Rebels Baseball

Rebels All Stars

2010-07-01T05:36:00.000-07:00

Four Rebels will be competing in the U14 District 17 Pool Play Tournament in Jerseyville. Sid Sarginson, Kyle Obertino, Billy Ritchey and Brady Talkington will represent the Rebels in the tournament. The tournament begins July 1(tonite)at City Park A. Jerseyville will play Calhoun tonight at 6:00, and Pike County on Friday at 6pm. The tournament will conclude on Saturday with Calhoun taking on Pike County at 6pm.

The top two teams will advance to the Double Elimination Tournament in Rushville.

Rebels vs Sutton

2010-07-01T05:32:00.000-07:00

The Rebels closed out the season on a winning note. The Rebels beat Sutton 8-5, sweeping the two-game season series. The Rebels got a great pitching performance from starter Sid Sarginson. Sarginson went six innings and all of his runs allowed were unearned. Billy Ritchey got the final three outs as the Rebels complete a 11-2 season.

Rebels vs Fester

2010-06-28T05:33:00.000-07:00

The Rebels reached double-digit win total with an 8-4 win over Fester's team. The Rebels started Kyle Obertino on the hill, but had to leave early due to a tight hamstring. He was followed by Trevor Carpenter who went the rest of the way. Several good defensive plays highlighted the game. Two players were gunned down at homeplate and two runners were picked-off second base.

Next game; Rebels vs Loellke, Monday, June 28th @ 5:30pm Legion A.

Rebels vs Pohlman

2010-06-25T05:56:00.000-07:00

The Rebels rallied for a 12-8 win over the team from Calhoun. The Rebels trailed early but got on the board with a Kyle Obertino solo Home Run in the second. The Rebels eventully took the lead and held on for the win. Billy Ritchey started and Brady Talkington finished the game for the Rebels.

Next game; Rebels vs Fester, Saturday June 26th @ 12:30pm Legion A.

Rebels vs Hamilton

2010-06-23T05:43:00.000-07:00

The Rebels' bats were shut down by two Bandits' pitchers in a 8-2 loss Tuesday. Starter Cole Bugger and reliever Jacob Hamilton limited the Rebels to just a handful of baserunners, but the Rebels were able to push across two runs. The Rebels and Bandits split the two games played this season.

Next game; Rebels vs Calhoun Thursday, June 24th @ 6:00pm City Park A.

Rebels vs Perkey

2010-06-22T05:43:00.000-07:00

The Rebels swept the two-game season series from the Godfrey squad, 28-2 the final in this one. Kyle Obertino started on the hill, throwing three shutout innings. He also starred at the plate going 4-5 with a triple, 2 doubles and a single.

Next game; Rebels vs Hamilton, Tuesday, June 22nd @ 5:30pm Legion A.

Rebels vs Sutton

2010-06-21T05:31:00.000-07:00

Whew! That was a close one! The Rebels built a 8-2, behind a strong pitching performance from starter Billy Ritchey, then had to hold on as the Godfrey team got close in the last inning, Rebels win 8-6. Sid Sarginson came on to get the final two outs via the strikeout. The Rebels had to overcome several questionable calls from the Godfrey homeplate umpire, calls that could have been the difference in the game. The umpire failed to call a hit-by-pitch that would have forced in a Rebel run and a Godfrey run was allowed when the runner didn't slide, or avoid a collision at homeplate.

Next game; Rebels vs Perkey Monday, June 21st @ 6:00pm at Godrey Field 5

Rebels vs Lacy

2010-06-14T08:22:00.000-07:00

The Rebels lost their first game of the year 6-2 to the Bombers. Starting pitchers Sid Sarginson and Tim Lacy were locked in a pitching duel in the early innings before the Bombers were able to break through. The Rebels pulled within two, at 4-2. But the Bombers added two insurance run in the seventh to seal the win.

Next game; Rebels vs Hamilton, Tuesday, June 15th @ 8:00pm at Legion A.

Rebels vs Perkey

2010-06-11T05:48:00.000-07:00

Rebels took advantage of the Godfrey starters wildness in posting a 22-2 win. Rebels used four pitchers in the game. Starter Brady Talkington lasted only a couple batters before leaving, due to illness. Billy Ritchey, Lucas Baalman and Kendrick Soer followed on the hill. The game ended on a nifty 6-4-3 double-play.

Next game; Rebels vs Lacy, Saturday June 12 @ 10:00 am on City Park A.

Rebels vs Parish

2010-06-08T05:32:00.000-07:00

The Rebels "ratteled the bats" in posting a 22-3 win over the Sharks. Playing shorthanded -- only nine players in uniform -- didn't affect the Rebels. Sid Sarginson started and Trevor Carpenter finished on the mound for the 5-0 Rebs.

Next game; Rebels vs Fester, Tuesday 6/8 @ 6:00 pm on City Park Field A.

Rebels vs Lacy

2010-06-05T07:05:00.000-07:00

The Rebels finally beat the Bombers. The Rebels got a strong 6 innings from starter Brady Talkington and Kyle Obertino closed it out in the 7th as the Rebels bested the Bombers 7-1. The Rebels coupled the strong pitching with timely hitting and good defense to beat the Bombers for the first time.

Next game; Rebels vs Parish, Monday, June 7th @ 5:30 pm Legion A.

Rebels vs Hamilton

2010-06-02T05:34:00.000-07:00

The Rebels rallied for 6 runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to edge the Bandits 16-15. The Rebels led 3-1 after one inning, but the Bandits pulled ahead and led going into the final innings. Brady Talkington came on to pitch the final two innings and managed to keep the game close. Lucas Baalman crossed the plate with the winning run as Trevor Carpenter reached on a throwing error.

Next game; Rebels vs Loellke 5:30 pm(new time) Thursday @ Legion Field A.

Rebels vs Loellke

2010-05-28T20:13:00.000-07:00

The Rebels played their first game and came away with a convincing win. Stellar starting pitching from Sid Sarginson and timley hitting led to a 17-1 win over the Crushers. Rebels took advantage of the Crushers starting pichers bout with wildness to bat around in the first inning, building a 7-0 lead and never looking back. Sarginson pitched into the fourth before being lifted after nearing him pitch limit. Brady Talkington finished up as the Rebels improve to 2-0.

Next game, Rebels vs Hamilton, Tuesday 6/1 @ 8:00pm on Legion Field A.

Rebels vs Fester

2010-05-27T19:23:00.000-07:00

The Rebels first game of the season, after four rainouts, results in a "W". In this makeup of a rainout from a week ago, the Rebels showed up ready to play. Apparently Fester's team didn't get the memo. The team was no show. The Rebels were awarded the win via forfeit.

Next game, Friday, May 28th @ 6:00 pm City Park Field A versus Loellke.

Rebels Baseball 2010

2010-03-23T11:35:00.000-07:00

Spring is here! Baseball time again! The 2010 Rebels Baseball team is starting to prepare for the 2010 season. The Rebels will be playing in the Jerseyville Little League/Junior League U14. The season is set to begin sometime in mid-May, lthough aschedule has not been released.

Rebels have begun practicing and will continue to practice twice a week on Field A at Dolan Park. Practice time will be from 3:30 to 5 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We may offer a weekend practice or two as well.

Rebels to participate in All Stars

2009-07-01T08:35:00.000-07:00

Two Rebels have been selected to represent Jerseyville in the upcoming U14 District 17 Double Elimination Tournament in Mount Sterling. Catcher/Shortstop Kyle Obertino and Pitcher/Shortstop Kelyn Cope are part of the team coached by Kevin Hamilton, Scott Summers and Dave Sobol. Play begins Sunday, July 5th in Mt. Sterling.

Rebels vs Godfrey

2009-07-01T08:31:00.000-07:00

The Rebels closed out their season on the road in Godfrey looking to sweep the season series after taking the earlier game 10-0 in Jerseyville. Long story short....the Rebels end up splitting their two games with Godfrey. No need for further details.

The Rebels complete their first season at the U14 level with a 6-6 record.

Rebels vs Bad News Bears

2009-06-27T06:36:00.000-07:00

Deja Vu all over again. The second meeting between these two teams was a virtual carbon coby of the first. The Rebels were able to score early runs against the Bears starter, Austen Goheen comes through with a bases-clearing hit, the Rebels surrender the lead on a two-run error and come up empty against the hard-throwing Luke Jun. In fact, the final score was also the same---6-4.

Next up; Season Finale Rebels vs Godfrey, Tuesday, June 30th, 6 pm Godfrey Field #5

Rebels vs Cougars

2009-06-26T05:39:00.000-07:00

The Cougars starting pitcher did not allow a hit in 6 2/3Rd's innings. With two outs in the seventh, trailing 2-1, the Rebels rallied to take a 4-2 lead. Kelyn Cope, Brendan Goldacker and Tate Bonhannon all crossing the plate, with Kyle Obertino driving in what proved to be the winning run. In the bottom half of the seventh, the Cougars put their lead off man, only to have him picked off at first by catcher Obertino. With one out, runners on first and second and one run scored, a Cougars batter popped up just behind the pitchers mound. The home plate umpire declared the batter out with the "infield fly rule" in effect, the runner on second attempted to advance to third where he was doubled off, ending the game. Rebels 4 - Cougars 3.

Next up; Rebels vs Bad News Bears, Friday June 26th @ 8 pm Legion A

Rebels vs Bad Boyz

2009-06-20T06:54:00.000-07:00

The Rebels scored in double-digits for the third straight game in a 13-4 win over the Bad Boyz. The Rebels took advantage of a multitude of base on balls and errors to post their third straight win. Brendan Goldacker started and Trevor Carpenter came on to close out the game shortened due to a two-hour time limit.

Next up; Rebels vs Bombers Monday, June 22nd at 8pm Legion A.

Rebels vs Cougars rescheduled

2009-06-18T19:57:00.000-07:00

The Rebels will play the Cougars(Hamilton) Thursday, June 25th @ 6pm at City Park A.

Rebels vs Titus

2009-06-18T19:46:00.000-07:00

Whew!!!The Rebels scored 11 runs in the final two innings to defeat Calhoun(Titus) 13-12. Blake Witt drew a bases loaded walk in the bottom of the seventh to score Aaron Harding with the winning run. The Rebels fell behind early. Battled back to take the lead after six. Only to see Calhoun rally for 6 runs with two outs in the seventh to take a 12-8 lead. Tate Bohannon and Kyle Obertino both reached base in all four at-bats. Luke Baalman, who followed Kelyn Cope and Brady Talkington to hill, went 2 and 1/3rd innings to pick up the win.

Next up: Rebels vs Bad Boyz, Friday June 19th at 6 pm at Legion A.

Rebels vs Titus

2009-06-13T06:34:00.000-07:00

The bats came alive as the Rebels went to the Kingdom of Calhoun to play the team from Brussels. Brendan Goldacker and Kyle Obertino both reached base four times and Tate Bohannon had three hits as the Rebels get back to .500 with a 16-6 win. On the hill, Brady Talkington started and Kelyn Cope finished for the 3-3 Rebels.

Next up; Rebels vs Cougars, June 16th at 6 pm at City Park A

Rebels vs Bad News Bears

2009-06-10T05:41:00.000-07:00

Once again a two-hour time limit was instituted and cost the Rebels a chance to come back against an opponent. The Rebels took the early lead on Bad News Bears starter Sid Sargenson, but were unable to add to it when Luke Jun followed him on the hill. The Bears clawed back to tie the game at four and eventually took the lead on a two-run error in the bottom of the sixth. Umpires ruled the game over at the two hour mark. After the game Park and Rec personnel admitted their error in instituting a time limit.

Next Up; Rebels vs Calhoun, June 12th @ 6pm in Brussels.

Rebels vs Stahlschmidt

2009-06-06T15:01:00.000-07:00

The team from Brighton won in walk-off fashion after an emotion-filled game. Starter Brady Talkington gave a solid effort before being lifted after reaching his pitch limit. Talkington also scored the tying run in the top of the sixth on a fielders choice. Missed chances and a couple bad breaks kept the Rebels from taking control of the game. Stahlschmidt won the game after loading the bases in the bottom of the sixth, with the winning run scoring on a wild pitch. The game ended due to a two-hour time limit.

Next up: Rebels vs Bad News Bears, June 9th @ 8:00pm City Park A

Rebels vs Godfrey

2009-06-06T05:57:00.000-07:00

Good pitching, good hitting and good fielding combined for an 11-0 win over Godfrey. Kelyn Cope started and went the distance. Cope and Kyle Obertino were among the hitting stars and once again, the Rebels infield executed an inning-ending double play.

Next up; Rebels vs Stahlschmidt, Sat. June 6th, 12 noon at Schneider Park in Brighton.

Rebels vs Bombers rescheduled...again

2009-06-03T10:01:00.000-07:00

The Rebels will play the Bombers on June, 22nd at 8pm. The game will be played at Legion A.

Rebels practice game

2009-06-01T05:38:00.000-07:00

POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN

We have a practice game scheduled for Tuesday June 2nd at 6pm in Brighton at Schneider Park versus a select team from Godfrey coached by Greg Snider. This is at Schneider Park, not Betsey Ann. We've never played at this park before. It's under the water tower across from Robings Manor Nursing Home. Be there by 5:15 pm.

Rebels vs Simpson

2009-05-23T05:54:00.000-07:00

Production from the entire line-up, good defense and pitching to contact produced a 9-4 win over Brighton's Cardinals(Simpson). Several players had a good night at the plate, highlighted by by a pair of triples from Kelyn Cope and Matthew Johnson. Lucas Baalman reached base in every at-bat for the second straight game. In the field, Cope and Baalman both started inning-ending double plays and Johnson made a couple of good catches in right field. On the mound, Tate Bohannon got the start and gave up a couple of unearned, first inning runs. Trevor Carpenter came on in the second and went the rest of the way. Carpenter didn't fool too many Cardinal batters, but was very efficient by throwing strikes and letting the defense make plays behind him.

Next up; Make-up game vs Bombers 5/28 at 6pm Legion A

Rebels vs Steckel

2009-05-20T05:35:00.000-07:00

Walks...walks...walks. Numerous base-on-balls doomed the Rebels Tuesday in their game with Steckel. Final score 16-4. Starting pitcher Kelyn Cope pitched well, allowing only one run in his three innings of work. But, had to leave, leading 2-1, due to a high pitch count. A parade of relievers had trouble finding the plate and Steckel batters kept the bats on their shoulders awaiting the free pass. Offensivly, Lucas Baalman, Harry Arter, and Aaron Harding each reached base twice.

Next up: Rebels vs Simpson 5/22 @ 6pm Legion A

Rebels vs Bombers rescheduled

2009-05-19T10:51:00.000-07:00

The Rebels - Bombers game has been rescheduled for 5/28 6pm at Legion A. Players should be at the field by 5:15pm.

Rebels vs Bombers

2009-05-15T18:45:00.000-07:00

Tornado sirens sounding in Jerseyville and the threat of severe weather postponed the game between the Rebels and Bombers. The game was halted in the bottom of the first with no score. The Rebels Kyle Obertino reached with a two-out walk. With Tate Bohannon at the plate, Kyle stole second and advanced to third on a wild pitch. The game was called at that point. In the top half of the first, starting pitcher Brady Talkington induced a flyball to short right field where Aaron Harding made the catch and doubled off Schon Widman who had reached on a error.

Next up: Rebels vs Steckel, Tuesday, April 19th at 8 pm at Legion.

Practice Schedule

2009-03-24T19:35:00.000-07:00

The Rebels outdoor practices have begun and, weather permitting, will be held through mid-May on the following schedule:

Mondays @ 5:30 pm at City Park Diamond A

Thursday @ 5:30 pm at City Park Diamond A

Right now Diamond A does not have a mound constructed and the bases are not yet out. If we feel the need for our pitchers to get used to working off a mound, we may shift practices to the Legion. For now, we'll stick with City Park.

When pratices are cancelled or moved we'll contact parents via e-mail or text message.

Baseball Mania

2009-03-24T19:17:00.000-07:00

Rebels players are once again selling Baseball Mania tickets. Baseball Mania is the Jerseyville Little League fundraiser. Each ticket costs $20. Every ticket contains 17 different 3-team combinations. Prizes are awarded after each week and at the end of the season to the tickets whose teams score the most and fewest combined total runs. Ticket holders can check their ticket online each week at charitymania.com.

Jerseyville Little League receives $14 from every $20 ticket sold. The league has given each team that sells at least 25 tickets $2 for every ticket sold. The Rebels earned over $70 for tickets sold last year.

You can contact any Rebel player or parent to purchase tickets. Good luck.

New Rebels

2009-03-11T10:41:00.000-07:00

Rebels Baseball welcomes two new team members...Kelyn Cope and Aaron Harding. After taking a year off Kelyn returns to the diamond. Aaron joins the Rebels after playing for a team coached by his father for several years. Please make them feel welcome.

Indoor batting practice begins Monday, March 16th @ 7pm. We hope to get several indoor batting practices in before heading outside when things warm up.

Getting ready for 2009

2009-02-09T10:37:00.000-08:00

After a Coaches-Parents meeting on Sunday, February 8th at the Susnig Center, it's time to look ahead to another season of Rebels Baseball. In 2009 we will compete in the 14 and under division as a first year team. The pitching distance increase to 60'6", and the distance between bases will be 90', just like the major leagues.

The season will start a little later than in the past. Our first league games may not start till late May.

Our roster looks a little different. Garryt Jones and Justin Phillps have decided not to play baseball this season and Lucas Obertino will stay in the 12 and under division. We are still looking for a couple players to fill out our roster. If you know someone that wants to be a Rebel let us know.

We will be able to use bigger bats this season. We would like to purchase one or maybe two good bats. We also may need to get a couple new uniforms for those outgrowing last years model and we will be getting new caps. This takes money. We hope to attract a sponsor or two to help out and we may participate in a team fundraiser. We're going to look into maybe selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts.

In the weeks ahead we're going to start hitting the batting cage. Outdoor practices will likely start in March. This year we'll have the use of Randy and Sara Carpenter's pitching machine too.

Please bookmark this site, tell your friends and relatives and check in regularly for updates on Rebels Baseball.

Jerseyville All Stars eliminated

2008-07-10T06:09:00.000-07:00

The 12 and under Jerseyville All Stars run at the District 17 Double Elimination Tournament in Beardstown has ended. Rushville handed Jerseyville their second loss Wednesday night, 3-1. Jerseyville lone run was on a Kyle Obertino homerun, his second of the tournament and third of the postseason. K. Obertino led the team in hits, batting average, homeruns, extra base hits, and runs batted in. Congratulations to all the Rebels All Stars; Kyle and Lucas Obertino and Tate Bohannon.

Rebels All-Stars shine in Beardstown

2008-07-06T15:23:00.000-07:00

Saturday, the Jerseyville All Stars played their first game of the District 17 Double Elimination Tournament in Beardstown and used a come-from-behind win to advance to next round. Jerseyville trailed 5-2 at one point, but battled back to tie it in the 6th, force extra innings and win it in the 8th, 6-5. Kyle Obertino was the hitting star with a homerun, triple and single. Tate Bonhannon had two hits, including a game-winning double.

Jerseyville plays Macomb at 8:00 pm Monday in Beardstown.

All Stars advance

2008-07-03T08:29:00.000-07:00

The Jerseyville 12 and under All Stars have advanced to the District 17 Double-Elimination Tournament in Beardstown. The Jerseyville All Stars completed the four-team pool play tournament in Winchester with a record of 2-1. The Calhoun All Stars also finished 2-1, but Jerseyville was awarded the Pool C #1 seed by virtue of their 8-5 head-to-head victory over Calhoun on Wednesday.

Jerseyville and Calhoun advance to Beardstown. Jerseyville's first game will be played at 1:00 pm on Saturday 7/6.

Select games from Beardstown can be heard online.

Rebels Team Photo

2008-07-02T12:49:00.000-07:00

Bottom row: left to right, Blake Witt, Brady Talkington, Trevor Carpenter, Harry Arter, Brendan Goldacker and Kyle Obertino.

Middle row: l to r, Garryt Jones, Justin Phillips, Kendrick Soer, Lucas Baalman, Matthew Johnson, Tate Bohannon and Lucas Obertino.

Back row: Coaches John Goldacker, Craig Baalman and Jeff Soer.

Rebels All Stars

2008-06-26T10:32:00.000-07:00

The Rebels will represented in the 12 and under Jerseyville Little League All Star team. Shortstop/Pitcher Kyle Obertino, Third Baseman/Shortstop Tate Bohannon and Catcher/First Baseman Lucas Obertino are part of this year's team.

Jerseyville All Star will play three games in Winchester starting Saturday(6/28) and continuing on Monday(6/30) and Tuesday(7/1).

Game One: Jerseyville vs Calhoun @ 7:00 pm Saturday(6/28)

Game Two: Jerseyville vs Pike County @ 6:00 pm Monday(6/30)

Game Three: Jerseyville vs Tri-County @ 8:00 pm Tuesday(7/1)

All games in Winchester. Everyone is invited to cheer the team on!

The two teams with the best record will advance to the District 17 Finals.

Rebels Party

2008-06-26T09:14:00.000-07:00

Sunday, July 13th
Time: 3:00 pm to whenever
Location: Jerseyville City Park
Pavilion B (East side of field B)
Festivities: Softball game (Parents vs. Rebels) – Game 1
Softball game (Anyone vs. Anyone) – Game 2
Possibly more!

The team will provide the meat! It's Fried Chicken from Wal-Mart. If we can get
each family to bring either an appetizer, side dish, or dessert that would be great! I’m also planning on bringing a big water cooler of lemonade, but if anyone wants something different and wants to bring their own drinks that’s fine too.