PHS Baseball Late 70’s Early 80’s 2024 Reunion

Today Gary Herman, who recently went home to be with the Lord, was laid to rest.

If there’s a family that had more boys play baseball at PHS, I’m not sure who they are. From coaching on the Little League and Pony fields to supporting PHS in the 70’s through Ryan’s graduation in 1992, and beyond, Gary was a steady presence and supported so many of us.

Gary also holds the record for serving the Falcons football program on the chain gang. He didn’t attend PHS, but he truly was a Falcon!

A wonderful man and a witness to so much of the history of Palmdale baseball. You will be missed. Until we see you again.

New Arrivals. Stop by AV Sports & Graphics.

A young Jeff Mapson taking swings at what I believe is now the batting cage area at PHS.

Tonight, we concluded an exceptional weekend surrounded by cherished friends and former teammates from Palmdale High School.

The bond we share with our alma mater runs deep, and it was truly an honor to reconnect with some of the finest Falcons in our school's history.

The countdown is on to next seasons gathering which will happen the week PHS plays AVHS. Hit up your Antelope friends and please spread the word far and wide!

Coach Mapson clinches victory at the inaugural PHS Baseball Alumni Golf Classic!

John Sidwell’s impressive six pars on the front nine put him in the lead initially. However, as the AV winds intensified, Coach Mapson skillfully adjusted, keeping his shots low and straight, securing the win.

Special thanks to all who came out and special thanks to Desert Aire Golf Course for hosting us!

Fantastic day at the ballpark and the Falcons got the Win!

I truly can’t thank those who turned out enough for making the effort. Legends! To those who couldn’t make it, we get it life happens. Hope to see you tomorrow.

Golf moved to 9am in case you didn’t get word today and dinner at El Toreo West still on for 6pm.

My absolute apologies to those who showed up at PHS to find the field empty. Apparently the PHS field had flooded and they had to move the game.

Jay Mapson
916-582-7401

THIS FRIDAY 4/12 3PM Palmdale High School baseball field!

Gathering of former Falcons of all eras! Come support the team and help us honor the legendary 1979 CIF Semi Finals team.

If you’ve already confirmed a tee shirt order it should be at the game. If you have not but want one, send a message and I will provide details. If you have shirts ordered and can’t make it no problem, we will get them to you!

Call or text with questions 916-582-7401.

FRIDAY 4/12 3PM Palmdale High School Baseball Field! Falcons of all generations please come out and support the team and meet the legendary Palmdale Falcons Baseball of 1979!

While this is billed as a reunion to honor the 1979 CIF Semi-Finals team, we would like everybody to know that these activities are open to all friends of the PHS baseball program, both past and present.

The events are loosely organized and also honor three pillars of the Antelope Valley which have withstood time: Our beloved Palmdale High School, Desert Aire Golf Course, and El Toreo Mexican Restaurant.

We will be catching up as well as remembering and honoring those who are no longer with us by telling their stories and keeping the legends alive.

Please spread the word far and wide as we hope to build this into an annual event for former Falcons to gather and support the program while reminiscing about the glory days gone by.

For the very adventurous there is an OG Afroman concert 4/11 at Transplant Brewing. See you there?

You can reach out to me or the co-hosts Susie Kutcher James Culver or Will Fleet.

Best regards,
Jay Mapson
PHS 1992

Calling all Falcons the week has arrived to reunite!

Friday 4/12 3pm @ PHS Baseball Field - invite anybody you can think of that would like to experience a little nostalgia and support our current Falcons.

Saturday 4/13 Golf @ Desert Air 8am. I honestly have no idea how many, or even who is playing. We do hope to get at least a few groups to join us for 18 so we can call it a tourney lol. Golf will be followed by lunch and a few cold drinks in the clubhouse around noon!

Saturday 4/13 dinner at El Toreo. Grab a table with friends or family and mingle. See you in the bar about 530 to seat around 6pm.

To the amazing folks who have been helping with this I can’t thank you enough. My cell is 916-582-7401 if anybody has questions.

Share share and please share. Hope to see many of you there!

Palmdale High School Palmdale High baseball Alumni