This year we have the following athlete and tournament lineups. Please email back to confirm if you accept the challenge. Alternates will practice and play when needed. These matchups are also based on the signup forms indicating which tournaments you can make.
Rutgers Bats
Addison Sears Goalie Manual #18 David Hymes Goalie Trinity 28
Cole Killion defense Trinity #29 Austin Fackler defense Trinity 8 Nick Kiper defense St. Xavier 17 Bobby Schmitt defense St. Xavier 21 Christian Poppe defense Trinity 5 Aaron Berg defense Country Day 14 Ryan Sabuda middie Cathedral 25 Austin Zehnder middie Trinity 32 Kevin Sims middie Trinity 9 Brad Lott middie Trinity 10 Matt Herner middie Trinity 24 Spencer Purdie middie Trinity 19 Alex Overdyk middie Collegiate 12 Michael Worthington middie Country Day 31 Ryan Scinta middie Country Day 6 Sam Woomer middie Lex. Catholic 15 Trent Haffler middie Manual 16 Mitchell Kraus middie Trinity 4 Alex Karman attack Trinity 47 Nick Stutler attack CovingtonCath 30 Chance Smith attack St. Xavier 26 Headley Van Meter attack Sayre 2 Cody Tranbarger Goalie Trinity-alt 11
Chase Bennett LSM KCD Nick Piscitelli defense Trinity Cole Killion defense Trinity Austin Fackler defense Trinity Nick Kiper defense St. X Bobby Schmitt defense St. X Kevin Sims middie Trinity Brad Lott middie Trinity Scott Blincoe middie Trinity Connor Glick middie St. X Matt Herner middie Trinity Spencer Purdie middie Trinity Alex Overdyk middie Collegiate Michael Worthington middie KCD Ryan Scinta middie KCD Sam Woomer middie Lex. Cath. Hayden Holbrook middie St. X. Will Frey middie Trinity Alex Karman attack Trinity Chance Smith attack St. X. Headley Van Meter attack Sayre
Cody Tranbarger Goalie Trinity-a
Gait Cup Bats
Addison Sears Goalie Manual Josh Sloane Goalie Lafayette Nick Piscitelli defense Trinity Gary Inman defense Trinity Jacob Leatherwood defense Lex. Cath. Nick Kiper defense St. X. Aaron Berg defense KCD Tyler Brown defense St. X. Ryan Sabuda middie Cathedral Scott Blincoe middie Trinity Connor Glick middie St. X Alex Overdyk middie Collegiate Michael Worthington middie KCD Will Frey middie Trinity Trent Haffler middie Manual Mitchell Kraus middie Trinity Nick Stutler attack Covington Cath. Headley Van Meter attack Sayre
Cherry Bomb Bat Team
Addison Sears Goalie Manual David Hymes Goalie Trinity Chase Bennett LSM KCD Nick Piscitelli defense Trinity Cole Killion defense Trinity Bobby Schmitt defense St. X. Austin Fackler defense Trinity Tyler Brown defense St. X. Ryan Sabuda middie Cahedral Austin Zehnder middie Trinity Kevin Sims middie Trinity Brad Lott middie Trinity Scott Blincoe middie Trinity Connor Glick middie St. X. Matt Herner middie Trinity Michael Worthington middie KCD Sam Woomer middie Lex. Catholic Hayden Holbrook middie St. X. Trent Haffler middie Manual Alex Karman attack Trinity Chance Smith attack St. X. Headley Van Meter attack Sayre
James Bright attack St. X. alt. Ryan Scinta middie KCD-alt Cody Tranbarger Goalie Trinity-alt
The Tournament of Champion BAT team... These 21 players represented Kentucky at the 4TH 2010 ANNUAL DICK'S SPORTING GOODS TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS in Tampa, Florida
Matt Herner Junior M Trinity Austin Fackler Junior D Trinity Cole Killion Sophomore D Trinity Nick Kiper Junior Defense/LSM St. X Spencer Purdie Junior M-FO Trinity Bobby Schmitt Junior D St. X Addison Sears Junior G Manual Sam Woomer Junior A Lexington Cath James Bright Junior A St. X Brad Lott Sophomore M Trinity Ryan Scinta Junior M Ky. Country Day Russell Leggett Junior M Ky. Country Day Reid Wesley Junior M St. X. Chris Kelley Senior A Lexington Lafayette Alex Karman Junior A Trinity
Kevin Sims Freshman A Trinity Michael Worthington Junior M/FO Ky. Country Day Clayton Meyer Junior M/FO Tinity Eddie Crawford Senior G Ky. Country Day
Why so serious? Meet the Bluegrass Bats for 2010
Why so serious? Meet the Bluegrass Bats for 2010
Player profiles will be coming shortly.....
2010 Defending Lax-N-ati Champs
#24 Matt Herner Midfield/Attack Trinity H.S. 3rd Year BAT.. Dubbed "Hollywood" by some college players, he is famous for his sleight of hand pass fakes, Matthew hopes to play at the college level, perhaps at Rollins, Stevenson, Towson, or the Barbizon School of Hair Design.He taunts his opponents by whispering "Want to meet Mr. Slippery" forcing them into delerium. He learned to read and write this year and hopes this will help him in college. Adidas All American 2010 for Team Tennessee. Senior.
Nick Stutler Attack Covington Catholic. First Year Bat. Not the tallest player, Nick says "Surprising things come in small packages". His size doesn't stop this Bat from reeking havoc. Defensemen find him difficult to manage due to his cat quick moves. He has been seen jumping over the cage for scores, as he can high jump his height. His signature move the "Kentucky Stut man" incorporates a spin dodge no look back shot" that forces opponents to quiver. His favorite food is Bean Soup because he heard it will put hair on his chest. He has the nicest smile on the team, and they are real.
#14 Aaron Berg LSM from Kentucky Country Day. First year Bat. His signature move, the Spear Check has deflated many opponents. His secrete weapon, eating White Castles before the game, keep his opponents at a distance, thus he doesn't need to talk to his foes. His ultimate goal is to be a Marine, because he feels he looks like a Silver Back Gorilla. Although he is only 5'7", people are amazed at his toughness. Who do people confuse him with? Robert Redford, Ryan Gosling, Tom Windham, thats right. Be cautious when he shines his "charming smile."
Scott Blinco, a first year Bat that goes to Trinity High School. He is #43 and plays an awsome Midfield. His signature move is the "Blink yo eye split dodge." and all people see when he splits is his "rosey cheeks." His favorite past time that will help him in life is sleeping. He does plan to attend college, but unsure if it is Oxford, Harvard, or Jefferson Community College. He feels his most interesting feature is his "left pinky toe" because it is 9 inches long and quite girthy. Perhaps this is why people think he looks like a wombat. People say he looks like his Bat Mate Brad Lott. In fact they were Siamese twins separated at birth. Scott feels he got the better organs.
Headly VanMeter #2 and First year Bat. Nicknamed "the Dog" he is like a pitt bull on steroids on the Lacrosse Field. He plays both attack and Midfield for Sayre. He enjoys lacrosse because he can demonstrate his signature move the sliding head tunnel. If you hear noises around you, don't worry that is just Headly, giving his werewolf snarl. The most interesting part of him is his fur, urrh Hair that flows like Sampson. He whispers to his opponents before every game, "Whats for supper? He hopes to go to Transylvania to study Lycanthropy (look it up). Adidas All American 2010 for Team Ohio.
Trent Haffler #16 attends DuPont Manual High. He is a midfielder that specializes in the "spin" move. After opponents pick up their shorts after he spins them, he tells them "Good luck." In 20 years he plans on traveling the world eating anything homemade. He hopes to attend college at Centre, St. Josephs, Villanova, or Virginia Tech. An athlete of tremendous endurance, he likens himself to the animal of great charm the Iquana. He weighs in at 156 pounds and both his arms weigh 100 of them. Some say he looks like Arnold Swartzenegger, except his teeth aren't as spaced. A first year Bat, Trent has clocked his shot at 21 mph.
Gary Inman
Alex Overdyk Midfielder Collegiate. Alex is a fast break specialist. He is an intelligent player than has an ACT score likely above 40. A solid team player he is able to find the open man for a shot. He is amazed that others can't understand him due to his erudite vocabulary. He feels he is "obsequious" and only becomes "splenetic" when his opponents challenge him. Alex has 35 girl friends that follow him from game to game, making it difficult for the other players to get on the Bat Bus at times. The first thing he tells opponents on the field is "Overdyk, Alex Overdyk, no e." The animal he feels he resembles is the lion king, due the way his mane waves when he fast breaks. First year Bat.
Chance Smith Senior St. X. Attack. Chance made the 2010 Adidas National Tournament team for Tennessee. He is a strong, shifty attackman that is not afraid to take it to the big poles. One of the best attackmen to come out of St. X, this is his second year playing with the Bats. His favorite food before a game is Crab Cakes, because it reminds him of the pounding he gave the Baltimore Crabs. Not one to be reserved, Chance hopes to play DI lacrosse in College and many schools have him in their sights.
#21 Bobby Schmitt 12th Grade St. X Defense Mr. Schmitt is very confident and feels that "everything about me is amazing." Although he thinks he looks like a Dinosaur, he is fleet of foot and has perfected the "Walk the Dog" move. His favorite lacrosse memory was defeating Collegiate in the State Championship. Bobby is a 2nd year Bat. Bobby is 6'5" inches and with his Crosse looks like a C 130 aircraft. Made the Adidas All American team 2010.
Austin Zehnder "the Zen master". He is 6'1 and considers himself a "groundball vacuum cleaner." A Trinity midfielder, Austin hopes to attend college outside of Kentucky. Austin enjoys meditating, eating pizza, and waxing his lax stick in his free time. Hoping to become a doctor he feels he surgically debilitates his opponents, as they feel he has removed certain organs without anesthesia. First year Bat.
#23 James Bright Senior at St. X High School. Attack 2nd year Bat. Known for his sneaky moves around the cage. Able to find openings where there aren't any and leap small players in a single bound, he also enjoys football, hula hoop, and dodge ball. James is a physical player that matches up with the strongest players. Silent but Deadly is his motto. He is one of his high schools best attackmen, and they can count on him to score when needed. James enjoys traveling the world in his private jet.
#8 Austin Fackler Senior Trinity Defense.. All State Honors Sophmore and Junior year. Known for his no-nonsense play, Austin is not afraid to mix it up with anyone. A high intensity player that is known for his Adrenalin Poke Check. Stood out at Nike Blue Chip tournament. Member of Adidas All American. Hopes to play at Layola, Salisbury, Ohio State, or Australian Crew Team. An Adidas All American for 2010 on Team Tennessee.
#25 Josh Slone. BatCager 10th grade at Western Hills. Josh would like to play at Gettysburg, Mt. St. Joseph, or Swanee. Showcasing his signature move "The Stop!" his opponents tremble at his quick hands. His favorite memory is scoring a goal in indoor play. When he gets a chance he whispers "FEAR the BAT" in his opponents ears. What animal does he think he resembles, you got it.. A Muscrat." He was on the All Stare Team at West Point Camp and enjoyus watching Friday Night Lights.
# 5 Christian Poppe Junior Trinity H.S. Defense All State Honors Sophmore year. His signature lacrosse move is the Ridge Runner Ram Check, Christian takes his game serious. Made the 2010 Adidas National championship team.
#13 Chase Bennet LSM Kentucky Country Day Chase is in the 12th grade and hopes to attend Centre, Denver, and the Air Force Academy all at the same time. He is a 2nd year Bat and feels Lacrosse is "like lemonade on a hot summer day." His favorite past time is sky diving. When he enters the Lacrosse field he tells his opponents in a nice friendly manner "Your gonna die clown!" He then shows them his incredible "harness." People say he looks like "little John from Robin Hood", but doesn't understand why his opponents can't stop looking into his "incredible blue eyes." He enjoys eating Fish and Chips, feels his left ear lobe is amazing to others (perhaps due to how far it dangles down his head), and thinks he looks like a blue eyed Barracuda. His signature move the Bennett Wrap Check was designed to work with his 007 harness.
#19 Spencer Purdie Midfield. Trinity High 12th grade. Spencer hopes to attend UNC, Gettysburg, or Ohio State His signature lacrosse move is the "McTwist" which causes his opponents to call him "The IQUANA." Recognizing that others are amazed at his legs, his opponents fear his "lightening speed." Before every game he concentrates by listening to music. Every chance he gets he likes to whisper in his opponents ear "You picked the wrong man to mess with" as he dodges to score. The last book he read was "Of mice and men." The movie he took his last date on was "Land of the Lost" which he found quite intriquing.
Hayden Holbrook MVP Kentucky High School Championship. One of the strongest players in St. X history. Senior at St. X high school. Midfield. When asked what he says to his opponents before every game, he stated "nothing, my actions speak for me." He hopes to be a WWF wrestler when he graduates college. He brought his high school team to a championship with his crafty skills.
Will Frey. Trinity Midfield. Will is a first year Bat and scored a hat trick at the 2010 Gait Cup. He is a strong athlete that loves challenges. He does not intimidate easily. His signature move the French Frey is a combination of face dodge and split dodge. He can score in any position. Will's favorite food is Pizza. He is a 5'9 160 pounder that his eyes set for Denver, Navy, or Ohio State. He reports that people are amazed at his "tremendously good looks" and his chin dimple. He is often late for games due to autograph signing. He enjoys Karaoke singing, macrame, and candle making in his free time.
#10 Brad Lott A midfielder from Trinity high and a 2nd year BAT. He is 6' tall and weighs 160 pounds. He hopes to attend Ohio State. His most interesting features are his "cat like, panther, reflexes." This helps with his face-offs. Although shy and unassuming, Brad feels he looks like Orlando Bloom or Batmate Connor Glick. He is able to scream and runaround on his knees like Connor. Brad enjoys sushi, long walks on the beach, heart to heart conversations with his mother, and giving massages to his team mates. His signature move is the "pinch n' Pop a Lott." Because he is "rabbit like", perhaps due to the size of his ears and haunches, he is able to win 87.54 percent of his faceoffs. Brad is an UnderArmour All American.
Cody Tranberger
Nick Piscitelli, aka "Pisco" Defense Trinity, 12th Nick hopes to play at Penn State. He has played Lacrosse for 5 years and although opponents fear his poke check, since the Lax-N-ati has become famous for "the Samauri" where he almost broke a players stick in half with his forceful move. He really enjoyed watching Lion King and feels he is like Stewie on Family Guy. Before every game he eats, raw bacon, and whispers in opponents ears on the field, "AHs, ho". He is amazed that people don't recognize how athletic he is.
Cole Killian plays defense and attends Trinity High. he hopes to play at Ohio State or Penn State. He intimidates players with is height, which appears to be 6'5" tall. His signature lacrosse move is the rusty gate. Jamming out before every game, he gets ready to tell opponents "It's on like donkey kong." What animal does he resemble, "a cougar" and he knows that the most amazing part of him is his left ear. His favorite lacrosse memory is scoring the winning goal in sudden death during a game.Adidas All American 2010 for Team Tennessee
#4 Connor Glick, Junior St. Xavier High LSM Connor is a 2nd year Bat. One of the most energetic and enthusiastic Bats. Whispers to opponents, "Want to see Mr. Thunder or Mr. Lightening?" Signature move is the Ridge Runner Run Through Poke Check.
Michael Worthington #31 KCD Midfield. He is interested in going to any college, with an ACT score of 37, except he doesn't want to stay in Kentucky. The most interesting feature about him is his amazing ears. They can hear mosquitoes in the next county. What animal does he resemble? He believes it is a BADGER. He likens Lacrosse to hockey, "only in the air." He enjoys eating omelets, really likes eggs and peppers. When he comes onto the Lacrosse field, he tells his opponents, "This is my morning spoon." Then he rockets past them with his amazing signature move, the "Cradle." Michael is a 2nd year BAT.
#6 Ryan Scinta Midfield 12th grade.. Kentucky Country Day Ryan plans to play at Vermont, Hofstra, or Bryant. He signature Scinta Split Dodge has caused many players to drill into the ground. His ability to use both hands has many players frustrated while telling them "I'm hungry." When asked what animal he resembles, you got it "A Monkey" maybe because of his impressive and amazing Calcium Lump on his shoulder. His favorite lacrosse memory is scoring the winning goal against Manual in Overtime his freshman year. Ryan has been voted All State, Most Valuable Offensive Player, Heart Award, and Board Award at School. Adidas All American 2010 for Team Tennessee
#18 Addison Sears Batcager Manual H.S. 12th grade. Addison is a 1st year Bat. He is an All State Goalie and has won the Player that embodies the spirit of the Team award at Manual. If he didn't play Lacrosse he would try water polo. He is interested in playing at Limestone, Bellarmine, or Merrimack where he could showcase his signature move "The Pay Day." Before every game he goes by and whispers "Good day to you sir, good luck". He is very polite, even though he thinks he resembles a Grizzly Bear. Addison prizes his perserverance and his ability to stretch to dance dance revolution. His game drink is "Red GZ."
#15 Sam Woomer Lexington Catholic H.S. Attack 12th grade..... All State Attack as sophmore, this fine left handed player feels he resembles a swan. He would like to play LAX for Boulder, Ohio University, or Denver. His signature lacrosse move is the Behind the head dribble. His favorite LAX memory is "scoring in the State Finals against St. X across the back as a freshman. Fluent in Italian, he is also recognized for his ability to "score."
David Hymes Goalie Trinity High School 10th grade David feels that he has quite impressive shins and that the intimidating wild animal he resembles is a fighing "penquin." His favorite memory is winning state while in middle school. A spiritual athlate, he prays before every game, however once game time comes he whispers in opponents ears "It's on." His signature lacrosse move is the HYMIE FACE DODGE. David is a first year BAT
The Bat Coaches for 2010
Coach Kevin Johnson Assistant coach Trinity H.S. Goalie Coach 2nd year Bat Voted most enthusiastic and dedicated coach of the year by Batcrosse Magazine! Developer of the famous lacrosse Crab Chip . Developer of the famous lacrosse dodge, "The Johnson shake"
Head Coach Pete Schroeder: Head coach Trinity H.S. Expert tactical strategist and offensive specialist........ And he has a nice smile!!!! Coach for Team Tennessee at 2010 Adidas National Team. Coach has taken his teams to numerous state high school titles.
General Manager and co-founder of the Bats...... Bat1: Phil Fackler Sports Motivator, visionary, and "get'r done" kind of guy.......
Wayne Herner, Assistant General Manager and co-founder of Bats.