Banks Faulkner
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Program Director/2027 HC- @BlacksmithsBASE
Lexington, South Carolina, USA
Joined August 2018
Self promotion is sickening. Players and parents. I don’t know of one player who has received a scholarship offer from a tweet. Tagging schools and coaches is even more sickening. I am a true believer that in 2021 if you can play, they’ll find you. Period.
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Thanks Blythewood for six of the best years of my life.
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To the travel coach who threw a 15 year old a grand total of 140 pitches in a two day span this weekend, I hope finishing 2nd in the local USSSA tourney was worth it to you. I won’t call you out by name but I can assure you that you’ll never coach another player of mine again.
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Wonderful ride with this group. I couldn’t be prouder of how they competed until the last pitch of the season. Won a lot of games and made a lot of memories. This team will always be a very special team to me.
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Very humbled by this. 100% of the credit goes to our assistant coaches who work so hard and never get the credit they deserve and our players who have bought into the program and worked their behinds off.
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Excited for this opportunity to build a program from the ground up in Lexington. Thanks to everyone at Newberry for such a great year!!.
State-championship winning coach coming back to high school ranks to lead baseball program at new Lexington charter school.
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HS sports are changing….and changing fast. And not in a good way. I was fortunate to have outstanding coaches who helped in my development as an individual. I was equally as fortunate to have parents who allowed those coaches to do that and support them, even if they didn’t….
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One of the worst calls you’ll ever see. WOW.
Powdersville wins it on an interference at the plate after a single in the 12th inning and we head to Game 3 for the 3A State Championship. #Road2🏆 . @Baseball_PVHS @BaseballHanahan
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I repeat…the NCAA is an absolute joke!!! Let the boys play!.
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To all students at Blythewood HS-I want you at our games! We have a team that is fun to watch! I am working with admin on free admission to some games and we will have giveaways, free food, etc. lets make Bengal Field the best environment in the state for HS Baseball!.
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Players/Parents:. Posting about you or your son’s accomplishments on social media while adding in some lip service about how much you “love the team” after a loss is a selfish act. It’s obvious you are only trying to promote yourself and/or your son.
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2022 Senior Class. 2021,2022 Region Champions.2021, 2022 SCDI Champions.2022 IP Classic Champions.2022 District Champions.8 college baseball signees.4 All-State players . Most importantly, 10 outstanding young men who represented our program tremendously! You will be missed.
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Appreciate the @SCHSL exercising patience and not making any knee jerk decisions. They have done a super job of letting this play out as long as they can.
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⚾️ thought of the day: today’s showcase/travel ball environment has devalued the importance of production, winning, and teamwork for a lot of young players. And that’s a shame.
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Two days seeing some of the top players in SC at the @diamondprospect Palmetto Games! Can’t wait to see some more guys decide to be part of something special this week!
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Absolutely incredible performance from Freshman Bennett Roemer striking out 15 in 6.2 innings of relief-3rd most in school history. Congratulations @Bennett_Roemer !!.
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Couldn’t be happier for an unbelievable group of players and coaches. Makes all the hard work and long hours worth it to see their excitement.
5A Upper State Championship . Blythewood 3.JL Mann 0. WP: Davis Wright (6-2) 4 IP 4 H 2 K.S: Kevin Steelman 3 IP 0 H 4 K. Michael Gregory 2-2, 2b, 3b .Landon Lucas HR (6). The Bengals improve to 25-8 and will will host Game 1 of the State Championship series Saturday.
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Agree with them at the time. When coaches are criticized for holding their players accountable and teaching them discipline (checking their grades, making them cut their hair) you know the sports are in a bad spot.
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On the road this afternoon looking for some future Wolves! Love traveling this great state and seeing some great coaches and players!!.
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All BHS Students-We will take care of your ticket for tonight’s upper state championship game at Fort Mill. Meet by the entrance at 5:30. Be loud and Go Bengals!.
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Congrats to Davis Wright on committing to Western Carolina today! He bet on himself two years ago and it paid off. He works his behind off and reserves everything he gets in baseball! SUPER PROUD and can’t wait to see your future success in Cullowhee!!!
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Zero support from me. This would be devastating to high school baseball in our state which has already lost a season.
Contingency plan sent to me by a local HS Football Coach. He says it has quite a bit of support and will be presented to the SCHSL. I think for the situation, it looks pretty solid.
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People trashing others to you are 100% trashing you to others behind your back.
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21st season in the books. The most challenging year I’ve had in coaching but loved seeing this group grow as the season went along. 15-3-3 final record, not bad for a first year program. I’m excited to see what the future holds.
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A long but awesome night! Honored to be a part of it!!!.
BSB | History Made. First NCAA Tournament Win. Keeping Rolling Tomorrow Night at 7:00 p.m. #GoWolves
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You learn the most about people’s true character when you’re at both your highest and lowest points in your life.
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Every day of life is a competition that you either win or you lose. One of the best things a young person can learn is how to WIN. If it didn’t matter they wouldn’t have expensive fancy scoreboards.
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Complete embarrassment.
NCAA Statement from Division I Baseball Committee:. The NCAA Division I Baseball Committee has declared the Vanderbilt-NC State Men’s College World Series game scheduled for Saturday, June 26 at 1 p.m. Central time a no-contest because of COVID-19 protocols. #CWS
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Big week for the Wolves…two studs from the Palmetto State! 🔥 🔥 🔥
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Tonight is what it’s all about! Can’t wait to take the field one final time with this incredible team!! I am so proud of them!!!!!.
🔹STATE TITLE GAMEDAY!🔹. 🏆 | 5A State Championship Game 3.🆚 | Dutch Fork.⏰ | 7:00 P.M. 📍 | Segra Park.🌡 | ☀️ Mid 80’s.📈 |
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Love it. Work in silence. Let your success be your noise.
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How is this not trending?! Infuriating!! Time to get back to living life!!!.
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Best of luck to the Bengals! Extremely proud of all the players and coaches. Go win it all!! 🏆.
Game 1 of the State Championship is set!. We need everyone showing up for the Bengals!. 🆚River Bluff.📍River Bluff.⏰2:00. #GOBENGALS #WTD
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One of the best pitchers I’ve coached. Steady as they come and at his best when the lights are the brightest.
Davis Wright won his 19th career start Tuesday night, tying Richard Mounce (2008-2010) for the most wins in school history.
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Scouting for @diamondprospect fall league tonight. Lots of great memories at this place. I’ll always love the Bengals. @BaseballBengals
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Completely disgusting. How is this real life?! If you support this please unfollow me.
An absolute travesty at the Olympics. Angela Carini is forced to box against a biological male. She quits after just 45 seconds, and cries hysterically as her opponent is declared the winner. Don't look away. This is wokeness.
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High up at Bengal Field for Game 3 of the 5A State Championship
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Great weekend for the Wolves! And beautiful scenery headed home
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It’s been a thrill to put on the blue and gold again and pour into the program I love so much.
Brian Hucks tells us about his once former and recently returning pitching coach Banks Faulkner back in royal blue.
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Great to have all our alumni back tonight! Awesome night at Bengal Field! We’ve got our work cut out for us Wednesday but looking forward to the opportunity.
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“Leadership” sure isn’t what it was. Leaders make tough decisions and live with the criticism that comes from them. Some people in leadership positions these days have no business being called a leader.
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Great day for the Wolves! Proud of the pitchers and the improvement they’re making!! Excited to get back on the field tomorrow at Aiken!!!.
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Incredibly proud of our team today!.
5A State Championship-Game 1. Blythewood 2.Dutch Fork 1.9 Innings. WP: Josh Cowan (2-0) 1.2 IP 2 K.Landon Lucas 7.1 IP 2 H 4 K. Michael Gregory 2-4.Zach Bailes 2-5.Lucas HR (7). The Bengals improve to 26-8 and travel to DF Tuesday at 7 for Game 2 of the State Championship series.
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Boom! One of the top 2 way guys in SC just chose the Wolves!
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Great choice! The boys will play hard for him and he’ll do great things. The Bengals are in good hands. Good luck my man! @DolanCrolley.
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Mark your calendars for September 17th and get registered! Can’t wait to see some future Wolves!
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What a beautiful sight to see. Long overdue.
Texas Rangers stadium is completely full. This is the first full pro stadium or arena since March of last year. Love to see it. #texasforever
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😍😍😍.
If anyone is looking to buy Coach Jay Snyder a championship t-shirt, we hear that he prefers a Medium. #GoWolves #AboutLastNight
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Another @SCDiamondInvit in the books! Congrats to @jackjolly07 and @DormanBaseball on winning the tourney! Thanks to all of our baseball family for their tireless work and dedication.
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Great first day of practice with the Bengals! Highlight was seeing @AlexNevils run one out of the yard less than 6 weeks after double hip surgery!.
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Heartfelt condolences to my buddy @ACFbaseball20 ,the Cox family, and entire AC Flora family. Sad day. Will be thinking about all of you in the days ahead.
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Great HS baseball game last night. Always tough to lose but thankful for another opportunity to compete. Hats off to @TLHannaBaseball and especially their fans-a wonderful environment that was difficult to play in. Hope to see a great crowd tomorrow night-our players deserve it.
TL Hanna 2.Blythewood 1. Alex Nevils HR.Justin Flemming 2B. The Bengals fall to 28-2 and host Boiling Springs in an elimination game Saturday. First pitch is set for 6:30.
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Bengal Field is a great place to play high school baseball!.
Blythewood High School (Blythewood, South Carolina) #GoBengals @BaseballBengals @PBR_SC @LouatTheState @SCHSL @1ProudBengal @BlythewoodHigh @BCAofSC #HsBaseballFields
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A stud infielder from SC just joined the family! Great day for the Wolves, can’t wait to see who’s next!
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Telling someone what they want to hear instead of the TRUTH is and will always be the wrong approach to anything.
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Great win tonight over a really good team!!.
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The wolf is howling in the Berry this morning!! Big time commit from an instate catcher! 🐺 🐺 🐺
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One of the most heroic performances I’ve seen as a coach. Had a great practice today and he will be good to go tomorrow! Glad he’s on our team. @zaccowan08.
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Awesome kid, awesome story! Cut from the team multiple times and never gave up on his dream. Couldn’t be prouder and happier for you! The Fire Ants are getting a winner.
Congratulations to Tripp Reeves on his commitment to USC Sumter!
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Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations.
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So proud of all our players and coaches!!!.
5A Upper State Playoffs. Blythewood 6.JL Mann 5. WP: Josh Cowan (1-0) 2 IP 4 K. Landon Lucas 4-4, 2 2b.John Lanier 2-2, HR (9), 2 RBI.Zach Bailes 2-3.Cowan 2-3. The Bengals improve to 24-8 and will host the Upper State Championship Wednesday. Time and opponent TBD.
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Excited to speak in Myrtle Beach and see a bunch of great coaches and friends!!.
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I think we will have college football with stadiums at capacity this fall. Lots of momentum going in that direction. If you’re scared and choose to live in fear, Nobody’s making you attend. Open it up!!!!!!.
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Stud LHP commits to the Wolves tonight! Great start to the week!!
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What a concept. Happy for all the players in Iowa!.
Iowa HS baseball season ends tonight (only state where HS sports have taken place since pandemic). It wasn’t exactly smooth sailing with Covid but:. - 94% of teams were unaffected.- 96% finished season.- all infections reportedly mild.- fans were allowed all season. (📸 @iahsbb)
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Also wanted to thank our incredible fans for their support tonight. You guys were incredible the whole night! Sorry we couldn’t get it done for you. we need you there in full force Friday night!!.
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And he’s still 14 years old! Big time future ahead of him! Very proud of his development this year.
S/O to @BaseballBengals Freshman pitcher Kevin Steelman (Class of 2022) for an outstanding postseason. 4 relief appearances.7.1ip 0 h 0r 2bb 8k. Cool photo showing how different he looked less than three years ago.
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Great to catch up with my guy @BoGobin today! Appreciate him coming down and helping our sidearm guys get better at their craft. Great young baseball mind, I always learn something new every time I see him! Look forward to having him back with us soon.
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Couldn’t be happier for Zach. The Wolves are getting a winner who will make their program better the minute he steps on campus.
Congratulations to Zach Bailes on his commitment to Newberry!
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Great win tonight! First time since 2013 the Bengals have won 20. Proud of the poise and toughness we showed throughout the game!.
Cowan strikes out Cox to end it. Final: . @byrnesbaseball 2.@BaseballBengals 4. The Bengals will play the winner of tonight’s game between Riverside and Greenwood.
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No 3B coach on earth can wheel em as quick as @_JBerrian14.
Landon Knight single up the middle walks it off for @LexHSBaseball and they capture the 4-3 victory! @LouatTheState
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Congrats my man! Lot of hard work has gone into this day and your best days are still in front of you. Real proud of all you have accomplished and the type of young man you have become. Look forward to seeing you continue to do great things.
After a stellar Future Games #PBRFG22 #TeamCarolina member @LandonPenfield has committed to @CofCBaseball. Big time get for the The College‼️ Penfield ranked #7 in the newest 2024 Rankings👀. @prepbaseball @BaseballBengals @TheCanesBB
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Real proud of this guy. Set a goal for himself and made it happen! Incredibly bright future ahead of him!!! @Bennett_Roemer
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Another day, another commit for the Wolves! Arm with a lot of projectability! 🐺 🔥
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