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From time to time, interesting newspaper articles, press releases, and blogs have been written about the New Market Rebels and our players. We link to them or when we obtain permission to reprint them, we include them here for your enjoyment.

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New Market, VA—February 24, 2011: Honors for Three 2010 Rebels

New Market, VA—February 2, 2011: Rebel Roster Taking Shape!

New Market, VA—January 12, 2011: Coach "Mo" Weber's Number Retired

New Market, VA—August 30, 2010: Corey Paluga Will Return as Rebels Head Coach

New Market, VA—August 9, 2010: Rebel Southpaw Signs With Atlanta

New Market, VA—August 3, 2010: Rebels Clinch Playoff Berth

Baseball, Life, and Other Stuff - June 28, 2010: "A Mo-mentous Week" - By Austin Gisriel

All Things Valley League - June 26, 2010: "The Legend of the Valley Retires" - by John Leonard

New Market, VA—June 25, 2010: Mo Weber Retires

New Market, VA—June 22, 2010: Parents Weekend Golf Tournament

Baseball, Life, and Other Stuff - May 21, 2010: "A Painful Record" - By Austin Gisriel

All Things Valley League - April 26, 2010: "Cooper Drafted by Eagles" - by John Leonard

Daily News Record - June 4, 2010: "Rebels Topple Turks In 11" - By Matthew Stoss

New Market, VA - May 28, 2010 - Elbow Updates.

New Market, VA—May 6, 2010: Meet the Rebels Picnic to be held on June 2, 2010 at 6:00 PM.

New Market, VA—March 10, 2010: The Rebels will participate in the Valley Baseball League’s first ever Opening Night on Thursday, June 3rd at 7:30 p.m. against the Turks at the new Veterans Memorial Stadium in Harrisonburg. 

All Things Valley League - March 26, 2010: by John Leonard - "#1 Reliever: Brian Burgess, New Market"

All Things Valley League - February 16, 2010: by John Leonard - "Brad Ziegler Gallery"

All Things Valley League - February 10, 2010: by John Leonard - "Butler in Texas Chat"

Valley Baseball League - January 21, 2010 - The New Market Rebels led the Central division with four players on the Central division All-Valley team

All Things Valley League - January 16, 2010: by John Leonard - "Safe at Home Released"

All Things Valley League - January 14, 2010: by John Leonard - "Cooper to Play in NFL?"

All Things Valley League - December 17, 2009: by John Leonard - "Raynor Taken in Rule 5 Draft"

New Market, VA—January 11, 2010: The Rebels are excited to announce that Safe at Home:  A Season in the Valley, the story of the 2009 New Market Rebels' season will be released on January 16th at 2:00 p.m. at the New Market Community Library.  Author Austin Gisriel will be on hand to sign copies of the book and to talk baseball with any and all Rebel fans.

New Market, VA—January 4, 2010: The New Market Rebels are proud to announce that President and General Manager Bruce Alger has been elected Executive Vice-President of the Valley Baseball League for 2010.

Baseball, Life, and Other Stuff - November 20, 2009: by Austin Gisriel - "Rebel Review: Top Three Wins of the Regular Season"

All Things Valley League - November 19, 2009: by John Leonard - "#3 Hitter: Kenny Mickens, New Market"

All Things Valley League - November 7, 2009: by John Leonard - "Riley Cooper's Ridiculous Catch"

New Market, VA—September 29, 2009: The New Market Rebels are pleased to announce that Corey Paluga has been named Head Coach for the 2010 season.

Baseball, Life, and Other Stuff - September 11, 2009: by Austin Gisriel - "Rebel Season by the Numbers"

Baseball, Life, and Other Stuff - August 31, 2009: by Austin Gisriel - "More With Nick Arata"

Baseball, Life, and Other Stuff - August 16, 2009: by Austin Gisriel - "The Soundtrack of My Summer"

Baseball, Life, and Other Stuff - August 14, 2009: by Austin Gisriel - "Even the Shouting is Over"

Baseball, Life, and Other Stuff - July 31, 2009: by Austin Gisriel - "A Brief, but Nice Chat With Nick Arata"

Baseball, Life, and Other Stuff - July 15, 2009: by Austin Gisriel - "Mid-Atlantic Classic Tonight!"

The Free Press - July 31, 2009: "Bandits, Rebels go down to the wire" - By Jerry Carter

The Free Press - July 13, 2009: "For Rebels Mickens, it's Showtime" - By Jerry Carter

The Free Press - July 24, 2009: "A town and its team" - By Jerry Carter

The Free Press - July 24, 2009: "Rebels win 3 on road to climb standings" - By Jerry Carter

The Free Press - July 17, 2009: "New Market wins latest round with county rival" - By Jerry Carter

Daily News Record - July 24, 2009: "Rebs Have Their Own Agent Zero" - By Matthew Stoss

Northern Virginia Daily - July 23, 2009: "For love of the game: New Market's Richard Gonzalez brings passion for baseball to Valley League" - By Jeremy Stafford

Baseball, Life, and Other Stuff - July 13, 2009: by Austin Gisriel - "South Wins 1-0 Thriller" - Rebels featured in South's All-Star win

Baseball, Life, and Other Stuff - July 10, 2009: by Austin Gisriel - "A Wonderful Parent Weekend"

Baseball, Life, and Other Stuff - June 24, 2009: by Austin Gisriel - "Happy Birthday Mo Weber"

Baseball, Life, and Other Stuff - June 22, 2009: - By Austin Gisriel - "Father's Day at Rebel Park"

Daily News-Record - July 7, 2009: "Big Rebel Beats Turks" - by Marcus Helton

Daily News-Record - June 13, 2009: "JMU North: Rebels Get Their Men" - by Mike Barber

Augusta Free Press - June 9, 2009: "The Virginia Baseball Pilgrimage" - by Austin Gisriel

Baseball, Life, and Other Stuff - June 8, 2009: by Austin Gisriel - Shenandoah Summer: Safe at Home in New Market - An Exciting Announcement!

Baseball, Life, and Other Stuff - June 4, 2009: by Austin Gisriel - "Hail, Hail, the Gang's All Here!"

Baseball, Life, and Other Stuff - June 3, 2009: by Austin Gisriel - "Stirrup Stylin'"

Baseball, Life, and Other Stuff - May 11, 2009: by Austin Gisriel - "Grandstand Manager's Banquet a Grand Success"

New Market, VA - May 8, 2009: The Rebels are dedicating the 2009 season in loving memory of Barbara Zuspan and Betty Nonnemacher, two longtime loyal rebels fans.

All Things Valley League - May 8, 2009: by John Leonard - "#1 Reliever: Dan Gentzler, New Market"

Baseball, Life, and Other Stuff - April 22, 2009: - by Austin Gisriel - "The New Market Rebels in Print"

New Market, VA - April 17, 2009: The annual Shenandoah Valley Grandstand Managers’ banquet will be held on May 8th at the Johnny Appleseed restaurant in New Market.

The Free Press - March 17, 2009: "James Madison University Baseball at Rebel Park" - By Jerry Carter

Baseball, Life, and Other Stuff - March 15, 2009: "Rainy Day Fun at Rebel Park (but not for JMU!)" - by Austin Gisriel

New Market, VA - March 10, 2009: New Market’s Rebel Park to host Division I Baseball Series

Baseball, Life, and Other Stuff - February 20, 2009: "Why Rebel Baseball in New Market, Virginia?" - by Austin Gisriel

WALDORF, MD - February 7, 2009: Mid-Summer Classic Announced - The Valley Baseball League announced that they have finalized an agreement with the Cal Ripken, Sr. Collegiate Baseball League to stage an All-Star game this summer between the two leagues.

New Market, VA - October 13, 2008: New Market Rebels name Lucas Jones of Randolph-Macon College as Head Coach, replacing Nolan Nieman who was unable to return for the 2009 season because of his commitments to Florida Gulf Coast University.

Virginia Living - August 2008: "Fantasy Baseball", by Austin Gisriel

All Things Valley League - July 16, 2008: Chatting With Riley Cooper. A sophomore at the University of Florida, Riley Cooper elected to play Division I football and baseball even though he was a 15th round draft pick by the Philadelphia Phillies. by John Leonard -

Rockbridge Rapids to join Valley League in 2009 - July 11, 2008: The New Market Rebels organization welcomes the Rockbridge Rapids to the Valley League. The team will play at the Cap’n Dick Smith Field at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA starting in 2009.

All Things Valley League - July 6, 2008: Brett Gardner (New Market Rebels 2003 - 2004) makes his major league debut with the New York Yankees

Shenandoah Valley-Herald - July 3, 2008: Home Away From Home - New Market Host Families Leave Traditional Town Mark On Future Baseball Stars

New Market Rebels in 2008 Major League Draft:

Matthew Wright - Round 12 - Toronto Blue Jays - 2008 - LHP
Joey Butler - Round 15 - Texas Rangers - 2006 - OF
Nick Arata - Round 28 - Washington Nationals - 2007 - SS
Nate Nelson - Round 40 - Toronto Blue Jays - 2007 - 1B
Zack Foster - Round 49 - Pittsburgh Pirates - 2008 - RHP

All Things Valley League - June 3, 2008: Brad Ziegler (New Market Rebels 2000) is in the majors (Oakland A's)

Woodstock, VA - May 8, 2008: Abbie Hansberger, New Market Rebels Head Athletic Trainer, is featured in an article in the Shenandoah Valley-Herald about athletic trainers at local high schools.

Ashland, VA - May 7, 2008: Ray Hedrick, a former New Market Rebels Head Coach (2001 - 2003) and Head Coach of the Randolph-Macon College Baseball team was named Coach of the Year by his peers in the ODAC.

New Market VA - May 5, 2008: New Market Rebels Assistant Coach Maynard “Mo” Weber Honored by the Valley Baseball League at the Shenandoah Valley Grandstand Managers Club dinner on May 2.

All Things Valley League - May 5, 2008: A Friday Evening at the Johnny Appleseed (great summary of the Shenandoah Valley Grandstand Managers Club dinner on May 2)

Quakertown, PA - May 4, 2008: Nolan Nieman is the New Market Rebels Head Coach and Assistant Coach of the DeSales University Baseball team. They have just won their Division championship and guaranteed themselves a place in the 2008 NCAA Tournament.

Lynchburg, VA - April 26, 2008: Ray Hedrick is a former New Market Rebels Head Coach (2001 - 2003) and Head Coach of the Randolph-Macon College Baseball team. They have just won their Division championship and guaranteed themselves a place in the 2008 NCAA Tournament.

All Things Valley League - April 5, 2008: Chris Beck is playing for Solingen Alligators...in Germany!

Basye, VA - January 24, 2008: The New Market Rebels baseball family morns the loss of team photographer Bernie Boston

New Market, VA - November 6, 2007: The New Market Rebels baseball family morns the sudden loss of Dick Golden

Harrisonburg, VA - October 29, 2007: Three VBL Alums Help Red Sox to World Series, Lowell MVP

New Market, VA - October 16, 2007: New Market Rebels Welcome Nolan Nieman Back as Head Coach

New Market Rebels in 2007 Major League Baseball Draft:

Round 10 - Greg Sexton - Tampa Bay - 2004 - INF
Round 16 - Mark Brackman - Detroit - 2006 - RHP
Round 23 - Frank Gailey - Toronto - 2005/2006 - LHP
Round 31 - Jirdan Hotchkiss - Cincinnati - 2007 - RHP
Round 43 - Cole McCurry - Baltimore - 2005 - LHP

Bryce Mountain Courier - June 2007: "The Moon, The Mountain, and Mo" - a tribute to Rebels Baseball and Mo Weber by Austin Gisriel

All Things Valley League - February 12, 2007: Gerard Haran: Division III Masher

All Things Valley League - January 12, 2007: Brett Gardner Invited to Yankees Spring Training

Harrisonburg, VA - September 29, 2006: Valley Baseball League Welcomes Fauquier Gators for 2007

Tusculum College - August 11, 2006: St. Louis Signs Tusculum’s Brandon Dickson, Records Win In Professional Debut With Johnson City

Daily News-Record - July 18, 2006: "Rebels With A Cause" - New Market Ballplayers Spend Their Day Reading With Kids

Northern Virginia Daily - July 11, 2006: "Rebels' relievers relish rocking the rowboat, entertaining crowd"

Daily News-Record - June 27, 2006: "Little Rebs Atop VBL - New Market Relies On Small-College Players - And It's Working"

The Washington Post - June 16, 2004: "Perfect Pitch; The low-key, old-style baseball of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley League hits all the right notes"

Cox Washington Newspapers - 1999: "Diamonds in the Rough: Learning about Life and Baseball"

 

 
 
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