By Jeremy Mason
Motlow Buzz
Reporter
LAVERGNE, Tenn. – Coach Dean Darnall and
the LaVergne Wolverines look to finish off the 2015 baseball strong and start
the 7AAA District Tournament with some momentum behind their backs.
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| LaVergne Baseball rallies together after big win. |
LaVergne
has had a very up-and-down season up to this point, with a district record of
7-7 and an overall record of 9-10. On April 22, the Wolverines started their
effort into a strong last part of the season as they defeated the Independence
Eagles by a score of 10-9 in extra innings.
“We
know how important it is to go into the tournament with some momentum.” Darnall
said. “I feel tonight was a great start to doing that.”
Jake
Hammond, who has committed to Morehead State, has been the unprecedented star
for the Wolverines. Hammond is batting .398 for the season, which is
outstanding for a high school kid. He also has posted 27 RBI’s and an OBP .429.
“I
just try and go out there every single game and give it to my all,” Hammonds
said. We put it on the line for each other, and that’s why I love this team, no
matter what our record is.”
"He
has really stepped up as a senior and been our vocal leader this year,” Darnall
added. “Win or lose he has always kept our team level headed and in good
spirits.”
With
the district tournament starting next week, Darnall wants to make sure his
players are in the right state of mind by making sure they know that next week
every team will be 0-0, and that anything can happen in the tournament.
LaVergne’s baseball team still uses last year’s early district tournament exit
after 21-10 in the regular season to have that chip on their shoulder and use
it as a source of motivation.
We feel
like we came up short last year, and we want to reverse that result this year,”
Darnall continued. “Tournament time will ultimately define this team, and we
are for the challenge.
The
challenge ahead for LaVergne’s baseball team as the season comes to a close are
going to be tall tasks for the Wolverines after being a very inconsistent team
most of the year. The Wolverines know how important it is to close out the
season strong and to go into the tournament riding high. Darnall said this is
“probably the most closely bonded” team he’s ever had. They’ve been willing to
go to war with each other, and they’re going to need more of that if they plan
on making a magical run in the upcoming postseason.
For
more information about LaVergne's baseball team and to see recent scores, visit
http://www.coacht.com/tennessee/inside/schedule.cfm?schoolid=587&seasonid=282&sportid=4&
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