After ending their previous season 7-19, all they wanted was a comeback.

Within the first 10 games of this season, the Panther baseball team passed their wins from the previous season.

“They didn’t have a very good year last year…they want to prove they are a lot better than last year, and they are doing it,” coach Jeff Frazee said.

The success of the team hasn’t been something that started in March. They have been working towards a successful season since the last one ended. 

“I think we’ve put in a lot of work in the off-season, it’s paying off right now. We lifted all fall, all winter. and we are practicing from like 3:45 to 6:30 most days,” Junior Jack Trainer said.

Consistency isn’t the only thing that has changed from season to season; with eight seniors leaving after this year, all they want is to make their mark.

“We have a lot of seniors that work really hard, and they want to win; they are hungry to win. That’s probably been the biggest key to our success, just desire,” Frazee said.

Effort has been the biggest element to their continued triumph; their desire to be good and improve keeps them going.

“The improvement just comes from the effort that they have been putting in every day,” Frazee said.

Each player is a different piece to their winning puzzle. Junior Hunter Gibbon says his biggest strength is fielding.

“I’m really good in the field. Just try to keep consistent, keep the mind clear,” Junior Hunter Gibbon said.

With all of the new of this year, an entirely different coaching staff included, it has brought a new atmosphere to the team. 

“I think we have a whole new culture this year,” Junior Jack Trainer said.

They have changed not only their relationships on the field but off the field as well.

“Whole new energy, whole new coaches puts everybody together, we don’t argue as much,” Gibbon said.

Their current season hasn’t been the only focus; with the majority of the team being upperclassmen, the future ahead has been on some minds.

“We could win state title after state title, and I would care more about what they become in the future,” Frazee said. “I think as a high school baseball coach. Every coach I know, it’s more important that they become successful humans later in life, rather than just on the baseball field.”