georgia 4A State Champions 3-1. Jose Mesa Jr.(3-0) pitched the complete game 4 hitter, walking 3 and striking out 10 for his 3rd win of the season. The Falcons scored single runs in the 1st, 2nd and 5th innings highlighted by Zack Collins' solo HR in the 2nd.
Falcons Stumble in District Showdown
In A 1st place showdown with District Rival West Broward the Falcons bats were held in check resulting in a 4-3 loss which accomplished 2 goals for the Bobcats. 1) Their 1st win over the Falcons, 2) 1st place in the District standings.
The Bobcats(6-1, 5-0) had timely hitting, played solid defense and had a excellent pitching performance from Tyler Draughon(2-0). The lefty had the Falcons batters off balance all night scattering just 5 hits in the complete game.
Flanagan(7-2, 4-1) was led offensively by 3B Andres Sanchez. The junior hit his county leading 6th HR of the season which tied the game at 3 in the 4th inning. The game remained the same until the top of the 7th when West Broward was able to press a run across with 2 outs.
Mike Melendez(3-2) took the loss in relief of starter Jose Mesa who went 3 innings giving up 3 runs on 7 hits, 1 BB and 3 K's. Melendez allowed 1 run on 7 hits while striking out 5 on the night.
The Falcons travel to Jacksonville on Friday to play in The Tournament of Champions hosted by Eagles View Academy. They open up against Georgia 3A State Champions Columbus High Friday night at 7:00pm.
Sanchez's Grand Slam Highlights Cypress Bay Drubbing
The bottom third of the Falcons lineup combined for a 10 for 12 night with a triple, 2 doubles, 9 runs scored and 7 RBI. Matt Beauchemin (4 for 4), Robert Collin (3 for 4) and Ryan Lozada (3 for 4) provided much of the offense in an 18-3 win over Cypress Bay(3-3, 1-3). As for the rest of the lineup, they weren't too shabby either. Leadoff hitter Ricky Santiago went 4 for 5 with 3 doubles, a run scored and 3 RBI. Mike Melendez was 3 for 4 with 2 runs and an RBI and Andres Sanchez provided the knockout blow, a grand slam to left centerfield in the 5th inning. It is his county leading 5th HR of the season. The Falcons (7-1, 4-0) who continue to dominate District 12 opponents will face their top competitor on Wednesday night when the West Broward Bobcats (5-1, 4-0) come to Flanagan.
Jr. LHP Mike Emigh (2-0) making his 1st start of the season earned the win pitching a solid 5 innings for the complete game. He allowed 3 runs on 6 hits and struck out 7 without walking a batter.
JV Explodes for 46 Runs in Doubleheader Sweep
The Falcons JV swept a double header against McArthur Saturday winning 32-0 and 14-2.
Game 1: Flanagan pounded the Mustangs with a 32 run outburst led by sophomores Daniel Oliveri who went 5 for 5 with a HR and 5 runs scored, AJ Munoz (4 for 4) and Andres Visbal (2 for 2, HR, 5 runs scored). Freshmen David and Alex Sarmiento combined for a 7 for 8 morning.
Tyler Neville pitched his 2nd shutout of the season to improve to 2-0.
Game 2: Once again the Falcons relied on the long ball as Oliveri, Visbal and Ryan Dodge all homered. Oscar Rodriguez joined the offensive attack going 2 for 2.
Alex Sarmiento(3-0) picked up his 3rd win of the season.
Flanagan improves to 6-0-1 on the season.
Douglas Late Rally Derails Falcons
The Flanagan Falcons went into the Douglas game undefeated for the 2nd time in the past 5 years and both times came away with their 1st loss of the season.
In 2006 the Falcons went to Douglas with a 10-0 record before leaving with a 2-1 loss. This afternoon they faced a similar fate losing 3-2 dropping their record to 6-1 on the season. Unlike the previous loss where the Falcons trailed the entire game, they held a 2-0 lead into the 5th inning today.
Flanagan starter Mike Melendez(3-1) took the loss despite a solid performance on the mound (Complete game, 2 earned runs, 2 BB's, 7 K's and 6 hits over the 7 innings).
Offensively, Flanagan took an early lead on Eagles ace Jonathan Lapinski when Danny Zardon led off the 2nd inning with a base hit, stole 2nd and scored on an RBI hit by Robert Collin. They extended the lead to 2-0 when Andres Sanchez scored from 3rd on a sac fly by Ryan Lozada. The Falcons couldn't muster much more off the 2 pitchers Douglas would send to the mound, Mike Melendez hit a line drive single to RF in the 1st and Zardon(2 for 3) would single in the 6th inning.
The Falcons will travel to Cypress Bay on Monday for a District 12 matchup against the Lightning. The game will be at 6:30pm.
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