Adam Aquaro
Staff Writer
Going into this year many on the team thought this was the year where the team was going to have the most fun. A trip to Florida and a very well bonded team had the players and coaches excited. But, on March 13, “Picture Day,” the team heard the announcement. After school activities would be suspended for two weeks. The reaction from the team varied by player. Some thought that it would really only be two weeks, others thought a little more, and few speculated the season would be gone.
Now, the talent of the baseball team definitely wasn’t at its highest point after losing seven senior starters last year, but the bond of the players was as close as it’s ever been. Most people looked forward to the 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. workouts on Monday and Wednesday nights because hanging out with the team was fun even with the time of the practice. This bond really showed some of the players how fun Florida was going to be. The last trip for the seniors to spend with their team while playing the game they love, messing around in the hotel, and the beach with other players and coaches. Giving the chance for upperclassmen to mess with underclassmen in a friendly and funny way. These experiences were all thrown out the window on March 15 when the trip was officially canceled.
The team feels for the seniors and will miss them on the field next year. Cam Mertz was shooting for the stars this year to really show his talent. By just missing BAL 1st team and batting just below .500 last season, the whole team believed that he would surpass both. Justin Horak was going to start at 3rd base and aim for his best season yet going out in his senior year. Cole Davis would start at 1st base for the second year in a row and look to be a leader on the team and would aim for at least 2nd team all BAL. Deven Smith has already proven what his talent is and was looking to polish it off with a great season this year. Ben Koeppen joined the team this year, looking to play the sport he grew up playing in his last year of high school. Ben was embraced as soon as he joined the team and everyone was happy to have him around. Tom Vieridias was looking to get on the mound for his final year as a high school player. The team misses the season, and they will miss their seniors next year.
