By: Tyler Elzholz, Jaiden Basinger, and Jose Nazario
April 19, 2022
With the weather being so problematic and indecisive, the baseball and track teams are day-to-day when it comes to actually getting games and meets completed. So, where do both squads currently stand?
The boys baseball team is 1-5 and waiting on another weather break, but as for now, they are scheduled to play this Friday at Bohlken Park.
Luckily, they play more regular season games than most high school teams in the area. Unfortunately though, the weather has played a major role in the rescheduling of most of the games to this point.
When asked about the difficulties of this Spring’s weather, Coach Kevin Sedlacek did not hold back: “It is frustrating waiting until the last minute and then having to travel to any field that is playable.”
The Hurricanes lone highlight game so far is when they beat Independence on the road.
Junior Anthony Starr pitched 6.1 innings and struck out six batters as he shut down the Blue Devil offense. With a 5-2 lead, Starr recorded the first out of the 7th inning before turning the ball over to senior James Trunkett, who got the final two outs to save the win for the Hurricanes.
Offensively, Starr led the team with two hits and two RBIs. Additionally, Trunkett, junior Jeremiah Gonzalez, freshman Aiden Starr, and junior Derek Wrost each had a hit as well.
With plenty of more games on the upcoming schedule, Coach Sedlacek is eager to see the boys back in action soon: “If we play at our potential and have good pitching, quality at bats, and make our plays in the field, we can compete with any team on our schedule.”
As for track, there have been some amazing accomplishments in only four meets to this point.
Junior Jenna Young has won the high jump in all of the meets that she has competed in, including a school-record setting 5’7” jump at the George Gross Invitational. Jenna beat her own record and ranks as one of the top high jumpers across all divisions in the state and in the top 50 of all high school girls in the country.
Jenna has also impressed in the Girls 100-meter hurdles this season. She won the event at the 16-team Cardinal Invitational (17.67) and finished second at the 8-team George Gross Invitational (17.35).
Juniors Alex Chiclana and Chavon Holton are off to great starts to the season, as well. At the George Gross Invitational, Alex won the 300-meter hurdles (46.18) and placed second in the 100-meter hurdles (18.14) while Chavon won the 100-meter hurdles (17.91) and placed third in the 300-meter hurdles (46.54). At the Cardinal Invitational, Alex also took second in the 300-meter hurdles (46.85) and third in the 110-meter hurdles (18.03).
Senior Ashley Chong set an impressive personal record in girls long jump in back-to-back meets, winning the event at the Lutheran West Quad (15’4.5”) and finishing fourth at the George Gross Invitational (15’ 9”).
Coach Kyle Atkins loves his team’s start to the season: “Through the first portion of the season, our student-athletes have stepped up in the big way from setting personal-bests to a record-setting high jump that is among the best high jumps in the country. With our biggest meets still ahead, our team is focused on improving each day to achieve our individual goals.”
We wish all Hurricane athletes the best of luck as they continue on through their Spring schedules. We also hope for nice, warm, and consistent weather.
Go Canes!
Please be sure to stay up-to-date with the latest schedule changes and upcoming events at Brooklyn Hurricanes Athletics.
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