What a weekend. There is no greater joy as a dad than to witness your son surrender his life to Christ. And then be blessed with the privilege of baptizing him. We are not worthy. Gods goodness is overwhelming! Galatians 2:20
Is winning a HIGH SCHOOL State Championship or even simply laying it on the line with your buddies you’ve grown up with, for your high school, still important? Man i hope so. Maybe I’m a dreamer but i hope it is for 25 guys wearing navy and red
They just don’t make em like
@CoachRonPolk
anymore. Cleaning out and found the letter he wrote me after being hired at CN. Me, a no name former opponent in a fierce rivalry. Coach Polk has impacted the game and it’s people more than anybody
Not gonna lie, winning it all & watching kids dogpile is a feeling unlike any other. But…it’s still a little sad realizing u wont see your boys everyday. When u are part of a team & invest everything u have for each other, for months & months, it’s hard to say goodbye.
#5starts
There is a .02% chance of your son or daughter being drafted to play professional sports. There is a 100% chance he or she will stand before God. What’s your focus?
Author- A wise man
Too many good coaches leave our game for reasons i understand. But when good dudes are forced out, or see getting out as a better option than what they deal with, it chaps my ass. Nobody is happy today
I knew there would eventually come a day we didn’t have these four but I’m not ready to envision that. We got one more run. Excited for the four of them that have meant so much to the WM. Enjoy the day boys
The greatest day in the history of the universe. EASTER SUNDAY. Jesus defeated death. The walkoff of all walkoffs.
#JesusIsAlive
#ResurrectionSunday
Luke 24:6
We were down 3 with 2 outs in the 9th and in stepped Jesus Christ. He hit the ultimate walkoff grand slam. Death defeated. Satan defeated. Sin defeated. Because that tomb is empty, anything is possible….because of Jesus.
Jesus 1
Death 0
Rebels fall to Barbe in 5A state title game. When u leave runners early and make mistakes late, Barbe does what Barbe does. We will keep knocking on the door and walk through it. Some young pups grew up this year and i can’t thank those seniors enough. Love all of you
Respect. And if anybody deserves it, it’s that guy. What he’s meant to me personally and what he’s meant to West Monroe HS can’t fit in a tweet. Lane Little makes everybody better, including me. He’s a flat out winner.
Save my feelings for the SR class when it’s done. But this was 1 of the coolest things I’ve experienced in bsbll. The heart/soul of team had HS career ending surg after champ game 2023. Tonight, SR night
@BrennanEager
got to throw 1 more pitch to a standing O from fans & team…..
Summer ball is great & it is necessary, but nothing compares to this atmosphere. 2 of the best 5A teams in the state, playing high level baseball, in front of 1000 people…incredible. Pursuing a state championship, with your childhood buddies, in this environment? Nothing like it
Game gives u some cool moments but this is 1 of my all time favorites. Coach Fed/ULM just beat TCU twice, made decision to leave Ft Worth & come b there 4 his son at state champ. Hayden’s reaction to his dad being there is something I’ll never forget. 10000% right decision Dad
What happens when you hire the right guy that is a leader of men? The entire culture of your program changes and dudes believe. Warhawks with 2 top 15 wins in as many games.
@CoachFedULM
is a winner
10 years ago today had the 8u season opener. Today we have the season opener of his junior year. Been a good ride. Love my first born. Will always be my little boy
Whether they are the best ind. pitchers, i don’t know. But i do know the 2022
@RebelBaseball1
pitching STAFF was one of the best in recent memory. All 14 guys contributed. 👊 Coach Frost. Love u boys!
33-4 record
255 innings
183 hits
113 walks
278 K
2.20 ERA
1.16 WHIP
.197 BAA
Good/bad/indiff, the Achord name has always been synonymous with baseball. It started with our PawPaw. This is his journal from WW2 while under fire from suicide bombers on the USS Haynesworth. “Jap. planes attacked twice…NO HITS, NO RUNS, NO ERRORS”. My most prized possession
There are special performances and then there is tonight.
Quarterfinals. Backs against the wall and season on the line.
@DrewFerg7
delivered.
COMPLETE GAME NO HIT SHUTOUT. One pitch from a perfect game. All with a heart rate of about 60.
7 innings, 0 hits, 0 runs, 1BB, 7K
Bittersweet. Excited for these dudes but also know the end ain’t far off. Special, talented group of leaders. Almost 100 wins in 3 years, 1 state championship, and 2 state runner ups. Congrats on this incredible achievement. Love you boys.
#OleMiss
#LSU
#LaTech
#ULM
Idk what Mr Dole and Pres Bush personal relationship was really like but something tells me even if they weren’t friends, he still would’ve lifted his 95 yr old body out of that chair and saluted. It’s what the greatest generation is about- respect
Playoff baseball is about WINS. Period. We/Me. But when a guy throws a complete game NO HIT shutout in the playoffs, you recognize it.
@GarnerBradyn
was dominant-
6 innings, 0 H, 0 R, 2BB, 11 K
Rebels win game one 10-0.
#1
-0
#Finish
Game 2- Friday 6:00 pm
2024 Rebel pitching staff. Ultimately what matters is the trophy. But the numbers played a part in getting the trophy. Incredible defense & catchers that made them better. Good year.
31-8
2.03 ERA
278 K
108 BB
1.07 whip
.186 BAA
10 shutouts
9 runs allowed in 7 playoff games
Sitting on my back patio tonight, w the dogs, watchin baseball, mindin my own business when my door flies open. After a brief pause to check my shorts, i realized it was my baby boy.
@austinachord
came home for the wknd. He has no idea what that feelin is like for dad. Love u bud
Tanner Hall is the perfect example of the guy you overlook because of measureables, and two years later he shoves it up your a$$. Story old as time. Production/results have to mean something
I truly believe that today, how you make players feel means a lot more than what you teach them.
@LATechBSB
is exhibit A.
@LaneBurroughs23
and staff coach and teach as well as anybody but the environment they’ve created is incredible. Bunch of DUDES
#winners
Incredible moment to be able to say a few words about our brother, watch my nephew introduce his dad, & ultimately see
@KyleAchord
recognized for what we’ve known for years- he’s one of the best to ever do it in the state of Louisiana. LBCA Hall of Fame 🐐
Shoutout to Sr.
@alex04sterling
Moved here this year, after havin labrum surgery, has done nothing but work & be a good team mate. Worked hard with no guarantee of ever throwin another pitch. But tonight,he crossed the lines, gripped a baseball again, & threw a perfect inning 👊
Man this ain’t 12u. It ain’t that easy. Highfill had ZERO at bats all year and is 3 for 4 against future big leaguers. He’s a pitcher! Grabs a bat on the biggest stage and just hits
#NCState
#CWS
Glad i played before the social media era. “Fans” turn on you in a second. 18-22 year old dudes playing the game at the highest level on the biggest stage. They’re also human
LANE. LITTLE. Rebels win game one 10-0 behind Little’s 8th complete game of the year. This one, a one hit CG shutout. Outstanding offense tonight led by Fed, with a single, double, and home run. Game 2 tomorrow 12:00.
#FINISH
Shoutout to all you dads that are flipping through Twitter waiting til they are sound asleep so you can begin building a Barbie dream house or putting together a trampoline. I’m jealous. Sucks when they get older
Down 2-0 in 7th, with 2 outs, Rebels score 2 to tie.
@John_Pearson_2
led off the 8th with double,
@HawseyTrey
singled, then Lytton Arledge drives in winning run.
@DrewFerg7
was outstanding on the mound- CG, 4 hits, 10 k, and 83/99 strikes.
Game 2 tomorrow 12:00 at WM
What more can u want as a parent? NOTHING. When your kid surrenders their life to Christ and follows through with baptism (with her sister in the water) that is JOY.
2 Corinthians 5:17
He has Risen! Because that tomb is empty, i believe anything is possible. Jesus defeated death. He hit the ultimate walkoff of all walkoffs. Easter Sunday- the greatest day in the history of the world. LUKE 24:6-7
Well it was ugly but the Rebels prevail and move on to the 5A State Tournament next week. Seth Edwards with a strong start, Brasher with an outstanding finish, and Hawsey with a big time 3 run bomb into the wind, was the difference in 10-7 win.
#Sulphur
There is power in the name of JESUS! Powerful testimony this morning from
@haydenfederico3
on the freedom that comes from letting go and letting God. The peace and joy that only comes from Him.
#GodWins
#Proverbs27
:17
I love Jesus and i love baseball. I got to be a part of something this weekend that involved both. One of the most incredible experiences of my life. Can’t wait to see what follows.
#Warriors
#3strands
Rebels win 7-1 over Sam Houston and will play for a 5A State championship Saturday.
P Starr huge with 3 run double and I Shivers with a big 2 run single.
@DrewFerg7
was absolutely masterful in a CG 117 pitch performance, allowing 4 hits while striking out 10.
#FINISH
Hell of a run. Rebels lose to barbe in semifinal of 5A State Tournament and finish 27-12. Always tough when it’s over but really tough with this group of seniors. Have been with em since they were 7. Love ya boys and will be there for all of ya whenever needed
Rebels win! Beat NC 5-0 behind a dominant outing from
@BrennanEager
Six shutout innings, allowing one hit.
@DrewFerg7
closed it out with a scoreless inning. Second round vs Comeaux Friday night at home
This guy. Great example for every player that puts on a uniform. Spot starts early, in and out of the lineup. Handled it right, never stopped working, got in the lineup, never lost confidence, produced, and hits maybe the biggest grand slam in the history of West Monroe baseball
Rebels win season opener 8-1 over Airline. 7 pitchers gave up just two hits and one run. Trey Hawsey 4-4 w two triples and a double.
Next- 3 game series at Catholic High beginning Thursday.
#1
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#Finish
State championships are great. It’s the goal every year. But no matter what, the reality of the end sucks, because it’s about relationships. When u get to be around the guys every day then all of a sudden you aren’t, it’s bittersweet.
Proud of this dude. Had a great year. Got roughed up a little in the quarters, had some bad body language. Learned from it. Went to work. Asked for the ball. And delivered an absolute gem, on the biggest stage.
Rebels win 8-1 over Comeaux and advance to the quarterfinals next weekend at home.
@BrennanEager
was dominant in the win again, allowing 2 hits, striking out 10, and no earned runs, in 5 2/3 inn.
@Seth_Edwards21
closed it out w 1 1/3 scoreless.
I get spinning it for motivation. Ourselves is & has been his msg to the guys for yrs. Saying we wanted Barbe is true & will be true. They’ve been the standard. U want to beat the standard. If u dont understand that, i can’t help u.
Had em beat. Gave it away. Lost. We’ll be back
Followed up with Wade Simoneaux this morning about the lineup card deal. “I’ve been doing this with our guys all year. I want them to focus on themselves. We can’t beat ourselves.” After the Rebels beat Fountainebleau in second round, I got this quote from Simoneaux too.
This group may not be the most talented senior class
@RebelBaseball1
has had but i can honestly say they were the most unselfish, coachable I’ve ever been around. Outstanding teammates also. Love you boys
Doug Thompson on the radio, “They’ve got to be partying in West Monroe, Louisiana” after Rebel alum Josh Pearson goes yard in Omaha. What a game!
@RebelBaseball1
Proud of this dude. Has endured some adversity and overcome. Has earned this over 12 years of handling his business in the classroom. Proud is an understatement. And LSU is next best thing to Ole Miss. Love u buddy.
@austinachord
Rebels open 2022 with an 8-2 win over Airline. 5 pitchers threw well with Cowan earning the win after two shutout innings.
3 game series with Haughton starting Thursday at home.
Rebels bounce back with a 10-0 win over WO.
@DrewFerg7
was dominant, throwing a 2 hit shutout for six innings, striking out 7, with 1 walk. Bagwell finished w a scoreless inning. Last regular season game tomorrow vs ASH at home.