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s a team we wanted to be
A competitive in every game and
have a chance to win every game,”
said J.V. baseball coach Mike Fantaski.
They did have a winning season
with a record of 6-5. However, due
to continuous rainouts, they were
unable to complete the season.
Freshman Dale Kistaitis said the
rainouts “ hampered some of the
players. Those who didn't get to play
J.V, baseball. Front: Dave Gillen, Marc Leon- way, Tim Rieschl. (Not pictured: Mark Cerny, much, never had a chance to show
ardo, Don Teague, Todd Hauschild. Row two: Dale Kistaitis, Tony Leonardo, Kent Savage, Jay the coach how they could play.” He
Dave Dunham, Scott Peterson, Pat Leinen, Wiechmann, Steve Young.) added that if it hadn't been for the
coach Mike Fantaski. Back: Gary Price, Joe Con
rainouts, the team would have
improved the season record because
of the experience they would have
gained.
Fantaski explained, "We felt like we
had a chance to win every ball game;
however, inconsistency was present
throughout the year.” Our defense,
pitching, and hitting were real good,
(they had eight players that hit .300
or above) but we just couldn't do
them well together.”
Fantaski tried to develop certain
concepts of behavior in the players
and team as a whole. "As a coach, I
try to develop individual talent that
will help us in the varsity program
the next couple of years. I try to
teach the players to be more
Bat girls. Front: Cathy Sheridan, Lenal Kruse, Coppersmith, assistant coach Dave Krebs, Jill
Dawn Parsley, Karen Hayes, Mitzi Runnels. Vinjamuri, Gina Wozny, Joanie Branch. professional and responsible for
Back: Lauri Twiford, Gina O 'Brien, Karen themselves and their team.”
Low and outside. Freshman Scott Peterson
snags a pitch in a game against Bryan.
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