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17 Mar - Washington-Lee
Down 4-0 after 2 ½ innings the Thomas Jefferson Colonials clawed back and held on for an exciting 5-4 win over the visiting Washington-Lee Generals in a non-District varsity baseball season opener for both squads.
Senior righthander Sam Costanzo took the hill for the Colonials against righthander Evan Howell of the Generals. Costanzo got off to a shaky start in the first. Generals' centerfielder Brian Nettles enticed a base on balls to lead off the game and moved to second on a wild pitch. Colonials' centerfielder Shane Warren made an outstanding running catch to deep centerfield for the first out, Nettles scampering back to second. Nettles stole third and scored the first run on a wild throw to the plate by second baseman Nick Bonard on a ground ball by left fielder Dan Abbate. Abbate moved to second on the error. First baseman Ian Metzger hit a ground ball single up the middle to drive in Abbate. A double by DH Charles Amazeen put runners on second and third. Metzger was thrown out at the plate, shortstop Greg Seroka to catcher Brad Blomstrom for the second out. Generals' shorstop Michael Berger ended the scoring in the first with a line drive, RBI single to left. The Generals led, 3-0.
The Colonials threatened in their half of the first. Warren led off with a ground ball single to right and advanced to third on a single by right fielder Robert Gerth. Gerth stole second. Costanzo hit a hard fly ball to right field and Warren was thrown out at the plate attempting to score. The replay showed that Warren's foot had touched the plate before the tag. First baseman Robert Simon took a called third strike to end the threat.
The Generals lead moved to 4-0 in the top of the third on a double to right centerfield by Abbate, a wild pitch, and a sacrifice fly to center by Amazeen.
The Colonials bounced back with 3 runs in the bottom of the third. After one out Warren singled and stole second. Gerth hit a ground ball single to right and Warren advanced to third and scored on Costanzo's line drive single to right center, Gerth moving to third. Howell balked in Gerth with Costanzo going to second. Costanzo scored on a two-out ground single to left by left fielder Dan Stewart. Stewart stole second but was stranded as DH Brian Cannon grounded to short to end the inning. The Generals led, 4-3.
The Colonials took the lead with 2 runs in the bottom of the fourth. After one out Seroka beat out an infield hit to short and stole second. Blomstrom induced a base on balls and both runners moved up on a passed ball. Warren stuck out for the second out but Howell's control failed him as both Seroka and Blomstrom scored on wild pitches. The Colonials held a 5-4 lead they would not relinquish.
Warren came in to relieve Costanzo in the top of the fifth and shut down the Generals on one hit over the last three innings. Costanzo earns the win and Warren the save.
Costanzo pitched 4 innings and allowed 4 runs (3 earned) on 5 hits. He struck out 4 and walked 2. Warren followed with 3 innings and allowed no runs, 1 hit, struck out 3, and walked 1. Howell pitched 5 innings and allowed 5 runs (earned) on 8 hits. He struck out 6 and walked 1. Abbate pitched 1 inning and allowed no runs, 1 hit, struck out 1, and walked none.
Warren and Gerth led the offense with 2 hits in 3 at bats and both scored a run. Cannon had 2 hits. Costanzo had a hit, run, and RBI. Stewart had a hit and RBI and Seroka had a hit and run scored. Blomstrom scored what proved to be the winning run.
Totals: Colonials 5 runs, 9 hits, 3 errors, and 4 left on base; Generals 4 runs, 7 hits, 0 errors, and 7 left on base.
The next Colonials game is another non-District game at home against Wakefield on Thursday, March 20. Game time is 6PM.

Great home opener, as Jefferson, down 4-0, comes back to beat Washington-Lee 5-4. Bryan Cannon, Robert Gerth, and Shane Warren each had 2 hits. With a strong relief effort by Shane Warren, starting pitcher Sam Costanzo comes away with the win.
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TJ's Warren does in W-L, with glove, arm
By S. Daniel Means, March 21, 2003, Connection Newspapers
After racking up a 4-0 lead in only 2 1/2 innings, the Washington-Lee Generals looked as if they would cruise on in with an opening-game victory in 2003, on the baseball diamond at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. That was before a sophomore with a familiar last name took the Colonials’ fate in his young hands and propelled the magnet school to a 5-4 non-district victory on Monday night in Annandale.
"We started off kind of shaky," said Shane Warren, the Colonials’ center fielder and relief pitcher, who garnered a save on the night. "We were nervous because we've only been able to get in two or three practices before this game."
That apprehension proved detrimental early in the game, as Generals center fielder Brian Nettles scored the first of three runs in the team’s first at-bat.
"After losing to Woodson, 19-2 in a scrimmage, and then when W-L jumped out on us 4-0, I didn't expect [to pull out the victory]," said second-year Colonials skipper Dan Pototsky.
The Jefferson coach said there was one thing he did expect in the school's first home game of the season — the play of Warren, his budding sophomore star.
"I was not surprised at that," said the coach of a second generation of sports stars named Warren, who was instrumental in the win.
For the past four years, Shane's older brother, Justin, was Mr. Colonial, as the all-district star lettered in three sports annually during his time on campus.
Shane, a 5-foot-8 inch, 160-pound 10th-grader said he only hopes he'll be as good as his brother, who made all-district teams in the three sports he participated in at Jefferson. "He was actually at the game," said Shane, as he spoke proudly of his idol/mentor. "He's home from Princeton on spring break."
After a double by W-L left-fielder Dan Abbate and a wild pitch by Jefferson starter Sam Costanzo, DH Charles Amazeen recorded the fourth and final run for the Generals on a sacrifice fly. But then the bat and the pitching arm of Warren took over, and the Colonials scored five unanswered runs to take the victory. In three innings of relief, Warren allowed no runs on one hit and notched three K's with one base on balls.
Even the elder former TJ star was impressed.
"I'm not at all surprised," said Justin Warren, as he spoke of his brother, younger by three years. Justin, who will attempt to walk onto the Princeton Tigers’ football team this fall, said he knew his brother would do well this year.
Generals head coach Doug Grove was unavailable for comment.

Baseball Roundup
John Keim, Journal Newspapers, 21.03.2003
COACH: Dan Pototsky (second year)
LAST YEAR: 9-11, district quarterfinalist
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Shane Warren (P/CF, So.), Sam Costanzo (P/CF, Sr.), Robert Simon (1B, Sr.)
KEEP AN EYE ON: Daniel Stewart (OF, Jr.), Will Averill (3B, So.), Robert Gerth (OF, So.)
OUTLOOK: The Colonials were inexperienced last year; they'll be young and inexperienced this year. So they've taken a long-term approach as six sophomores will likely start. The trick is maintaining confidence while trying to compete in the area's top district. They're still experimenting with who should play where.
Warren gives them a good starting point: he batted .300 as a freshman and was named the Colonials' most valuable player. He and Costanzo will be the top two pitchers.

24 March - COLONIALS CALM WARRIORS
Catcher Brad Blomstrom's two-out, bases-loaded clearing double in the bottom of the second proved to be the decisive blow as Thomas Jefferson beat Wakefield, 11-7, in a non-District game at Jefferson on Monday, March 24. Jefferson's record moves to 2-0.
Sophomore Robert Gerth took the hill in his first start for the Colonials. After striking out the Warriors' leadoff hitter he was greeted by a Texas-league double to right by shortstop Kyle Scott followed by a two-run blast to right centerfield by centerfielder Brad Beck. Gerth settled down and allowed a harmless single over the next 2 2/3 innings assisted by two stellar diving catches by Colonials' second baseman, Nick Bonard, one for a double play.
After the Warriors scored 2 runs in the top of the first the Colonials responded with 5 runs in their half of the frame. Wakefield starter Chris Guest did not get an out and was removed after pitching to 5 batters. Centerfielder Shane Warren led off with a base on balls and Gerth singled to right, Warren stopping at second. Jonathan Wills pinch ran for Gerth. Right fielder Sam Costanzo drove in Warren with a single to right, Wills stopping at second. First baseman Robert Simon received his first of three bases on balls to load the bases and designated hitter Brian Cannon was hit by a pitch to score Wills bases remaining loaded. Wakefield's right fielder Michael Chin came in to replace Guest and struck out Colonials' left fielder, Dan Stewart, looking on a pitch which appeared high and out of the strike zone. Shorstop Greg Seroka drove in Costanzo with a fielder's choice. Blomstrom bunted for a hit to drive in Simon and third sacker Will Averill singled to left to drive in Seroka and end the scoring. The Colonials led, 5-2.
In the bottom of the third after two outs Cannon singled up the middle and moved to second on a groundball to third by Stewart which was booted. Seroka grounded to first and Wakefield committed another error loading the bases. On a 1-0 pitch Blomstrom drove the ball over Beck's head in centerfield. Averill drove in Blomstrom with a double over the bag at third as the Colonials tallied 4 runs. The Colonials' lead jumped to 9-2.
Phil Moir replaced Gerth in the fourth. Catcher Alex Rossi led off with a double to the fence in left followed by first baseman Marshall Williams double down the right field line. After hitting third baseman Michael Chambers with a pitch the Colonials were aided by poor base running. DH Mikael Cangialosi routinely flied out to Costanzo who fired to second as Williams wandered off the bagged and was called out for failing to return in time. Moir got the final out Blomstrom to Simon. The Colonials led, 9-3.
Scott Brandt replaced Moir in the fifth and immediately ran into trouble. He hit the first man he faced and after one out gave up an infield hit, two bases on balls, and double in succession. He was aided by continued Wakefield base running miscues. Kyle Scott was thrown out attempting to steal third with one out and two on with Beck at the plate and Williams was thrown out attempting to score from second base on an Averill throwing error, Simon to Blomstrom to end the inning. After the dust cleared the Colonials lead was cut to 9-6.
The Colonials responded with 2 in the fifth. After one out Gerth reached on an infield hit and stole second. Costanzo followed with an infield hit Gerth moving to third. Gerth scored on an errant pick-off attempt by Rossi as Costanzo moved to second. After a walk to Simon, Brandt helped his own cause by singling to right to drive in Costanzo. The Colonials now led, 11-6.
Warren's diving catch in short centerfield to end the inning helped Brandt escape damage in the sixth. In the seventh 3 consecutive singles off Brandt after one out led to the final Warriors' run.
Jefferson totals: 11 runs, 11 hits, 1 error, and 8 left on base; Wakefield: 7 runs, 11 hits, 3 errors, and 6 left on base.
Gerth pitched 3 innings, allowed 2 runs (earned) on 5 hits, struck out 5, hit 1 batsman, and issued no bases on balls. He is credited with the win. Moir worked 1 inning, allowed 1 run (earned) on 2 hits, had no strikeouts nor bases on balls, and hit 1 batsman. Brandt finished with 3 innings, allowed 4 runs (earned) on 6 hits, struck out none, issued 2 bases on balls, and hit 1 batsman. Wakefield's Guest pitched to 5 batsmen, allowed 4 runs (earned) on 2 hits, issued 2 bases on balls, and hit 1 batsman. Chin pitched 5 innings and allowed 7 runs (2 earned) on 9 hits, struck out 5, issued 3 bases on balls, and hit 1 batsman. Williams finished with 1 inning, allowed no runs, no hits, struck out none, and walked none.
The bottom of the Colonials' order did the most damage. No. 8 in the order, Blomstrom, was 2-4 with a run and 4 RBIs. No. 9 in the order, Averill, was 2-4 with 2 RBIs. Gerth and Costanzo had 2 hits apiece and Costanzo scored 2 runs and had an RBI. Seroka was 1-4 with 2 runs scored and an RBI. Cannon was 1-3 with a run scored and RBI. Brandt was 1-1 with an RBI. Wakefield's leader was Williams with 3 hits and 3 RBIs. Beck was 2-3 with 3 runs and 2 RBI.s. Scott had 3 hits and scored a run.
The next game is Tuesday, March 25, at Oakton HS, a Concorde District game. Game time is 6:30PM.

Win #2 as Jefferson beats Wakefield 11-7. TJ hitters (2 hits each by Will Averill, Brad Blomstrom (4 rbi), Sam Costanzo, and Robert Gerth) provided ample runs for pitchers Robert Gerth, Phil Moir, and Scott Brandt.
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March 25 - COUGARS CLAW COLONIALS
Oakton's catcher Ed Jablonski's grand slam home run in the bottom of the third erased a 2-0 deficit as the Cougars handed Thomas Jefferson its first loss of the season and first loss in Concorde District play. Oakton right-handed starter Brad Keipe allowed 5 hits and went the distance for the 8-2 win at home on Tuesday.
The visiting Colonials opened the scoring in the first. Centerfielder Shane Warren singled between short and third and moved to second on a single to left by right fielder Robert Gerth. Starting right-handed pitcher Sam Costanzo forced Gerth at second as Warren moved to third. Warren scored and Costanzo moved to second on a wild pitch by Keipe. After first baseman Robert Simon popped to short for the second out designated hitter Brian Cannon singled to center to drive in Costanzo and went to second on Oakton's centerfielder Tim Cogswell's errant throw to the plate. Catcher Brad Blomstrom struck out swinging to end the inning.
Costanzo retired the first 5 batters he faced. With two outs in the Oakton second a single and base on balls put runners on first and second. Colonials' shortstop Greg Seroka booted a ground ball but recovered in time to throw out the Oakton runner attempting to score from second base.
Costanzo's base on balls in the second was a precursor of events to occur in the Oakton third. After one out Oakton's leadoff hitter and second baseman David Miller singled to center. Costanzo's control failed as he issued bases on balls to left fielder Taylor Billingsley and right fielder Jared Kubin to load the bases with no outs. Lefthander Warren was brought in to relieve Costanzo. On a 2-0 pitch Jablonski drove a ball over the fence in right centerfield for a 4-2 lead. The next two batters were retired.
Warren retired Oakton in order in the fourth. In the fifth the Cougar's Miller reached on an error by Seroka and moved to third on a bunt single by Billingsley when the Colonials failed to cover third base. Billingsley stole second and Miller scored as Colonial's catcher Brad Blomstrom's throw skipped into centerfield, Billingsley moving to third. Kubin drove in Billingsley with a single to right. The Cougars led, 6-2.
From the second inning through the sixth Keipe retired 15 of the 18 Colonials he faced.
Oakton finished their scoring in the sixth. Third baseman Chase Butler singled to right and scored on first baseman Kidwell's double. Kidwell was thrown out at third, Warren to third sacker Will Averill, trying to advance on the throw to the plate. Cogswell walked, stole second, and scored on second baseman Nick Bonard's fielding error. The Cougars led, 8-2.
The Colonials threatened in the last inning. Seroka reached base on an error by substitute first baseman Evan Fredrickson. Left fielder Dan Stewart struck out for the first out but Averill reached on an infield single, Seroka moving to second. Warren flied to left and Gerth to center to end the game.
Keipe pitched 7 innings and allowed 2 runs (earned) on 5 hits. He issued 1 base on balls and struck out 6. He threw 1 wild pitch and balked once. He claimed the win. Costanzo took the loss (1-1) with 2 1/3 innings pitched allowing 3 runs (earned) on 2 hits. He issued 3 bases on balls, struck out 1, and threw 1 wild pitch. Warren finished with 3 2/3 innings allowing 5 runs (3 earned) on 5 hits. He issued 1 base on balls and struck out 1.
Jablonski led Oakton with one hit, a home run, and 4 RBIs. Billingsley had a hit, scored 2 runs, and had an RBI. Kubin had a hit, scored a run, and had an RBI. Kidwell had a double and RBI and Miller had a hit and scored 2 runs. The Colonials' Warren had 2 hits and a run scored. Cannon had a hit and RBI and Costanzo scored a run. Gerth and Averill had a hit apiece.
Totals: Oakton 8 runs, 7 hits, 4 errors, and 4 left on base; Thomas Jefferson 2 runs, 5 hits, 6 errors, and 6 left on base. The Colonials are now 2-1.
The next Thomas Jefferson game is against Westfield at home on Friday, March 28. Game time is 6:30PM

Unkike the 1st two games when Jefferson fell behind early, then came back to win, TJ took an early lead, only to lose it and fall to Oakton 8-2. Shane Warren had 2 hits and Bryan Cannon had 2 rbi.
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28 Mar - Westfield
BULLDOGS CHASE COLONIALS
The visiting Westfield Bulldogs scored 5 unearned runs in the top of the seventh to blow open a close game and beat the Thomas Jefferson Colonials, 8-2, in a Concorde District game on Friday, March 28. Bulldogs' pitcher Louis Ullrich pitched a complete game allowing 2 hits. Pitcher Sam Costanzo took the hill for the Colonials.
Westfield opened the scoring in the first as right fielder Steven Ellis reached first on a strikeout and passed ball. He moved to second on a single by shortstop Brandon Snyder and moved to third after third baseman Mike Bokman was hit by a pitch. Ellis scored on a fielder's choice by second baseman Wes Stanley. Westfield led, 1-0.
The Colonials threatened in the bottom of the first when leadoff hitter and centerfielder Shane Warren doubled down the left field line but was stranded as the next three Colonials went down in order.
The Colonials took the lead in the bottom of the third. With one out third baseman Will Averill induced a base on balls from Ullrich and moved to second on Warren's ground ball single to second on a hit and run. That was the last hit Ullrich was to allow. Averill scored and Warren moved to third as right fielder Robert Gerth grounded to Snyder at shortstop who booted the ball into centerfield for an error. Gerth advanced to second on the throw from Westfield's centerfielder Chris Wilson to Bokman at third. Costanzo walked to load the bases. Warren scored on designated hitter Brian Cannon's sacrifice fly. First baseman Robert Simon struck out to end the inning. The Colonials led, 2-1.
The Bulldogs tied the game in the fourth. Designated hitter Matt Campbell led off with a single to short. Catcher Jason Bour followed with a single to left. Wilson moved both runners up with a sacrifice bunt. Costanzo struck out the next batter but issued consecutive bases on balls to Ellis and Snyder to force in a run.
Westfield took the lead for good in the fifth on a single by Stanley a passed ball and two wild pitches. The Bulldogs led, 3-2.
The Colonials had an opportunity to tie the game in the bottom of the fifth. Warren walked to lead off and moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by Gerth. After Costanzo fouled to first Cannon hit a hard ground ball headed for right field between first and second baseman Stanley. Stanley dove to his left, knocked the ball down, and recovered in time to throw out Cannon at first to end the inning.
In the seventh Costanzo issued a base on balls to Bokman followed by a single to Stanley. Gerth dropped Campbell's fly ball for a two-base error as Bokman and Stanley scored. Warren relieved Costanzo. Campbell moved to third on a single by Bour. Wilson went down swinging. Leftfielder Sam Hotchkiss singled to load the bases. Ellis popped to second. Snyder hit a 2-out double to right to clear the bases. The Westfield lead moved to 8-2.
With two outs in the Colonials' last at bat Warren reached on a base on balls the fourth time in four at bats he reached base. Gerth walked as Warren moved to second but Costanzo lined hard to right field to end the game.
Ullrich earned the win with 7 innings pitched. He allowed 2 runs (unearned) on 2 hits, struck out 6, and issued 5 bases on balls. Costanzo pitched 6 innings and took the loss (1-2). He allowed 6 runs (2 earned) on 7 hits, struck out 9, and issued 4 bases on balls. Warren pitched 1 inning, allowed 2 runs (unearned) on 3 hits, struck out 1 and walked none.
Westfiled was led by Snyder with 2 hits and 4 RBIs. Stanley had 2 hits, 2 runs, and an RBI. Bour had 2 hits and a run scored. For the Colonials Warren was 2-2 with 2 bases on balls. Cannon had the lone RBI.
Team totals: Westfield 8 runs, 10 hits, 2 errors, and 10 left on base; Jefferson 2 runs, 2 hits, 4 errors, and 7 left on base. Thomas Jefferson's record is now 2-2 for the season. Westfield advances to 3-1.
The next Colonials' game is scheduled for Monday, March 31 at Chantilly. Game time is 6:30PM.

In their District home opener, the Colonials kept it close until the last inning losing to Westfield 8-2. Shane Warren had 2 hits, Robert Gerth and Bryan Cannon each had a RBI.
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01 Apr - Chantilly
CHARGERS RAM COLONIALS
The Chantilly Chargers scored 7 runs in the bottom of the fourth to rout the visiting Thomas Jefferson Colonials, 11-1, in a Concorde District game on Tuesday, April 1. Starter and winner Brett Rembold and reliever Jimmy Holm combined to limit the Colonials to 4 hits. Colonials' starter Shane Warren took the loss.
After a scoreless inning and a half the Chargers scored 3 runs in the bottom of the second. Right fielder Scott Lambert singled to left, moved to third on a double over third base by designated hitter Holm, and scored as left fielder Dan Stewart threw the ball errantly into the infield. Holm advanced to third on a ground out and scored on a single to right by second baseman Bryan Parks. Parks stole second and scored on a throwing error by third baseman Andrew Junkin attempting to throw out first baseman Lucas Balderson on a ground ball.
Rembold held the Colonials to 2 hits over the first 3 innings striking out 6 of the 12 batters faced. Right fielder Robert Gerth singled in the first and shortsop Greg Seroka singled in the second.
The Colonials scored the lone run in their half of the fourth. First baseman Brian Cannon hit a wind blown double to right field and moved to third on Seroka's groundout to first. After catcher Will Averill fanned for the second out designated hitter Robert Simon doubled to left to drive in Cannon. Pinch runner Eric Magenheimer moved to third on a pickoff attempt throwing error by Chargers' catcher Bill Cushman but was stranded as Stewart struck out to end the inning.
In the bottom of the inning Parks reached on an error by Seroka. Leadoff hitter and shortstop Jason Klein singled to left as did Balderson to load the bases. Rembold forced Parks at home Junkin to Averill. With one out third baseman Brian Gould singled, Cushman singled, and Lambert doubled accounting for 4 runs. Pitcher Scott Brandt relieved Warren and was met with an RBI single by Holm. After a strikeout Holm ended the scoring with a 2-RBI single to center. The Chargers led, 10-1.
Holm relieved Rembold in the fifth and retired the Colonials in order.
The game ended in the bottom of the fifth due to the 10 run rule. Balderson reached on an error by Sam Costanzo who moved to third from centerfield. Rembold singled and Gould walked to load the bases. Reliever Doug Erickson replaced Brandt. On a 1-2 pitch Cushman ended the contest with a single driving in Balderson.
Rembold pitched 4 innings, allowed 1 run (earned), on 4 hits, struck out 8, and issued 1 base on balls. Holm pitched 1 inning, allowed no runs, no hits, struck out 1 and walked none. Warren (0-1) pitched 3 1/3 innings, allowed 9 runs (7 earned), on 11 hits, struck out 4, and walked none. Brandt followed with 2/3 innings, allowed 2 runs (1 earned), 3 hits, struck out none, and issued 1 base on balls. Erickson pitched to 1 batter and allowed 1 hit.
Chantilly's offense was led by Lambert with 3-3, 2 runs scored, and 2 RBIs. Parks was 2-3, 1 run scored, and 3 RBIs. Klein, Balderson, Holm, and Cushman had 2 hits apiece. The Colonials offense consisted of hits by Gerth, Cannon, Seroka, and Simon. Simon had the RBI and Cannon the run scored.
Totals: Chantilly, 11 runs, 15 hits, 1 error, and 6 left on base; Thomas Jefferson 1 run, 4 hits, 6 errors, and 4 left on base.
The Colonials record drops to 2-3. Chantilly moves to 3-2.
The Colonials next game is a non-District contest at Falls Church on Thursday, April 3. Game time is 6PM.

In a game worth forgetting, Jefferson loses to Chantilly 11-1 in a shortened 5 inning game. TJ was limited to 4 hits - Robert Gerth, Greg Seroka, Robert Simon (double) and Bryan Cannon (double).
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03 Apr - Falls Church
COLONIALS RACE PAST JAGUARS
Thomas Jefferson's Robert Gerth pitched a complete game 3-hit shutout as the visiting Colonials defeated the Falls Church Jaguars, 9-0, in a non-District game on Thursday, April 3. Only 6 balls reached the outfield and over half of the 21 outs recorded were on ground balls. No Jaguar runner reached second base in the ballgame. Steve Johnson took the hill for the Jaguars.
Centerfielder Shane Warren led off the game with a single to center, the first of his three hits. On a hit and run Gerth grounded to second baseman Kevin McGunnigle who booted the ball as both runners were safe. Warren and Gerth moved up on a passed ball. Left fielder Brian Cannon fanned for the first out but first baseman Greg Seroka hit a sacrifice fly to center to drive in Warren. Third baseman Sam Costanzo flew out to center to end the inning. The Colonials led, 1-0.
In the third after one out Warren induced a base on balls and stole second. With 2 outs Cannon doubled to right centerfield to drive in Warren. Seroka popped to the pitcher to end the threat. The Colonials lead moved to 2-0.
During the first three innings Gerth retired the first 8 men he faced. The first Jaguar to reach base was designated hitter J.P. Klingenberg who reached on a Costanzo fielding error. The first hit for the Jaguars was a single to right by first baseman Danny Birnbaum in the fourth. He was erased at second on a groundball by Falls Church shortstop Jose Rosario, shortstop Andrew Junkin to second baseman Nick Bonard. Gerth picked Rosario off first for the final out of the inning.
After one out in the fifth Warren singled to short and stole second. On a pickoff attempt Johnson threw the ball into centerfield and Warren moved to third. He scored on a Gerth groundball out to short. The Colonials held a 3-0 lead.
The Colonials added 2 runs in the sixth. Seroka hit a Texas-league single to right to open the inning and stole second base. Costanzo moved him to third on an infield out to second base. Catcher Brad Blomstrom lined a single off Johnson's chest to drive in Seroka. Jonathan Wills ran for Blomstrom and stole second. He moved to third on designated hitter Robert Simon's double just behind the bag at third. Right fielder Will Averill drove in a run on a fielder choice to short. Averill stole second, moved to third on a passed ball, and was thrown out at the plate attempting to score on a passed ball. The Colonials led, 5-0.
With two out in the sixth the Jaguars' tallied the second hit. Leadoff hitter and centerfielder Jeff Newells hit a ball over Cannon's head in left. Newell was thrown out trying to stretch the hit into a double, Cannon to Junkin to Bonard.
The Colonials broke the game open with 4 runs in the seventh. Warren lined a single to center and stole second his third stolen base of the game. He moved to third on an infield single by Gerth. Ryan Weeks relieved Johnson for the Jaguars. Cannon greeted him with an RBI single to left, Gerth moving to third. Seroka doubled over the bag at third to drive in Gerth, Cannon moving to third. Cannon scored on a single to right by pinch hitter Scott Brandt, Seroka moving to third. Seroka scored the final run on a double play ball by pinch hitter Doug Erickson. Colonials led, 9-0.
The Jaguars opened the seventh as Johnson reached on an error. He was erased in a Junkin to Bonard to Seroka double play. Rosario singled with two outs but was stranded as third baseman Francis Solomon flew out to Warren to end the game.
Gerth (2-0) went 7 innings, allowed no runs, 3 hits, struck out 1, and walked none. Johnson pitched 6 innings, allowed 7 runs (6 earned), struck out 3, and issued 3 bases on balls. Weeks pitched 1 inning, allowed 2 runs (earned), struck out none, and walked none.
Warren was 3-3, scored 4 runs, and stole 3 bases. Seroka was 2-3 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored. Cannon was 2-4 with 2 RBIs and 1 run scored. Gerth, Blomstrom, and Brandt had a hit and RBI apiece. Simon had a double and Wills and Stewart scored a run apiece. Averill had an RBI. For the Jaguars Newell, Birnbaum, and Rosario were 1-3.
Totals: Colonials 9 runs, 11 hits, 2 errors, and 4 left on base; Falls Church 0 runs, 3 hits, 2 errors, and 2 left on base.
The Colonials even their record at 3-3. The Jaguars drop to 2-2 with their first shutout loss of the season.
The next Colonials' game is Friday, April 4, at home against Concord District foe South Lakes. Game time is 6:30PM.

Jefferson beats Falls Church 9-0 behind hot bats and Robert Gerth's 3 hitter. TJ was led by Shane Warren (3-3, BB, 4 runs, 3 SB's), Greg Seroka (2 hits, 2 runs, 2 rbi), and Bryan Cannon (2 hits, 2 runs, 1 rbi).
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College Stars
BRIAN MCNALLY ,Journal Newspapers, 04.04.2003
Johns Hopkins sophomore Mike Durgala (Jefferson '01) capped a four-run Blue Jays rally in the fifth inning of a 5-1 victory at home over No. 26 Ithaca with an RBI infield single. It was the first win in Hopkins' doubleheader sweep of Ithaca on March 23. The Blue Jays improved to 4-0 against ranked Division III teams on the season with the win, 11-2 overall.
Durgala hit his fourth homer on March 18 in a 4-3 win over Widener.

04 Apr - SEAHAWKS NIP COLONIALS
The visiting South Lakes Seahawks scored single runs in the third and fouth innings to slip past the Thomas Jefferson Colonials, 2-0.
Colonials' starting pitcher Sam Costanzo pitched a complete game 2-hitter, struck out a career high 10 batters, but took the loss as Seahawks' starter Jon Francis matched the effort with a 2-hitter of his own.
The Seahawks threatened in the first. After one out shortstop Ben Jennings induced a base on balls and moved to second on a wild pitch. Left fielder Asher Demme grounded to first baseman Greg Seroka to move Jennings to third but first baseman Dan Smith struck out to end the inning.
The Colonials had a threat in the first. Centerfielder Shane Warren led off with a base on balls. Warren stole second. After one out left fielder Bryan Cannon hit a ground ball to Jennings whose perfect throw was dropped by Smith for an error, Warren advancing to third. Seroka hit a line drive caught by Jennings who doubled Cannon off first to end the inning.
In the third Costanzo walked third baseman Nick Oris to start the inning. Oris stole second. After a strike out and pop to shortstop Andrew Junkin Jennings hit a ground ball to Junkin which he booted, Oris moving to third. Demme followed with a ground ball to short also misplayed by Junkin and the Seahawks had the first run as Oris scored. Costanzo struck out Smith to end the inning. The Seahawks led, 1-0.
The Seahawks scored again in the fourth on a base on balls to catcher Peter Newman, a stolen base by pinch runner Adam Blake, and a single to center by Oris. Seahawks led, 2-0.
The Colonials biggest threat was in the bottom of the fourth. Cannon and Seroka led off the inning with walks. Costanzo followed with a ground ball to Jennings who turned it into a double play as Cannon moved to third. Catcher Brad Blomstrom struck out to end the inning.
The Colonials ended the game with a mild threat in the seventh. After two outs second baseman Nick Bonard walked, his third base on balls in 3 at bats, and moved to second on an infield single by Warren. Right fielder Robert Gerth ended the game with a hard hit ball to Demme in left.
Costanzo (1-3) pitched 7 innings, allowed 2 runs (1 earned) on 2 hits, struck out 10, and issued 4 bases on balls. He had at least 1 strikeout in every inning. Francis pitched 7 innings, allowed 0 runs on 2 hits, struck out 6, and issued 7 bases on balls.
The Colonials Warren had 1 hit and 2 bases on balls. Cannon had a hit and base on balls. Bonard had 3 bases on balls. The Seahawks Oris was 1-2 with an RBI and run scored. Jennings had one hit and Blake scored a run.
Totals: South Lakes 2 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, and 5 left on base; Colonials 0 runs, 2 hits, 5 errors, and 8 left on base.
The Colonials drop to 3-4.
The Colonials next game is on Tuesday, April 8, at Centreville HS. Game time is 6:30PM.

Sam Costanzo pitches a beautiful 2 hitter, but Jefferson bats were cold as they lose to South lakes 2-0. The Colonials could only generate 2 hits (Shane Warren and Bryan Cannon).
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BASEBALL NOTEBOOK
By JOHN KEIM Journal staff writer, 10.04.2003
Jefferson growing, learning
With six sophomores playing key roles, Jefferson knew this season was more about growth than wins. Turns out the Colonials are getting a little of both.
Jefferson is 3-0 outside the Concorde District; 0-4 in it. But the Colonials are optimistic based on the results.
"We're making progress," Jefferson coach Dan Pototsky said. "We've been in all the games so far. It's a gradual thing."
South Lakes beat Jefferson, 2-0, last week as Colonials senior pitcher Sam Costanzo pitched a two-hitter and struck out 10. Westfield defeated Jefferson, 8-2, but what Pototsky liked is that it was 2-2 in the fifth.
Five sophomores have received at least 17 at-bats, led by Shane Warren, who is batting .500. Two other sophomores, designated hitter/utility player Bryan Cannon and pitcher Robert Gerth, nearly didn't make the varsity. But Cannon is hitting .421, and Gerth is 1-0 with a 1.40 ERA and batting .292. Costanzo is 1-3 with a 3.26 ERA.
The Colonials are scheduled to play Centreville and Herndon this week. They'll play in a round robin wood bat tournament next week at Jefferson.

Sam Costanzo pitches a beautiful 2 hitter, but Jefferson bats were cold as they lose to South lakes 2-0. The Colonials could only generate 2 hits (Shane Warren and Bryan Cannon). Sports Combine

12 Apr - Wood Bat Tourney
COLONIALS PLUCK EAGLES
Thomas Jefferson southpaw Shane Warren handcuffed the Edison Eagles with a 2-hit shutout as the Colonials won the second game of the Thomas Jefferson Wood Bat Tournament, 7-0, on Saturday, April 12. In the first game the West Potomac Wolverines beat the Falls Church Jaguars, 4-1.
Jefferson opened the scoring as the visiting team in the top of the first. Leadoff hitter Warren singled sharply to left and stole second. Centerfielder Robert Gerth struck out looking but Eagles' catcher Chad Spears dropped the third strike. Warren broke for third on the drop and was safe at third. First baseman Bryan Cannon hit a line drive single to right to drive in Warren. Cannon stole second and scored on a throwing error by Edison shortstop Ben Stokes on a grounder off the bat of Jefferson third baseman Sam Costanzo.
The Colonials led, 2-0.
The Colonials scored 3 more in the second. Left fielder Daniel Stewart lined a single to right and moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by right fielder Will Averill. When Edison catcher Spears' throw sailed into right field attempting to get Averill at first Stewart advanced to third. The Eagles starting pitcher Brian Beurete balked in Stewart and Averill went to second, advanced to third on a grounder by second baseman Nick Bonard, and scored on a groundout to first by Warren. With two outs Gerth was hit by a pitch, stole second, and scored on an RBI single to left by Cannon his second RBI of the game. The Colonials 5-0 lead would not be challenged.
In the fourth the Colonials took a 6-0 lead. Averill led off with a single to right centerfield and went all the way to third on a sacrifice bunt by Bonard as no Eagle covered third after the throw to first. Averill scored on an infield out by Warren his second RBI of the game.
Warren had allowed only a harmless single in the second through 3 innings. In the bottom of the fourth Eagles' pitcher Beurete lined a double just inside the line in left field but was stranded when second baseman Andrew Donahoe struck out, designated hitter Matt Heislup flew out to Stewart, and third baseman Jason White grounded out to Colonials' shortstop Greg Seroka.
The Colonials ended their scoring in the sixth. Stewart doubled to left centerfield for his third hit of the contest. Averill followed with a base on balls. Pinch hitter Scott Brandt hit a soft line drive to Eagles' first baseman David King who got the out at first but launched a throw over the third baseman's head in an attempt to get Stewart moving to third. Stewart scored on the throwing error and Averill moved to second but was stranded as Warren grounded out and Gerth flew out. The Colonials led, 7-0.
The Eagles threatened to score in the bottom of the seventh as Warren issued bases on balls to Donohoe and Heislup to open the inning. Warren got White to ground to third baseman Eric Magenheimer who forced Donohoe for the first out. Warren got Eagles' right fielder Thomas Gibbs to ground to second baseman Brandt who forced White at second, Heislup moving to third. Stokes ended the game with a fly out to Averill in right.
Warren (1-1) pitched 7 innings, allowed no runs on 2 hits, struck out 8, and issued 2 bases on balls. He lowered his ERA to 3.88. Beurete took the loss. He pitched 7 innings, allowed 7 runs (5 unearned), 8 hits, struck out 6, and issued 1 base on balls.
Stewart led the Colonials' offense with 3-3 and 2 runs scored. Cannon was 2-4 with a run scored and 2 RBIs. Warren was 1-4 with a run scored and 2 RBIs. Averill was 1-1 with 2 runs scored, a base on balls, and sacrifice. Costanzo was 1-3. The Colonials stole 3 bases in 5 attempts. They shattered 4 wood bats in the game, possibly a new school record.
Beurete and Heislup had the only hits for the Edison Eagles.
Totals: Jefferson 7 runs, 8 hits, 1 error, and 4 left on base; Edison 0 runs, 2 hits, 4 errors, and 4 left on base.
The Colonials record is now 4-4. The Colonials host West Potomac in the next tourney game at Thomas Jefferson on Monday, April 14. Game time is Noon. Edison vs. Falls Church is the 3PM game.
On Tuesday, April 15, it will be Falls Church vs. Jefferson and Edison vs. West Potomac Noon and 3PM., respectively.
On Wednesday, April 16 the tournament will end with the Consolation Game at Noon and the Finals at 3PM.

Jefferson beats Edison 7-0 in their spring tournament opener. Shane Warren pitches a 2-hit shutout. Dan Stewart goes 3 for 3 (double, 2 runs), Bryan Cannon ( 2 hits, 2 rbi), Will Averill (2 runs), and Shane Warren (2 rbi) provided the offense. Sports Combine

WOLVERINES EDGE COLONIALS
The West Potomac Wolverines eked out a 2-1 win over the Thomas Jefferson Colonials to run their record to 2-0 in the Thomas Jefferson Wood Bat Tournament on Monday, April 14. The Colonials dropped to 1-1 in the tourney. In the second contest of the day Falls Church topped Edison, 3-1.
Colonials' starting pitcher Sam Costanzo had another tough loss as he allowed only 3 hits. The Colonials managed 5 hits but only one run. Wolverines' pitcher Paul Donaldson got the win and Larry Greene pitched one inning for the save.
The Wolverines put one on the board in the top of the second. With two strikes catcher Bryan Russo hit a Texas-league single to right. Third baseman Larry Greene attempted to advance him with a bunt but fouled to Colonials' catcher Brad Blomstrom. Russo took it upon himself to steal second and moved to third on a passed ball. He scored on an infield out by left fielder Thomas Parker. Costanzo issued a base on balls and hit two batsmen in the inning to load the bases but dodged a bullet by striking out shortstop John Walker to end the inning. The Wolverines led, 1-0.
In the first two innings the Colonials had two runners picked off first base to prevent any offensive rallies. In the third right fielder Will Averill bunted for a hit and moved to second on a sacrifice by second baseman Nick Bonard. He was stranded at second as Blomstrom and centerfielder Shane Warren flew out.
The Wolverines and Colonials had scoring opportunities in the third, fourth, and fifth innings but neither team could capitalize. Still trailing 1-0 the Colonials best scoring chance occurred in the bottom of the fifth. Left fielder Daniel Stewart lined a sharp single to center to open the inning. On a perfect hit and run Averill grounded a hit into right field and Stewart advanced to third. Averill moved to second on the throw attempting to get Stewart at third. Third baseman Robert Gerth took a called third strike for the first out and Blomstrom fouled to first. The Wolverines intentionally walked Warren to load the bases and pitch to Bonard. The Colonials countered with pinch hitter Robert Simon who hit a hard one-hopper to second to end the inning.
The Wolverines got what turned out to be the decisive run in the sixth. Leading off the inning Donaldson induced a Costanzo base on balls. After two strikeouts centerfielder Nick Weygandt doubled over Stewart's head in left to drive in Donaldson. The Wolverines led, 2-0.
The Colonials put a run across in the sixth. First baseman Brian Cannon singled to left. Shortstop Greg Seroka reached on an error by Walker, Cannon reaching second. Costanzo hit a ground ball to first baseman Matt Long whose throw hit Seroka in the back going to second. All runners were safe on the error. Stewart struck out swinging for the first out. Averill grounded out to short with Cannon scoring and Seroka and Costanzo moving up. Gerth took a called third strike to end the inning. The Wolverines lead was cut to 2-1.
Greene relieved in the seventh and retired the Colonials in order to end the game.
Costanzo (1-4) pitched 7 innings, allowed 2 runs on 3 hits, struck out 9, issued 5 bases on balls, and hit 3 batsmen. He lowered his ERA to 2.92. Donaldson went 6 innings, allowed 1 run on 5 hits, struck out 5, issued 2 bases on balls, and hit one batter. Greene pitched 1 inning, allowed no runs or hits, struck out 2 and walked none.
Averill led the Colonials' offense going 2-3 with the sole RBI. Cannon was 1-2 with a run scored. Costanzo and Stewart were 1-3. For the Wolverines Weygandt was 1-3 with the game-winning RBI. Russo was 1-3 with a run scored and Walker was 1-4. Parker was 0-3 with an RBI.
Totals: West Potomac 2 runs, 3 hits, 2 errors, and 10 left on base; Jefferson 1 run, 5 hits, 1 error, and 7 left on base.
The standings in the tourney: West Potomac, 2-0; Jefferson, 1-1; Falls Church, 1-1; and Edison, 0-2.
On Tuesday, April 15, Falls Church faces Jefferson at Noon and Edison plays West Potomac at 3PM.

For the second consecutive outing, Sam Contanzo pitches well (3 hitter), but again takes the loss as Jefferson loses to West Potomac 2-1 in the Jefferson wooden bat spring tournament. Will Averill provided 2 hits and the only rbi. Sports Combine

COLONIALS MANGLE JAGUARS
Four Thomas Jefferson Colonials pitchers combined on a 4-hitter and the Colonials pounded out a season high 14 hits as they routed the Falls Church Jaguars, 9-0, in the Thomas Jefferson Wood Bat Tournament on Tuesday, April 15. It was the third tourney game for each team. Jefferson is now 2-1 and Falls Church is 1-2. Falls Church will meet Edison (0-3) in the Consolation Game of the tournament and Jefferson will face West Potomac (3-0) in the Final.
This was the second meeting of Jefferson and Falls Church within two weeks with the same result.
Robert Gerth started on the hill for the Colonials against Kevin McGunnigle of the Jaguars. Gerth got through the first with two outs and runners on first and second by getting his counterpart to ground back to him for the final out.
In the bottom of the first centerfielder Shane Warren lined a single off the glove of McGunnigle. He moved to second on right fielder Will Averill's fielder's choice, stole third, and scored on a single to center by second baseman Nick Bonard. The Colonials led, 1-0.
The Colonials scored 2 more in the second. After 2 outs catcher Brad Blomstrom induced a walk. Courtesy runner Jonathan Wills stole second and scored on designated hitter Ryan Comes' towering drive to the base of the fence in left field on his first at bat of the season. Comes moved to third on a wild pitch and scored on Warren's infield single. The Colonials led, 3-0.
Gerth gave up only 2 hits in the 3 innings he pitched and was replaced by Scott Brandt. After a leadoff double by McGunningle Brandt settled down and retired the next 3 Jaguar batters in order. The Colonials exploded for 4 runs in the bottom of the fourth.
First baseman Bryan Cannon singled to left and after one out moved to third on third baseman Sam Costanzo's Texas-league double down the right field line. Left fielder Daniel Stewart walked to load the bases. Shortstop Greg Seroka hit a double play ground ball but Jaguar's shortstop Jose Rosario dropped the toss as he stepped on second. Cannon scored and the bases remained loaded. Blomstrom singled up the middle to drive in Costanzo and Stewart, Seroka moving to second. Wills ran for Blomstrom. Comes singled to deep left field to drive in Seroka to end the scoring. The Colonials never looked back from the 7-0 lead.
The Colonials scored another in the fourth on a single and stolen base by Cannon and a single to left by Costanzo and another run in the fifth off Jaguars' reliever Ryan Weeks on a Wills infield hit, a wild pitch, and two ground ball outs with Warren getting the RBI.
After 2 scoreless innings Seroka made his first mound appearance of the season relieving Brandt and with the help of left fielder Eric Magenheimer's double play off the bat of Jaguar pinch hitter Jamil Farque got through the sixth with no runs scored.
Averill also made his first mound appearance of the season in the seventh and struck out the side with two bases on balls sandwiched in between.
Gerth pitched 3 innings, allowed no runs, 2 hits, struck out none, and walked one. Brandt (1-0) pitched 2 innings, allowed no runs, 2 hits, struck out none, and walked none. Seroka pitched 1 inning, allowed no runs, no hits, struck out none, and walked one. Averill pitched 1 inning, allowed no runs, no hits, struck out 3, and walked 2. The Jaguars' McGunnigle pitched 4 innings, allowed 8 runs (7 earned), on 11 hits, struck out none, and issued 2 bases on balls. Weeks pitched 2 innings, allowed 1 run on 3 hits, struck out 1, and issued 2 bases on balls.
The Colonials were led by Comes who was 2-3 with a run scored and 2 RBIs. Cannon was 2-3 with 2 runs scored. Wills was 2-2 with 2 runs scored. Blomstrom was 1-1 with 2 RBIs. Warren was 2-4 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBIs. Costanzo was 2-3 with a run scored and an RBI. Stewart, Bonard, and Simon had a hit apiece. For the Jaguars Steve Johnson was 2-3 and McGunnigle and Francis Solomon had a hit apiece.
Totals: Jefferson 9 runs, 14 hits, 1 error, and 9 left on base; Falls Church 0 runs, 4 hits, 1 error, and 8 left on base.
The Colonials season record is now 5-5.
The Consolation Game will be played at Noon on Wednesday, April 16, followed by the Final at 3PM.

In a 14 hit attack Jefferson beats Falls Church 9-0 in the Jefferson Wooden Bat Spring Tournament. Bryan Cannon, Ryan Comes, Sam Constanzo, Shane Warren, and Jonathan Wills all contributed 2 hits. Sports Combine

COLONIALS WIN WOOD BAT TOURNEY
Thomas Jefferson Colonials' designated hitter Ryan Comes' induced base on balls with the bases loaded off West Potomac reliever Larry Greene with one out in the sixth opened the floodgates as the Colonials scored 6 runs to defeat the Wolverines, 8-2, and walk away with the Thomas Jefferson Wood Bat Tournament championship.
The Wolverines entered the final with a 3-0 tournament record, having previously defeated the Colonials, 2-1, and wins against Falls Church and Edision. The Colonials entered the final with a 2-1 record having beaten Edison, 7-0, and Falls Church, 9-0. Falls Church defeated Edison, 4-2, in the Consolation game.
The Colonials' Shane Warren (2-1) scattered 6 hits en route to a complete game win. The Wolverines' Jimmy Fernandes took the loss.
The Colonials had the first excellent scoring opportunity in the top of the second as Fernandes loaded the bases on consecutive walks to left fielder Daniel Stewart, shortstop Greg Seroka, and catcher Brad Blomstrom with two outs. Comes grounded sharply to Wolverines' shortstop John Walker who dove to stop the grounder at second and touched the bag to end the inning.
The Wolverines scored in the second. After 2 outs Colonials' third baseman Sam Costanzo' throwing error allowed catcher Bryan Russo to reach first and he scored on left fielder Thomas Parker's double to right field. Warren struck out Greene to end the inning.
Fernandes' wildness caught up with him in the fourth. Second baseman Nick Bonard opened with a base on balls. After Costanzo flew out Stewart induced his second base on balls. Seroka singled to center for the Colonials' first hit as Bonard moved to third and Stewart to second. Blomstrom followed with a 2-RBI double to left centerfield Seroka moving to third. With a drawn in infield Comes grounded to Walker who threw Seroka out at the plate as Blomstrom moved to third. Warren popped to center to end the inning. The Colonials led, 2-1.
Warren struck out the side in the fourth. A pivotal played occurred in the Wolverines' half of the fifth. Parker led off with a single to left and advanced to second on a sacrifice. With the tying run on second first baseman Nichols drove a ball to deep right caught on the run by Will Averill. Averill threw a relay to Bonard who tossed to Seroka at second to appeal Parker left early. The umpire called Parker out at second to end the inning and the threat. The Colonials maintained the 2-1 lead.
In the decisive sixth Costanzo led off with a single to center. Stewart followed with a weak pop toward third that Greene dived for but could not come up with the ball. No one covered third and heads-up base running by Costanzo and Stewart put Colonials runners at second and third on the infield hit. After one out Blomstrom induced his second base on balls to load the bases. Fernandes was finished and relieved by hard-throwing Greene. His first two pitches to Comes were fastballs for two strikes. Comes worked the count to 2-2 and fouled off the next pitch. Comes won the battle inducing a full-count walk to drive in Costanzo. After an infield fly out Averill kept the rally alive with a 2-RBI ground single to right scoring Stewart and pinch runner Jonathan Wills. Gerth running for Comes moved to second. Cannon singled to right and it appeared that right fielder Greg Schmidt's throw beat Gerth to the plate but Russo dropped the ball. Gerth never touched the plate and danced around Russo to score as Russo could not locate nor hold onto the ball. Averill and Cannon moved to third and second, respectively. Robert Simon pinch hit for Bonard and came through with a clutch hit to left to drive in Averill and Cannon and end the scoring. The Colonials took an 8-1 lead.
The Wolverines tallied one in the sixth on an error and single to left by pinch hitter Mike Harrington. Warren held them to two harmless singles in the seventh and struck out Walker to end the game.
The Colonials' Averill, Blomstrom, and Simon had a hit and 2 RBIs apiece. Stewart was 1-2 with 2 runs scored. Seroka was 1-3 and Costanzo and Cannon were 1-4. Comes and Cannon had an RBI apiece and Averill, Cannon, Bonard, Costanzo, Wills, and Gerth scored a run. For the Wolverines Parker was 2-3 with an RBI. Harrington was 1-1 with an RBI and Schmidt, Greene, and Nichols had a hit apiece. Russo and McGee scored runs.
Warren pitched 7 innings, allowed 2 runs (both unearned) on 6 hits, struck out 7, hit one batsman, and walked none. Fernandes pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowed 5 runs (earned) on 4 hits, struck out 1 and issued 6 bases on balls. Greene finished with 1 2/3 innings, allowed 3 runs (2 earned) on 3 hits, struck out 1, and walked 1.
Totals: Jefferson 8 runs, 7 hits, 2 errors, and 6 left on base; West Potomac 2 runs, 6 hits, 1 error, and 6 left on base.
The Colonials record moves to 6-5, 6-1 in non-District games and 0-4 in the Concorde District.
The Colonials next game is against Concorde District rival Centreville on Monday, April 21, at Centreville. Game time is 6:30PM.

Jefferson beats West Potomac 8-2 to win the Jefferson Wooden Bat Spring Baseball Tournament. Shane Warren goes the distance to pick up the win (no earned runs, 7 K's, no BB's). Will Averill, Brad Blomstrom and Robert Simon each contribute 2 rbi. Sports Combine

Host Jefferson wins wood bat tourney
Six-run sixth keys Colonials win over Wolverines
By BRIAN MCNALLY Journal staff writer, 17.04.2003
Four area baseball teams spent the past five days playing the sport the way they do in the big leagues.
Jefferson, Falls Church, West Potomac and Edison each played four games over five days at the Jefferson Spring Break Tournament, hitting with the wooden bats used by professional baseball teams instead of their normal aluminum bats.
In the end, it was the host Colonials who came away with the tournament trophy, breaking open a tight championship game with West Potomac courtesy of a six-run sixth inning and earning an 8-2 victory on Wednesday.
"I think this tournament was a good experience for us," said Jefferson sophomore Shane Warren, the team's starting pitcher on Wednesday. "It might hurt our averages a little bit, but it was a nice way to play for a few days."
Warren, coming off a two-hit shutout of Edison on Saturday, went the distance, allowing seven hits and two runs in seven innings while striking out six batters for the Colonials (6-5). Warren, who lives in West Potomac's school district, even got a laugh when he accidentally plunked the Wolverines' John Walker, one of his best friends, with a pitch. Walker's father coached Warren in Little League and Babe Ruth play.
"This is the first year we've done it this way, with the wood bats," said Jefferson coach Dan Pototsky. "One of the things I like about it is that you play so many games in such a short period of time that it's easier on the pitchers. And I'd rather watch a 3-1 game than a 15-9 game any time."
A key play in the game occurred in the bottom of the fifth with Jefferson nursing a 2-1 lead and West Potomac senior Thomas Parker standing on second base with one out.
Wolverines junior varsity call-up Steve Nichols laced a line drive down the line in right, but Jefferson right fielder Will Averill made a fine running catch, spun, and fired back to second. Parker returned to the bag to tag up and then raced to third base, but the umpire ruled he never touched second and called him out, ending the rally.
"That was a big play for Will," Warren said. "He had started off the year at third base and hadn't play right field that much, so we were pretty happy to see him make a great play like that."
The Colonials responded with six runs in the top of the sixth and put the game away. West Potomac senior reliever Larry Greene walked in a run, and Averill and junior Nick Bonard each added two-run singles for Jefferson.
Parker had a strong day for West Potomac, batting 2-for-4 with two singles and an RBI. Wolverines starter Jimmy Fernandes allowed four hits and five runs in 5 innings of work, but walked six. Fernandes retired the Colonials in order in the first, third and fifth innings and escaped a bases-loaded jam in the second before giving way to Greene in the sixth.
Despite the loss, West Potomac (4-5) appeared to get back on track during the tournament, winning three games after starting the season 1-4.
Jefferson also went 3-1 during the tournament- its only loss a 2-1 setback on Sunday against the Wolverines during round-robin play. The Colonials have a young team - Potrotsky starts five sophomores - but earning a trophy should give them a boost heading back into Concorde District play, where Jefferson has struggled so far.
"This tournament should help our confidence a lot," said Colonials senior captain Sam Costanzo, who singled and scored a run during the six-run rally in the sixth. "We're a young team and we play in a tough district so we needed to play well before we play those teams again."

21 Apr - 'CATS SCRATCH COLONIALS
The Centreville Wildcats ran their record to 10-1 overall and 3-1 in the Concorde District with a 5-1 victory over the Thomas Jefferson Colonials at Centreville on Monday, April 21. The Colonials dropped to 6-6 and 0-5 in the District.
Wildcats' starting pitcher Trevor House scattered 5 hits to earn the win with an inning of relief help from Chuck Mellies. The Colonials' starter Sam Costanzo (1-5) took the loss.
The Wildcats scored two in the bottom of the first. Leadoff hitter Brandon Valus was walked by Costanzo and moved to second on a single up the middle by designated hitter Joe Sheridan. Costanzo then hit shortstop Ryan Bell with a pitch to load the bases. Right fielder Chuck Mellies grounded into a double play, shorstop Greg Seroka to second baseman Nick Bonard to first baseman Bryan Cannon, as Valus scored. Sheridan moved to third and with two outs scored on a wild pitch. The inning could have been much worse for the Colonials as the Wildcats led, 2-0.
The Colonials had an excellent scoring opportunity in the top of the second. After one out left fielder Daniel Stewart induced a base on balls and moved to second on an infield hit by Seroka. The runners advanced on a groundout by catcher Brad Blomstrom but failed to score as designated hitter Ryan Comes flew out to left field.
In the top of the third Colonials' centerfielder Shane Warren led off with a walk and stole second but House retired the Colonials in order stranding Warren at second base.
The Wildcats stranded the bases loaded in the bottom of the third. With one out Valus bunted to third for a hit. Sheridan walked and the runners advanced on a wild pitch. Bell fouled to Blomstrom for the second out and Chuck Mellies was intentionally walked. First baseman Tom Dittoe grounded out to Bonard to end the threat.
The Wildcats played "long ball" in the fourth to put the game away. House led off with a double down the line in left field. Left fielder Eric Fox doubled over right fielder Will Averill's head to drive in House. Third baseman Matt Greba reached on a Seroka error and runners advanced to second and third on catcher Dan Mellies' sacrifice bunt. Valus followed with a triple over the head of Stewart in left to drive in both runners. He was stranded at third as Sheridan struck out and Bell flew out to Averill. The Wildcats led, 5-0.
The Colonials scored in the sixth. After one out Cannon singled to deep short. He moved to second on an errant pick off attempt by House. He advanced to third on a Bonard grounder to second and scored on an infield hit to second by Costanzo.
Third baseman Robert Gerth relieved Costanzo in the sixth and struck out 2 of the 4 Wildcats he faced. Chuck Mellies shut down the Colonials in the seventh striking out 2 of the 3 batters he faced.
The Colonials offense consisted of a hit apiece for Warren, Cannon, Costanzo, and 2-2 for Seroka. Costanzo had the lone RBI. Valus led the Wildcats' attack going 2-3 with a run scored and 2 RBIs. House followed with 2-3 with a run scored. Fox was 1-2 with a run scored and RBI. Chuck Mellies and Sheridan had a hit apiece.
House pitched 6 innings, allowed 1 run (unearned), 5 hits, struck out 3, and issued 2 bases on balls. C. Mellies pitched 1 inning, allowed no runs, no hits, struck out 2, and walked none. Costanzo pitched 5 innings, allowed 5 runs (4 earned), 7 hits, struck out 5, issued 2 bases on balls, and hit 1 batsman. Gerth finished with 1 inning, allowed no runs, no hits, struck out 2, and walked none.
Totals: Centreville 5 runs, 7 hits, 1 error, and 6 left on base; Jefferson 1 run, 5 hits, 3 errors, and 5 left on base.
The Colonials next game is against Oakton at home on Tuesday, April 22.

Jefferson is held to 5 hits as they lose on the road to a very good Centreville team 5-1. The Colonials offense consisted of a hit a piece for Bryan Cannon, Sam Constanzo (rbi), Shane Warren, and 2-2 for Greg Seroka. Sports Combine

22 Apr - COUGARS DEVOUR COLONIALS
Oakton Cougars shortstop Clayton LaForge's 3-run home run in the top of the sixth broke open a tight game as the Concorde District leader upended the Thomas Jefferson Colonials, 9-2, at Jefferson on Tuesday, April 22. The home run was one of three hit by the Cougars. The Cougars remain undefeated (6-0) in the District with a 9-2 overall record. The Colonials are winless (0-6) in the District and 6-7 for the season.
The Colonials' lefthander Shane Warren took the hill against the Cougars' right hander Kevin Anderson.
The Colonials drew first blood in the bottom of the second. With one out left fielder Daniel Stewart hit a line drive single to center for the Colonials' first hit of the game. Designated hitter Ryan Comes sacrificed him to second and he scored on shortstop Greg Seroka's Texas-league single to right field. Stewart beat right fielder Jared Kubin's strong throw to the plate. The Colonials led, 1-0.
Warren retired the first 8 Cougars he faced until Oakton centerfielder Tim Cogswell singled with 2 outs in the third. He was erased attempting to steal, catcher Brad Blomstrom to second baseman Nick Bonard.
The Colonials had another scoring opportunity in the third. Blomstrom opened with a single to right field. Jonathan Wills ran for Blomstrom and advanced on a sacrifice bunt by Bonard but was picked off second, Anderson to LaForge.
The Cougars' second baseman David Miller opened the fourth with a hard shot up the middle knocked down by Warren and fielded by Bonard but could not get the speedy Miller at first. Left fielder Taylor Billingsley flew out to Colonials' right fielder Will Averill who attempted to double up Miller who had strayed off first. Averill's errant throw sailed past first baseman Bryan Cannon and Miller advanced to second. On a 2-1 count designated hitter Ed Jablonski took a Warren fastball deep over the fence in right centerfield. The Cougars would not relinquish the 2-1 lead.
In the top of the fifth first baseman Danny Sharpe homered to left to give the Cougars a 3-1 lead. The Colonials responded with an unearned run. Stewart reached on LaForge's throwing error, advanced to second on Comes' fielder's choice, and scored on Blomstrom's line drive single to right field. The Cougars' lead shrank to 3-2.
The Cougars broke the game open in the sixth. Miller beat out an infield hit to short. With one out Kubin singled off Bonard's glove and Miller moved to third. Jablonski lined hard to third baseman Andrew Junkin who made a diving catch for the second out. On the first pitch to LaForge he drove the ball to deep centerfield for a 3-run home run. Catcher John Marlette followed with a double to the fence in right field and scored on shortstop Seroka's fielding error. The Cougars now led, 7-2.
The Cougars scored 2 unearned runs in the seventh on a hit batsman, single, error, and double by Marlette. Seroka pitched to one Cougar in the seventh.
Ryan Boyer relieved Anderson in the sixth and shut down the Colonials on one hit over two innings.
LaForge led the Cougars' offense going 1-4 with a run scored and 3 RBIs. Jablonski was 1-3 with a run scored and 2 RBIs. Marlette was 2-4 with a run and RBI. Sharpe was 1-4 with a run and RBI. Kubin was 2-4 with 2 runs as was Miller. The Colonials were led by Blomstrom's 2-3 with an RBI. Stewart was 2-3 with 2 runs scored. Seroka was 1-2 with an RBI. Bonard was 1-1.
The Cougars' Anderson pitched 5 innings for the win, allowed 2 runs (1 earned), 5 hits, struck out 3, and issued 1 base on balls. Boyer finished with 2 innings pitched, allowed no runs, 1 hit, struck out 2, and walked none. Warren (2-2) pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowed 9 runs (6 earned), 11 hits, struck out 1, issued 1 base on balls, and hit 1 batsman. Seroka pitched 1/3 of an inning, allowed no runs, no hits, struck out none and walked none.
Totals: Oakton 9 runs, 11 hits, 1 error, and 4 left on base; Jefferson 2 runs, 6 hits, 3 errors, and 3 left on base.
The next Colonials' game is at Westfield on Friday, April 25. Game time is 6:30PM. Westfield currently holds the third spot in the Concorde District standings.

Jefferson loses to a powerful-hitting Oakton team 9-2. TJ kept it close until the 6th inning. Brad Blomstrom (rbi) and Dan Stewart (2 runs) each had 2 hits to lead the Colonials offense.Sports Combine

28 April - CHARGERS TRAMPLE COLONIALS
The Chantilly Chargers mangled the hapless Thomas Jefferson Colonials, 15-0, in a shortened Concorde District 5-inning game at Jefferson on Monday. John Nolan allowed only one hit for the victory. The Chargers record is 9-7 overall, 3-5 in the District. The Colonials are 6-8, 0-7 in the District.
The Chargers opened with 2 unearned runs in the top of the first. With one out left fielder Lucas Balderson singled to right and moved to second on a walk to designated hitter Kurt Wohlgemuth by Colonials' starting pitcher Sam Costanzo. With two out first baseman Brett Rembold lofted a fly ball that Colonials' left fielder, Daniel Stewart, misplayed into a two-base error as Balderson and Wohlgemuth scored. Chantilly never looked back.
The Colonials appeared to threaten in the bottom of the first. Second baseman Nick Bonard led off with a base on balls. Centerfielder Shane Warren was hit by a pitch which moved Bonard to second but first baseman Bryan Cannon flew out to left, pitcher Costanzo forced Warren at second, and Stewart also flew out to left.
The Chargers scored 2 more in the second. After one out centerfielder Joe Cassara singled to left and stole second. He scored on second baseman Bryan Parks' double to left. Costanzo balked Parks to third and he scored on shortstop Jason Klein's sacrifice fly. The Chargers led, 4-0.
The Chargers scored 4 in the third. Wohlgemuth opened with a single to center, catcher Bill Cushman hit a bad hop single to left, and Rembold singled to right to load the bases. Right fielder Scott Lambert singled to drive in Wohlgemuth. Costanzo walked third baseman Brian Gould to force in a run. Right fielder Will Averill dropped a fly ball to allow Rembold to score and Parks squeezed Lambert in for the final tally of the inning. The Chargers led, 8-0.
The lone hit of the game for the Colonials came in the bottom of the third when with two outs Warren hit a Texas-league single to left.
The Chargers did not score in the fourth but shelled two of three Colonials' relievers in the fifth for 7 runs. Shorstop Greg Seroka came in to pitch for Costanzo and gave up 3 doubles and a single to the 4 batters he faced. Averill relieved Seroka and allowed a triple and 2 home runs with one strike out. Reliever Doug Erickson mopped up getting the 2 batters he faced on a pop up and ground ball.
Nolan pitched 5 innings, allowed no runs, 1 hit, struck out 4, and issued 2 bases on balls. Costanzo (1-6) pitched 4 innings, allowed 8 runs (4 earned), 8 hits, struck out 2, and issued 4 bases on balls. Seroka pitched to 4 batters and allowed 4 runs, 4 hits, struck out none, and walked none. Averill pitched 1/3 inning, allowed 3 runs on 3 hits, struck out 1, and walked none. Erickson pitched 2/3 inning, gave up no runs, no hits, struck out none, and walked none.
Parks led the Chargers' assault going 2-2 with 2 runs and 2 RBIs. B. Cushman was 2-4 with 3 runs and 2 RBIs. Wohlgemuth was 2-3 with 2 runs and 2 RBIs. Gould was 1-2 with a run scored and 3 RBIs. Balderson was 2-4 with 2 runs scored. Klein was 1-2 with a run scored and 2 RBIs. Rembold was 2-3 with a run scored.
Totals: Chantilly 15 runs, 15 hits, 0 errors, 6 left on base; Jefferson 0 runs, 1 hit, 3 errors, and 4 left on base.
The next Colonials' game is against the Herndon Hornets, currently in second place in the Cocorde District. The game is at Jefferson on Tuesday, April 29. Game time is 6:30PM. It is a rescheduled game from an earlier postponement.

In a game to forget, Jefferson loses to Chantilly 15-0 in 5 innings. TJ's only hit was a single by Shane Warren.Sports Combine

29 April - Herndon - COLONIALS RALLY FALLS SHORT
The Herndon Hornets scored 4 unearned runs in the first 2 innings and held on for a 4-3 victory over the Thomas Jefferson Colonials at Jefferson on Tuesday, April 29. It was the sixth win in a row for the Hornets as they hold second place in the Concorde District.
The Hornets' starter David Speirs (3-1) got the win and the Colonials' Shane Warren (2-3) the loss. Reliever Chris Taylor pitched one inning for the save.
It was two different games within one. The first 4 innings were all Hornets and the last 3 all Colonials. Speirs held the Colonials to 2 hits over the first 4 innings. Warren held the Hornets to 1 hit over the last 3 innings.
With one out in the top of the first second baseman Billy Murray hit a towering pop behind second base misplayed by his Colonials' counterpart Nick Bonard. Murray reached second on the play. Warren got a fly ball for the second out but catcher Mickey Rozakis singled to center to drive in Murray. The Hornets led, 1-0.
Bonard opened in the bottom of the frame with an infield hit but was stranded at first. It was the only hit Speirs would allow until the fourth inning.
In the decisive second Hornets' right fielder Matt Mitchell doubled to the gap in left centerfield. Warren retired the next two batters in order. He induced a ground ball by left fielder Scott Horton to Bonard but his throw was beyond the reach of first baseman Brian Cannon as Mitchell scored and Horton advanced to second. Shortstop Jim Christmas singled to right to drive in Horton. Murray induced a walk from Warren as Christmas moved to second. On a double steal attempt catcher Brad Blomstrom's throw to third base sailed into left field and Christmas scored. Warren struck out third baseman Brandon Guyer to end the inning. The Hornets led, 4-0.
The Colonials had a mild threat in the fourth. With one out Cannon lined a single to left field and moved to second and third on wild pitches. Wills followed with a base on balls to put runners at first and third but centerfielder Sam Costanzo took a called third strike and third baseman Greg Seroka grounded to short.
The Colonials got on the scoreboard in the fifth. Blomstrom opened with a line drive single to centerfield and moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by right fielder Averill. It appeared Averill beat the throw by a step but was called out by the base umpire. Left fielder Robert Gerth drove in Blomstrom with a line drive single to centerfield and moved to second on a ground out by Bonard. Warren ended the inning grounding to Speiers. The Hornets led, 4-1.
While Warren was shutting down the Hornets the Colonials rallied for 2 runs in the sixth. With one out designated hitter Jonathan Wills singled sharply to centerfield and moved to second on Speirs' third wild pitch. Costanzo followed with a rocket to centerfield to drive in Wills. With Seroka at the plate Costanzo stole second and moved to third on Seroka's infield hit to short. Costanzo scored on Blomstrom's ground ball as Seroka was forced at second. Blomstrom moved to second on a passed ball but was stranded as Averill grounded out to second. The Hornets lead was cut to 4-3.
In the seventh the Hornets' Taylor relieved and nailed down the win by retiring the side in order.
Speirs pitched 6 innings, allowed 3 runs on 7 hits, struck out 6, and walked 1. Taylor pitched 1 inning, allowed no runs, no hits, struck out none, and walked none. Warren pitched a 7-inning complete game, allowed 4 runs (0 earned) on 6 hits, struck out 8, and issued 2 bases on balls. Warren lowered his ERA to 2.89.
The Hornets' offense consisted of Mitchell 2-3 with a run scored, Christmas 1-4 with a run scored and RBI, and Rozakis with 1-4 with an RBI. Horton was 1-3 and scored a run. The Colonials were led by Costanzo's and Blomstrom's 1-3 with a run and RBI apiece. Wills was 1-2 with a run scored. Gerth was 1-3 with an RBI. Seroka and Cannon were 1-3.
Totals: Herndon 4 runs, 6 hits, no error, and 6 left on base; Jefferson 3 runs, 7 hits, 3 errors, and 5 left on base.
Herndon is now 8-4 overall and 5-3 in the District. The Colonials are 6-9 overall and 0-8 in the District.
The Colonials next game is at Westfield on Thursday, May 1. Game time is 6:30PM.

Down 4-0 after 2 innings, Jefferson made a game of it, but loss 4-3. Shane Warren took the loss (4 unearned runs, 8 K's, 2 BB's). TJ had 7 hits - Brad Blomstrom and Sam Costanzo each 1 rbi, 1 run - Robert Gerth 1 rbi, Jonathan Wills 1 run.Sports Combine

01 May - BULLDOGS GNAW ON COLONIALS
The Thomas Jefferson Colonials' 10 errors and the Westfield Bulldog's 9 hits combined for 10 Westfield runs as the Bulldogs routed the Colonials, 10-0, in a shortened Concorde District game at Westfield on Thursday, May 1. Westfield has a 9-8 overall record, 5-5 in District play. Jefferson is 6-10 overall, 0-9 in the District.
The Bulldogs' Justin Bour (2-0) threw a 2-hit shutout. The Colonials' Robert Gerth (2-1) lost his first game of the season.
The Colonials opened the game on a high note as second baseman Nick Bonard led off with a single and stole second. The "high" did not last as he attempted to advance on a Gerth ground out, third to first, and was tagged out by the return throw to third when he slid over the bag.
The Bulldogs quickly scored 4 earned runs in the bottom half of the first. Centerfielder Steve Ellis bunted for a hit. Right fielder Sam Hotchkiss followed with a single to left and both scored on a double down the left field line by shortstop Brandon Snyder. With one out Snyder scored on a single to left by first baseman Ryan Cunningham. Cunningham advanced to second on a wild pitch and to third on an infield hit. He scored on a squeeze bunt. The Bulldogs led, 4-0.
Justin Bour struck out the side in the second and Westfield scored 2 more runs in the bottom of the frame. Ellis reached on an error by shortstop Andrew Junkin. Hotchkiss reached the same way. Gerth struck out Snyder. With one out the Bulldogs' attempted a double steal and Colonials catcher Brad Blomstrom's throw sailed into left field to allow Ellis to score. The Colonials protested that batter Mike Bokman interfered with the throw to no avail. It was "deja vu all over again" when Hotchkiss broke for third. Bokman "interfered" and Blomstrom's throw sailed into left field as Hotchkiss scored. The Bulldogs now led, 6-0.
The Colonials' second and final hit was in the third inning when right fielder Will Averill doubled over the Bulldogs left fielder's head with two outs. Bonard followed with a walk but Gerth popped to third to end the inning.
Gerth settled down and retired the Bulldogs until they scored an unearned run in the fifth on a throwing error by third baseman Phil Moir and a ground ball bobble at second by Bonard.
Reliever Doug Erickson replaced Gerth in the sixth and hit Hotchkiss, the first batter he faced. Snyder followed with his second double to drive in Hotchkiss, moved to third on a passed ball, and scored on a Moir throwing error. The final run of the game was scored on a fielder's choice and a double to left by pinch hitter Mike Forkin.
Justin Bour retired the last 10 Colonials he faced, 9 on ground balls. 12 of 18 Colonials' outs were recorded by ground balls.
Bour pitched 6 innings, allowed no runs, 2 hits, struck out 3, and walked 1. Gerth pitched 5 innings, allowed 7 runs (4 earned), 7 hits, struck out 2, and walked 1. Erickson pitched 2/3 innings, allowed 3 runs (1 earned), struck out none, and walked none.
Westfield was led by Snyder's 2-4 with 2 runs and 3 RBIs. Ellis was 2-4 with 2 runs. Matt Campbell was 2-2. Hotchkiss was 1-3 with 3 runs. Cunningham was 1-4 with a run and RBI. Jefferson's Bonard was 1-1 and Averill was 1-2.
Totals: Westfield 10 runs, 9 hits, 0 errors, and 7 left on base; Jefferson 0 runs, 2 hits, 10 errors, and 2 left on base.
The Colonials next game is a Concorde District contest as they visit South Lakes on Friday, May 2. Game time is 6:30PM.

Too many errors and too little hitting does in Jefferson as they lose to Westfield 10-0 in 6 innings. Will Averill (double) and Nick Bonard have TJ's only hits.Sports Combine

02 May - South Lakes
SEAHAWKS SLASH COLONIALS
The South Lakes Seahawks scored 5 of their 7 runs after two outs and glided to a 7-2 win over the Thomas Jefferson Colonials at South Lakes on Friday, May 2. South Lakes' record is 5-8 overall and 3-5 in the Concorde District. Jefferson is 6-11, 0-10 in District play. The Seahawks Jon Francis out-pitched the Colonials Sam Costanzo with a complete game win scattering 8 hits.
The Seahawks opened the bottom of the first inning with a run when left fielder Asher Demme induced a two-out base on balls from Costanzo and first baseman Dan Smith doubled him home.
The Colonials threatened in the second. Costanzo was hit by a pitch and after one out moved to third on a well executed hit and run single to right by third baseman Greg Seroka. Left fielder Dan Stewart struck out and catcher Brad Blomstrom grounded to first to end the threat.
In the third the Colonials left the bases loaded. Right fielder Robert Gerth opened with a single to short and centerfielder Shane Warren bunted for a hit. Second baseman Nick Bonard laid down a sacrifice bunt moving Gerth and Warren up. First baseman Bryan Cannon walked to load the bases but Costanzo popped to right field and designated hitter Ryan Comes grounded out to short.
The Seahawks scored 3 in the third after 2 outs. Right fielder Ben Bjorlo singled and was thrown out attempting to steal by Blomstrom for the second out. Third baseman Ben Jennings singled to left. Demme followed with his second base on balls and Smith reached on an infield hit to short. Centerfielder Bill Bussey tripled down the right field line to clear the bases. The Seahawks led, 4-0.
The Colonials stranded runners at second in the fourth and fifth
In the Seahawks' fifth Demme opened with a triple to deep centerfield and after two come-backers to Costanzo for outs Demme scored on a wild pitch. The Seahawks led, 5-0. The Seahawks scored 2 more in the sixth on a base on balls, a triple by second baseman Chris Father, and a single by Jennings. Moving into the last at bat for the Colonials the Seahawks led, 7-0.
The Colonials broke into the scoring column in the seventh. Pinch hitter Robert Simon led off with a Texas-league double down the left field line and Phil Moir ran for Simon. Right fielder Jonathan Wills struck out and Warren flew out to right. Moir moved to third on a wild pitch. Bonard drove him in with an infield hit to short and moved to second on shortstop Andrew Goldstein's throwing error. Cannon's second double down the left field line drove in Bonard. Constanzo hit a rocket to shortstop Goldstein who threw him out at first to end the game.
Francis pitched 7 innings, allowed 2 runs on 8 hits, struck out 4, and walked 1. Costanzo (1-7) pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowed 7 runs on 10 hits, struck out 4, and issued 4 bases on balls. Warren pitched 1/3 innings and allowed no runs, hits, struck out none, and walked 1.
For the Seahawks Demme was 2-2 with 3 runs scored. Jennings was 2-4 with a run and RBI. Bussey was 1-4 with 3 RBIs. Smith was 2-3 with a run scored and RBI. The Colonials were led by Cannon's 2-3 with an RBI. Bonard was 1-3 with a run and RBI.
Totals: South Lakes 7 runs, 10 hits, 1 error, and 7 left on base; Jefferson 2 runs, 8 hits, 2 errors, and 8 left on base.
The next Colonials' game is Senior Night at home against Centreville on Tuesday, May 6. Game time is 6:30PM.

Still searching for their first District Win, Jefferson loses to South Lakes 7-2. The Colonials stranded too many runners. Bryan Cannon was 2-3, 2 doubles and a rbi. Sports Combine

06 May - Centreville - WILDCATS MANGLE COLONIALS
The Centreville Wildcats took a 5 run lead and never looked back as they routed the Thomas Jefferson Colonials, 8-3, at Jefferson on Tuesday, May 6. The Wildcats record moves to 13-3 overall and 6-3 in the Concorde District, holding second place behind Oakton. The Colonials fall to 6-12, 0-11 in District play.
It was Senior Night for the Colonials as they honored their three seniors, Sam Costanzo, Andrew Junkin, and Robert Simon. The highlight of the festivities was the appearance of the "Senior Knight," Daniel Stewart in full knight regalia.
Shane Warren took the hill for the Colonials against the Wildcats' Trevor House who had beat the Colonials in the first season match-up, 5-1.
Centreville opened the scoring in the top of the second. House singled to deep short and moved to third on a double to right centerfield by designated hitter Ryne Bromley. Colonials' "knight" and left fielder Stewart misplayed first baseman Aubrey Hall's fly ball into a two-base error as Kyle Meyer, running for House, and Bromley scored. Hall scored on an error by third baseman Greg Seroka. The Wildcats led, 3-0, on unearned runs.
Centreville scored 2 more in the third. Leading off the inning shortstop Ryan Bell was hit by a pitch. Right fielder Chuck Mellies singled to left, Bell advancing to second. House's sacrifice bunt moved the runners up. A line drive off the glove of second baseman Nick Bonard scored Bell. Hall hit a ground ball and Mellies was caught in a run down but returned safely to third base. With the bases loaded third baseman Matt Greba was hit by a Warren pitch to force in Mellies. The Wildcats led, 5-0.
The Colonials got on the board with some solid hitting in the bottom of the third. Stewart led off with a single to left and advanced to second on a bunt single by right fielder Will Averill. Stewart scored and Averill moved to third when Wildcats catcher Dan Mellies' throw sailed down the right field line attempting to get Averill on the bunt. Bonard squeezed Averill in for the Colonials' second run of the inning. With two outs first baseman Bryan Cannon singled to left and stole second. He scored on centerfielder Sam Costanzo's single to right. On an attempted pickoff Costanzo moved to third on House's errant throw over Hall's head at first. Seroka lined softly to House to end the inning. The Wildcats' lead was cut to 5-3.
The Colonials threatened in the fifth. Averill led off with a single off House's glove and moved to second as second baseman Justin Pitileski threw wildly attempting to get Averill at first with the deflected hit. House balked Averill to third. With no outs Warren flew to right and after the catch Mellies threw to the plate to get Averill attempting to score. It apppeared Averill slid under the tag but "Out" was the call. Bonard singled with two outs but was picked off first base.
The Wildcats put the game away with a run in the sixth on two singles, a stolen base, and an error by Bonard. They scored two more in the seventh on three singles, an error by Costanzo, and a squeeze.
The Colonials loaded the bases with two outs in the seventh on a single by Warren, an error, and a base on balls to Cannon. Chuck Mellies came in to relieve and retired Costanzo for the last out of the game.
House pitched 6 2/3 innings and allowed 3 runs (2 earned) on 9 hits, struck out 1 and issued 3 bases on balls. C. Mellies pitched 1/3 innings and struck out the only batter he faced. Warren (2-4) pitched 7 innings, allowed 8 runs (3 earned) on 12 hits, struck out 2, walked none, and hit two batters.
Bromley led the Wildcats' assault with 3-4, a run and RBI. House was 2-3. Bell was 2-2 with a run. Hall was 1-4 with 2 runs. Pitileski was 1-1 with an RBI. For the Colonials Cannon was 2-2 with a run and 2 bases on balls. Averill was 2-3 with a run. Warren was 2-4. Stewart was 1-1 with a run and Bonard was 1-2 with an RBI.
Totals: Centreville 8 runs, 12 hits, 4 errors, and 9 left on base; Jefferson 3 runs, 9 hits, 5 errors, and 7 left on base.
The Colonials finish the regular season with a Concorde District game at Herndon on Friday, May 9. Game time is 6:30PM.

For Senior night Jefferson kept it close thru 5 innings, but loses to a very good Centreville team 8-3. Bryan Cannon and Shane Warren each contributed 2 hits. Sports Combine

Johns Hopkins sophomore Mike Durgala, a 2001 Jefferson graduate and a second-team All-Centennial Conference selection, has hit a team-high 10 homers.
Johns Hopkins athletics

Durgala takes flight for Blue Jay
By BRIAN McNALLY Journal staff writer, 09.05.2003
Johns Hopkins sophomore Mike Durgala (Jefferson '01) was named Centennial Conference Player of the Week on Tuesday and selected second-team All-Centennial Conference. Durgala batted 7-for-16 (.437) with six runs and eight RBI as the Blue Jays (29-5, 16-2 Centennial) completed a 5-1 week. Durgala went 4-for-5 with three runs scored and two RBI in a 15-3 Johns Hopkins win over Ursinus (Pa.) and belted a two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning in a 5-4 win against Gettysburg (Pa.). He is batting .394 with 41 RBI and is tied for the team lead in home runs (10).

12 May - HORNETS SWARM OVER COLONIALS
Herndon's starting pitcher Steve Youngquist scattered 6 hits and the Thomas Jefferson Colonials left 8 men on base as they fell to the Hornets, 5-0, in the last regular season game for both teams on Monday, May 12. Herndon finished 10-6 overall and 7-5 in the Concorde District. Jefferson finished 6-13 and 0-12 in District play. The Colonials will face the Westfield Bulldogs in the tournament "play in" game today, Tuesday, May 13, at Westfield.
The Colonials had a scoring opportunity in their first at bat as second baseman Nick Bonard induced a base on balls after one out and stole second but first baseman Bryan Cannon flew out to right and designated hitter Dan Stewart grounded to third.
The Hornets opened with 2 runs in the first. Shortstop Jim Christmas led off with a walk from Colonials' starter Robert Gerth and stole second. After a line out to left Christmas was picked off second by Gerth. With two outs third baseman Brandon Guyer doubled to left and scored on catcher Mickey Rozakis's single to left. Rozakis moved to second as left fielder Sam Costanzo bobbled the ball. Chris Taylor ran for Rozakis and scored on right fielder Matt Mitchell's double to right center. Mitchell was thrown out trying to stretch the hit into a triple, centerfielder Shane Warren to Bonard to third baseman Greg Seroka.
The Colonials Costanzo doubled to right center to start the second and moved to third on a Youngquist wild pitch but was stranded as right fielder Will Averill and pitcher Gerth struck out after failed squeeze bunt attempts. Seroka ended the inning grounding out to his counterpart, Guyer.
The Colonials threatened again in the third. With one out Warren singled to first and stole second for his eleventh "swipe" of the season. Bonard reached on Christmas's boot as Warren moved to third. On a double steal attempt Rozakis threw to Christmas whose return throw nailed Warren at the plate. It was the first time Warren had been thrown out attempting to steal this season. Cannon ended the inning by fanning.
In the Herndon fourth Rozakis led off with a ground ball single up the middle and Taylor ran for him. Taylor moved to second on a Gerth balk, to third on a single to left by Mitchell, and scored on a fielder's choice by centerfielder Ryan Selestay. The Hornets led, 3-0.
In the fifth Seroka reached on a Guyer throwing error but was thrown out at second trying to advance on the error. Catcher Brad Blomstrom followed with a single to left but Warren struck out and Bonard grounded out.
Herndon put the game away in the fifth. Pinch hitter Joey Mancini doubled to right center. Costanzo replaced Gerth on the mound, Gerth moving to left. After a base on balls, single, fielder's choice, and throwing error, the Hornets lead increased to 5-0.
Youngquist was tough down the stretch striking out 6 Colonials in the last 3 innings he pitched, including the side in the sixth.
Youngquist pitched 7 innings, allowed no runs on 6 hits, struck out 9, and issued 2 bases on balls. Gerth (2-2) pitched 4 innings, allowed 4 runs on 7 hits, struck out 1, and walked 1. Costanzo finished with 2 innings, allowed 1 run (unearned), struck out 3, issued 2 bases on balls, and hit 1 batsman.
The Herndon offense was led by Mitchell's 2-2 with an RBI. Rozakins followed with 2-3 and an RBI. Murray was 1-4 with an RBI and run scored. For the Colonials Warren, Costanzo, and Blomstrom were 2-4, 2-2, and 2-3, respectively.
Totals: Herndon 5 runs, 9 hits, 2 errors, and 6 left on base; Jefferson 0 runs, 6 hits, 3 errors, and 8 left on base.
Congratulations to the Colonials' centerfielder Shane Warren for making All-District First Team Outfield and All-District Second Team as a pitcher. Also congratulations to Bryan Cannon for making All-District Second Team First Base and Sam Costanzo for All-District Honorable Mention as a pitcher.

13 May - BULLDOGS ELIMINATE COLONIALS
Solo home runs by Westfield shortstop Brandon Snyder and first baseman Ryan Cunningham powered the Bulldogs to a 3-0 win over the Thomas Jefferson Colonials in the "play-in" game of the Concorde District Tournament. Westfield moves on to play Centreville as the season ends for the Colonials. The Colonials finish the season 6-14 overall, 0-13 in District play.
Westfield used four pitchers to hold the Colonials to one hit, a single by starting pitcher and All-District outfielder Shane Warren. Warren went the distance for the Colonials allowing only 5 hits. Unfortunately, 2 went for home runs.
The Colonials fate was determined in the first inning as they left the bases loaded. Westfield starter Justin Bour did not have control in the first. Warren led off the game with a walk on four pitches. Second baseman Nick Bonard followed with a sacrifice bunt moving Warren to second. All-District first baseman Bryan Cannon walked as did centerfielder Sam Costanzo but catcher Brad Blomstrom was caught looking at a called third strike on a 3-2 count and third baseman Greg Seroka grounded out to short.
As been the Colonials downfall most of the season the Bulldogs scored in the first after two outs. Cunningham lined a hard single to center that Warren just did touch with the leather and almost made the grab. Third baseman Mike Bokman doubled over left fielder Robert Gerth's head to drive in Cunningham. That was the only run Westfield needed.
Warren led off the third with a sharp line drive single to left and stole second with his District leading twelfth steal. The Colonials could not advance him as Bonard and Cannon popped to third and Costanzo struck out swinging.
Bour was replaced by John Lloyd in the fourth, Lloyd by Bokman in the sixth, and Bokman by Snyder in the seventh. After Warren's single in the third the Westfield pitchers retired in order the last 15 Colonials they faced.
Snyder's home run was in the third and Cunningham's in the sixth.
Lloyd was the winning pitcher. Bour pitched 3 innings and allowed no runs, 1 hit, struck out 4, and issued 3 bases on balls. Lloyd pitched 2 innings, allowed no runs, no hits, struck out 4, and walked none. Bokman pitched 1 inning, allowed no runs, no hits, struck out 1, and walked none. Snyder finished with 1 inning, allowed no runs, no hits, struck out none, and walked none. Warren (2-5) pitched 7 innings, allowed 3 runs on 5 hits, struck out 7, walked none, and hit 1 batsman.
For the Bulldogs Cunningham was 2-3 with an RBI (HR) and 2 runs. Snyder was 1-3 (HR) with an RBI and run. Bokman was 1-3 with an RBI. Warren was 1-2 with a base on balls.
Totals: Westfield 3 runs, 5 hits, 0 errors, and 3 left on base; Jefferson 0 runs, 1 hit, 1 error, and 4 left on base. In the three games against Westfield this season the Colonials totaled 5 hits and 2 runs.
See you next year!

Jefferson ends their season losing the play-in game to Westfield 3-0. Shane Warren pitched well (5 hits, 7Ks, no walks), but TJ could only muster 1 hit (Shane Warren) against 4 Bulldog pitchers.Sports Combine