HIGHLANDERS DEFEAT DULLES FOR TITLE
TWHS wins Third state title in program history, FINISH SEASON 38-4
The Woodlands Highlanders claimed the 2013 State Championship on June 8, defeating Dulles 9-5 for the 3rd title in school history. The win capped a remarkable season in which the Highlanders finished the year 38-4 and ranked in the top 5 in most national polls. Pitcher Carter Hope limited the Vikings to just 2 hits while stirking out 9 batters. Charlie Warren, Blaine Gillespie and Josh Shaw each recorded 2 hits in the win.
Highlanders Celebrate State Title with The Woodlands Community (Conroe Courier - 6/11/13)
STATE CHAMPS: Highlanders Hold Off Dulles for Third Crown (Woodlands Online - 6/8/13)
CHAMPIONS: Highlanders Capture 5A State Title (Conroe Courier - 6/8/13)
The Woodlands Blows Out Dulles in 5A State Championship (Houston Chronicle - 6/8/13)
TWH over Dulles Highlanders (Video, LSN) | Coach Eastman Interview (Video, LSN)
In the semifinal game, Kolbi Brown hit a walk-off home run Friday in the bottom of the 7th inning to give the Highlanders a thrilling 2-1 win over SA O'Connor to advance to the state championship game. Chris Andritsos hit a sacrifice fly in the 6th inning to plate Charlie Warren to give TWH a 1-0 lead. Ryan Burnett allowed only 3 hits in the game, going the distance for the win on the mound.
Burnett, Brown Lead Highlanders to State Finals (Woodlands Online - 6/7/13)
Brown's Walk-Off Blast Sends The Woodlands to 5A Title Game (Conroe Courier - 6/7/13)
Brown's Walk-Off Homer Lifts The Woodlands into 5A Final (Houston Chronicle - 6/7/13)
Coach Eastman Interview (Video, LSN) ; Kolbi Brown Interview (Video, LSN)
Kolbi's Walk-Off Home Run (Video, LSN) | TWH over O'Connor Highlights (Video, LSN)
View UIL Playoff Bracket.
Regional Finals Recap
Rockwall handed The Woodlands its 4th loss of the season lastSaturday afternoon but the Highlanders rebounded to win the series and advance to this week's State Tournament. Brandon Miles pitched the final 5 innings, allowing only 1 hit while striking out 6, to get the win. TWH rallied from a 6-1 deficit behind the bats of Alex Dunlap (3-4, 3 RBI), Luke Sherley (2-3, 3 RBI), Chris Andristos (3-4, 2 RBI) and Kolbi Brown (2-3, HR, triple).
Read Conroe Courier article HERE. Read Woodlands Online story HERE.
Click HERE to read Houston Chronicle story. Click HERE for Dallas Morning News article.
Watch game replays courtesy of Legacy Sports Network: Game 2 , Game 3
After falling behind 3-0 in game 1, the Highlanders erupted for 12 runs in the 6th inning to defeat Rockwall 12-5. Chris Andristos went 3-4 at the plate including 2 doubles and added 3 RBIs to help lead the offense. Josh Shaw went 2-3 and Carter Hope had a 2 RBI double. Ryan Burnett went the distance on the mound, recording 10 strikouts in the game.
Read Woodlands Online story HERE. Read Conroe Courier story HERE.
Click HERE for Houston Chronicle article. Click HERE to watch game replay from FSSW.
2013 POST-SEASON AWARDS
Click HERE to see a composite list of all post-season awards earned by members of the Highlander baseball team.
The Woodlands is well-represented on the 2013 district 14-5a all-district team. Ryan Burnett and Chris Andristos were named co-MVP for the season and Coach Ron Eastman was named the coach of the year.
View Complete All-District Team
Ryan Burnett and Carter Hope were named All-State by the THSBCA.
View Complete All-State Team
Ryan Burnett was named to the Baseball America All-American Team. Chris Andritsos was named to the 3rd team.
View complete All-American Team HERE.
Kolbi Brown, Zach Dunn and Charlie Warren were named to the Academic All-State Team.
Carter Hope has signed with the Kansas City Royals after being drafted in the 3rd round. Story
2013 STATE AND NATIONAL RANKINGS
The Woodlands finished the regular season ranked #1 in the state in the THSBCA poll released on May 9.
The complete poll can be found on the THSBCA web site HERE.
The Woodlands finished the season ranked #4 in the nation by Collegiate Baseball. Their final poll was released on June 17 and can be seen HERE.
Baseball America has The Woodlands ranked #3 in the nation in their final poll released on June 18. Complete poll can be seen HERE.
Playoffs - State Tournament
Saturday, June 8
The Woodlands 9, FB Dulles 5
Friday, June 7
The Woodlands 2, SA O'Connor 1
Playoffs - Regional Final
Friday, May 31
The Woodlands 12, Rockwall 5
Saturday, June 1
Rockwall 7, The Woodlands 1
The Woodlands 12, Rockwall 6 |
Playoffs - 4th Round
Friday, May 24
The Woodlands 8, Plano West 1
Saturday, May 25
The Woodlands 8, Plano West 0
Playoffs - 3rd Round
Thursday, May 16
The Woodlands 4, Round Rock 0
Friday, May 17
The Woodlands 8, Round Rock 2 |
Playoffs - 2nd Round
Friday/Saturday, May 10/11
The Woodlands 2, Stony Point 1
Playoffs - 1st Round
Thursday, May 2
The Woodlands 6, Atascocita 0
Friday, May 3
The Woodlands 8, Atascocita 2 |
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