Falcons(1-3) 5 Hylton 6

The Falcons came up short in a late rally, dropping their third game in a row.  The offense was slow to start, but came alive in the seventh with the first six hitters reaching base.  Hits by Nick Caito, Eric Russo and Ryan Smith, mixed with walks, allowed the Falcons to pull within one.  Branden Bartlett started on the mound for the Falcons and was followed Greg Ussery from the pen.  The Falcons travel to Bealeton to play local rival Liberty on Thursday. 

Falcons(1-2) 3 Osbourn 13

District opponent Osbourn beat the Falcons handily today.  The starter on the mound was Cassidy McDaniel who left the game prematurely with elbow soreness.  He was followed by Branden Bartlett and Adam Young.  The Falcons go to Hylton High School Friday for a non-district game. McDaniel hit a three-run homer in the first for the Falcons only runs on the day.

Falcons(1-1) 0 Forest Park 10

The Falcons took a beating at the hands of a strong Forest Park team today.  Adam Young started the game on the mound for the Falcons and took the loss.  He was followed by Greg Ussery and Billy Pierce out of the bullpen. The Falcons open district competition Monday at Osbourn High School.

Falcons(1-0) 4 Potomac 3

The Falcons held off a late rally by the Panthers to leave Potomac High School with a win in the season opener. Branden Bartlett led the team on the mound allowing only two hits and striking out seven through six innings.
Adam Young followed earning the save despite allowing two runs; he ended the game striking out the final hitter. The mound work was supported by a solid defensive performance all around. The offense was led by a 2-2 2 RBI performance by Cassidy McDaniel, Colin Miller added 2 Runs in a 1-3 day with a walk, Billy Pierce added a double, and Branden Bartlett was 1-3. The Falcons travel to Forest Park High School on Friday.

Falcons Struggle at James River

The Falcons suffered both offensively and defensively at top ranked James River on Saturday.  The Falcons allowed eight earned runs on the mound in the ten inning scrimmage and defensive breakdowns led to another nine unearned runs.  That matchup marked the end of the preaseason competitions, as this Friday the Falcons travel to Potomac High School to open the season.

Hylton/Liberty Scrimmage

The falcons demonstrated some much expected growing pains early in the first scrimmages of the year.  The day ended though with a positive feeling as the team defense got in sync and backed up strong pitching performances in the match up with rival Liberty.  In the two five inning practice games played on the football field in Bealeton, the falcons offense was provided by Billy Pierce, Andrew Byrd, Greg Ussery, Brandon Drerenberger, Chris Jeans, Cassidy McDaniel, Nick Caito, Colin Miller and Jim Lewis, each with one hit.   The team travels to James River next Saturday to complete the final preseason contest.  This is a location change from the schedule, due to field conditions at FHS Baseball Field.