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# | First Name | Last Name | Grade | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | AJ | Jones | 12 | 6'1 | 175 |
2 | Colin | Campbell | 11 | 5'10 | 170 |
3 | Blake | Schiller | 11 | 5'9 | 155 |
4 | Alex | Versheldon | 12 | 6'1 | 180 |
5 | Jack | Bogard | 10 | 5'6 | 160 |
6 | Nathan | Sherwood | 11 | 6' | 160 |
7 | Carson | Stipes | 12 | 6' | 175 |
8 | Chase | Rogers | 11 | 5'10 | 165 |
9 | Eli | Miller | 12 | 5'10" | 170 |
10 | Brady | Tanner | 12 | 5'11 | 175 |
12 | Shake | Speckert | 11 | 6'1 | 170 |
13 | Cruz | Harris | 11 | 6' | 185 |
14 | Andrew | Dierks | 11 | 6'3 | 180 |
16 | Wyatt | Unrein | 11 | 5'10 | 180 |
17 | Chase | Cradick | 12 | 6'2 | 180 |
18 | Evan | Moore | 11 | 5'10 | 160 |
20 | Dylan | Curtis | 12 | 6'7 | 175 |
21 | Laird | VanSciever | 12 | 5'11" | 170 |
22 | Jack | Hubbard | 12 | 6'3 | 180 |
23 | Matt | Junghans | 12 | 6'3 | 210 |
24 | Jake | Brettschneider | 12 | 6'4 | 190 |
25 | Karsen | Drummond | 12 | 6' | 190 |
28 | Derek | Chupp | 11 | 6'6 | 190 |
Kannon | Stamer | 11 |
#1 AJ Jones
NIC NAME: AJ
HOBBIES: WORK OUT, LISTEN TO MUSIC, HANG OUT WITH FRIENDS
MOST IMPRESSIVE PERSON I HAVE EVER MET: DEVIN WILLIAMS
PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: PLAY COLLEGE BASEBALL AT MARYVILLE. STUDY BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION/FINANCE
10 YEAR PLAN: SOMETHING IN SPORTS / JOB IN BUSINESS
FAVORITE SUBJECTS: MARKETING
TOUGHEST THING ABOUT BEING AN ATHLETE: MENTAL HEALTH
ADMIRED TEACHERS AT HOWELL; MRS. FREEDLINE, GRASER, HALLORAN, MR. KAATMAN
PERSON WHO HAS INFLUENCED ME THE MOST: MOM/DAD
MY MOTHER ALWAYS TAUGHT ME TO; LOVE EVERYONE
THE THING THAT STICKS WITH ME THAT MY DAD SAYS; DON’T LET SOMEONE TELL YOU CAN’T DO ANYTHING
MY MOST MEMORABLE BASEBALL EXPERIENCE; PLAYING BALL WITH MY BEST FRIENDS
NUMBER 1 HEIGHT 6'1 WEIGHT 175 POSITION OF GRADE 12
AJ did not start the first game last year but started every game after that in the outfield. He hit all year and set the table for our boppers. He will move to centerfield this year and looks to hit at the top of the order.
HOBBIES: WORK OUT, LISTEN TO MUSIC, HANG OUT WITH FRIENDS
MOST IMPRESSIVE PERSON I HAVE EVER MET: DEVIN WILLIAMS
PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: PLAY COLLEGE BASEBALL AT MARYVILLE. STUDY BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION/FINANCE
10 YEAR PLAN: SOMETHING IN SPORTS / JOB IN BUSINESS
FAVORITE SUBJECTS: MARKETING
TOUGHEST THING ABOUT BEING AN ATHLETE: MENTAL HEALTH
ADMIRED TEACHERS AT HOWELL; MRS. FREEDLINE, GRASER, HALLORAN, MR. KAATMAN
PERSON WHO HAS INFLUENCED ME THE MOST: MOM/DAD
MY MOTHER ALWAYS TAUGHT ME TO; LOVE EVERYONE
THE THING THAT STICKS WITH ME THAT MY DAD SAYS; DON’T LET SOMEONE TELL YOU CAN’T DO ANYTHING
MY MOST MEMORABLE BASEBALL EXPERIENCE; PLAYING BALL WITH MY BEST FRIENDS
NUMBER 1 HEIGHT 6'1 WEIGHT 175 POSITION OF GRADE 12
AJ did not start the first game last year but started every game after that in the outfield. He hit all year and set the table for our boppers. He will move to centerfield this year and looks to hit at the top of the order.
#2 Colin Campbell
NIC NAME: SOUP
HOBBIES: BASEBALL, GOLF, DECA
MOST IMPRESSIVE PERSON I HAVE EVER MET: PAUL GOLDSCHMIDT
PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: PLAY BASEBALL IN COLLEGE AND OR PURSUE FINANCE IN COLLEGE
10 YEAR PLAN: BEING A FINANCIAL MANAGER AND STARTING A FAMILY
FAVORITE SUBJECTS: MATH, HISTORY, BUSINESS
TOUGHEST THING ABOUT BEING AN ATHLETE: STAYING CONSISTENT ON AND OFF THE FIELD. ALWAYS GIVE YOUR ALL WHEN YOU MAY NOT FEEL LIKE IT
ADMIRED TEACHERS AT HOWELL; MR. WAYNE, MRS. GRASSER, MR. VANDEFRIFFE
PERSON WHO HAS INFLUENCED ME THE MOST: MY PARENTS
MY MOTHER ALWAYS TAUGHT ME TO; BE KIND EVEN WHEN YOU DON’T FEEL LIKE IT
THE THING THAT STICKS WITH ME THAT MY DAD SAYS; ALWAYS BE HUNGRY, HUMBLE, AND HERE
MY MOST MEMORABLE BASEBALL EXPERIENCE; THROWING A 1 HITTER AT TROY LAST YEAR, GOING A COMPLETE GAME SHUTOUT
NUMBER 2 HEIGHT 5’11 WEIGHT 170 POSITION UT GRADE 11
COLIN HAS IMPRESSED THIS OFFSEASON AND IS COMPETING FOR TIME AT 3RD BASE. HE ALSO CAN FILL IN AT ANY OF THE OTHER INFIELD SPOTS. HE HAS A BRIGHT FUTURE ON THE MOUND AS WELL
HOBBIES: BASEBALL, GOLF, DECA
MOST IMPRESSIVE PERSON I HAVE EVER MET: PAUL GOLDSCHMIDT
PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: PLAY BASEBALL IN COLLEGE AND OR PURSUE FINANCE IN COLLEGE
10 YEAR PLAN: BEING A FINANCIAL MANAGER AND STARTING A FAMILY
FAVORITE SUBJECTS: MATH, HISTORY, BUSINESS
TOUGHEST THING ABOUT BEING AN ATHLETE: STAYING CONSISTENT ON AND OFF THE FIELD. ALWAYS GIVE YOUR ALL WHEN YOU MAY NOT FEEL LIKE IT
ADMIRED TEACHERS AT HOWELL; MR. WAYNE, MRS. GRASSER, MR. VANDEFRIFFE
PERSON WHO HAS INFLUENCED ME THE MOST: MY PARENTS
MY MOTHER ALWAYS TAUGHT ME TO; BE KIND EVEN WHEN YOU DON’T FEEL LIKE IT
THE THING THAT STICKS WITH ME THAT MY DAD SAYS; ALWAYS BE HUNGRY, HUMBLE, AND HERE
MY MOST MEMORABLE BASEBALL EXPERIENCE; THROWING A 1 HITTER AT TROY LAST YEAR, GOING A COMPLETE GAME SHUTOUT
NUMBER 2 HEIGHT 5’11 WEIGHT 170 POSITION UT GRADE 11
COLIN HAS IMPRESSED THIS OFFSEASON AND IS COMPETING FOR TIME AT 3RD BASE. HE ALSO CAN FILL IN AT ANY OF THE OTHER INFIELD SPOTS. HE HAS A BRIGHT FUTURE ON THE MOUND AS WELL
#3 Blake Schiller
NIC NAME SCHILLER
HOBBIES; BASEBALL AND FOOTBALL
MOST IMPRESSIVE PERSON I HAVE EVER MET; POST MALONE
PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL; WANT TO PLAY COLLEGE BASEBALL AND MAJOR IN MARKETING
10-YEAR PLAN ; HAVE A SUCCESSFUL CAREER AND HAVE A FAMILY
FAVORITE SUBJECT(S); ELA AND NET SPORTS
TOUGHEST THING ABOUT BEING AN ATHLETE ; SHOWING UP ON THE DAYS YOU REALLY DON’T WANT TO
ADMIRED TEACHER(S) AT FHHS; COACH MUENCH
PERSON WHO HAS INFLUENCED ME THE MOST: MY DAD
MY MOTHER ALWAYS TAUGHT ME TO; KEEP A GOOD SENSE OF HUMOR
WHAT MY DAD HAS IMPRESSED UPON ME; STAY OUT OF YOUR HEAD
MY MOST MEMORABLE BASEBALL EXPERIENCE; MY MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WAS COMING BACK FROM LOSING
9-0 AND WINNING THE CHAMPIONSHIP 16-9 IN IOWA
NUMBER 3 HEIGHT 5’7 WEIGHT 165 POSITIONS OF YEAR 11
BLAKE IS PROBABLY THE FASTEST GUY ON OUR VARSITY. HE IS IN GREAT SHAPE AND IS BATTLING FOR PLAYING TIME IN THE OUTFIELD. IF HE IS NOT STARTING HE WOULD BE OUR COURTESTY RUNNER FOR SURE
HOBBIES; BASEBALL AND FOOTBALL
MOST IMPRESSIVE PERSON I HAVE EVER MET; POST MALONE
PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL; WANT TO PLAY COLLEGE BASEBALL AND MAJOR IN MARKETING
10-YEAR PLAN ; HAVE A SUCCESSFUL CAREER AND HAVE A FAMILY
FAVORITE SUBJECT(S); ELA AND NET SPORTS
TOUGHEST THING ABOUT BEING AN ATHLETE ; SHOWING UP ON THE DAYS YOU REALLY DON’T WANT TO
ADMIRED TEACHER(S) AT FHHS; COACH MUENCH
PERSON WHO HAS INFLUENCED ME THE MOST: MY DAD
MY MOTHER ALWAYS TAUGHT ME TO; KEEP A GOOD SENSE OF HUMOR
WHAT MY DAD HAS IMPRESSED UPON ME; STAY OUT OF YOUR HEAD
MY MOST MEMORABLE BASEBALL EXPERIENCE; MY MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WAS COMING BACK FROM LOSING
9-0 AND WINNING THE CHAMPIONSHIP 16-9 IN IOWA
NUMBER 3 HEIGHT 5’7 WEIGHT 165 POSITIONS OF YEAR 11
BLAKE IS PROBABLY THE FASTEST GUY ON OUR VARSITY. HE IS IN GREAT SHAPE AND IS BATTLING FOR PLAYING TIME IN THE OUTFIELD. IF HE IS NOT STARTING HE WOULD BE OUR COURTESTY RUNNER FOR SURE
#4 Alex Versheldon
NIC NAME: SHELLY
HOBBIES: GOLF AND FISHING
MOST IMPRESSIVE PERSON I HAVE EVER MET: MICHAEL JORDAN
PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: PLAY BALL IN COLLEGE AND BE AN ENGINEER
10 YEAR PLAN: BE AN ENGINEER
FAVORITE SUBJECTS: SCIENCE
TOUGHEST THING ABOUT BEING AN ATHLETE: DEALING WITH FAILURE
ADMIRED TEACHERS AT HOWELL; MR. MUENCH
PERSON WHO HAS INFLUENCED ME THE MOST: GRANDPA
MY MOTHER ALWAYS TAUGHT ME TO; TREAT OTHERS HOW YOU WANT TO BE TREATED
THE THING THAT STICKS WITH ME THAT MY DAD SAYS; KEEP WORKING
MY MOST MEMORABLE BASEBALL EXPERIENCE; THROWING A NO-NO
NUMBER 4 HEIGHT 6’1 WEIGHT 200 POSITION LHP/DH GRADE 12
ALEX WAS HURT LAST YEAR SO WAS NOT ABLE TO PLAY FOR OUR VARSITY AS A JUNIOR. HE HAS FULLY RECOVERED AND HAS WORKED HIS TAIL OFF AND IS NOW IN THE 90’S FROM THE LEFT SIDE. HE IS BEING RECRUITED FROM A NUMBER OF SCHOOLS
HOBBIES: GOLF AND FISHING
MOST IMPRESSIVE PERSON I HAVE EVER MET: MICHAEL JORDAN
PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: PLAY BALL IN COLLEGE AND BE AN ENGINEER
10 YEAR PLAN: BE AN ENGINEER
FAVORITE SUBJECTS: SCIENCE
TOUGHEST THING ABOUT BEING AN ATHLETE: DEALING WITH FAILURE
ADMIRED TEACHERS AT HOWELL; MR. MUENCH
PERSON WHO HAS INFLUENCED ME THE MOST: GRANDPA
MY MOTHER ALWAYS TAUGHT ME TO; TREAT OTHERS HOW YOU WANT TO BE TREATED
THE THING THAT STICKS WITH ME THAT MY DAD SAYS; KEEP WORKING
MY MOST MEMORABLE BASEBALL EXPERIENCE; THROWING A NO-NO
NUMBER 4 HEIGHT 6’1 WEIGHT 200 POSITION LHP/DH GRADE 12
ALEX WAS HURT LAST YEAR SO WAS NOT ABLE TO PLAY FOR OUR VARSITY AS A JUNIOR. HE HAS FULLY RECOVERED AND HAS WORKED HIS TAIL OFF AND IS NOW IN THE 90’S FROM THE LEFT SIDE. HE IS BEING RECRUITED FROM A NUMBER OF SCHOOLS
#5 Jack Bogard
NAME: JACK BOGARD
HOBBIES: FISHING, HUNTING, GAMBLING
MOST IMPRESSIVE PERSON I HAVE EVER MET: COACH P
PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: PLAY BASEBALL
10 YEAR PLAN: PLAY BASEBALL THEN WORK IN SALES
FAVORITE SUBJECTS: STUDY HALL
TOUGHEST THING ABOUT BEING AN ATHLETE: EATING ENOUGH
ADMIRED TEACHERS AT HOWELL; FORTNER
PERSON WHO HAS INFLUENCED ME THE MOST: MY POPS
MY MOTHER ALWAYS TAUGHT ME TO; BE KIND
THE THING THAT STICKS WITH ME THAT MY DAD SAYS; BE SMART
MY MOST MEMORABLE BASEBALL EXPERIENCE; WINNING PBR CUP THIS FALL
NUMBER 5 HEIGHT 5’9 WEIGHT 172 POSITION SS GRADE 10
Jack was brought up to the varsity last year and ended up starting for us at Short. He is a very toolsy short stop and looks to have a great career for us in the years to come.
HOBBIES: FISHING, HUNTING, GAMBLING
MOST IMPRESSIVE PERSON I HAVE EVER MET: COACH P
PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: PLAY BASEBALL
10 YEAR PLAN: PLAY BASEBALL THEN WORK IN SALES
FAVORITE SUBJECTS: STUDY HALL
TOUGHEST THING ABOUT BEING AN ATHLETE: EATING ENOUGH
ADMIRED TEACHERS AT HOWELL; FORTNER
PERSON WHO HAS INFLUENCED ME THE MOST: MY POPS
MY MOTHER ALWAYS TAUGHT ME TO; BE KIND
THE THING THAT STICKS WITH ME THAT MY DAD SAYS; BE SMART
MY MOST MEMORABLE BASEBALL EXPERIENCE; WINNING PBR CUP THIS FALL
NUMBER 5 HEIGHT 5’9 WEIGHT 172 POSITION SS GRADE 10
Jack was brought up to the varsity last year and ended up starting for us at Short. He is a very toolsy short stop and looks to have a great career for us in the years to come.
#6 Nathan Sherwood
NIC NAME: SHERWOOD, NATE
HOBBIES: FISHING
MOST IMPRESSIVE PERSON I HAVE EVER MET: BRYCE HARPER
PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: BASEBALL OR TRADE SCHOOL
10 YEAR PLAN: GET A GOOD JOB
FAVORITE SUBJECTS: CHEMISTRY
TOUGHEST THING ABOUT BEING AN ATHLETE: TIME MANAGEMENT
ADMIRED TEACHERS AT HOWELL; COACH FORTNER
PERSON WHO HAS INFLUENCED ME THE MOST: COACH PERKINS
MY MOTHER ALWAYS TAUGHT ME TO; NEVER GIVE UP
THE THING THAT STICKS WITH ME THAT MY DAD SAYS; BE
CAREFUL
MY MOST MEMORABLE BASEBALL EXPERIENCE; PLAYING WITH THE FRANCIS HOWELL VIKINGS
NUMBER 6 HEIGHT 6’1 WEIGHT 165 POSITION UT GRADE 11
THIS IS NATES’ FIRST YEAR ON THE VARSITY AND LOOKS TO BE A VALUABLE BACKUP ANYWHERE IN THE INFIELD. HE ALSO IS A LEFT HANDED HITTER THAT COULD HELP US OFF THE BENCH.
HOBBIES: FISHING
MOST IMPRESSIVE PERSON I HAVE EVER MET: BRYCE HARPER
PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: BASEBALL OR TRADE SCHOOL
10 YEAR PLAN: GET A GOOD JOB
FAVORITE SUBJECTS: CHEMISTRY
TOUGHEST THING ABOUT BEING AN ATHLETE: TIME MANAGEMENT
ADMIRED TEACHERS AT HOWELL; COACH FORTNER
PERSON WHO HAS INFLUENCED ME THE MOST: COACH PERKINS
MY MOTHER ALWAYS TAUGHT ME TO; NEVER GIVE UP
THE THING THAT STICKS WITH ME THAT MY DAD SAYS; BE
CAREFUL
MY MOST MEMORABLE BASEBALL EXPERIENCE; PLAYING WITH THE FRANCIS HOWELL VIKINGS
NUMBER 6 HEIGHT 6’1 WEIGHT 165 POSITION UT GRADE 11
THIS IS NATES’ FIRST YEAR ON THE VARSITY AND LOOKS TO BE A VALUABLE BACKUP ANYWHERE IN THE INFIELD. HE ALSO IS A LEFT HANDED HITTER THAT COULD HELP US OFF THE BENCH.
#7 Carson Stipes
NIC NAME STIPES
HOBBIES BASEBALL, WORK, SPENDING TIME WITH MY FAMILY
MOST IMPRESSIVE PERSON I HAVE EVER MET; TREVOR ROSENTHAL
PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL ATTEND MOBERLY AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO PLAY BASEBALL AND STUDY FINANCE
10-YEAR PLAN TAKE OVER MY DADS COMPANY
FAVORITE SUBJECT(S); HISTORY
TOUGHEST THING ABOUT BEING AN ATHLETE ; BATTLING ADVERSITY
ADMIRED TEACHER(S) AT FHHS; MR. STROH
PERSON WHO HAS INFLUENCED ME THE MOST: MY DAD / ELLIOT STIPES
MY MOTHER ALWAYS TAUGHT ME TO; TO BE KIND EVEN WHEN PEOPLE AREN’T
WHAT MY DAD HAS IMPRESSED UPON ME; GET COMFTORABLE BEING UNCOMFTORABLE
MY MOST MEMORABLE BASEBALL EXPERIENCE; MY FIRST EVER HOME RUN
NUMBER 7 HEIGHT 6’1 WEIGHT 185 POSITIONS 1B YEAR 12
CARSON MADE THE VARSITY THIS YEAR DUE TO HIS HARD WORK AND ADDED STRENGTH. HE IS COMPETING FOR TIME AT 1ST BASE. HE WILL CONTINUE HIS CAREER AT MOBERLY
HOBBIES BASEBALL, WORK, SPENDING TIME WITH MY FAMILY
MOST IMPRESSIVE PERSON I HAVE EVER MET; TREVOR ROSENTHAL
PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL ATTEND MOBERLY AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO PLAY BASEBALL AND STUDY FINANCE
10-YEAR PLAN TAKE OVER MY DADS COMPANY
FAVORITE SUBJECT(S); HISTORY
TOUGHEST THING ABOUT BEING AN ATHLETE ; BATTLING ADVERSITY
ADMIRED TEACHER(S) AT FHHS; MR. STROH
PERSON WHO HAS INFLUENCED ME THE MOST: MY DAD / ELLIOT STIPES
MY MOTHER ALWAYS TAUGHT ME TO; TO BE KIND EVEN WHEN PEOPLE AREN’T
WHAT MY DAD HAS IMPRESSED UPON ME; GET COMFTORABLE BEING UNCOMFTORABLE
MY MOST MEMORABLE BASEBALL EXPERIENCE; MY FIRST EVER HOME RUN
NUMBER 7 HEIGHT 6’1 WEIGHT 185 POSITIONS 1B YEAR 12
CARSON MADE THE VARSITY THIS YEAR DUE TO HIS HARD WORK AND ADDED STRENGTH. HE IS COMPETING FOR TIME AT 1ST BASE. HE WILL CONTINUE HIS CAREER AT MOBERLY
#8 Chase Rogers
NIC NAME: C-ROG
HOBBIES: HANGING WITH FRIENDS, LIFTING
MOST IMPRESSIVE PERSON I HAVE EVER MET: MY YOUNGER BROTHER
PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: PLAY IN THE MLB
10 YEAR PLAN: NONE LISTED YET
FAVORITE SUBJECTS: GYM, EARTH SCIENCE
TOUGHEST THING ABOUT BEING AN ATHLETE: MENTALITY, DISCIPLINE, THE WORK YOU PUT IN THAT NOBODY SEES
ADMIRED TEACHERS AT HOWELL; MR. ORF, AND KYSER
PERSON WHO HAS INFLUENCED ME THE MOST: MY DAD
MY MOTHER ALWAYS TAUGHT ME TO; EAT MY VEGETABLES
THE THING THAT STICKS WITH ME THAT MY DAD SAYS; I LOVE YOU
MY MOST MEMORABLE BASEBALL EXPERIENCE; HITTING MY FIRST HOME RUN
NUMBER 8 HEIGHT 5’11 WEIGHT 175 POSITION UT GRADE 11
CHASE IS A VERSATILE PLAYER AND IS IN COMPETITION AT ALL THE INFIELD SPOTS. HE HAS REALL GOTTEN STRONGER AND SPENT TIME IN THE WEIGHT ROOM WHICH REALL SHOWS. WE LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING HIM FOR THE NEXT 2 YEARS
HOBBIES: HANGING WITH FRIENDS, LIFTING
MOST IMPRESSIVE PERSON I HAVE EVER MET: MY YOUNGER BROTHER
PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: PLAY IN THE MLB
10 YEAR PLAN: NONE LISTED YET
FAVORITE SUBJECTS: GYM, EARTH SCIENCE
TOUGHEST THING ABOUT BEING AN ATHLETE: MENTALITY, DISCIPLINE, THE WORK YOU PUT IN THAT NOBODY SEES
ADMIRED TEACHERS AT HOWELL; MR. ORF, AND KYSER
PERSON WHO HAS INFLUENCED ME THE MOST: MY DAD
MY MOTHER ALWAYS TAUGHT ME TO; EAT MY VEGETABLES
THE THING THAT STICKS WITH ME THAT MY DAD SAYS; I LOVE YOU
MY MOST MEMORABLE BASEBALL EXPERIENCE; HITTING MY FIRST HOME RUN
NUMBER 8 HEIGHT 5’11 WEIGHT 175 POSITION UT GRADE 11
CHASE IS A VERSATILE PLAYER AND IS IN COMPETITION AT ALL THE INFIELD SPOTS. HE HAS REALL GOTTEN STRONGER AND SPENT TIME IN THE WEIGHT ROOM WHICH REALL SHOWS. WE LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING HIM FOR THE NEXT 2 YEARS
#9 Eli Miller
NIC NAME: MILLER TIME
HOBBIES: BASEBALL, READING
MOST IMPRESSIVE PERSON I HAVE EVER MET: MY DAD
PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: PLAYING BASEBALL AT SCCC
10 YEAR PLAN: HAVE A FAMILY OF MY OWN
FAVORITE SUBJECTS: MATH
TOUGHEST THING ABOUT BEING AN ATHLETE: THE GRIND DAY IN AND DAY OUT
ADMIRED TEACHERS AT HOWELL; KEVIN STROH
PERSON WHO HAS INFLUENCED ME THE MOST: MY PARENTS
MY MOTHER ALWAYS TAUGHT ME TO; USE MY MANNERS AND KICK BUTT IN EVERYTHING IN LIFE
THE THING THAT STICKS WITH ME THAT MY DAD SAYS; THE GRIND NEVER STOPS, YOU GOT TO LOVE IT
MY MOST MEMORABLE BASEBALL EXPERIENCE; PLAYING LEFTY BASEBALL WHILE WAITING FOR GAMES TO FINISH UP
NUMBER 9 HEIGHT 5’10 WEIGHT 190 POSITION C/3B GRADE 12
ELI IS THE THIRD BROTHER TO PLAY FOR THE VIKINGS. HE IS ANOTHER GUY THAT HAS LIVED IN THE WEIGHT ROOM AND IS A VERY STRONG DUDE RIGHT NOW. HE LOOKS TO BE OUR STARTING CATCHER AND IS VERY CAPABLE TO PLAY 3RD BASE. HE IS COMMITTED TO PLAY BASEBALL AT SAINT CHARLES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
HOBBIES: BASEBALL, READING
MOST IMPRESSIVE PERSON I HAVE EVER MET: MY DAD
PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: PLAYING BASEBALL AT SCCC
10 YEAR PLAN: HAVE A FAMILY OF MY OWN
FAVORITE SUBJECTS: MATH
TOUGHEST THING ABOUT BEING AN ATHLETE: THE GRIND DAY IN AND DAY OUT
ADMIRED TEACHERS AT HOWELL; KEVIN STROH
PERSON WHO HAS INFLUENCED ME THE MOST: MY PARENTS
MY MOTHER ALWAYS TAUGHT ME TO; USE MY MANNERS AND KICK BUTT IN EVERYTHING IN LIFE
THE THING THAT STICKS WITH ME THAT MY DAD SAYS; THE GRIND NEVER STOPS, YOU GOT TO LOVE IT
MY MOST MEMORABLE BASEBALL EXPERIENCE; PLAYING LEFTY BASEBALL WHILE WAITING FOR GAMES TO FINISH UP
NUMBER 9 HEIGHT 5’10 WEIGHT 190 POSITION C/3B GRADE 12
ELI IS THE THIRD BROTHER TO PLAY FOR THE VIKINGS. HE IS ANOTHER GUY THAT HAS LIVED IN THE WEIGHT ROOM AND IS A VERY STRONG DUDE RIGHT NOW. HE LOOKS TO BE OUR STARTING CATCHER AND IS VERY CAPABLE TO PLAY 3RD BASE. HE IS COMMITTED TO PLAY BASEBALL AT SAINT CHARLES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
#10 Brady Tanner
NIC NAME: BT
HOBBIES: PLAYING SPORTS
MOST IMPRESSIVE PERSON I HAVE EVER MET: MY MOM
PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: PLAY COLLEGE BASEBALL AT INDIANA STATE
10 YEAR PLAN: GET DRAFTED AND START A BUSINESS
FAVORITE SUBJECTS: HISTORY
TOUGHEST THING ABOUT BEING AN ATHLETE: BALANCING SCHOOL AND YOUR SPORT
ADMIRED TEACHERS AT HOWELL; CISSELL, MRS. HALLORAN, COACH SMITH, STOLT
PERSON WHO HAS INFLUENCED ME THE MOST: MY POPS AND DAVID WIGGINS
MY MOTHER ALWAYS TAUGHT ME TO; TO BE RESPECTFUL
THE THING THAT STICKS WITH ME THAT MY DAD SAYS; BE COACHABLE AND WORK HARD
MY MOST MEMORABLE BASEBALL EXPERIENCE; GOING TO STATE MY SOPHOMORE YEAR
NUMBER 10 HEIGHT 5’9 WEIGHT 185 POSITION 2B GRADE 12
BRADY HAS STARTED OVER 80 GAMES IN A ROW FOR THE VIKINGS. HE IS A LEFT HANDED HITTING SECOND BASEMEN AND LOOKS TO BE ONE OF OUR LEADERS DURING THIS CAMPAIGN. HE HAS MANY POSTSEASON HONORS INCLUDING ALL STATE . HE WILL CONTINUE HIS CAREER AT INDIANA STATE.
HOBBIES: PLAYING SPORTS
MOST IMPRESSIVE PERSON I HAVE EVER MET: MY MOM
PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: PLAY COLLEGE BASEBALL AT INDIANA STATE
10 YEAR PLAN: GET DRAFTED AND START A BUSINESS
FAVORITE SUBJECTS: HISTORY
TOUGHEST THING ABOUT BEING AN ATHLETE: BALANCING SCHOOL AND YOUR SPORT
ADMIRED TEACHERS AT HOWELL; CISSELL, MRS. HALLORAN, COACH SMITH, STOLT
PERSON WHO HAS INFLUENCED ME THE MOST: MY POPS AND DAVID WIGGINS
MY MOTHER ALWAYS TAUGHT ME TO; TO BE RESPECTFUL
THE THING THAT STICKS WITH ME THAT MY DAD SAYS; BE COACHABLE AND WORK HARD
MY MOST MEMORABLE BASEBALL EXPERIENCE; GOING TO STATE MY SOPHOMORE YEAR
NUMBER 10 HEIGHT 5’9 WEIGHT 185 POSITION 2B GRADE 12
BRADY HAS STARTED OVER 80 GAMES IN A ROW FOR THE VIKINGS. HE IS A LEFT HANDED HITTING SECOND BASEMEN AND LOOKS TO BE ONE OF OUR LEADERS DURING THIS CAMPAIGN. HE HAS MANY POSTSEASON HONORS INCLUDING ALL STATE . HE WILL CONTINUE HIS CAREER AT INDIANA STATE.
#12 Shake Speckert
NIC NAME: SHAKE
HOBBIES: VIDEO GAMES
MOST IMPRESSIVE PERSON I HAVE EVER MET: MY DAD
PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: BASEBALL
10 YEAR PLAN: BASEBALL
FAVORITE SUBJECTS: PE
TOUGHEST THING ABOUT BEING AN ATHLETE: TIME MANAGEMENT
ADMIRED TEACHERS AT HOWELL; MIKE MUENCH
PERSON WHO HAS INFLUENCED ME THE MOST: MY BROTHERS DAN SPECKERT AND TODD MUELLER
MY MOTHER ALWAYS TAUGHT ME TO; IF YOU DON’T HAVE NOTHING NICE TO SAY DON’T SAY ANYTHING AT ALL
THE THING THAT STICKS WITH ME THAT MY DAD SAYS; DON’T BE A DINOSAUR (SUCKASORIOUS)
MY MOST MEMORABLE BASEBALL EXPERIENCE; WINNING THE INDIANA ABC CHAMPIONSHIP
NUMBER 12 HEIGHT 5’10 WEIGHT 194 POSITION OF/P GRADE 11
SHAKE STARTED LAST FOR US IN THE OUTFIELD AND DID WELL AT THE PLATE. HE DID NOT PITCH THAT MUCH LAST YEAR BUT HAS MADE BIG STRIDES ON THE MOUND AND HIS VELO HAS GONE WAY UP DUE TO HIS HARD WORK IN THE OFFSEASON. SHAKE WILL CONTRIBUTE FOR THE VIKINGS IN MANY WAYS
HOBBIES: VIDEO GAMES
MOST IMPRESSIVE PERSON I HAVE EVER MET: MY DAD
PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: BASEBALL
10 YEAR PLAN: BASEBALL
FAVORITE SUBJECTS: PE
TOUGHEST THING ABOUT BEING AN ATHLETE: TIME MANAGEMENT
ADMIRED TEACHERS AT HOWELL; MIKE MUENCH
PERSON WHO HAS INFLUENCED ME THE MOST: MY BROTHERS DAN SPECKERT AND TODD MUELLER
MY MOTHER ALWAYS TAUGHT ME TO; IF YOU DON’T HAVE NOTHING NICE TO SAY DON’T SAY ANYTHING AT ALL
THE THING THAT STICKS WITH ME THAT MY DAD SAYS; DON’T BE A DINOSAUR (SUCKASORIOUS)
MY MOST MEMORABLE BASEBALL EXPERIENCE; WINNING THE INDIANA ABC CHAMPIONSHIP
NUMBER 12 HEIGHT 5’10 WEIGHT 194 POSITION OF/P GRADE 11
SHAKE STARTED LAST FOR US IN THE OUTFIELD AND DID WELL AT THE PLATE. HE DID NOT PITCH THAT MUCH LAST YEAR BUT HAS MADE BIG STRIDES ON THE MOUND AND HIS VELO HAS GONE WAY UP DUE TO HIS HARD WORK IN THE OFFSEASON. SHAKE WILL CONTRIBUTE FOR THE VIKINGS IN MANY WAYS
#13 Cruz Harris
NIC NAME: CRUZ
HOBBIES: WORKOUT, GOLF, HANG WITH FRIENDS
MOST IMPRESSIVE PERSON I HAVE EVER MET: MY MOM
PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: EITHER CONTINUE PLAYING BASEBALL SOMEWHERE OR ATTEND MIZZOU FOR BUSINESS
10 YEAR PLAN: BUSINESS ENTREPRENUERSHIP
FAVORITE SUBJECTS: MARKETING
TOUGHEST THING ABOUT BEING AN ATHLETE: MENTAL TOUGHNESS
ADMIRED TEACHERS AT HOWELL; MR. MUENCH, MRS. FREEDLINE
PERSON WHO HAS INFLUENCED ME THE MOST: MOM
MY MOTHER ALWAYS TAUGHT ME TO; BE RESPECTFUL TO EVERYONE
THE THING THAT STICKS WITH ME THAT MY DAD SAYS; NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR HARDEST OBSTACLES
MY MOST MEMORABLE BASEBALL EXPERIENCE; LAST YEARS OUT OF TOWN SUMMER TOURNAMENTS
NUMBER 13 HEIGHT 5’10 WEIGHT 177 POSITION P,OF GRADE 11
CRUZ IS NOW ON THE SHELF AND IS BATTLING BACK. HE WAS ONE OF THE BEST PLAYERS ON THE JV LAST YEAR. HE CAN SWING IT AND IS A VALUABLE LEFTY ON THE MOUND. WE LOOK FORWARD TO GETTING HIM HEALTHY FOR THIS YEAR.
HOBBIES: WORKOUT, GOLF, HANG WITH FRIENDS
MOST IMPRESSIVE PERSON I HAVE EVER MET: MY MOM
PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: EITHER CONTINUE PLAYING BASEBALL SOMEWHERE OR ATTEND MIZZOU FOR BUSINESS
10 YEAR PLAN: BUSINESS ENTREPRENUERSHIP
FAVORITE SUBJECTS: MARKETING
TOUGHEST THING ABOUT BEING AN ATHLETE: MENTAL TOUGHNESS
ADMIRED TEACHERS AT HOWELL; MR. MUENCH, MRS. FREEDLINE
PERSON WHO HAS INFLUENCED ME THE MOST: MOM
MY MOTHER ALWAYS TAUGHT ME TO; BE RESPECTFUL TO EVERYONE
THE THING THAT STICKS WITH ME THAT MY DAD SAYS; NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR HARDEST OBSTACLES
MY MOST MEMORABLE BASEBALL EXPERIENCE; LAST YEARS OUT OF TOWN SUMMER TOURNAMENTS
NUMBER 13 HEIGHT 5’10 WEIGHT 177 POSITION P,OF GRADE 11
CRUZ IS NOW ON THE SHELF AND IS BATTLING BACK. HE WAS ONE OF THE BEST PLAYERS ON THE JV LAST YEAR. HE CAN SWING IT AND IS A VALUABLE LEFTY ON THE MOUND. WE LOOK FORWARD TO GETTING HIM HEALTHY FOR THIS YEAR.
#14 Andrew Dierks
NIC NAME: DIERKS
HOBBIES: MLB THE SHOW, BASKETBALL
MOST IMPRESSIVE PERSON I HAVE EVER MET: COACH FORTNER
PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: PLAY COLLEGE BASEBALL
10 YEAR PLAN: PLAY BASEBALL AS LONG AS POSSIBLE
FAVORITE SUBJECTS: PE
TOUGHEST THING ABOUT BEING AN ATHLETE: STAYING CONSISTANT
ADMIRED TEACHERS AT HOWELL; COACH FORTNER
PERSON WHO HAS INFLUENCED ME THE MOST: COACH P
MY MOTHER ALWAYS TAUGHT ME TO; STAY KIND
THE THING THAT STICKS WITH ME THAT MY DAD SAYS; DON’T
LOSE YOUR WATER BOTTLE
MY MOST MEMORABLE BASEBALL EXPERIENCE; PITCHING IN DISTRICTS
NUMBER 14 HEIGHT 6’3 WEIGHT 192 POSITION LHP GRADE 11
DREW THREW FOR US OUT OF THE PEN LAST YEAR AS A SOPHOMORE AND EXPERIENCED GREAT SUCCESS AS HE BROKE OUR SCHOOL RECORD FOR SAVES. WE ARE HOPING THAT HIS SUCCESS WILL FOLLOW HIM THE NEXT 2 YEARS. DREW IS COMMITTED TO ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY.
HOBBIES: MLB THE SHOW, BASKETBALL
MOST IMPRESSIVE PERSON I HAVE EVER MET: COACH FORTNER
PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: PLAY COLLEGE BASEBALL
10 YEAR PLAN: PLAY BASEBALL AS LONG AS POSSIBLE
FAVORITE SUBJECTS: PE
TOUGHEST THING ABOUT BEING AN ATHLETE: STAYING CONSISTANT
ADMIRED TEACHERS AT HOWELL; COACH FORTNER
PERSON WHO HAS INFLUENCED ME THE MOST: COACH P
MY MOTHER ALWAYS TAUGHT ME TO; STAY KIND
THE THING THAT STICKS WITH ME THAT MY DAD SAYS; DON’T
LOSE YOUR WATER BOTTLE
MY MOST MEMORABLE BASEBALL EXPERIENCE; PITCHING IN DISTRICTS
NUMBER 14 HEIGHT 6’3 WEIGHT 192 POSITION LHP GRADE 11
DREW THREW FOR US OUT OF THE PEN LAST YEAR AS A SOPHOMORE AND EXPERIENCED GREAT SUCCESS AS HE BROKE OUR SCHOOL RECORD FOR SAVES. WE ARE HOPING THAT HIS SUCCESS WILL FOLLOW HIM THE NEXT 2 YEARS. DREW IS COMMITTED TO ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY.
#16 Wyatt Unrein
NIC NAME: GRIZZ
HOBBIES: HUNTING, FISHING, PLAYING GUITAR
MOST IMPRESSIVE PERSON I HAVE EVER MET: ME
PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL; GO TO COLLEGE AND GET EITHER MY PILOTS LICENSE OR BE AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
10 YEAR PLAN: LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST AND MAKE MONEY
FAVORITE SUBJECTS: MATH AND SCIENCE
TOUGHEST THING ABOUT BEING AN ATHLETE: DEDICATION AND SELF DISCIPLINE
ADMIRED TEACHERS AT HOWELL; MR. MILLER AND MR. WILLIAMS
PERSON WHO HAS INFLUENCED ME THE MOST: MY DAD
MY MOTHER ALWAYS TAUGHT ME TO; DO MY BEST IN SCHOOL AND BE CLEAN
THE THING THAT STICKS WITH ME THAT MY DAD SAYS; IMPRESS YOURSELF EVERY DAY
MY MOST MEMORABLE BASEBALL EXPERIENCE; HITTING A 380 FOOT HOME RUN WITH A WOOD BAT IN IOWA
NUMBER 16 HEIGHT 5’10 WEIGHT 205 POSITION C GRADE 12
WYATT HAS WORKED VERY HARD IN THE OFF SEASON HE SPENT A LOT OF TIME CATCHING OUR PITCHERS. HE IS IN A COMPETITION FOR PLAYING TIME BEHIND THE DISH
HOBBIES: HUNTING, FISHING, PLAYING GUITAR
MOST IMPRESSIVE PERSON I HAVE EVER MET: ME
PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL; GO TO COLLEGE AND GET EITHER MY PILOTS LICENSE OR BE AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
10 YEAR PLAN: LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST AND MAKE MONEY
FAVORITE SUBJECTS: MATH AND SCIENCE
TOUGHEST THING ABOUT BEING AN ATHLETE: DEDICATION AND SELF DISCIPLINE
ADMIRED TEACHERS AT HOWELL; MR. MILLER AND MR. WILLIAMS
PERSON WHO HAS INFLUENCED ME THE MOST: MY DAD
MY MOTHER ALWAYS TAUGHT ME TO; DO MY BEST IN SCHOOL AND BE CLEAN
THE THING THAT STICKS WITH ME THAT MY DAD SAYS; IMPRESS YOURSELF EVERY DAY
MY MOST MEMORABLE BASEBALL EXPERIENCE; HITTING A 380 FOOT HOME RUN WITH A WOOD BAT IN IOWA
NUMBER 16 HEIGHT 5’10 WEIGHT 205 POSITION C GRADE 12
WYATT HAS WORKED VERY HARD IN THE OFF SEASON HE SPENT A LOT OF TIME CATCHING OUR PITCHERS. HE IS IN A COMPETITION FOR PLAYING TIME BEHIND THE DISH
#17 Chase Cradick
NAME: CHASE CRADICK
HOBBIES: BASEBALL, PLAYING GAMES
MOST IMPRESSIVE PERSON I HAVE EVER MET: MY DAD
PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: GO TO MOBERLY FOR 2 YEARS THEN SOMEWHERE ELSE
10 YEAR PLAN: START A FAMILY
FAVORITE SUBJECTS: HISTORY
TOUGHEST THING ABOUT BEING AN ATHLETE: THE MENTAL SIDE
ADMIRED TEACHERS AT HOWELL; COACH CISSELL
PERSON WHO HAS INFLUENCED ME THE MOST: MY DAD
MY MOTHER ALWAYS TAUGHT ME TO; BE RESPECTFUL AND USE MY MANNERS
THE THING THAT STICKS WITH ME THAT MY DAD SAYS; BE AGGRESSIVE
MY MOST MEMORABLE BASEBALL EXPERIENCE; GOING DOWN TO COLUMBIA LAST YEAR WITH THE TEAM
NUMBER 17 HEIGHT 6’4 WEIGHT 195 POSITION OF GRADE 12
This is Chases’ second year on the varsity. He got some time last year in the outfield for the Vikings and looks to start out there this year. He has been hitting real well in practice and we hope this continues in our upcoming games.
HOBBIES: BASEBALL, PLAYING GAMES
MOST IMPRESSIVE PERSON I HAVE EVER MET: MY DAD
PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: GO TO MOBERLY FOR 2 YEARS THEN SOMEWHERE ELSE
10 YEAR PLAN: START A FAMILY
FAVORITE SUBJECTS: HISTORY
TOUGHEST THING ABOUT BEING AN ATHLETE: THE MENTAL SIDE
ADMIRED TEACHERS AT HOWELL; COACH CISSELL
PERSON WHO HAS INFLUENCED ME THE MOST: MY DAD
MY MOTHER ALWAYS TAUGHT ME TO; BE RESPECTFUL AND USE MY MANNERS
THE THING THAT STICKS WITH ME THAT MY DAD SAYS; BE AGGRESSIVE
MY MOST MEMORABLE BASEBALL EXPERIENCE; GOING DOWN TO COLUMBIA LAST YEAR WITH THE TEAM
NUMBER 17 HEIGHT 6’4 WEIGHT 195 POSITION OF GRADE 12
This is Chases’ second year on the varsity. He got some time last year in the outfield for the Vikings and looks to start out there this year. He has been hitting real well in practice and we hope this continues in our upcoming games.
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