2005 USA Classic
USA Stadium, Millington * CBHS-Giacosa Field, Memphis
Participants
Arkansas
Nettleton

Georgia
Harris County

Kentucky
Grayson County
Henry Clay
Trinity

Tennessee
Bartlett
CBHS
Collierville
Cordova
Father Ryan
Germantown
Hendersonville
Houston
Millington
Montgomery Bell
Riverdale




 April 7-10, 2005

WEDNESDAY - RAINED OUT
Tournament will begin Thursday following Wednesday's schedule

Bolded information indicates change from original schedule

Game No. Date Team   Team Time Site
1 4/7 Cordova (8) 10 inn. Henry Clay (7) 3:00 USA 1
2 4/7 Houston (9)   Nettleton (2) 5:15 USA 1
3 4/7 Millington (2) 9 inn. Harris County (3) 4:30 Collierville
4 4/7 Collierville (10) 5 inn. Trinity (0) 7:00 Collierville
5 4/7 MBA (5)   Hendersonville (11) 7:30 USA 1
6 4/7 Bartlett (1)   Riverdale (10) 3:00 CBHS
7 4/7 Grayson County (1) 5 inn. CBHS (12) 5:15 CBHS
8 4/8 Germantown (13)   Father Ryan (2) 2:15 Houston
             
9 4/8 Henry Clay (7)   Nettleton (2) 2:00 USA 2
10 4/8 Millington (4)   Trinity (6) 4:00 USA 2
11 4/8 MBA (0)   Bartlett (10) 3:00 CBHS
12 4/8  Grayson County (3)   Father Ryan (14) 5:15 CBHS
13 4/8 Cordova (4)   Houston (5) 7:30 CBHS
14 4/8 Harris County (5)   Collierville (9) 3:00 USA 1
15 4/8 Hendersonville (6)   Riverdale (4) 5:15 USA 1
16 4/8 CBHS (1)   Germantown (10) 7:30 USA 1
             
17 4/9 Nettleton (0)   Millington (10) 2:00 USA 2
18 4/9 MBA (5)   Grayson County (1) 4:00 USA 2
19 4/9 Henry Clay (6)   Trinity (7) 3:00 CBHS
20 4/9 Bartlett (10)   Father Ryan (0) 5:15 CBHS
21 4/9 Cordova (8)   Harris County (5) 7:30 CBHS
22 4/9 Riverdale (0)   CBHS (10) 3:00 USA 1
23 4/9 Houston (3)   Collierville (7) 5:15 USA 1
24 4/9 Hendersonville (13)   Germantown (2) 7:30 USA 1
             
25 4/10 Nettleton 15th place Grayson County    
26 4/10 Millington 13th place MBA    
27 4/10 Harris County 7th place Riverdale    
28 4/10 Cordova 5th place CBHS    
29 4/10 Henry Clay 11th place Father Ryan    
30 4/10 CBHS (12)   Father Ryan (2) 12:00 USA 2
31 4/10 Houston (7) 3rd place Germantown (0) 9:00 a USA 2
32 4/10 Trinity (5) 9th place Bartlett (8) 10:00 a USA 1
33 4/10 Collierville (13) 1st place Hendersonville (2) 12:30 USA 1

April 10, 2005
Collierville claims its first USA Classic Championship
MILLINGTON, TN - The third time was the charm in the USA Classic for the Collierville Dragons. They competed in both the 2001 and 2004 tournaments, finishing fourth, before claiming the title with a 13-2 win over Hendersonville in the finals Sunday at USA Stadium in Millington, TN. The Dragons did not have a contest closer than four runs in the tournament, including two wins of ten runs or more. Matt Yokely was named the tournament MVP for Collierville.

In other action Sunday, Houston defeated Germantown 7-0 for third place, and Bartlett defeated Trinity (Ky.) 8-5 to win the consolation championship. Also, Christian Brothers defeated Father Ryan 12-2.

April 9, 2005
Collierville and Hendersonville advance to Finals in USA Classic
MILLINGTON, TN - The finals for the 2005 USA Classic are set as Collierville defeated Houston 7-3 in one semifinal, while Hendersonville bested Germantown 13-2 in the other. Hendersonville is looking to go from last place in the 2004 Classic to first place in the 2005 event. The Commandos own one USA Classic title from 1995. Collierville has finished 4th in each of its previous two appearances.
 
April 8, 2005
Four Tennessee teams advance to Final Four in USA Classic
Houston, Collierville, Hendersonville and Germantown remain in winner's bracket
MILLINGTON, TN - The teams from the state of Tennessee made a statement Friday as they guaranteed that a team from the state would once again claim the USA Classic championship. In this the 13th annual event, the championship trophy has never left the state although more than 40% of the tournament teams have been from outside the Tennessee borders.

Three-time defending champion Germantown High School advanced with a 10-1 victory over host school Christian Brothers. Hendersonville knocked off inner-state rival Riverdale 6-4. Houston downed another local team Cordova 5-4, while Collierville topped the lone out-of-state team left in the winner's bracket Harris County (Ga.) 9-5.

Houston will take on Collierville at 5:15 pm Saturday at USA #1, while Hendersonville and Germantown will follow at 7:30 pm.

In loser's bracket action, Henry Clay (Ky.) defeated Nettleton (Ark.) 7-2, while Trinity, also of Kentucky, defeated Millington 6-4. Bartlett knocked off Montgomery Bell 10-0, and Father Ryan defeated Grayson County (Ky.) 14-3.

Other action scheduled for Saturday includes:
USA #1 - 3:00 pm - Riverdale vs. CBHS
USA #2 - 2:00 pm - Nettleton vs. Millington
USA #2 - 4:00 pm - MBA vs. Grayson County
CBHS - 3:00 pm - Henry Clay vs. Trinity
CBHS - 5:15 pm - Bartlett vs. Father Ryan
CBHS - 7:30 pm - Cordova vs. Harris County
April 7, 2005
 Teams battle weather in opening day of USA Classic
7 of 8 scheduled games completed
MILLINGTON, TN - After having to delay the start of the tournament by a day, the teams in the USA Classic were still not out of the woods as far as the weather was concerned. After several delays and relocation of games, seven games were played on Thursday.

Local teams Houston, Collierville, and Christian Brothers moved on with relative ease, each besting their opponents by seven runs or more. Cordova needed 10 innings and four hours and fifteen minutes, including an hour and forty-five minute delay, to defeat Henry Clay 8-7.

Harris County (Ga.) also needed extra innings to defeat Millington 3-2. Hendersonville topped MBA 11-5, and Riverdale downed Bartlett 10-1. 

Father Ryan and Germantown were unable to play Thursday and have been rescheduled to play Friday at Houston at 2:15pm. The winner will play CBHS at 7:30 on USA #1, while the loser will take on Grayson County at CBHS at 5:15.

Other winners' bracket games for Friday include Cordova vs. Houston at CBHS at 7:30 pm, Harris County vs. Collierville at USA #1 at 3:00 pm, and Hendersonville vs. Riverdale at USA #1 at 5:15 pm.

Other losers' bracket games for Friday are Henry Clay vs. Nettleton at USA #2 at 2:00 pm, Millington vs. Trinity at USA #2 at 4:00 pm, Montgomery Bell vs. Bartlett at CBHS at 3:00 p.m.

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Participating Team Capsules

Bartlett - Bartlett, Tenn.
Returning eight starters from a third place district finish last year. Three starters expect to sign in college next spring. Expect them to be in the hunt for a district championship this year. Could be one of the top teams in the area.

Enrollment: 1850 (public)

Christian Brothers - Memphis, Tenn.
State runners-up in 2004 with thirty-five victories. Returning only three starters. Seven seniors hope to lead them next spring. Each senior has plans to play somewhere at the next level. Has won the USA Classic on two previous occasions.

Enrollment: 850 boys (private)

Collierville - Collierville, Tenn.
A first place district finish last year, thirty-four victories and all the pitchers returning! Made it to last year's elite eight. With five position returnees and multiple college prospects, it is little wonder why expectations are high.

Enrollment: 2100 (public)

Cordova - Cordova, Tenn.
District runners-up in 2004. Returning seven starters of which most are college caliber seniors. Expect to see a marked improvement over last year's nineteen victories. Pitching depth, defense and hitting will lead this powerful team.

Enrollment: 2200 (public)

Father Ryan - 
Nashville, Tenn.
With a third place district finish last year, the Fighting Irish qualified for a state berth. Five starters return to improve on last year's seventeen victories. Three seniors expect to advance their skills on the next level.

Enrollment: 950 (private) 

Germantown - Germantown, Tenn.
 Three-time defending champions of the USA Classic. Six returning starters try to make it four in a row. Last year's twenty-eight victories and a district runners-up berth will not be enough this year. Four seniors look to go on to play in college. 

Enrollment: 2300 (oublic)

Grayson County - Leitchfield, Ky.
First time participant in the USA Classic. Forty-two victories in the last two years and regional runners-up look to make a strong first impression. Five starters return and hope to use the Classic as a spring board to a deeper state play-off finish.

Enrollment: 1250 (public)

Harris County - Hamilton, Ga.
Another first time USA Classic entry. Finished fourth in district last year but return five starters. Three of these are expecting to go in the draft. Look for a strong showing from this team. Georgia teams always make a strong showing.

Enrollment: 1300 (public) 

Hendersonville - Hendersonville, Tenn.
A third place district finish is unusual for this team. Usually in the state title hunt (2003 third place finish). Look for the six returnees to make a strong bid for a championship. Three seniors expect to play in college. 

Enrollment: 1500 (public)

Henry Clay - Lexington, Ky.
Seven returnees from a district champion that went deep into the playoffs makes for a formidable foe. Five seniors look to play in college and one probably drafted. First time in the USA Classic and may make quite a splash.

Enrollment: 1700 (public)

Houston - Germantown, Tenn.
Having won the USA Classic twice and returning seven starters that won twenty-eight games last year makes this team one to watch. Expectations are that at least six will go on to college and play ball. Solid pitching and hitting could carry them deep into the tournament.

Enrollment: 1800 (public)

Millington - Millington, Tenn.
A local team that always plays well in the USA Classic. Two strong pitchers and a solid catcher give them a chance to do well. Look for an improvement on last years district finish. A new staff of coaches have high hopes for this bunch. 

Enrollment: 1600 (public)

Montgomery Bell Academy - Nashville, Tenn.
2004 State Champions with twenty-six wins. Only two starters return, but they both expect to play in college. Always in the hunt for a state title, this gives them another chance to win a tournament title. 

Enrollment: 425 boys (private)

Nettleton - Jonesboro, Ark.
Last year's district runners-up with twenty victories will not be enough for this year. Five solid starters return, of which four will go to college. There are also a couple of draft candidates. Always tough and aggressive in their efforts.

Enrollment: 550 (public)

Riverdale - Murfreesboro, Tenn.
This team is always in the state title hunt. Last year's twenty-seven victories took them to the regional semi-finals. Six starters return while three seniors expect to see college action. May have a strong chance to play in their first tournament championship.

Enrollment: 1800 (public)

Trinity - Louisville, Ky.
A final four participant last year with thirty-three wins was a school record. Only four starters return for this first time USA Classic participant. Three of these expect to go on to play college baseball. They have an excellent chance to make a strong showing.

Enrollment: 1400 (private)