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This year is particularly important for the middle school boys’ baseball team since the boys had to go and recruit friends to join. A faithful member of the team Benjamin Putney (7) shares, “I am very excited to be a part of this team. I wasn’t so sure if there was going to be a team this year.” This fear didn’t get them down; instead, they used it as motivation to make practice more fun for all of the players. This collaboration helped the team develop a sense of sportsmanship and community that wouldn’t have existed if they didn’t have to recruit members.
Kai Cassel (6) says that he “enjoys playing baseball because [he] gets to be with all of his friends.” With this team, practice doesn’t only make perfect, but it makes them a stronger team. Benjamin adds, “My favorite part, besides winning, is practicing with the team. I feel that we are more than just a team.” The games played during these practices create a little bit of friendly competition, which the coach agrees is key to having a successful team on and off the field. At the end of each day and practice, the bond between these boys goes beyond the the dug out.
1. William Strickland (6) steps on the base and gets ready to catch the baseball. Standing at first, he catches the ground ball that his teammate tosses him, making a great play. 2. Finn Bourke (6) is in the pitching mound warming up his arm to pitch. He throws to the catcher as he increasingly throws faster and faster. Way to go!
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