Three Get Ink in the OC Register!

Three more Gauchos sign
Richmond, Kemp and Jones announce they will play baseball for 4-year universities.

By MARK GARCIA
The Orange County Register

The Saddleback baseball team ran its total of commitments to nine this past week when three more players signed on the dotted line with 4-year universities.

Sophomores Zack Richmond and Rich Kemp along with freshman Blaine Jones all made decisions regarding their futures, according to the baseball office.

Richmond, a right-handed pitcher from Chino Hills High , committed to Colorado State-Pueblo after pitching in four games for the Gauchos in 2009. He is 6-foot-2, 230 pounds and plans to major in psychology.

Kemp decided to stay in-state as he committed to Cal State East Bay. The right-handed pitcher from Mission Viejo High pitched in 20 games for Saddleback, finishing with a 4.43 ERA and striking our 28 batters in 42.2 innings of work.

Opposing batters hit just .267 off Kemp, who led Gaucho pitchers that started five or more games. He plans to major in history.

Right-handed pitcher Blaine Jones became the first freshman to commit during the off-season as he opted to leave after one season to play at Seattle University, a new NCAA Division I program that will start baseball in 2010.

Jones came to Saddleback from Santa Margarita Catholic High School and appeared in 11 games for the Gauchos, striking out 31 batters in just 29 innings of work.

Leyla Simmons Signs with Oklahoma State!

Leyla Simmons has signed with Oklahoma State Universtiy to play tennis for the Cowgirls for the next four years.  She has been training with Redline for the past three years and now ALL her hard work and investment are paying off! 

Leyla has been named the ’09 Dana Hills High School Valedictorian and Scholar Athlete of the Year!

Leyla’s tennis accolades are as stellar as her academic awards. In doubles play she earned First Team All-County CIF as a senior, she also is currently ranked in the Top 75 (USTA) in Singles of Southern California.

We are proud of Leyla and wish her nothing but success!

Max Whieldon Commits to Seattle University!

Max Whieldon came to RedLine with a HUGE mountain to climb! At 6’9″, 178 pounds, and limited pitching experience, Max’s dream was to play Division 1 baseball. In less then a year of training with the staff at RedLine, Max added nearly 30 pounds of strength and 9 mph on his fastball! Through his hard work and consistent training, he has made his way to Seattle University.
Max may be RedLine’s greatest success story, but it was his determination and will to get to the highest level that made his goal possible. We are so happy for Max and we know that he will continue to improve because of the incredible work ethic that he learned and instilled here at RedLine!

Connor De Phillippi Wins Again in Alabama

Leeds, Ala. (July 19) Barber Motorsports Park provided the location for some of the season’s best racing as Connor De Phillippi, a RedLine Elite client, extended his points lead and MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development driver Court Vernon capitalized on his twin poles to earn his first Skip Barber National victory.

Saturday’s Race 1 quickly turned into a four-car break away, with the top four qualifiers; Court Vernon, De Phillippi, Felipe Polehtto and Kyle Marcelli pulling away from the pack to fight for the lead amongst themselves. Lap after lap, the quartet passed and re-passed each other; using the draft and their momentum to briefly gain advantage before surrendering falling back into the group.

To read more of the race click here

Max Whieldon

RedLine Athletics is the place to be if you are an athlete that is looking to take your game to the next level. The trainers at RedLine are top of the line trainers as well as top of the line people. They are always there when you need them and are willing to do whatever it takes to help their athletes move on with their careers.

Making the decision to start training at RedLine Athletics was definitely one of the smartest decisions that I have ever made. What they did for me is something that I will never forget, and I am extremely grateful for everything that they did for me. Thanks Erik, Lyndsey, Brad, Dan, Dave, Mike, and Alex for all the help that you guys have given me in becoming an improved pitcher and athlete. I am truly proud to be apart of the RedLine Family.

Thanks for everything.

Max Whieldon
Pitcher
Trabuco Hills HS / Saddleback CC / Seattle University

Makena Pautsch

Before I came to RedLine I thought that athletic ability was all you needed to play any sport. However, RedLine has showed me that being an athlete is much more than ability. They have taught me so much and have sculpted me into more than just an athlete. RedLine has helped me take my golf game to completely different level.

Thank you, RedLine.

Makena Pautsch
Golfer
San Clemente High School