FINAL CHSAA PLAYOFF INFORMATION

District Playoffs: Saturday, May 3, 2008 at RVHS
Game One: Ralston Valley defeated Denver South 31 — 0
Game Two: Ralston Valley defeated Moffat County 11 — 1

State Championship Series
Game One: Ralston Valley defeated Fossil Ridge 12 — 11 in 8 innings
Game Two: Ralston Valley lost to Thomas Jefferson 9 — 8
Game Three: Ralston Valley defeated Niwot 3 — 0
Game Four: Ralston Valley defeated Skyline 8 — 6
Game Five: Ralston Valley defeated Thomas Jefferson 10 — 0
Game Six: Ralston Valley defeated Thomas Jefferson 8 — 4

2008 District Baseball Brackets (results)

2008 State Championship Series Brackets updated night of 5/16/08

2008 SEASON NEWS
The Mustangs ended their regular season with a defeat of the Standley Lake Gators. The final score was 9–4. Ryan Barban started on the mound for the Mustangs. Barban threw hard for 4 innings, struck out 8 and gave up 3 runs. Nate Jurney did middle relieve duty pitching two strong innings. Jurney held the Gators to one run on 28 pitches. Travis Hayes recorded the save striking out 2 and ending the game on a short pop to first baseman Matt Skipper.

Ralston Valley out hit the Gators 13 to 5. Skipper went 2–for–4 with an RBI and Sean Reeves also went 2–for–4 with an RBI. Jay Doherty busted out with a 2–for–3 day, hitting a home run while collecting 3 RBIs. The offensive highlight of the day was Hayes hitting for the cycle; a single, a double, a triple, and a home run, including 2 RBIs.

THE RALSTON VALLEY MUSTANGS FINISHED THE SEASON WITH AN OVERALL RECORD OF 17 AND 2. GREAT JOB MUSTANGS!

GOOD LUCK IN THE PLAYOFFS!!!

The Mustangs wrapped up league play with a victory over the Golden Demons. The final score was 11–9. The Mustangs put together a seven–run 5th inning that was all they needed for the victory. Kenny Faherty and Ryan Barban were the offensive sparks with two triples and two RBIs each. Kole Towner and Connor Knutson also hit critical doubles for RBI's. Matt Skipper picked up the victory, and Travis Hayes recorded the save.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MUSTANGS FOR AN UNDEFEATED SEASON IN LEAGUE PLAY. GOOD LUCK IN THE PLAYOFFS.

The Mustangs rolled to another victory against the Summit Tigers on Monday, April 21 by a score of 27–3. The Team collected 18 hits. Offensive highlights of the day included Travis Hayes (4 for 5; a home run, and 6 RBIs), Matt Skipper (3 for 4; a home run, and 5 RBIs), and Nate Jurney (2 for 4; a home run, and 5 RBIs). Matt Jones picked up the win striking out 8 Tigers while Jurney recorded the save.

In a chilly after–game "Senior Day" ceremony, Senior Moms spoke words of affection and gratitude to their sons acknowledging the joys of watching the boys throughout their baseball youth. It was a great way to end the day for the seniors who played their last high school baseball game at the RVHS field. Thanks to all the RVHS Poms for taking the time to come and cheer for the team; special thanks to the Moms for their heartfelt (and tearful) tribute to the boys, and sincere thanks to Mary–Beth Hayes for coordinating the activity.

The Mustangs defeated the Jefferson Saints 19 — 0. Connor Knutson picked up the win with a complete game shutout.

In the hardest-fought game of the season, the Mustangs squeezed out a victory against the D Evelyn Jaguars. The final score was 12 — 9. The Team put together an offensive barrage in the late innings to overcome an 8 – 3 deficit. Matt Skipper led the offense with a 4–for–5 day including a home run. Ryan Barban, Matt Spirek, and Travis Hayes also contributed with home runs. Matt Jones was hot going 3–for–5 with three doubles.

The Mustangs traveled to Evergreen to defeat the Cougars 12 — 6. Ryan Barban, Matt Jones, and Travis Hayes each went 3–for–5. Jones and Matt Skipper each had a home run as the Mustangs put together a 16–hit day.

The Mustangs defeated Elizabeth 28 — 0. "That's all I have to say about that" – Forrest Gump

On April 7, the Mustangs defeated the Conifer Lobos 10 – 0 behind the pitching of Connor Knutson and the strong bat of Ryan Barban. Barban had three hits, including a home run, to collect 5 RBI. Knudsen pitched four innings, gave up four hits and had three strikeouts before being relieved by Barban, who needed seven pitches to close out the fifth inning for the save.

League play started in April, and the Mustangs are off to a 2 and 0 start. Strong pitching performances by Matt Skipper and Nate Jurney propelled the team to their first league victories against Alameda and Englewood.

Big news on the local front was the defeat of the Arvada West Wildcats for the first time in Ralston Valley's baseball history. To quote the Arvada Press, "Matt Skipper struck out 11 and Travis Hayes was 3-for-4 with four RBI in Ralston Valley's 12-4 victory over A-West on Thursday, March 20, at All Star Park in Lakewood." Click on the link for more information (Mile High News).

The Mustangs headed south for a Spring Break tournament in Arizona. For the first time since RVHS has been making the Arizona trip the team went undefeated. Great Job Boys!!!
Congratulations to Dave Doherty for his "Hole in One"!

The Mustangs went 3 and 2 in their 2008 "pre–season". Losses to Lewis Palmer and Thomas Jefferson, combined with wins against Fruita Monument, Pueblo South, and Arvada West rounded out the local pre–season. Of special interest were five innings of one–hit pitching by Matt Skipper against Pueblo South. Excellent job, Matt!!!

The 2008 Class 4A State Champion Ralston Valley Mustangs





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