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rie, Dakota Ditmars, Stephen DeBoskey, have a lot of power hitters and tried to
Nolan Brokey, Riley Gregg, Anthony produce runs with smart base running
Yarson, Justin Dirk and Luis Figeroua. and good situational hitting and bunting.
“You have to play a role where I In the field, Ewing had enough arms
remind these kids my time is almost up, to handle the pitching load. This year,
and their time is just beginning,” Jones the MCALL instituted a new pitch count 12 MONTH CD
cer County American 1.25
said. “If they keep working hard and do rule that follows similar guidelines for
what they’re supposed to do, it’s just the pitchers that was adopted by New Jersey
beginning for them. They have a long high school teams.
way to go.” Storer was the number pitcher, and
Despite finishing 5-17, the made behind him was Yarson. Other arms %
strides to improve. They won one of included Gregg and Figeroua. Also
their first five games and then had a lead pitching were Dirk and Hutchinson.
on Trenton only to see Taking on the APY 1
that game tied, 12-12, teams from the Mer-
when darkness came, ‘You have to play
and it had to be post- Legion League was is
poned. The team eventu- a role where I good experience for
ally lost that game 15-14. remind these them.
“The first two games, “The top teams are
we made a lot of men- kids my time is the typical top teams,” 30 MONTH CD
tal mistakes in the field, almost up, and Mike Ryan said.
like not throwing behind “There’s always talent
%
runners when they were their time is just in this league. It’s tough
too far off the base, not beginning,’ Jones to knock out the top
moving runners over teams. And the teams 1.50
when they’re in scoring said. in the middle, they’re
position,” Jones said. always going to come
As the season wore through with a jolt. The 1
on, the team worked on league is always strong. APY
getting runners in, limiting errors in the It’s going to put teams in the district
field, being smart in the field and try- playoffs and we should have some in the
ing to think one or two plays ahead, said state Final Eight.”
Jones. The fifth-year manager has seen
These are lessons that Mike Ryan is Ewing at the top of the league and far-
hoping will stick with the players. As the ther down in the standings, but win or 60 MONTH CD
season wore on, he worked to evaluate lose it’s the chance to play that has been
the best positions for each player and most beneficial to the players.
how the team could put its best nine on It’s the reason that players like Ryan
the field. and Jones return for one last chance,
“It’s a young group,” he said “We’re and the reason that high school players %
kind of handcuffed with the fact there’s look forward to summer baseball. 2.00
not a tremendous amount of experience, “It’s a great experience,” Mike Ryan
but they work hard and come out every said. “They do play a ton of baseball. It
day and give it their all.” affords us the opportunity to get them in APY 1
Ryan played mostly outfield, but also different situations and see how much
some first base and he pitched. Jones we can use each guy whether from a
was a staple in the outfield, and his pitching role or a different perspective.
speed on the base paths as a pinch run- We move the guys around and it gets the
ner were helpful. Ewing as a team didn’t guys good experience.”

Lacrosse clinics set for September

Registration for the Lawrence first come, first serve basis. Registration
Lacrosse Club’s 2017 fall clinics is costs $50.
open. Programs are available for boys Little Laxers is intended for boys and
and girls Pre-K through 8th grade from girls Pre-K to first grade. Little Laxers
Lawrence Township and surrounding offers an introduction to the sport in a
communities, including Ewing Town- relaxed and fun environment. Partici-
ship, that do not currently offer a pants will be taught the basics of lacrosse
lacrosse program. through fun games led by experienced
The fall clinics provide opportunities coaches.
both for new players to try lacrosse and This program will run from mid-Sep-
for experienced players to improve their tember through late October on Sun-
skills. Scholarships and loaner equip- day afternoons. The club will provide all
ment are available. necessary equipment. First graders may
The boys’ and girls’ clinics are sepa- choose to participate in Little Laxers or
rate programs for first through eighth the clinics. Registration costs $30.
grade boys and girls. Players will be Space is limited for all programs. Visit
grouped by grade level and will partici- lawrencelacrosse.com to register.
pate in one session per week on Satur- The Lawrence Lacrosse Club is also
day evenings. in need of volunteers, and no lacrosse
The program will run from mid-Sep- experience is necessary. The club is eNorthfield.com | (609) 466-2900
tember through mid-November. For in need of coaches, team parents and
insurance purposes, a U.S. Lacrosse administrative help to support the (1) Annual Percentage Yield (APY) in effect as of 05/02/17 and subject to change
membership is required for this pro- recently expanded program offerings. without notice. Minimum balance of $2,500 to open account. All account balances
above $0.01 will earn the stated APY. There is a substantial penalty for early CD
gram. Players must provide their own To volunteer or for questions about withdrawals. Fees could reduce earnings.
boys’ lacrosse equipment, although the registration, send an email to lawrencel- Member FDIC
club does offer loaner equipment on a acrosse@gmail.com.
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