Quite a haul for the 2007 Bearkats, as nine players get recognized in the Southland Conference "All Conference" teams. This will stand as the most players to be named in the All Conference selections, since they joined the Southland Conference in 1988.

Another interseting side note, Luke's brother, Steve Prihoda, was named Pitcher of the Year in 1994, with the Bearkats. Luke was absolutely the best pitcher in conference, bar none.

Congrats to all the recognized Bearkats!

FIRST TEAM
DH - Karl Krailo Sam Houston State Sr. Houston, Texas
OF - Bobby Verbick Sam Houston State Jr.. Angleton, Texas
P - Luke Prihoda Sam Houston State Sr. Weimar, Texas

SECOND TEAM
OF - Keith Stein Sam Houston State Jr. College Station, Texas
P - Jacob Howard Sam Houston State So. West Columbia, Texas

THIRD TEAM
(none)

Honorable Mention:
2B – Clint Mann, SHSU
SS – Jeremy Holzbach, SHSU
OF – Todd Sebek, SHSU
P – Jesse Marshall, SHSU

PITCHER OF THE YEAR: Luke Prihoda, Sam Houston State

How did Heath Pugh do this year?

Heath was an iron horse, as he caught (49) of the (56) games, including a couple of doubleheaders. He hit a respectable .271 as a switch-hitter.

Be good,
David

Congratulations ld on lefty's All Conference award.

quote:

Originally posted by leftydad:
Keith was an iron horse, as he caught (49) of the (56) games, including a couple of doubleheaders. He hit a respectable .271 as a switch-hitter.

Be good,
David

Thanks.............

It's Heath, not Keith though.

Love the kid and his folks. Way beyond his years in mental approach of the game.

Thanks, PD! It's been a long run, from age 6 to now, 23. It looks like Thursday could be his last start unless they can win the SLC Tournament, and get an automatic bid to the Regionals.

Be good,
David

Ken,

I knew it was Heath.....senility strikes again.

Be good,
David

I'll be in touch with you, David, on your impressions of SHSU.

PD you can email me at either of the following.

dm@lecs.net
dmarshal5@earthlink.net

I don't mind a bit...

Be good,
David

Congratulations, lefty!

Nice honor for leftydad son.

The Kats are back! I bet Johnson got Coach of the year as well but failed to tell anyone. P-Daddy ~ If it's information about SAM HOUSTON don't forget to PM me as well. I spent 4 1/2 years in Huntsville myself (good side of the fence) and can give up information. Congrats to all the KATS with a K.

Nope ~ Just checked and it was Clay Gould of UTA.
Sorry Coach Johnson, you deserved it IMO.

It's actually the "Clay Gould Award" and it was given to the UTSA coach. Coach Johnson would have gotten my vote, based on the big turn around at SHSU......but my vote don't count.

Be good,
David

quote:

Originally posted by swingdoctor14:
I spent 4 1/2 years in Huntsville myself (good side of the fence) ...

Whew. Glad you clarified that...

Corbett is a nice guy as well.

As the years pass by I understand more and more why I'm not coaching anymore. What a bonehead mistake that was. I should have known better but get in too big of a hurry sometimes. My apologies If I upset anyone with my miss-speak. Or miss-type.

David, congrats to Jesse. Be good.

David

Give my best to Jesse and say congrats

Can I say "I remember when" ?

Great when it all works out

Biggie,

How's the youngster doing? Where is he playing this spring?

Be good,
David