Calallen's Ryan Duke and Medina Valley's Cory Rihn in a duel in the sun contest at Nelson Wolff Stadium. Ryan Duke emerges as the victor, and the Wildcats win 4-2 in a thriller. The Panthers did not want to end their best ever season. The Wildcats were not to be denied.

May 28, 2005, San Antonio, Texas.

The Thriller: Calallen Fightin' Wildcats.The Calallen High School, Class of 2005, baseball players in their final year -- Good luck and thanks for a fine season. Wildcats sweep Medina Valley -- Take it all the way to State!

Boerne scouts at the game, they used two baseball scorebooks one on Medina Valley, and one on Calallen. Intelligence on the team is sometimes the necessary edge.	#22 catcher Luke McCall drills a Single. #7 Ryan Miller goes into the game as a courtesy runner for Luke.
First Baseman, Jacob Kaup back in the starting line-up...,	drills a stand-up double, and brings in Courtesy runner Ryan Miller #7. Wildcats lead 1-0.
Ryan Miller, #7, sprints on home, and the Wildcats lead 1-0. #13 Randy Houghton steps up to the home plate.	Randy Houghton, designator-hitter drills his 5th straight hit in the series. Cool!
Senior #30 Jacob Kaup scores, Wildcats lead 2-0.	The Calallen Defense was cool, here #21 Daniel Alonzo scoops and fires the baseball to Jacob on First for the out. Daniel is right above the "Cats" Flag.
The Calallen Kid #17, and only a sophomore struck out six, won the game, and started the rally that won the game. Meet Ryan Duke.	The Panthers played their best as the Panther did not want to lose. But the sophomore prevailed and kept the growling Panthers at bay. Ryan Duke got er done -- 4-2.
#21 Daniel Alonzo on a coverage of First Base. Looks like he got his foot off the base.	The dynamic duo of Luke and Duke get this Panther out. When the umpire plays the fiddle means Strike Three!
In the 3rd Inning, Jonathan Vest provided the only action, and he was stranded on base.
Randy Houghton on his 6th straight hit in the series.	#17 Ryan Duke on the sacrifice fly, and he moves Randy to 2nd base.
Good stretch by Jacob, but the umpire said he was safe. Too close for me to call.	Another base hit by the Panthers the throw to Home plate off to the right of the plate, and the Panther have a run, 2-1 Wildcats.
Ryan Duke at work, and base runner #3 senior Ryne Pritchard trys to ruffle Duke, but it was a strike call.	Ryne Duke with one away, starts the winning rally in the 6th Inning with the score deadlock at 2-2. Ryan belts a Single.
Just one beautiful swing of the bat by Wes Callihan, he runs all the way to 2nd with a Stand-up double, Courtesy runner #26 Jeremy Marek, freshman, scoots over to 3rd base.	#15 Sean Hoelscher hits a low strike and like a Boeing 747 slowly elevates as he runs to First Base, and...,
The Fish -- Jeremy Marek, #26 scores in the big time game, and puts the Wildcats on the lead, 3-2, Jeremy sees the outfield misjudge the ball, and...,	#2 Wes Callihan, ex-batboy turned playoff winner, alertly runs on home and Wildcats lead 4-2.
Jacob Kaup, an easy out play.	Ryan Miller steals second. Courtesy Runner for Luke McCall who had a Single. He was left on base on the 7th Inning.
#17 Ryan Duke mowing down the opposition in the 7th Inning. It looks like Ryan was getting tired, but really, it was the Medina Valley Panther playing their very best because this was the best Panther team in the history of Panther baseball. But the Sophomore, Ryan Duke held on and whomped them 4-2.	Jeff Blankenship and Brian, Jeff calls in the score to someone.
The Post Game De-briefing. It was a hard played victory for the Wildcats.	Coach Salinas and Bridget.
The Kid Ryan Duke, he worked for his victory, tonight, 10-1, not bad at all.	Luke listens to Coach Steve Chapman during his de-briefing comments.
Read 'em and enjoy the win. 4-2 Wildcats.	The Ryan Duke Fan Club. Today, Joe and Connie's son is to the left of Ryan Duke. Larry and Jason Duke and Ms. "L".
RoxAnne and children.	They shake on whatever it was they agreed on. Cool!
Wes Callihan, Grandparents Sizemore, parents Callihan, sister Tiffany, and brother Miles.	Catcher Luke McCall gives the interview.
Smiles of the Week, Chip Nance and Candace Garcia.	Tyler and Kyle and CHS Friends.
Abel Guerra, granddaughter Mariah, and her hero, Luke McCall.	Mom Victoria, Luke, Stormy, and Ryan.
Brandon Key and his Mom and Dad.

More photos

Ready to do battle, the Wildcats in a Circle and warming up.	Wildcats watching the Varsity squad do their infield and outfield warm-up drills.
Vic and grandson, here to cheer for the Calallen Fightin' Wildcats.	Introduction of the Calallen Fightin' Wildcats.
Many a Wildcats stood tall that pre-evening in respect to our country's flag during the National Anthem.	Strike Three! Nice catch by Luke when Duke hit the outside corner of the home plate.
The Luke and Duke combo continue to stifle the opposition -- Strike Three!. Luke fires to Wes on third, and the ball is thrown around the bases.	Good looking swing, but it is a miss and a Strike Three!
Nice catch by #15 Sean Hoelscher in the outfield.	"Das ist Herr Sean Hoelscher!
#30 Jacob Kaup catches the ball in time, and he checks to see the umpire's call. Out!	#22 Luke McCall drills a base-hit Single.
Yikes, the creature from he black Lagoon -- Naw, that's Paul Flores who was warming up Pitcher Brandon Key, just precautionary, should Ryan Duke tires out, but the Calallen Kid never tired out.	Jacob Kaup on a fine catch, and another Panther bites the dust.
Strike Three, the game is over. Ryan Duke Wins, W-L record goes to 10-1.	Trainer hard-working Kellyn, and Statistician Mallory Arnold.
Gloves on the field, or the tradional hand shaking time. Both team played to their best of their ability.	Here is an out in he 7th Inning in the outfield. I believe it is Sean who was hot out in the outfield, snatching three flyballs.
#13 Randy Houghton and friend.	There on the bleachers is Jacob and June Kaup, his Mom.
Brandon Key and Kyle Pumpley.	Michael Nance and friend.
Ryan Miller and Chip Nance. Miller scored one run today.	#9 Cory Shick has played very well, here he is on his way to catch the bus.
Abel Guerra, and his granddaughter, Mariah.

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