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1st Annual First Pitch Banquet

We are excited to announce the 1st Annual First Pitch Banquet for our high school Wildcat Baseball teams.

  • Who: All High School Baseball Players & Families
  • When: Sunday, February 25, 2024 @ 5 pm
  • Where: Mathena Barn, 13356 NW 84th Street, Yukon, OK 74099
  • Ticket Cost: $20 per person, HS Baseball players eat free, and kids under 8 eat free

Questions: baseballpiedmont@gmail.com or text or call Angela Bilyeu (214) 682-3619

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Purchasing tickets is easy through GoFan.com at https://gofan.co/event/1370534

2024 Baseball Sponsor Opportunities

We are excited to start the 2024 season and to continue growing our baseball program! One of the ways we do this is through amazing sponsors like you! Piedmont is blessed to have one of the finest playing surfaces in Oklahoma, as well as a state-of-the-art video board. This video board allows us to broadcast player walk-up videos, photos, replays, videos, and of course, advertise for you our sponsor. If you would like to become a sponsor of the Piedmont Baseball team, we have several options to fit any budget.

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9/24 Home Run Club Meeting

As we gear up for an exciting year, we want to ensure that all parents are informed and involved in supporting our young athletes. To that end, we are scheduling a Parent Meeting to discuss important details, expectations, and upcoming events for the year.  Your attendance and participation are highly encouraged and appreciated.

Here are the details for the meeting:

Date: Sunday, September 24th, 2023
Time: 4 pm
Location: Piedmont High School Cafeteria

Agenda:

  • Welcome and Introductions
  • Overview of the Upcoming Year
  • Player and Parent Expectations
  • Practice and Game Schedules
  • Fundraising and Volunteer Opportunities
  • Uniforms and Equipment
  • Fill Home Run Club Board Openings
  • Q&A Session

This meeting will provide an excellent opportunity for you to meet the head coach and board of the Home Run Club, ask any questions you may have, and learn how you can get involved to support our young athletes. We believe that your active participation and support are crucial to the success of our team.

If you are unable to attend but have questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us via email.

We are looking forward to an incredible baseball year and appreciate your commitment to making it a memorable and successful experience for our players. Your involvement as parents is invaluable to the success of our team.

2023 Piedmont Summer Baseball Camp

Description

Date: June 26-June 28

Cost: $100 an athlete

Instruction will include both offensive/defensive phases of the game. Areas that will be covered include hitting, fielding, throwing, base running, and mental approach. Campers will learn the same philosophies and techniques that Piedmont players are learning. Our goal is for every player to increase his knowledge of the game and become a better baseball player. Instruction will be provided by Piedmont Head Coach Adam Skokowski, assistant coaches, as well as several former and current Piedmont Baseball players.

Items Not Allowed

Metal cleats, sunflower seeds, gum

Additional Information

Each player will receive a camp T-shirt at the conclusion of camp

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WILDCATS WIN REGIONAL AND ADVANCE TO STATE

Piedmont Varsity Wildcats coasted to an easy victory over MacArthur Varsity Highlanders 11-1 on Friday

MacArthur Varsity Highlanders got things started in the first inning. Rhett Vaughan drove in one when Vaughan singled.

Piedmont Varsity Wildcats pulled away for good with two runs in the third inning. In the third, an error scored one run for Piedmont Varsity Wildcats and an error scored one run for Piedmont Varsity Wildcats.

Piedmont Varsity Wildcats put up five runs in the fifth inning. Piedmont Varsity Wildcats’s big bats in the inning were led by doubles by Reid Smith and Jackson Harriger, a single by Luke Hill, and an error on a ball put in play by Cole Girard.

Noah Smith got the start for Piedmont Varsity Wildcats. The righthander surrendered one run on four hits over five innings, striking out nine and walking zero.

Kage Zeller was on the pitcher’s mound for MacArthur Varsity Highlanders. The righty lasted four and a third innings, allowing ten hits and 11 runs while striking out seven and walking one.

Piedmont Varsity Wildcats totaled ten hits in the game. Harriger, Nicholas Elmhorst, and Smith each collected multiple hits for Piedmont Varsity Wildcats. Harriger went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead Piedmont Varsity Wildcats in hits.

Wildcats Advance to Regional Championship

Round 1: Santa Fe South vs Piedmont

Piedmont Varsity Wildcats earned the victory despite allowing Santa Fe South Saints Varsity to score six runs in the third inning.  Joaquin Villa, Javier Duran,  Juan Dominguez, Josue Rivera, and Isaac Olivas each had RBIs in the frame.

Piedmont Varsity Wildcats got things started in the first inning.  Hampton’s sac fly scored one run for Piedmont Varsity Wildcats.

Piedmont Varsity Wildcats took the lead for good with three runs in the fourth inning.  In the fourth Noah Aller singled on a 3-2 count, scoring one run and Steve Morales induced Noah Smith to hit into a fielder’s choice, but one run scored.

Piedmont Varsity Wildcats notched six runs in the fifth inning.  Piedmont Varsity Wildcats’ big inning was driven by walks by Jackson Harriger and Smith, singles by Logan Hill and Jakeb Koop, and a sac fly by Nicholas Elmhorst.

Cole Pruitt got the start for Piedmont Varsity Wildcats. The righthander went two innings, allowing four runs on one hit and striking out one. Noah Aller came out of the bull pen in relief for three and a third inning, allowing no runs, one hit, and striking out five.

Dominguez started the game for Santa Fe South Saints Varsity. The lefty surrendered six runs on three hits over two innings, striking out one.  Duran, Villa, Morales, and Olivas each entered the game as relief, throwing one and one-third innings, one inning, two-thirds of an inning, and one-third of an inning respectively.

Rhyder Drechsler led Piedmont Varsity Wildcats with two hits in three at bats.  Drechsler led Piedmont Varsity Wildcats with four stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with 16 stolen bases.

Round 2: Piedmont vs Lawton MacArthur

Piedmont Varsity Wildcats had all cylinders firing on offense on Friday, winning big over MacArthur Varsity Highlanders 9-3

Piedmont Varsity Wildcats got things moving in the first inning.  Noah Smith drew a walk, scoring one run.

Piedmont Varsity Wildcats notched four runs in the fourth inning.  Weston Thomas, Smith, and Logan Hill each had RBIs in the big inning.

Jakeb Koop toed the rubber for Piedmont Varsity Wildcats. The pitcher allowed seven hits and three runs over five innings, striking out eight.

Stephen Brown was on the mound for MacArthur Varsity Highlanders. The righthander allowed five hits and seven runs over five innings, striking out six.  Kage Zeller and Boux DeLong entered the game as relief, throwing one inning and one inning respectively.

Reid Smith went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Piedmont Varsity Wildcats in hits.  Piedmont Varsity Wildcats didn’t commit a single error in the field. Jackson Harriger had the most chances in the field with 14.

Piedmont Class 5A Region 1 Bracket

The region tournament will feature formidable opponents from various schools across Class 5A Districts 1 and 2. Teams such as your Piedmont Wildcats, Macarthur Highlanders, El Reno Indians, and Santa Fe South Saints are among the strong contenders that will descend upon Piedmont’s baseball diamond. These teams have their own history of success and will undoubtedly bring their A-game, determined to secure a spot in the state championships.

Hosting the Oklahoma Class 5A Region tournament gives the Piedmont Wildcats a distinct advantage. Playing on familiar territory allows the Wildcats to capitalize on their knowledge of the field, local conditions, and the support of their passionate fanbase. The energy in the stadium will undoubtedly be electric, with supporters rallying behind the Wildcats, spurring them on to victory.

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Class 5A Piedmont Region 1 Bracket

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Errors and Lack of Bats Lead to Loss

Piedmont Varsity Wildcats got on the board in the first inning when Weston Thomas hit a solo homer.

Sand Springs Sandites Varsity pulled away for good with three runs in the third inning.  In the third J Schlehuber doubled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run, K Campbell singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run, and G Elliot singled on the first pitch of the at-bat, scoring one run.

J Arnold was on the pitcher’s mound for Sand Springs Sandites Varsity. The fireballer allowed one hit and one run over one inning, striking out two and walking zero.

Noah Smith led things off on the mound for Piedmont Varsity Wildcats. The pitcher went two innings, allowing zero runs on three hits.  Thomas, Clayton Harrington, and Noah Aller each contributed in relief for Piedmont Varsity Wildcats.

Piedmont Varsity Wildcats launched one home run on the day. Thomas went yard in the first inning.

Thomas, Logan Hill, and Cole Girard each collected one hit to lead Piedmont Varsity Wildcats.

Sand Springs Sandites Varsity collected nine hits on the day.  Schlehuber and Elliot all collected multiple hits for Sand Springs Sandites Varsity.  Schlehuber went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead Sand Springs Sandites Varsity in hits.  Sand Springs Sandites Varsity was sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. C Graham had the most chances in the field with 12.

Koop With the CG and PoG

On Saturday, Piedmont Varsity Wildcats snagged a late lead and defeated Norman North Timberwolves Varsity 4-1.  The game was tied at one with Piedmont Varsity Wildcats batting in the top of the sixth when Ethen Swenson induced Jakeb Koop to hit into a fielder’s choice, but one run scored.

Piedmont Varsity Wildcats got things moving in the second inning, when Cole Girard doubled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run.

In the bottom of the fourth inning, Norman North Timberwolves Varsity tied things up at one when Robert Evans hit a solo homer.

Koop led things off on the pitcher’s mound for Piedmont Varsity Wildcats. Koop went seven innings, allowing one run on two hits and striking out seven.

Keller was on the pitcher’s mound for Norman North Timberwolves Varsity. Keller went three innings, allowing one run on two hits, striking out three, and walking zero.  Jaxon Hasty, Swenson, Michael Ridgway, and Terry Pursell entered the game as relief, throwing one inning, one inning, one inning, and one inning respectively.

Piedmont Varsity Wildcats saw the ball well today, racking up eight hits in the game.  Noah Smith and Girard each racked up multiple hits for Piedmont Varsity Wildcats.  Girard and Smith each collected two hits to lead Piedmont Varsity Wildcats.

Cats Fall to Memorial

Grant Brunner got the start for Edmond Memorial Varsity Bulldogs. The righty surrendered zero runs on one hit over three innings, striking out five and walking one.

Jackson Califano was on the hill for Piedmont Varsity Wildcats. The lefthander lasted three innings, allowing four hits and five runs while striking out one.  Cole Girard threw four innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Luke Hayes, Jakeb Koop, Andrew Goff, and Dalton Hampton each managed one hit to lead Piedmont Varsity Wildcats.

Loyd went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Edmond Memorial Varsity Bulldogs in hits.  Edmond Memorial Varsity Bulldogs didn’t commit a single error in the field. Jacob Williams had ten chances in the field, the most on the team.

Logan Hill With a Walk-Off to Win District

Piedmont Varsity Wildcats seized victory in dramatic walk-off fashion, thanks to a walk-off single at the end of the game to topple Carl Albert.  The game was tied at 12 with Piedmont Varsity Wildcats batting in the bottom of the seventh when Logan Hill singled on a 3-1 count, scoring one run.

Piedmont Varsity Wildcats collected ten hits and Carl Albert had nine in the high-scoring affair.

Carl Albert opened up an early lead in the second inning when an error scored one run for Carl Albert.

Carl Albert scored four runs in the second inning.  Brodie Hinson, Tanner Norman, and Hutch Russell all contributed in the big inning with RBIs.

Jackson Califano was on the hill for Piedmont Varsity Wildcats. The pitcher lasted two-thirds of an inning, allowing three hits and three runs while striking out one.

D Murphy started the game for Carl Albert. The bulldog allowed five hits and seven runs over four innings, striking out three.  Samuel Gonzalez and Jackson Fixico entered the game from the bullpen, throwing two innings and one-third of an inning respectively.

Piedmont Varsity Wildcats collected ten hits on the day.  Hill, Jakeb Koop, and Nicholas Elmhorst each racked up multiple hits for Piedmont Varsity Wildcats.  Elmhorst, Koop, and Hill each managed two hits to lead Piedmont Varsity Wildcats.

Carl Albert saw the ball well today, racking up nine hits in the game.  Norman, Russell, and Gonzalez each had multiple hits for Carl Albert.

Too Little Too Late for the Cats

Piedmont Varsity Wildcats fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 9-5 loss to Carl Albert on Monday.  Carl Albert scored on a single by Brodie Hinson, a groundout by Noah Evans, an error, and a wild pitch during D Murphy’s at bat in the first inning.

Carl Albert got things moving in the first inning, when Hinson singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run.

Piedmont Varsity Wildcats notched five runs in the sixth inning.  Piedmont Varsity Wildcats put the pressure on, lead by a single by Nicholas Elmhorst, a home run by Weston Thomas, and a double by Logan Hill.

Carl Albert scored four runs in the fourth inning.  Carl Albert batters contributing to the big inning included Chase Lashley, Tanner Norman, and Hutch Russell, all knocking in runs in the inning.

Kash Ferris led things off on the mound for Carl Albert. The fireballer lasted six innings, allowing four hits and five runs while striking out 13 and walking one.

Jakeb Koop was on the hill for Piedmont Varsity Wildcats. Koop went three and two-thirds innings, allowing eight runs on seven hits and striking out five.  Noah Smith threw two and a third innings out of the bullpen.

Piedmont Varsity Wildcats hit one home run on the day. Thomas had a dinger in the sixth inning.

Thomas, Elmhorst, Hill, and Smith each managed one hit to lead Piedmont Varsity Wildcats.

Carl Albert racked up nine hits in the game.  Hinson, Russell, and Samuel Gonzalez all collected multiple hits for Carl Albert.

Wildcats Tame the Zebras 10-1

Piedmont Varsity Wildcats had no trouble on offense today, winning big over 2023 Claremore Zebras Varsity 10-1

Piedmont Varsity Wildcats got things started in the first inning when Weston Thomas singled on the first pitch of the at-bat, scoring two runs.

Clayton Harrington was credited with the victory for Piedmont Varsity Wildcats. Harrington lasted five innings, allowing two hits and one run while striking out two.

Saxton Pickup was on the mound for the 2023 Claremore Zebras Varsity. The right-hander allowed one hit and four runs over one-third of an inning.  Tyson Grimett and Marcos Sallee entered the game from the bullpen, throwing three and a third innings and one-third of an inning respectively.

Thomas, Luke Hayes, Jackson Harriger, Luke Hill, Jackson Elliott, Dalton Hampton, and Noah Smith collected one hit to lead Piedmont Varsity Wildcats.  Piedmont Varsity Wildcats stole six bases during the game as two players stole more than one. Smith led the way with two.  Piedmont Varsity Wildcats was sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Reid Smith had the most chances in the field with seven.

Brazen Bockius led the 2023 Claremore Zebras Varsity with two hits in two at-bats.

Wildcats Shut Out the Demons

Weston Thomas had all the right stuff on Friday for Piedmont Varsity Wildcats, allowing zero runs and besting Duncan Varsity Demons by a score of 10-0

Jakeb Koop led Piedmont Varsity Wildcats to victory by driving in four runs.  Koop went 2-for-3 at the plate.  Koop drove in runs on a double in the third and a single in the fourth.

Piedmont Varsity Wildcats tallied five runs in the fourth inning.  The offensive onslaught by Piedmont Varsity Wildcats was led by Noah Smith, Koop, and Logan Hill, all driving in runs in the frame.

One bright spot for Duncan Varsity Demons was a single by Jeffry Cross in the first inning.

Thomas led things off on the mound for Piedmont Varsity Wildcats. The righty surrendered zero runs on two hits over five innings, striking out five and walking one.

Jayce Ramirez toed the rubber for Duncan Varsity Demons. The righty allowed three hits and five runs over three innings, striking out three.  Jaxon Simpson and Gabriel Murillo entered the game from the bullpen, throwing two-thirds of an inning and one-third of an inning respectively.

Piedmont Varsity Wildcats scattered five hits in the game.  Koop and Nicholas Elmhorst each had multiple hits for Piedmont Varsity Wildcats.  Elmhorst and Koop each collected two hits to lead Piedmont Varsity Wildcats.

Cross led Duncan Varsity Demons with two hits in two at bats.

Piedmont Wins Game 1 of the 5A Clash

Both teams were strong on the pitcher’s mound Thursday, but Piedmont Varsity Wildcats defeated MacArthur Varsity Highlanders 3-1. Piedmont Varsity Wildcats pitchers allowed just five hits to MacArthur Varsity Highlanders.

Piedmont Varsity Wildcats fired up the offense in the first inning when Karsen Christian’s wild pitch allowed one run to score for Piedmont Varsity Wildcats.

Noah Smith led things off on the mound for Piedmont Varsity Wildcats. Smith lasted five innings, allowing four hits and one run while striking out seven.

Christian started the game for MacArthur Varsity Highlanders. The righthander lasted five innings, allowing five hits and three runs while striking out nine and walking one.  Kage Zeller threw two innings in relief.

Cole Girard went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Piedmont Varsity Wildcats in hits.

Cats Shutout Irish for the Sweep

Piedmont Varsity Wildcats defeated Bishop McGuinness Varsity Irish 6-0 on Tuesday as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Noah Aller induced a double-play from Keller Anderson to finish off the game.

Piedmont Varsity Wildcats scored three runs in the seventh inning.  The offensive onslaught came from doubles by Nicholas Elmhorst and Weston Thomas and a triple by Luke Hill.

A single by Brett Jacobs in the first inning was positive for Bishop McGuinness Varsity Irish.

Jackson Califano led things off on the pitcher’s mound for Piedmont Varsity Wildcats. The lefty allowed four hits and zero runs over five and third innings, striking out seven.

Jacobs started the game for Bishop McGuinness Varsity Irish. The bulldog allowed eight hits and six runs over seven innings, striking out five and walking zero.

Piedmont Varsity Wildcats saw the ball well today, racking up eight hits in the game.  Noah Smith and Thomas all collected multiple hits for Piedmont Varsity Wildcats.  Thomas and Smith each managed two hits to lead Piedmont Varsity Wildcats.

Jacobs went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Bishop McGuinness Varsity Irish in hits.

Wildcats Win in Dramatic Fashion

A walk-off triple propelled Piedmont Varsity Wildcats to a decisive, dramatic victory over Bishop McGuinness Varsity Irish, 8-7.  The game was tied at seven with Piedmont Varsity Wildcats batting in the bottom of the eighth when Weston Thomas tripled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run.

Despite falling down by four runs in the third inning, Bishop McGuinness Varsity Irish tried to fight back.  Bishop McGuinness Varsity Irish scored seven runs in the failed comeback on a single by Damon Cochran in the fifth, an error in the fifth, a double by Cole Grundy in the sixth, a single by Jackson Cassil in the sixth, and a single by Brett Jacobs in the seventh.

Piedmont Varsity Wildcats got on the board in the first inning when Thomas tripled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run.

In the top of the seventh inning, Bishop McGuinness Varsity Irish tied things up at seven.  Jacobs drove in one when Jacobs singled.

Bishop McGuinness Varsity Irish scored three runs in the sixth inning.  Grundy and Cassil each had RBIs in the frame.

Noah Aller was the winning pitcher for Piedmont Varsity Wildcats. The lefty allowed zero hits and zero runs over one inning, striking out one and walking zero.  Noah Smith threw one and two-thirds innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Aidan Haworth led things off on the pitcher’s mound for Bishop McGuinness Varsity Irish. The pitcher surrendered seven runs on nine hits over five and a third innings, striking out three.  Conner Chambers threw two and a third innings in relief.

Jakeb Koop started the game for Piedmont Varsity Wildcats. The pitcher lasted five and a third innings, allowing six hits and six runs while striking out eight

Piedmont Varsity Wildcats totaled 12 hits.  Koop, Smith, Nicholas Elmhorst, and Thomas each managed multiple hits for Piedmont Varsity Wildcats.  Koop went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Piedmont Varsity Wildcats in hits.

Bishop McGuinness Varsity Irish racked up nine hits on the day.  Jacobs and Grundy each collected multiple hits for Bishop McGuinness Varsity Irish.  Jacobs led Bishop McGuinness Varsity Irish with three hits in four at-bats.  Bishop McGuinness Varsity Irish didn’t commit a single error in the field. Grundy had eight chances in the field, the most on the team.