Falcons Fall Back to .500 After Tough Week

Despite solid pitching and offense on all three occasions, the Falcons dropped three in a row to even the record at 3-3.  Monday the team visited Potomac, losing 6-3 behind a deep start by Seth Taylor.  On Tuesday, the team traveled to district opponent Osbourn and came up short on a late surge losing 9-8 in an exciting game.  Friday's 6-4 loss came at home against Battlefield in a game which was shortened by field conditions.

Falcons Move to 3-0

With a weekend of wins over Culpeper and Kettle Run, the Falcons move to 3-0 as they enter a busy three game week.  On Friday at Culpeper the Falcons opened district play winning 10-2 behind a strong start from Nick McMahon.  The offensive day was led by McMahon, Andrew Byrd, Ryan Smith and Drew Smith-all with multi hit games. 

Saturday the team played host to Kettle Run, and Lee Cranford started on the mound pitching masterfully.  He was followed by Forrest Drake and the two combined for seven shutout innings.  Noah Joseph, Ryan Smith, Cranford and Drew Smith had multi hit days, and third baseman Chris Drerenberger smacked a timely pinch-hit, two RBI base hit in the 6th. 

The Falcons travel to Potomac Monday and then to district opponent Osbourn on Tuesday before returning home on Friday to host Battlefield.

Manager/Head Coach - Paul Koch

Paul R. Koch
Fauquier High School
Head Baseball Coach
English Teacher

pkoch9999@gmail.com

• 14th year as a teacher in the Virginia Public School system.
• 1996-2000 James River High School - Chesterfield Co.
• 2001-2004 Oakton High School - Fairfax Co.
• 2004-present Fauquier High School - Fauquier Co.

Graduate of James Madison University, earning a BA in English and Virginia teaching licensure.

Resides in Fairfax, VA with wife Joanne and three boys, Parker(9), Devon(6) and Bennett(3)
10 Year Manager and Head Coach of both the Vienna Mustangs and Fauquier Gators collegiate summer programs, and recently hired as the hitting coach for the Herndon Braves in the Cal Ripken Collegiate League.

Reminder of Community Baseball Dinner at Evergreen Country Club

Join the Falcons and Gators to celebrate the first annual Fauquier Baseball Team Dinner in an effort to promote baseball in our community.  Please join us Saturday, April 4th at 6:30 p.m. for dinner, raffle, door prizes and speakers from our baseball community.

Please return the response card below to save your spot.

Invitation

Response Card

Falcons Open With Win Over Sherando

Behind a solid pitching night from Nick McMahon, Lee Cranford, Forrest Drake and Seth Taylor, the Falcons were able to overcome some early defensive miscues with scrappy offensive play throughout the game.  The offense was led by Senior Zack Dingus who was 4-5 with the game winning RBI in the bottom of the 9th inning.  Junior Ryan Smith also was 3-4 at the plate with 2 runs scored to lead the team.   The Falcons came from behind on four occasions in the game, the last coming in dramatic fashion in the 9th. Andrew Byrd flied out to start the inning, then Seth Taylor and Noah Joseph earned back-to-back one out walks to set the table for Junior Hunter Pearson.  Pearson doubled driving in the run to even the score at 7 and leaving the game winner ninety feet away for Dingus.   The Falcons travel to Culpeper next Friday to open district play.

FHS Baseball Gear on Sale

While supplies last! Sizes are limited!

Nike Fleece Pullover with center chest embroidery and Falcon logo embroidery on back - $50.00

Nike short sleeve “Cage” Jacket with center chest embroidery and Falcon logo embroidery on back - $40.00

Short Sleeve dry-fit style shirt in red with “F” embroidery on center chest - $10.00

Long Sleeve dry-fit style shirt in grey with “F” embroidery on center chest - $15.00

Dry-fit style shorts in red with “F” embroidery on leg - $10.00

Red Mesh game hat - $20.00

White-front varsity game hat - $20.00

JV Schedule Change

The JV game scheduled for 3/24, home, against Osbourn, has been moved to the next day, 3/25.

Thanks For Attending

Thank you to the players and parents who attended tonight's meeting. I appreciate the opportunity to talk with you about our program and our players. Please call me or email if you have any questions about the material covered.

Thanks again,

Paul Koch

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Colin Miller Steps Up for VMI

Former Falcon standout Colin Miller was a key contributor in VMI's win over Rider this weekend.  Colin was 2 for 3 at the plate while also providing a pivotal catch and an outfield assist.  Read the article here.

REMINDER: Parent's Meeting

Just a friendly reminder that the parents meeting for JV and Varsity parents will begin at 6:00 in the Library tonight 3/10/09.

FBR Coaches Clinic

Thanks for attending today's clinic and for taking the time to review some of the coaching techniques used in the FHS and Fauquier Gators baseball programs. 

The materials used in today's clinic can be downloaded by clicking the following link.

FBR baseball instructional handouts

 

Thanks Again,

 

Paul Koch

Parent's Meeting Next Tuesday!

There will be a meeting for parents of all JV and Varsity players on Tuesday March 10th in the FHS library. Players are also invited. The meeting will begin at 6PM and last less than one hour.

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Picture Day Thursday 3/12

Baseball pictures will be taken on Thursday 3/12 at practice. JV and Varsity players will be issued game uniforms after school, but should come to the field prepared with practice gear as well. The full photo package is $20.00 and includes team and individual photos; the team-only photo is $10.00. All checks should be made payable to Donnie Johnston.

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Varsity Roster and Schedule

Congratulations to the following players who make up the 2009 Varsity baseball team.  You can follow the falcons at www.falconzone.org or new this year on twitter.

Lee Cranford   
Forrest Drake   
Chris Drerenberger   
Justin Hensley   
Drew Law   
Hunter Pearson   
Joe Rummel   
Noah Joseph   
Drew Smith   
Jordan Taylor   
Seth Taylor   
Josh Rogers   
Ryan Smith   
Zack Dingus   
Andrew Byrd   
Nick Mcmahon   

Scrimmage Updates

The JV Scrimmage with Manassas Park has been canceled as Manassas Park will not field a JV team this year.   We are working to add another opponent to fill the schedule.