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Farmers' Harvest

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Farmers' Harvest

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Farmers' Harvest

Senior pitcher Jaxon Erlinger throws a fastball in a game against Denton Ryan on Saturday, March 16. The Farmers commemorated their seniors before the game, which was a 7-5 win.

District dangers

Ruben Plascencia, Staff Writer April 4, 2024

To visually represent the varsity baseball team (6-15, 2-5) in 2024, it’d look like sound waves: the team has peaked with upsets and statement wins, but has also faced its fair share of divots. “There’s...

Junior Trenton Brantley pitches in a game against Plano East on Friday, March 15. The Farmers lost 5-0, splitting the series 1-1 with East.

Battling against odds

Ruben Plascencia, Staff Writer March 22, 2024

Rather than focusing on its 4-12 record (1-2 in district), the varsity baseball team is prioritizing a winner’s mentality and the strides made to start district play. The team continues the series...

Junior Jacob Gallegos anticipates the ball during the game against The Colony on Feb. 23.

Steep hills to climb

Ruben Plascencia, Staff Writer March 7, 2024

Facing a slow start to the season, the varsity baseball team stays hopeful at 3-6 with immediately tougher district series’ starting next week.  “I like where our pitching’s going,” head coach...

Shortstop Jacob Gallegos dives to touch first base and avoids being out in a game against The Colony on Friday, Feb. 23. The Farmers beat the Cougars 6-5, with Gallegos running in the walk-off hit.

Accepting the challenge

Ruben Plascencia, Staff Writer March 1, 2024

Locked into a district with state champion Flower Mound, among other contenders like Coppell and Hebron, the varsity baseball team embraces the role as the underdog.  “It’s the best feeling knowing...

Senior Trey Martin (6) throws a curve ball during the game against Rider High School on Thursday, Feb. 27.

Catching a new season

Anna Velazquez, Campus Life Editor March 5, 2020

With a [5-1] record, the baseball team seeks to maintain the same energy for the rest of the season. Despite setbacks due to the weather, the players have put in various hours of practice to focus on their...

Senior Dillon Flores prepares to hit the ball during a game against Marcus High School in April of 2019. Courtesy of Hannah Lancaster.

Catching his future

Joel Cortes, Staff Writer December 20, 2019

He watches as the batter steps onto the plate. The pitch is thrown and the batter swings. The ball flies through the air and over the field. His eyes spot the ball in the air through the harsh sunlight...

Baseball head coach Mike Campbell celebrates his 45-year career in coaching before the home game against Hebron on Tuesday, April 12.

Committing to coaching

Valerie Benzinger, Editor-in-Chief April 30, 2019

The sun sets slowly in the background as the Fighting Farmer baseball team lines up together on the field, brought out by head baseball coach Mike Campbell. The opposing team, the Hebron Hawks, is...

Senior Joey Rochette (2) heads to home plate in order to score a point for the Fighting Farmer baseball team at the home game against Hebron on Tuesday, April 16.

Striking out the year

Valerie Benzinger, Editor-in-Chief April 24, 2019

The Fighting Farmer baseball team has had an inconsistent season with an overall record of 13-15 after a loss against the Marcus Marauders on Tuesday, April 23 at Marcus. The team has experienced varying...

Senior Caleb Vuono (9) prepares to swing his bat at the home game against Hebron on Tuesday, April 16.

Throwing for perfection

Madison Ward, Managing Editor April 17, 2019

The sun shines down on the field as he brought his arm close to his chest to prepare for the next pitch. He breathes in and out. Finally, he releases the pitch throwing it to the catcher. “Strike...

Senior captain Caleb Vuono (9) practices pitching on Wednesday, March 6 during fourth period.

Baseball players work to have strong, united team

Yulyana Clemente, Staff Writer March 7, 2019

The baseball season has started and the team shows significant excitement for the upcoming games. Players will be able to display how hard they’ve prepared for the season in this weekend’s tournament...

Photo illustration by Noah Nielson.

Loading the bases

Noah Nielson, Staff Writer March 1, 2018

After finishing the first tournament 2-1 on Friday, Feb. 23, the baseball team maintains high aspirations of being successful all season long. The players wish to carry the momentum into later games this...

Senior Patrick Bethea practices batting during fourth period on Tuesday, April 25.

Baseball success carries team upward

Yulyana Clemente, Staff Writer May 4, 2017

The Fighting Farmer baseball team [20-9-1] will open up a three-game series against the Allen Eagles [20-10] at Allen's stadium on Friday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m. The second game will be a home game at noon...

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