At the conclusion of tryouts, I found an anonymous letter left on my windshield. Thank you to the author of the wonderful and eloquently written letter. I would love to know who you are so that I can personally say “Thank You”.
Francis Howell 6
FZW 7
Hitless for 5 innings, FZW bats come alive with 4 runs in the 6th & 3 more in the 7th! Walk-off winner!!
N. Hargraves - W in relief & 2 hits to get it going in the 6th & 7th.
So proud of the perseverance & effort!!
FINAL FOUR bound!
#4to10LeaveNoDoubt
MHSBCA Class 5 Preseason Top 10
1) Vianney
2) Staley
3) Blue Springs South
4) Liberty (KC)
5) CBC
6) Ozark
7) Holt
8) Fort Zumwalt West
9) Marquette
10) Webb City
Others Mentioned: Francis Howell, Desmet, Liberty North, Lafayette, Fort Zumwalt North, Willard, Lee’s Summit West
Class 6 - District 4 Championship
Holt 0
FZW 3
N. Hargraves - 7 IP, CG, 4 Hits, BB, 7 K
T. Perry - 3 Hits, Double, 2 RBIs, Run
M. Whiteside - Hit, RBI, SB
Thank you
@TBHSBaseball
&
@TBHSTrojans
for being phenomenal hosts as always!
#4to10LeaveNoDoubt
2023 GAC South Conference Champs!
Congrats to
@howell_baseball
for earning a share of the GAC South title as well! Both teams finish the season at 7-3 in one of the toughest conferences in the state!
Congrats FZW All-State Players
First Team
Noah Hargraves (P)
Tanner Perry (UT)
Daniel Wissler (OF)
Second Team
Nolan Miller (P)
Honorable Mention
Mason Whiteside (IF)
#FZWBaseball
Thank you seniors and the entire 2022 team for playing FOR each other! When the sting of this wears off, I will reflect on the joy in the journey with great appreciation for each and everyone of you!
FZW GAC South All-Conference Players
GAC South Co-Player of the Year - Tanner Perry
First Team
Noah Hargraves (P)
Nolan Miller (P)
Mason Whiteside (IF)
Daniel Wissler (OF)
Tanner Perry (UT)
Second Team
Jericho Badwan (P)
Harrison Buerk (C)
Ryan Alagna (IF)
Dylan Bates (IF)
Midwest Classic Championship
Blue Springs South 5
FZW 15
D. Bates & R. Ulm - 3 Hits each
D. Wissler & M. Ludwig - 2 Hits each
H. Wilson - 2.1 IP, 2 Hits, BB, 4 Ks
Thank you
@howell_baseball
for all your hard working hosting a great tournament!
#RinseAndRepeat
Thank you seniors for all you have done for FZW Baseball! It has been a joy to watch you grow up & become great baseball players, phenomenal teammates, & exceptional young men. I have truly enjoyed being a part of this journey with you!
#4to10LeaveNoDoubt
#JoyInTheJourney
Congrats to the seniors that signed today.
Front - Zach Krause, Clay Mandernach & Caden Diel
Back - Blake McPhee, Drew Strohm & Patrick Connor
#FZWBaseball
Congrats to our two players and their commitments today!
Tanner Perry (RHP/SS) - Jefferson County
Jericho Badwan (LHP) - Central Missouri St.
#FZWBaseball
Thank you to all the players that tried out & gave it their all this week! I had individual conversations with 26 fine young men today. Some won’t be back next week, not for lack of talent or heart. Each conversation ended with “I wish you the best and I love you”
#Life
>Baseball
After a suspended game for a month, FZW Baseball takes the title for the Rock Bridge Tournament Championship! Thank you to the Rock Bridge staff for hosting and having us back to compete the suspended game!
Congrats to the St. Louis Amateur Baseball HOF Rising Star Award Finalists.
Tyler Charlton - CBC
Eli Hoerner - Freeburg
Josh Newell - St. Charles West
Spencer Stearns - Edwardsville
And the Rising Star Award Winner - Daniel Wissler - FZW
Coached my last youth baseball game today. 9 years goes quick! I’ll forget the wins & losses, but the laughs, lessons & memories will last a lifetime!
I just hope I have touched the lives of these young men as much as they have touched mine. So proud to have been called “Coach”!
Troy Tournament Championship
CBC 3
FZW 6
N. Hargraves - 5.2 IP, 7 Hits, 2 ER, 1 BB, 9 K
C. Robertson - Save
T. Perry - 2 Hits, 2 Runs, RBI
Thank you
@TBHSTrojans
for your hard work hosting a great tournament every year!
Wild finish in Class 6 Quarterfinal Baseball at Francis Howell. Mason Whiteside with a perfectly legal slide straight into the front of the bag at 2B. No interference here! Walk-off winner!!
FH 6
FZW 7
#4to10LeaveNoDoubt
To the seniors, THANK YOU for giving so much to FZW Baseball! I am so grateful for the legacy you leave behind with your hard work, leadership, commitment, & dedication to play for each other. It only hurts this bad because we cared so much.
#FZWBaseball
#JoyInTheJourney
Happy Birthday to my beautiful bride and THANK YOU for putting up with me and all your support through every coaching season! I couldn’t do it without you!
Congrats to 2022 LHP
@Daniel_Wissler
on his commitment to
@MizzouBaseball
!
The Tigers are getting a great teammate, great student, and a dominant left handed pitcher. Way to go Daniel!!
#AsToTheZou
We will be honoring Cody Asche
@cody_smasche
(Class of 2008) Friday the 12th between the varsity girls and boys basketball games (approximately 6:45pm). His HS jersey
#15
is being retired. Cody played for Nebraska, the Phillies, White Sox and is now with the Royals!
#FZWBaseball
Congrats All-GAC South Conference Players
First Team:
Daniel Wissler (UT)
Kenton Deverman (P)
Connor Stein (IF)
Carter Smith (OF)
Second Team:
Ryan Ulm (C)
Dylan Bates (IF)
Cooper Robertson (UT)
Mikey Ludwig (OF)
Sportsmanship Award Winner: Nathaniel Leung
#FZWBaseball
Collegiate Baseball National High School Rankings
FZW moves up to
#21
in the country
Only focus is going 1-0 on Saturday vs. a very good Francis Howell.
Full write-up and rankings here:
#4to10LeaveNoDoubt
When 23 dudes are waiting for you to unlock the field at 5:59am for the tarp pull, they might be a little excited about Opening Day! ⚾️
What do teams with turf do for team bonding?
#Family
Just read the article. Pretty much says it all.
Thank you
@GregSTLhss
&
@pHalfacre_STL
for coming to Ozark & for covering HS sports all year.
So proud of my guys for all they have accomplished, despite falling short!
#ItsMoreThanBaseball
Good first day of tryouts. Tarp roll needs improvement, but no one finished under the tarp, so that’s a win!
I wonder how the tarp roll went at Washington and Troy? 🧐
Tuesday schedule
All Levels - 2:50-5:30pm Varsity Field
JV Pitchers & Catchers - first pitch 6am!
Congrats Class 6 District 4
All-District Players!
First Team
Kenton Deverman - P
Cooper Robertson - C
Nolan Sissom - IF
Second Team
Carson Clark - P
Cody Gough - IF
Nick Alagna - IF
Mikey Ludwig - OF
#FZWBaseball
Congrats GAC South All-Conference Players!
First Team
Kenton Deverman - P
Carson Clark - P
Cooper Robertson - C
Nolan Sissom - IF
Second Team
Cody Gough - IF
Nick Alagna - IF
Mikey Ludwig - OF
And GAC South Player of the Year - Kenton Deverman!
Columbia Tournament Champions!
Proud of the effort and attitude all weekend! Thank you
@RBbruinbaseball
for hosting one of the best tournaments in the state!!
Here’s a look at my depth chart in January.
I don’t care what grade you’re in, what you’re summer stats were or what you did last spring.
2018 is a new climb and you must earn your spot in the best nine!
I love seeing guys compete and get better together!
#BaseballFamily
Thank you to my lovely bride for being so supportive!
Behind every decent coach is a phenomenal spouse who understand why we do the crazy things we do ⚾️
#ForTheLoveOfTheGame
Congrats to the All-District Team from Class 6 District 4.
First Team
Daniel Wissler - Utility Player
Kenton Deverman - Pitcher
Carter Smith - Outfielder
Second Team
Ryan Ulm - Catcher
Connor Stein - Infielder
#FZWBaseball
I had no idea… That’s not my “WHY.”. Made me look though. And thank you for not mentioning the 161 losses. I’ve found experience to be the best teacher. Must mean I’m getting older.
#JoyInTheJourney
#WinOrLearn
Class 6 District 4 Seeds
1 Fort Zumwalt West
2 Francis Howell
3 Fort Zumwalt South
4 Holt
5 Timberland
6 Liberty
7 Troy
8 Fort Zumwalt North
Thank you
@TBHSTrojans
and
@TBHSBaseball
for hosting!
THANK YOU Pam for catering to our ball club all weekend and for driving us home LATE tonight.
Pam’s next trip is 6am tomorrow morning. Rest up quick for the next road trip!
We appreciate you!!
Umpires declined to be pictured in District playoffs, understandably so, so I have these managers instead. THANK YOU Rick Hawkins, Martez Thomas and Barry Bognar for coming to Troy for our 10am first round district game today!
#ForTheLoveOfTheGame
THANK YOU to Randy Riedy and Travis Nelson for umpiring today in cold conditions. Travis has been umpiring for 10 years and Randy is in his 40th season as an umpire.
Thank you for your dedication to high school baseball ⚾️ 🙏