For some players, it’s an exciting preview of what playing on their high school teams might be like. :). At MSM we align players by middle school, regardless of skill level, and give them the special chance to take a short break from their current team and play ball with the kids they have grown up with! This experience is very unique, very exciting and often has select team players facing off against each other for the first time. And don’t forget that this is the last weekend to submit your school spirit posts for a $250 pizza party and it’s so easy! MSMers already play in their own leagues. MSM is the modern version of The Sandlot - playing 'the kids game' with kids from your neighborhood and having the most fun you have ever had playing baseball... Over 30,000 Parents and Players Have Discovered the Magic of MSM - Are you next? Baseball. Meredith is an avid reader, a freelance writer, a terrible cook (although she’s trying to improve) and a youth sports mega fan. This weekend wasn't about winning or losing....It was about playing MIDDLE SCHOOL BASEBALL!!!! For this one weekend, school pride and friendships are more important than skill level or stats. Even though things look a bit different this year, the holiday season is in full swing. 70 Feet 8 Inches. Don't see your school? This weekend wasn't about winning or losing....It was about playing MIDDLE SCHOOL BASEBALL!!!! 91 Feet 11 Inches. Promotional Rates were found for your code. Unique & Fun: Teams formed by what Grade and Middle School … Middle School Matchup was founded in 2012 by Frisco residents Carrie and Daniel Himel. $30.00 Low 39F. When you think of Thanksgiving what do you think of? At MSM we build teams by middle school, put your school name across  your chest, and give the players an opportunity to play as a team in a two day tourney...what happens next is magical!Smiles, high fives, and the best weekend of Baseball out there. This year, over 600 Frisco players will participate in the tournament with representation from every grade level in every Frisco middle school. for 365 days, $2.00 Do Not Sell My Personal Information - CA Residents Only Scott McGarrh, Liberty High School Head Baseball Coach says, I love Middle School Matchup! 84 Feet 10 1/4 Inches. Sign up to get our new player info pack and Special Offers for first time players! I haven't seen him smile so much on the field. A typical tournament where a coach 'brings a team'. 60 Feet. Smiles and high-fives are guaranteed. Please purchase a subscription to continue reading. REGISTRATION IS CLOSED (Click for more info) You don't leave your current team and we are not looking to replace your current team. Pro, College, High School . Here is a list of schools forming teams now! GameChanger reserves the right to contact a team's head coach to confirm that it is an official team. 90 Feet.  | What is Middle School Matchup? You have permission to edit this article. Grab your friends and sign up below to learn more, get access to early registration, and discounts! MSM forms middle school teams for this one special weekend, giving baseball and softball players a chance play with their school friends and neighbors, and wear their school colors for the first time! We gather kids up, place them on teams based on their middle school and let them play in a tournament against other schools in their town. 50 Feet. Some passing clouds. During baseball season they are all on different teams and this event brings them together for a fun weekend of baseball they can’t experience any other time. What is Middle School Matchup? Middle School Matchup Frisco (75071) November 8, 2013 - November 11, 2013 Even in high school we still talk about how fun (and crazy) all our games were!”. Some passing clouds. Within six weeks the first MSM tournament was held here in Frisco, with 174 players participating. Playing with the kids I grew up with was amazing. Copyright text 2018 by Middle School Baseball Championships. Your School probably doesn't have formal Baseball Team right? Pinto. The Hornets didn’t give up any ground in the fourth quarter as they went on to win by a final margin of 37 points. November 8, 2013 Thank you for signing in! Post your entries to Facebook before Sunday night and Tag First National Bank of Omaha, Middle School Matchup and use #MSMteamspirt to be entered. The participation by current Frisco high school teams is a particularly cool aspect of the tournament. MSM is a unique weekend tournament for middle school baseball players in areas that do not have formal middle school teams. Stovall scored 24 points for the Hornets Monday in their 56-19 win against Moore County Middle School. - Sorry, no promotional deals were found matching that code. Another Team - 100% of players in MSM currently play on teams. Just a quick tourney to do something you normally don't get a chance to. 113 Feet 2 Inches. November 10 – 12, hundreds of Frisco middle school baseball and softball players will step up to the plate for one of the most exciting youth sports events of the year – the Middle School Matchup tournament! Parents enjoy a break from the rigors of the regular athletics season and get to come together with neighbors and cheer on their children in a relaxed environment. Little League. Even in high school we still talk about how fun (and crazy) our games were! This is a great opportunity for athletes to compete as a school with their school mates, much like they will in High School. The boys have so much fun, they can’t wait to play next year.”. All rights Reserved I Disclaimer. 127 Feet 3 3/8 Inches. At MSM we align players by middle school, regardless of skill level, and give them the special chance to take a short break from their current team and play ball with the kids they have grown up with! The idea for Middle School Matchup came up over casual conversation with friends one evening – and the Himels decided to make it a reality. As a parent its great to see my son play baseball with the boys he hangs out with at school. SPORTS WRITER Sam Cowan Updated Nov 20, 2020 The Huntland High School Lady Hornets beat the Forrest Lady Rockets 56-42 on the road Tuesday in the debut game of their campaign. Terms | On your next view you will be asked to log in to your subscriber account or create an account and subscribepurchase a subscription to continue reading. Baseline. Since then, the program has exploded in popularity and has hosted over 6,000 players, 151 schools, and 35 cities across North Texas. But whatever the future holds for these middle schoolers, on the weekend of November 10-12 you’re guaranteed to see them doing exactly what they should be – having fun, being kids, and playing just for the love the game.