Today marks one year since we lost one of our own, Tommy Yates. Tommy was the epitome of a great teammate and we miss his smile every day. Although Tommy is no longer with us, we still think of him often, and we will play in his honor.
𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝟑 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬!
Lone Jack won their first sectional since 2021 last night with a 16-3 win over Warsaw.
Clayton Layden was on the mound for the
#MuleGang
and battled through 3 2/3 IP, giving up 1 hit, 2 ER, walking 3 and punching out 6. Luke
This “turtle shell” found its new home in Lone Jack!
𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙨.
Thank you to
@CoachB_Ash
and
@sobocobaseball
for helping us purchase and load this for the trip back home.
#MuleGang
Congratulations to Gaven Mooney, who signed his letter of intent to continue his education and baseball career at the University of Avila. We are proud of his success, and eager to see what he accomplishes in the future.
#MuleGang
🚨I-70 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS🚨
The
#MuleGang
defeated St. Paul in a wild, 8-inning affair last night, 3-2.
Triston Barnett steals home with 2 outs in the bottom of the 8th to put a bow on it for Lone Jack!
Yesterday,
@Coach_Darby_
had the opportunity to accept an award on our team’s behalf for being a 2021 Class 2 Quarterfinalist, presented by
@Mo_MHSBCA
.
CONGRATS to Gaven Mooney! Help us in congratulating Gaven on recording his 100th Strikeout on the season! Gaven is averaging over 16 strikeouts per 7 innings this season!
#MuleGang
𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦 𝟯 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝟭𝟰 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦!
The
#MuleGang
sealed their first District title since 2021 last night with a 5-1 win over Holden.
Ethan Rogers took the ball for Lone Jack, going 6 IP and allowing 1 hit, 1 run, 5 walks, and whiffing 13. Kadin Mooney
A Joe Keener appreciation post. Joe was the heart and soul of our team during his career at Lone Jack - as Joe went, our team went. Joe was a 4-year starter and contributed from the day he stepped onto the field as a Freshmen.
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 to the following for representing the
#MuleGang
on the 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝟯 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝟭𝟰 𝗔𝗹𝗹-𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺!
• Landen Danuser
• Clayton Layden
• Kadin Mooney
• Ethan Rogers
• Cooper Shull
• Luke Throgmorton
There are so many to thank for their support, including all parents, faculty, and stakeholders. We’re sure we’re forgetting someone, but we wanted to take a moment to thank those who took time out of their schedules to help us achieve our goals.
• Joey Aldridge-Danuser - For
Lone Jack moved to 3-0 last night, picking up a 9-1 win against Smithton. Casey Winters, Ethan Rogers, and Kaden McCannon combined to hold the Tigers to 1 run on 2 hits, while K’ing 13. McCannon also went 3-3 with 3 RBIs while Addison Richards went 2-2 with 4 runs.
Lone Jack started the season 1-0 yesterday.
Brett Nicholson got the Opening Day start and NO-HIT Midway, while striking out 11.
Offensively, every
#MuleGang
starter had at least one hit, including Landen Danuser, who led the way with 4.
The JV Mules also picked up a 7-0 win.
Congratulations to the following, for being named to the I-70 All-Conference team!
First Team:
Landen Danuser, Luke Throgmorton, Ethan Rogers, Brett Nicholson, Clayton Layden, & Kadin Mooney
Honorable Mention:
Calvin Layden
#MuleGang
Congratulations to Gaven Mooney for being named MHSBCA Class 2 First Team All-State Pitcher!
Gaven’s final stats were: 10-2 record, 81.1 IP, 166K, and a .51 ERA.
The
#MuleGang
earned a clean sweep of the I-70 Conference this year, by going undefeated (7-0) in regular season play, AND throughout the I-70 Conference Tournament to be crowned Conference Champions.
Maybe the highlight of today… Sophomore OF, Jason Pilcher, beating
@LJ_Bailey_2
in a foot race to Home Plate! Wonderful announcing by
@LoneJackAD
, as well.
#MuleGang
A new season calls for new helmet decals. We’ll also be paying tribute to Tommy every time we step into the box. Thank you to
@CopenhagenKate
for making the decals for us.
#MuleGang
Here are our 2021 Captains. Our captaincy requirements include Diamond Club membership & a GPA of 3.0 or higher. These 6 young men are leaders on the field, in the clubhouse, and in the classroom. They set the example for others to follow and have invested time into our program.
Our Diamond Club is an exclusive club that rewards offseason attendance. This year, twelve guys met the requirements. Criteria includes: 80% of summer weights and long toss, 90% of summer open fields and games, and 100% of open gyms.
#MuleGang
Lone Jack goes into the holiday weekend sitting at 9-0, after a 4-0 win over the Wellington Tigers on Wednesday and a 12-4 win over the Warrensburg Tigers last night.
#MuleGang
Just because we’ve been quiet doesn’t mean we haven’t been working.
A few sneak peeks into media day yesterday 👀
Thank you to Joey Danuser for everything!
#MuleGang
After a rain delayed District opener, the Mules took the field against Butler last night and, despite some adversity, came away victorious, 3-2.
Clayton Layden took the ball for Lone Jack and shoved his way through 6 IP. Layden allowed 4 hits, 1 run, and punched out 11. Ethan
2 years ago, yesterday, we tragically lost one of our own. Tommy Yates was a
#MuleGang
Third Basemen. But more than that, Tommy was a loving and caring son, brother, student, teammate, & friend. Tommy would be entering his senior season for us this year, and we miss him terribly.
A huge ‘thank you’ to
@dmayden87
for all of the help to get our field ready for District play!
Not only has Derek helped today, but he has generously donated time, product, and tools all season long to help ensure we have a great surface to play on!
#MuleGang
Please help us congratulate our Class 3 All-State representatives!
Brett Nicholson - Second Team Outfield
Ethan Rogers - First Team Pitcher
Luke Throgmorton - First Team Infield
#MuleGang
Lone Jack wrapped up their regular season last night with a 16-1 win over Richmond. The Mules finish their regular season at 27-1.
The
#MuleGang
now shifts their focus to Districts.
We’re very thankful to have the opportunity for our coaches to travel to Nashville to learn from some of the best at the
@ABCA1945
Convention and bring it back to implement into our program.
#MuleGang
Lone Jack squeaked out a win last night, 3-2, over Smithton. Kaden McCannon was terrific on the hill, throwing all 7 innings on 94 pitches and not allowing an earned run. Cade McNeeley led the offense with 2 runs, and Devin Stansfield played exceptional defense at 3B.
#MuleGang
The
#MuleGang
improved to 5-0 last night, with a 14-1 victory over Concordia. E. Rogers and K. Mooney combined to 𝗡𝗢-𝗛𝗜𝗧 the Orioles, and K’d 16. C. Shull led the Mules offensively, going 2-2 with 3 runs, 2 RBIs, and 1 walk.
Next up: Smithton @ Lone Jack • 3/22 • 4:30
Congratulations to Gaven Mooney, Kaden McCannon, and Devin Stansfield for being named to the I-70 Conference All-Tournament team.
Mooney and McCannon combined to strike out 19 over two games, while only allowing 2 earned runs. Stansfield hit .500 through the tournament.
#MuleGang
🚨Elite 8 Bound!🚨
The Mules blanked Windsor last night, 4-0 in Sectionals.
Gaven Mooney got early run support from his offense, and put up 0’s all night for Lone Jack before Kaden McCannon shut the door on the Greyhounds for the final out.
Congratulations to the following
#MuleGang
members for being selected to the I-70 All-Conference Team!
First Team:
• Ethan Rogers
• Brett Nicholson
• Luke Throgmorton
• Kadin Mooney
• Clayton Layden
Honorable Mention:
• Landen Danuser
🚨𝑩𝒂𝒄𝒌-𝑻𝒐-𝑩𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝗜-𝟳𝟬 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀🚨
The
#MuleGang
topped St. Paul last night 3-2, on a bases loaded walk-off walk, to secure their 5th conference title in 6 seasons.
Lone Jack stayed undefeated last night with a 15-1 win over Smithton. C. Layden and B. Nicholson combined for 5IP, allowing 1 hit and whiffing 7.
K. Mooney led the
#MuleGang
offense, going 2-3 with 4 RBIs, 2 runs, and 1 walk.
Up Next: Lone Jack @ Sweet Springs • 3/25 • 4:30
Please help us welcome Coach Bob Anderson to our coaching staff. Coach Anderson has 17 years of baseball coaching experience, including 11 years as a head coach. Coach Anderson will serve as our Pitching Coach & our Outfield Coordinator. The
#MuleGang
is excited to have him!
Lone Jack’s season came to an end last night with a 6-0 loss to Mid-Buchanan in the MSHSAA Quarterfinals. The Mules battled until the last out, but it just wasn’t their night. The
#MuleGang
finishes the season at 30-2. More to come…
The Mules improved to 4-2 last night, picking up a 6-0 win against Wellington. Gaven Mooney got the ball, pitching all 7 innings, while allowing 2 hits and striking out 14. In the box, Nick Gillespie sparked the bottom half of the lineup, going 1-4 with a double and 2 RBI’s.
There’s a lot of familiar names in our newly created 𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝑩𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓 for our locker room. Although this is an altered size differential for social media use, we think this gives deserving recognition to past and present teams and players.
#MuleGang
Introducing our new lids! The original blue “LJ” will be our primary hat and can be worn with any of our jerseys. Our new alternate hat with the Mule will be worn with our blue & black jerseys.
It’s another great day to be a part of the
#MuleGang
!
Thank you to everyone who chose to eat at Simple Simon’s Pizza on February 3!
That fundraiser alone made it possible to outfit all of our players with their own set of J-Bands!
The Mules were victorious last night in both, Varsity (11-1) & JV (5-2). Devin Stansfield shut the door against Sweet Springs, pitching 3 innings, didn’t allow a run, & K’d 3. Cade McNeeley did damage at the plate, going 1-2 with 3 RBI’s & 1 walk. McNeeley also swiped 2 bags.
Lone Jack bested Santa Fe last night, 9-0, on Senior Night. The
#MuleGang
combined to 1-hit the Chiefs, and the offense had it rolling early.
Thank you to our Seniors for all you have done for our program. You left it better than you found it. Salute!
Congratulations to the following for being selected to the I-70 All-Conference Team!
First team:
Addison Richards
Cade McNeeley
Kaden McCannon
Gaven Mooney
Honorable Mention:
Triston Barnett
Our Diamond Club is an exclusive club that rewards offseason attendance. This year, nine guys met the requirements. Criteria includes: 80% of summer weights and long toss, 90% of summer open fields and games, and 100% of open gyms.
#MuleGang
Lone Jack improved to 6-2 last night with a 10-0 win over Clinton in 5 innings. Kadin Mooney toed the slab for the
#MuleGang
and only allowed 3 hits while whiffing 6.
In the box, Luke Throgmorton and Brett Nicholson led the offense
The JV Mules picked up another win, 8-2.
DISTRICT CHAMPS! Lone Jack prevailed in the Class 2 District 12 Championship last night, beating East Buchanan 6-1. It was an entire team effort, but a huge hat tip to Hunter Ward who pitched his tail off.
#MuleGang
#Credo
Lone Jack capped a busy week off with a 4-3 win over Pilot Grove. This moves the
#MuleGang
’s record to 5-2.
Clayton Layden was terrific on the mound, with 7 K, 2 BB, & 1 ER over 5 2/3 innings. Offensively, it was Ethan Rogers who led the way, going 2-2 with 3 RBIs, 1 BB, & 2 SB.
A couple of our seniors, Devin Stansfield and Addison Richards, wanted to take part in the back to school trend, and wish everyone the best this school year!
#MuleGang
Congratulations to the following for getting it done in the classroom, and achieving the MHSBCA’s Academic All-State criteria!
• Landen Danuser
• Ethan Rogers
• Nate McLaughlin
• Jacob Edwards
• Luke Throgmorton
#MuleGang
Congrats to Coach Chura for graduating from UMKC with Magna Cum Laude honors. Coach Chura has shown relentless focus and extreme commitment to our program while juggling being a student and working a full time job. We’re grateful to have such a positive example for our players.