The Wildcats are working towards a fresh start this baseball season. Last year the Wildcats finished with a record of 1-16. “Our record last season was obviously not where we would have liked it to be, but in no way reflected the work and leadership from last year’s team,” assistant coach Michael Boone said.

This year however a new fresh wave of players are rolling into Wildcat baseball. With 16 freshmen trying out there will be a JV team for the first time since 2019. “Adding a JV team again will absolutely help the program’s growth and success down the road,” said Boone.

Last year the Wildcats were missing a key starter Michael Langley ’23 due to an injury that stole his junior season after diving back to third base when the opponent tried a pick off move to get the baserunner (Langley) out, in the fifth game of the season. Langley is back this year as a senior veteran who wants to lead the team in the right direction. “As a leader this year, I want to make sure everyone is working hard, but still having fun. I’m just doing my best to be a role model to the younger guys but also push them to excel,” Langley said.

The team isn’t just looking to improve but looking to win. “The best way to win in baseball is to have the fundamentals, but more importantly have fun and stay loose,” Langley said.

The rosters of both teams have been posted and there is a large JV squad of 16, and a healthy varsity squad. “This year’s group of returners understands what it takes to compete with the talented teams throughout Class B North,” Boone said. The teams are practicing straight ahead until the games start this spring. “Our focus is completely on getting ready for the upcoming season and continuing to develop as individuals,” Boone said.