By: BHS Sports Staff
April 16, 2026
On Monday, the Hurricanes baseball team (1-2) took on one of their Chagrin Valley Conference rivals, the Trinity Trojans (0-1-1). The Hurricanes dropped their last two conference games against the Beachwood Bison after winning their season opener against the Euclid Panthers. The Trojans, on the other hand, tied John Hay in their season opener but lost their conference opener to Independence, 43-0. Yes, you read that score correctly.
Senior Zander Rolon started on the mound for the Hurricanes, and the Trojans plated one run in the top of the first after a walk, a stolen base, a passed ball, and an RBI single. In the bottom of the first, sophomore Matt Kenderes walked and stole second, and sophomore Mason Vega drove him in with an RBI double. After Vega advanced to third, Rolon then walked, and Vega scored on a passed ball to give the Hurricanes a 2-1 lead after one frame.
In the top of the second, the Trojans drew a walk and a hit-by-pitch to lead off the inning. A bases loaded walk then tied the game. In the bottom half after a lead-off walk by senior Nathan Phillips, he advanced to third on a wild pickoff and later scored on a passed ball. After two, the Hurricanes had a slim 3-2 lead.
In the middle innings, the Trojans got their offense going with two runs in the third and two in the fourth, and the Hurricanes’ bats went silent, getting shutout for the next three innings. Trinity held a 6-3 lead after five innings in stunning fashion.
In the top of the sixth, the Trojans tacked on another two runs to make it 8-3, but senior Jacob Collins got the final two outs to prevent any further damage.
When the bats needed to get going, the Hurricanes relied on an unlikely source. Instead of Jobu from the movie Major League, the Hurricanes counted on the fans to get them going, mainly senior softball player Nicolle Thomas Garcia. Freshly off of her recent court appearances, she was present at the ballpark to help spark a rally.
Sure enough, sophomore Bentley Cox belted a lead-off double, Kenderes walked, and both runners moved into scoring position. Both then scored on a Vega two-run single, who later moved to third on a single and an error. This was just the beginning as walks, hit-by-pitches, and wild pitches pushed the Hurricanes in front as senior Ryan Gardner scored the tying run and Phillips scored the go-ahead run. However, this wasn’t it. The Hurricanes added two more runs on wild pitches, and Rolon drove in two more with a single. Just like that, the Hurricanes held a 13-8 advantage going into the seventh and final inning.
Vega went to the mound to close it out, and while he gave up two runs, he was able to lock things down as the Hurricanes completed the comeback victory.
Final Score: Brooklyn 13, Trinity 10.
Rolon finished his start with 2.2 innings, giving up three hits and three earned runs, while walking six batters and striking out six. Kenderes manned the middle, pitching 2.2 innings and giving up two earned runs, while walking five batters and striking out six. Collins pitched 0.2 innings without giving up a hit or a run and was credited with the victory.
Congratulations, boys!
The baseball team will be back in action today as they travel to Medina Christian Academy. First pitch is at 5:00.
Here is the upcoming schedule for Brooklyn Hurricanes Athletics:
- April 16: Baseball @ Medina Christian Academy (5:00)
- April 17: Baseball @ Trinity (5:00)
- April 18: Baseball @ Wickliffe (10:00)
- April 20: Baseball @ Fairview (4:30)
- April 20: Softball @ Trinity (5:00)
- April 21: Baseball vs. Fairview (5:00)
- April 21: Softball @ Independence (6:30)
- April 22: Softball vs. Beachwood (5:00)
Go Canes!
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