<p>No, it’s not about my child’s grades or scores or rank, either!!!</p>
<p>He was selected to be on the senior all-state team in his sport. There are actually 2 teams and they will have 2 games on the 27th. </p>
<p>I am so proud :D</p>
<p>That’s awesome to make all-state!!!
What sport does he do?</p>
<p>baseball. It’s very exciting because we have had several kids from our area go on to play D1 at some great baseball schools (Arizona, Oregon). And to think he is included with some of those kids is very exciting!</p>
<p>DrDrewsmom~</p>
<p>WOW!!! CONGRATS to your amazing son!!!</p>
<p>What an absolutely fabulous honor!</p>
<p>~berurah</p>
<p>That’s amazing! Congratulations to your son, and your whole family, as this is something you can all relish!</p>
<p>Will your son play in college? He must be a very talented player - what position?? (or would that be too much info…)</p>
<p>thanks for the congrats!
Yes, he is going to play D3 in college and he is a centerfielder. But he could play any outfield position. CF usually has the player with the most speed, and at his HS he does, but when he gets to college he may not, so he might be in left or right. We’ll have to wait and see. He’s fast, but no track star! </p>
<p>His HS coach feels he could play D1 but he would likely be sitting on the bench for the first couple years, which is not uncommon for lots of younger college players. S decided he’d rather have playing time.</p>
<p>That is so fabulous for you! Must be baseball, eh? I love baseball!</p>
<p>Sounds like he made a wise decision - I think he’ll not only get more playing time, but probably have an easier time meeting his academic goals, as D3 schools are usually very good about accomodations for their athletes.
If you’re lucky enough to live close by his college so you can watch sometimes, that would be a treat.</p>
<p>YAY!! This is a great icing on his cake for all the years he has devoted to baseball…what a way to end his HS career! Drew is an accomplished young man both academically and on the field and you have much to be proud of! </p>
<p>And YOU are the bench sitter, mom, and this is one bench you are gonna be happy to be on as you watch this event! </p>
<p>Way to go Drew!</p>
<p>thanks Susan! He called to read the letter to me over the phone which he NEVER does (he hates talking on the phone 
). I was picking up his younger brother from school but apparently he was excited enough about it that he didn’t want to wait 30 minutes until I got there. </p>
<p>a.s.a.p: He will be in MI and we will be in WA, so I won’t be able to see many games, unfortunately. The college team usually goes to AZ in Feb/Mar every year so if he is able to go w/ the team next year, you can bet that we’ll make every effort to go see that tournament. And as you said about D3, I agree. Especially since he’ll be an engineering major which is a very demanding major and even a non-major for some D1 athletes. As serious about baseball as he is, he was not willing to look at schools where he could not even major in engr!</p>
<p>High five, DrDrewsmom!! That is exciting!!!</p>
<p>D3 is a great choice. My D has been very happy and likes the bility to have time off from the sport for other things.</p>
<p>That is just wonderful. Here’s a brag cheer for you!</p>
<p>Congratulations!! How great to be selected to play on the state team - that is an honor. Way to go Drew!!! (and mom too, who undoubtedly drove to many baseball practices, games, etc!)</p>
<p>DrDrewsmom,
All-State Baseball! What a superb achievement! Congratulations to him and your whole family. And as a prospective engineering major, sounds like he is making such a wise decision to play D3 ball.</p>
<p>What a great honor, congrats!</p>
<p>That’s very exciting. The senior showcase games are just wonderful. This is where the kids can make the connections within their sport that they take with them. The senior all star stuff is packed with kids that are so enthusiastic about their sport, and generally about their academics and life too! </p>
<p>We really enjoyed our senior showcase lacrosse games (both state and national!) last year and next year my son will be playing both with and against kids he met at the National Senior Showcase.</p>
<p>Congratulations! A tremendous honor to make all-state team! I can feel the glow in your face through your words, and am beaming as I write this. What a way to finish out his HS career!</p>
<p>Congrats to your son. No wonder you are beaming. What a thrill for him and as a parent, I am sure you can savor how it all began in T-ball and on humble rec league ball teams. What was the secret ingredient for his skill development which led to All State ranking? Something special in your boy…a little extra grit and a little more passion. Enjoy!</p>
<p>He just loves the game. I love the game. His dad loves the game. We never pushed him to play the sport because we liked it; in fact, I hated baseball until my sons started playing :o . </p>
<p>A great batting average helped (over .400 this year) and playing for 3 years with almost no errors helped as well.
As his coach says: he’s the first one to practice and the last one to leave. He loves the game and will do whatever he can to help the team win. Being a team player is so much of it, as cliched as that sounds.</p>
<p>What school does he play for in washington just wondering if weve played you… what division are you AAAA?</p>