Benson High School Baseball
......PIL Standings 2009....
Wilson......16-0.......21-6
Grant........8-8........11-14
Lincoln.....7-9.........7-17
Franklin....6-10......10-14
Benson......3-12.......8-17
Benson Baseball Varsity 2009
Front Row:Coach Boots, Kris Kenison, Michael Mesa, Vaughn Thirdgill, Marc Kemp, Ethan Shaddock, Coach Gillett Middle Row: Coach Jwayad,
Benson Hosts Wilsons for Final League Game
Logan Good Stuart FewelBENSON at PGE SATURDAY 5/7
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Varsity and JV Games are Rained Out Tue. 5/5
 | Varsity and JV games are rained out. Varsity plays Grant 5/6 @ 4:30. |
Lincoln Outlasts the Techmen 3-2
Logan Good 6 IP 3 ER 4 K's | Logan Good's performance wasn't enough for the Techmen on Thursday afternoon at Gabriel Park. Lincoln started off hot with a 3 spot in the first but failed to score after the first. Benson couldn't get the bats going until the 6th when Michael Meza hit a 2 run single with two outs. Benson's last chance looked hopefully when Brandon Berkey was hit by a pitch in the top of the 7th. Marc Kemp laid down a predictable bunt moving Berkey to 2nd base with 1 out. Good steps in and struck out. Alex Redden walked giving Danny Redden an opportunity. Danny fell behind 1-2 and popped up to the third basemen ending the Techmen's rally.Final: Lincoln 3 Benson 2. |
Benson's Errors Help Lincoln Win First Game
 Jeff Wallberg | Lincoln was off to a hot start in first inning with 3 runs on 2 hits and 1 error by the Techmen. Jeff Wallberg pitched 4 innings giving up 6 runs but 4 errors behind him. Benson rallied in the 7 inning but came up short with a final score of: Lincoln 8 Benson 5. Today: Varsity @ Gabriel Park against Lincoln 4:30 Gabriel Park: SW 45th Ave & Vermont St JV @ Benson against Grant 4:30 |
RAIN OUT AGAIN
| | Both Varsity and JV games against Lincoln are canceled. If the fields dry out the games will be made up Thursday. Varsity plays Lincoln tomorrow, Wednesday April 15th at Benson. Please check the website for the most up to date information. |
Late Rally Can't Stop the Techmen
Alex Redden 4-5 1 RBI | The Orange are back to .500 with a 1 run win in Milwaukee. Logan Good started for the Techmen and had outstanding command while pitching 6 innings, striking out 9 Kingsmen, and only walking 2. Alex Redden was on fire with 4 hits in the contest and 1 RBI. Benson had a 4 run lead going into the bottom of the 7th inning when Jeff Wallberg took the mound. The Kingsmen rallied back by scoring 3 runs as the Techmen made 3 errors. Despite the 7th inning fluxuation, Benson came away with the win. Final score: Benson 6 Putnam 5. Monday April 13th Benson @ Lincoln 4:30pm |
Benson Heads to Putnam
 | Benson heads to Putnam for a road game trying to break a 3 game losing streak. Benson still remains in 3rd place in the PIL behind Grant and Wilson. Putnam is a non league game for the Techmen but important as Putnam beat Benson at home on Monday. Projected starter is Logan Good. Today: Benson vs. Putnam 4:30 @ Putnam 4950 SE Roethe Rd. Milwaukee OR 97267 |
Benson Beats Grant on the Road
Logan Good CG, 4 ER, 8 K's
| The Techmen played their second road game in a row against Grant on Thursday. Benson drew first blood with a RBI single by Michael Meza to score Danny Redden, making it a 1-0 game. Grant fired back in the bottom of the third with a pair of runs but the Techmen scored every inning after that. Grant rallied in the 7th but Benson held on for a final score of Benson 11 Grant 5. Michael Meza was 3-4 with 3 RBI's and Logan Good threw a complete game with 4 earned runs and 8 strike outs. The Techmen host the Generals on Saturday for the Wednesday rain out. Jeff Wallberg is the projected starter. Today: Benson hosts Forrest Grove @ 4:30 Projected Starter: Brandon Berkey. |
Alumni Life Flight to Victory in 1st Alumni Game
Rain didn't stop the first Annual Benson Alumni Game. The game took place in the big gym and instead of real baseballs, life flight balls were used. This added a spin to the game but the alumni were up for the challenge. After many ups and downs throughout the game, including a Hawaiian BBQ intermission, Benson Alumni beat the Benson Varsity 8-6 in the 30th inning. The Alumni assembled players from the class of 2008 all the way back to 1999. Thanks to all the Alumni for the donations, we hope to see you out there next year.
JV and Varsity Rained Out, Saturday Make up
 | The weather calls for more rain and the varsity and JV games have both been scheduled for Saturday at Benson. Saturday is suppose to be nice and sunny so bring the whole family out. JV game will start at 10:00 and the Varsity game will follow (1:00).
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Benson Comes Up Short in League Opener
Danny Redden Alex Redden 3-4 1 RBI 2-3 1 RBI
| Grant got off to a hot start on an overcast season opener by scoring 5 runs in the bottom of the 2nd inning. Benson rallied back in the 7th to make it a 3 run margin but 2 costly strike outs ended the Techmen's rally. The Redden Tandem at the top of the order came together for a total of 5 hits and 2 RBI's. Final score, Grant 6 and Benson 3. Next Game: Benson hosts Grant @ 4:30pm Projected Starter: Jeff Wallberg |
LEAGUE OPENER AT GRANT
| Benson will open up league play at Grant High School. The game has a 4:30 start time. Grant (3-4 preseason) returns a hand full of All League players and should be a contender for the playoffs this season. No rain in the forecast so it looks like the opener is a go. We will see you out there. Projected Starter: Logan Good Grant High School 2245 NE 36th Ave 97212 |
Alumni Game Roster Set
Alumni Game March 28th @ 1:00pm Alumni Batting Practice 11:00am (optional) Bring Baseball Pants
Jersey will be provided
Food After the game
Email questions:
jwayad@bensonbaseball.com
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Alumni Roster
Pitchers: Kory Klure 2003 Miles Quenton 2003 Richie Cunningham 1999 Jason Curier 1999 Jay Serhan 2006 Jonathan Jwayad 2003 Infielders: Jai Blair 1999 Seth Weitzel 2006 Adam Cohen 2001 Pat Sanders 2001 Collin Jones 2004 Chris Crawford 2001 Emmanuel Pierce 2003 Outfielders: James Penkert 2008 Sid Ong 2002 Jake Wakeman 2002 Jayson Hall 2008 Brandon Wingate 2007 Manager: Josh Wong |
Varsity Outlasts Madison 8-7
Alex Redden 2-3, 1 SB, 2R, 1 BB vs Madison 3/19 |
The Techmen hosted the Senators on Thursday in their season opener. Good started on the mound going 3 2/3 only giving up 1 run while the Techmen scored 7 runs in the first 4 innings. Madison rallied back in the 5th with a 6 spot but the Techmen held off for a 8-7 victory. A. Redden, D. Redden, and Meza all had 2 hits for Benson. Benson hosts Marshall Friday 3/20 @ 4:30 Projected Started: Jeff Wallberg |
JV Handles Madison 13-0
Danny Redden 2009
Vaughn Thirdgill 2009
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It was a beautiful March afternoon and the Benson JV hosted Madison due to a last minuet scheduling change. The Techmen showed up to play as they defeated Madison 13-0. Redden, Shaddock, and Thirdgill all pitched well, crafting a complete game shutout.
The JV will play Friday at Jefferson High School beginning at 4:30
Varsity will host Madison tomorrow (Thursday 3/19) at 4:30. |
JV Game Change
 | Benson JV game against Marshall has been switched. The JV will play Jefferson High School at Jefferson on Friday March 20th @ 4:30pm. The schedule has been changed. Jefferson High School 5210 N Kerby Ave, Portland, OR 97217 |
Opener Rained Out
| | Benson's Season Opener against Roosevelt (3/16) is canceled and the JV game against Woodburn has also been canceled. Practice will begin at the normal time. Reschedule: Varsity at Roosevelt March 24th @ 4:30pm Reschedule: JV at Benson March 23rd @ 4:30pm
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Logan Good Projected Starter for Season Opener
Logan Good 2008 | Roosevelt Rough Riders will host the Benson Techmen on Monday March 16th for the season opener. The game will begin at 4:30 and All League returning pitcher Logan Good is the projected starter for the Techmen. Rough Riders open the season with a brand new coaching staff. Robert Key heads the staff and is also the Head Basketball Coach at Roosevelt. Benson J.V will host Woodburn @ Benson also at 4:30 Roosevelt High School 6941 N Central St. Portland, OR 97212 |
Portland Beavers Fundraiser
| The Portland Beavers and Benson Baseball has teamed up! Benson Baseball players are selling Portland Beaver tickets for only $9.00. These tickets can be used at any Portland Beaver game this summer. This fund raiser gives the Techmen a chance to play Lincoln High School at PGE Park on May 9th at 10am. Please email coach Gillett with any questions. He has many tickets available for purchase and this will benefit Benson Baseball greatly. Thanks for your support. gillett@bensonbaeball.com |
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Benson Baseball Try-outs Begin February 23th
Jake Chrest 2008 | Benson Baseball try-outs will begin Monday, February 23th. All players interested in playing this season need to report to the varsity field by 3:30. Please be dressed in baseball pants along with a royal blue t-shirt and a baseball cap. Your shirts need to be tucked in and we prefer that you have a royal blue baseball belt. Try-outs will run for two weeks so you will have ample time to show your skills on the field and in the cage. If you have any questions please email or call Coach Gillette. gillett@bensonbaseball.com |
Benson Fleece Pull Over
| The Ringor Game Speed Fleece Pullover is what the program will wear this season. The price is $35.00 for the fleece. If you paid $40.00 to me already you will get a pair of royal compression wrist bands to make up the difference. Please bring your money for the fleece asap so we can get these in your hands right when the season starts. Please email me with any questions: jwayad@bensonbaseball.com |
Ringor Reminder 2/7
Ringor Diamond Streak Spike | Benson Baseball players please bring your money for the Ringor packages on Saturday morning 2/7. If you want the fleece spikes and sleeve your price is $125. If you want the spike and fleece (because you have your sleeve from last year) your price is $95.00. Please make all checks out to Ringor, you can also bring cash or your debit/credit card. If you have any questions please email Coach Jwayad asap. jwayad@bensonbaseball.com Those who handed their money in last week will get their spikes on Saturday. |
New Era Cap
Marcus Allen 2008 | The varsity team will introduce a new baseball cap this season. The New Era hat will have a white crown, royal bill, along with royal eyelets/button. This alternate hat will feature the B & T interlocked in orange with a royal outline. This hat will serve as an alternate cap for the varsity and will also be sold to other players and fans. The New Era hat will be available March 15th. Please email coach Gillett if you would like to pre-order one of these limited hats. mailto:jaxng@yahoo.com One hat = $25.00 Purchase 3 for $70.00 Please make all checks out to Benson Baseball. |
