VIRGINIA WINS AGAIN, RANGERS LOOK FOR ANOTHER WIN

The Virginia baseball team for the 2nd day in row beat the Miami Hurricanes this time 7-4 and with the win will win the weekend series with the Hurricanes and will look for the sweep tonight.  In the past 2 days the Hurricanes have made 9 errors.  The Colonial Heights Colonials baseball team will began a busy week today where we will have 3 games in 4 days at Petersburg tonight and will be at Matoaca tomorrow night before returning home on Thursday night against Hopewell.  The New York Rangers and Washington Capitals will play game 2 of there series tonight at MSG with the Rangers leading the series 1-0, yesterday in the other Eastern Conference game the Flyers beat the Devils in OT to take a 1-0 series lead. In the Western Conference Phoenix beat Nashville to take 2-0 series lead. Mickey

RANGERS WIN GAME 1, VIRGINIA WINS

The New York Rangers beat the Washington Capitals yesterday afternoon 3-1 to take a 1-0 series lead in Eastern Conference Semi-Finals.  The game was tied at 1-1 entering the 3rd period before the Rangers scored 2 goals in less than 1:30, game 2 is set for tomorrow night at Madison Square Garden.  In the Western Conference yesterday the L.A. Kings beat St. Louis yesterday 3-1 to take a 1-0 series lead.  Today there are 2 games that will be played, the Flyers and Devils will play game 1 and the Coyotes and Predators will play game 2 of there series.  The Virginia baseball team opened up there weekend series with Miami with 7-3 win rainy Miami, game 2 of the series is set for tonight at 7pm in Miami.  Well I went to RIR last night to watch Kyle Busch win his 4th straight spring race at RIR, Carl Edwards and Tony Stewart looked like they had the cars to beat most of the night but a late questionable caution for debris set up Busch for the win.  It had been at least 10 years since I had been to RIR and if it wasn't so cold and damp it would have been a much more pleasant time.  I will have to say Nascar needs to do something to make the racing better because the last few weeks have been quite boring.  Next week the Sprint Cup Series heads to Talladega so I am sure there will be allot more excitement there than there has been the last 2 weeks.  MICKEY

“In my experience, there is only one motivation, and that is desire. No reasons or principle contain it or stand against it.” ~ Jane Smiley

SMILE

According to a number of studies, simply making the effort to grin (and bear it!) can improve your moodinstantly. “Emotions are felt through the whole body, not just in the brain,” says researcher Michael Lewis, PhD, of Cardiff University in the United Kingdom.

RANGERS & CAPS WILL PLAY GAME 1 TODAY, I AM HEADING TO THE RACE TONIGHT

Well my favorite 2 teams in the NHL will play game 1 of there best of  7 series this afternoon at Madison Square Garden and I will be rooting for the New York Rangers.  Last night Phoenix beat Nashville 4-3 to take a 1-0 series lead.  Also in the NHL Playoffs tonight Los Angeles Kings will be in St. Louis for game 1 of there best of 7 series.  The Virginia baseball team will play game 1 of there weekend series at Miami this afternoon, the Cavs cannot afford to be swept this weekend.  Well I will be heading to the race tonight at Richmond for the 1st time in about the last 10 years tonight, I was given a ticket by former blogger Gary Fox for tonight's race.  Speaking of the race Mark Martin will start on the pole for tonight's race edging Carl Edwards for the top spot.  Kurt Busch won last nights Nationwide race holding off Denny Hamlin on the final lap pick up the win.  There is a 40% chance of rain today an tonight which could put a damper on things at RIR.  MICKEY

CD BASEBALL SCORE
DINWIDDIE 6 PRINCE GEORGE 2

“Leadership is ultimately about creating a way for people to contribute to making something extraordinary happen.” ~ Alan Keith

Walk It Out for Heart Health

Walking is an enjoyable, safe, inexpensive, and easy to fit into almost anyone's busy day. You can get in walking time by walking to work, walking to the grocery store, and walking around your neighborhood. Aerobic exercises are those that use large muscles in a continuous, rhythmical manner over time, and walking is a great example of that.

RANGERS WIN, CAVS ON THE ROAD THIS WEEKEND

The New York Rangers beat the Ottawa Senators last night 2-1 in game 7 of there series last night an will ow move on to the 2nd round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs where they will face the Washington Capitals.  In the the other Eastern Conference playoff series the New Jersey Devils beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 in 2OT's.  The Nascar Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series will be in town at the Richmond International Raceway this weekend where they will race a pair of night races.  The Colonials baseball game with Petersburg was washed out last night and it appears that we will probably face them on Monday however that is yet to be officially announced.  The Virginia baseball team will be on the road at Miami this weekend but the series will not start until tomorrow.  I have to say it is my favorite day of the week, it's Friday.  MICKEY

“Lose no time; be always employed in something useful.” ~ Benjamin Franklin

COLONIALS LOSE, CAPS WIN

The Colonial Heights Colonials baseball team lost to Thomas Dale last night 5-2 in a game that if could go wrong for the Colonials it did and I enclosed a photo of 1 of those things that did go wrong.  As you can tell in the photo the ball is still in the air and the runners foot is on the base which usually means you are safe but not in the eyes of last nights umpire.  Well the Colonials will be back in action tonight on the road at Petersburg.  The Virginia baseball team rallied to beat VCU lat night 7-5 at The Diamond, The Cavs picked up 3 runs in the top of the 9th.  In the NHL Playoffs last night the Washington Capitals beat the Boston Bruins in OT 2-1 to win the series 4-3, tonight the Rangers will face the Ottawa Senators tonight in another game 7.  Well it is raining here in the Heights but it is suppose to clear off but for a while before some afternoon t-storms develop so tonight baseball game could be in jeopardy.  MICKEY

CD BASEBALL SCORES
THOMAS DALE 5 COLONIAL HEIGHTS 2
PRINCE GEORGE 11 HOPEWELL 0
HIGHLAND SPRINGS 4 MEADOWBROOK 3  9 INNINGS

“If you aren’t going all the way, why go at all?” ~ Joe Namath

COLONIALS AND THOMAS DALE TO TRY AGAIN TODAY, CAPS LOOK TO MOVE ON

Well it was still a bit too wet yesterday afternoon at Shepherd Stadium so the Colonials and the Knights will try again tonight at 6pm to play this Central District game.  The Virginia baseball team had to go to extra innings to beat Radford last night 3-2 in 11 innings, the Cavs will be at The Diamond tonight to face the VCU Rams.  The Washington Capitals and the Boston Bruins will play game 7 tonight with the winner moving on to the next round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.   Last night New Jersey stayed alive beating Florida 3-2 to force a game 7 tomorrow night in Florida.  For some reason a have gone back into a sleep rut, the last two mornings I have woke up at about 4am and just tossed an turned until I to get up.  It looks like some more rain is on the way tomorrow however it is not going to be a steady rain but just some showers and there is a chance of some showers the next few days as well.  MICKEY

CD BASEBALL SCORES
MATOACA 15 MEADOWBROOK 1
DINWIDDIE 17 PETERSBURG 4

The roads we take are more important than the goals we announce. Decisions determine destiny. ~ Frederick Speakman

COLONIALS AT HOME AGAINST THOMAS DALE, RANGERS FORCE A GAME 7

Well the Colonial Heights Colonials baseball team will be at home this afternoon against Thomas Dale at 4pm if the field can dry out by that time.  With all the rain we had on Sunday and the lack of the sun yesterday there was still allot of water on the field.  Also please note the time change for today's game which was originally scheduled for 6pm will now be played at 4pm if the field dries out in time.  The Virginia baseball team will be at home against Radford today.  The New York Rangers stayed alive in the Stanley Cup Playoffs last night with a 3-2 win over Ottawa forcing a game 7 in New York on Thursday night.  Also last night Phoenix eliminated the Chicago Blackhawks from the playoffs.  Tonight Florida will be at New Jersey trying to end the Devils season. MICKEY

“You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else.” ~ Albert Einstein

MUST WIN GAME FOR THE RANGERS, HAMLIN WINS

Well the New York Rangers hockey team faces a must win game tonight in Ottawa or there season will come to an end, if they don't play any better than they have been playing they are going to have a tough time picking up the win.  The Senators have simply played better for the most part of the series.  The Caps lost to Boston 4-3 yesterday and with win the Bruins force a game 7 on Wednesday night in Boston, I still thinks the Caps can win the series.  Also yesterday the Flyers eliminated the Penguins with a 5-1 win yesterday, the Penguin just couldn't get going offensively.  In the Western Conference last night the Kings eliminated Vancouver form this years playoffs as well, tonight Phoenix will try to finish of Chicago.  Denny Hamlin won yesterday Nascar race at the Kansas Speedway holding off Martin Truex Jr. for the win, Truex had the car to beat until the end when his car got extremely lose.  Next week the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series will be heading to RIR.  MICKEY

“In life you need either inspiration or desperation.” ~ Anthony Robbins

VIRGINIA SWEEPS A DOUBLE HEADER, RANGERS ON THE BRINK

The Virginia baseball team bounced back from Fridays loss yesterday sweeping a double header from Duke 12-3 & 10-3.  It was originally for only 1 game yesterday but with today's impending rain they decided to play 2 yesterday and Cavs came away with 2 much needed wins.  Next up for the Cavs are a couple of mid week games, Tuesday they will be home against Radford before traveling to Richmond on Wednesday to face VCU. The New York Rangers the #1 seed in Eastern Conference are on the brink of elimination from the Stanley Cup Playoffs after Ottawa bead them last night at MSG 2-0 to take a 3-2 series lead with series heading back to Ottawa.  In other action yesterday the Caps beat the Bruins 4-3 to take a 3-2 series and Florida beat New Jersey 3-0 to take a 3-2 series lead as well.  In the Western Conference yesterday St. Louis beat San Jose 3-1 to win the series 4-1 and Chicago beat Phoenix 3-2 but Phoenix still leads the series 3-2.  In the AHL the Norfolk Admirals winning streak cam to an end at 29 when the Manchester Monarchs beat them 5-2, it was the 1st game that they had lost since February 5.  A.J. Allmendinger captured the pole today's Sprint Cup race at the Kansas Speedway edging Kevin Harvick for the top spot.  I almost forgot to mention today is Earth Day so I hope everybody has a HAPPY EARTH DAY.  MICKEY


“If you are working on something exciting that you really care about, you don’t have to be pushed. The vision pulls you.” ~ Steve Jobs

VIRGINIA FALLS TO DUKE, RED WINGS ELIMINATED

The Virginia baseball team lost to Duke last night 6-3 in Durham, the Cavs need to bounce back and win the next 2 games of the series or they may not make this years ACC baseball tournament.  In the NHL Playoffs last night the Detroit Red Wings became the 1st team eliminated this when Nashville  beat them 2-1 and won the series 4-2, in the only other game yesterday the Penguins stayed alive with a 3-2 win but still trail in the series 3-2.  My 2 favorite teams the New York Rangers & Washington Capitals return to action today in there respective series tied at 2 games a piece, the Rangers will be at home against Ottawa while the Capitals will be on road at Boston.  We didn't have practice yesterday but we will have it this afternoon at 1pm at the stadium.  My lower back is still very sore on my left side, hopefully when I throw some this afternoon it will loosen up a bit.  The Sprint Cup Series will qualify today at the Kansas Speedway for for tomorrows race, the truck series will run at Kansas today.  Well I hope everybody has a good Saturday.  MICKEY

“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” ~Antoine De Saint-Exupery


Southpaws Will Beat You in Sports

Golf legend Phil Mickelson; tennis ace Rafael Nadal; boxing champ Oscar de la Hoya — did you know that a number of your favorite sports superstars are lefties?

Actually, left-handers may have the advantage in sports that involve two opponents facing each other, such as tennis, boxing, and baseball, according to an MSNBC review of the book The Puzzle of Left-Handednessby Rik Smits. The author chalks it up to the fact that left-handed athletes get a lot more opportunity to practice against right-handed opponents than vice versa (since there are so many more righties out there).

COLONIALS PICK UP A DISTRICT WIN

The Colonial Heights Colonials baseball team went on the road yesterday to Meadowbrook and cam away with  7-0 win over the Monarchs and with the win improve to 9-4 on the season and 4-3 in the Central District.  The Colonials will return home on Tuesday to face the Thomas Dale Knights.  The Virginia baseball team will be on the road at Duke tonight for game 1 of a 3 game series.  In the NHL Playoffs last night the Capitals evened up there series with Boston at 2-2 with 2-1 win over the Bruins.  Also last night New Jersey beat Florida 4-0 to even up there series at 2-2 as wells and St. Louis and Phoenix are 1 win away from moving onto the next round.  This week the Nascar Sprint Cup Series will be at the Kansas Speedway.  It looks like we are going to have a petty good chance of rain this weekend however there is a bit of uncertainty about how much rain we mat get.  Well I hope everybody has a nice weekend.  MICKEY

CD BASEBALL SCORES
COLONIAL HEIGHTS 7 MEADOWBROOK 0
THOMAS DALE 7 PETERSBURG 3
DINWIDDIE 12 HOPEWELL 0
MATOACA 1 PRINCE GEORGE 0

It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped. ~ Tony Robbins

COLONIALS ON THE ROAD AT MEADOWBROOK

The Colonial Heights Colonials baseball team will be on the road at Meadowbrook tonight at 5pm.  After tonight's game we will have played everybody in the Central District once and will began our 2nd round in the district at home against Thomas Dale on Monday.  In the NHL Playoffs last night the Rangers jumped out to a 2-0 lead over Ottawa only to have the Senators come back and win the game in OT 3-2 and tie the series up at 2-2.  In the other Eastern Conference series in action last night Pittsburgh stayed alive with a 10-3 win over the Flyers, however the Flyers still lead the series 3-1.  For some reason the lower left side of my back is very sore, I either pulled something at work or did something throwing off the mound yesterday.  All I know is that is very sore.  MICKEY

“He who stops being better, stops being good.” ~ Oliver Cromwell

COLONIALS LOSE A TOUGH ONE, VIRGINIA WINS

The Colonial Heights Colonials baseball team lost a tough one on the road lat night 3-2.  It was close game all night with Prince George able to push a run a across the plate in the 7th an come away with a win.  With the loss the Colonials fall to 8-4 overall and and 3-3 in the Central District.  The Virginia baseball team ended it's losing streak last night beating the Richmond Spiders 7-5, the Cavs are now until there weekend series at Duke.  The New York Rangers and the Washington Capitals with both return to playoff action tonight, the Rangers are leading there series 2-1 while Caps trail in there series 2-1.  Last night the Panthers took a 2-1 series lead over the Devils, Nashville took a 3-1 series lead over Detroit and Phoenix lead Chicago 2-1.  I have woke with a bit of a crick in my neck.  MICKEY

CD BASEBALL SCORES
PRINCE GEORGE 3 COLONIAL HEIGHTS 2
MATOACA 5 DINWIDDIE 4
THOMAS DALE 22 MEADOWBROOK 3

You cannot expect to achieve new goals or move beyond your present circumstances unless you change. ~ Les Brown

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MOM & DAD, COLONIALS AT PRINCE GEORGE

Well today is Mom & Dad's 52nd wedding anniversary, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MOM & DAD.  The Colonial Heights Colonials baseball team will be on the road at Prince George tonight in a key Central District match-up, game time is set for 6pm at Prince George.  The Virginia baseball team will be at home tonight against the Richmond Spiders looking to ends its 3 game losing streak.  In the NHL Playoffs last night the New York Rangers took a 2-1 series lead over Ottawa Senators with 1-0 win last night, the Rangers didn't play there best game game but there goalie pretty much stood on his head in picking up the win.  The Washington Capitals lost to the Boston Bruins 4-3 and now now trail the series 2-1.  It was quite warm here in the Heights yesterday and it's going to be a fairly warm again today before the temps start dropping tomorrow and a bit of rainy pattern seem to be setting up.  MICKEY

A person who carries responsibility also receives blame. -Kenyan Proverb

UNC SWEEPS VIRGINIA

The Virginia baseball team lost to North Carolina yesterday 5-3 and with the loss were swept by the Heels this weekend.  The Cavs will be back in action tomorrow at home against Richmond.  In the NHL Playoffs yesterday the Flyers beat the Penguins to take a 3-0 lead in the series and the Panther beat the Devils to even there series up at 1-1.  In the Western Conference the Kings beat Vancouver again to take a 3-0 series lead and the Nashville beat Detroit to take a 2-1 series lead.  In the AHL the Norfolk Admirals beat Adirondack to win there 28 straight game to end the regular season, if they want to continue there streak they will have to do it in the AHL Playoffs against Manchester.  I slept good for about 4 hours last night and then I tossed and turned for about 3 hours, sinuses still bothering me.  MICKEY

"The only limits in our life are those we impose on ourselves." Bob Proctor

RANGER LOSE BUT CAPS WIN IN OT

The New York Rangers lost to the Ottawa Senators last night in game 2 of there best of 7 series 3-2 in OT.  The Senators tied the game up with less than 5 minutes left in the game an won it early into OT, game 3 is set for tomorrow night in Ottawa.  In Boston yesterday afternoon the Washington Capitals won 2-1 in double OT evening there series up at 1-1 with game 3 also set for tomorrow night.  In the AHL last night the Norfolk Admirals won there 27th straight game in OT last night 3-2, the Admirals will go for #28 in Adirondack later today.  The Virginia baseball team lost to North Carolina again yesterday 6-2, the Cavs will try to avoid the sweep this afternoon.  Greg Biffle won last nights Sprint Cup race at Texas holding off Jimmie Johnson for the win and I have to say it was a very boring race.  With the win Biffle has extended his points lead to 19 over both Matt Kenseth and Dale Earnhardt Jr. with Martin Truex Jr. 20 back.  Today the Nascar Truck Series return to the Rockingham a track that NASCAR may consider putting back on the Nationwide & Sprint Cup series schedule.  Also down in Corolla, NC last night there was big fire on the oceanfront which appears to involve 5 beach homes, details are still a bit sketchy this morning.  It is going to feel like summer here in the Heights the next 3 days with temps in the 90's.  MICKEY

Embrace your dreams, so you'll know what to do when they come true. ~ Antonius Rinaldi


Yawning cools the brain. Yawning and the sinuses exist to cool the brain, concluded researchers at the University of Maryland and Princeton University in a recent study. "The brain is exquisitely sensitive to temperature changes and therefore must be protected from overheating," the researchers wrote in a news release. "Brains, like computers, operate best when they are cool."

VIRGINIA FALLS TO UNC 2-1, RANGERS BACK IN ACTION TONIGHT

The Virginia baseball team lost in extra innings last night to UNC 2-1, the Cavs tied the game up at 1-1 only to fall 2-1 in 10 innings.  They will play game 2 of the series this afternoon and then game 3 tomorrow afternoon.  The New York Rangers and the Ottawa Senators will play game 2 of there series tonight with the Rangers looking to take a 2-0 lead in the series before heading to Ottawa next week, the Caps and Bruins will also play game 2 of there series tonight with the Bruins leading the series 1-0.  Last night the Flyers beat the Penguins again to take 2-0 series lead and New Jersey beat Florida in game 1 of there series.  In the AHL the Norfolk Admirals won there 26th straight game beating Albany 5-1, the Admirals will go for there 27th straight win tonight in Binghamton.  Martin Truex Jr. captued the pole for tonight's Sprint Cup race in Texas edging Matt Kenseth for the top spot, Ricky Stenhouse won last nights Nationwide race in Texas.  Have a good day.  MICKEY

You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them. -Michael Jordan


Check your computer setup. To avoid eye strain, make sure your monitor is centered in front of you, about an arm's length away, with the top of the screen near eye level. Keep the glass clean to avoid glare, and take time to adjust the brightness, contrast and font size to comfortable levels.

A VERY GOOD WEEK FOR THE COLONIALS, RANGERS WIN

A very good week for the Colonials baseball team came to an end last night with the Colonials picking up a 4-1 over Varina.  Derek Mears went 4-4 and had 2 RBI's while Clay Snellings went the distance on the mound striking out 9 and added 2 hits offensively as well.  With the win the Colonials improve to 8-3 on the season and will be on the road at Prince George on Tuesday night.  The Virginia baseball team opens up a key weekend series tonight at home against North Carolina, it sure would be nice if the Cavs could win this series.  The New York Rangers won game 1 last night of there 1st round playoff series against Ottawa 4-2 while the Caps lost to the Bruins in OT 1-0.  The Nascar Sprint Cup Series and Nationwide Series are at the Texas Motor Speedway this weekend while the truck series returns back to Rockingham on Sunday.  I sure am glad that is Friday even though it is Friday the 13th.  MICKEY

CD BASEBALL SCORES
COLONIAL HEIGHTS 4 VARINA 1
DINWIDDIE 5 MONACAN 4   8 INNINGS
PRINCE GEORGE 4 CLOVER HILL 1
HENRICO 3 HOPEWELL 1

 Beware of the young doctor and the old barber. Benjamin Franklin

COLONIALS LOOK FOR ANOTHER WIN, VIRGINIA WINS

The Colonial Heights Colonials baseball team look to cap off the week tonight with another win in the Colonial Heights Baseball Invitational.  The Colonials have already picked up wins over Clover Hill & Henrico and look to finish off the week with a win over Varina, game-time  is set for 7pm at Shepherd Stadium.  The Virginia baseball team fell behind 4-0 early last night against George Washington before rallying for a 16-4 win, the Cavs will be at home this weekend against North Carolina.  In the NHL Playoffs tonight both the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals will open up there 1st round playoff series tonight, the Rangers will face Ottawa while the Caps will take on the Boston Bruins.  Well I am heading to work, I hope everybody has a good day.  MICKEY

Life is going to give you just what you put into it. Put your whole heart in everything you do. ~ Vivian Baxter

COLONIALS WIN 9-1, VIRGINIA BACK IN ACTION

The Colonial Heights Colonials baseball team picked up another win last night beating Henrico 9-1 in the 2nd day of the Colonial Heights Baseball Invitational.  The got a strong pitching performance from Brian Johnson who threw complete game and where lead offensively by David Markins who had 3 RBI's.  The Colonials with last nights win improve to 7-3 on the season and will face Varina tomorrow night in the final day of the Invitational.  The Virginia baseball team return to action tonight against George Washington.  The Stanley Cup Playoffs began tonight but my 2 favorite team the Rangers & Capitals don't play until tomorrow night.  MICKEY

CD BASEBALL SCORES 
COLONIAL HEIGHTS 9 HENRICO 1
DINWIDDIE 13 CLOVER HILL 11
PRINCE GEORGE 3 VARINA 1
MONACAN 13 HOPEWELL 2
MATOACA 12 MANCHESTER 2

“If you don’t invest very much, then defeat doesn’t hurt very much and winning is not very exciting.” ~ Dick Vermeil

COLONIALS WIN 3-1, VIRGINIA SWEEPS WAKE FOREST

The Colonial Heights Colonials baseball team got a very strong pitching performance from Mack Krupp who went the distance last night striking out 14 and only allowing 2 hits and got a key double from Derek Mears as the Colonials beat Clover Hill 3-1.  With the win  last night the Colonials are now 6-3 and will be back in action tonight against Henrico at 7pm at Shepherd Stadium.  The Virginia baseball continued to play some pretty good baseball last night beating Wake Forest 11-2, with the win last night Cavs completed the 3 game sweep of the Deacons.  It looks like it is going to be in the low 70's today before dropping into the 50's tomorrow but by the weekend it is going to be back in the 80's.  MICKEY

CD BASEBALL SCORES
COLONIAL HEIGHTS 3 CLOVER HILL 1
DINWIDDIE 11 HENRICO 1
MONACAN 7 PRINCE GEORGE 4
VARINA 5 HOPEWELL 1
MATOACA 5 BAYSIDE 2

Pain is nothing compared to what it feels like to quit. -Author Unknown

COLONIAL HEIGHTS BASEBALL INVITATIONAL STARTS TODAY

The annual Colonial Heights Colonials Baseball Invitational gets underway today with 4 games with game-times set for 10am, 1pm, 4pm & 7pm and will continue tomorrow and Thursday.  The Colonials will play the 7pm game everyday and I have posted the rest of the invitational schedule below.  The Virginia baseball team beat Wake Forest yesterday 4-1 and will go go for the series sweep tonight on ESPNU.  How about Bubba Watson winning this years Masters in the 2nd hole of a playoff, this man has never taken a golf lesson and won't even watch video of his swing.  I haven't slept very well at all the 2 nights, I even went to bed early last night but it didn't help my cause any.  MICKEY

There are many things that are essential to arriving at true peace of mind, & one of the most important is faith. -John Wooden

THE 2012 COLONIAL HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL  

BASEBALL INVITATIONAL        

HELD AT SHEPHERD STADIUM  APRIL 9,10, & 12    

                                

COLONIAL HEIGHTS       DINWIDDIE

HOPEWELL                         HENRICO

VARINA                                CLOVER HILL

MONACAN                           PRINCE GEORGE

DAY 1, MONDAY APRIL 9

GAME 1    10am      HOPEWELL VS VARINA   

GAME 2      1pm      PRINCE GEORGE VS MONACAN

GAME 3      4pm      DINWIDDIE VS HENRICO

GAME 4      7pm      COLONIAL  HEIGHTS VS CLOVER HILL

DAY 2, TUESDAY APRIL 10

GAME 1     10am     HOPEWELL VS MONACAN

GAME 2       1pm     PRINCE GEORGE VS VARINA

GAME 3       4pm     DINWIDDIE VS CLOVER HILL

GAME 4       7pm     COLONIAL HEIGHTS VS HENRICO

DAY 3, THURSDAY APRIL 12

GAME 1      10am    HOPEWELL VS HENRICO

GAME 2        1pm    PRINCE GEORGE VS CLOVER HILL

GAME 3        4pm    DINWIDDIE VS MONACAN

GAME 4        7pm    COLONIAL HEIGHTS VS VARINA

HAPPY EASTER

First off this morning I hope everybody has a good Easter Sunday, HAPPY EASTER to all you fellow bloggers and visitors to Mickey's Place.  Well keeping it in the Easter theme this morning the New York Rangers pretty much laid an egg against the Washington Capitals last night falling to the Caps 4-1, the Rangers gave up 2 goals in the first 2:18 of the game and just could never get of that whole.  With the loss the Vancouver Canucks captured this Presidents Trophy for the best record in the NHL this year.  The Rangers will face the Ottawa Senators in the 1st round of playoffs while the Capitals will face the Boston Bruins.  In the AHL last night the Norfolk Admirals beat Binghamton 4-1 to win there 25th straight game, the AHL has 1 week left in its regular season.  The Admirals will go for there 26th straight win on Friday night at Albany.  The Virginia baseball team beat Wake Forest yesterday afternoon 9-4 and with the win 20-10 on the season and 7-6 in the ACC, the Cavs will face the Deacs again this afternoon.  Well I have to give myself an Easter haircut.  MICKEY

“You don’t realize how strong a person really is until you see them at their weakest moment.” ~ Anonymous

Eat Protein

To help fend off food cravings, every meal should include some source of lean protein, such as skinless chicken or turkey, fish, eggs, or low-fat cheese. “Protein helps to control blood sugar patterns and can help prevent food cravings,” Anding says. Foods containing protein also help you feel fuller by stimulating production of cholecystokinin (CKK), a naturally occurring appetite suppressant. And by choosing lean sources, you put a cap on calories.

RANGERS LOOK TO WIN THE PRESIDENTS TROPHY

A win tonight over the Washington Capitals will give the New York Rangers the Presidents Trophy which means the Rangers had the NHL's best record this year and it will be the 1st time that they won it since the last time they won the Stanley Cup back in 1994.  Tonight's game also could be a preview of a 1st round playoff match up depending on the outcome of several other games but there is a good chance they could meet the Capitals in 1st round match up starting next week.  In the AHL last night the Norfolk Admirals won there 24th straight game last night beating Binghamton last night 3-1, the Admirals will look for there 25th straight win tonight against Binghamton which will be there final game of the regular season.  The Virginia vs Wake Forest baseball series starts today, I forgot that this was one of those series that was switched to a Saturday-Monday for TV purposes.  I did go down to Wal-Mart this morning for a little shopping and then over to Dunkin Donuts as well and yes the donuts were very good as well.  MICKEY

Find the good. It's all around you. Find it, showcase it & you'll start believing in it. -Jesse Owens

Cherries

Cherries are a low-carb, low GI choice and can safely be included in your diabetic diet. Twelve sweet cherries have 59 calories and 14 grams of carbohydrates. Cherries, especially tart ones, are packed with antioxidants, which may fight heart disease, cancer, and other diseases. Cherries can be purchased fresh, canned, frozen, or dried. But since many canned and dried fruits contain added sugar, be sure to check the labels.

A VERY TOUGH NIGHT FOR THE COLONIALS

Well last night to say the least was another tough night for the Colonials baseball team as Dinwiddie beat the Colonials 11-1.  The Colonials offense was pretty much held silent by the Generals starting pitcher who just allowed 1 hit in 6 innings of work striking out 9 before leaving for a reliever in the 7th inning where we scored our only run of the game.  With the Colonials fall to 5-3, 3-2 Central, out next game will be Monday night at 7pm against Clover Hill in the Colonials Baseball Invitational.  The Virginia baseball team opens up a 3 game series at home tonight against Wake Forest.  After Wednesdays temps in the upper 80's it felt like winter returned yesterday with temps in the 50's, tonight it is going to be in the 30's.  I sure am glad that it is Friday I need a couple of days off.  MICKEY

CD BASEBALL SCORES
DINWIDDIE 11 COLONIAL HEIGHTS 1
MATOACA 11 HOPEWELL 0
PRINCE GEORGE 2 THOMAS DALE 1

You don't always get what you wish for, you get what you work for. -Unknown

COLONIALS BACK IN ACTION TONIGHT, VIRGINIA WINS

The Colonial Heights Colonials baseball team will be back in action tonight at home against the Dinwiddie Generals.  The Colonials are 3-1 in the Central District while Dinwiddie comes in at 4-0 in the Central District, game time is set for 6pm.  The Virginia baseball team beat James Madison last night 15-3, the Cavs were trailing in this game 2-1 entering the bottom of the 4th inning before scoring 9 runs in the bottom of the inning, the Cavs will be at home against Wake Forest this weekend.  I sure will be glad when some of this pollen goes away.  MICKEY

“The secret to success is to start from scratch and keep on scratching.” ~ Dennis Green

High cholesterol. Studies have shown that the higher your body mass index (BMI), the higher the levels of total cholesterol; this is particularly true in women, but is also the case for men. Cholesterol levels rise even more for people who carry most of their excess weight in their belly. Eating an unhealthy diet leads to obesity and often high cholesterol levels.

COLONIALS WIN, RANGERS WIN EASTERN CONFERENCE

The Colonial Heights Colonials baseball team picked up another Central District win last night at Hopewell beating the Blue Devils 16-2.  In doing so the Colonials had 14 hits on the with 5 doubles and 2 triples and the Colonials pitchers only allowed 1hit.  The Colonials will return home tomorrow night to face Dinwiddie.  The Virginia baseball team will be back in action tonight at home against James Madison.  In the NHL last night the New York Rangers beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-3 and by doing so won the Eastern Conference of the NHL and will have the home ice advantage for the Eastern Conference playoffs.  Also with the win the Rangers swept the season series with the Flyers going 6-0 against there arch rival.  In the AHL the Norfolk Admirals won there 23rd straight game last night beating W/B Scranton 2-1 last night, the Admirals will go for there 24th straight win on Friday at home against Binghamton.  After being outside at Hopewell last night my allergies are really bothering me this morning.  MICKEY

CD BASEBALL SCORES
COLONIAL HEIGHTS 16 HOPEWELL 2
PRINCE GEORGE 13 MEADOWBROOK 0
MATOACA 10 PETERSBURG 0
DINWIDDIE 7 THOMAS DALE 3

Great achievement is usually born of great sacrifice, and is never the result of selfishness. ~ Napoleon Hill 

COLONIALS AT HOPEWELL, KENTUCKY WINS THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

The Colonial Heights Colonials baseball team returns to action tonight on the road Hopewell at 6pm.  If you are going to the game you might want to bring a jacket or sweatshirt because once the sun starts setting the temp starts to drop pretty quick.  The Kentucky Wildcats won the NCAA Basketball Championship last night beating the Kansas Jayhawks 67-59, Kentucky pretty much lead this game from start to finish bun since the game didn't start to around 9:30pm I didn't stay up to see the finish of the game.  Well I have to say the last 2 nights I have slept like a rock and I am hoping it will continue for the next several days because the last few weeks I haven't slept very well.  MICKEY

The world has the habit of making room for the man whose actions show that he knows where he is going. ~ Napoleon Hil

Alleviate Aches: Ginger

This pungent, spicy root contains chemicals that work similarly to some anti-inflammatory medications, so it has potential to help relieve arthritis pain. If you’re dealing with aching joints, try adding a hit of ginger to your menu every day.

NEWMAN WINS AT MARTINSVILLE

Ryan Newman won yesterdays Sprint Cup race at the Martinsville Speedway after Jimmie Johnson & Jeff Gordon were taken out in the final laps on a restart.  Gordon & Johnson had pretty much dominated the race until a restart when Clint Boywer dove to the inside entering turn 1 and there just wasn't enough room and all 3 cars spun out and Newman came through and took the lead and held off A.J. Allmendinger on the final restart to pick up the win.  The Sprint Cup Series will be off next weekend for Easter.  The Virginia baseball team lost to N.C. State yesterday in the 9th inning falling to the Wolfpack  7-6, the Cavs had taken the lead in to of the inning.  The pollen has been very bad the last few days and it doesn't seem to be letting up at all.  MICKEY

Be not afraid of going slowly, be afraid only of standing still. -Chinese Proverb

HAPPY APRIL FOOLS DAY

Well I want to wish all you fellow bloggers a HAPPY APRIL FOOLS DAY and I hope you don't fall to anybody s pranks today, just keep you guard up.  Well the championship game is now set for this NCAA Basketball Tournament, Kentucky beat Louisville last night 69-61 and Kansas came from behind to beat Ohio State 69-61.  I think Kentucky will win the championship tomorrow night.  Kasey Kahne captured the pole for today's Sprint Cup race at the Martinsville Speedway edging Kevin Harvick for the tops spot, Harvick captured the yesterday truck race at the Martinsville Speedway.  The Virginia baseball team beat N.C. State last night 5-2 last night, the Cavs trailed 2-0 before rallying for the win.  They will play the deciding game of the series this afternoon in Raleigh.  Well so much for a good night sleep last night, just before 3am last night I was woken up by Wham, Bam, Bam as a car rolled several times on I-95 behind the house, there were some injuries but it didn't sound like anything to serious.  Well I guess I will go cut my hair.  MICKEY

“In every success story, you find someone who has made a courageous decision.” ~ Peter F. Drucker

Eating local honey helps prevent hay fever.

Fact: This myth stems from the notion that because there are tiny amounts of pollen in honey, eating it would gradually desensitize allergy sufferers to local pollen. Here’s the flaw in that reasoning: Bees only pollinate flowers, which are rarely a source of allergies. The pollen that triggers allergies typically comes from trees, weeds, and grasses. One clinical trial found that honey didn’t work any better against allergies than a placebo.