The pitcher bowed his head in a quick moment of anticipation. He knew what to expect. This next pitch would define their season. Knowing this, the boys’ baseball team strove for more than a home run during this season.

Boys’ baseball is coached by social studies teacher Steven Hall. Hall has coached for fourteen years, making this year his first as varsity head coach.

The team has been practicing both on and off the field. Their goals not only range from individual goals, but ones that can go as far as getting them into college.

“Our goals are to play competitively, win conference, and prep the senior boys for college baseball,” said Hall.

The senior Varsity boys worked with the underclassmen and newer team members to boost morale and create an overall environment of positive thinking.

“Our proudest moment thus far in the season was when we played Kearney and had an 1-nothing shutout,” said Coach Hall.

Throughout the season, the boys have had to overcome many trials.

“The worst part is losing; but losing helps re-motivate the team to give it their all in the next game,” said senior Michael Middleton.

Each team member brought something new to the field and hoped to accomplish their ultimate goal: beat their record from last year. No team member left the field without a sense of camaraderie.

“I’ve been playing for about eleven years now, but my favorite part about playing baseball is that I get to become friends with everybody,” said junior Al Canole.

Even though the season is still early, the boys are doing well with a record of 2-3, and 1-1 in conference.

Both the players and coaches encourage others to try out and play baseball, but potential team members should know that being on a team and in baseball requires each player to be fit, both physically and academically.