Mikes Academy

Omaha, Mike O'Keefe's CT Angels finished 7 out of 48 teams from around the country. "The experience these kids got, we couldn't of asked for anything more. They played their hearts out, didn't commit an error in 4 games, and played against kids that where two years older than ours. I'm so proud of the way we played as a team. The intensity was there from the first pitch to the last pitch in the last game". The Angels lost a tough one against Texas 7-6.

"They battled today; we came across a team that could swing the bats a little. A grand slam was the difference in this one. Our kids are able to leave Omaha, knowing they played their best baseball. We told them there would be college coaches and scouts at the games, and there were. It’s nice when they approach me as a coach, and ask about our players. One Scout couldn't believe our kids are only sophomores in High School. "I didn't know the level of baseball in CT was that good". I told our kids it’s an honor to have someone say that about you. "It was a very fun and entertaining time.  Not only was the baseball outstanding, but theoverall experience was great.  We faced the stiffest competition that I've seen, and played our hearts out to see where we matched up against the best around the country.  Between the time we spent playing together and the recreational time and fun we had, we really bonded as a team, and that in itself is enough to make me want to come again. Throw in the baseball, right around the college World Series time, and you're living life the best way a ball player can." 1st Baseman/Pitcher John Costello

“I had a great time in Omaha.  Being able to go to the College World Series was an absolute amazing experience and I would love to go year after year.  Also, the actual baseball tournament that we came to play was yet another great experience and one I will be talking about for some time.  The competition that we faced was top notch and some of the best I've ever seen.  I would not hesitate to say that this was one of the best tournaments that I have ever played in.  I would love to come back next year to prove ourselves to the rest of the country that Connecticut has some great baseball players." - Pitcher/3rd Baseman Dan Bradley

MIKE O'KEEFE'S CT ANGELS 18U WON THEIR FIRST GAME IN OMAHA 5-1 OVER COLORADO. STEVEN LANDELL THREW 5 INNINGS GIVING UP ONLY TWO HITS. HAMDEN BOYS ROB DAVIS AND KYLE CUMMINGS WENT A COMBINED 6-7 WITH THREE DOUBLES IN THE WIN.

SCOTT BERNEYS CT ANGLES DROPPED A TOUGH ONE IN OMAHA LOSING TO KANSAS CITY 7-3. THE ANGLES WHITE WHERE LEADING 1-0 AFTER 5 BUT COULDN'T HOLD THE LEAD. SCOTT IS STILL VERY OPTIMISTIC HE STILL HAS HIS TWO ACES IN THE PEN. "I HELD OFF PITCHING HARRY GLYNN AND SAM SCHRIBER. I KNOW I GOT THESE TWO GUYS THE NEXT TWO DAYS. I LIKE OUR CHANCES"

THE TOP 32 OUT OF 48 TEAMS ADVANCE TO THE PLAYOFF ROUNDS. CHECK IN TO SEE HOW OUR ANGELS ARE DOING!

• Ct Angels 18u Joe Cofransesco got his first varsity win with a 5-4 win over rival West Haven.
• Angels Dan Bradley from Hale Ray and Steven Landell from H.K are both undefeated this year. Steven H.K’s number one pitcher is also doing it with the bat. He is hitting over 350 on the year!
• Harry Glynn 18u is having a successful year for Kent baseball. Harry is 3-1 this year.
• Eric Romano from Notre Dame is hitting over 300 for the Knights.
• Hamden’s Kyle Cummings, Dan Blackman, and Robert Davis are hoping to keep Hamden  on the winning side as they enter the CIAC baseball tournament.