MDB Sports

MDB Softball Takes District Title

Baseball Celebrates a Winning Season

The Bulldog Baseball team had a winning season with a record of 18-8. The team was district runnerup, advancing to regionals and losing to a very good Pinecastle Christian team in the playoffs. MDB had more seniors on the team than ever before. Jason Matusik was an outstanding player, leading the team in homeruns and RBI’s. He received a full scholarship to play baseball at Lake Sumter Community College. Parker Brown, Seth Hooper, and Taylor Sleaford were instrumental in leading the Bulldog team in this very successful season.

“This was a very enjoyable year. We had really good kids who were a pleasure to work with, ” said Coach Benny Hunton. “They showed great leadership and made coaching fun!”

“We look forward to rebuilding next year. We have a nucleus of good pitching and several young players with some good experience, ” said Coach Hunton. “It should be a great year. ”

The MDB Softball team had a very successful 2009 season with a 23-5 record. The Bulldogs won the District title and went on to the second game in regional play. Their season ended with a 2-1 loss in the regional final game against Providence School of Jacksonville. Congratulations 2009 Florida AllState Team members: Brittney Stone, Melanie Spicola, Kristina Pazienza, and Stefanie Williams. The All-Regional Team included Jessica Gipson, Melanie Spicola, Stefanie Williams, Kristina Pazienza, and Chelsea Emery. Kristina Pazienza was named Offensive Player of the Year for the state of Florida.

“This team kept the great MDB winning tradition! I was excited being around a group of players and parents who have a great desire to work in the off season and do what it takes to win, ” said Coach Scott.

“Chelsea Emery received a softball scholarship to Brevard Community College, and we should have three girls sign scholarships in 2010, ” said Coach Scott. “We have all our players except Chelsea and Alisa returning for 2010. I believe we have a good shot at making the state playoffs this year, ” said Coach Scott. need more girls to try out for the team!”

Tennis

The boy ’s Tennis team was a new addition to the CH&BS athletic program for 2009. The players put forth their best efforts for competition. Being a first year program, it was a huge accomplishment to come out of the season with two team wins and to earn an overall record of 2-5. Most of all, it was a pleasure to see our team react appropriately with the ethics of tennis and to compete with a strong Christian ethic on and off

the court.

Spring 2009 was a great season for the girls’ tennis team who finished with eleven wins and only two losses. “The girls really worked together as a team and had a lot of fun, ” said Coach Simmons. “There are four steps to achievement: plan purposefully, prepare prayerfully, proceed positively, and pursue persistently. ”

MDB Varsity Cheerleaders First Place in Cheer Competition

The Varsity Cheerleaders accomplished great things the first

week of August, at a camp which was hosted by the Universal Cheerleaders Association at Embry Riddle University. They competed against squads from all over the state of Florida and brought home the FIRST PLACE trophy in the cheer competition! The squad also achieved superior ratings from UCA in all cheerleading categories, including dance, cheer, and game performance readiness. Captains Jeannine Yawn, Marissa Baker, and Lauren Koos did a fantastic job leading the talented 2009-2010 varsity cheerleaders!

Two varsity cheerleaders were selected by the Universal Cheerleaders Association at summer camp as All-American Cheerleaders. Lauren Koos and Marissa Baker competed against other cheerleaders from schools all over Florida and were presented with medals on August 3rd. Being selected as an All-American cheerleader is the highest honor bestowed on high school cheerleaders. This was the second year that Marissa was selected. Congratulations Lauren and Marissa!

Bulldogs FHSAA 1A Boys ’ Track & Field

State Champions

MDB Boys’ Track & Field Team won the Florida High School Athletic Association State Championship. The Bulldogs scored in all six field events, lead by Bryan Kilts, who won the long jump, triple jump, and high jump, scoring 30 points for the team. Tyrone Johnson placed 2nd in the 110m hurdles and was part of the 7th place 4x100m relay team, which included Josh Bruns, Raymond Bernard, and John Spray. Josh Bruns also placed 8th in pole vault.

In the throwing events Eric Rapp placed 3rd in the discus, and Aaron Smith took 6th in shot put. Also competing were Devon Freeman in pole vault and Robert Hussey in the 800m run, and the 4x400m relay team of Blaine Ramsdell, John Spray, Raymond Bernard, and Robert Hussey.

Two years ago Track & Field coaches Nathan Means, Kathy Pruitt, Tim Hiteshew, and Will Siebert met to strategically draft the road map to win a state title. Goals were set as to how the team could earn the necessary points to win. This would depend on how MDB athletes, as well as those throughout the state, progressed. There are benefits in finding talent on a large team with 17 different events for an athlete to develop their strengths.

“Our strength was in field events, ” said Coach Means. “You take the talent you have and build from there. ” Good coaching in all areas was absolutely crucial for the state championship! Congratulations Coaches Nathan Means, Kathy Pruitt, Tim Hiteshew, Will Siebert, Bill Baker, and Lonnie Johnson. “Winning the state title was surreal, ” said Coach Means. “My high school Coach Bill Ledbetter and James Aldrich, a runner on the 1983 MDB state championship team, called to congratulate the team. ”