05-27-2010-Thursday - Wise County Messenger
05-27-2010-Thursday - Wise County Messenger 05-27-2010-Thursday - Wise County Messenger
16A WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, May 27, 2010 SPORTS BASEBALL Messenger photo by Richard Greene GRIPPING FUTURE — Bridgeport senior Blake Waldrep will try to impress scouts during the Greater West Texas Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Game June 6 in Lubbock. Waldrep went 4-3 with a 1.47 ERA this past season. Now starring Waldrep closes high school career at all-star game By RICHARD GREENE Blake Waldrep will walk across the stage to receive his diploma Friday night, but it will not bring an end to his highschool baseball career. The Bulls’ right hander will pitch in the Greater West Texas Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Game June 6 in Lubbock. “It’s a pretty cool honor,” Waldrep said. “There was only one other guy in our district chosen.” The game will be Waldrep’s first action since the Bulls were eliminated from the Class 3A Region I playoffs by Burnet May 15. He earned Bridgeport’s lone win in the area-round series. Before the all-star game, Waldrep will join other Class 3A and 4A Region I players in performing for local college scouts June 5. “It’s a chance to work out for scouts and try to get recruited,” he said. Waldrep, who is also planning to attend a tryout for North Central Texas College at Gainesville later in June, wants an opportunity to pitch at the next level. “I like to play baseball, and it’ll give me something to do while in college,” he said. Bridgeport coach Ted Leps believes his staff ace will get that opportunity after a strong season. Waldrep went 4-3 with a 1.47 ERA. He struck out 72 and walked 28. Waldrep also hit .462 with 24 RBIs on Continued on page 14A SKATEBOARDING Skaters shred Decatur Riders from across state take part in Shred Fest Messenger photo by Brandon Evans LIFTING OFF — Derek Stanko, 14, of Arlington performs an arly grab during Saturday’s skateboard contest in Decatur. By BRANDON EVANS A large crowd gathered around the Decatur skateboard park late Saturday afternoon for a contest that featured a surprise appearance by professionals from the Metroplex. More than 25 contestants entered Shredderz Skate and Sport’s second Annual Shred Fest. Jorge Villagomez, 19, of Houston took first place. “I did pretty good considering I had just driven all the way from Houston,” Villagomez said. “A lot of good people showed up. I was just cruising around and doing my thing. I thought there were some guys better than me out there.” He said consistency helped him win the contest. “I just landed everything,” Villagomez said. “I didn’t really fall.” Villagomez has been skating for six years and has won contests in Houston and Austin. He is sponsored by Shredderz Skate and Sport in Decatur. He’s been with the shop for a year. Local skateboarder Daniel Williams of Boyd finished second. Each of the riders took three, one-minute runs in the park. Three judges scored each run. The lowest score of the three was dropped. Another skateboarder from Houston also performed well in the event. Taylor Jett, 19, placed fourth overall and won the “Best Trick” contest. Afterward, Shredderz gave him a sponsorship. The first-place winner received a skateboard deck and other items. Second through fourth places received grab bags. “I’d like to say thanks to everyone who came out and made it happen,” said P.J. Reicheneker, owner of Shredderz. “And thanks to everyone from Arlington, Dallas and all over the Metroplex for coming out and competing.” Reicheneker said Yesterday’s Texas restaurants, Cody Rocamontes Inc. and Hype! Skateboards helped to make the contest a success. Cody Rocamontes Inc. is Continued on page 14A
WISE COUNTY MESSENGER THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2010 A W AALL AROUND WISE COLTON KELLY HANGS ON FOR WIN Carrier Route Presort BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID Decatur, TX Permit No. 88 The Rhome 10-year-old won the junior division bull riding competition at Saturday’s J.W. Hart PBR Challenge in Decatur. Read the story on page 17. Join Us For Vacation Bible School June 7 - 11, 9 a.m. - Noon Register Online the bulldogger Decatur’s K.C. Jones grabs life by the horns in the latest feature in the Simply People series. See page 4 1204 12th St. • Bridgeport • 940-683-4037 www.fbcbridgeport.com
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WISE COUNTY MESSENGER THURSDAY, MAY <strong>27</strong>, <strong>2010</strong><br />
A<br />
W AALL AROUND WISE<br />
COLTON KELLY<br />
HANGS ON<br />
FOR WIN<br />
Carrier Route<br />
Presort<br />
BULK RATE<br />
U.S. POSTAGE<br />
PAID<br />
Decatur, TX<br />
Permit No. 88<br />
The Rhome 10-year-old won the junior<br />
division bull riding competition at Saturday’s<br />
J.W. Hart PBR Challenge in Decatur.<br />
Read the story on page 17.<br />
Join Us For<br />
Vacation<br />
Bible School<br />
June 7 - 11, 9 a.m. - Noon<br />
Register Online<br />
the<br />
bulldogger<br />
Decatur’s K.C. Jones grabs<br />
life by the horns in the<br />
latest feature in the<br />
Simply People series.<br />
See page 4<br />
1204 12th St. • Bridgeport • 940-683-4037<br />
www.fbcbridgeport.com
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