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Midwest Phillies Players Who Play for this School:  #9 Ben Campbell (3B), #22 Joey Hope (P), #14 Connor Ladig (P-OF) [2013], #2 Matt Rizzo (OF), #23 Jonathan Shanker (OF-P) [2013], #51 Russell Susuki (SS), #5 Garrett Taylor (C)

School Baseball Web Site:  http://www.edline.net/pages/ParkwayNorthHS/Athletics2/Spring_Sports/Baseball

School Baseball Stats:  http://stats.stlhighschoolsports.com/sports/baseball/stats/overall199.php

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Midwest Phillies Catcher Garrett Taylor Named to 2014 All-Metro Team

June 21, 2014

Garrett Taylor, senior starting catcher for Parkway North, was named as the 3rd Team All-Metro Catcher in the St. Louis Missouri / Illinois metropolitan area.  See the St. Louis area All-Metro teams at stlhighschoolsports.com.

Midwest Phillies Players Named to 2014 All-Conference Teams in Suburban South Conference

June 10, 2014

Garrett Taylor - Player of the Year - Suburban South Conference - Parkway North Senior Catcher
Ben Campbell - 1st Team - Suburban South Conference - Parkway North Senior Third Baseman
Garrett Taylor - 1st Team - Suburban South Conference - Parkway North Senior Catcher
Matt Rizzo - Honorable Mention - Suburban South Conference - Parkway North Senior Outfielder
Russell Susuki - Honorable Mention - Suburban South Conference - Parkway North Senior Shortstop

See the Suburban South All-Conference Teams for 2014 at stlhighschoolsports.com.

PBR Q&A with Unsigned Senior Ben Campbell (Parkway North)

December 10, 2013

Read the interview Prep Baseball Report did with Midwest Phillies third baseman Ben Campbell at prepbaseball.com.

Prep Baseball Report Tweets About Catcher Garrett Taylor

October 25, 2013

Prep Baseball Report (PBR) reviewed Midwest Phillies catcher Garrett Taylor, saying "Defensively, he’s one of the best catcher’s we’ve seen overall at PBR event."  They tweeted on twitter that "Garrett Taylor (Parkway North, MO) emerges as one of the best unsigned senior defensive catchers in the midwest."

Read the catcher analysis at prepbaseballreport.com.

Prep Baseball Report Mid-Missouri Prospect ID Showcase Write Ups: Position Players

July 16, 2013

Prep Baseball Report (PBR) reviewed Midwest Phillies third baseman Ben Campbell.
Read the position player analysis at
prepbaseball.com.

Midwest Phillies Catcher Garrett Taylor Named to 2013 All-State Team

July 9, 2013

Garrett Taylor, junior starting catcher and cleanup hitter for Parkway North, was named as 2nd Team All-State catcher.  See the Missouri Media All-State Class 5 Teams at stlhighschoolsports.com.

Midwest Phillies Catcher Garrett Taylor Named to 2013 All-Metro Team

June 15, 2013

Garrett Taylor, junior starting catcher and cleanup hitter for Parkway North, was named as the 3rd Team All-Metro Catcher in the St. Louis Missouri / Illinois metropolitan area.  See the St. Louis area All-Metro teams at stlhighschoolsports.com.

Midwest Phillies Players Named to 2013 All-Conference Teams in Suburban South Conference

May 21, 2013
Garrett Taylor - 1st Team All-Conference - Parkway North Junior Catcher 
Connor Ladig - 2nd Team All-Conference - Parkway North Senior Pitcher 
Ben Campbell - 2nd Team All-Conference - Parkway North Junior Third Baseman 
Matt Rizzo - Honorable Mention All-Conference - Parkway North Junior Outfielder 
Jon Shanker - Honorable Mention All-Conference - Parkway North Senior Outfielder / Pitcher 
See the Suburban South All-Conference Teams for 2013 at stlhighschoolsports.com.

Parkway North is the 2013 Suburban South Conference Champion

Click here for the Suburban South Conference standings and stats.

Parkway North is the #2 Ranked Large School at End of 2013 Season

See the 2013 end of season high school rankings at stlhighschoolsports.com.

Parkway North is the #2 ranked large school with Midwest Phillies players Ben Campbell (3B), Joey Hope (P-SS-OF), Connor Ladig (P-OF), Matt Rizzo (OF), Jonathan Shanker (OF-P), Russell Susuki (SS), and Garrett Taylor (C) in their lineup.

One Hit The Difference In Parkway North District Semifinal vs. Central

May 13, 2013

Read the story at crevecoeurpatch.com about the district semifinal game played between Parkway North and Parkway Central.
Midwest Phillies players mentioned in the article: Joey Hope (P-SS-OF), Jon Shanker (OF), Garrett Taylor (C).

Area Teams Hope to Ride Wave of Success in Playoffs

May 11, 2013

Read the story at stlhighschoolsports.com previewing teams heading into 2013 high school district tournaments.
Midwest Phillies players mentioned in the article: Joey Hope (P-SS-OF), Connor Ladig (P-OF), Garrett Taylor (C).

Parkway North RHP Joe Hope Quickly Establishing a Name for Himself

May 6, 2013

Read the article at prepbaseballreport.com, where Prep Baseball Report (PBR) comments on Midwest Phillies pitcher Joey Hope.

Parkway North rallies in seventh for walk-off victory vs. Seckman

May 2, 2013

Read the story at stlhighschoolsports.com about the conference game played between Parkway North and Seckman.
Midwest Phillies players mentioned in the article: Joey Hope (P-SS-OF), Matt Rizzo (OF), Garrett Taylor (C).
See game photos at stlhighschoolsports.com.

Reeves plays ace's role in Parkway North win over Ladue

April 30, 2013

Read the story at stlhighschoolsports.com about the game played between Parkway North and Ladue.
Midwest Phillies players mentioned in the article: Ben Campbell (3B), Joey Hope (P-SS-OF), Connor Ladig (P-OF), Matt Rizzo (OF), Garrett Taylor (C).
See game photos at stlhighschoolsports.com.

Parkway North 16, Whitfield 4 (5 innings)

April 27, 2013

Read the story at stlhighschoolsports.com about the Parkway North vs. Whitfield game and the Mid County Classic Tournament
Midwest Phillies players mentioned in the article: Ben Campbell (3B), Matt Rizzo (OF), Jon Shanker (CF), Russell Susuki (SS).
See game photos at stlhighschoolsports.com.

Jon Shanker Is This Week's Creve Coeur Patch MVP

April 26, 2013

Midwest Phillies Jon Shanker, who is the starting center fielder and closing pitcher for Parkway North, won the vote for Creve Coeur Patch MVP the week of April, 26, 2013.

Parkway North Off to a Good Start

April 23, 2013

Read the story at stltoday.com or stlhighschoolsports.com to get this year's buzz about Parkway North and these Midwest Phillies players that play for Parkway North:  Ben Campbell (3B), Joey Hope (P-SS-OF), Connor Ladig (P-OF), Jonathan Shanker (OF-P), Russell Susuki (SS), and Garrett Taylor (C).

Parkway North holds off pesky Parkway Central 6-4

April 2, 2013

Read the story at newsmagazinenetwork.com about the Parkway North vs. Parkway South conference game.
Midwest Phillies players mentioned in the article:  Joey Hope (P-SS-OF), Jonathan Shanker (OF-P).

Fox 2/Arby’s Athlete of the Week – Parkway North’s Connor Ladig – 3/29/13

March 29, 2013

Watch the video at fox2now.com about Midwest Phillies pitcher Connor Ladig, who is the Fox 2 / Arby's Athlete of the Week for throwing a no-hitter in the Parkway North game against Parkway South on March 21, 2013.

Garrett Taylor - St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Suburban Journal's Athletes of the Week

March 27, 2013

Midwest Phillies catcher Garrett Taylor, who is the starting catcher and cleanup hitter for Parkway Northwas named as one of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Suburban Journal's Athletes of the Week March 27, 2013.  See the article at stlhighschoolsports.com.

2013 Prep Baseball Preview

March 26, 2013

Read the story at newsmagazinenetwork.com previewing St. Louis west county high school baseball teams, including Parkway North.
Midwest Phillies players mentioned in the article: Joey Hope (P-SS-OF), Connor Ladig (P-OF), Matt Rizzo (OF), Jonathan Shanker (OF), Russell Susuki (SS), and Garrett Taylor (C).

Buoyed by Howard's three-run blast, Howell Central upsets Parkway North

March 22, 2013

Read the story at stlhighschoolsports.com about the game played between Parkway North and Francis Howell Central.
Midwest Phillies players mentioned in the article:  Garrett Taylor (C).
See game photos at stlhighschoolsports.com.

Lefty Ladig's No-No Nearly Had Plug Pulled

March 27, 2013

Read the story at stlhighschoolsports.com about Midwest Phillies pitcher Connor Ladig's 11-0 no-hitter in the Parkway North game against Parkway South.  Midwest Phillies catcher Garrett Taylor supported him behind the plate and called pitches for the game.

No-Hitter Propels Parkway North To Doubleheader Sweep Over South

March 21, 2013

Read the story at crevecoeur.patch.com about the double header season opener for Parkway North against Parkway South.  Midwest Phillies pitcher Connor Ladig threw an 11-0 no-hitter.  On top of catching and calling pitches for the no-hitter, Midwest Phillies catcher Garrett Taylor went 4-4 in the game with two back-to-back home runs and five RBI.

Parkway North Not Sitting On Laurels After Postseason Baseball Run In 2012

March 20, 2013

Read the story at crevecoeur.patch.com about the opening of Parkway North's 2013 baseball season.
Midwest Phillies players mentioned in the article: Joey Hope (P), Connor Ladig (P).

No. 7 large school: Parkway North powered by stellar pitching after its big run to Class 4 final

March 14, 2013

Parkway North is the #7 ranked large school in the 2013 high school baseball pre-season rankings.  Read the story at stlhighschoolsports.com.
Midwest Phillies Ben Campbell (3B), Joey Hope (P-SS-OF), Connor Ladig (P-OF), Matt Rizzo (OF), Jonathan Shanker (OF), Russell Susuki (SS), and Garrett Taylor (C) are in Parkway North's lineup.

Parkway North Hurlers Out To Prove 2012 Was No Fluke

March 13, 2013

Read the story at crevecoeur.patch.com for a preview of Parkway North's 2013 baseball season.
Midwest Phillies players mentioned in the article: Joey Hope (P), Connor Ladig (P).

Parkway North Baseball State Title Bid Earns Top 2012 Sports Story Honor

December 29, 2012

Read the story at crevecoeur.patch.com declaring Parkway North's bid for the state title as the top sports story of the year for 2012
Midwest Phillies players mentioned in the article: Joey Hope (P).

Midwest Phillies Pitcher Joey Hope Named to 2012 All-State Team

June 11, 2012
Joey Hope, a sophomore who plays for Parkway North, was named as 2nd Team All-State Pitcher.  See Missouri All-State Class 4 teams at stlhighschoolsports.com.

Midwest Phillies Players Named to 2012 All-Conference Teams in Suburban South Conference

June 11, 2012
Garrett Taylor - 1st Team All-Conference - Suburban South Conference - Parkway North Sophomore Catcher 
Joey Hope - 2nd Team All-Conference - Suburban South Conference - Parkway North Sophomore Pitcher 
Connor Ladig - Honorable Mention All-Conference - Suburban South Conference - Parkway North Junior Pitcher 
Jonathan Shanker - Honorable Mention All-Conference - Suburban South Conference - Parkway North Junior Outfielder 
See Suburban South All-Conference Teams for 2012 at stlhighschoolsports.com.

Hope may have what it takes to go all the way to D-I baseball

July 2, 2012
Read the story at newsmagazinenetwork.com about Midwest Phillies pitcher Joey Hope, including comments by Midwest Phillies head coach Dana Musgrove.

They Call Him "No-no" Hope

June 18, 2012
Read the story at stlhighschoolsports.com about Midwest Phillies pitcher Joey Hope and catcher Garrett Taylor - who play high school baseball for Parkway North, and had the 13th no-hitter ever in MSHSAA Missouri state baseball final four history.

Hope's No-No a Special Start

June 6, 2012

Read the story at stlhighschoolsports.com about Midwest Phillies pitcher Joey Hope and his 2012 season pitching for Parkway North, which ended with him pitching a no-hitter in the Missouri state semi-final.
Midwest Phillies catcher Garrett Taylor supported him behind the plate and called pitches for the no-hitter and throughout the season.

Midwest Phillies Players Help Parkway North Take Missouri Class 4 State Baseball 2nd Place

June 2, 2012
The following Midwest Phillies players were on the Parkway North team that went to the MSHSAA Missouri state final four in 2012 and took 2nd place in Class 4.
Ben Campbell - Starting Third Baseman (Sophomore)
Joey Hope - Starting Pitcher (Sophomore)
Connor Ladig - Pitcher (Junior)
Matt Rizzo - Courtesy Runner (Sophomore)
Jonathan Shanker - Starting Left Fielder (Junior)
Garrett Taylor - Starting Catcher (Sophomore)
 
The semifinal game versus Willard was the 13th no-hitter ever in MSHSAA Missouri state final four history.  Pitcher Joey Hope threw the complete game with catcher Garrett Taylor supporting him behind the plate and calling pitches for the game.

Resilient Summit rallies for close state title win against Parkway North

June 2, 2012

Read the story at stlhighschoolsports.com about the Missouri state championship game played between Parkway North and Rockwood Summit.
Midwest Phillies players mentioned in the article:  Jonathan Shanker (OF), Garrett Taylor (C).
See game photos at stlhighschoolsports.com.

Hope's no-hitter sends Parkway North to title game against Summit

June 1, 2012

Read the story at stlhighschoolsports.com about Parkway North's victory over Willard in the Missouri state semi-final game.  The game was the 13th no-hitter ever in MSHSAA state final four history.  Midwest Phillies pitcher Joey Hope was on the mound and Midwest Phillies catcher Garrett Taylor supported him behind the plate and called pitches for the game.
See game photos at stlhighschoolsports.com.

Young pitching propels Parkway North to unlikely berth in state semifinals

May 29, 2012

Read the story at stlhighschoolsports.com about the Parkway North baseball team bound for the Missouri State Final Four.
Midwest Phillies players mentioned in the article: Joey Hope (P), Connor Ladig (P), Jonathan Shanker (OF), Garrett Taylor (C).

Freshman hurler leads Parkway North past SLUH for second trip to state

May 24, 2012

Read the story at stlhighschoolsports.com about Parkway North's victory over St. Louis University High School (SLUH) in the Missouri state quarter-final game.
Midwest Phillies players mentioned in the article: Jonathan Shanker (OF), Garrett Taylor (C).
See game photos at stlhighschoolsports.com.

Young pitchers step up for Parkway North in rout of Fort Zumwalt South

May 22, 2012

Read the story at stlhighschoolsports.com about Parkway North's victory over Fort Zumwalt South in the Missouri state sectional game
Midwest Phillies players mentioned in the article: Ben Campbell (3B), Joey Hope (P), Jonathan Shanker (OF), Garrett Taylor (C).
See game photos at stlhighschoolsports.com.

Parkway North holds on to claim first district championship since 2003

May 16, 2012

Read the story at stlhighschoolsports.com about Parkway North's victory over Francis Howell North in the Missouri Class 4 District 7 championship game.
Midwest Phillies players mentioned in the article: Joey Hope (P), Garrett Taylor (C).
See game photos at stlhighschoolsports.com.

District Baseball Roundup - Parkway North 11, CBC 6

May 14, 2012
Read the story at stlhighschoolsports.com about the Parkway North vs. CBC district game.
Midwest Phillies players mentioned in the article: Ben Campbell (3B), Jonathan Shanker (OF-P).