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Every player has a favorite song that gets them ready for the game GAME DAYPLAYLIST
Senior Brody Cooper throws a pitch during the sixth inning in the game against DeSoto. Photo by Cesar Esparza
Shylee Harrington Outfield “Look back at it”
Aiden Scott Pitcher
Addison Cooper Outfield “Sum 2 Prove” - Lil Baby
With a new season comes new expectations as the baseball team starts up their season. With 14 returning players and plenty of emerging talent wanting to make an impact the pressure is high especially after making it to state last year. “I think we’ll have some good success this season. We have a couple of tough games but we should host regionals this year,” senior Camden Olson, first baseman, said. In the 2025 season the team ended with a record of 15-1. With high expectations, the team knows a 16-0 streak won’t come easy. Head Coach Jason Brown has been coaching for 25 years. He believes the team’s mindset and work ethic will play a big role in their success. “I think this season’s going to be really good. We have some good players and classes. This team’s biggest strength is their work ethic, and character. The way they approach things at practice and at the games,” Brown said. As the season gets underway, some senior athletes know this will be the last time they step onto the field. For others it’s just the beginning of their baseball journey. Cambren Floberg committed to Moberly Area Community College. Mikey Lilly committed to Allen County Community College. Brody Cooper and Makade Orton committed to North Iowa Area Community College. With experienced leadership and several players continuing their careers at the collegiate level, the team hopes to turn their hard work into another state appearance. With softball entering the halfway point of the season, the girls are finding their rhythm as a new team. Despite losing four seniors the girls has six seniors stepping up to lead positions. Addison Cooper, outfield, Aubrey Hamilton, outfield, Cailyn Brees, outfield, Cianna Graves, Catcher, Jaidyn Euwer, shortstop, Shylee Harrington, outfield. “I think that we are a small team and we are very young, but hopefully we can have leadership from us seniors and make our goal of going back to state again,” Euwer said. To many, senior year comes with many lasts while trying to figure out what to do after graduation. Some plan on going to play in college while SWING others decide to hang up their cleats. “I chose Moberly Area Community College, because the coaching was amazing and the community was really awesome and tight-knit,” Floberg, shortstop and pitcher, said. Many memories are made on the field and as the end of their high school career begins, these athletes express what they’ll miss most about playing for the school. “The guys and the coaching staff,” Orton said. “I did plan on going on to play at one point, but I don’t think I am anymore. I think all good things should come to an end at some point and I think my good thing has come to an end this year,” senior Shylee Harrington said. Staying motivated during the season is something everybody needs at some point this season, especially on the days where you are feeling down or like you can’t keep going. “Someone that motivates me are all of the kids in Coach Dunkin’s room. I am a teacher’s aide for him and they really motivate me, because it reminds me that not everyone gets the opportunities that I do. I want them to know that being around them everyday is something that I will never take for granted,” senior Cooper said. With 23 returning players and 14 new freshmen, Coach Tara Griffiths is looking forward to the new season. Griffith has been coaching for 10 years and is looking forward to another season. With a record of 20-7 last year and a goal to make it back to state Coach Griffith is excited for this team to continue to shine. “I think this season should go very well. We’ve got a lot of team oriented children,” Griffith said. “This team’s strength is how unselfish they are. They want to succeed as a team instead of individual accolades.” Squads gear up as they take on a new season with many returning players and new stars bringing fresh energy to the field.
“White Keys”
- A Boogie Wit da Hoodie
-Dominic Fike
Cailyn Brees Outfield/Second Base “Unwritten”- Natasha Bedingfield
Mikey Lilly Utility/Pitcher “Hometown Glory”- Adele
Cayden Lindsay Center Field/Pitcher “Never Enough”- The Greatest Showman
Stepping into the pitch senior Cambren Floberg hits a line drive to second base during the first inning in the game against DeSoto High School. The Birds won 4-3. Photo by Cesar Esparza
Junior Haven Ellenburg pitches the ball to catcher Cianna Graves, senior, at the March 21 Softball Jamboree during the first game against Silver Lake Photo by Wyatt Lindecrantz.
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