"We've made final fours, we've made state finals, we've had hitters of the year, we've had all these accomplishments, but the knock on us was 'You don't have a blue map.' But nobody can say that anymore" - Bob Jones head coach Jared Smith (@CoachJSmith_):
𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧 𝗣𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗: 𝗕𝗢𝗕 𝗝𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗦 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗢𝗧𝗦 🎟️
+ No. 2 @BJHSBaseball wins their Final 4 series over James Clemens & are locked in for next week's Class 7A Championship series.
The Patriots will matchup against No. 1 Central-Phenix City.
FINAL | @BJHSBaseball wins Game 3 of their Final 4 matchup with James Clemens to advance to next week’s 7A State Championship series.
It will be a matchup of the top two teams in 7A and 2 nationally ranked teams.
No. 1 @CenPC_Baseball (39-3) vs No. 2 @BJHSBaseball (42-8)
The Red Devils are ranked No. 6 and the Patriots are ranked No. 15 in the latest @PrepBaseball national rankings.
#ALHS24 | @ShooterHunt
God bless Southerners.
This pic was taken at the Iron Bowl last night, and I woke up today with some strong feelings about what I’ve experienced in the South.
First, I’m a NY kid, born and raised, but I’ve spent most of my adult life far south of NY. Between Georgia, Maryland, Florida and Alabama, we’ve been around. And I’ve really grown attached to Southerners, and here’s why (note: I obviously haven’t met every person from the South, this is MY EXPERIENCE):
-God matters. Their faith is central to their lives, and they’re proud of it. Nothing comes before God. Nothing.
-Manners and structure matter. They’re not vestigial structures from a bygone era. They’re links to the past, and bridges to the future that instill order and discipline in a chaotic world.
-They’re proud, but not arrogant. I once offered to buy a friend of a friend a pair of new boots because his were beat up, and he flatly refused to take the offer. I saw it in his eyes and I instantly regretted it. I knew I had misjudged the situation, and although my intentions were pure, I was angry at myself for not reading the room better.
-They absolutely love college football. But the love is pure, not contaminated. I sat with 80,000 plus people in Auburn watching a game that had zero chance of the home team producing a championship. I watched them scream, I watched them hug their wives and kids with a joy I’ve never seen before as each insane play of an amazing game unfolded. I also watched them cry at an ending they didn’t expect. And, despite the ending, I watched them treat the Roll Tide fans with absolute respect on the way out. No fights. No evil. Just a pure, innocent, love of the game.
I often joke on my podcast and radio show how I’d like you all (y’all?) to adopt me, but I’m happy just being an observer. To the people I have met down South, thank you for so deeply enriching my life. And to those I haven’t, God bless y’all. 🇺🇸
BREAKING: 5-star WR Perry Thompson has FLIPPED his commitment from Alabama to Auburn at Big Cat Weekend.
Make that TWO 5-star flips this week for Auburn, one from Georgia and now one from Alabama.
More: https://t.co/Ss09y49I6x
@Caden_rose7 You are a Winner and a Champion. I am so Proud of you! My Bags are Packed, when you make it to Fenway I will be sitting on The Green Monster. You are a Fierce Competitor and a great Teammate and Leader. You are The Captain and always have been.
Let’s Go 7