JV 2009 2009 JV season recap The JV Vikings finished its season with a overall record of 12-4. Wins were recorded against Abbeville (2), Chapman (2), Greenwood, Ninety Six, Strom Thurmond, Saluda, Crescent(2), and Clinton(2). Losses were by JL Mann, Greenwood, Abbeville, and Ninety Six. The Vikings batted .369 as a team and outscored their opponents 135-55. The pitching staff recorded 107 strikeouts in 87 innings pitched with a team ERA of 2.74. The Vikings also recorded 77 stolen bases in 16 games.   Viking JV finishes season strong with win over Clinton The Emerald JV team finished their season strong with a 6-4 victory over Clinton last Monday. Matthew Qualres had 2 RBI's and earned his 5th victory on the mound. Cooper Mullet and Taylor Buchanan each had two hits, while Bradley Dixon scored the go-ahead run in the top of the 7th to help give the Vikings the win. The Vikings will finish the season with an overall record of 12-4.   Emerald JV defeats Clinton 4-3 The Emerald JV team came away with a 4-3 victory Tuesday night at home vs Clinton. The Vikings were down 3-1 until Matthew Quarles 2-out single tied the game 3-3. The game remianed tied until William Walker drove in the go-ahead rung with a single past the third baseman. DJ Cox picked up his first win of the year while Carson Weeks recorded his first save. Leading hitters for the Vikings were Matthew Quarles (2-3, R, 2 RBI), Cooper Mullet (2-4, 2B, R), and Thomas Walker (2-3, 2B). With the win the Vikings improved their record to 10-3. (April 7, 2009)   Emerald JV splits double-header with Abbeville The JV Vikings traveled to Abbeville for a double-header Saturday afternoon. The Vikings took the loss 3-2 in the game one before winning the second game 9-2. The starting pitcher in game one for the Vikings was Dillon Loggins (0-1). Dillon threw 5 innings while giving up 0 ER's on 2 hits with 6 strikeouts. Leading hitters were Matthew Quarles (1-2, 2 R), Cooper Mullet (2-3, SB), and William Walker (1-2, RBI).   In game two the Viking bats exploded for 9 runs on 15 hits. Leading hitters were Thomas Walker (3-4, 2B, 4 RBI), Cooper Mullet (3-4, 2B, 3 R, 2 RBI), Dillon Loggins (2-4, R, 2 SB), and Robinson Sanders (2-4, R, SB). Winning pitcher for the Vikings was Matthew Quarles (3-1). Matthew gave up no earned runs on 5 hits with 10 strikeouts and no walks over 5 innnings to help give the VIkings the victory. The JV Viking's record now stands at 10-3. (April 4, 2009)   Emerald JV take two from Chapman The Emerald Viking JV Team came away with 2 victories Satuday aftenoon at home against Chapman. The Vikings won the first game of the double-header by a score of 11-1 and then continued their strong play by taking the second game 17-1. Winning pitcher for game 1 was Matthew Quarles (2-1). Matthew threw 4 strong innings to earn his 2nd win of the season. Leading hitters were Cooper Mullet (2-4, 1 R, 2 RBI), Hunter Dysart (2-3, R, RBI) and Dillon Loggins (1-3, R, 4 SB). Carson Weeks started game two for the vikings and recorded his 1st win of the season. Top hitters in the second game were Cooper Mullet (3-3, 2 R, 4 RBI), Thomas Walker (2-2, 2 R, 2 RBI), Matthew Quarles (2-3, R, RBI) and Holden Humphreys (2-3, 2 R, 2 RBI). (March 21, 2009)   Emerald JV puts up big numbers against Saluda The JV Vikings defeated Saluda by a score of 17-0 in home action on Wednesday night. The Vikings offensive explosion was led by Taylor Buchanan (3-4, 2 R, 2 RBI) and Cooer Mullet (2-2, 3 R, RBI). Other top hitters were Matthew Quarles (2-3, 2 R, RBI), William Walker (2-4, 2 R), Robinson Sanders (1-2, 2 R) and Thomas Walker (1-2, 2 R). Logan McGraw (3-0) picked up his 3rd win of the season. Logan has now given up just 1 earned run in his last 15 innings pitched. With the win the JV Vikings improved their record to 4-2. (March 18, 2009)   Viking JV rout 96 10-0 The Emerald JV team pounded out 11 hits to beat 96 10-0 in its regular-season home opener this week. Winning pitcher for the Vikings was Logan McGraw (2-0). McGraw threw 5 strong innings Thursday afternoon to earn the complete game and the win. Leading hitters for the Vikings were Logan McGraw (3-3, 2 2Bs, RBI), Matthew Quarles (1-2, RBI, SB), and Dillon Loggins (1-3, 3B). The Vikings improved to 3-1 on the year. (March 11, 2009)