Charles W. Flanagan High School Baseball

Flanagan came out flat in their Regional Quarterfinal matchup with District 11 foe Stoneman-Douglas allowing 3 runs in the top of the 1st inning. The game moved along until the top of the 5th inning and as Douglas got 2 runners on base with only 1 out Mother Nature stepped in. A 50 minute Lightning Delay allowed the Falcons to re-focus and get things turned in their favor. Flanagan starter RJ Fondon came back in after the delay to attempt a designed pick-off play and after a walk to Zach Davis loading the bases, he gave way to Corey Witkowski. Witkowski induced a ground ball to 3rd base for the 5 to 2 fielders choice for the 2nd out and then got Eagles DH Adam Kam to fly out to leftfield to end the threat without allowing a run. 

Flanagan(20-7) would use the momentum to score a run in the 6th inning when Zach Jackson tripled to right field and scored on Rolando Gomez's groundball to 2nd base cutting the lead to 3-1. After Witkowski sat down Douglas in the top of the 7th inning 1-2-3 Flanagan came up for their last chance......and did they ever deliver. Pinch hitter Collin Martindale continued his torrid hitting with a single to right centerfield. Pichi Torres followed with a single up the middle and after a walk to pinch hitter Geoffrey Jimenez the Falcons had bases loaded with no outs. Douglas starter Steven Colangelo was lifted for their closer Adam Kam. After a strike out, Kam would walk Zach Jackson forcing home the 2nd Flanagan run bringing to the plate Broward Counties most feared hitter in Rolando Gomez. The senior shortstop delivered the biggest hit of the season with a 2 run double off the left field wall scoring Torres and Jimenez leaving Douglas(16-12) stunned and advancing the Falcons to Friday's Regional Semifinal against Taravella. Witkowski(8-1) picked up the win going 2 2/3 innings of scoreless relief with 4 strikeouts. Gomez went 2 for 4 with 2 doubles and 3 RBI and Pichi Torres went 2 for 3 with a run scored to lead the offense.

Regional Semifinal: Friday, May 2nd at Taravella HS at 6:30pm.  

After spotting Cypress Bay a 2-0 lead, Flanagan erupted for 5 runs in the 5th and 3 more in the 6th innings to pull away 8-4 in the District 12 Championship game held at Cooper City. The Falcons(19-7) scored their 1st run when Rolando Gomez singled in Mike Carballo with runners on 1st and 2nd. After a walk to Ali Sanchez loaded the bases, Zach Jackson would score the tying run on a wild pitch and Justin Frias would single in Gomez to give the Falcons the lead 3-2. Geoffrey Jimenez would come into the game to pinch run for Frias and after a stolen base Sanchez would score on another wild pitch extemding the lead to 4-2. Jimenez would score the final run of the inning from 2nd base on Collin Martindale's deep sacrifice fly to centerfield. 

Cypress Bay would cut the lead to 5-3 in the bottom of the 5th inning but Flanagan would put the game away in the 6th. Ryan Smith starting the inning off with a single to right field, he would advance to 3rd on Ian Castro's double down the right field line. Rolando Gomez would then be intentionally walked. Ali Sanchez would quickly unload the bases driving the ball intothe right centerfield gap clearing the bases and giving the Falcons an 8-3 lead.

Josh Gonzaga pitched 4 solid innings earning the win. He allowed 2 runs on 4 hits, striking out 1.Rudy Miret would close the door on the Lightning pitching the final 3 innings allowing 1 earned run on 4 hits and 2 strike outs to pick up the save.

Flanagan will host Stoneman Douglas on Tuesday in the Regional Quarterfinals while Cypress Bay will travel to District 11 winner, Taravella on Tuesday for the Quarterfinal.

The Falcons advanced to the District Championship for the 9th consecutive year with a 9-1 win over South Plantation last night at Cooper City High School. Flanagan looks to win their 4th District Championship in a row on Thursday night when they face Cypress Bay at 6:00pm at Cooper City HS.

Flanagan(18-7) took an early 3-0 lead in the 1st inning when Rolando Gomez scored on an RBI single by Justin Frias, Ali Sanchez scored on a fielding error and Josh Gonzaga scored on a wild pitch. The Falcons would score 2 runs in the 3rd inning, 3 in the 5th inning and cap the scoring with a run in the 6th inning. Josh Gonzaga led the offense going 3 for 3 with an RBI and 3 runs scored. Rolando Gomez, Ali Sanchez and Justin Frias had 2 hits a piece, Gomez scored 3 runs and Frias had 3 RBI on the night.

RJ Fondon was the recipient of all the offense pitching a complete game, 5 hitter, striking out 7 and walking 1 to improve his record to 7-3.    

Senior Night at Flanagan began with a touching ceremony recognizing the 8 Falcons graduating this year. Pitchers: RJ Fondon, Corey Witkowski & Rudy Miret, Infielders: Greg Goldberger, Rolando Gomez, Ali Sanchez and Josh Gonzaga and Catcher Ian Castro.

The game touted the top Broward teams in 6A and 5A over the past few seasons. The Nova Titans(22-3) came in looking to avenge a 2-0 shutout from a year ago.

Flanagan would take a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the 1st inning on Rolando Gomez's 8th home run of the season. After Nova took the lead in the 3rd 2-1 the Falcons would plate 2 runs of their own in the bottom of the 3rd inning on a fielders choice off the bat of Ali Sanchez and then a throwing error by the catcher. Nova would respond in the top of the 4th inning scoring 5 Unearned runs taking a commanding 7-3 lead. RJ Fondon pitched 3 innings allowing 2 runs, 3 hits and 3 strike outs but did not figure in the decision. Corey Witkowski(7-1) pitched 2/3 innings with 2 strike outs and 3 walks. Rudy Miret pitched the final 3 1/3 innings without allowing a run on 2 hits, 1 walk and 3 strikeouts.

Rolando Gomez finished the night 2 for 3 with a walk, solo home run, 1 RBI and 3 runs scored. Zach Jackson went 2 for 4 with a double, solo home run(4th), 1 RBI and 2 runs scored. Josh Gonzaga added 2 hits including a double and stolen base on the night.

Flanagan will play Tuesday night at Cooper City in the District Semifinal at 7:00pm. The Falcons play the winner of South Plantation and Cooper City in the Quarterfinals on Monday.  

Flanagan Head Coach Ray Evans earned his 3ooth Career Win as his Falcons defeated Deerfield Beach 4-1. In his 5 seasons at Flanagan the Falcons have compiled a 115-32 record.

Flanagan(17-6) came from behind to pull out the win in 8 innings. The Bucks(9-14) scored an unearned run in the 1st inning off of starter Josh Gonzaga(4-2), the senior would not yield another run in 7 innings. He allowed just 4 hits and struck out 9 on his way to his 4th win of the season. The Falcons tied the game in the 5th inning when Pichi Torres hit an RBI single to centerfield scoring pinch runner Mike Carballo from 2nd base. Flanagan went up for good in the top of the 8th inning when Ali Sanchez drove in 2 runs on a single to center plating Pichi Torres and Zach Jackson (both reached on a walk). Rolando Gomez scored the final run on an RBI hit by Gonzaga.

David Thomas pitched a perfect 8th inning to pick up the save. He struck out 2 in the inning.

Flanagan will host Davie-Nova on Thursday for Senior Night. The final regular season home game of the year. Ceremonies will begin at 6:30 and the game is scheduled for 7:00pm.