Monday, March 18, 2013

Weekend baseball and softball updates

An early lead gives Hornet Baseball a victory over Victoria St. Joseph 23-1 and the team wins the Consolation Bracket in Weimar. Fifteen runs in the first three innings allowed the Hornets to put the game away early. Winning pitcher, Dylan Drgac had nine strikeouts and only one earned run on six hits. Jake Payonk and Drgac led all hitters with 4 hits each. Tanner Luna and Jake Payonk earned All Tournament honors.

Lady Hornet Softball fell short in their first district match-up against home team Taylor. It was a pitching and defensive duel, with freshman pitcher Casey Kauder facing off with Taylor's senior pitcher Selena Lopez. Lopez kept the Lady Hornets off balance all night in the batter's box. Kauder recorded 14 strikeouts and helped take the 0-0 game into 2 extra innings in the 9 inning contest. Lady Hornets were defensively sound all night until the bottom of the 9th, when a Taylor hit prompted a Hornet error to enable Taylor to take the 1-0 victory.

You can watch both teams in action Tuesday night in Navasota at 7pm.

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Goforth named Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at CISD; plans to be in place after spring break

Bobby Jack Goforth has accepted the position of athletic director and head football coach for Caldwell Independent School District. He comes to Caldwell from John Jay High School in San Antonio, where he has served as head football coach since 2007.

Goforth has a football-rich history, beginning as a player at Caldwell High School in the early- to mid-eighties. After graduating, Goforth went to school at Baylor University on a football scholarship, playing under legendary coach Grant Teaff. Goforth began his coaching career in Mexia, and later spent 8 years coaching football at the state’s premier powerhouse, Katy High School.  

In an interview today with Eagle sports writer Larry Bowen on KZNE 1150, Goforth explains his reasoning for coming back to Caldwell after so many years.

“I wanted the opportunity to give back to Caldwell,” states Goforth, “which was a place that gave so much to me and my family through the years.” According to Goforth, the timing was right for a move, despite the volatile atmosphere of the past few seasons.

With regard to football , Goforth states there will be a huge emphasis on defense, and he won’t rule out some quick passing and play action on offense.

When asked about his immediate course of action, Goforth says, “I hope to be in Caldwell the Monday following spring break to work with the kids and start to formulate a plan of action as we head into the summer months.”  He goes on to say, “The most important thing is the kids [in Caldwell], and how to impact them in a positive way so they can create their own memories.”

Monday, March 4, 2013

Varsity baseball, softball and track action

Varsity Baseball took 3rd place this past weekend in the Rogers Tournament. Highlights of the weekend include a 12-8 win over Rogers to take home the hardware, a 14-2 victory over Brazos, and a 10-5 victory over Cameron. The team's only loss was to China Springs 9-3. Congratulations!

Varsity Softball saw action in Taylor, with teams from around the state competing.  Pool play included a win over Groesbeck 5-0, a loss to a more experienced Bruceville Eddy team 3-1, and a loss to Pflugerville Conaly 4-3. The pool standings landed the team in the Consolation Bracket Saturday. The Lady Hornets started the day with an 8-0 win over Granger, but fell short to Hutto 3-0.

Varsity Track traveled to Rockdale on Friday. Varsity Boys placed 3rd overall with 1st place finishes earned by Redmond Ward in the 800 and JJ Jackson in the 110 hurdles. Varsity Girls finished 9th, with Rian Rodriguez placing 1st in the 3200 and Lauren Bane finising 2nd in the Pole Vault.

Baseball takes the field again Tuesday in Caldwell, playing Smithville at 4:30 and 7 pm. Softball plays Giddings on Tuesday at Lady Hornet Field at 5 and 7 pm. The next Track meet is March 7 in Cameron. Happy Skrabanek Relays are coming up on March 23 in Caldwell, so spread the word. Good luck and Sting 'em!