Our Jaguar baseball family is safe and the sun is a little brighter today. Thank you to the first responders,random strangers who stopped to help,and the players families for taking care of us yesterday during the accident. Thanks to all those that have checked in on us. 🐾⚾️❤️🙏
Tonight - The Legend, Coach McDonald, was inducted into the BV West Athletic Hall of Fame tonight. He set the standard for a winning culture ‘with a team first’ mentality at BV West the day it opened its doors in 2001. Congrats Coach Mac!!! 🐾⚾️💪
Extremely honored to receive the KCA ‘Coach of the Year’ award today at the
@KSHSAA
coaching school. This award is not possible without the success and support of our great players, my outstanding coaching staff, my wonderful family, and the entire BV West community. Thank you!
BV West community and the entire Kansas City community - take a moment now and during the next few days to help me send thoughts and prayers to this amazing family. Coach Davidson, his son Nolan, and his family are OUR family and they need us right now. Prayers up!
#FusionFamily
,
One of our own, and his family, needs you today. Nolan Davidson of our 2014B Academy team is in critical condition following a vehicle crash last night in Shawnee. These next few days are critical for him and his family.
2023 Regional Champions!! BVW 3, SMW 2. Lovich (W) and Shafton (S) combined to give up 2 runs over 7. Lovich hit a 2R inside the park HR in the 3rd followed by a RBI 2B by Darche, driving in Schneider. The Jags head to KU next week for their 3rd straight state tourney. Let’s go!
2024 Regional Champs! Jags beat Mill Valley 8-0 in the championship game behind a combined 1 hit shutout from Lovich and Rigdon. Super proud of this team and our school - thanks for packing the stands and bringing the energy! Let’s go!
Jags win! BVW 8, SM East 2. Young tosses a complete game, 7 K’s, 5 H’s, 2 R’s. Big hits by Jones, Darche, Lock, Dooley, and Lovich. The Jags advance to the state final four and will play tomorrow at 1:15 against the winner of Washburn Rural/Derby. 🐾⚾️💪
#IGYB
Jags win! We made it interesting, but won a close one 2-1 over Blue Valley. The crowd was electric and it was a great night for baseball. Super proud of my guys!
#worktogetherwintogether
Senior Spotlight: Will Hudler Parents: Rex and Jennifer
Plans after HS: Attend JCCC while playing baseball
Future job: I want to be a professional baseball player with all my heart. If God allows me, I’m gonna play until I am forced to go home.Afterwards I’d love to.....
Jags win! BVW 7, ON 1. Young took care of business going the distance to earn the W (7IP,5Hs,6Ks). At the plate-Dew 2/4,2Rs; O’Keefe2/4,1R;Lovich 2/2, 2Rs;Schneider 1/2,2RBI; Donaldson 1/3,2RBI. The Jags advance to the final 4 tomorrow at 1:15. Thanks to all the fans for coming!
Jags win! Varsity 3, Blue Valley 0. Matt Ronnebaum throws a complete game 2 hit shutout. Zech Williams showed off some leather with a diving catch in the 5th to save 2 runs. Chase Burgess and Andrew Pendergast lead the Jags at the plate. BVW is now 11-6 (4-2) this season.
We are headed back to the ship! BVW 2, Free State 1. Shafton throws 5 scoreless in relief to earn the W. Shelton laced a RBI 3B in the 3rd scoring Schneider to tie it at 1. Darche hit a 3B in the 6th then scored the go ahead run on a WP. BVW takes on BVN at 5:45 in the 6A Finals!
It’s a Senior night walk off! Joey Nichols drives in Sage Huffman in the bottom of the 12th to beat Aquinas 3-2! Let’s go! Hats off to both clubs and the grit they showed tonight! BVW is now 16-1 and 6-0 in the EKL. Love these seniors and love this team!🐾⚾️💪
#IGYB
Jags Win!
#2
BV West 6,
#1
Shawnee Heights 1. Matt Ronnebaum threw a complete game, 5 Hs, 1BB, 1 ER, 10 Ks. Andrew Couse had a big 2 RBI single in the 4th to break the game open. The Jags are now 8-2 (3-1). Coach Allison picked up career win
#100
today!
Thinking about my guys today. Baseball is what we do. As we do what’s best for our families and the country, I can’t help but hope I get to spend at least one more day on the diamond with these fine young men. Fingers crossed for the health of our nation and Jaguar families. 🐆⚾️
Jags lose 3-2 to Derby in the first round state game. BVW finishes the season 17-6. Our guys left it all on the field and played for each other. The fan support was outstanding just like it has been all season. Love our guys and could not be more proud. 🐾⚾️🔥
Jags finish 24-6 and 2024 6A State Runner Up. They fell to Olathe South 24-6 in the state championship game. It’s been a great season men and you certainly left it all on the table. The coaches are proud of you and seniors, you are one of a kind and will be missed.
#IGYB24
Team Davidson appreciates the texts, prayers, and positive thoughts! Keep them coming! A GoFundMe has been set up for the family. Special thanks to all the nurses doctors and staff at Children’s Mercy as they work to pull off this miracle! Prayers up!
We are headed back to the ship! BVW 7, SME 6. Andrews laced a single up the middle in the bottom of the 8th to drive in Rose for the game winner. Lovich lead the Jags at the plate going 2/4 with a 2R 💣 & 3R 2B! BVW takes on Olathe South at 5:45 in the state championship game.
Walk off !! Jags win in 9! BVW 7, Blue Springs South 6. Shafton goes 7.1 innings, with J Lovich earning the W. Villegas blasted a single to LF to drive in Huffman for the winning run! The Jags are now 9-1 overall, and 4-0 EKL. 🐾⚾️💪
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Jags win and advance! BVW 8, Maize 5. Ryan and Rigdon battled on the mound for us tonight. O’Keefe went 2/4,RBI; Lovich 1/4, 2RBI; Dew 2/2; Alvarez 1/4,RBI; Shelton 2/4; Andrews 2/3; Huffman RBI. The Jags advance to the semi’s and face SM East tomorrow at 1:15. Proud of you men!
1 last time we go to work before we head to Fort Scott for the state tourney. You have earned the opportunity and I am proud of each and every one of you! 🐾⚾️💪
#IGYB
Signing day at BVW! Congratulations to of BVW’s finest, Barrett Donaldson (Barton CC) and Austin Young (Baylor U). Your teammates, coaches, and all of BVW are proud of you! 🐾⚾️💪
@donaldson2023
@Austinry1427
Jags win! BVW 10, SMS 4. Young and Hindes combined for the W on mound allowing just 4 hits scattering 4 runs over 7 IP. Donaldson had 2RBI, Sawyer and Shelton both had 2B’s and Jaden Rose had a 2B and a 2 Run 💣! Great start to the season men! BVW 1-0 overall, 0-0 EKL.
Jags win! We are headed to the ship! BVW 12, Washburn Rural 5. Bryce Hanson picks up the W, with 6 2/3 IP. J. Lovich had a day at the plate going 4-4 w/ 3 2B’s and 6 RBI. The Jags will take on Manhattan at 5:45 in the State Championship game. ⚾️🐾💪
#IGYB
Celebrated our seniors one last time tonight. I am really going to miss this group! During their 4 years at BVW, the program had a heck of a run:
2021: 17-6, Regional Champs
2022: 23-2, State Champions
2023: 20-5, State Champions
2024: 24-6, State Runner Up
#Memories
#IGYB
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Made it on the big map! Congratulations to our players and coaches on this awesome recognition! There are some really good teams in Kansas that are just as deserving. Pretty cool to be listed with the other great programs across the country. Let’s go!! 🐾⚾️💪
Jags win! BVW 14, Belton 0. Young, Hanson, Bardsley, and Shafton combined to throw a no hit shutout. Leaders at the plate were Pearson (2-3, 2 2Bs 5 RBI), Darche (3-3, 2 2b’s), and Lovich (2-3, HR, 2B, 3 RBI). The Jags are 1-0 on the season. 🐾⚾️💪
#IGYB
Jags win! BVW 4, SM South 0. The Jags jumped on top early and never looked back. Garrett Stoll pitched 5 scoreless innings giving up just 2 hits while Thomas Burns preserved the shutout with 2 hitless innings. The Jags are now 7-0 (3-0). Proud of the effort and progress men!
Spent the day in Wichita watching BVW, graduated senior, Samuel Dew represent the Jaguars in the 2024 KABC All-Star game. As usual, Sam did not disappoint as he blasted a 2RBI 2B in his 1st at bat. Great game Samuel - your coaches, teammates, and community are proud of you!
2022 KC Royals Metro All-Star game. Had a blast coaching team Kansas w/ Coach Shrack, Coach Bucklin, and Coach Jacob’s! Got to spend time with some of the best Kansas baseball players in the metro including 3 of my dudes - Villegas, Hanson, and J.Lovich! Team Kansas won 6-5!
Senior Jaguar OF, Andrew Couse, has been selected to play in the 2019 KSHSAA All Star game. The game will be held at Hoglund Park @ KU, Wednesday, June 6th at 1:00. Congratulations Andrew!!
Final practice of the year. These boys are ready. I am so proud of their effort and team camaraderie this spring. Thanks to BV West alumni, Jackson Lovich and Alex Villegas for sharing their state tourney experiences and advice with our team. 1 more sleep.
#IGYB24
Just received notice from the NHSBCA that our 2022 State Championship Team finished the season ranked nationally in the top 25 (
#20
). I am so proud of this group of young men and our coaches for a memorable year! 🐾⚾️💪
Congratulations to these 2 studs, Zach Darche (Penn U.) and Jack Schneider (KU) on signing their letters of intent to play football next year! We have some baseball business to take care of before you leave us! 🐾⚾️ 🏈 💪
@ZDarche
@jackschneider_3
Jags win! BVW 6, Lee’s Summit 1. Pitching:
Lovich: 3IP,5K’s,0Hs,0R’s
C.Ryan: 4IP,1K,4Hs,1R (W)
Hitting:
Alvarez:2-2,2RBI,3SB
Lovich:1-3,2R💣 to dead center!
Shelton:1-2,RBI 3B
The Jags improve to 3-0. Great job men! We honored Coach McDonald tonight naming the field in his honor.
Congrats to our BVW alumni and JCCC Cav’s - Matt Ronnebaum (4 IP, 7 K’s, 1 ER, W), Garrett Stoll (1 IP, 0 H’s, 0 R’s)
and Will Hudler (1/1, BB, 3 R’s, 2 RBI, 1 HR) who hit his 1st collegiate bomb today as they Cav’s swept their home double header! Great work men!
State tourney superstitions - 3rd annual team dinner at Papa Ashen’s house after a great practice today. These boys are locked in and ready to go!
#IGYB24
Had a blast watching Jake Sawyer and Carsen Malan represent BV West in the KABC All Star game today. Carsen hosed a runner trying to steal 2B and Jake smashed a ball to CF that ended up being a 3 bagger and clearing the bases for 3 RBI. Proud of you gentlemen! 🐾⚾️🔥
Congratulations to the following Jaguars who earned EKL honors last night:
1st Team
Matt Ronnebaum - P
Andrew Couse - OF
2nd Team
Will Hudler - OF
Zech Williams - OF
Honorable Mention
Ike Summerlin - DH
Chase Brugess - SS
Cole Schreiber - 1B
Garrett Stoll - P
Connor Carson - P
Congratulations to the following Jaguars who earned Kansas 6A All-State Honors today:
1st team:
Andrew Couse OF
2nd Team
Will Hudler OF
Ike Summerlin DH
H.M.
Chase Burgess SS
Cole Schreiber 1B
Matt Ronnebaum P
Zech Williams OF
Jags win! BV West 3, BV North 1. The Jags fell behind early, but thanks to a big 2 RBI single by Cole Schrieber in the bottom of the 4th, BV West took the lead and never looked back. JJ Kim earned the W, while Connor Carson picked up his 2nd save. BVW is now 6-0 (3-0).
Closed out the summer today celebrating our varsity season, 11 seniors, and our 2022 state championship! I can’t say enough about this group of young men. Thanks for the opportunity to coach you, work along side you, and having each other’s back! Proud of you gentlemen!
#IGYB
Jags win! BVW 5, Olathe North 0. Christian Ryan throws a complete game, 1 hit shutout. Sam Dew crushed a grand slam in the bottom of the 6th to break the game open. The Jags play Mill Valley at 6:45 in the regional championship game.
Congrats to Jaguar SS, Jackson Lovich for being named to the 2022 ABCA Rawlings HS All Region Team (Region 5). He joins Dylan Dreiling (Hays) and Ben Bybee (BVSW) as one of only 3 representatives from Kansas. We are proud of you Jackson!
@JacksonLovich
Singing day! Congrats to these 5 seniors:
1. Matthew Ronnebaum – JCCC
2. Espen Donaldson –Coffeyville CC
3. Chase Burgess – Missouri S&T
4. Reece Umbarger – NWMS
5. Peyton Roy – Baker University
Thanks for letting me be apart of your day and good luck!!
Jags win! BVW 17, SMN 7. Plenty to be excited about and plenty to work on. Proud of the effort tonight boys. We are back at it tomorrow in Lawrence vs Brandon Valley, SD at 4:30.
Jags win! BVW 5, Blue Valley 1. Young picked up his 3rd W of the year and Shafton closed the door. Leaders at the plate: Lovich 3-4, 2B,RBI; Nichols 1-4,RBI; Darche 1-3,RBI; Dooley 1-2,RBI. The Jags are now 5-0 overall and 2-0 EKL. 🐾⚾️💪
#IGYB
The players decided to go ahead and play today as baseball is the best remedy we could think of. Jags win! Varsity 12, Garden City 2. Hanson improves to 3-1 on the mound. Lovich hit his 2nd 💣of the spring. BVW is now 14-4, 3-3 EKL. 🐾🔥😁
All American! Congrats to BVW SS, Jackson Lovich for being named 3rd Team ABCA/Rawlings HS All American! This recognition marks Jackson as one of the top 50 HS players in the nation. We are proud of you! 🐾⚾️💪
#IGYB
@JacksonLovich
Last day of practice for these outstanding young men. You put the work in and it earned you the opportunity. Be the best version of yourselves tomorrow and you will be great. Proud of you gentlemen! 🐾⚾️🔥
#HeadedtotheFort
#winstate
Congrats to Coach Hintz
@coachintz
and the BVW boys basketball team for winning the EKL title tonight in a double OT thriller 55-49 against BVSW!!! What an awesome game!!
Jags Win! BVW 16, Sioux Falls Washington, SD 1. Outstanding team effort and energy from 1st pitch to last pitch. The Jags are now 4-0 (1-0) on the season. They are back in action next Tuesday @ Saint James, 5:00 first pitch.
#WorkTogetherWinTogether
There might be a few Jaguars at the Royal's game tonight! These knuckleheads made it on the big screen and Fox Sports. Good times boys!
#BVWBaseballFamily
Jags win! Varsity 10, SMNW 7. Fancher, Demarino, and Nichols worked together on the mound to grind out the victory. Lovich and Malan had 2 hits a piece, while Nichols had another big day at the plate with 3 hits. The Jags are now 2-0 on the season. 🐾⚾️🔥
This Christmas our players donated just over 100 brand new toys that we will deliver to Children’s Mercy on Thursday. Super proud of these young men and their efforts! Go Jags!
What an awesome day at BV West. Congrats to Ross Lovich (Missouri) and Will Hudler (JCCC) as they both signed their letters of intent today. We are super proud of you men!
@whudler20
@Rlovich25
Our program had another amazing year! Back 2 Back State Champions! We are blessed with special players, coaches, parents, fans, and the entire BV West community! Happy New Year and here’s to an outstanding 2024!
#IGYB2024
Jags win! BVW 13, Harrisburg 0. Hindes picked up the W on the mound w/ 4IP,8Ks,1H(1-0). Leaders at the plate: Alvarez 3-3,2B,2RBI; Lovich 3-4,1RBI,Dew 2-4,3B,1RBI; D.Ryan 2-2,3 RBI; Rose 2-3,2B,4RBI, and the 1st 💣 of the season! BVW starts the season 1-0! Great job men!
#IGYB24
BVW senior OF, Andrew Couse, represented the Jaguars in the 2019 KSHSAA All Star game today. Well deserved and well earned. Your teammates and coaches are proud of you!
Jags win on senior night! BVW 6, Saint James 0. Hunt/Rigdon/Dew combined for the shutout. Offensive leaders - Alvarez 3/4,RBI,2SB; Rose 1/3,2RBI; O’Keefe 1/4,2RBI,SB; Lovich 1/4,RBI; Huffman 1/2; Shelton 1/3; Dew 1/3. The Jags improve to 16-4 (4-2 EKL). Love you seniors!
#IGYB24
The players know - if you make it to state, Papa Ashen buys you dinner. This year the boys were treated to Pizza, Salad, and dessert at his house. Thanks Coach Ashen!
Jags Win! BVW 4, St. James 2. Matt Ronnebaum picked up the W and Connor Carson earned the save. The Jags are now 5-0 (2-0) on the season. Not a clean win, but the energy was outstanding once again! Proud of your efforts gentlemen!
#WorkTogetherWinTogether
Renovated batting cages at Blue Valley West are complete. Made two 70' tunnels into five 40' tunnels by adding 15' of concrete and a new support structure. Huge shout out to Mike Dusselier Concrete and Fix A Field for their work on this project!
@BvwBaseball31
Team BBQ at Papa Ashen’s house after a great practice today. Coach is being a good sport showing off the cane the boys got him as a gag gift (the man walks 4-5 miles every morning!). Love this group! 1 more work day until we head to the Fort! 🐾⚾️💪
#IGYB
Had a lot of fun celebrating our state championship and our seniors tonight with their families at our end of the season summer party. I will never take for granted how special this group is and how blessed I am to have the opportunity to work along side them! 🐾⚾️💪💯
Went to the Royals game tonight with our HS coaching staff. We had on-field BP passes before the game so we were able to see the players swing it up close. Salvy is the man! The Red’s new phenom - De La Cruz is a beast. It was a fun night!
Shout out to BVW alumni Matt Ronnebaum at JCCC. Today Matt made his college debut throwing 3 complete innings, striking out 6, allowing 1 run, while helping the Cavaliers to a 10-5 victory. Great job
#39
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2022 Butch Foster Memorial Tourney Champs! Jags 4, Hays 3. Hanson gives up 3 in 5 IP, Shafton earns the win closing out the final 2. Nichols lays down the squeeze in the bottom of the 6th to score Villegas for the eventual game winner! The Jags are now 15-1.🐾⚾️💪
#IGYB