The Cougars defeated the Clovis West Golden Eagles 5-4, sending Patrick out as a winner. Baseball Home; Teams; States; Scores; Rankings; Stat leaders; Photos; Playoffs; News; . For questions or complaints, contact: Equity Compliance Officer - Norm Anderson, Deputy Superintendent, 1450 Herndon Avenue, Clovis, CA 93611, (559) 327-9000, Clovis Unified School District: Be the best you can be in mind, body, and spirit, 2770 East International Avenue Fresno, CA 93730 | (559) 327-5000, Part of the Clovis Unified School District, CN Varsity Baseball 2022/23 Schedule updated 1/23/23, CN Varsity Baseball 2022/23 Schedule updated 1/23/23 (.rtf), CN JV Baseball 2022/23 Schedule updated 1/23/23, CN JV Baseball 2022/23 Schedule updated 1/23/23 (.rtf), CN Frosh Baseball 2022/23 Schedule updated 1/23/23, CN Frosh Baseball 2022/23 Schedule updated 1/23/23 (.rtf). "We met in 3rd grade and ever since we've kind of just had a connection," Poisall says. Baseball has been good to Stevie and his relationship with Poisall has only grown over the years. When Clovis High baseball coach James Patrick looks back at his storied career, one thing comes to mind: I never thought of this as a job. All those questions have been answered as Chris Patrick was named the new head coach of Clovis High baseball program. See the Clovis Wildcats's baseball schedule, roster, rankings, standings and more on MaxPreps.com. Daughters went to San Jose, if they went at all. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Im really proud of both my sons. CHS was awarded a Career Technical Grant to create a construction careers pathway and new facilities. Jeff Prieto has been working as a Head Baseball Coach at Clovis Unified School District for 3 years. PHOTO COURTESY OF CLOVIS HIGH BASEBALL Click HERE to fill out the online application for ASB/Class Leadership, Media Leadership, Peer Counseling, or Collaborative Mentoring. Patrick is the sections all-time coaching leader in wins. The foundation has been laid, and is solid, we look forward to building upon it! Kevin has done a remarkable job at Clovis West preparing his teams and they are always competitive and even against us, we have trouble beating them so Im just really proud of him, Patrick said. On a pleasant Tuesday night, Sodersten gave up two hits in six innings in only his second start and Clovis East eased Patricks step to the summit with poor defense behind senior right-hander Andrew Rodriguez. Use the top navigation to find past season schedules, scores, rosters and more. The Cougars are 14-2-1 overall and 5-1 in the TRAC, boosting Patricks record to 709-242-3 for a career winning percentage of .745. 4. MAXPREPS; CBSSPORTS.COM; 247SPORTS; Baseball. Clovis High School has a new head baseball coach. Submit Roster. Awards are never what hes been about. For questions or complaints, contact: Equity Compliance Officer - Norm Anderson, Deputy Superintendent, 1450 Herndon Avenue, Clovis, CA 93611, (559) 327-9000, Clovis Unified School District: Be the best you can be in mind, body, and spirit. Nugesses ability to interact with the community allows him to promote students, athletes and community members with fairness and objectivity. Teams will be randomly picked bycomputer. (DON'T WAIT - LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE) Teams will be randomly picked by computer. The Cougars foundation is strong and Patrick looks to build off a Valley Championship season. From the book, Images of an Age:[2] "Community members tried unsuccessfully to form a high school district as early as 1889. Copyright 2023 KFSN-TV. Once kids find out what you need to be a part of a team, not just look at yourself as a player, thats a good thing. After 34 seasons, over 750 wins, 13 league championships and nine section titles, including two national titles, Clovis High School baseball coach James Patrick is experiencing something new in the Cougar dugout. Listed on 2023-03-01. The foundation was set decades ago and it still continues to shape Cougar baseball players today. Heres why Tom Donald is leaving the program, Play ball!? We are happy to have Nugesse join our team here at the Clovis Roundup. The High School remained in that building until 1969, when it moved to its current facilities on Fowler Avenue. If someone you know needs help, contact 1-800-654-3937 to access behavioral health services. He has coached 34 seasons, the first two at San Joaquin Memorial in Fresno, California, and the last 32 with the . Maybe its time for a new chapter. The man who wanted to be a football coach achieved what no other has in the 123-year history of Central Section baseball Tuesday night a 709th win. Baseball F/JV/V vs West Ranch. Clovis High also has an award-winning drama department, a dance repertory, and an active student leadership program.[10]. Its never work. With experience under his belt, Patrick moved to Clovis High School and became an assistant before taking the reins as head coach a few years later in 1988. Latest highway closures, How many people will use Californias bullet train? As a junior he went 13-0 with a 0.80 ERA was named co-team MVP, Valley Player of the Year, all-state, and all-city in 2008. He recently retired after assisting Clovis football and track and field for years. The next time you can catch Coach English in the dugout is Wednesday at 3:45 p.m. when Clovis hosts Central. For the past three years, Nugesse has been a vital part of the Madera Tribune covering sports, news, entertainment and feature writing. I want to watch these guys compete from here on out. He told me I was getting the start and I was pretty excited because I knew this was going to happen, said Sodersten. The most recent updates will appear at the top of the wall dating back to prior seasons. All Rights Reserved. This is the right time to close this chapter, Patrick said. Patrick would send one of his coaches, who was a Fresno State student at the time, to go into the athletes classes at Clovis High School to make sure they had the help they needed. Mar. June 13, 2017 10:53 AM. These arches were taken down by State mandate after the 1952 Kern County earthquake for safety reasons. Ive got three grandchildren, my wife is retired its the right time do something a little different.. 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I didnt hang around just to break the record, he said after receiving a plaque at home plate from Clovis Unified Associate Superintendent Norm Anderson commemorating the milestone. Patrick knew the talent on the field was unquestionable, but he also cared about them as young men. CN Frosh Baseball 2022/23 Schedule updated 1/23/23 (.rtf) Bronco Baseball Camp CNEC Bronco Baseball Camp CNEC Bronco Baseball Camp (.rtf) 2010 CMAC Champions 2013 Valley Champions CNEC Baseball Clovis North High School Director: Jeff Prieto - Email: JeffPrieto@cusd.com School Location. Then, on June 6, 1899, Lee Beal, a Jefferson Colony Farmer, and John Rutledge, a Clovis millman, led seven school districts to join in formation of one high school district. Baseball coach James Patrick celebrated his 500th career coaching win in 2008, as well as going 33-5 in 2014 and winning the CIF D-I Team of the Year. Upon graduating in 2009,he went on to play baseball for Fresno State. Meet the Team. Four Timberwolves errors wrapped around Jay Masseys single came in a Cougars three-run third that made it 5-1. He was feted Thursday night during the regular-season finale against Clovis West, coached by his son Kevin. Its really enjoyable, and Ive got great memories.. The kids we had on those teams, during that era of coaching, they were super tough kids both on and off the field. If it was a close game, they just told themselves they were not going to lose and thats just how their makeup was.. 1 Buchanan (MaxPreps) by a game in the league, had taken a 2-1 lead in the second on singles by Clayton Alexander, Darrien Miller and Sodersten. The school's current campus, located at 1055 Fowler Avenue in Clovis, California, United States, opened in 1969. Latest highway closures, How many people will use Californias bullet train? Nugesses ability to interact with the community allows him to promote students, athletes and community members with fairness and objectivity. Roster. Chris Patrick named Clovis High varsity baseball head coach By Nugesse Ghebrendrias - July 9, 2019 Chris Patrick will take over as head baseball coach at Clovis High School for his father James Patrick who retired. "He was born with Down syndrome and I don't know that he ever knew he was different than anybody else. Salles attended Clovis West where he played shortstop and pitcher. I think just the relationship between him and the players is just something that's unmatched.". Im glad this is behind us, and now its time to get down to business., And thats supported by his wife of 41 years, Cecilia, wearing Cougars colors with a gold blouse, blue necklace, and choking back tears: He never talked about the record at home, absolutely not. Patrick was a former Cougar and has been part of the Cougars baseball program for years. In 2015 and 2016, the Clovis High Indoor Percussion Ensemble traveled to Dayton, Ohio to participate in the Winter Guard International World Championships. He aspired to be a football coach. Its only loss was to Clovis 52-51 on Jan. 24. 2940 Leonard Ave. Clovis, CA 93619. Game Stats Season Stats May 4, 2022 @ 6:36pm Stats Updated Caption: Clovis High baseball. Planners lower ridership estimates, Central Valley Christian shows grit in winning section softball title, Citys hot start against top County pitcher leads to All-Star rout, Clovis High sends Coach Patrick out in style with 10th section baseball championship, Buchanan High baseball coach resigns. 4. Sports Illustrated Las Vegas Raiders News, Analysis and More. Clovis High students participate in a number of co-curricular activities, such as Science Fair, Science Olympiad, History Day, Forensics, Academic Decathlon, and Mock Trial. The Clovis Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a persons actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Browne, graduated in the first class of 1902. *Player/coach requests are not guaranteed* They were just tough kids and did not lose. Clovis, CA. Heres when Clovis and Frontier hope to finish section baseball championship, No more heartbreakers for Chowchilla senior class: Tribe wins section baseball title. Players have been great. It was replaced in 1918. His. Patrick has won nine section titles during his time at Clovis High, including the programs very first back in 1995. Teaching. From 1949 to 1955, Lloyd Merriman played major league baseball for . The Las Vegas Raiders have added Rob Leonard as their new defensive line coach. The Clovis High baseball team gave retiring coach James Patrick one last game when it rallied for a 7-5 win Wednesday at San Luis Obispo High in the Central Section semifinals. This, definitely, is something Ill be able to remember when I get older.. Stats. [6] When asked to grade how well the buildings and grounds are maintained at their child's school, 78% of parents rated the grounds as good to excellent. In retirement, I am looking forward to spending time and traveling with my wife, CC. When they were on the field, there was nothing to worry about with those guys, Patrick said on his teams during the 90s. Teaching how to be good teammates in life and how theyre going to grow up and be husbands, fathers, employees, whatever it is. Clovis High School. Join Leadership! This resulted in a multimillion-dollar renovation which not only preserved the historic exterior of the building, but also preserved and reclaimed many of its unique and historic interior features. Junior Varsity Baseball Coach. If you've caught a Clovis High baseball game over the last eight years, you will notice a couple of constants - James Patrick as the head coach and another member of the Cougars coaching staff . I told the seniors earlier today at practice, Im kind of like one of them. The building on Fifth Street gradually fell into a state of disrepair, despite its historical significance for the Clovis Community. And, ironically, he actually delivered Clovis first football loss at Lamonica Field, in 1975. Each of the seven elected one trustee to the board. Clovis Elementary 1100 Armstrong Ave Start time is 6:00 pm Practices Begin week of March 20 - 30 Games Begin week of April 10 - May 4 (No games April 3-6) Registration opens Feb. 1 and closes when division is full. He's now Coach English.". Clovis High baseball coach James Patrick has a shot at his 10th section championship in his last season with the Cougars. He commented on Patrick this week: Hes a fabulous coach and, through the years, developed this culture of tough-guy baseball players who come in there with expectations to play well and win.. [7], Clovis High School's facilities are 47 years old. Clovis 4 Clovis East 7 Final Box Score May 5, 2022 @ 1:36am Stats Updated Clovis' stats have been entered for the 7-4 loss @ Clovis East on 5/3/2022 3:30 PM. A separate Clovis High School was financed by bonds in 1903, east of the railroad track between Fourth and Fifth Streets. The marching band also performed in the 1984 Tournament of Roses Parade. He will be giving signs and stuff and he likes to run the baseballs out to the umpires," says Poisall. CHS also has a number of clubs. But that changed in the spring of 1983, when Memorials Kevin Johns turned over the baseball keys to concentrate on being the schools athletics director. Team Colors . "He really loves sports, he plays basketball, bocce ball, he's bowling league. It is an honor to even get an opportunity to be in this position, Chris Patrick said. Although the TRAC and Clovis community will miss Patrick in the dugout, his two sons, Chris and Kevin, are helping keep the family name in the sport of baseball. Sports Illustrated Las Vegas Raiders News, Analysis and More, Clovis Highs James Patrick stands alone as Central Sections winningest baseball coach, Clovis rises to occasion, beats Buchanan for Central Section D-I baseball title, Raiders Hire Rob Leonard as Defensive Line Coach, Great Wolf Lodge backs out of agreement to build waterpark near Fresno. Clovis East Missing Score Box Score Report Final Score Feb 24, 2023 @ 6:30pm 3-0 (L) Fresno vs. Centennial On 2/21, the Fresno varsity baseball team lost their home non-conference game against Centennial (Bakersfield, CA) by a score of 3-0. Clovis High's Odyssey of the Mind team won 6th place in the world competition in 1989 and in 2002 won 10th place in the Destination Imagination (changed from Odyssey of the Mind) in the Global Competition. Hes so humble. Athletics. Clovis Unified School District is part of the K-12 Schools industry, and located in California, United States. Patrick guided his teams to 13 league championships and nine section titles the most by a coach in the section, Barnett said. Vote for The Fresno Bee prep girls Athlete of the Week for Feb. 20-25, Update: Madera sheriff calls for state of emergency amid heavy snow. Patrick texted Sodersten Sunday night, informing the pitcher with a 2-1 record and 1.05 earned-run average his Tuesday night assignment. In 1983, the marching band traveled to Whitewater, Wisconsin and won second place in the Bands of America Grand National Championship, missing first place in the nation by only one-tenth of a point. In 1995, San Joaquin College of Law met with city leaders and negotiated a deal to bring the Law School, which was founded in 1969, to Clovis from its Fresno site. Right when he walks in the dugout he'll give everybody a hug. Patrick,. 'Stevie English is the heart of Clovis High baseball, honestly'. Clovis Unified Athletic Hall of Fame Team Nomination or Program of the Decade Criteria A team is defined as any two or more persons constituting one side in an athletic contest or competition. Print. Buchanan High School Baseball; Buchanan Baseball. Saturday, March 4, 2023. Patrick has compiled a 752-272-3 career record in two seasons at San Joaquin Memorial (1983-1984) and 32 at Clovis (1988-2019), according to Central Section historian Bob Barnett. 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