Congrats to
@Kyle_Capece10
who set the Gross Legion single season record for lowest ERA in program history with 0.74 surrendering only 5 ER all year. The previous market was held by Brian Boro in 2007.
#duxesto
Gross Catholic baseball as well as Peitzmeier Demolition legion is happy to announce that
@jhemp12
has been named the new baseball coach. The program is super excited and can’t wait to get going and continue the tradition of Gross Catholic baseball. Congrats Jim!
Congrats
@concap02
who broke the school spring batting average record hitting .524. The previous record of .516 was set in 2000 by
@chadsteele7
. Connor finished second in hits (43) - record 49 by
@chadsteele7
- and third in RBI’s (38) - record 43 by
@jimmysledge3
.
#duxesto
Congrats to Owen Brennan whose 2 stolen bases today gives him 28 and broke the spring school record set in 1993 by former Chicago Cub
@chadmeyers3030
. Great Job OB!duxesto
Gross Catholic ‘14 baseball alum and
@NWBearcatBSB
alum and former graduate assistant Kevin Handzlik will serve as a varsity assistant/hitting instructor for the 2021 Cougars.
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Final from Gross:
Platteview: 7
Gross Catholic: 8
Gross walks it off in the bottom of the 7th with a
@cmonico12
bases loaded single. Congrats to Coach
@jhemp12
for his first W.
#duxesto
Great day to be a Cougar! Three of our seniors signed to play college baseball.
@RyanMcElmeel14
to Iowa Central Community College
@bies_luke
to Mount Marty
@Kyle_Capece10
to Briar Cliff
Stay tuned for more commitments from this talented senior class!
Dux Esto!
Senior Spotlights
Connor Capece
Connor is a three-year varsity letter winner. He is the current school record holder for batting average hitting .524 in 2022. Connor will attend Creighton University on a baseball scholarship after graduation.
Congrats
@Kyle_Capece10
who finished second in spring wins with 7. The school record is shared by Joe Villamonte (2004) and Eric Brooner (2009) with 8.
#duxesto
Congrats to Charles Monico for placing 2nd on the single season SB record list with 22. He’s behind former Chicago Cub Chad Meyers who had 27 SBs in 1992.
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The Gross Catholic baseball family extends its thoughts and prayers to the
@OPS_SHSBASEBALL
family with the passing of Coach John Stella. His impact on South Omaha baseball will live on for generations. Rest in Peace Coach Stella.
Peitzmeier Demolition 16
Arbor Bank (Skutt) 11
Gross comes back from 10-1 deficit in fifth scoring 15 over the last three innings to post the win.
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Jake McGregor is a three year varsity player for Gross Catholic. Jake has played first base, pitcher and outfield during his Cougar career. In the fall Jake will attend Creighton University to pursue a finance degree. Good Luck Jake!
Colin Ochoa is a two year varsity player. Colin plays outfield, infield and pitches. Colin is undecided on his college plans for the fall. Good luck Colin!
We would like to send a get well shout out to senior Max Janovich who was in a car accident yesterday and missed the final games of the season. Get well Max! We are thinking and praying for you.
#duxesto
Gross Catholic set a new school spring record for team stolen bases with 107, previous record 76 (1999), second in team wins with 18, record 20 (2000/2005), third in team BA .341, record .358 (2000) and third in team ERA 2.94 - record 2.47 (2003).
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Peitzmeier Demolition’s season ends with a loss tonight in the Area semifinal. Congrats to our seniors who provided tremendous leadership and character to all level our program. Proud of these young men.
#duxesto
#family
First 14 games of 2022 on the road, we will finally get to our home opener this week. Field cleanup was a success. Thanks parents, players and coaches for all the help on this Easter weekend.
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Certainly not the news we were hoping for regarding the spring season. Thank you to our seniors for your years of hard work and dedication.
Collin, Nate B, Gio, Nate F, Garret, Max, Nolan, Jake, Colby, Trystan and Colin you are outstanding leaders and great teammates.
#duxesto
Huge shoutout to
@GHS_studsection
for your energy and support on Senior Night. Not a school in the state rolls that deep to a high school baseball game. You were awesome tonight!
#duxesto
#canyouspotthelegend
Thank you for all the calls and messages from the baseball community, alumni and programs offering help with our field. After 30 years it’s apparent our park has meant a lot to not only our players but so many that have played here over the years. It’ll be back & better in 2022!
…and that concludes the 2024 season. The ol’ ball yard hung in there great. Thanks Herb Povondra and Rob Pechar for your countless hours making this place so memorable for so many…..232 days until opening day 2025!
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Trystan Soby is a two year varsity letter winner. He is both an infielder and outfielder. Trystan will be attending UNO in the fall. Good Luck Trystan!