Redwolves set to take on Blowfish tonight. Former and current Indians on both teams~!

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Wednesday, July 08, 2009 at 7:30 PM

Former USC Salkehatchie pitcher Ali Williams is set to start for the Florence Redwolves as they face the Columbia Blowfish. Former USC Salkehatchie Indian Branfy Arias and current Indian Carlito Santana are members of the Blowfish. If you are near the Florence area, go out and support the Indians!!

To learn more about the Redwolves, go to http://www.florenceredwolves.com/

USC Salkehatchie's own Jeff Wicker leads the Outer Banks Daredevils to first half championship~!

The Daredevils are currently on a 3-game winning streak and are ranked 9th in the country~!

The Outer Banks Daredevils rallied from a four run deficit to take down the Edenton Steamers 7-6 - clinching the first half of the Coastal Plain League North Division Thursday night. Dylan Petrich (Texas A&M) came through with two clutch RBI doubles for the Outer Banks (17-8), the first to bring them within a run in the sixth, and the second to tie the game in the eighth.
After giving up four first inning runs and trailing 6-2 heading in to the sixth - Petrich brought the Daredevils back. After a leadoff single by Chandler Snell (Georgia College and State) and a walk by Tyler Stubblefield (Kennesaw State), Petrich smoked a ball to the right field gap - scoring both runs.

Two batters later, Justin Schumer (UNC-Asheville) chopped an infield single in-between short and third, allowing Petrich to score and making the score 6-5.
Still trailing 6-5 in the eighth, Bud Fuller (Georgia Southwestern St.) came on in relief for the Steamers (11-14) and struggled with his command. After walking Stubblefield on four pitches, Fuller fell behind in the count to Petrich. With a 3-2 count, Petrich slapped a line-drive down the first base line that went into the right field corner - scoring Stubblefield and giving Petrich his second double of the night.
Story continued at link below-

To learn more about coach Wicker and the Daredevils, visit~http://www.obxdaredevils.com/

Never too old to be among the boys of summer-Story on USC Salkehatchie sophomore Ryan Roe and his summer team.

NEWBERRY -- Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame first baseman Willie Stargell once said, "When they start the game, they don't yell, Work ball. They say, Play ball."
When 40-year-old Chuck Edwards pulls on his Newberry Pirates jersey to catch nine innings on a 96-degree summer day, he doesn't consider it work either.
"I just love playing the game," Edwards said.

And while these Pirates playing their games in the predominantly African-American Community All-Star Baseball League on a roadside field off U.S. 176 a few miles outside of Newberry are as far as you can get from the major leagues, that does not matter to men such as Edwards.
Despite playing against men 20 years younger, Edwards does not let a sweltering day stop him from putting on the catchers gear for more than three hours.
After all, he could be working.

"It's not that bad," he said. "I do landscaping, and it's hot every day. I don't worry about it."
Edwards is emblematic of the league, having played in it since his teens. The games serve as more than an outlet for men who want to play baseball for as long as they can. They are also a focal point each weekend for communities where teams are based.
A few homes stand out past the left-field corner, and the occupants come out to watch as well. The concession stand in the Rutherford club next door stays busy selling cold soft drinks as the game slowly unwinds.

Edwards couldn't be happier. And neither could the Pirates fans who cheer him on.
Game timeOn a steamy Sunday afternoon in late June, Edwards is joined by about 30 other players and a hundred or so fans. They love the game, too.

"I like hardball. I don't like softball. I got addicted to this game," said Delores Caldwell, who is wearing big sunglasses and sitting in a lawn chair directly behind home plate.
She loves to watch the Pirates play. Who wouldn't? They have won four consecutive league championships and, midway through this season, are gunning for their fifth.
Even the coach of the rival Rock Hill Titans, whose team has an off day, is there to watch. He can't get enough either.
"The competition is the best," Frankie Houze said. "We've got real, real good teams [in the league], and the Pirates are the best."

His Titans won the first meeting between the teams this season, but he is not taking anything for granted.

"Any team that has won four (championships) in a row, you know theyre going to be there at the end," Houze said.

The league fields 13 teams from towns in the Midlands and upper part of the state. On this day, the Pirates are playing host to the Kelton Tigers at Rutherford Field.
The game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m., but the first pitch is not thrown until 90 minutes later. Many of the Tigers players, it seems, attended a funeral before they could make the drive from the small community north of Union.

Full story at~ http://www.thesunnews.com/sports/story/967468.html

1st Annual USC Salkehatchie All-Sports Camp in Allendale ends with great day in the sun!

USC Salkehatchie head Lady Indians softball coach Mitch Smith was thrilled with the turnout for the first annual USC Salkehatchie All-Sports Camp this past week in Allendale, South Carolina. "I thought this camp would get the kids out and give them a chance to enjoy some of the sports they knew nothing about. The camp is basically designed for fun. I know some parents were worried because we were doing golf, tennis, etc, I had some parents say their kids had never played them before but after the first day of camp they really had a great time. We will be hosting the 1st annual All-Sports Camp on our Walterboro campus, August 3rd through the 7th and I hope we have a great turnout," said coach Smith.

First annual 2009 USC Salkehatchie All Sports Camp, coming to USC Salkehatchie (East Campus) in Walterboro, SC~ August 3rd-6th!!! Register today!!!

~USC Salkehatchie's East Campus in Walterboro, SC~
Ages:
6 years old – 14 years old
Dates:
Mon. Aug.3 — Thur. Aug. 6
Time:
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Location:
Drop off and pick up USC Salkehatchie Gym
Walterboro, SC
Price:
$65.00
Make check payable to:
USC Salkehatchie

Mail to:
USC Salkehatchie
P.O. Box 617
Allendale, SC 29810
Attn: Mitch Smith

For More Information:
Contact Coach Mitch Smith
@ 1-800-922-5500
or 803-584-3446 ext 255

Campers are exposed to a number of different sports,
including, soccer, golf, tennis, relay races and many other activities during four action packed days of camp. Campers are divided by age groups but have the option of being put into groups with their friends. This camp is designed for everyone with the emphasis put on fun and safety. The camp director is Mitch Smith.

Campers will need to bring a comfortable pair of sneakers, water bottle, tennis racket, golf clubs if available.

All Campers should bring their own lunch and drink. Lunch will be from 12:00 Noon to 12:45 PM each day.

Transportation must be provided to and from USC Salkehatchie each day.



USC Salkehatchie ALL SPORTS CAMP 2009

This Camp is designed for FUN!!! Come join the fun!

Curent and Former Indians with the Columbia Blowfish! Photos, from Monday night's action~!!!

I want to thank our athletic director here at USC Salkehatchie, Mrs. Jane Brewer for the wonderful pictures from Monday night's game. If you haven't had a chance to make it out to a game, it is great fun and we want to make sure we show our support for the Indians with the Blowfish!!

USC Salkehatchie athletic director~Mrs. Jane Brewer enjoyed a quick chat before the game with Carlito Santana (USC Salkehatchie)

Out in support for the Current/Former Indians with the Blowfish~

(Left to right~Top row) USC Salkehatchie head coach Bubba Dorman, Dylan Hightower, Pat Cassady, (Bottom Row)Grifffin Spires.

Branfy Arias #24 (Tusculum University) gets ready for a base hit~

Former Indians pitcher Mark Henderson (USC Aiken) lead the Blowfish for 5 innings on Monday night~

Former Indian~Mark Henderson gets no-decision in Blowfish win over Sharks~

Richard Mounce (Clemson, Blythewood) struck out three and allowed one hit in two innings of relief while Blowfish starter Mark Henderson (USC Salkehatchie/USC Aiken) held the Sharks to two runs on six hits in five innings, as the Blowfish won over Wilmington 3-2.

While Mounce earned the win, Henderson got the no-decision.

The Blowfish end the first half of the season with an overall record of 9-19.

Stats of current/former USC Salkehatchie players so far this season with the Blowfish~

AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FLD%

Branfy Arias .208 20-18 48 3 10 1 0 1 8 14 .292 7 5 10 1 .367 0 2 4-8 78 12 4 .957

C. Santana. .200 2-1 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 .200 0 0 2 0 .200 0 0 0-0 1 2 1 .750

ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB B/Avg WP HBP BK SFA SHA

M. Henderson 3.60 0-0 1 1 0 0/0 0 5.0 6 2 2 1 2 2 0 0 20 .300 1 0 0 0 0

Former USC Salkehatchie Indians pitcher-Mark Henderson slated to start for Blowfish tonight

I just spoke with the Columbia Blowfish and it seems as if former USC Salkehatchie pitcher Mark Henderson will be the starting pitcher when the Blowfish square off as against the Wilmington Sharks at 7:05 pm. The Indians have one former player, Branfy Arias and one current player Carlito Santana on their roster. They had a fourth but earlier this month, Oliver Santos was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds and decided to sign their offer.

Henderson committed to USC Aiken to play next season. While a member of the USC Salkehatchie Indians, Henderson, is the Indians all-time leader in games started and second in games started-1st (09)-13, 2nd (08)- 13.

He is the all-time leader in innings pitched with 71.2 in (09)

So, if you are reading this and live near the Columbia area, take your family out to the Columbia Blowfish and go former Indians~!

I will try and get updates throughout the game on the progress of Henderson's to see how his first game with the Blowfish turns out.

Go Indians~

Hot day in Allendale, kids have great day at 1st annual USC Salkehatchie All-Sports Camp

It was a hot and humid in Allendale today, but the kids that attended the 2009 1st annual USC Salkehatchie All-Sports Camp had a great time.

Below, you will find photo's from today's camp! To view a larger image, click on image.

New USC Salkehatchie Athletic, Poll Question of the Week!

Message boards have changed the college sports landscape for coaches, players and reporters, alike. If you follow any sport, you will notice that someone is always talking about something going on with your favorite team (USC Salkehatchie in your case, we hope)

This week's poll question is:

Q:Are message boards good or bad for college sports?

Good!~

Bad!~

Last week's Results:

Q: Do you use Twitter? If yes what do you use for? (Select all that apply)

Following friends~0%

Following media members/celebrities ~0%

Posting tweets ~16%

Following USC Salkehatchie athletic teams ~66%

Following athletes ~33%

N/A - I do not use Twitter~33%

1st Annual~USC Salkehatchie All-Sports Camp underway on West Campus in Allendale

The 1st annual USC Salkehatchie All-Sports Camp is underway on the west campus in Allendale, South Carolina.

USC Salkehatchie will host it's 1st annual All-Sports Camp on it's West Campus August 3rd-August 6th. To learn more about the All-Sports Camp in Walterboro, go to http://www.uscsalkathletics.com/

I will be bringing you some pictures from today's camp shortly, come back later to witness all the fun at the 1st annual USC Salkehatchie All-Sports Camp!

*Breaking News* Former USC Salkehatchie Indian- RHP Mark Henderson to join the Columbia Blowfish

It has been rumored for several days that former Indian RHP Mark Henderson will join two of his former teammates in Branfy Arias and Carlito Santana in Columbia (Oliver Santos was a member prior to signing with the Cincinnati Reds)and become the newest member of the Columbia Blowfish.

Henderson has signed with play for USC Aiken next season, where he will join former Indian Travis Howard.

I spoke with the Blowfish organization a little over an hour ago and they have confirmed that he will be joining the team on Monday. It is unclear what his role will be with the Blowfish, he could be a starter or reliever.

On behalf of the entire USC Salkehatchie athletic staff, we wish you the best Mark~Make the Indians proud.

Outer Banks Daredevils lead by USC Salkehatchie assistant~Jeff Wicker up 5 spots in national poll~!

The baseball Gods seem to be smiling down on USC Salkehatchie's very own Jeff Wicker. Coach Wicker is in his first season as the head coach of the Outer Banks Daredevils and his players are getting it done on the field. In last week's poll on http://www.pgcrosschecker.com the Daredevils were ranked #13 in the country but this week, they have moved up 5-spots to #8 in the nation.

To see the complete poll, click on the link below~
http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/Articles/DisplayArticle.aspx?article=1613

As the summer wears on, we will keep you updated on Coach Wickers progress and the progress of all our players in the collegiate summer leagues.
Go Coach Wicker and Go Daredevils!!

Don't Forget~Lady Indians Softball Dates Have Changed~ Now to be held July 27th-July 30th

*The USC Salkehatchie Lady Indians Youth Softball Camp Dates Have Changed*

The Camp was originally scheduled for July 20th-July 27th but it is now being held, July 27th-July 30th~

The University of South Carolina~Salkehatchie Lady Indians will be holding their annual softball camp the week of July 27th~July 30th in Allendale, South Carolina.

The Salkehatchie softball camp will provide instruction on the fundamentals of the game of softball.

Topics that will be covered include: Throwing Mechanics, Catching Mechanics, Positional Skills, Hitting Mechanics, Positional Play, Hitting Mechanics, Base Running, Pitching.

All campers should bring their own lunch and drink. Lunch will be from 12:00 Noon and 12:45 each day. Transportation much be provided to and from USC Salkehatchie each day.

Ages: 6-14 years old

Dates: Monday July 27th~Thursday July 30th

Time: 9:00 am- 3:00 pm
Location: USC Salkehatchie Lady Indians Softball Field

Price: $65.00
Make check payable to: Salkehatchie Softball Camp
Mail to: USC Salkehatchie SoftballP.O. Box 617

Allendale, SC 29810

For more information:Contact USC Salkehatchie head coach Mitch Smith@ 1-800-922-5500 or 803-584-3446 ext 255

If your child is interested in softball, this is a great chance for her to learn about college softball and what it takes to become a college player!

Happy Father's Day from the USC Salkehatchie Athletic Department

We may not shower him with praise Nor mention his name in song, and sometimes it seems that we forget

The joy he spreads as he goes along,But it doesn’t mean that we don’t know

The wonderful role that he has had.And away down deep in every heart

There’s a place that is just for Dad.....

Author Unknown

From the USC Salkehatchie athletic department~ Happy Father's Day~

*New Poll Question*

Hello USC Salkehatchie fans, I would like to thank you for so much input into last week's poll question. I hope that you will answer this week's as your opinion matter's. What you think actually helps us make the USC Salkehatchie "Official" blog and the USC Salkehatchie "Official" athletic website, that much better~! Again on behalf of the USC Salkehatchie athletic department, we want to thank you in advance for your support.

New USC Salkehatchie Poll Question~

Q: Do you use Twitter? If yes what do you use for? (Select all that apply)

Following friends

Following media members/celebrities ~

Posting tweets ~

Following USC Salkehatchie athletic teams ~

Following athletes ~

N/A - I do not use Twitter~

Last Week's USC Salkehatchie Poll Results~

Q: Which USC Salkehatchie Indians athletic team will finish the 2009-10 season with the best over-all record?

A:

Basketball~ 36%

Baseball~ 29%

Lady Indians Softball~ 23%

Women's Soccer~ 5%

Men's Soccer~ 5%

Talk about immediate action~Former Indian Ali Williams joins Red Wolves picks up save

FLORENCE — Tyler Christman recorded his third consecutive quality start, but got no run support as the Columbia Blowfish fell to the Florence Red Wolves 2-1 at Legion Field in Florence on Friday.
Christman (0-2) allowed two runs, one earned, on five hits in seven innings, but two balks cost him the victory. Christman has a 1.40 ERA in three starts, but has received five runs of support in 19 innings.
Stephen McCray (3-1) gave up one run in seven innings to get the win. Ali Williams picked up the save in his first appearance for Florence.

Clemson’s Richard Mounce hit his first home run in the fourth inning with a deep shot to left field as the Blowfish took a 1-0 lead.

The Red Wolves answered in the sixth when Drew Haynes singled, then later scored on Tyler Burnett fielder's choice.

With two outs in the seventh, a balk call resulted in base runners on second and third for Christman. Florence's Drew Haynes then walked to load the bases.

Christman was called for a second balk that allowed Herman Petzold to trot home with the go-ahead run.
Story continued at the following link http://www.thestate.com/sports/story/834375.html?RSS=sports

The Florence Red Wolves head coach Davis said, " Williams, a Sumter native, spent the last two years at USC Salkehatchie and is headed for Charleston Southern in the fall. We’re just glad to be able to get him on our club this soon and that he could come and help us immediately,” Davis said. “He was very mature about his arrival and was terrific for us.”

To learn more about the Florence Red Wolves go to~ http://www.florenceredwolves.com/

USC Salkehatchie assistant baseball coach~Jeff Wicker making a "Big Splash" in his first season as head coach of Outer Banks Dare Devils~

http://www.obxdaredevils.com/

USC Salkehatchie assistant baseball coach Jeff Wicker is making a huge splash in his first season as the Outer Banks Dare Devils head coach! It seems as though he has things under control and is making all the right decisions as his team finds itself ranked #13 in the latest Perfect Game Cross Checker poll. The Dare Devils are currently 12-7 on the season.

To learn more about the poll, go to http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/Articles/DisplayArticle.aspx?article=1593

According to pgcrosschecker.com

The 2009 summer college baseballseason has been underway for the better part of three weeks for some leagues,and not even a week for others. Despite the staggered start, it seems apparentalready that the powerful Cape Cod League will get a stiff challenge atop PGCrosschecker’s ranking of the nation’s top summer teams again from theCalifornia Collegiate League’s Santa Barbara Foresters, the reigning NationalBaseball Congress World Series champions.

The Foresters (8-2) are ranked No. 2 in the summer’s first ranking of the top 25 summer-league clubs. The No.1 spot, not surprisingly, is occupied by a Cape League team, the newly-named Chatham Anglers, winners of their first three games thisseason. There’s no assurance that Chatham Cape League , but the Foresters should stayin contention throughout, particularly with a pitching staff headed by Wichita State ace Tim Kelley and San Diego righthander A.J. Griffin, a Team USA pitcher in 2008. willcontinue its early pace in the highly-competitive.

Former USC Salkehatchie Indian~Oliver Santos "Officially" a member of the Cincinnati Reds, read below to find out where he's likely headed!

Former USC Salkehatchie Indian Oliver Santos left USC Salkehatchie after graduation headed to play this summer for the Columbia Blowfish. In the back on his mind, he knew the Major League Baseball draft was coming up but he didn't know if he would be selected. He had already signed to play with Tusculum University next season but he had high hopes he would be drafted and his lifelong dream of playing major league baseball would come true.

On April 10th his dream came true when the Cincinnati Reds called his name and in a moment his life had changed. Santos took no time making up his mind and on Monday, he signed his first contract with the Reds.

It seems his first assignment will be with the Sarasota Reds in Sarasota, Florida. Once in Florida, he could stay there a week, a month or longer. However, he could be there a day, a week or a month and move up, only time will tell.

Once he arrives in Florida and begins his journey, we will update the USC Salkehatchie "Family" on his progress.

Again on behalf of the USC Salkehatchie athletic department, "Good Luck Oliver, you have the entire USC Salkehatchie "Family" pulling for you and wishing you much success"~

*Set 2 of photo's from day 4 of USC Salkehatchie Youth Summer Camp *

On behalf of the University of South Carolina athletic department and USC Salkehatchie head baseball coach Bubba Dorman, we would like to thank you for your support of this year's camp. I want to personally thank you for sending your child to our camp and each and every child at the camp was such a pleasure, I have said this in an earlier post but it says the world of you as their parent. I hope that we will see your child next year at camp. I hope that you will scroll down the blog and learn more about the other camps at USC Salkehatchie this season.


Please be sure to check out http://www.uscsalkathletics.com/ our "Official" USC Salkehatchie athletic website for more pictures from this years camp. I hope that you will look at both the official website and the blog often and please bring your child out to a USC Salkehatchie sporting event next season, I know that both you and your child will really enjoy yourself. I heard some of the kids say how excited they were to be actually working with college players, after each game, your child would have the chance to get an autograph from their favorite player. Again, thank you for allowing your child to be a part of the USC Salkehatchie baseball experience this summer!

* Pictures from final day of USC Salkehatchie Youth Summer Baseball Camp*

Set 1 of Day 4 of USC Salkehatchie Youth Summer Camp Photo's. Please feel free to click on any image as it will open in original size and you can print it off.

*NOTICE~Dates have CHANGED for USC Salkehatchie Lady Indians Softball Summer Camp

*The USC Salkehatchie Lady Indians Youth Softball Camp Dates Have Changed*

The Camp was originally scheduled for July 20th-July 27th but it is now being held, July 27th-July 30th~


The University of South Carolina~Salkehatchie Lady Indians will be holding their annual softball camp the week of July 27th~July 30th in Allendale, South Carolina.

The Salkehatchie softball camp will provide instruction on the fundamentals of the game of softball.

Topics that will be covered include: Throwing Mechanics, Catching Mechanics, Positional Skills, Hitting Mechanics, Positional Play, Hitting Mechanics, Base Running, Pitching.

All campers should bring their own lunch and drink. Lunch will be from 12:00 Noon and 12:45 each day. Transportation much be provided to and from USC Salkehatchie each day.

Ages: 6-14 years old

Dates: Monday July 27th~Thursday July 30th
Time: 9:00 am- 3:00 pm

Location: USC Salkehatchie Lady Indians Softball Field
Price: $65.00

Make check payable to: Salkehatchie Softball Camp

Mail to: USC Salkehatchie Softball
P.O. Box 617
Allendale, SC 29810

For more information:
Contact USC Salkehatchie head coach Mitch Smith
@ 1-800-922-5500 or 803-584-3446 ext 255

If your child is interested in softball, this is a great chance for her to learn about college softball and what it takes to become a college player!

**Notice for Parents of Youth Summer Camp Baseball Players**

Parent's please make sure that your child has an extra change of clothes for tomorrow's USC Salkehatchie Youth Summer Baseball camp (Thursday). It is a tradition at USC Salkehatchie Youth Summer Baseball Camp on the final day, the coach allows the players to learn to slide. The players will be getting wet and to ensure they are dry for the ride home, coach Bubba Dorman has requested that every player bring a change of clothes.

The USC Salkehatchie athletic department would like to thank the parents for allowing your child to attend this year's camp. I have personally been able to meet each and every child and it is a testament to you the parent on how they behave. The kids have been wonderful and we hope that they have enjoyed their USC Salkehatchie baseball experience!

If you have any questions or concerns, concerning this years camp, please feel free to contact us at the addresses on the right hand side of the blog.

Again, thank you for taking the time and allowing your child to attend.

More Photos From Day 3~USC Salkehatchie Summer Youth Baseball Camp

USC Salkehatchie Youth Summer Baseball Camp~Day 3 Photos

More Photo's from Day 2 of USC Salkehatchie Summer Youth Baseball Camp

Day 2 of the USC Salkehatchie Youth Summer Baseball Camp has come and gone, the campers all seemed to have a great time! The campers are to report in the morning at 9:00 am and parents are being asked to bring your child an extra pair of clothes as the campers will be learning to slide. If you would like to make a copy of any of the photo's, just click on an image to make it larger and print it off. Again on behalf of the USC Salkehatchie Athletic department and the USC Salkehatchie baseball team, we would like to thank you for allowing your child to be apart of the USC Salkehatchie Baseball experience. To view more photo's from today's camp, please scroll down the page to the previous post.

Day 2 of USC Salkehatchie Youth Summer Baseball Camp "Smashing" Success