NWE Wins Beach King Of Swing Tourney

June 14, 2010

Northwest Escambia recently won the Beach King of Swing USSSA Baseball Tournament in Orange Beach.

NWE play four games in one day on their way to the championship.

In the first game, NWE beat the Redstick Braves from Baton Rouge La. 25-0. Daulton Tullis pitched for the Eagles, allowing just runners on base the entire game. Tullis went 3 for 4 at the plate. Brannon Freeman hit a  lead-off home run to start the scoring. Dalton Daniel went 3-4 as did Jody Bonner, Chasen Freeman, Reid Bell and Blake McCall. Wade Jernigan went 2-4.

In the second game NWE defeated the Saraland (Ala.) All-Stars  4-0. Jordan Coon pick up the win with a strong performance from the mound. Reid Bell and Blake McCall led the hitting going 3-4 with 2 RBI’s each.

The third game was a close pitching duel as NWE came out on top of the Pace Renegades of Pace 1-0. Blake McCall pitch a spectacular game allowing on one hit and one walk in seven Innings. NWE scored in the bottom of the seventh when Blake McCall hit a single up the middle with the bases loaded. Chasen Freeman hit a double in the fifth inning for the first hit of the game by either team.

In the championship game NWE beat the Gulf Coast Storm from Pensacola 13-11. Reid Bell started off pitching giving NWE four strong innings before being relieved by William Andriolli in the fifth inning. Leading tnwhe hitting again was Dalton Daniel going 3-4 with a triple and 2 RBI’s in the fourth. Brannon Freeman and Jody Bonner each went 2-4.

The tournament win  qualifies NWE to play in the USSSA World Series Tournament later the month.

NWE has a record of 32 wins, four loses and one tie for the season. The Eagles are coached by Manager Matt Reynolds and coaches Trent Freeman and Matt Walker.

Pictured: Members of the NWE baseball team: Dalton Daniel, Daulton Tullis,Brannon Freeman, Chasen Freeman, Reid Bell, Blake McCall, Jody Bonner, Jordan Coon, Wade Jernigan and William Andriolli. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Comments

7 Responses to “NWE Wins Beach King Of Swing Tourney”

  1. Mrs. Rude on June 15th, 2010 11:07 am

    Great group of boys. You have made us very proud. Way to go.

  2. morgan on June 15th, 2010 9:54 am

    WAY TO GO TRENT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
    MORGAN from BREWTON

  3. Jennifer on June 15th, 2010 8:56 am

    Way to go guys, I am so proud of each and every one of you….. Can’t wait to watch yall play in the World Series Tournament…..Great coaching and great group of boys that play with their hearts and play as a team……

  4. AUNT KATHY on June 15th, 2010 7:44 am

    Way to go boys!!! You are all so talented!!!

  5. Ashley• Jody's Sister on June 15th, 2010 12:06 am

    Congratulations Guys! Yall have worked extremely hard this season, & each of you guys have a individual talent that keeps the team going! Good luck at the World Series Tournament! :) & Thanks to Big Matt, Trent & Lil’ Matt. Yall are really great coaches, the guys look up to yall, & down to lil’ Matt. Jk Matt. :) Keep up the good team work.

  6. CF on June 14th, 2010 12:14 pm

    Do I see Reid and Dalton? great job you guys

  7. AH on June 14th, 2010 8:45 am

    way to go guys good for you.!!!!! Great to see these young guys involved in coaching..Great success