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25 year Military Veteran Octavius and his rescue dog Petey throw out the first pitch on Military Appreciation Night.
There are three things you can do in a baseball game. You can win, or you can lose, or it can rain. -Casey Stengel
Last night Cavalier Fans got the win after a 45-minute rain delay. The delay came with bases loaded and two outs in the top of the 7th inning, with the Cavs hanging on to a one run lead. After the delay, Carter Gorling took the mound and struck out South Alabama commit Justin Barry-Smith looking on a 3-2 count for the win. The Cavs walked off the field 1-1 in The Battle of the Woods Series in a game that did not disappoint. The Cavaliers 14-10-1 (6-4) have won 5 games in a row and find themselves a game out of 1st place in the district race with just 5 games to go.
The Highlanders started Tx State Commit Dylan Kerbow, and the Cavs would get to him early. Kerbow would last only 2 innings giving up 4 runs on 4 hits while walking 1 batter and striking out 2. James Marin (1 run, 2 hits, 0 walks, 4 K’s) came in in relief, and gave the Highlanders 4 solid innings on the mound. The Cavaliers would take advantage of 4 Highlander errors on the evening. As a team the Cavs were 6 for 25 AB with a .240 ave.
RBI: Helton (2), Gorling
Stolen Bases 1 for 2: Nolen
Hank Hudson would get the start, and was stellar on the mound earning the victory on 109 pitches over 5.2 innings. Hudson gave up 2 runs on 3 hits, while walking 7 and striking out 5 batters. Andrew Vorst (2 runs, 2 hits, 2 walks, 3 K’s) would come in for relief, and pitched 1 inning prior to the rain delay. After the delay, Carter Gorling would get the save striking out one batter on 6 pitches. The Cavs played error free in the field and the Highlanders would strand 10 runners on base.
All teams will return to action on Friday night this week. Varsity will face Grand Oaks at home in a key district game. Grand Oaks has won the series taking game 1 (7-4) and game 2 (8-3).
| Grand Oaks | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| The Woodlands | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| College Park | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Oak Ridge | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Willis | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Conroe | 1 | 9 | 0 |
Links to District Opponents: Conroe, Oak Ridge, The Woodlands, Willis, Grand Oaks
The Cavaliers 12-10-1 (5-4) moved into 3rd place in the district standings with a victory over the War Eagles last night. Logan Murray was solid on the mound lasting 6 innings and giving up 2 runs on 6 hits. He walked only 1 batter and struck out 3. Andrew Vorst got the save facing only 3 batters in the bottom of the 7th. He did not give up a hit or walk and struck out 2 batters.
Sr. Logan Murray
Offensively the Cavaliers kept the pressure on all evening churning out 9 hits in 25 at bats for a team average of.360. The War Eagles would use 3 different pitchers on the evening, and as a staff they walked 2 batters and struck out 8 Cavaliers. Carter Gorling led the offense at the plate going 3 for 3 in the game.
RBI: Bermudez (2), Nolen, Blanchard
Stolen Bases 1/1: Rook
The Cavaliers have won 3 games in a row heading into the Battle of The Woods Series with the Highlanders. The Highlanders won the 1st game of the series 7-1. The Cavs will host on Tuesday night at 7 pm.
JV Team 8-11-1 (2-6-1) tied Oak Ridge 6-6, next district game @ Scotland Yard on Monday night. The Highlanders won game 1 of the series 9-0.
Soph Team 12-4-2 (6-2) beat Oak Ridge 15-4, They are @ Scotland Yard on Monday night. The Highlanders won game 1 of the series 11-5.
Holden Rook becomes the first member of the 2022 Class to commit. Congratulations on your commitment to Abilene Christian University!
It Aint Over Till It's Over -Yogi Berra
Down 7-0 heading into the top of the 6th inning, it appeared that Conroe was rolling to its 6th consecutive victory over College Park. Conroe’s starting pitcher Gibson (5.1 inn, 5 hits, 5 runs, 2 BB, 6 K’s) was cruising to victory, when the Cavs mounted their comeback. H. Malik would lead off reaching base on an error by the Tigers. The Cavs would then get consecutive hits by Helton, Gorling, and Nolen. Cal Garcia would earn a walk loading the bases. With the bases loaded, the Tigers would change pitchers holding on to a 7-2 lead. Edgar Bermudez lined a double down the 1st base line clearing the bases. Nolan Koslosky would get a sac rbi cutting the lead to 7-6.
The scoring would continue in the top of the 7th for the Cavaliers. H. Malik would lead off with a single. Hudson would follow with a walk and Helton would tie the game with a double. Carter Gorling would single driving in the game winning run. Carson Nolen would add an insurance run with a sac fly to right field. N. Koslosky would add another insurance run getting a fielder’s choice rbi. In the last two innings College Park would score 10 runs on 8 hits and 3 walks.
RBI: Bermudez (3), Nolen (2), Koslosky (2), Helton (2), Gorling (1)
Stolen Bases 1/1: Nolen
Carter Gorling would get the start pitching 5 innings, giving up 9 hits, 7 runs, and 7 K’s. Andrew Vorst earned the victory in relief. He pitched 2 innings, giving up 2 hits, and 4 K’s. With the victory the Cavaliers find themselves 4-4 in district heading into another showdown with Oak Ridge on Friday night. The Cavs overcame their largest deficit of the season (7 runs). Their last victory over Conroe came April 27, 2018 when the Cavs won 13-3.
Kris Tesh CISD Teacher of The Year Throws Out The First Pich (Scored as a Wild Pitch)
The Cavs improved their district record to 3-4 and are 10-10-1 overall for the season. With the victory over Willis on Teacher Appreciation Night, the Cavs find themselves in fourth place in District 13-6A with 8 games to go. Logan Murray threw a complete game pitching 7 innings giving up 1 run, walking 3, and striking out 8 batters. The Cavs played error free on the evening on 32 total chances.
Offensively the Cavs got things going in the bottom of the second when Carson Nolen led off with a double. Edgar Bermudez followed with a bunt single putting runners at first and third. A Costly error by the Willis allowed Nolen to score, and Bermudez would advance to third. Zack Cline would get a sac fly rbi in the inning. Two runs were all the Cavs would need in the 2-1 victory over Willis.
RBI: Cline
Team Stolen Bases 1/2: Hudson
Varsity will return to action @ Conroe on Tues Night 7 pm. The Cavs are 0-1 vs Conroe this season losing the series opener 1-0
U of H commit Jason Burger threw just 62 pitches over 6 innings and hand cuffed the Cavaliers on Tuesday night. The senior gave up just 3 hits, walking none, and striking out 6 batters. The Cavs started Carter Gorling who lasted 2.1 innings giving up 5 hits, 3 runs, walking 1 and hitting 4 batters. Hank Hudson came in for relief for 2.2 innings, giving up 5 runs on 6 hits. Conner Judge pitched 1 inning, giving up 0 runs and walking 2 batters.
Offensively the Cavaliers were 4 for 23 (.174 ave) at the plate.
RBI: Gorling, Nolen
Stolen Bases 1/1: Malik
The Cavaliers will face Willis on Thursday Night 7 pm
The Cavaliers had a tough night a Scotland Yard and lost to the Woodlands 7-1 last Friday. Baylor commit Brayden Sharp got the start for the Highlanders and went 5.2 innings throwing 101 pitches. The left hander gave up 3 hits, walked 5, and struck out 11 Cavalier batters. The Cavaliers tried to answer with three different pitchers over 6 innings.
Offensively the Cavs were 4 for 24 (.167 ave) at the plate, managing 7 walks and 14 strike outs. The Cavs managed 1 RBI with 10 at bats with runners in scoring position.
RBI: Blanchard
Stolen Bases 0/2
The Cavs (2-3) find themselves 2 games out of 1st place heading into the 2 round of district play. This week they will play at Grand Oaks (4-1) on Tuesday @ 4 pm. Willis (1-4) will visit The Diamonds at College Park on Thursday @ 7 pm.
Sr. Hank Hudson
Coming off a disappointing loss to Conroe, The Cavaliers rebounded beating Oak Ridge 3-2 last evening. Hank Hudson lead the way on the mound and at the plate in the game. Hudson kept the War Eagles off balance pitching a complete game (7 inn, 4 hits, 2 runs, 1 walk, 1 hbp, and 6 K’s). Oak Ridge’s only threat came in the bottom of the 6th down 3-0. The War Eagles were on their way to a comeback after scoring 2 runs. With the bases loaded and only one out, Wells hit a sac fly to Hassan Malik who hosed the tag up runner (Howard) at the plate for an inning ending double play. The Cavs played error free in the field and hung on for the victory, improving their district record to 2-2.
Haasan Malik sets up to catch a fly ball
Westin Moss, a 2023 graduate and Texas A&M commit got the start for the War Eagles. After Hank Hudson touched him up for a 2 run homer in the 1st inning, he settled in for a solid start (6 inn, 3 runs, 5 hits, 2 walks, 7 K’s). Moss is another power pitching right hander with a good curve ball which seems to be a common sighting in district 13-6A.
As a team the Cavs managed 5 hits with 25 at bats (.200 ave). Carter Gorling and Edgar Bermudez each earned multiple hits in the game.
RBI: Hank Hudson (2), Carter Gorling
Stolen Bases 2/2: Alex Diaz, Holden Rook
The Cavs will face their Rival (2-2) in the Battle of the Woods on Friday Night @ Scotland Yard.
“Baseball is 90% mental and the half is physical” -Yogi Berra
The Conroe Tigers came into The Diamonds at College Park and left with a 1-0 victory. The victory left the CP Cavaliers still searching for a district home win. The Tigers scored an unearned run in the 1st and then road the strong arm of right hander A. Berg. The Conroe pitcher threw 113 pitches over 6.2 innings. He only allowed 4 hits, struck out 10 CP batters and walked 2. The Cavaliers stranded 7 runners on base and were 0-10 with runners in scoring position.
Logan Murray was efficient on the mound giving up 3 hits over 5 innings while striking out 8. Andrew Vorst was solid in relief pitching 2 innings, giving up 1 hit, 1 walk, and striking out 4. The Cavaliers will go on the road to face Oak Ridge (3-0) and The Woodlands (1-2).
The Cavs are 15-13 all time vs the Oak Ridge. The teams did not meet last season. The War Eagles swept the 2019 series 8-5 and 4-0
The Cavs are 15-19 vs the Woodlands. The teams did not meet last season. The Highlanders swept the 2019 series 13-0 and 9-0
It was March 26, 2019 and 718 days ago when CP Varsity won its last district game defeating Klein 10-3. Last night the Cavs broke a 10 game district losing streak, and earned the win defeating Willis 8-3. With the wind blowing out, the stadium played like a softball field and the Cavs found themselves in a 3-0 deficit heading into the top of the 4th. The Cavs came from behind scoring 2 in the 4th, 3 in the 6th, and 3 in the 7th for the victory.
Carter Gorling got the start pitching 5.2 inn, giving up 3 runs, 4 hits, walking 2, and striking out 5 batters. Dylan Brunner (1 inn, 1 run, 1 hit, 3 BB) attempted to close the door, but ran into some trouble in the bottom of the 7th. With the bases loaded and two outs, Coach Faherty gave the ball to Conner Judge who got a 2 pitch ground out to Hank Hudson seal the game.
For the second time in a row, the Cavs got the opposing teams Ace and still managed 10 hits scoring 8 runs. As a team they hit .370 (10/27) and had 7 RBI’s. Hank Hudson, Harrison Helton, and Carter Gorling all had multiple hits.
The Varsity Team 8-7-1 (1-1) is back in action Friday vs Conroe 1:00 @ Home
The Varsity started its district 2021 campaign against Grand Oaks on Monday Night. After the skies cleared, Hank Hudson took the mound and threw 3.1 innings, giving up 3 runs, 4 hits, walking 2, and hitting a batter. The Cavaliers would use 3 more pitchers over the next 3.2 innings in a 7-4 loss in the district opener. Andrew Vorst (1.2 inn, 4 R, 1 hit, 4 BB, 3 K), Logan Murray (1 inn, 0 hits, 1 BB, 3 K), and Conner Judge (1 inn, 0 R, 1 hit, 1 BB, 2 K) came in in relief.
The Cavs outhit the Grizzlies 10-6 in the loss. The team hit .300 on the evening, earning 2 walks, striking out 6 times, and all 4 runs were earned. The Cavs stranded 8 runners on base. The offensive production should have been enough to solidify a win, but 3 untimely errors and walks cost the Cavs a victory.
Sr. Alex Diaz was the offensive standout: (4 PA, 4 AB, 2 Hits, 0 K, 3 QAB)
RBI: Malik, Garcia, Hudson, Helton
Stolen Bases: 0/2
The Cavs are back in action tomorrow at Willis
Both Sub Varsity Teams Lost:
What a difference a year makes. Heading into district play the CP Varsity is 7-6-1 and is still playing baseball! This team seems to be heading in the right direction and competing against good competition. Prior team records in tournament play:
The Brehnam Tournament is hosted in one of the best venues for high school baseball in the state. This year didn’t disappoint with a playoff atmosphere on Thursday night. The Cubs started a TCU commit that made it tough on the Cavs throwing a complete game, giving up 4 hits, and striking out 9 for the win 12-2. Earlier in the day the Cavs beat a good Lamar team 8-5 at Fireman’s Park. The following day the Cavs moved to Holt Park where they lost to Bridgeland 6-10 and had a bounce back win vs St. Thomas Catholic 10-6.
Facing good pitching the CP Offense got back on track. Over the four games in the tournament the Cavs scored 26 runs on 25 hits, and hit .294. Offensive Leaders in Batting Ave for the Tournament were: (5 PA Minimum).
RBI (22): Helton (4), Nolen (3), Gorling (3), Bermudez (3), Diaz (2), Blanchard, Garcia, Brunner, Malik, Hudson, Koslosky, Porter,
Stolen Bases: Team 8/9 Bermudez (2), Rook (2), Cline (2), Nolen, Hudson
Soph Dylan Brunner Pitches vs St. Thomas
On the mound CP threw 10 different pitchers over the tournament. As a team the pitching staff gave up 27 Hits, 33 Runs, 20 ER, 16 Walks, 3 HBP, and 14 SO over 4 games (20 innings). ERA 7.0 & WHIP 2.15
Starters:
Andrew Vorst was again stellar in relief vs Lamar: 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 K, WHIP 0.0
Catching:
The District Season starts this week with 3 games on slate:
Sub Varsity:
The JV Team enters District Play: 6-5
The Soph Team enters District Play: 5-2-2
The Cavalier Varsity (5-4-1) stepped up in competition in the Ferrell Classic this past weekend going 2-3 overall. The Cavs dropped games to Klein Collins 2-4, Memorial 0-4, and Cypress Christian 3-9. They were able to win back-to-back games against Klein 1-0 and Klein Oak 4-3. A lack of hitting and 10 costly errors seemed to plague the Cavs in this tournament.
As a team the Cavs batting average for the tournament was .143. They only had 15 hits and left 22 runners on base over 5 games. Offensive leaders in Batting Ave for the Tournament were: (5 PA Minimum) 
RBI: Hudson (2), Vorst (1), Garcia (1) Sr. Alex Diaz executes a bunt
Stolen Bases: Team 9/11 Helton (2), Rook (2), Vorst, Brunner, Hudson, Koslosky, Cline
On a good note, the Cavs continue to get good pitching performances from their starters. As a staff they gave up 31 hits, 20 runs, 25 BB, 7 HBP, and 34 K’s over 5 games. Team ERA was 1.75 and WHIP 1.75 for this tournament. Logan Murry, Hank Hudson, and Andrew Vorst were work horses in this tournament, each pitching 5 total innings.
Sophomore Conner Judge Pitches vs Cypress Christian
Lock Down Relievers:
Catching Standout:
Cal Garcia: 21 Innings, 1 Passed Ball, Caught Stealing 2/5
Next Week the Cavs will be back in action at The Brenham Tournament where they will face Lamar, Brenham, Bridgeland, and St Thomas.
JV Team will play in the Woodlands Tournament
Sophomore Team will host a Tournament at home
The CP Varsity Team went 3-1-1 in the Spring Branch ISD Tournament over the past weekend. The program earned victories over Klein Collins, Goose Creek Memorial, and Terry. CP blew a 4 Run lead in the last inning to tie George Ranch. Saturday did not go CP’s way, as they suffered the only loss of the tournament to a ranked Bridgeland Team.
Offensively CP started out with a bang, scoring 41 runs in 4 games and the team hitting .364 for the tournament. Offensive Leaders in Batting Ave for the Tournament were: (8 PA Minimum)
RBI: Nolen (7), Gorling (6), Helton (6), Diaz (3), Garcia (3), Cline (3), Vorst (2), Hudson (2), Sisk (2), Koslosky (2), Malik, Rook
Stolen Bases: Team 11/13 Nolen (3), Hudson (2), Diaz, Malik, Helton, Rook, Sisk, Koslosky
Carter Gorling on the mound
On the mound CP got solid performances from their seniors and a talented sophomore who threw 4 innings of no-hit baseball. As a team the pitching staff gave up 17 Hits, 22 Runs, 10 ER, 20 Walks, 5 HBP, and 32 SO over 5 games. ERA 2.9 & WHIP 1.54
Andrew Vorst was solid in relief appearing in 2 games: 4 IP, 2 H, 4 BB, 7 K, WHIP 1.5
Your Varsity Cavs will be back in action this week as they will host The Ferrell Classic.
Sub Varsity Results: JV Team: 4-0 @ New Caney Tournament
Sophomore Team: 1-1-1 @ Klein ISD Tournament
The Sr. Class showed their appreciation at the Annual Mother & Son Dinner at Pallotta's Italian Grill. Shout out to all the baseball moms who drove us to practice, volunteered to be team mom, and support us in the stands.
Please sign up HERE for your concession stand duty. Everyone needs to sign up for 2 shifts. It's easier on everyone if we can get this task completed ASAP.
“You always get a special kick on Opening Day, no matter how many you go through. You look forward to it like a birthday party when you're a kid. You think something wonderful is going to happen.” — Joe DiMaggio
From Left to Right: Mgr Mike Lucario, John Montenegro, Alex Diaz, Cal Garcia, Carson Nolen, Ty Porter, Carter Gorling, Logan Murray, Hank Hudson, Johnathan Sisk, Andrew Vorst, Haason Malik
The 2021 Sr. Class has high expectations and looks to make a return trip to the playoffs since 2018. A lot has happened at College Park since the 2018 Varsity Team went four rounds deep in the playoffs. That team was 21-19-1 overall, 7-7 in district, and lost to Round Rock in round 4 of the state playoffs. The following year was tough when varsity went 5-22 and 2-14 in district play. It was only the 2nd time in CP history they did not make playoffs. That season ended with Head Coach Jason Washburn leaving for Sam Houston State, and Mike Faherty came over from Memorial HS as the new head coach.
In his first year at the helm, Coach Faherty inherited a young varsity team that only had two senior starters. Faherty quickly let his expectations known to his players with his upbeat and fiery attitude. The 2020 Varsity Team seemed to be buying in to the culture change last season when it was cut short by COVID. After beating Morton Ranch at the Brenham Tournament, the 2020 season was cancelled. When the lights were turned out, the Varsity Team found themselves 5-8 overall and 0-2 in district in an important program building season.
With 2020 behind us the future is bright for College Park Baseball. The senior class is filled with under rated scrapy baseball players who are looking to get CP Baseball back on track. There are also numerous under classman who will contribute to this Varsity Team. As we head into this season, let’s keep “Watering The Bamboo” and watch it grow.
Ty commits to the University of Dallas! He becomes the 5th player from the 2021 Class who will play in college.
Carter Gorling commits to Colorado School Of Mines. Gorling becomes the 4th CP Cavalier in the 2021 Class who will play in college.
Congratulations to our 2021 Class who signed to play in college!
From Left to Right: Assistant Coach Brett Washburn, Andrew Vorst (UT Dallas), Carson Nolen (ETBU), Alex Diaz (Chipola JC), Head Coach Mike Faherty
College Park Players participate in the anual Halloween Game.
College Park Players Getting Better Through Their Summer Programs
Class of 2021: Carson Nolen, Carter Gorling, Andrew Vorst, Alex Diaz, Logan Murray, Cal Garcia, Haasan Malik, Hank Hudson
Class of 2021: Carson Nolen, Cal Garcia, Johnathan Sisk, Alex Diaz
Former Players Josh Trahan (2018 UT Tyler), Clayton Nolen (2019 Southwestern), & Luke Trahan (2018 DBU) return as teamates in the 5 Tool College Summer League @ Premire Baseball
