Greater Flint 8U Challenge Champions!
The 8U Cats won this weekends first annual Greater Flint 8U Challenge. These boys battled hard all weekend scoring lots of runs, but it came down to a defensive battle to close out our first championship of the season by beating New Lothrup by the score of 4-1 in the championship game. The 4 winning runs were drove in by Carson Barcey, Conlan Mueser, Lucas Murray and Seth Autermann. Several Cats flashed some leather in this game but the ones that won't be forgotten were the diving catch at 3rd base for the second out of the 6th and the ...
14U Bobcats take Runner-Up at Weekend Tournament in Ypsilanti
GAME 1 - Bobcats soar to 9-5 victory against Angels Bobcats built a 4 run lead in the second inning and then matched the Angels run for run through 6 innings. Pitchers Brandon Murphy, Kyle Lavallee, Alex Maygar and Paul Joseph combined for the win. Paul Joseph was solid at the plate, going 2-3 with two singles and scoring two runs. He took the mound with two on and no outs in the final frame and retired the next three batters to seal the win. GAME 2 - Bobcats and Oakland Thunder tie 5-5 Bobcats and Oakland Thunder played to a 5-5 tie on ...
13U Cats Take Runner-Up in Union City Classic
Cold, rainy, windy conditions, coupled with the loud roar of airplanes taking off and landing next to the fields, couldn’t stop the 13U Cats from a successful “Runner Up” result in the second Annual Union City Classic. The weekend started off slow as the Cats braved the cold and wet conditions but couldn't muster any offense on Friday night, dropping the opener in the tournament to the Michigan Diamond Kings. The Saturday games were completely different as the Cats ignited their offensive attack and got their pitching going, taking down the Grand Blanc Gladiators in the morning tilt by the score ...
14U Bobcats: Flushing Summer Classic Champions!
Game 1: 14U Bobcats top Flushing 4-2 in tournament opener Grand Blanc won the opening game over the host Flushing Raiders 4-2. Grand Blanc opened the scoring with 2 runs in the top of the second inning. After working a walk, Alex Maygar stole second base and then advanced to third on a wild pitch. Austen Mandernach laid down an excellent bunt, scoring Maygar from third, and beating the throw to first base. Then Paul Joseph brought home the second run on a sacrifice fly to right field. Flushing tied the game in the fifth inning on a rare miscue by the Bobcat ...
11U Cats: Flushing Summer Classic Runners Up
One of the goals for the Grand Blanc Travel Baseball Association is to develop talented and character-driven baseball players that will play effectively at the high school level someday. Many parents and baseball enthusiasts across Genesee County are curious as to what the 11U Bobcats team will become. Because the 11U Cats continue to compete at a high level every step of the way this season, finishing runner up at the Flushing Summer Classic. Game one featured a tough opponent in the Davison Diamond Kings. The Cat offense got to work quickly kick started by Tyler Pasko’s single followed by a ...
8U ‘Cats Bash their way to win the Flushing Summer Classic
The mighty 8U Bobcats battled through two tough losses in their first three games to catch lightning in a bottle and bring home their second Tournament Championship of the year.
14U Bobcats – 18th Annual Commerce Classic Champs!
GAME 1: 14U Bobcats third-inning burst enough to top Commerce LL, 20-2 Bobcats blew out Commerce LL 20-2 on Friday at Commerce Coliseum after pouring on 12 runs in the third inning. Andy Lendzion racked up three RBIs on two hits for Bobcats. He doubled in the first inning and homered in the third inning. Bobcats hammered Commerce LL pitching as eight hitters had a field day, combining for 14 hits, 13 RBIs and 18 runs scored. Grand Blanc never trailed after scoring four runs in the first when six straight Bobcats reached base in an impressive 2 out rally. Kyle Lavallee pitched all four ...
Grand Blanc 11U Bobcats the Commerce Classic Champs!
The Grand Blanc 11U Bobcats added another accolade to their successful winning season taking the Commerce Classic Championship. Game one saw the Cats challenge the formidable South Oakland Warriors in a head to head defensive battle. Both teams held each other scoreless until the Warriors struck first with one run in the third and adding another in the fifth. The Cats finally found a hole of in the Warrior defense. In the bottom of the fifth, slugger Toby Mclean singled and then stole his way to way to third. Keagan Titmuss sacrificed Mclean home to get the Cats within a ...
Baseball News
8U Cats Explode for 33 Runs in Win Against Flushing Orange
The 8U Cats and their bats are heating up with the weather. The young and improving Cats scored 33 times against Flushing Orange this evening. Each Cat crossed the plate at least one time. Cole Mead and Ethan Ayotte lead the hitting attack. Read More →
Pappadakis Blast Leads 8U cats to First Road Win
The U8 Cats got their first league road win of the year against Frankenmuth 13-4 tonight. The Cats got their offense going with 6 runs in the second and another 3 in the third. The offense attack was lead by Jimmy Gould who had a 2 RBI’s to go along with a triple and a single. Zack Pappadakis added the Cat’s first home run of the young season. The defense was lead by the stellar play of “Cool”... [Read more]
8U Cats Scratch Out Another Victory
The young and improving U8 Cats clawed back for another victory to stay undefeated in league play. The Cats were lead by Landon “Wojo’s three hits and got timely RBI’s from bottom half of the order in Cole Mead, Joey Abraham, Owen Sczembara, Jimmy Gould, Ethan Ayotte, and Carson Floyd. The Cats ended the game with shut down defense by their infield of Lefty Luke Garnett, Joe “ First Bagger”... [Read more]
8U Cats Open League Play With Victory
The 8U Brand Blanc Cats opened league play with a 13-10 victory over the Flint Sting. The Sting opened the game with 3 runs in the top of the first then the young Cats responded with 6 runs in the bottom of the inning. It was a balanced attack with 6 players getting hits in the inning. The Sting came back with 5 runs in the third, but the Cats answered with5 runs in the bottom of the fourth led by... [Read more]
9U Cats Red Split Double Header
The Grand Blanc 9U Cats Red team took on crosstown rival Tri City Lightening in a ‘Double Feature’ matinee on Saturday. Game one saw the Lightning striking first with two answered runs, one in the first and another in the second. Down 2-0 in the fourth, Keegan McNamara ignited the Cats with a base hit. Vince Smith followed with a shot to right field, only to be thrown out on a bang-bang play,... [Read more]
9U Cats Red Celebrate Opening Day Victory
Opening day for the 9U Grand Blanc Cats Red team seemed a long time coming after their first three games were cancelled due to rain. A continuous drizzle wouldn’t stop this excited bunch as they took on Swartz Creek in hopes of slaying the 9u Dragons. The first three innings started out as a classic pitcher’s duel. Cats’ lefthander, Noah Keller threw three hitless innings striking out nine... [Read more]
12U LadyCats Sizzle Despite Cold Temps!
Did you know that Grand Blanc Travel added two new Girls Softball teams this year? Here’s our girls breaking the ice on their inaugural weekend of travel Softball! Go get em LadyCats! Read More →
12U LadyCats & 9U Red Comedy Fundraiser April 6th
The 12u LadyCats Red and 9u Cats Red teams (both coached by John Carlson) are hosting a Comedy Club Fundraiser at the Jewel on April 6 at 8:00 p.m. The headliner is Norm Stultz who puts on a great show. Tickets are $15 per person. Doors open at 7:00 pm for raffles. Read More →
