Maize High Eagle Baseball Coach; 2003/2005/2011/2017 State Champions; 1993/2000/2006/2010/2014 State Runner-Up
Maize, KS
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My boys, thanks for the ride. I am so proud of each and everyone of you. You are the best. Tradition never Graduates. Love you guys. #1
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Congrats to all Maize baseball alumni. With the win last night, MaizebBaseball now has 500 wins in its programs history. Thanks to all the alumni for being a part of it. #traditionnevergraduates #eaglepride
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Opening day for the Eagles!! Super excited for the boys. First time in 682 days we get to play the game "we love". Enjoy the moment and play with pride. #TraditionNeverGraduates #Eaglepride
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Fellas, I am sorry and I have no words. They say adversity is a character builder. After this, you guys will all be great character people. I know this sucks and you do not see any light at the end of the tunnel. I love you and will be here anytime you need.
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It is real boys. I woke up this morning and the trophy is still with me. You guys did it. 2017 5A State Baseball Champions. Sounds great!!!
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Great season boys. Seniors thank you for the wonderful ride. I know it did not end like we wanted, but we will grow and become better men from it. Thanks again, I am going to miss you guys greatly. Good luck in the future.
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Want to say“thank you”to the seniors for the opportunity to coach you all. You all have been a class act since day 1. It has been an honor and I love all you guys. Thanks for a great ride. Your leadership and character will carry this program many years to come. Maize Football!!
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Congrats to Maize baseball. Finished ranked #32 in the country by Baseball America. baseballcoaches.org/17june20…
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Maize High School Eagles
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DEVON NICHOLSON
Parents: Derek and Lenea Nicholson
Post-Secondary Plans: include going to college to study fire science and to pursue a baseball career. The school is undecided
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Got the opportunity to attend a few of our guys signing and getting the opportunity to play at the next level. Congrats to each of you. @HelmLandon @JadenGustafson1 @wardelldreww Tyler Epp. Proud of each one of you.
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This past week has been a tough one metally and emotionally for me. Thinking of my buddies from the past and students and student-athletes that I have the opportunity to interact with currently. My thoughts!!#BLM #JusticeforGeorgesFloyd
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Happy heavenly birthday dad. Miss you everyday. Thanks for keeping an eye out for the family and the Eagles. We all appreciate it. Continue to look over us. Until we me again! Love ya with all my heart! You will be proud, the boys are working pretty hard this spring.
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Congrats to Connor Lungwitz. Drafted in the 35th round by the Detroit Tigers. Maize High School and Maize Eagle baseball are very proud!!
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Great start to the season. Eagles defeat Shawnee Mission South 10-6 in game one and defeat Blue Valley West 3-0 in game two.
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Would like to wish the following baseball guys best of luck as they move on to the next chapter.
Adrian Perez- Coffeyville CC
Carson Shively- Barton CC
Jordon Helm- Neosho CC
Deriq Doty- Neosho CC
Piercen Dooling- Pratt CC
Caden Bartlett- Pratt CC
Clay Kelley- Dodge City CC
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Wishing each of you a very Merry Christmas!! Enjoy your time with family and friends on this special day. Remember the things you are so thankful for. Merry Christmas to all my former, present, and future players and families!!
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Maize High School Eagles
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COLTON CROCKETT
Parents: Doug and Kama Crockett
Post-Secondary Plans: I wanna play baseball somewhere
Greatest High School Memory: the few practices we had this year because of the energy
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The Maize Eagle family would like to wish you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving. Enjoy time with family and friends!! Happy Thanksgiving!!!
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The season did not end the way we had hoped.I would like to say“thank you”to each senior.Wish the best for each of you as you begin the next chapter of life.I hope we have helped prepare you for whatever life throws your way.Thanks again and good luck.
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Thankful for all former, current, and future Eagle players. 2020 has been a bit different to say the least. Thankful for all the community support of Eagle Nation. Wishing each one of you a Happy Thanksgiving!!! Enjoy the day!!
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Thank you to all the students, parents, and fans of Eagle Nation. You all are very much appreciated. Thank you for the support all year long. We will be back. Thanks for a great atmosphere each and every week!!
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As I try to put into words what this day means and how truly special it is, there is nothing that I can come up with that will truly do it justice. I will just leave it as this: Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!! Forever in debt.
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As an Eagle alum, it was also a great pleasure seeing so much school spirit and pride from all. Special thanks to CHEER, THE BAND, and all the students and parents that cheered their hearts out. Very proud moment for this guy. #eaglepride
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Congrats to Coach Grill, staff and players. Punched your ticket to the big dance in Emporia!!! Keep your eye on the prize and play with fun and passion. Enjoy the moment!! Proud!! #eaglepride
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Happy Birthday Dad!!! Miss you and think about you everyday. Love you!! I know you are having a blast up there. Keep looking over me. #RIPJerryHelm #St.PatricksDayMan
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Congrats to Cooper Burke AVCTL Division 1 Player of the Year & AVCTL Div. 1 1st Team All-League Outfield & AVCTL Div. 1 HM All-League Pitcher & 5A All-State HM Outfield
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Congrats to Justin Stephens AVCTL Div. 1 HM All-League Pitcher & HM All-League Outfield
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Want to thank all the boys that tried out for baseball this past week. Great week for all. Toughest week for a coach every year. Good luck to everyone of you!!
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Thank you to everyone in the Maize school district. We love it!! Come out and watch us play sometime.
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Maize High School Eagles
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CAMDEN JURGENSEN
Parents: Larry and Jeri Jurgensen
Post-Secondary Plans: Still undecided but will plan to play baseball at the college level.
Greatest High School Memory: winning state in baseball
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Congrats to Jake Karst who hit for the cycle in game 2 against Newton. Looking at past records, first cycle ever hit for Maize Baseball.
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Great win boys!! Defeating Shawnee Heights. 3-1 in the first round of the 5A State Tournament. Play tomorrow at 11:00am.
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Good luck to my varsity boys this evening in the state championship game. Your moment. Have fun. Love you guys!!
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Congrats to Sophomore - Avery Johnson
1st Team All-League Outfield
2nd Team 5A All-State Outfield
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Not the way we wanted it to end!! Great game by Hays. Want to thank all nine seniors for a very enjoyable season. @HelmLandon @wardelldreww @drewotero2 @Jadengus_ Sam Schmidt, Tyler Epp, Cole Schieffer, Clayton Crockett, Rylee Wray. Thank you for what each of you have done.
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From the MAIZE HIGH Baseball Family;thoughts and prayers with the Ayres' family during this very tough time. We lost one of our brothers.
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Would like to congratulate the boys basketball team on a wonderful ride. May not of ended up exactly how you had hoped, but the way you all carried yourself was 1st class. You all just infected many, many people with eagle pride. It was awesome!!!
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Maize High School Eagles
⚾️SENIOR SPOTLIGHT⚾️
CREIGHTON KELLEY
Parents: Jason and Ashley Kelley
Post-Secondary Plans: Undecided but wanting to play baseball at the next level.
Greatest High School Memory: Upsetting Maize South on their home field during regionals in 2018.
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Congrats to the Varsity on their 7-1 regional championship win and punching their ticket for the state tournament next week at WSU.
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Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, step-moms, grandma’s , and all those that have had a major impact a child’s life. Love you all. You deserve it! Found this little video from Coach Lisle.
Matt Lisle
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Good luck to the junior varsity and varsity teams as they open up the 2022 season today against Bishop Carroll. Games will be at MHS starting at 4:00pm. JV first with Varsity to follow.
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Maize High School Eagles
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COLE SPHAR
Parents: Brett and Shawna Sphar
Post-Secondary Plans: Will attend Newman University to study Marketing and play baseball.
Greatest high school memory: watching Maize win state my freshman year.
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Congrats to our 8 graduating seniors:
Aiden Doty
Cooper Burke
Justin Stephens
Kameron Jaso
Gabe Rodriguez
Kaden Siruta
Jack Kerr
RJ Williams
Maize High School
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John Short - 1st Team All-State Pitcher
Jake Doerflinger - 2nd Team All-State Pitcher
Jake Taylor - 2nd Team All-State Utility
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Congrats to the boys on the AVCTL Division I League Championship!!! Well deserved. Continue getting better!!
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Sending out a Happy Thanksgiving wish to all my former, current, and future Eagle players. May you all have a wonderful day with family and friends. I am thankful for each and everyone of you. Love you all and thank you for all your contributions to our program!
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Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! To all the past, present, and future Eagles, may your spirit shine bright. I have been blessed by you all.
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Maize High Boys Basketball CHAMPIONS of the 75th Dodge City TOC Tournament. Way to go men, congrats coaches. PROUD!!!!!!!!!!! #maizehighpride
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Just want to thank all the players for a wonderful season. I will remember this special group for a long time. Thank you seniors.
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Last practice with this senior group. What a fantastic group it is. Looking forward to the opportunity tomorrow. Thanks for all you have done for this program!!
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Enjoy the day. Thank a service member for your freedom. Let’s all work in this time of change to not worry about party’s, etc., just worry about being a great American. Come together as one and be great and love this wonderful country of ours. Help each other!! #4thjuly2020
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Great start for the Eagles. Junior Varsity won 8-1 and Varsity won 5-1 over Bishop Carroll on Friday. Work has only begun.
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Congrats fella on the regional championship. Love you guys. Enjoy it for a couple days and back to work on Thursday. Not finished yet!! Cproud of you all.
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Good luck to my varsity boys today at the state baseball tournament. Enjoy the moment, have a blast. Reason we worked hard all year long.
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Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Enjoy the time with family. Thank you all of Eagle Nation!! #eaglepride #TraditionneverGraduates #specialtimeforall
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Good luck to my varsity boys today. Enjoy the moment and have a blast. Stay locked in. Tradition never Graduates.
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Happy Thanksgiving to Eagle Nation and our proud baseball family!! Thankful for all past, current, and future Eagles and their families!! Enjoy the day with family. Thank you from your proud coach. #HappyThanksgiving2017 #TraditionneverGraduates #EaglePride
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Merry Christmas to all!! Wishing everyone a wonderful day. From the Eagle Baseball family!!!
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Thanks guys for a wonderful ride!! Look back at the journey and see how far we have come. No other team better than you guys. #eagleproud
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Independence Day reminds me how much I love my country and how proud I am to be an American. To those that serve, thank you for making the sacrifice to keep us free. Have a safe and Happy 4th of July!!
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Would like to congratulate our five 2018 seniors. Gage Kennedy, Noah Sismore, Carson Avery, Peyton Wardell, Garrison Norris. It has been an honor getting to coach you. Happy Graduation Day! High character men and best of luck on the next journey.
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Congrats to the varsity on theircwin over Bishop Carroll. The Eagles win 5-1 and push their season record to 7-1. #maizehighpride
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Wishing all former, current, and future Eagles a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! Enjoy time with your families and enjoy your day!!
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Congrats fellas!! You will remember this for the rest of your life. Very well deserved and awesome watching a team play with great teammates. Enjoy it!!Once an Eagle, always and Eagle!!
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Merry Christmas from our baseball family to your family. May each and everyone have a wonderful and blessed day.🙏🏼🎄⚾️
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Received this from a great young man that will do great things. Much appreciated and an even better person. Thanks for being a big part of us for four years!! @danloving
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Happy Thanksgiving!!! Be safe and enjoy time with family and friends. A special day to remember all!!
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Merry Christmas to you and your family from the Maize Eagle Baseball family. May your day be merry and bright. Treasure the day with family. It is a blessing!!
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Varsity came up one run short last night against A very good Bishop Carroll team. I loved the fight and resolve you showed as a team. Very easily could of folded. I like what this team stands for. Keep grinding!! Another test on Thursday.
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Happy Father’s Day to all those dads and everyone else who has taken on a “dad” role in your life. Also thinking about those who have lost special dads in their life. They all know!!
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Great teams are willing to give every player a legitimate opportunity to succeed or not. Want to know what teams are in the chase at the end, watch what they do early in the season to find what they have and develop chemistry. Shame on teams that don't take this approach.
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What a great group of seniors!! Thanks to each of you for everything you have done. Enjoy it all as long as you can. Best of luck in the next chapter. #seniornight2025
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Thank you to this great group for your time and commitment to this program!! Great group of players , manager, and parents. Looking forward to see what their future holds. #seniornight2025
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Wishing each any everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! From our family to yours. Enjoy the day with friends and loves ones!!
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With the wins last night, Maize pushes its record to 5-0 overall and 2-0 in the conference. #maizehighpride #dontbesatisfied
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Today is the day to remember & honor. Thank you to all the great men & women who defend the U.S.A. To all those who have served & are serving or have given their life for this amazing country!Without you, our country couldn’t be what it is today! Thank you! 🇺🇸
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Best of luck to Hunter LaMunyon and Mason Hartman moving to Pitt State this season. Please let me know if I missed any other former players on their move. Go get it!!
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Maize High School Eagles
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CALEB HICKS
Parents: Gerald and Gayla Hicks
Post-Secondary Plans: undecided but plan to play baseball at the next level.
Greatest High School Memory: when we went to state for baseball and Adrian threw 9 innings in 81 pitches.
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