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Getting to know your Rebels

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Today let’s learn a little bit about Jake Henry Williams and Garrett Wright!

Jake Henry Williams is a 6ft-1in, 220lb Right-handed pitcher and Outfielder from Jonesboro, AR. He is a Senior at Arkansas State University where he is studying Agriculture Business. You can learn a little more about Jake by following him on social media @JakeHenryWilliams on Instagram and @Jake3Will on Twitter (X).

Favorite MLB Team: The Phillies

Bubblegum or Seeds: Bubble Gum

Cookies or Ice Cream: Ice Cream

Cats or Dogs: Dogs

Talking or Listening: Talker

Tik Tok or Youtube: YouTube

Favorite Movie: Hacksaw Ridge

Favorite TV show: Game of Thrones

Favorite Gatorade Flavor (color): Blue

Weird or hilarious TRUE fact about you: I’m an avid chess player.

Something you’re known for (other than baseball): Working out.

Tell us about a baseball goal: Play professional baseball.

Tell us about a life or career goal: Play professional baseball.

Name something on your bucket list: Ski a double black diamond in Colorado.

Tell us how you feel about New Market and the Rebels so far: I love it here! Have found a great group of guys and coaches.

Garrett Wright is a 6ft-2in, 170lb Lefty pitcher from Richmond Hill, GA. He is a Sophomore at Augusta State University where he’s majoring in Business Administration. You can find Garrett on Instagram @garrett.wrightt, on Twitter @Garrett14W and on Tik Tok @Garrett_W14.

Favorite MLB Team: Atlanta Braves

Bubblegum or Seeds: Bubblegum

Cookies or Ice Cream: Cookies

Cats or Dogs: Dogs

Talking or Listening: Talking

Tik Tok or Youtube: YouTube

Favorite Movie: Interstellar

Favorite TV show: Suits

Favorite Gatorade Flavor (color): Yellow (lemon lime)

Weird or hilarious TRUE fact about you: I eat a fruit bowl the night before a start.

Something you’re known for (other than baseball): My mom car (A CRV Honda)

Tell us about a baseball goal: Going Division I

Tell us about a life or career goal: Successfully marking an item and it becomes popular.

Name something on your bucket list: Traveling to at least 3 more continents.

Tell us how you feel about New Market and the Rebels so far: We have the best dynamic I have ever seen from a team and the Rebs are HOT!

■ Anna Kipps

Meeting the Rebels

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In today’s entry of Meeting the Rebels, we’ll learn a little bit about Luke Roggenburk and Gaetan Grandelli!

Gaetan Grandelli is a 5ft-10in, 200lb Outfielder from Philadelphia, PA. He is a Senior at West Chester University where is studying Communications. You can follow along with Gaetan further by finding him on Instagram @gaetangrandelli and on X @g_grandelli!

Favorite MLB Team: Philadelphia Phillies

Bubblegum or Seeds: Seeds

Cookies or Ice Cream: Ice Cream

Cats or Dogs: Dogs

Talking or Listening: Listening

Tik Tok or Youtube: YouTube

Favorite Movie: The Dark Knight

Favorite TV show: Breaking Bad

Favorite Gatorade Flavor (color): Orange

Weird or hilarious TRUE fact about you: Very picky eater.

Something you’re known for (other than baseball): Huge Eagles fan

Tell us about a baseball goal: Win a National Championship

Tell us about a life or career goal: Start a family.

Name something on your bucket list: Travel to Italy

Tell us how you feel about New Market and the Rebels so far: I feel like this summer has been great so far and feel like we can go very far in the Valley League this summer.

Luke Roggenburk is a 6ft-4in, 230lb Righty Pitcher from Avon Lake, OH. He is a Senior at St. Bonaventure University where he is majoring in Accounting and Management. You can find Luke on social media @luke_roggenburk on Instagram and @RoggenburkLuke on X.

Favorite MLB Team: Guardians

Bubblegum or Seeds: Seeds

Cookies or Ice Cream: Ice Cream

Cats or Dogs: Dogs

Talking or Listening: Listening

Tik Tok or Youtube: YouTube

Favorite Movie: Inception

Favorite TV show: The Office

Favorite Gatorade Flavor (color): Glacier Freeze

Weird or hilarious TRUE fact about you: Won a state championship in Choir

Something you’re known for (other than baseball): All other sports.

Tell us about a baseball goal: Throw 92 mph

Tell us about a life or career goal: Have a nice family

Name something on your bucket list: Leave the country.

Tell us how you feel about New Market and the Rebels so far: Literally the most awesome thing ever! Super cool!!!

■ Anna Kipps

Meeting the Rebels

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In today’s entry, we’ll learn a little bit more about players Dalton Turner and Sam Duvall!

Dalton Turner is a 6ft-1in, 210lb Infielder from Langhorne, PA. He is a Junior at Holy Names University where he is studying Criminal Justice. If you’d like to find Dalton on social media, he can be located on X, Instagram and Tik Tok @DaltonTurner_05

Favorite MLB Team: Phillies

Bubblegum or Seeds: Seeds

Cookies or Ice Cream: Ice Cream

Cats or Dogs: Dogs

Talking or Listening: Talking

Tik Tok or YouTube: YouTube

Favorite Movie: The Longest Yard

Favorite TV show: Suits

Favorite Gatorade Flavor (color): Blue

Weird or hilarious TRUE fact about you: I was a mistake.

Something you’re known for (other than baseball): Nothing

Tell us about a baseball goal: Play professional baseball.

Tell us about a life or career goal: Be rich.

Name something on your bucket list: Skydiving

Tell us how you feel about New Market and the Rebels so far: I love it. Great community!

Sam Duvall is a 6ft-2in, 195lb Right-handed pitcher from Port Charlotte, FL. He is a junior coming from Pasco Hernando Community College where he is studying Marketing. You can find Sam on Instagram @__duvy26 and on X @S_Duvall34

Favorite MLB Team: Cincinatti Reds

Bubblegum or Seeds: Gum

Cookies or Ice Cream: Cookies

Cats or Dogs: Both

Talking or Listening: Talking

Tik Tok or Youtube: TikTok

Favorite Movie: Coach Carter

Favorite TV show: Naruto

Favorite Gatorade Flavor (color): Blue

Weird or hilarious TRUE fact about you: I drowned when I was 4.

Something you’re known for (other than baseball): My brother playing baseball at Vanderbilt.

Tell us about a baseball goal: Play baseball with my brother.

Tell us about a life or career goal: Become a multi-millionaire.

Name something on your bucket list: Visit Tokyo

Tell us how you feel about New Market and the Rebels so far: Rebels are hot!!!

■ Anna Kipps

Getting to Know Your Players

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In today’s edition of Meet the Rebels, we’ll learn a little bit about pitcher Gabe Watts and Catcher Connor Reilly!

Gabe Watts is a 6ft-4in, 210lb Lefty pitcher from Johnsonburg, PA. He is a Senior at St. Boneventure University where he is studying Finance. If you’d like to learn more you can follow Gabe on Instagram or Tik Tok @GabeWatts7.

Favorite MLB Team: Phillies

Bubblegum or Seeds: Bubblegum

Cookies or Ice Cream: Ice Cream

Cats or Dogs: Dogs

Talking or Listening: Talking

Tik Tok or Youtube: Tiktok

Favorite Movie: Rocky III

Favorite TV show: Suits

Favorite Gatorade Flavor (color): Arctic Blitz

Weird or hilarious TRUE fact about you: I have crooked pinkies.

Something you’re known for (other than baseball): Eating

Tell us about a baseball goal: Enjoy my last year.

Tell us about a life or career goal: Have a nice house, job and family.

Name something on your bucket list: Travel the world.

Tell us how you feel about New Market and the Rebels so far: It’s awesome! Packs is the best! Great people.

Connor Reilly is a 6ft-2in, 195lb Catcher from Oxford, PA. He is a Junior at East Stroudsburg University where he is studying Finance. You can find Connor on Instagram @ConnorReilly37.

Favorite MLB Team: Phillies

Bubblegum or Seeds: Seeds

Cookies or Ice Cream: Ice Cream

Cats or Dogs: Dogs

Talking or Listening: Listen

Tik Tok or YouTube: YouTube

Favorite Movie: Inglorious Basterds

Favorite TV show: Breaking Bad

Favorite Gatorade Flavor (color): Orange

Weird or hilarious TRUE fact about you: I am really bad at Fortnite

Something you’re known for (other than baseball): Being able to dunk a basketball.

Tell us about a baseball goal: Play for as long as possible.

Tell us about a life or career goal: Enjoy whatever I do.

Name something on your bucket list: Skydiving.

Tell us how you feel about New Market and the Rebels so far: I have enjoyed my time in New Market and I love the Rebels!

■ Anna Kipps

Meet the Rebels 2024

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Hello Rebel fans! Another season is underway, and the time has come to learn a little bit more about the boys who have traveled to our small town to play this great sport of baseball! As in past years, we’ll learn a little bit about a couple of players each day until we’ve met them all! Today we’ll start with position player Connor Laeng and pitcher James Wilson!

Connor Laeng is a 6ft, 185lb Infielder from Dallas, OR. He is a Senior at Concordia University where he is studying Business Administration with an emphasis in Sports Business and a minor in Marketing. If you want to learn more you can follow Connor on Instagram @connorlaeng and @PicknPivot and on X (Twitter) @ConnorLaeng2 as well as @PicknPivot.

Favorite MLB Team: New York Yankees

Bubblegum or Seeds: Gum

Cookies or Ice Cream: Cookies

Cats or Dogs: Dogs

Talking or Listening: Listening

Tik Tok or YouTube: YouTube

Favorite Movie: Top Gun Maverick

Favorite TV show: Suits

Favorite Gatorade Flavor (color): Light Blue

Weird or hilarious TRUE fact about you: I had heart surgery at 3 months old.

Something you’re known for (other than baseball): Being from Oregon, and my work ethic.

Tell us about a baseball goal: Win the conference title next spring.

Tell us about a life or career goal: Visit all 30 MLB Stadiums

Name something on your bucket list: Visit all 50 states.

Tell us how you feel about New Market and the Rebels so far: Great guys, great place, great atmosphere.

James Wilson is a 6ft-4in, 210lb Right-handed Pitcher from Toronto, Ontario. He is a sophomore at Jacksonville State University where he is studying Business and Finance. If you’d like to follow James further this season you can find him on Instagram @James.Wilson34 and on X @JamesWilson_34

Favorite MLB Team: Toronto Blue Jays

Bubblegum or Seeds: Bubblegum

Cookies or Ice Cream: Ice Cream

Cats or Dogs: Dogs

Talking or Listening: Talking

Tik Tok or YouTube: YouTube

Favorite Movie: Benchwarmers

Favorite TV show: Breaking Bad

Favorite Gatorade Flavor (color): Blue

Something you’re known for (other than baseball): When I’m in the USA.. Being Canadian.

Tell us about a baseball goal: Get drafted and make the MLB

Tell us about a life or career goal: Be a Dad and Make the MLB

Name something on your bucket list: Go to every MLB Stadium

Tell us how you feel about New Market and the Rebels so far: It has been a blast!

■ Anna Kipps

Austin Gisriel Releases Updated Version of “Safe At Home, A Season in the Valley”

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September 26, 2022
For immediate release:
An updated edition of Safe at Home: A Season in the Valley, has been published by
author Austin Gisriel. The book chronicles the 2009 New Market Rebel season.
“So much has happened in the 13 years since then,” said Gisriel. “Several of the most
important ‘characters’ such as Mo Weber, Bruce Alger and his wife Lynn, and ‘Front
Row’ Fred Miller are no longer with us. I thought it was important to recognize the
changes that have happened to the Rebels organization and to the league in general.”
Gisriel noted that the players from that year are now at least 30 years of age with
established careers and burgeoning families.
“Several former players shared updates on their lives, as did four of our coaches. It was
wonderful to hear from them,” said Gisriel. “It was also wonderful to hear how much
they treasure their time in the Valley. The Rebels didn’t win it all that season, but I
couldn’t have had a better team to write about. Safe at Home is really the story of a
community’s passion for baseball as much as it is the story of what happened on the
diamond.”
Gisriel points out that perennial playoff participants Charlottesville and Strasburg
weren’t even in the Valley Baseball League in 2009, which still included the Fauquier
Gators.
Safe at Home: A Season in the Valley, Updated 2nd edition is available in both
paperback and Kindle e-reader versions through Amazon.com

Author interview upon request. Additional information upon request by contacting
Austin Gisriel, 301-988-4000, agisriel@yahoo.com
107 Fiesta Drive, Stephenson, VA 22656

Getting to know the Rebels

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Hello Rebel fans! For today’s installment of our Rebel introductions, we will learn a little bit about pitcher Evan Byers, and outfielder Khi Holiday!

Evan Byers

Evan Byers is a 5ft 10in 180lb left-handed pitcher from Nicholasville, KY. He is a junior studying Animal Science at the University of Kentucky! You can follow Evan on Instagram and Twitter @evan_byers21.

FAVORITE MLB TEAM: Cincinatti Reds

BUBBLEGUM OR SEEDS: Seeds

COOKIES OR ICE CREAM: Ice Cream

CATS OR DOGS: Dogs

TALKING OR LISTENING: Talking

TIKTOK OR YOUTUBE: TikTok

FAVORITE TV SHOW: Yellowstone

FAVORITE GATORADE FLAVOR (COLOR): Red

WEIRD OR HILARIOUS TRUE FACT ABOUT YOU: This is the first summer I haven’t lived in Kentucky.

SOMETHING YOU’RE KNOWN FOR (OTHER THAN BASEBALL): Being short.

NAME ONE LIFE/CAREER GOAL: Become an equine veterinarian.

NAME SOMETHING ON YOUR BUCKET LIST: Go out west and work on a cattle farm on horseback.

TELL US HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT NEW MARKET AND THE REBELS SO FAR: It’s a lot of fun and a great community.

Khi Holiday

Khi Holiday is a 5ft-9in 155lb outfielder from Belden, MS. He is a Sophomore at Northeast Mississippi where he is studying sports management. You can become one of Khi’s many social media fans by following him on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @KhiHoliday!

FAVORITE MLB TEAM: None!

BUBBLEGUM OR SEEDS: Seeds

COOKIES OR ICE CREAM: Ice cream

CATS OR DOGS: Dogs

TALKING OR LISTENING: Both

TIKTOK OR YOUTUBE: TikTok

FAVORITE TV SHOW: Ozark

FAVORITE GATORADE FLAVOR (COLOR): Blue

WEIRD OR HILARIOUS TRUE FACT ABOUT YOU: I run fast!

SOMETHING YOU’RE KNOWN FOR (OTHER THAN BASEBALL): Being a good friend.

TELL US ABOUT A BASEBALL GOAL: MLB!!!

NAME ONE LIFE/CAREER GOAL: MLB!!!

NAME SOMETHING ON YOUR BUCKET LIST: Get to MLB!!!

TELL US HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT NEW MARKET AND THE REBELS SO FAR: GREAT!!!

■ Anna K Lawrence

Getting to know our Players

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For our second installment of Meeting the Rebels, we’ll learn about Eduardo Mendoza and Bryce Fowler!

Eduardo Mendoza

Eduardo “Eddie” Mendoza is a 6ft, 195lb Right-handed pitcher from Eagle Pass, TX. He is a Sophomore at Texas State University where he is majoring in Business. You can follow along with Eddie on Twitter @EdwardMdz19 and on Instagram @edwardmendoza_

FAVORITE MLB TEAM: LA Dodgers

BUBBLEGUM OR SEEDS: Seeds

COOKIES OR ICE CREAM: Cookies

CATS OR DOGS: Dogs

TALKING OR LISTENING: Listening

TIKTOK OR YOUTUBE: TikTok

FAVORITE MOVIE: All the Marvel movies

FAVORITE GATORADE FLAVOR (COLOR): Orange

SOMETHING YOU’RE KNOWN FOR (OTHER THAN BASEBALL): I am a follower of Christ.

TELL US ABOUT A BASEBALL GOAL: Throw a perfect game.

NAME ONE LIFE/CAREER GOAL: Playing pro.

NAME SOMETHING ON YOUR BUCKET LIST: Skydiving

TELL US HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT NEW MARKET AND THE REBELS SO FAR: Great team, and great coaches!

Bryce Fowler

Bryce Fowler is a 6ft-2in, 180lb outfielder from Madison, Mississippi. He is a Sophomore at the University of Southern Mississippi where he is studying Business. You can learn even more about Bryce by following him on Twitter @BryceFowler_6 and on Instagram @brycef8

FAVORITE MLB TEAM: Atlanta Braves

BUBBLEGUM OR SEEDS: Bubblegum

COOKIES OR ICE CREAM: Ice Cream

CATS OR DOGS: Dogs

TALKING OR LISTENING: Talking

TIKTOK OR YOUTUBE: TikTok

FAVORITE MOVIE & TV SHOW: The Sandlot, and The Ranch

FAVORITE GATORADE FLAVOR (COLOR): Yellow

WEIRD OR HILARIOUS TRUE FACT ABOUT YOU: I have 11 toes.

SOMETHING YOU’RE KNOWN FOR (OTHER THAN BASEBALL): Nothing.

TELL US ABOUT A BASEBALL GOAL: Make it to the MLB.

NAME ONE LIFE/CAREER GOAL: Make good money.

NAME SOMETHING ON YOUR BUCKET LIST: Skydive

TELL US HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT NEW MARKET AND THE REBELS SO FAR: It’s a great atmosphere!

■ Anna K Lawrence

New Player Introductions

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Hello Rebel fans! We’ve lost a few more players from our opening day roster, but we’ve gotten a few more to replace them! Today we’re going to get to know Emilio Valdes and Trévon Smith!

Emilio Valdes

Emilio Valdes is a 6ft-7in, 210lb Lefty pitcher from Miami, Florida. He is a senior at ASA College where is is studying communications. You can follow Emilio on social media @EmilioV27 on Instagram and @EmilioV12345 on Twitter!

FAVORITE MLB TEAM: Yankees and Marlins

BUBBLEGUM OR SEEDS: Bubblegum

COOKIES OR ICE CREAM: Both

CATS OR DOGS: Dogs

TALKING OR LISTENING: Listening

NETFLIX OR YOUTUBE: Youtube

FAVORITE MOVIE & TV SHOW: Star Wars for both.

FAVORITE GATORADE FLAVOR (COLOR): Grape

WEIRD OR HILARIOUS FACT ABOUT YOU: I have a Youtube channel MilooSportsNet

SOMETHING YOU’RE KNOWN FOR (OTHER THAN BASEBALL): Being really tall and basketball.

NAME ONE LIFE/CAREER GOAL: Play a pro sport/be famous.

NAME SOMETHING ON YOUR BUCKET LIST: Go to every MLB and NBA stadium.

Trévon Smith

Trevon Smith is a 6ft, 245lb Outfielder from Barboursville, VA. He is a Senior at Glenville State College where he’s majoring in Athletic Coaching and Coordinating. You can get to know Trévon even better by following him on Instagram @Smithboi24 and on Twitter @Smithboi24.

FAVORITE MLB TEAM: The Nats

BUBBLEGUM OR SEEDS: Bubblegum

COOKIES OR ICE CREAM: Ice Cream

CATS OR DOGS: Dogs

TALKING OR LISTENING: Talking

NETFLIX OR YOUTUBE: Netflix

FAVORITE MOVIE & TV SHOW: Talladega Nights

FAVORITE GATORADE FLAVOR (COLOR): Grape

WEIRD OR HILARIOUS FACT ABOUT YOU: I’m terrified of snakes!

NAME ONE LIFE/CAREER GOAL: Making it to the bigs.

NAME SOMETHING ON YOUR BUCKET LIST: Skydiving!

■ Anna Lawrence

Player Introduction for Today

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Hello Rebel Fans! We have made our way through our start-of-the-season roster and gotten to know a lot of great boys! As seasons go though, some have to go home due to injury, life circumstances or innings limits and new players come to take their place! Today we get to meet our new catcher!

Brendan Roney

Brendan Roney is a 5ft-10in, 185lb catcher from Cudjoe Key, Florida. He is a Freshman starting at Virginia Commonwealth University this year. He plans to study Communications there. You can follow Brendan on social media @BrendanRoney31 on Twitter and @Brendon_Wells7 on Instagram!

FAVORITE MLB TEAM: Detroit Tigers

BUBBLEGUM OR SEEDS: Seeds

COOKIES OR ICE CREAM: cookies

CATS OR DOGS: Dogs

MORNING OR EVENING: Evening

TALKING OR LISTENING: Listening

NETFLIX OR YOUTUBE: Youtube

FAVORITE MOVIE & TV SHOW: Creed 2/Power

FAVORITE GATORADE FLAVOR (COLOR): Grape

WEIRD OR HILARIOUS FACT ABOUT YOU: I like to spear fish.

SOMETHING YOU’RE KNOWN FOR (OTHER THAN BASEBALL): Pong

NAME ONE LIFE/CAREER GOAL: Play in the MLB

NAME SOMETHING ON YOUR BUCKET LIST: Go to every Major League stadium!

■ Anna Lawrence