Kickapoo Baseball

2008 Legion Results
	W	L
Varsity	32	10
Junior Varsity	15	8
Freshman	12	13
Rookie	18	14

2008 KHS Records
	W	L
Varsity	17	7
Junior Varsity	10	10
Freshman	17	4

 

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Seniors Sign Letters of Intent

 

On Monday April 14, Ryan Huslig, Josh Keatts and Willy Hoey all signed letters of intent with three local colleges.

Ryan Huslig is one of the hardest working kids we have had in our program. A utility player who plays outfield and second base for us, he is a vital part of our offense and success this year. Hustle is a defining word for the way Ryan goes about his business on the field and that has paved the way for an opportunity to continue his play at Southwest Baptist University.

Willy Hoey is a four year varsity starter. He plays multiple infield positions as well as our staff ace on the mound this year. Willy hits in the middle of our order and leads the team in walks and second on runs scored. A steady player for us in the past three year Willy has stepped up his leadership role both on the mound and as a mentor to the younger kids in our program. Willy will play at College of the Ozarks with the opportunity to pitch and play a position.

Evangel University has got a steal with the signing of Josh Keatts. Our starting catcher this year, he handles our pitching staff very well. Josh saw limited action on last season’s team and this year he has dominated most of our offensive categories. Josh leads the team in batting average, Hits, RBI’s and On Base Percentage. His steady presence in the middle of our order is in large part why we have had some success this year. A highly intelligent player it will help him further the idea of a catcher being a coach on the field.

All three of these young men are outstanding kids. Each is hard working, trust worthy and committed. We will miss them in our program but will watch them continue to grow while in college.

Lead Off Club

 

 

The Lead off Club meets every Monday during the high school baseball season for lunch at Ryan's Steak House, 2501 South Campbell. Doors open at 11:30

In attendance are the five Springfield R-12 high school coaches and the three Springfield-area college coaches. Each coach will take five to ten minutes to speak about his baseball team, the week they have had and their upcoming schedule.

It is always very entertaining, very informative and full of laughs. Art Haines is the emcee.  There are other media present as well and questions are welcomed.  Cost for admission, including buffet lunch, is only $8.00.

Car Wash Tickets Available 

Russ Koeneman is coordinating the sale of Auto Magic Car Wash tickets. Available for purchase are "Full Service" tickets for $14 and "The Works" tickets for $23. You can get discounts for purchase of multiple tickets. Contact Russ at 818-3200.

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