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Third annual "First Pitch" Dinner set for Saturday February 13 5:00 - 8:00. BBQ chicken dinner with sides and a silent auction. Get tickets from the Orange High baseball team members for $15.00 each.
2009 Orange Baseball "First Pitch" Dinner a Fun Time for All. The Orange High School baseball team held its annual fund-raising benefit
dinner and silent auction on Saturday February 7th at Orange HS. Daniel Hargrave delivered a great message
and had his number "8" honored. Doug Hargrave spoke to an attentive audience about baseball and the life
lessions the game can provide for young people. Over 150 tickets were sold for the event, and there almost 50 items in the silent auction, including an all-day
guiding cat-fishing trip for 4 provided by Captain Rodger Taylor in Rock Hill. SC. Another highlight was the recognition of the 2008 State Championship. Each player was given
an engraved medal and certificate. “Our Dugout Club started this event last year and it was a great success. We had
over 150 people attend. We would like to see over 200 this year. This dinner marks the
beginning of our 2009 season as we begin practicing in February. Baseball season is just around the corner
and soon high school, middle school and youth players around the county will be gearing-up for another year. The
dinner is an opportunity to recognize past players and accomplishments as well as preview the upcoming season.
It is also great to see the players interact with the community.” says Dean Dease, Orange head baseball coach. A special thanks is given to all those parents, supporters,
players and coaches who made this event so special.
 Orange baseball coach Dean Dease announces the recognition of the numbers for Matt McCay, Josh Horton
and Chris Maples. 2/10/08- "First Pitch" Dinner and Auction
a Great Success
The Orange Baseball Dugout Club hosted the first annual "First Pitch" Dinner and Silent Auction on February 9th. An excellent BBQ plate dinner was provided by OHS Baseball parents and over 50 items were offered in the auction. After dinner, guest speakers UNC head coach Mike Fox, UNC assistant coach Matt McCay and Oakland A's prospect Josh Horton entertained an audience estimated at 150 guests. Special appreciation awards were given to George Braxton, Doug Hargrave and Daniel Berry for their support of Orange High baseball and baseball in northern Orange County. Three former Orange players were honored with a special jersey ceremony. Matt McCay, Josh Horton and Chris Maples were recognized for their playing careers at Orange and beyond. All three former Panthers became college All-Americans and successful professional players. Signs with their name and number will be added to the baseball field at OHS. The dinner and auction will become an annual fund-raiser for the Orange High baseball team.
Josh Horton's autographed American Legion jersey was a hot item.
(L to R) Coach Dease introduces UNC Head Coach Mike
Fox. Autographed baseballs on the market in the silent auction. Potential bidders eye the merchandise.
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