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Three Mavericks Garner All State Honors
Two More Make All Conference
For the first time ever when the Montana State American Legion had its winter meeting, the coaches voted for all conference and all state teams. When the votes were tallied Missoula Mavericks pitcher Cody Burgmeier, shortstop Taylor King and catcher Sean Dwyer had been named as all state selections. Burgmeier had a outstanding year on the mound,leading the Mavs in games started (18) and wins (12). King wrapped up his career as a Mav with his best year ever hitting .376 and leading the team in runs (89) extra base hits (34) walks (45) and stolen bases (38). Dwyer had one of the best batting averages on the team (.383) and had a team leading 77 rbi while throwing out over 25% base runners.
Brendan Brown and outfielder Ben Roberts have been selected as all conference. Brown was all conference as a utility player, he led the team in batting average (.411) and doubles (22). Roberts led the team in AB (243) hits (93) triples (10) and total bases (140).
Coaches were not allowed to vote for their own players in this years selection vote.
For the complete listing of all state and all conference selections click here.
Rapid City Firecracker Tourney Updated Schedule
Scott Klaudt Memorial Tournament
Cost to participate to remain the same in 2009 |
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Dates Set For Tryouts, Mav Camp and Opening Day!!
The Missoula Mavericks have set the dates for spring tryouts and a preliminary schedule has been released for the 2009 season. Also the ever popular Maverick Baseball Camp for youths ages 8 to 14 has been scheduled.
Tryouts for the AA and A Mav's will start on April 6 at 4 o'clock at Lindborg-Cregg field. Prospective Mavericks are strongly encouraged to show up at the Warehouse to hone their skills with the Maverick coaches in preparation of Tryouts. To give yourself the best chance of becoming a Maverick come on out and get in baseball shape and tune up with the help of the Maverick Coaching Staff. Directions to the Warehouse are in the article below.
The AA Mavericks schedule has the Mav's starting the 2009 season on the road Saturday April 18 against the Great Falls Stallions. There will be a doubleheader, the first game starting at 1:00 and the second game is to start approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of game one. Sunday the 19th they they will have their home opener against the Belgrade Bandits, also a doubleheader starting at 1:00. The A Mavericks schedule has them starting their 2009 season at home Saturday the 18th also, facing the Great Falls A Stallions in a doubleheader starting at 1:00. The A Mav's hit the road Sunday the 19th against the Kalispel Lakers in a double header also starting at 1:00.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVE LEASE! WAREHOUSE TO BECOME A REALITY!!
December 10 the Missoula County Commissioners approved a lease on two acres of county property for the Missoula Mavericks to build a 7500 square foot building to be used as a year around training facility. The facility will be primarily a hitting and throwing facility for the Mavericks but will also be available as scheduling allows for other baseball and softball related use for a yet to be determined fee.
Fundraising for the new "warehouse" is now in the planning stage but expect it to be in full gear early in 2009 as the plan is to have the warehouse available in the late fall of 2009. The warehouse will be a welcome relief to Maverick players, coaches, board members and parents as it will no longer be necessary to find a facility each off season to set up batting cages and pitching mound only to take it all down as the season nears. Anyone interested in helping raise funds please email the Mavericks as plans are being made right now and help and ideas would very much be appreciated!
Although there is not a building in place or a shovel of dirt moved the biggest hurdle of this project was cleared wednesday when the lease was granted to Maverick Baseball. There will be a Warehouse for current Mavericks and many future generations of aspiring Mavericks because of the tireless work of three individuals. We all owe a BIG THANK YOU to Missoula Maverick President Bill Miller, former President and current board member Matt Cuffe and Vice President Paul Sopko for their many hours of work turning this dream into a reality. Also a Thank You to Bill Dahlgren and the Big Sky Stewardship Committee and Lisa Moisey of the Missoula County Parks Department for their support!
Now Mavericks, and friends of Mavericks it is time to roll up your sleeves and get to work, we gotta raise some money and get this thing done. Don't wait to be called upon! Get your ideas together and check your resources! Anyone who can donate time or resources please let us know, you are going to want to be apart of this!
