Team Record:
11 wins and 4 loss (final before sectionals)
Sectional Record: 1 win and 1 loss
Second Round
Sectional Playoffs: at Kendall 2 - Lyons 7
The season came to an end on Monday (Memorial Day) as the Eagles lost to
an outstanding Pavilion Golden Gophers team. They were focused and
earned the final result, going on, and competing in the Finals this
Thursday. Junior John Steadman started the game for the Eagles and
pitched into the third inning when Mark Driesel came on in relief to
finish the game. Devin Schaefer tripled off the right field wall to
score Scott Batty from second. Schaefer was 2 for 3, with 1 RBI, for the
day. Batty had reached second on a double down the right foul line.
Senior catcher Cody Trimm was 2 for 4, with a double to deep right
center field. Zach Romano, and Rob Jones each had 1 hit apiece.
Offensive player of the game: Devin Schaefer.
Defensive player of the game: Mark Driesel.
Final record: 13 wins - 5 losses.
CONGRATULATIONS TEAM ON A VERY SUCCESSFUL SEASON. IT HURTS TO LOSE
THAT FINAL GAME OF YOUR HIGH SCHOOL CAREER, BUT AFTER A FEW DAYS THE
HURT IS NOT QUITE SO BAD, AS WE THINK BACK ON ALL THE SUCCESSES
THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE SEASON. BEING SEEDED #3, AND 12 WINS IS A PROUD
ACCOMPLISHMENT THAT MANY TEAMS NEVER REACH. SENIORS, THANK YOU FOR ALL
YOUR LEADERSHIP AND HARD WORK. GOOD LUCK TO YOU AS YOU GRADUATE AND
BEGIN A NEW AND EXCITING STAGE IN YOUR LIFE. TO THE REST OF THE
TEAM.......WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO A NEW SEASON NEXT YEAR......
TO EVERYONE HAVE A GREAT SUMMER. COACH PECKHAM.
Second Round
Sectional Playoffs: at Kendall 7 - Lyons 2
Kendall is seeding #3 for the Sectionals in Class CC and Lyons is seeded #6.
Tim Steadman pitched a complete game for the victory. He gave up only 2 runs, on 5 hits, 8 walks, and 8 strikeouts. The team scored 2 runs in each of the first three innings to take a 6 - 1 lead. In the first inning with Tim Steadman on first, after a lead-off single to left field, Zach Romano's double to left center scored Steadman from first base. Rob Jones was 2 for 3 with an
RBI and a run scored. Cody Trimm was 2 for 4 with a run scored, and a double. Scott Batty was 2 for 3 with a double, an
RBI, and a run. Record: 12 wins and 4 losses.
This was a great win for the team as they stayed focused throughout. It is now onto the semi-finals on Monday, May 28th, as the highest seed left remaining in the bracket. The other higher seeds each were upset in this round.
Next game: Monday, May 28th, at a place and time TBA. We will play #7 seed Pavilion, who defeated #2 seed Red Creek.
Offensive player of the game: Scott Batty
Defensive player of the game: Tim Steadman
BASEBALL SECTIONALS: The Eagles are seeded #3 of 13 teams in Class CC. The team will play a home game on Thursday, May 24th, at 4:30 PM. We will play the winner of the #6 Lyons vs. #11 Canisteo-Greenwood game, which will be played at Midlakes High School this afternoon. The Eagles are pleased with the #3 seed and hope to do well in the tournament. Come out and cheer for us on Thursday. GOOD LUCK TEAM!!!!!! UPDATE: The Eagles advance to the Semi-finals against Pavilion - Let's go EAGLES!!!!
Saturday, May 19: at Attica 24 - Kendall 11
The Eagles lead off the game with 6 runs in the first inning and Attica tied the game in the bottom of the second. It was all downhill after that. Attica's bats came alive and starting hitting the ball around and making a lot happen. They ended up with 13 hits, 4 were homeruns, for the day. The Eagles tried there best to stay in the game. The team used 3 different pitchers to change things, but with no luck. For the Eagles, Mike Sheffield was 2 for 3 with a homerun, a double, and 3
RBIs. Cody Trimm was 3 for 4 with a double, and 2 RBIs. Scott Batty and
Tim Steadman were each 2 for 4.
The 2 PM game at Pembroke was cancelled and the Eagles took a 7 - 0 forfeit.
Friday, May 18: at Kendall 5 - Attica 2
"AN OUTSTANDING GAME ON A VERY SPECIAL DAY"
Senior Day - Before the game, 8 Seniors and their parents were honored. Each player and their parents were announced and walked down between 2 lines of JV and remaining Varsity players. Each player was given a baseball that their teammates had previously signed, and a bag of goodies. Many pictures were taken as the players prepared for their last regular season home game. Senior Tim Steadman pitched a complete game for the win, giving up 8 hits, 3 strikeouts and 3 walks. Tim was also 3 for 4 with a double and an
RBI. Scott Batty was 2 for 3, with one RBI.
Offensive player of the game: Scott Batty.
Defensive player of the game: Tim Steadman.
Monday, May 14: Kendall 8 - at Holley 1
The Eagles were lead by pitcher Tim Steadman as he dominated the Hawks. He allowed only 4 hits, 9 strikeouts, gave up 4 walks, and only 1 run. He was 3 for 4 with the bat, and scored 1 run. Cody Trimm was 1 for 2 with 2 walks. Devin Schaefer was 2 for 3, with a double, 3
RBIs, and scored 2 runs. Scott Batty was2 for 4 with a double and 1 run
scored. "When the team is focused, fielding ground balls correctly,
making good throws and good decisions, hitting the ball hard, and
scoring runs, they are fun to watch. The team needs your support."
Offensive player of the game: Devin Schaefer.
Defensive player of the game: Mike Sheffield.
Friday, May 11: Kendall 10 - Byron-Bergen 2
A Total Team Victory: everyone contributed to the successful
win...................
The Eagles broke open a very close game with 5 runs in the fifth inning.
Sophomore Mark Driesel pitched a complete game giving up only 3 hits, 9
strikeouts, and 8 walks for the victory. Senior Cody Trimm was 3 for 3,
hitting a homerun, scored 2 runs, and 3 RBIs. Senior Scott Batty was 2
for 3 with a double. Junior Zach Romano had a walk, and also hit a 3 run
homerun in the fifth inning. Senior Tim Steadman was 2 for 5, with a
double and 1 RBI. Junior Rob Jones hit a double and also reach base on a
fielder's choice and an infield error.
Game ball: Zach Romano.
Offensive player of the game: Cody Trimm.
Defensive player of the game: Mark Driesel.
ONE FOR THE MEMORY BOOK......................
Wednesday, May 9: at Kendall
6 - Alexander 1
After losing at Alexander yesterday, 5 - 0, to the best pitcher in the
Genesee Region, the Eagles were once again ready to play. Alexander
scored a first inning run, and then the Eagles shut them out the rest of
the way. Stranding 5 runners in the 2nd and 3rd innings, set the team up
for a big 6 run fourth inning. John Steadman pitched a complete game for
the win on 10 strikeouts, 2 walks, and 5 hits. He also was 2 for 4 in
the leadoff position. Tim Steadman was also 2 for 4 with a key double
and 1 RBI. Cody Trimm was 2 for 4 with a homerun and 2 RBIs. Ryan
Mitchell was 1 for 1, with 2 walks and scored the winning run on a
fielders choice hit by Rob Jones.
Offensive player of the game: Cody Trimm.
Defensive player of the game: John Steadman.
Tuesday, May 8: at Alexander
5 - Kendall 0
The Eagles faced the best pitcher in the Genesee Region and came away
with only 1 hit. Zach Leitten of Alexander faced only 23 batters. John
Steadman got the team's only hit, leading off the game. Leitten sat down
17 batters on strikeouts. Tim Steadman pitched a great game for the
Eagles allowing only 8 hits, 2 walks, and 7 strikeouts.
Offensive player of the game: John Steadman.
Defensive player of the game: Tim Steadman.
Monday, May 7: at
Oakfield-Alabama 12 - Kendall 2
Having not played since last Tuesday, the Eagles took a 2 run lead in
the top of the first inning. Oakfield answered with a run in the bottom
of the inning. Over the rest of the game, the Eagles just could not get
runners home. There were 12 runners stranded on base. John Steadman was
the designated hitter and was 2 for 4 with a double, an RBI, and scoring
a run. Cody Trimm was 3 for 4 with an RBI.
Offensive player of the game: John Steadman.
Defensive player of the game: Mark Driesel / Tim Steadman.
Tuesday, May 1: at Kendall 4 - Notre
Dame 3
Going to the bottom of the 6th inning the Eagles were behind 3 - 2. Cody
Trimm lead off with a double to left-center field. He advanced to third
on a ground out to second by Mike Sheffield. Ryan Mitchell's infield hit
to second resulted in an error and he was safe at first scoring Trimm
from third to tie the game at 3 runs. Mitchell advanced to second on
Tyler Schultz's ground out to the pitcher. Mitchell stole third and
scored the winning run on pinch hitter Zach Romano's single to right
field. Pitcher Tim Steadman, in the top of the seventh inning struck out
the next 3 Notre Dame batters for the win. Tim Steadman was the winning
pitcher with a complete game. He gave up 3 runs (0 earned), on 4 hits, 4
walks, and 13 strikeouts. Cody Trimm was 2 for 2 with a double, a walk,
and 2 RBIs.
Offensive player of the game: Ryan Mitchell.
Defensive player of the game: Tim Steadman.
Monday, April 30: at Kendall 7 - Wheatland-Chili 3
After spotting Wheatland-Chili a 3 - 0 lead, the Eagles answered with 4,
2, and 1 runs in the third, fourth, and fifth innings. Sophomore Mark
Driesel pitched a complete game for the win. He allowed 4 hits, 1 earned
run, 3 walks, and had 11 strikeouts. Senior Tim Steadman was 2 for 4
with a double, and scored 2 runs. John Steadman was 2 for 3. Mike
Sheffield was 1 for 3 with a double and 2 RBIs. Tyler Schultz was 1 for
3 with 2 RBIs.
Offensive player of the game: Tim Steadman.
Defensive player of the game: Mark Driesel.
Wednesday, April 23: Lyndonville 13 at Kendall 5
The Eagles gave up 4 runs in 3rd and 3 runs in the 4th innings and could
not fully recover. Pitcher Mike Sheffield pitched the first 3 innings
and Tyler Schultz completed the game. Many of Lyndonville's hit were
just out of our range and in the gaps. Seniors Tim Steadman and Devin
Schaefer were each 2 for 3 with doubles. Tim scored 3 runs. Tyler
Schultz also hit a double.
Offensive player of the game: Tim Steadman.
Defensive player of the game: Tyler Schultz.
Saturday, April 21: at Kendall 11 - Elba 5
After relieving the final 2 innings in the first game, John Steadman
started this game and pitched 6 innings for the win. He allowed 3 runs
on 3 hits, 4 walks, and 9 strikeouts. Tyler Schultz pitched the 7th
inning. Cody Trimm was 3 for 4 with a double, 1 stolen base, and 3 RBIs.
Tim Steadman was 2 for 4 with 2 stolen bases and 1 RBI.
Offensive player of the game: Joe Willis.
Defensive player of the game: John Steadman.
Saturday, April 21: at Kendall 8 - Byron-Bergen 5
Starting pitcher Senior Tim Steadman pitched 5 innings giving up 5 runs
(2 earned), 9 strikeouts, and 3 walks. Brother John finished up the
final 2 innings allowing 2 hits, 4 strikeouts and 1 walk. Senior Cody
Trimm went 2 for 3 with his second homerun in 2 days, scored 3 runs, and
had 2 RBIs. Senior Tyler Schultz went 2 for 3, with 2 stolen bases.
Offensive player of the game: Cody Trimm.
Defensive player of the game: Tim Steadman.
Friday, April 20: at Kendall 7 - Pembroke 0
In the first inning, Senior Cody Trimm hit a homerun with Devin Schaefer
and Scott Batty on for 3 runs. Next batter, Mike Sheffield also hit a
homer to take a 4 - 0 lead. Devin Schafer was 4 for 4 with 1 RBI. Scott
Batty had 2 hits. Trimm finished the day with 4 runs batted in. The
winning pitcher was Mike Sheffield: pitching 5 innings, allowed 4 hits,
5 walks, and 2 strikeouts. Junior Mike Love finished the final 2
innings.
Offensive player of the game: Devin Schafer.
Defensive player of the game: Mike Sheffield.
Thursday, April 19: at Kendall 7 - Holley 6
In the Varsity's first game of the season, Zach Romano had the game
winning hit and RBI in the bottom of the 7th with the bases loaded.
Scott Batty scored from third base for the winning run to end the game
and the celebration began.
Starting pitcher Mark Driesel delivered for 6 innings and John Steadman
pitched the 7th for the win. Scott Batty was 2 for 4 with 1 double. Cody
Trimm was 2 for 3 with 2 doubles. Zach Romano and Tim Steadman each had
2 RBIs.
Offensive Player of the Game: Zach Romano
Defensive Player of the Game:
John Steadman