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Show MARCH 7, 2001 © WASATCH COUNTY COURIER Expectations High For Baseball Team RUSS RIGGS SPORTS | 5 see the bulk of the pitching—and at times can dominate the competition. “I'm counting on him to have a real EDITOR good aren is here and spring is. In | M. the air, which means “He’s me. - The number — two starter will be big lefty— Brady Probst, who also has potential to be a great pitcher. “When he’s on and has control he’s great. He gloves aren't far behind. In fact, baseball has already begun | at Wasatch High where the Wasps have high expectations—and why shouldn’t they? With six returning starters, a good pitching staff, and plenty of talented ‘ts his hit,” Chase Wright ankle. is the likely replace- : Centerfield, fewever is not wide year starter—will be the anchor i in the outfield. and Danny Lahner are also expected to see time FILE PHOTO © The upcoming season : looks sod for the Wasatch Wasps on the mound. Baseball team. and out. Behind the plate will be “We limped into the playoffs, but we S Garrett Gressmen, who started every David Gertsch should be the man had a pretty good team,” Hermanson | game last year and is expected to be said. : one of the team leaders. This your, Wade Price isexpected to” “He’s a great catcher who has the | i with a broken ‘open. Senior Ryan Kohler—a three Ross Francis, Jeff Deitz, “He covers a lot of ground, and he’s our lead off hitter. He’s also a good — baserunner,” Hermanson said. © In right field, Price will handle most _ of the duties when not on the mound, and others will be rotated in to try out © unless Hermanson decides to swithc him to shortstop until a younger playo decides toea up. : BASEBALL continued on A14 S co Sharing RUSS RIGGS Remund the pitching load with this season will be Holly ~ Bergin, who should also provide plen-- La “Ithough 3 thhe Wasatch women 's softball team only three region. games = last sea- _ Liz Turner for leadership, who has enthusiastic. This year, they’re still talented and -enthusiastic—but an added boost of | experience should help’ the Lady Wasps improve upon their pg - record. of tee ones will rest on the shoulders of star pitcher Rachel — Remund, who “She’s throwing a lot faster and hitting the strike zone,” Reavely said. | _ Wasatch will also look to centerfielder won son, they were young, talented, and Much ty of “whiffs” for opposing batters. returns for her junior - season. “We're relying fea on nee She fhoks strong,” Wasatch head coach Rod Reavely said. excellent | instincts. strong ground and year starter. Sheean “She covers a lot: the outfield. Secondbase, _ Shalee Fackrell at first base, who has massive improvements in the offseason—especially defensively. Shortstop April Brown returns, who Reavely calls a “great athlete” with a- left- ‘field, and rightfield are — has a good ROD REAVELY WASATCH HEAD COACH of ground and has a Be good sense of the game,” Reavely said. Other returning starters include James returns at third base, as does Aaron — Niederhouser who will see action at catcher as well as various positions in way into the upper half of the region. “Based on our performance last yet year, I think we can win at least half to be filled, but said he has the athletes to do the job. | Those who potentially could see time in the outfield include | Melinda Rope who has improved defensively; the lightning quick Breanna Williams; and Stephanie Hatch who has improved her strength. In addition, sophomore catcher Jamie r,” Reavely said. Although Unio, Judge, a Lehi are the teams that everyone expects to — dominate region 10, Reavely hopes — _ that the Lady Wasps will sneak their — all positions that are Reavely _ sense of the game.” in the outfield. “I like what I see. If she gets experience, she could become a good catch- 4 arm. Four “She covers a lot of -and plenty of speed made TEBE IIS RICE Pe RE ANITE Lady Wasps Bedial SEORIS EDITOR. - Eharrette could see our games,” he said. “We seem to be > jelling better this same time last year. ple will overlook might just surprise year than at I think a lot of us this year. some people. In addition, Reavely feels like women’s softball is catching on in~ Heber City—over 20 freshman girls tried out for this year’s team, along with plenty of sophomores and juniors. ~ playing LADY WASPS continued on A14 time if she matures quickly enough. _ CHECK IT OUT! KUBOTA’S NEW SUB- COMPACT TRACTOR Put your classified in the newspaper with the BX1800 and BX2200 3 cylinder liquid cooled diesel engine Can use variety of implements Kihota. 345 North Main Street, Heber City * 654-1561 SAM - 5PM Monday - Friday # | this peoWe The attitude is different; they want to win.” Valley Kubota 4 wheel drive Hydrostatic power steering Live independent PTO clutch | ment. out of the bullpen. Curt ~Mcuwen, Ben Pollock, Wasatch’s starting pitchers were down will ye to lose, " Hermanson three weeks ball, will be the first player a part in the loss. In fact, both of said the Ben — can — for said. Left Field is also wide open, with probable starter Clint Probst out for Clint Probst, who boasts a wicked breaking : “Pm excited about this year. Our | young kids really want to play,” he said. Last year, the acces were beaten in the first round of the state playoffs by. Granite—but injuries may have played Besides Gertsch, Hermanson that shortstop is anyone’s job for taking. Brian Smith, Austin Hills, Pollock, and Tyrell Gressmen if he become eligible are all competing the job. Bae playing first, Webster Lahner and Todd Lawton—but Dustin © Morris may have the inside track. outside—he’s a real tough pitcher to Hermanson said. “He led our team in fielding last year—he does everything,” he said. see action at third base along with — keeps the ball down and Carl to a great year. Hermanson said. aggressive and not intimidated by anyone. He says you beat the | cracking of bats and the popping of . youngsters, head coach Hermanson is looking forward year,” chance to play college. He’s a great power hitter,” Hermanson said. - At first base senior Will Webster * will see time, along with Brady Probst when he’s not pitching. At second, LARGEST CIRCULATION IN WASATCH COUNTY! WASATCH COUNTY Wasatch County's Source for News |