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Please congratulate the 2023 American Legion D17 Champion Vienna Post 180. Vienna catches McLean 270 on a favorable pitching night and walks away with the win 22-4. Vienna bangs out 19 hits. We thank our parents, Post membership, and fans for all the support. Next up: VA States
The last out of
@SLakesbaseball
Regional win last night is worth another look. Watch closely. Catcher Robbie Reddington takes a moment to thank the umpire before celebrating. Character always wins no matter the score. Proud to have this young man on our squad this summer.
@VHSL_
NO HITTER ALERT. Connor Moore twirls a no hitter in his first Post 180 game; 8 innings, 12Ks, 1 BB. Moore, on the right, and Lynchburg U commit, is with his battery mate Robbie Lavey a George Washington U commit. Vienna wins today 10-0 vs Alexandria Post 24.
Post 180 concluded our season today 36-4 as the Mid-Atlantic runner ups losing to Randolph Co. NC Post 45, 3-0 and 3-2. We are deeply proud of our players and will miss those graduating out. Thanks for all the support throughout the year, especially our Post 180 membership.
With Vienna’s loss last night at n the VA State Tournament, our season is over. Post 180 accumulated an overall record of 21-6. We will miss our graduating players and all of our fans who were so supportive during the year. You will always be part of the 180 family.
#180forever
After playing 5 straight days against top competition and out scoring our opponents 39-8, Braden Huebsch gets the final out with this called strike 3 and now it’s time to celebrate. Vienna Post 180 Baseball has repeated as VA State Champs.
#wanteditmore
Uncommitted Bannon Brazell is no longer. Today Bannon committed to play baseball at Radford University. Bannon was a 1st team all Concord pitcher this spring for James Madison HS with 3HRs.Bannon is currently leading Post 180 hitting .468 with a .643 OBA. The best is yet to come!
Post 180 gathers on the field for the last time this afternoon after losing to Post 125 Richmond West End 2-1 in 8 innings to finish 3rd in the State. A super fun year with this group who went 21-12 overall. These are our Nation’s future leaders! Proud of all of you!
#180forever
And the 2023 Post 180 Baseball MVP goes to:
25 Games Played
112 Plate Appearances
.517 BA
46 Hits
5 3B
11 2B
4 HR
1.495 OPS
37 RBIs
Catcher, complete shut down on bases with rocket arm.
@OHSCougarsBSB
SR, our leader and Most Valuable Player,
@GWBaseball1
commit
Robbie Lavey.
Always toughest tweet of the year. Post 180’s season ended yesterday in the Legion VA States. Cannot be prouder of these guys. For those moving on we will miss you. These young men will do special things in their lives. You will always be part of the Post 180 family.
#180forever
It’s hard to pick a team MVP with great players. This guy was truly our team leader down the stretch, a team high .429 BA, .535 OBP, 10 HRs, 45 RBIs, caught 11 games in 13 days during the States and Regionals shutting down the running game. The 2019 Post 180 MVP is Avery Neaves.
The Cobra, Eric Lingebach, broke the Post 180 single season record for RBIs this summer with 64, breaking the long standing 1988 record of 60 by Chris Burr which was thought to be unreachable. Lingebach hit 16 HRs this season which was just short of Burr’s record 20 HR record.
Post 180 outlasts a hard hitting Kingstown team tonight 16-5. Jackson Bourdeau gets the W, now 3-0, allowing 2 runs over 6 inn. Big story! Giacomo Jreige breaks an all time Post 180 record with 6 hits in one game, since records were kept since 1978! Congrats Giacomo! 👏 👏 👏
Post 180 rolls into the VA State Tournament next week in Purceville and will need the continued leadership of our catcher Robbie Lavey. The
@GWBaseball1
commit just achieved his 100th plate appearance this summer with 3HRs and 33 RBIs. Only in Legion ball can you get these reps.
At Oakton tonight, the Cougars outlast W. Springfield 14-9 in a non-district game. The play of the game was this Grand Slam from Oakton’s Robbie Lavey who had 5
RBIs on the night to include 3 walks, 2 of them intentional.
As the season comes to an end for
@vienna_post_180
, I couldn’t be prouder of every single one of our players who took us on a journey far exceeding any pre-set expectation, our coaches and families. I tip my cap to all.
#NoRegrets
Post 180 has made it to the District 17 championship game and it has taken ALL of us to get there, including our loyal parents. Vienna takes our 18-10 record to Waters field tonight, 7/23, where we will defend our title vs a really good Arlington team. Game time is 7:00 PM
Sound up and Let’s make some noise! York College Freshman, Warhawk Alum, and 2023 Post 180 alum Jason Cassidy has hit his first collegiate HR. All that hard work paying off. Proud of you Jason!
A great night for Vienna Post 180 as we top a really good hitting Fairfax team 10-4 in the D17 playoffs. Cassidy, Norman, Lavey, Moore, Lewis, and Colyar with 2 hits each. Lewis a 💣. BIG story is pitcher Conner Moore. 7-2/3 In, 4H, 1R, 0ER, 0 BB, 10Ks. Simply awesome.
Post 180 is excited to announce that Oakton HS standout and George Washington U. Baseball commit Robbie Lavey will be joining our team this summer. Lavey has homered in 3 of the last 4 games for the Cougars. Thanks to
@coach_McGuiney
for the video.
The Mid-Atlantic Regional Tourney hospitality in Asheboro is awesome. Every team gets a sponsor. Ann at the Central United Methodist church coordinated a big meal for 180 after our game Wednesday. We are forever grateful to these kind people.
Couldn’t be prouder of this young man. Last summer, Post 180 MVP Lavey chose LEGION BALL to get ready for his D1 College Fresh season getting major reps against great competition, e.g 112 plate apps. Plus, he’s just the hardest worker. Keep grinding dog, the best is yet to come
This is hard to believe.
@legionbaseball
please do not cancel our summer season prematurelly. Our players are counting on our league for their development and promoting the game. We have been there for our baseball youth since 1925. We need to make a difference! May God Bless.
Every year since 1993, Post 180 nominates a season MVP. This summer our MVP lead the team in the following categories:
Games Played-27
PAs- 124
Ave: .417
Runs-35
Hits-35
Doubles-11
RBIs-26
SBs-20
The 2022 MVP for Vienna Post 180 is
@RadfordBaseball
commit Bannon Brazell.
Q. What do you have when you’re the starting QB and the starting SS on a VA Class 6 HS team? And, both teams are State Champ contenders?
A. One heck of an athlete. Post 180 Baseball is proud to announce that James Madison Sr Mac Lewis is joining the squad this summer. Big Time!
Vienna Post 180 is victorious tonight vs West Springfield Post 176 16-6. Jason Cassidy makes his Legion debut and stays hot after winning VHSL State Championship going 2-4 with 5 RBIs. Jake Price throws 3 shutout innings in relief. Post 180 now 4-1. Next up: Fairfax Post 177
Post 180’s season has come to and end as we drop our second game in the Mid-Atlantic Regional. We are proud of our of players for their achievement this season, 31-5 overall and a State Title. We will miss our guys who have aged out. We are your family forever.
#180Forever
Vienna Post 180 has defended their District 17 title and are Champions again beating a strong Arlington squad, 16-5. Winning pitcher Jackson Bourdeau hoists The Trophy as our team celebrates the win. Bourdeau now 7-0. Carter Tuft with a 💣 and 6 RBIs. Next stop: VA States.
Post 180 Baseball wishes our current and former players and their families a very Merry Christmas. You will always be part of our family. We also Remeber our military, those current , past, and fallen for helping secure our safety and freedom. May God Bless, and Merry X-Mas.
Post 180 has played 23 games with VA State Tournament games upcoming. Games are local with no overnight hotel expenses against top completion. Players can get significant reps. Radford U commit Bannon Brazell has 109 plate appearances with more to come. Legion Ball. Just compare.
Post 180 celebrated our season and friendships today at Top Golf. We finish 20-8 with a District Championship. Throughout time, the summers playing Legion ball unforgettable! You are now part of the Post 180 legacy.
Our line up today in the Region 2 Mod-Atlantic Championship. Post 180 goes for their first ever appearance in the American Legion World Series. We truly feel everyone’s support back in Virginia.
Post 180 Baseball is proud to announce that Chatham University baseball commit Ryan Halloran has joined the team this summer. This is the second Halloran brother that has played for 180. High character , consummate teammate, skilled outfielder. Another great fit. Welcome Ryan!
Post 180 topped a scrappy Falls Church Post 130 last night 11-5. GW commit Robbie Lavey, below, led the offense with 3 hits and 3 RBIs, including a 3B and a 💣. Tanner Vislay 5 In, 1H, 0BB, 8Ks. Vienna now 6-2. Next up: McLean Post 270 Thur at Oakton HS 7:00 PM.
Post 180 wraps up our reg season in Arlington tonight with our 7th consecutive win, Vienna 14, Arlington 3. Jason Cassidy (shown) was the offensive star with 3 hits and 4 RBIs to include a 3B. Jake Price with the W in relief, 0 runs over 4.2 innings. Vienna 14-3 secures # 1 seed.
Proud to announce that American Legion VA Dist. 17 has founded the Northern VA Veterans Independent Baseball League for 2020. Included: Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church, McLean, Springfield, & Vienna. We will play an 18 game schedule with playoffs 1st week of August.
#NVVIBL
The 2023 American Legion VA District 17 Champion baseball club want to wish our feeder teams James Madison, Oakton, South Lakes, good luck in their season openers today. Go get em boys.
@OHSCougarsBSB
@SLakesbaseball
@coachpudge8
It’s with deep sadness we have learned today of the passing of former American Legion Post 180 Manager Burt Crump. Coach Crump led Post 180 from 1978 - 2005 and served our country in wartime. Tremendous service to our community. Our prayers go out to the family.
Post 180 gets behind Tanner Vislay’s 5 inning shutout ball tonight to defeat Alexandria Post 24 18-1. A couple tape measure 💣’s by Ethan Jones and Robbie Lavey. Noah Toole with 4 hits, Lavey 4 RBIs. Too much to tweet! See GC. Next up: Fairfax Post 177, Oakton HS Sat 7:00 PM.
Post 180 scores 4 runs in the bottom of the 9th to edge a tough Arlington team 7-6 in the American Legion D17 championship game. This Bannon Brazell sac fly scores Jonah Neihardt for the walk off. Congratulations to Post 139 for a well played game. See you in the States!
Vienna welcomes James Madison standout pitcher Jackson Bourdeau to the squad this summer. The Marymount commit has been solid all year for the Warhawks with a team high 8 appearances. Excited to see this guy leading our staff against the big time hitters in Legion Ball.
Post 180 tops McLean Post 270 Sat evening 13-2. Conner Moore with the W on the mound. Ethan Jones with 3 Hs and a💣 to lead the offense. Daniel Nielsen (shown) closes the last two innings with 4 Ks. Ryan Halloran with two hits and 2 RBIs. Next up: Post 176 Sun @ 6:00 PM.
Post 180 Baseball fans and
@legionbaseball
followers. The summer season has NOT been canceled. The Committee meets every 2 wks to review the situation. We are confident Legion Baseball will do everything possible to give the season a chance. Can’t wait to get back on the field!
This just in:
@VTClubBaseball
are the Club Baseball National Champions. Two year Vienna Post 180 alum and
@SLakesbaseball
alum Braden Huebsch throws a PERFECT GAME in the Championship. This guy was always clutch.
Seal Broken!
@GWBaseball1
Freshman Robbie Lavey has gone yard today at Tucker Field for his first Collegiate 💣. Lavey has stayed hot at the D1 level after sizzling with both the
@OHSCougarsBSB
last spring and Vienna Post 180 American Legion last summer. Go get em Big Dog!
The folks we met at the Mid-Atlantic Regional in Ashboro this week were great hosts. A big shout out to our friends at the Central Methodist Church of Ashboro who helped us at every turn with gifts, transportation, and meals. Our team will never forget you.
Post 180 picks up win
#2
tonight vs W. Springfield Post 176, 10-2.
@MarymountBASE
commit Jackson Bourdeau (shown) was spectacular in relief to pick up the W, 0 runs, 0 hits over the last 5 inn in relief. On the offense, Big Beau Souders with 3 hits and Carter Tuft with a huge 💣
Here’s another look at the Post 180 D17 Championship through the lens of Jane Davis Photography. Bannon Brazell scores Jonah Neihardt with this sac fly to walk off Arlington 7-6. The Post 180 dugout tells the story.
A classic cross town pitching duel in Oakton tonight. Cougars 2, Warhawks 0. Vislay vs Charneco. Memorable outing by both pitchers, but Tanner Vislay was just superb allowing 3 hits over 6.1 inn with 10 K’s. Vislay now 6-1. Alex Crudder gets the save with this Noah Toole 6-3.
Post 180 team records set it tied this summer since records kept, 1978.
Team wins - 36
Team win % .900
Longest winning streak - 16
Team BA. .354 (tied 2018)
Home runs -34 (tied 1988)
Congratulations Tanner! Just an incredible season and well deserved. The coaches got it right! All of these other Concorde pitcher commits around you and you are the best of them all. Proud of you and can’t wait to see you do your thing as you return to 180 this summer!
2023 American Legion Baseball Post 180 Alumni Asa Hinkle and Ryan Halloran are mates this year with Chatham U. All these guys know how to do is WIN. The Cougar Freshmen start their careers this week and we wish them luck.
@AsaHinkle1
@RyanHalloran15
Great news for Post 180 on derby day. Warhawk Jason Cassidy is joining the squad this summer! The York College commit is having a stellar Sr season for Madison both on the mound and at the plate. Our offense and pitching just got considerably better. Welcome Jason!
No hitters in baseball are a rare occurrence, especially in Legion Ball. Here are the only other no-hit game pitchers for the Vienna Post 180 franchise since 1978, yes that’s 45 years!
Pat Keifer, 1983
Brett Sutch, 1990
Tim Davis, 2012.
NO HITTER ALERT. Connor Moore twirls a no hitter in his first Post 180 game; 8 innings, 12Ks, 1 BB. Moore, on the right, and Lynchburg U commit, is with his battery mate Robbie Lavey a George Washington U commit. Vienna wins today 10-0 vs Alexandria Post 24.
15 years ago, our Coach Gately’s son Tommy was on the 2007 District 17 Championship team. Post 180 is seen holding the same trophy as we did on Thursday.
#post180forever
Post 180 wins their opener on the road tonight vs a very tough Arlington team 3-2. Pitching Outstanding! Daniel Nielsen (shown) gets the start with Will Emerson bridging 4 innings and Ty Ordonez closing getting the W. Overall 14 Ks and 3 BB. Ben Grimsley with GWRBI in 9th.
Chesapeake defended their VA State title yesterday vs Leesburg in a hard fought game winning 2-1. These are both excellent teams and either one would represent VA well in the Regional in Morgantown. 280, now it is up to you. Get to Shelby!
@34Rangers
@280Baseball
Nice new logo
Post 180 is victorious Saturday night vs Fairfax Post 177, 12-4, and the celebration continues at Vienna Inn. PVI grad Jacob Ramsey is superb on the mound, 0 ERs over 7 innings. Will Emerson a clean 2 innings to close it out.
@OHSCougarsBSB
‘25 Ben Grimsley with a 2RBI double.
Could not be prouder of our guy Avery Neaves with a couple of bombs in his Lynchburg debut. Always a team first guy in his 3 years with Vienna Post 180. Nobody more loyal. Nobody who works harder. His success is just starting. Will be following every day.
#D1teamscrying
Congrats to South Lakes grad and former Mvp stud Avery Neaves who hit two home runs and just missed a 3rd in his Lynchburg baseball debut today!!
#STUD
Post 180 opens our season tonight on the road at Frank Mann Field in Alexandria vs Post 24. The James Madison boys will join us after they win VA States!
Breaking news. James Madison Sr outfielder Carter Tuft has passed the 180 agility test and he is in! This talented athlete is fast, leading the Warhawks this spring in SBs while batting .354. Welcome Carter! BTW, the Goose is in too!
Post 180 is proud to announce that James Madison Warhawk Sr standout Conner Moore will be joining our team this summer. The U of Lynchburg commit can do it all. Moore excels at controlling the running game, is a middle order hitter and is a tremendous leader. Welcome Conner!
Post 180 earns its 6th win in as many games Sun 11-1 vs Falls Church Post 130. Josh Gjormand was totally dominant, going 7 inns with 11 Ks scattering 4 hits to earn his 3rd W on the season.
@ericlingebach9
homers again, 4th of year with 3 RBIs. Justin Taylor makes debut on mound.
180 downs a solid W. Springfield Post 176 team today 5-3.
@LynchburgBaseBl
commit Alex Crudder (shown) sizzled thru 6 Inn allowing 3 hits 0 ERs + 8 Ks. Jason Cassidy with the 1.2 inn save. Conner Moore with a Big 3R 💣. Vienna now 7-2. Next up: 6-3 FFX Post 177, Oak HS Tues 7PM
Many of our Vienna Post 180 alum from the summer of ‘23 start their college careers in a few days and we wish them luck: 1st up: Dickinson College Ryan O’Connor who made spectacular plays like this all summer for 180. Good luck Ryan!
@ryanoconnor23_
@SLakesbaseball
Conner Moore takes his skills to U of Lynchburg this spring after hitting .397 and getting in the Post 180 record books in ‘23. Moore tied a team record with 3 doubles in a game and also tossed a no hitter, only the 4th since 1978. Good luck Conner!
@C_Moore00
@LynchburgBaseBl
Warhawk Sr Will Norman will be joining us this summer and we are thrilled! Norman is an accomplished outfielder and swings a big left handed bat. Can’t wait to see this team hit. Welcome Will!
#extrabasemachine
Another look at Carter Tuft’s 3-run bomb last night in the 6th inning which broke open the game as Vienna rolled to a 16-5 win vs Arlington in the District 27 championship. Tuft now leading 180 in hits (30) and RBIs (26).
We are on the eve of the American Legion District 17 Championship. The first round starts Saturday 7/15. We are playing for our 60 year old District Championship trophy and to see who advances to the Virginia State Championship. Good luck to all teams.
Big bad
@a_neaves13
went off vs Alex this afternoon at Madison HS with 3 HRs going 4-4 with a 2B and 5 RBIs. Cobra
@ericlingebach9
chips in 2 HRs and 7 RBIs.
@shane_stiehl
scatters 2 hits to pick up the W. The D17 tourney starts this Sat July 20. All games at Waters Field, Vienna
Post 180 continues today in the VA Legion State Tourney in Lynchburg at 4PM vs Rocky Mount Post 6 who beat McLean yesterday 9-4. Josh Gjormand will lead us on the mound in this pivotal winners bracket match up.
Post 180 Baseball is saddened in hearing of the passing of Bill Murphy, Chairman of District 17 American Legion Baseball. Bill’s leadership and service to our community and country will never be forgotten. Please join Post 180 with prayers for Bill and his family.
Huge announcement from Post 180 Baseball. Oakton HS ‘24 First Team All-Concorde District Noah Toole will be joining our squad this summer in a shared capacity. This MIF/P switch hitter can do it all and is a solid D1 talent. Welcome Noah!
It’s come down to this: one game, winner take all for the District Championship and the right to own the 58 year old D17 perpetual trophy for the year. Vienna Post 180 vs Arlington Post 139, tonight, Waters Field 7:00 PM. Mac Kopka will lead us on the mound.
This pitcher went 7-1 in 10 starts for Post 180 this summer, posting only a 2.85 big boy ERA (9 innings), 44 Ks vs only 11 BB and a 1.233 WHIP. This
@MarymountBASE
commit demonstrated college durability amassing 60 innings. Jackson Bourdeau has earned the Post 180 2024 MVP.
It’s a wrap. Post 180 Baseball players and coaches celebrate the 2022 season
@Topgolf
Loudoun. This is a special group that will be super successful in their adult lives. You all will always be remembered by Post 180.
#180forever
Congrats to Coach Janis and his Oakton Cougars
@OHSCougarsBSB
for their District Championship victory this afternoon. No one can ever take that flag away that will be hanging in the gym for as long as the school is standing.
Welcome home baby. With Vienna’s win this evening, this trophy will be on display at Post 180’s Patriot Hall in Vienna for the next year. Congratulations to all that have played on a championship team that is represented by this trophy dating back to 1964.
A big reason that
@OHSCougarsBSB
are 12-4 this season is because of Jacob Bradshaw. Proud to say that the Oakton Sr will be taking his skills and leadership to Vienna Post 180 this summer and we can’t wait to see him hit and play his outstanding D. Welcome Jacob!
@JacobBradshaw22
L.A. Rice brings Post 180 to within 1 game of winning the VA Legion State tourney today in Lynchburg vs Colonial Heights as he throws 5 scoreless in a 13-0 win. Rice now 3-0 in post season. Chris Blake (pictured) goes 3-3. Josh Gjormand also 3-3 with 3 RBIs.
When do you know you have a true team? It’s when the game is postponed and nearly the entire squad shows up for a voluntary workout. Good teams have talent. Great teams want to work and be around their teammates.
Post 180 is excited to announce that Oakton HS Sr standout Tanner Vislay will be rejoining the squad this summer. Vislay hurled 29 Inn for Post 180 in ‘22 with a 1.82 ERA (9 inn). So far this spring, Vislay’s record is 4-1 while posting a 1.81 ERA over 27 Inn with 35 Ks.
He’s baaack! Everyone’s favorite coach and the Post 180 Zookeeper returns to the squad for his 8th season, Coach Tom Gately! The popular South Lakes JV coach is just the Greatest, and a heck of a baseball guy who loves Legion ball as much as the game itself. Welcome back bro.
Post 180 drops our first game of the VA State Tournament today to Post 34,Leesburg 5-4. Later in the afternoon, Vienna rebounds to take out post 177 Fairfax 10-0 to stay alive. Just 4 teams left. We’ve got this!
Vienna Post 180 Baseball wishes our Membership, Baseball Alum, and the entire community a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We miss you Burt.
@ViennaPost180
@TownofViennaVA
Post 180 comes behind to edge hard hitting Fairfax Post 177 in 10 inns 12-11. Mac Kopka gets the game tying RBI in B9, then Noah Brogan drives in lead off triple John Klein to win it B10. Tanner Vislay, shown, has 2 hits and gets the W in relief. Scott Harthun bridges 4.1 inn.
In the bottom of the 9th inning in Post 180’s game with Falls Church tonight, W&J commit John Klein makes this dramatic Post 180 debut by walking us off with this RBI single scoring Allen Yager from 2B. Vienna 7, Falls Church 6.
Huge Announcement. Shepherd University freshman outfielder and Oakton Cougars ‘22 grad Ethan Jones is returning to Post 180 for the summer campaign. The former All-Region Jones will look to help lead Vienna back to the VA State Tournament where we finished 3rd last season.
Jonah is back! Jonah Neihardt returns to 180 this summer to help anchor our infield. The silky smooth Neihardt is currently providing senior leadership for the
@SLakesbaseball
and is hitting a stout .368. Welcome back Jonah!
Excited that South Lakes Sr standout and Eastern Mennonite commit Brandon Willis will be returning to Post 180 this summer. Willis has been BIG for the Seahawks of late after his return from injury. Can’t wait to see this athlete in action all summer! Welcome Brandon!
You can’t beat perfection. Braden Huebsch tied a Post 180 season win total without a loss going 8-0. Only Tim Davis had as many wins without a loss in 2012. Huebsch threw 55 innings, walking only 6 with a 1.63 ERA getting big wins vs VA Post 72, 280, and Regional champ Post 45