Silverdale Drops Boyd-Buchanan in Diamond Opener
Junkins’ Arm, Bat Pace 5-1 Seahawks’ Victory Monday, March 15, 2021 - by James Beach
Silverdale head coach Lance Rorex, left, gets ready to congratulate Turner Junkins as he rounds third and heads for home following his third inning homerun in a game against Boyd Buchanan Monday afternoon. The Seahawks defeated the Bucs, 5-1, in the season opener for both teams. - photo by Dennis Norwood
When Lance Rorex moved his baseball residency from Lookout Valley to Silverdale Academy prior to the 2020 season being washed, the one thing the veteran coach packed among his belongings was an aggressive base running, pressure inducing style of play which made his previous squads equal parts aggravating and successful.
Boyd Buchanan Rolls Past Silverdale, 69-41, In DII-A East Region Semifinal
Win Sets Up Saturday Rematch With Notre Dame For Region Title Thursday, February 18, 2021 - by Joseph Dycus
Boyd Buchanan s Jacob Shockley shoots a free throw during a region semifinal game against Silverdale Thursday night at Jett Gymnasium. The Buccaneers defeated the Seahawks 69-41 and will move on to play Notre Dame in the DII-A East Region championship game Saturday night. - photo by Dennis Norwood
Would you believe Ace Bailey is only a freshman? One wouldn’t have thought it possible when watching him in the second quarter of Boyd Buchanan’s 69-41 home playoff win over Silverdale Academy. First came the steal, which led to him dribbling the length of the floor before extending his 6’8 frame for a two-handed dunk in the open court.