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Dragon Baseball Sets Highest Team GPA in fall semester

January 22, 2010 | COLLIERVILLE, TN

Joseph Stovall and Lane Ferrell pace Dragons with 4.0

The Collierville baseball team posted a 3.3 grade-point average (GPA) and landed 17 student-athletes above 3.5 during the fall semester, setting the highest single-semester mark established by the program as grades were released Wednesday.

Senior outfielder/pitcher Lane Ferrell and Junior infielder/outfielder Joseph Stovall earned a perfect 4.0 GPA. Thirty-four of the 44-man roster had a 3.0 or higher.

The Dragon baseball team opens the 2010 baseball season at the Lewis Harris Memorial Classic (Mar. 15-20) in Memphis. The first home game at Dragon Field will be against Bartlett March 30. The Dragons' schedule features 35 games, including contests against top teams from throughout Tennessee, Alabama, Oklahoma, Mississippi and Kentucky.

Spring Tryout Date Announced

January 21, 2009 | COLLIERVILLE, TN

A tryout for the Collierville High School baseball team has been announced for Monday, February 15.

Registration will start at 3:30 p.m. at the Dragon baseball field. Players will participate in a 60-yard run, batting practice, infield and outfield drills, and pitchers will throw in the bullpens. Any Collierville High School student is eligible to participate.

Students interested need to see Coach Hopkins (Room 100) or Coach Curtis (Room 192) at Collierville High School for necessary information after February 1.

2009 Tennessee Sectional Coaches of the Year Named

January 16, 2009 | Franklin, TN

Collierville High School's Jeff Hopkins

DIVISION 1 CLASS AAA

Matt Buckner BEARDEN

Tommy Pharr FARRAGUT

Ted Carson CLEVELAND

Chris Parker BLACKMAN

Mark Purvis MT. JULIET

Bill Moore INDEPENDENCE

Phil Clark BARTLETT

Jeff Hopkins COLLIERVILLE

Baseball America lists Zack Cozart #10 Prospect for Cincinnati Reds

January 12, 2010 | CINCINNATI, OH

Zack Cozart

Collierville High School graduate Zack Cozart has recently been named the #10 overall prospect in the Cincinnati Reds organization by Baseball America. The former Dragon shortstop was selected by Cincinnati in the second round of the 2007 June amateur draft out of The University of Mississippi.

Cozart skipped high A and went straight to AA last season. If he can continue to demonstrate the same bat and glove at Triple A Louisville this season, he could find himself in the big leagues very soon.

Baseball America has him projected as the Reds everyday shortstop in 2013.

Construction begins for convenient restroom facilities at Dragon Field

January 11, 2010 | COLLIERVILLE, TN

Fans will now have access to bathrooms next to the home team clubhouse and in center field. The Booster Club anticipates construction to be completed by opening day.

Former Dragon Drew Pomeranz tabbed pre-season collegiate All-America

December 22, 2009 | OXFORD, MS

Drew Pomeranz

courtesy of olemisssports.com

Former Collierville High ace Drew Pomeranz has been named as an All-America selection by collegiate baseball. The Ole Miss junior left-hander posted an 8-4 record a year ago on the way to All-SEC honors. He struck out 124 batters on the year and posted a 3.40 ERA, second among all returning pitchers in the SEC in both categories.

He also tossed two complete games on the year - a win over No. 20 Florida on the road and a win over Western Kentucky in the NCAA Regional Championship game. Pomeranz also struck out 16 batters and allowed only one unearned run in the win over the Hilltoppers to send Ole Miss to a third Super Regional in the last four years.

TBCA awards Dragon Field as the best in the state for 2009

December 22, 2009 | COLUMBIA, TN

Dragon Field

Dragon Field has been recognized by Southern Atletic Fields and Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association as the 2009 Field of the Year.

Finch Mean Grean Fighting Machines select Stovall as top pick

December 9, 2009 | COLLIERVILLE, TN

Mean Green Fighting Machines hit lottery jackpot with 1st pick

On Monday, the Collierville Dragon seniors held their annual draft for the Dragon Challenge, a physical fitness strength and speed competition, scheduled for Saturday February 13th at 10am.

Cameron Finch, general manager of Finch Mean Green Fighting Machines, had the first pick and selected Joseph Stovall. Also taken in the first round were; Caleb Delee (Sanderlin Slackers), Tyler Dailey (Hunter Bears), Bryce Blackburn (Wargo Baloos), Tyler Lawrence (Hiatt Pumas), Tucker Tubbs (Ferrell Force), Tyler Dixon (Elder Grimlins) and Kevin Hall (Shoenrock Shockers).

Teams will compete for the challenge title in pull-ups, leg press, towel bench press, tug of war, sand bag carry, 300 shuttle medley relay and conclude with an obstacle course.

Clarke Warriors, led by former Dragon Brendan Clarke, took home the 2009 championship.

2010 Dragon Challenge Teams

Finch Mean Green Fighting Machines - Cameron Finch, Joseph Stovall, Cayson Ransom, Brandon Hicks, Stephen Salamon

Sanderlin Slackers - Ethan Sanderlin, Caleb DeLee, Peyton Sanderlin, Nic Roubidoux, Stephen Sanderlin

Hunter Bears - Hunter Britcliffe, Tyler Dailey, Grant Smith, Jordan Boruff, Zack Salerno

Wargo Baloos - Jeff Wargo, Bryce Blackburn, Eric Roubidoux, Ricky Hann, Tucker Akin

Hiatt Pumas - Austin Hiatt, Tyler Lawrence, Patrick Froelich, Cody Bell, Garrett Wisher

Ferrell Force - Lane Ferrell, Tucker Tubbs, Wes Evers, Brock Lovelace, Grayson Vaughan

Elder Grimlins - Nick Elder, Tyler Dixon, Zack Wylie, Blake Cobb, Will Johnson

Schoenrock Shockers- Erik Schoenrock, Kevin Hall, Chase Clarke, Michael Druhan, Justin Berard

Dragons release 2010 Schedule

December 5, 2009 | COLLIERVILLE, TN

Senior Lane Ferrell and the Dragons are set to face tough competition in 2010

The Collierville Dragons continue to strength train and condition to prepare for the upcoming season as they released their 2010 schedule Saturday.

The Dragons will play 24 of their 35 games on the road this season. The home opener is scheduled for Wednesday, March 30, against Bartlett.

Collierville opens the season with the annual Lewis Harris Memorial Tournament in the Memphis area (March 15 - 20). Other tournaments the Dragons will compete in 2010 are the St. Benedict Invitational (March 23 - 27), The Warrior Classic in the Murfressboro area (April 2-3), and The Sequatchie Valley Classic in the Chattanooga area (April 30 - May 2). The schedule is highlighted by a trip to Cullman, Alabama for a three-game challenge against highly ranked Cullman High School, Murfreesboro Riverdale High School and Grissom (AL) High School.

The Houston, Germantown rivals weekend is set for April 15-17.

For the complete schedule and more information regarding Dragons baseball, please visit ColliervilleBaseball.com.

Collierville's Finch Selected to play in Arizona Fall Classic

October 27, 2009 | COLLIERVILLE, TN

RHP Cameron Finch

Collierville High School senior Cameron Finch was selected by Baseball Factory Scouts to play in the Arizona Senior Fall Classic based on his performance at an Under Armour National Tryout. The Fall Classic was held October 14 – 19 at the Peoria Sports Complex in Phoenix, AZ.

Finch pitched against the Las Vegas Scout team and the Southern California Mariners Scout team. The right-hander allowed one hit and recorded three strike outs in six innings of work.

Dragon Field Upgrade

October 22, 2009 | COLLIERVILLE, TN

Dragon Field received a facelift this fall with the addition of new warning track material on the existing paths and a brand new track in the outfield. Dragon Field pictures

Schoenrock commits to Memphis

September 20, 2009 | COLLIERVILLE, TN

LHP Erik Schoenrock

Collierville senior Erik Schoenrock has chosen to continue his education and play baseball next year at The University of Memphis. The 6'2, 175 LHP is currently playing for the Kansas City Royals scout team this fall. Schoenrock becomes the first of a highly touted class of 2010 to make his college decision. He chose to play for the Tigers over Middle Tennessee State.

Collierville adds JD Stambaugh to staff

September 10, 2009 | COLLIERVILLE, TN

Former Dragon standout JD Stambaugh has joined the CHS baseball staff. Stambaugh was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals out of Brigham Young University in the 25th round (772nd overall) of the June 2007 First-Year Player Draft.

In 2007, the left-hander appeared in 17 games and made nine starts in his professional debut with Short-Season Batavia in the New York-Penn League, firing three hitless frames in his debut on June 21 against Auburn. Stambaugh earned his first career save with four scoreless innings and four strikeouts against State College on June 25 and notched his first career win with 2 1/3 shutout frames against Lowell on July 12. He went 3-1 with a 2.80 ERA in 10 road appearances in his first year of professional baseball.

In 2008, Stambaugh went 2-5 with one save and a 6.43 ERA in 15 appearances -- four starts -- with Class A Quad Cities of the Midwest League. He struck out a season-high seven in three scoreless innings to pick up the win on April 4. On April 27, Stambaugh tossed four shutout innings to pick up the save.

He was the recipient of the Drew Lawrence Memorial Scholarship for the Dragons in 2003.

Simunic Moves Up to High A

August 15, 2009 | LANCASTER, CA

Former Collierville Dragon and Tennessee Vol Andy Simunic

Former Dragon Andy Simunic ('04) was recently moved up to the Houston Astros' Class A advanced California League affiliate. The 2nd baseman is hitting .357 in his first five games with the Lancaster Jethawks.

Dragons conclude summer in Alabama

17U plays finale at University of Alabama, 16U in World Series

August 1, 2009 | COLLIERVILLE, TN

Cameron Finch, Kyle Beard and Tyler Dailey

The 17U Dragons finished the summer season by winning Pool D of the University of Alabama Showcase. Cameron Finch defeated the Bama Bombers in the last game of the summer to improve his record to 5-1.Rising sophomore catcher Kevin Hall homered for Collierville. The 17U Dragons finished the summer 22-11.

The 16U Dragons finished in fourth place at the Dixie World Series in Ozark, AL. Kyle Beard had two home runs to lead the Dragons to a 9-1 victory over Carroll County, Virginia in game one. Tyler Dailey hit a grand slam to lead Collierville over Statham, Georgia 9-6 in their second game. In game three, the dragons were 6-0 winners over Petal, Mississippi behind a complete game shutout by Wes Evers. The Dragons were defeated by Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana 6-1 and eliminated by North Charleston, South Carolina 2-1. .

To listen to archived broadcasts of the games visit jockjive.com

Dragons Defeat Alabama Rockets

July 25, 2009 | DICKSON, TN

Tyler Dailey and Tucker Tubbs

Tyler Dailey led an 11-hit Collierville offensive attack and Tucker Tubbs added two hits in leading the Dragons to a 10-5 victory over the Alabama Rockets Friday in the University of Alabama Showcase.

After falling behind 3-0 in the first innings, Collierville scored four runs in the second inning to take a 4-3 and didn't look back. Erik Schoenrock (2-0) earned the win.

The Dragons will conclude the summer against the Bama Bombers at Sewell-Thomas Stadium on the campus of the University of Alabama. Game time is set for 11:30am Saturday.

Collierville JV Dixie State Champs

Junior Varsity Dragons Advance to World Series in Alabama

July 15, 2009 | DICKSON, TN

Collierville defeated Adams, TN 10-3 and Humphreys County 8-0 Tuesday night to win the 2009 Dixie Pre-Majors State Tournament. The 16U team advances to play in the World Series in Ozark, Alabama July 24-29.

Schoenrock, Dragons tame Tigers

Left-hander throws three scoreless innings in return

July 15, 2009 | ARLINGTON, TN

Erik Schoenrock

Bryce Blackburn delivered a bases loaded double to break a 3-3 tie in the top of the 8th inning to give the Dragons a 5-3 victory at Arlington High School Tuesday. Erik Schoenrock was the winning pitcher in relief. The senior left-hander returned to the game mound for the first time since July 2008. He threw three scoreless innings. Jeff Wargo earned the save.

Collierville (17-7) will next play in the USA High School Challenge in Millington July 17-21. The 17U Dragons will travel to Tuscaloosa, Alabama to participate in the Alabama Invitational July 23-25 to conclude the summer.

Wounded Dragons defeated by Houston

July 13, 2009 | COLLIERVILLE, TN

Houston defeated the Dragons Sunday evening 7-4. Hayden Allen (2-1) took the loss for Collierville while Craig Caufield earned the win for Houston. Collierville (16-7) will play at Arlington Tuesday at 5:00pm.

Junior Varsity state tournament postponed

The Junior Varsity's game Sunday was cancelled due to inclement weather in the Nashville area. The Dragons will resume play Monday at 5:00pm. With a win they will play again at 8:00pm.

Dragons Winning Streak Hits 10

July 12, 2009 | COLLIERVILLE, TN

Caleb DeLee and Lane Ferrell

Collierville defeated White Station 10-2 in the first round of the Shelby-Tipton Tournament Saturday. Caleb DeLee and Lane Ferrell combined for a three-hitter. With the win, the Dragons extend their winning streak this summer to 10.

Junior Varsity advances in winners bracket

The Junior Varsity baseball Dragons defeated Mt. Pleasant 22-0 in the Dixie Baseball State Tournament Saturday.

Clarke no-hits Joelton

Junior Varsity Dragons Win in Dixie State Tournament

July 11, 2009 | DICKSON, TN

Rising Sophomore Chase Clarke

Chase Clarke tossed a no-hitter in the first round of the 16U Dixie State Tournament to lead the Collierville Dragons Junior Varsity to a 23-0 pounding win over Joelton. The younger Dragons improve to 18-6.

Hot-playing Dragons shutout CBHS

Earn No. 1 Seed in Shelby-Tipton Tournament

July 9, 2009 | COLLIERVILLE, TN

Cameron Finch improves to 4-0

Collierville defeated Christian Brothers Thursday 7-0 behind a strong pitching performance by Cameron Finch. The rising senior allowed 4 hits while striking out 11 in a complete game shoutout. Tyler Dailey homered for the second time this summer and Erik Schoenrock returned to the Dragon starting line-up and added a pair of hits. With the win, the Dragons earn the #1 seed in this weekends Shelby-Tipton County Tournament.

The Dragons will host White Station at 7:30pm Saturday. The winner will play the Houston/Germantown winner Sunday at 7:30pm. Collierville (15-6) has a nine game winning streak.

Dailey, Finch Combine to throw No-hitter over Houston

June 6, 2009 | GERMANTOWN, TN

LHP Tyler Daiely and RHP Cameron Finch

Rising Junior Tyler Dailey and Rising Senior Cameron Finch returned from summer dead period in top form. The Dragon hurlers combined to no-hit Houston in route to a 5-0 Dragon win at Mustang Field Monday. Dailey threw six innings and Finch threw the seventh. Collierville improves its summer campaign to 13-6 and has a win streak at 7.

Willer signs with Southwest Tennessee

July 6, 2009 | MEMPHIS, TN

Former Collierville third baseman Casey Willer was one of eleven area players to sign a national letter of intent with Southwest Tennessee Community College recently. Willer helped lead the Dragons to a Region 8AAA championship and to the Class AAA state tournament semifinals this spring.

From the class of 2009 to continue to play baseball at the next level, Willer joins John Jordan (Memphis), Brandon Milhouse (Arkansas State), Evan Frazier (Tennessee Tech), Austin Anderson (Tennessee Tech), Daymon Eriksen (Northeast Mississippi CC), and John White (Rhodes).

Outfielder Brendan Clarke is expected to announce his college decision soon and will also play.

Dragon duo tabbed to Tennessee Baseball Super Sophomore Team

July 1, 2009 | COLLIERVILLE, TN

2011Grads: LHP Tyler Dailey and IF/OF Tucker Tubbs

2009 Tennessee Baseball Report Super Sophomore Team

Other Honors and Awards

Tucker Tubbs:
2009 Region 8, TBCA Infield All Tournament Team
Represented Team TN in the Junior Sunbelt and made All Tournament Team

Tyler Dailey:
2009 All-Metro
2009 Region 8, TBCA Pitcher All Tournament Team
Represented Team TN in the Junior Sunbelt

Collierville Wins Razorback Showcase

June 22, 2009 | FAYETTEVILLE, AR

The Collierville Dragons 17U team swept the competition in the 2009 B.E.S.T Baseball Razorback Showcase to claim first place in the 17-team tournament field. The Dragons defeated the Missouri Outlaws, Willard (MO) American Legion, Arkansas Express and the Oklahoma Panthers. All victories were by the 10-run rule. The Dragons ended the first half of the summer 12-6 and return to action Monday July 6 vs. Houston. Game time is set for 7:30pm at Dragon Field.

Britcliffe, Finch selected to play in TBCA Showcase at Middle Tennessee

June 1, 2009 | MURFREESBORO, TN

2010Grads: C Hunter Britcliffe and RHP Cameron Finch

Collierville Finishes in Final Four in 2009 TSSAA State Tournament

May 26, 2009 | MURFREESBORO, TN

Ole Miss signee Jordan Coooper threw a gutsy three-hitter against Collierville to end the Dragons season at 34-11. The 10-0, run-rule win at Oakland High sent the Admirals to another state championship as Farragut then defeated Mt. Juliet for the title, 2-1.

“I knew we were in trouble when we fell behind 5-0,” said Jeff Hopkins. “Their pitcher (Cooper), he's a dominating guy.”

Collierville was defeated 3-1 by Farragut on day one of the double elimination state tournament. The Dragons eliminated Independence High School, 11-1 and Blackman High School, 5-3.to finish in the top four in the AAA bracket.

Click here to see all results and box scores

Dragons claim Region 8-AAA Title

May 14, 2009 | COLLIERVILLE, TN

Photo by Bond Tubbs

Senior Casey Willer delivered a game winning two-run single in the top of the seventh to lead Collierville past Houston 6-5 in the Region 8-AAA title match Wednesday. Hayden Allen (2-0) was the winning pitcher, throwing the sixth and seventh innings for the Dragons. Allen relieved Cameron Finch who was strong through five innings of work.

The Dragons took a 4-0 lead on RBI singles by Brandon Milhouse, Tyler Dailey, Tucker Tubbs and Willer. Houston battled back, but Collierville prevailed the win.

The win gives the Dragons home field advantage in Sectional play Friday at 7:00pm. Collierville (31-9) will host Region 7-AAA runner up Arlington and Houston (26-12) will travel to Region 7-AAA champion Bartlett. Winners advance to the state tournament in Murfreesboro.

Collierville Wins 30th game

May 10, 2009 | COLLIERVILLE, TN

Seniors Austin Anderson and Brandon Milhouse combined for a shutout to lead Collierville to a 12-0 victory over Fairley in Region 8-AAA play Monday. Anderson earned the win improving his record to 7-3. The Dragons are 30-9 on the year and will play at Houston Wednesday in the Regional Championship.

Mustangs win in 15-AAA baseball tournament, Dragons advance

May 9, 2009 | COLLIERVILLE, TN

Sophomore Joseph Stovall had five hits Friday, including a game tying home run vs. Germantown in District 15-AAA varsity district tournament play

By Jason Smith, Memphis Commercial Appeal

Though he had thrown more than 100 pitches by the end of the sixth inning, Houston High senior pitcher Daniel Palo was determined to finish what he started Friday night against Collierville.

"Every time I go out on the mound, my goal is to go the distance," Palo said. "Once I got through the sixth, (Houston) coach (Lane) McCarter came and asked me if I wanted to come out ... and I said, 'Absolutely not. Let me finish it." (more)

Dragons down Devils in Post-season

May 5, 2009 | COLLIERVILLE, TN

Sophomore shortstop Tucker Tubbs

Collierville High School pounded Germantown 11-0 in Distric 15-AAA Varsity tournament action Monday night.

Sophomore Tyler Dailey improved to 5-1 as he allowed one hit and struck out eight over 5 innings of work to earn the victory. Fellow sophomore Tucker Tubbs had two hits including a grand slam home run in the third inning to lead the Dragon offensive attack. Senior Brandon Milhouse had two hits and two RBI and senior Evan Frazier had an RBI double to contribute.

The Dragons are now 28-7 and will play Houston Wednesday at 7pm in the winners bracket of the tournament. All games are at Houston High School.

Junior Varsity Hammers Red Devils

The Junior Varsity baseball Dragons defeated Germantown 9-2 in the JV Memphis Regional Tournament at Collierville High School Monday. Stephen Salamon was the winner pitcher improving his record to 4-1. Justin Berard earned his first save coming in with a 4-2 lead and the bases loaded with two outs in the 5th inning and getting a strike out.

The Dragons were led offensively by Grant Smith, Bryce Blackburn, Wes Evers and Will Austin who each had two hits.

CHS advances in the winners bracket to play Briarcrest Tuesday at 7pm at Dragon Field.

JV Dragons Defeat White Station

Earn Top Spot in District, Finish Regular Season Play 21-12

April 30, 2009 | COLLIERVILLE, TN

Zach Phillips and Will Austin

Collierville High School' s junior varsity defeated White Station 4-1 Wednesday in District 15 action. Wes Evers (4-1) recorded the win throwing two scoreless innings in relief. Zach Wylie earned his first save as a Dragon. Zach Phillips had two hits and Will Austin scored two runs to lead the Dragons offensively.

The victory gave the younger Dragons the best overall record at 7-2 in District 15 play with Houston (5-4), Germantown (2-4) and White Station (0-3). CHS finished the regular season 21-12 and will play the winner of Germantown and Munford in their post-season tournament Saturday. Game time is 1:00pm at Dragon Field.

JV Post-Season Tournament Bracket

Milhouse Signs with Arkansas State

April 29, 2009 | COLLIERVILLE, TN

Brandon Milhouse will play for Coach Tommy Raffo at Arkansas State

Collierville High School's Brandon Milhouse signed a national letter of intent Tuesday to continue his education and baseball career at Arkansas State University.

The 6'2" left-handed first basemen and pitcher was a 2008 Commercial Appeal Best of the Preps selection and a 2008 West Tennessee TBCA showcase selection. Milhouse helped lead Collierville to a 26-game win streak in 2008 and his current Dragon squad is ranked No. 1 in the state.

Dragons win on senior night

April 29, 2009 | COLLIERVILLE, TN

Daymon Eriksen earns win over Southwind

Collierville High School pounded out eleven hits in route to a 12-1 victory over Southwind in District 15 action Tuesday. On senior night, the Dragons erupted for a 7-0 lead they would never look back on. Seniors Brandon Milhouse and Casey Willer led the Dragons with 2 hits each. Milhouse added four RBI's. Daymon Eriksen (1-1) earned the win.

The Dragons begin post-season play in the District 15 tournmanet vs. Wooddale at 4:00pm at Houston High School.

Junior Varsity Wins vs. Cordova, Drops Arlington Contest

The Junior Varisty Dragons defeated Cordova 10-0 and lost to Arlington 10-2 Tuesday. The younger Dragons are 20-12 overall and will begin play in the JV Memphis Regional tournament Saturday. They will play the winner of Germantown and Munford at 1:00pm at Dragon Field.

Going, Going, Going, Gone

April 28, 2009 | COLLIERVILLE, TN

John Jordan, Hunter Britcliffe, Tyler Dailey and Casey Willer

The Collierville Dragons continued to ride the power pitching of Ethan Sanderlin and the hot bats as the state's top ranked team defeated White Station 9-1 Monday. Sanderlin threw six innings and struck out eleven to run his record to 7-0. John Jordan was 4-4 with a home run and two RBI's to lead the Dragons offensive attack. Hunter Britcliffe, Tyler Dailey and Casey Willer also homered. The Dragons (25-7) now have 24 round-trippers on the year. CHS will recognize their eight baseball seniors Tuesday at 7:00pm vs. Southwind.

Dragons win at St. Benedict

April 27, 2009 | COLLIERVILLE, TN

Senior John Jordan

Senior John Jordan was 3-3 with a home run to lead the Collierville Dragons to a 12-1 win over St. Benedict Saturday afternoon. Evan Frazier had three hits and Hunter Britcliffe added two. Senior John White improved his record to 5-2.

Junior Varsity Wins vs. St. Benedict

In the preliminary game, Collierville defeated St. Benedict 8-5 to run their record to 19-11. Stephen Sanderlin (2-0) was the winning pitcher.

Woods Shines, Frazier Homers in Dragons District 15 Win

April 21, 2009 | COLLIERVILLE, TN

Photo by John Coffin

Senior Evan Frazier hit his 5th home run Tuesday

The Collierville Dragons defeated Kirby Tuesday in District 15 play 23-0. Austin Woods threw a no-hitter and improved his record to 2-0 on the year. The junior right-hander had eight strikeouts. Evan Frazier homered for the Dragons, his fifth round-tripper of the year. The Dragons are now 21-6.

Junior Varsity falls to Tigers

Arlington defeated the Dragons 12-8 in junior varsity play Tuesday at Dragon Field. The younger Dragons fall to 17-9.

Collierville Dragons top Houston Mustangs in high school baseball

April 19, 2009 | COLLIERVILLE, TN

Photo by John Coffin

Senior right-hander John White earns win vs. Houston

By Andre Johnson, Memphis Commercial Appeal

Collierville boasts the top-ranked team in the Dandy Dozen, meaning opposing teams will likely put forth their best effort each night when facing the Dragons. That is essentially what Collierville coach Jeff Hopkins has been preaching to his players all season. (more)

Dragons Hit Germantown 11-3

April 17, 2009 | COLLIERVILLE, TN

Photo by John Coffin

Senior Brendan Clarke hit his fourth home run Thursday

The Collierville Dragons scored in every inning, but the second, to defeat district foe Germantown 11-3 Thursday at Red Devil Field. Senior Brendan Clarke and Sophomore Tucker Tubbs homered for the Dragons. Sophomore Tyler Dailey improved his record to 4-1. The Dragons are now 18-5 on the year.

Junior Varsity Drops 5-4 Decision

Christian Brothers High School scored two runs in the fifth inning to take a 5-4 lead they would hold in defeating the Collierville JV Thursday. Joseph Stovall had two hits for the Dragons. Freshman Stephen Salamon (1-1) suffered the loss. Junior Jake Garbuzinski was the winning pitcher for Christian Brothers. The younger Dragons are now 17-8.

Dragons Run Record to 17-5

April 13, 2009 | COLLIERVILLE, TN

Photo by John Coffin

Sophomore Tucker Tubbs had 9 hits over the Easter weekend

The Collierville Dragons went 3-1 over the Easter weekend and improved to 17-5 on the year.

Brendan Clarke and Tucker Tubbs had three hits and Tyler Dailey threw six innings of shutout Baseball as the Dragons defeated Bartlett 8-0 Friday. John Jordan added two hits. In the second game, Austin Anderson improved his record to 6-0 and Cameron Finch recorded his second save as Collierville defeated Hartselle, Alabama 6-5. John Jordan had three hits, Tucker Tubbs added two hits and Evan Frazier delivered a key two-run double.

On Saturday, Collierville was defeated by Cullman, Alabama 8-5. Daymon Eriksen (0-1) made his first appearance of the season and suffered the loss in relief. In game two Saturday, the Dragons defeated University School of Jackson 6-4. Ethan Sanderlin improved to 4-0 and Austin Hiatt earned his first save. Tucker Tubbs and Evan Frazier had two hits.

Junior Varsity Defeats Germantown, Loses to Houston

The Junior Varsity baseball Dragons defeated Germantown 14-3 Thursday April 9 and lost Friday April 10 to Houston 20-6. The younger Dragons are 16-6.

TBCA ranks Collierville No. 1

April 8, 2009 | COLLIERVILLE, TN

Photo by John Coffin

Team earns top spot in poll

The Collierville baseball team, off to a 14-4 start, is ranked No. 1 in the Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association poll released Tuesday.

Bearden is second followed by Farragut, Riverdale and Arlington to round out the top five.

2009 Tennessee State Poll: 4/7

Junior Varsity Ups Record to 15-5

April 8, 2009 | COLLIERVILLE, TN

Photo by John Coffin

Jordan Boruff is 3-0 on the year.

The Junior Varsity baseball team pushed their winning streak to eight games Tuesday by taking two games against Unity Illinois High School 12-4 and 15-0.

Jordan Boruff (3-0) and Cayson Ransom (1-0) brought strong starting pitching and the Collierville bats supplied plenty of hits. The Dragons are now 15-5 and play at Germantown Thursday. Game time is 4:00pm

Varsity Dragons Roll Overton

April 7, 2009 | COLLIERVILLE, TN

Austin Woods picked up his first Varsity win Monday

Collierville High School's Austin Woods, Lane Ferrell, and Austin Hiatt combined for a one-hitter as the Dragons defeated Overton 20-1. Woods picked up his first Varsity win. John Jordan hit his third home run of the season. The Dragons improve to 14-4 on the year and 2-0 in District 15.

Junior Varsity Defeats Illinois team

The Junior Varsity baseball Dragons defeated Unity Illinois High School Monday night 14-2. Preston Myers earned his first win as a Dragon and the team improved their record to 13-5. Grant Smith had three hits to lead the Dragon offensive attack. The younger baseball Dragons are now winners of six straight.

Junior Varsity Dragons Getting Hot

April 5, 2009 | COLLIERVILLE, TN

Photo by John Coffin

Sophomore third baseman Bryce Blackburn

The Junior Varsity baseball Dragons have now won five consecutive games.

Friday CHS swept a double header from Arlington 11-6 and 3-2. In game one, the Dragons were led by Wes Evers. The freshman right hander threw 6 2/3 innings not allowing an earned run to improve his record to 2-0. Evers also had three hits for the Dragons offensive attack. Kyle Beard had three hits with two doubles and Joseph Stovall singled three times.

In game two, it took nine innings for Collierville to secure the win. Caleb DeLee was phenominal on the mound going seven strong innings, but it was Jordan Boruff (2-0) earning the win in relief. Cayson Ransom recorded his first save as a Dragon. Bryce Blackburn had three hits, including a game-winning RBI triple to score Grant Smith for the Dragons.

Saturday Collierville again used the run rule to defeat Canada 10-0 at Houston High School. Justin Berard (1-0) pitched a complete game shut out to earn his first win as a Dragon. Will Austin and Kevin Hall had two hits for CHS. Tyler Dixon hit his first home run.

In game two, Collierville then defeated Houston 11-7. Stephen Sanderlin (1-0) earned the win for the Dragons. Will Austin, Tyler Dixon and Brad Milligan each had three hits to pace an 18-hit hitting display. Kyle Beard, Kevin Hall and Sanderlin had two hits.

The younger Dragons improve to 12-5 and will host a three-game series with Unity (IL) High School Monday and Tuesday.

Dragons defeated by California team, Slam Christian Brothers in USA Classic

April 5, 2009 | COLLIERVILLE, TN

Memphis signee John Jordan hit a grand slam versus CBHS

Collierville High School had a rude awakening Saturday morning by the bats of Yucaipa (CA) High School. The Thunderbirds (11-0) scored five runs in the first off Dragon hurler Tyle Dailey (2-1) and never looked back. The Dragons scored one in the first and four in the seventh.

CHS' bats came alive in their second game. Collierville (13-4) used the slaughter rule to defeat Division 2 Christian Brothers 16-4. Ethan Sanderlin stayed perfect on the mound by earning his third win of the year. John Jordan led the offensive attack by hitting a grand slam home run.

Yucaipa claimed the USA Classic championship by defeating Arlington 10-0 Saturday night.

Collierville slips past Chargers in USA Classic

April 4, 2009 | COLLIERVILLE, TN

Photo by John Coffin

Senior Evan Frazier hit his team leading 4th home run Friday

By Andre Johnson, Memphis Commercial Appeal

Evan Frazier admittedly hasn't set any individual goals this season for a Collierville baseball team that is among the Memphis area's finest. His primary objective is help propel the Dragons to the Class AAA state championship.

In Friday night's quarterfinal game against Covington in the 17th annual USA Classic at Christian Brothers High, Frazier continued to demonstrate why he is poised to help top-ranked (in the Commercial Appeal's Dandy Dozen) more

Bombs Away! Frazier Ignites Dragons over No. 1 Farragut 5-3 at Riverdale

March 28, 2009 | COLLIERVILLE, TN

Photo by John Coffin

Collierville Senior Left Fielder Evan Frazier

Tennesse Tech signees Evan Frazier and Austin Anderson again teamed to lead Collierville to a 5-3 victory over Knoxville Farragut in the Warrior Classic opener. Frazier homered twice to center field and Anderson earned the win on the mound. Farragut was ranked No. 1 nationally in Rivals.com High School Poll and held the top spot in Perfect Game's latest rankings.

Ethan Sanderlin continued to close doors, pitching 3 scoreless innings to earn his third save of the year.

The Dragons (9-2) are set to return to action Saturday at 12:30pm vs. Science Hill and at 5:30pm versus the Riverdale Warriors.

Hopkins Inducted Into Hall of Fame

Collierville High School Head Baseball Coach Jeff Hopkins is pictured during his induction into the TBCA Hall of Fame. The 2009 class included Dobyns-Bennett coach Mike Ritz and Minnesota Twins scout Jack Powell.

Dragon Pitcher Commits to Northeast Mississippi Community College

Eriksen Becomes 4th Member of Class of 2009 to Move On

Daymon Eriksen delivers against Houston High School.

COLLIERVILLE, TN - Collierville senior right-hander Daymon Eriksen has accepted a scholarship offer from Division I Junior College, Northeast Mississippi Community College.

Eriksen, who made big strides this summer for the Dragons and participated on the TBCA All Region Team, had offers from a list of junior colleges in the mid-south.

As a junior for the Dragons, Eriksen was selected as the teams Outstanding Pitcher. He is a three-year Varsity member and was named to The Commercial Appeals Best of the Preps in 2008.

With a 6'3", 180 pound frame and a fastball clocked at 87-88 MPH, Eriksen has the potential to be selected in the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft in June. Area scouts will focus on his makeup this Spring. He joins Dragon teammates John Jordan, Evan Frazier, and Austin Anderson to commit early.

Clarkes Warriors Take Home Dragon Challenge Title

COLLIERVILLE, TN - The Collierville High School Baseball Team went through a physical fitness team challenge Saturday and the results are in: Taking home the 1st Annual Dragon Challenge title were Clarkes Warriors.

The Warriors team was led by senior captain Brendan Clarke and junior Cameron Finch; sophomores Steven Sanderlin and Trevor Mills; and freshman Grant Smith. They took 1st place in the Sand Bag Carry, Tractor Tire Flips, 300 Yard Medley Relay, and the Obstacle Course. The Milhouse Blues were champs in the final competition, Tug-O-War, and placed second.

Individual awards went to Jim Sherman (Pull-Ups), Stephen Sanderlin (Leg Press), Casey Willer (Bench Press), and Brendan Clarke (Long Jump).

The Dragon Challenge concluded the baseball teams off-season training. (more on Dragon Challenge competition. . .)

Jim Sherman placed 1st in Pull-ups, second in Bench Press, and eighth in the leg press to claim the "Ultimate Dragon" award

"Actions speak louder than words"

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Junior Varsity Schedule 2009

Junior Varsity Summer Schedule 2009

• Dragon Challenge- The Road Back to Murfreesboro - Feb. 13 10am
• Tryouts for the 2010 CHS Baseball Team - Monday February 15. Registration 3:30pm, Tryout 4:00pm.
• Meet the Players Banquet Feb. 20th 6:30pm CHS cafeteria
• Field Work Day - March 6th. Time TBA
• 2010 Drew Lawrence Memorial Tournament March 26 - 28.
• Review Game Photos Here

Dragons In The Pros Update

	Zack Cozart ('04) Louisville Bats- AAA Cincinnati Reds
	Andy Simunic ('04) Lexington Legends - A Houston Astros

	Brendan Clarke ('09) Southwest Tennessee CC
	Casey Willer ('09) Southwest Tennessee CC
	John Jordan ('09) Memphis
	Brandon Milhouse ('09) Arkansas State
	Evan Frazier ('09) Tennessee Tech
	John White ('09) Rhodes
	Austin Anderson ('09) Tennessee Tech
	Daymon Eriksen ('09) Northeast Mississippi CC
	Marc Ashley ('05) Memphis
	Brooks Thornton ('05) Murray State
	Brad Rowland ('06) Murray State
	Jordan Wakefield ('06) North Alabama
	Shaun Clarke ('07) Southwest Tennessee
	Jonathan Jones ('07) Memphis
	Daniel Milhouse ('07) LLCC/Memphis
	Drew Pomeranz ('07) Mississippi
	Omar Thomas ('07) Arkansas-Monticello
	Matt Milligan ('08) Tennessee-Martin

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