As the days go by, the anticipation for the upcoming baseball season of West Field High begins.. The players are preparing for what seems to be a promising and exciting year. With dedicated hard work and a strong sense of teamwork, West Fields baseball team is ready to take on anything coming their way.
Getting ready for the upcoming season, the West Field team has been working hard. Assistant Coach Barfuss shared some information on the team’s commitment to the game, saying, “They played and practiced all last summer. Tryouts were on June 1st; after tryouts, they played 48-50 games during the summer.” This type of dedication can’t be found just anywhere, so it is impressive and speaks highly of the players and their commitment to the game. Senior Kanyon Pratt and Junior Grady Garret, two important players on the team, emphasized the significance of practicing and training. Garret stated, “We do a lot of practices.” Junior Kolt Abbott added, “We’ve been practicing a ton, and everyone is getting their arms strong.” The players have been focused on building their strength, enhancing their skills, and promoting unity among the team.
The team has high hopes for the season. Coach Barfuss confidently said, “We are going to have a good season and be good this year.” This hopefulness is shared by all the players, with Pratt and Garret expressing their urge Pratt stated: “Hopefully a lot of wins this year.” Abbott, however, set his sights higher: “We’re going to win a state championship.” This ambition shows the determination and drive this team has. 
The tryouts went smoothly, according to Coach Barfuss. He stated, “If someone wanted to play, they were supposed to be here last summer; cuts were an extension of our off-season workouts.” This showed that only the most dedicated players were considered for the team, being they had to come during their summer break. Garrett stated that tryouts were well-attended, saying, “They were good; quite a few people showed up.” Abbot added, “Tryouts were good, a ton of people tried out, and the team looks good!” The turnout of tryouts set a positive tone for the upcoming season and showed the strong interest the players have at West Field.
This shows the team will focus on their performance throughout the games, keeping their goals in mind. Pratt and Garret agreed with this, aiming to “win region the first year,” while Abbott also repeated the team’s hope to win: “Winning region and state championship.” The determination among the players suggests that West Field’s baseball season will be one to remember.
As the baseball team sets some goals for the upcoming season, Coach Barfuss says it is important to take the games one at a time. With hard work, dedication, and drive for success, the West Field baseball team has promised to make their mark this season. With West Field being a new school and this being the first year played, the community looks forward to cheering the team on as they move towards victory on the diamond. The excitement and anticipation surrounding the season are strong, and the players are ready to give this their all. As the season begins, the West Field baseball team will, without a doubt, create a lasting memory and inspire future generations of players to pursue their dreams of joining the team one day.