2007 season updates
May 28 Gordon Lee saw its season end in the semifinal round of the state playoffs as the Trojans fell to Calvary Day 2-1 and 10-0.
May 22 The Trojans swept their state quarterfinal series against Pacelli, winning both games by identical 7-3 scores. Travis Burns was 5-for-6 with a home run, two RBIs, and four runs scored for the day, and Will Brooks was 4-for-6 with a home run. Ryan Ellis struck out 10 in a complete-game win in the first game, while Tyler Beesley got the win in game two.
May 17 Gordon Lee clinched its second-round state playoff series by pasting Athens Academy 16-3. Daniel White was 3-for-4 with two home runs and six RBIs to lead the Trojans, who also got round-trippers from Patrick Mattos and Tyler Beesley. Derek Duran was 3-for-4 with three RBIs and three runs scored. Jake Sharrock struck out 14 and allowed only two hits over the final five innings to get the win.
May 16 The Trojans bounced back to defeat Athens Academy 7-1 in the second game of their playoff doubleheader after dropping game one by an 8-7 score. Tyler Beesley went the distance in game two to get the win, striking out seven and walking none. Daniel White and Travis Burns both had two RBIs in the win, while Ryan Ellis, Patrick Mattos, and Derek Duran each drove in one. Gordon Lee led 7-1 with two outs in the sixth inning of game one, but saw the Spartans rally for three runs in the sixth and four more in the seventh. Mattos was 4-for-4 in the loss while White and Jake Sharrock each homered.
May 11 Gordon Lee beat Lincoln County 12-5 and 20-1 in the first round of the state playoffs. The Trojans jumped to an 11-1 lead after three innings in game one, then scored ten times in the top of the first in game two. Tyler Beesley led the GLHS offense with four hits, four runs and five RBIs in the two games. Zack DeBord drove in four runs on the day while Ryan Ellis had three RBIs. Beesley was the winning pitcher in the first game and Dane Anderson picked up the victory in game two.
May 7 The Trojans closed out the regular season with a 10-0 loss to McCallie.
May 4 Gordon Lee clinched its second consecutive Region 6-A championship with a 10-9 win over Bowdon. Tyler Beesley, Will Brooks, and Dane Anderson homered for the Trojans. Ryan Ellis was the winning pitcher. Jake Sharrock struck out three to get the save.
May 1 The Trojans suffered their first region loss of the season, falling to Bremen 16-7.
Apr 30 Gordon Lee lost to Baylor 10-7. Derek Duran had two hits for the Trojans, including a home run. Tyler Beesley also homered and drove in three runs.
Apr 27 The Trojans improved to 8-0 in region play with a doubleheader sweep of Mt. Zion. Gordon Lee took the first game 6-0 as Derek Duran went 4-for-4 and scored two runs, and then won the nightcap 5-1. Jake Sharrock was the winning pitcher in game one. Dane Anderson got the win in the second game.
Apr 24 Gordon Lee defeated Excel Christian 12-1 in five innings. Tyler Beesley threw a no-hitter and struck out 13. Patrick Mattos, Travis Burns, and Will Brooks all homered in the Trojans' seven-run first inning.
Apr 20 The Trojans beat Trion 6-0 behind a one-hitter by Ryan Ellis. Ellis struck out 13 Bulldogs in the win, and chipped at the plate with two hits, including a two-run homer. Zack DeBord and Tyler Beesley each had two hits for GLHS and both drove in a run. Will Brooks added a home run and two RBIs to the attack.
Apr 16 Gordon Lee lost to Notre Dame 15-1.
Apr 13 The Trojans took over sole possession of first place in Region 6-A with a 10-0, five-inning victory over Bremen. Ryan Ellis allowed no hits and struck out five in the win. Patrick Mattos went 3-for-3 with a home run, two RBIs, and three runs scored to lead the GLHS attack. Will Brooks and Derek Duran had two hits each.
Apr 10 Baylor plated two runs with two outs in the top of the seventh to take a 7-6 win over Gordon Lee. Jake Sharrock and Zack DeBord hit solo homers for the Trojans.
Apr 7 Will Brooks drew a bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the ninth to drive in the winning run in the Trojans' 8-7 win over Bowdon. GLHS had tied the game in the bottom of the seventh on a Ryan Ellis triple and a Patrick Mattos single. Ellis had three hits and scored three runs for the game while driving in a run. Jake Sharrock and Derek Duran each had two hits. Brooks also picked up the win, allowing only one hit in 2 1/3 innings of work.
Apr 4 Gordon Lee used two big innings, a four-run first and a seven-run sixth, to top Calhoun 11-10. Zack DeBord smashed a grand slam home run to account for the Trojans' first inning runs, and Daniel White added his own grand slam in the sixth. DeBord, White, Jake Sharrock, and Patrick Mattos all had two hits for GLHS. Will Brooks got the win, while Sharrock picked up the save.
Mar 31 The Trojans blasted Ridgeland 16-0 in four innings. Zack DeBord was 3-for-3 with two doubles, a triple, and five RBIs. Dane Anderson was the winning pitcher.
Mar 30 Gordon Lee scored seven runs in the first inning, then added two in the second and 11 in the third to take a three-inning, 20-0 win over Excel Christian. Zack DeBord was 2-for-2 with two doubles and three RBIs and also got the pitching victory, striking out five Eagles. Will Brooks, Travis Burns, and Daniel White also had two hits for the Trojans.
Mar 28 Jake Sharrock blasted a two-out, two-run home run in the bottom of the seventh inning to give Gordon Lee a 4-3 win over Northwest Whitfield. Sharrock was also the winning pitcher, retiring the Bruins in order in the top of the seventh.
Mar 27 Gordon Lee beat Trion 16-1 in four innings. Derek Duran had three hits, including a homer, and four RBIs for the Trojans. Jake Sharrock also had three hits and Tyler Beesley added a home run to the GLHS attack. Beesley was the winning pitcher.
Mar 24 The Trojans beat Lookout Valley 19-9 but lost to Dobyns-Bennett 9-8 in the Velocity Sports tournament at Central. Derek Duran was 3-for-4 in each game, and had four doubles, a home run, and six RBIs for the day. Zack DeBord was 6-for-7 for the two games. Will Brooks had six RBIs, including a grand slam, against Lookout Valley.
Mar 21 Gordon Lee split a pair of games in the Velocity Sports tournament at Central. The Trojans opened by downing Central 13-1. Tyler Beesley blasted a grand slam during the Trojans' eight-run fifth inning. Jacob Groce also homered for GLHS. Dane Anderson was the winning pitcher. The Trojans fell to Walker Valley 5-1 in their second game.
Mar 19 The Trojans smashed Chattanooga Christian 14-3. Tyler Beesley went 3-for-3 with a home run. Will Brooks was the winning pitcher.
Mar 13 Gordon Lee lost to McCallie 7-4. Derek Duran and Jake Sharrock had two hits each for the Trojans.
Mar 12 The Trojans jumped to a 5-0 first-inning lead, but later gave up five home runs in a 7-5 loss to Ooltewah. Jake Sharrock and Zack DeBord each had two hits for GLHS.
Mar 8 Gordon Lee won its season opener, defeating Northwest Whitfield 6-3. Tyler Beesley was the winning pitcher and struck out 11 in five innings of work. Derek Duran, Daniel White, and Travis Burns had two hits each.
2007 season preview (Walker County Messenger)