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Wufman
03-14-03, 09:12 AM
Ok guys, lets keep it clean. Please, no namecalling in a negative way. If you must list specific players, lets keep it positive. But every since these schools realigned into different conferences a couple years ago, theres been an ongoing debate on which 3A conference is stronger. Lets talk about this year's high school baseball teams, give your arguments and reasons.

I will start things off. Of course, I'm a NPC supporter but this has nothing to do with my reason. I simply feel the NPC is much stronger than the SPC and I could go on and on with my reasons. But I will simply say this: Piedmont is the "only" SPC team that would have any hope of competing on a daily basis in the NPC. JMRobinson (SPC) may could give NPC teams a good game and maybe win occasionally, but they could not compete day-to-day enough to contend. With the NPC, right now West Rowan, Northwest Cabarrus, East Rowan (of course ER even on a down year) and Mooresville "ALL" seem to be playing baseball at a very high level. Lake Norman beat Kannapolis, but Kannapolis has defeated "3" (countem 3) different 4A teams. Also, North Iredell gave West Rowan "ALL WR WANTED" before losing only 4-2. Simply put, theres just not many (if any) "breathers" in the NPC this season. One last thing, several teams (WR, NW, Mville, LNor, East) have all proven that they "DO" have strong pitching, which is what it takes to get you far in the playoffs.

And btw, when I said that Piedmont could contend, I didn't say they could win the NPC, I said they would only contend. In fact, my guess is that they would finish no higher than 3rd, maybe 4th.

In comparison with the NPC, the SPC simply looks like they are playing on a lower level. I don't mean to kick anyone when they are down. Someone from the SPC please prove me wrong. I would love to hear some names or good baseball news about the SPC, if there "is any"...

NCBBallFan
03-14-03, 09:56 AM
Sounds reasonable. The man wants some information!!!

Wufman
03-14-03, 10:29 AM
NCBBALLFAN, my guess is, that nobody from the SPC will respond, because they can't dispute anything that I just stated above. The NPC is actually a "MUCH" stronger conference this spring.

If an argument can't be made for the SPC (and I don't believe one can), then I would at least like to hear whats going on with the SPC this year.

Will someone from the SPC PLEEEEEEEEEZE come out to play!!! :D

NCBBallFan
03-15-03, 08:48 PM
:bump: We'll give it one more try .... maybe they will wake up and talk to us soon.....

Wufman
03-15-03, 11:13 PM
NCBBALLFAN, obviously there must not be any baseball being played in the SPC this year...

NCBBallFan
03-17-03, 09:31 AM
You gotta jump in to this !!!!! Come on... have some fun!!!

BaseballFan6
04-13-03, 07:58 PM
The SPC is a good conference. What do yall want to know about it??

NCBBallFan
04-13-03, 10:55 PM
Originally posted by BaseballFan6
The SPC is a good conference. What do yall want to know about it??

Everything ... but start with the pitching for each team....

al_bundy
04-18-03, 12:50 AM
I think this score says a lot about the relative strengths of the conferences. Kannapolis didn't play all that well and still wins, albeit in 11 innings (whew!).

Wufman
04-18-03, 07:56 AM
Thats about what I figured. Kannapolis is currently in 4th place of the NPC while Piedmont is leading the SPC, and although this was a nonconference game, Kannapolis goes to Piedmont and comes home with a win. I understand Piedmont even used their best pitcher for several innings in this "nonconference" game???

I'm not bashing Piedmont, because I believe Piedmont has a good team, but theres just a big difference in the strengths of these 2 conferences (NPC way stronger than SPC)...

Btw, can someone tell me who pitched for Kannapolis in this game?

rcbbfan
04-18-03, 09:49 AM
I'll say one thing for Kannapolis, they're certainly a better team than their current conference record would indcate. They are capable of beating anybody on a given day. A good win for the Wonders. Congrats to the boys in green.

Intimidator Coach
04-18-03, 10:30 AM
Bowers went 4 innings , behind 5-4 , Carithers went 2 innings and left in the 7th score tied 8-8 and Sherrill shut them out thru the 11th, on a sprained ankle that was heavily taped.
This game should have been over much earlier but questionable calls made by umpires took runners out of scoring position, and i was right behind the homeplate ump , and the strike zone changed from pitch to pitch , who knew what to swing at.
There was great play by both teams inthis game, i dont know the stats , but i do know Sherrill with that side-arm delivery was very effective .
One of the best defensive plays made was with no outs and a runner on second , the ball was hit deep to center and Worthington tracked it down made a great running catch and thru the ball to the waiting Bartles and the relay to Boger at third was in time to get the runner who had tagged.
I might be wrong , but i think Petty drove in the winning runs with a 2 out double in the 11th.

This Kannapolis team is very fun to watch , and all the losses have been close but 1 and it was close until late in the game against NWC.
A NEVER SAY DIE TEAM

K-Town-Yankee
04-20-03, 09:38 PM
This Wonder team that usually starts four sophs has played some great ball this season.If they can get a win over Mooresville and make the playoffs this team could make some noise.

Wufman
04-22-03, 09:07 AM
Well after the 1st day of the Cabarrus County Easter Tournament, JMRobinson(SPC) has defeated Piedmont and earned the right to play Northwest Cabarrus(NPC). Then Concord(SPC) upset a very good Mt.Pleasant team and will face Kannapolis(NPC) in the 2nd semifinal game. This is what "some" have been waiting for,,,, 2 SPC teams vs. 2 NPC teams....

4pm: JMRobinson(SPC) vs. Northwest Cabarrus(NPC)
7pm: Concord(SPC) vs. Kannapolis(NPC)

Let's play ball!!!

p.s. Would I make anyone mad if I "go ahead now" and pick an "all-NPC" final for tomorrow? :D :D :D

BaseballFan6
04-22-03, 11:08 AM
Yes you would make me kinda mad. Both SPC teams have a chance. Both comming off very big wins and i believe JMR can take NW. We will see at 4. But i do believe that who ever wins the NW vs JMR game is the champion!!!!

Intimidator Coach
04-22-03, 09:34 PM
Well, neither SPC team was ever in these games.

Kannapolis vs Northwest at 7pm tomorrow night .

Wufman
04-22-03, 09:58 PM
Semifinal Final Scores:
Northwest Cabarrus-9 over JMRobinson-2
Kannapolis-7 over Concord-1


Championship game scheduled for Wed. April 23/ 7pm
Kannapolis vs. Northwest Cabarrus