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    Hurricane 9U Team has a few select position available for 2011-12 Season


    The 9U Hurricanes are looking fora few select players for 2012 season:   If you are interested in scheduling a tryout, please contact Jeff directly:

    9U:   Jeff Stanish at (847) 340-4387 or illini9699@yahoo.com



    Hurricane 2011-12 College Commitments

    NAME HIGH SCHOOL POSITION COLLEGE
    Martin, Nick Crystal Lake South HS RHP Indiana State University (IN)
    Falcon, Anthony Shoreland Lutheran HS RHP / INF Kishwaukee College (IL)
    Kiefer, Nick Elk Grove Village HS LHP / OF McHenry County College (IL)
    Elder, Kevin Westminster Christian HS, Elgin IL RHP University of Arizona (AZ)
    Trautmann, Alex Rockford Guilford OF / 3B Grand Valley State University (MI)
    Samuels, Nick Prairie Ridge HS OF McHenry County College (IL)
    Self, Mark Jacobs HS, Algonquin IL 1B / OF John A. Logan College (IL)
    Krenz, Matt Prairie Ridge HS, Crystal Lake IL C John A. Logan College (IL)
    Herendeen, Lincoln Marian Central HS, Woodstock IL RHP / INF University of Illinois - Springfield (IL)
    Richardson, Kyle Maine South HS, ParkRidge IL OF Notre Dame University (IN)
    Williams, Matt Geneva HS INF / RHP / OF Northern Illinois University (IL)
    Coel, Zach Prairie Ridge HS, Crystal Lake IL LHP McHenry County College (IL)
    Enwiya, Adam Prairie Ridge HS, Crystal Lake IL INF McHenry County College (IL)
    Posey, Alex Cary-Grove HS 1B / RHP Rend Lake College (IN)

    Hurricane Awards & Accomplishments 2011

    TEAM EVENT PLACE DATE
    12U CANES USSSA Kickoff Classic - Crystal Lake, IL CHAMPIONS April 3
    14U CANES Dual At the Diamonds - St Louis, MO RUNNER UP April 3
    11U CANES Lake Villa Spring Bash - Lake Villa, IL CHAMPIONS May 1
    10U CANES USSSA Mother's Day Classic - Crystal Lake, IL RUNNER UP May 8
    11U CANES USSSA Mother's Day Classic - Crystal Lake, IL RUNNER UP May 8
    13U CANES USSSA Mother's Day Classic - Crystal Lake, IL CHAMPIONS May 8
    12U CANES Hitter's Classic - Racine, WI CHAMPIONS May 22
    10U CANES Illinois State CABA Championship - Rockford, IL CHAMPIONS June 5
    11U CANES Huntley Rumble - Huntley, IL RUNNER UP June 19
    10U CANES Mid Suburban League Tournament, IL RUNNER UP June 26
    11U CANES USSSA Stars & Stripes, Crystal Lake IL RUNNER UP July 3
    13U CANES USSSA Summer Slugfest - Waukegan IL CHAMPIONS July 10

    McHenry County Hurricanes Baseball Program

    • Team Players
    • Supportive Parents
    • Competitive Spirit
    • Players & Parents Committed To Excellence
    • National & Local Tournaments
    • Training from Top Pro, College & HS Coaches
    • Hurricane Academy & Winter Training Facilities

    WHAT ARE WE ALL ABOUT – 
    The Fox Valley Hurricanes were founded in 1989 and incorporated in 1993 in Illinois under the general not for profit corporation act. Since then, the name has been changed to McHenry County Hurricanes to reflect the more specific geographical locations of our players.

    The Hurricanes were created to give local players age 9 through 18 the opportunity to receive the highest level of competition. Hurricane teams have participated in tournaments all over the country.

    WHAT ARE OUR GOALS –
    Playing for the Hurricanes is a unique opportunity for players to excel while working towards individual and organizational goals. Our goal is to continue working with our high school base to improve communication and cooperation in developing player’s skills to the highest levels. In addition, we expose the players to national tournaments and “Showcase” with the intent to expose them to college and professional coaches and scouts.

    WHAT SETS US APART –
    Finally, and most importantly, the Hurricanes look to develop integrity, sportsmanship, leadership, citizenship and teamwork in all our players. Winning comes in bits and pieces but never at the expense of our integrity of the program and the people involved with the team. Each Hurricane team is required to perform community service activities in exchange for their generous support. The bottom line is that the Hurricanes are about more than just baseball. We are trying to develop young men to be outstanding adults through the vehicle of the great game of baseball.

    RECENT HURRICANES IN MLB DRAFT

    YEAR NAME MLB TEAM DRAFT ROUND
    2011 Nick Martini St. Louis Cardinals 6th Round
    2011 Austin Wright Philadelphia Phillies 8th Round
    2011 Connor Sadzeck Texas Rangers 11th Round
    2011 Jerad Grundy Florida Marlins 42nd Round
    2010 Elliot Soto Chicago Cubs 13th Round
    2010 Chris Waylock Cleveland Indians 39th Round
    2010 Kyle Hunter New York Yankees 40th Round
    2010 Connor Sadzeck Pittsburgh Pirates 41st Round
    2010 Austin Wright Boston Red Sox 21st Round
    2009 Ian Krol Oakland A's 7th Round
    2009 Jared Grundy Texas Rangers 46th Round
    2008 Austin Wright Pittsburgh Pirates 23rd Round
    2008 Kyle Hunter Tampa Rays 30th Round
    2007 Jake Smolinski Washington Nationals 2nd Round
    2007 Butch Biela Pittsburgh Pirates 13th Round
    2007 Elliot Soto Minnesota Twins 13th Round