2012 18U  Seminoles

 

 

18U Seminoles Take 2nd Place In NIU College Showcase   Stay tuned for details!!!

 

	Seminoles Coach Joe Hernandez is one of the Top Instructors at Noles Nation Training Academy!!!   Joe has over 30 years of Professional Baseball experience that currently includes being a top instructor for Major League Baseball camps and Clinics nationwide. Also, working for the New York Yankees organization and as a spring training catching and hitting instructor for the Tampa Bay Rays. His Pro Career included signing with the Chicago Cubs in 1983 and also playing in the Yankees and Kansas City Royals organizations. In 2012, Coach Hernandez will be the Head Coach for the Seminoles 18U Team and will be one of the top instructors at Noles Nation Training Academy. Joe is recognized as one of the best hitting and catching instructors in the country. (Photo left at Noles Nation Academy and photo to the right at a MLB Alumni Event last summer where Joe was representing the New York Yankees.)

Seminoles Mike Lutz signs at Purdue University!!!    Stay Tuned for more details.

 

 

 

Seminoles record a 4-0 record and advance to the Final 8 at the Illinois St. Top Collegiate Prospect Tournament!!!!  Seminoles win 4 in a row at the Illinois St. Top Collegiate Prospect Tournament lead by great pitching performances from Joe Loftus, Patrick Walsh, and All American Mike Lutz. The Seminoles National Team advances to the Final 8 of the Illinois St. Top Prospect Collegiate Tournament which featured a total of 58 teams. Stay tuned for hightlights from the entire tournament.

 

 

Seminoles Nick Turner Signs at Aurora University!!! Congratulations to Seminoles 3 year starter Nick Turner on signing to play his college baseball at Aurora University. Stay Tuned for many more updates on signings from the 2012 class.

 

Seminoles Ryan O'Keeffe Signs at the University of Iowa!!!  Congratulations to Seminoles starting infielder Ryan O'Keefe on his scholarship to the University of Iowa. Coach Hernandez said, "Ryan is a very hard worker with a lot of talent at the plate and in the infield."

 

Seminoles Starting Center Fielder and Lead off Hitter Nick Turner. Seminoles Nick Turner will be counted on to be a big part of the Seminoles very powerful offense in 2011. Turner is recognized as one of the top outfielders in Illinois class of 2012.

 

Mike Lutz consistenly throws 90+ mph on the mound at the Under Armour All American Game in Arizona!!!   Seminoles star pitcher Mike Lutz shines at the All American Game in Arizona featuring a 90+ mph fastball. Lutz is recognized as one of the top pitching prospects in the country in the class of 2012. The Seminoles National 17U Team opens their 2011 season at the President's Day Tournament in Cocoa Beach, Florida on Friday February 18th.

 

Seminoles 1st Baseman Derrick Mason lead the team in extra base hits in 2010. Seminoles Derek Mason looks to again be one of the teams top hitters in 2011. Mason had a great 2010 season leading the team in many offensive categories.

 

Seminoles 16U Take 2nd Place At Valpo Showcase Tournament Stay tuned for details!!!!

 

Seminoles 16U National goes a perfect 3-0 in their division at the Cincy Flames Classic Tournament. Seminoles star pitcher Patrick Walsh impressed throwing a complete game shut out to defeat the Kentucky Baseball Club 5-0 on Friday. Stay Tuned for many more updates!!!

 

15U Seminoles Advance to the Final 8 at the CABA World Series!!! The 15U Seminoles win 3 consectutive playoff games in the championship playoff round at the CABA World Series, advancing to the Elite 8 of this 38 team National Tournament. The Seminoles won the first tournament playoff game with a thrilling 11-10 victory over a good Rockford team. The teams offense was lead all tournament long by star players, outfielder Nick Turner 1st Baseman Derrick Mason and infielder Travis Jewell. In the next round the Seminoles won 7-4 against the New Trier Thunder. The teams 3rd consecutive tournament victory was a big win 10-6 against the New England Ruffnecks from Boston. Nate Garris and Nick Turner had some key hits in another big tournament victory. The win advanced the Seminoles to the Elite 8 quarter finals of the tournament. In the 5th round of the playoffs the Seminoles lost a heartbreaker to the Connecticut Bombers by the score of 11-10. The Seminoles were one of only two teams from Illinois to advance to the Final 8 of this event.

 

SEMINOLES ADVANCE TO FINAL FOUR AT SEMINOLES SLUGFEST The Seminoles impress with 4 big tournament wins to advance to the final 4 of the Seminoles Slugfest National Tournament. Big wins 7-6 against the Dupage Diamondbacks and a 3-0 shutout victory over the Illinois Sparks advanced the Seminoles the playoff round. In the opening round of the playoffs the Seminoles defeated Top Tier 8-5. The Seminoles were lead in the playoff victory by winning pitcher Kyle Manske who threw 5 very strong innings. The offense was led by 3rd baseman Travis Jewell and  catcher Zach Losch. Stay Tuned for more updates!!!

 

Seminoles Announce 25 Home Games on the 2009 Schedule at Alexian Field-Flyers Stadium! Schaumburg Seminoles will again host games at Alexian Field home of  the Schaumburg Flyers. All seven Seminole Teams will host many games at Flyers Stadium in 2009. Also the 13U and 14U Seminoles will be hosting the Seminoles Invitational Tournament at Flyers Stadium on May 15-17. Registration for this tournament will be available soon. Stay Tuned!

 

Aaron DeGeorge Wins the 2008 CY Young Award for the Seminoles! Congratulations to Seminoles pitcher Aaron DeGeorge on winning the teams 2008 CY Young Award. Aaron had a  9-4 record on the mound in 2008 which included an impressive 2 to 1 strikeout to walk ratio. DeGeorge will again be a big part of the 2009 15U Seminoles Team. Aaron is a Freshman at Conant HS.

 

Mangialardi Wins MVP with Gutsy Performance at Play Ball USA's Sunday Hitting League! Michael Mangialardi was on base 7 out of 9 times in Sunday's double header at the Play USA's hitting league games. He also drove in the game winning run with a walk-off single after getting hit by two pitches in his previous at bats. Congratulations to Michael on this accomplishment!

 

Seminoles Coach Ryan Buchanan to coach 15U Team! Seminoles Coach Ryan Buchanan will be coaching the 15U team for the  2009 season. Buchanan is currently the Assistant Head Coach at Aurora College and is also the teams hitting coach. Buchanan was a former NCAA All American first baseman for the Benedictine Eagles from 2000-2003 where he was named first team All Region and a third team All American honoree selected by the American Baseball Coaches Association. In 2008 Ryan did a great job as the Head Coach of the 17U Seminoles National Team!

 

 

15U Seminoles go a Perfect 7-0 in the Fox Valley Fall League!
The 15U Seminoles go undefeated with a perfect 7-0 record in the Fox Valley League. The Seminoles offense was led by the clutch hitting from Nate Garris, Derrick Mason, and Travis Jewell. The pitching staff has also been outstanding in the seven victories led by Aaron DeGeorge, Parker Anderson, and Nick Turner. The Seminoles take their 7-0 record into the opening round of the playoffs on October 7th against the 15U Illinois Indians. Stay Tuned for more updates.

14U Seminoles Win July Wood Bat CABA Tournament in Lynwood!

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 14U Seminoles defeated the Oak Forest Storm and West Lawn Lugnuts behind solid pitching efforts by winning pitchers Ben Gullo and Aaron DeGeorge  These two victories advanced the Noles to the championship game against the Triple Crown Kings. In the championship game Kane Roknic was the winning pitcher throwing 4 strong innings. Blake Stezskal also threw two solid innings in relief. The offense was led by Seminoles catcher and Tournament MVP Nate Garris (Garris went 8 for 11 at the plate in the 3 tournament playoff victories on Sunday) Also, Ryan Czachor and Michael Mangialardi had 2 hits each in the championship game. Congratulations to the entire Seminoles Team and Coaching staff on winning the championship.

14U Seminoles Defeat the Burr Ridge Barons in the Playoffs to Advance to the Championship Game!
Seminoles win their 4th in a row to advance to the CABA May Blowout Tournament Championship in Lynwood with a 9-6 victory over the Burr Ridge Barons. The Seminoles over powered the Barons from the opening pitch. Chris Iliopoulos was the hitting hero in the victory going 3 for 3 at the plate with 2 big rbi's. Nate Garris delivered the game winning RBI single in the top of the 7th. Joe Patzelt was the winning pitcher shutting down the Barons bats in the seventh inning. The Seminoles thrilling 9-6 victory in the semi final playoff round advanced them to the championship game vs the Triple Crown Stealth out of Indiana. Congratulations to the Triple Crown Team on winning the championship game. Top 4 final standings. 1st Place Triple Crown Stealth (5-0)  2nd Place Schaumburg Seminoles (4-1)  3rd Place Burr Ridge Barons (3-1)  4th Place Southside Express (2-2)

Seminoles Go 3-0 In May CABA Tournament To Advance To Playoffs

 

 

The 14U Seminoles go a perfect 3-0 to advance to the Playoff Round in the CABA Tournament in Lynwood this weekend. The Seminoles won the tournament opening game 11-7 lead by strong starting pitching from Ben Gullo. The offense was led by Ryan Czachor who had 3 big hits in the lead off spot. Also, Theo Karobatsos and Aaron DeGeorge drove in big runs helping lead the Seminoles to the victory. The second game of the tournament was a 15-0 victory over the Orland Park Magic. The 3rd victory of the tounament was a 5-1 victory over the Beverly Renegades. Star pitcher Nate Garris  (Photo Left) threw a complete game gem on the mound only allowing 1 run on 3 hits. Garris also contributed at the plate with a big 2 run double. Michael Mangialardi. The Seminoles impresive 3-0 record advances them to the playoff round on Sunday afternoon. Stay Tuned for more updates!















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