Bandit Diamond Notes: Congratulations to College Coach, College All Conference S...
Congratulations to College Coach, College All Conference Selection, High School All City Honoree & All District MVP and Bandit Ruben 9’er Rodriguez on being named the new Head Baseball Coach at Texas A & M International University. Rodriguez finished his college playing career at Tarleton State University where he earned his Masters Degree and served as a Graduate Assistant Coach before serving as the Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator for Texas A & M International University in Laredo Texas. Posted August 28, 2024
Congratulations to College Coach, College Player, multiple High School All District and All City 2 sport selection and Bandit 1998 and 2000 National Finalist Robert Gallegos on being selected to join the coaching staff at D1 University of Texas Arlington. He has also coached at Na…
BANDITS FLASHBACK 2002 World Series National Championship (96 11U Teams Compete)
2002 National Final. . . Chez Sidney Bandits 3 Bandits 2 (11 innings) in Little Rock Arkansas
It took just over 4 hours to decide the National Championship but the Louisiana team scored a run in the bottom of the 11th to claim the crown 3-2. The Chez Sidney Bandits faced our Bandits twice and handed them two 1-run losses with the title clincher taking 11 innings to decide in 105 degree weather. The Bandits trailed 1-0 before tying the game in the top of the 4th. They took a 2-1 lead into the bottom of the ninth but the Louisiana team took advantage of a defensive mental lapse to tie the game. Offensive Leaders: Matthew Ortega 1-1; Bobby Mares 1-2; Steve Vizcaino 2-4 and George Stoltz 2-5. The Bandits finished the year with a 66-17 record and a 7-2 record in the World Series and the third National Finalist designation in their his…