The girls had an interesting 2022 season, playing nearly half of their games in the last 3 weeks of the season due to weather. Coupled with fielding extra-large teams due to record turn out and minimal cuts, it was definitely an experience.
Regan and her pitcher Lizzie tend to pick up each season where they left off the prior season. They don't play together during the summer, fall or winter seasons as they are in different clubs.
Lizzie threw a no-hitter one game, with some credit to Regan for calling an excellent game and knowing where to send each ball. They make quite the team.
As high school ball would have it, occasionally we meet up with our summer teammates too.
Regan and Shayden under the lights.
These girls earned Academic letters for their work in the classroom too. And of course, the ceremony was after a game so we all sprinted into the school, full of dirt and still wearing their uniforms. They sat front and center waiting for their names to be called recognizing their academic efforts.
Regan worked hard behind the plate, serving as the primary catcher for JV. She caught all but approximately 10 innings the entire season. It was great to watch her improve and develop.
By the time sections came along, there were more teammates playing in the same complex. They were getting pretty excited to get back on the fields together again.
Sidney had an opportunity as well to meet up against a teammate. They were all smiles after the game, having split the double header and each taking home a win.
I will never tire of looking at professional pictures of our girls in action. The focus and concentration, the form and all the hard work, paying off in a single image.
Regan had an opportunity this season to dress/sit and occasionally pinch run on the Varsity team as well. She was happy to be asked to attend their game at the U of M fields one Saturday afternoon.
Playing on that field never gets old , and all the photo ops are pretty awesome too!
Especially when the moms jump in for a quick snap too :)
With the weather as crummy as it was, Lincoln spent many games in my chair covered up like this, desperately wishing it was warmer so he could race around on his beloved dirt bike.
Both girls had teams of 16 players, and unfortunately, that meant rotating positions. For the girls who primarily play club level ball, it was a little strange to spend time on the bench, rotating per the high school decisions on playing time. It also meant playing positions that aren't your first or second. Sidney was lucky to see most of her time at short and 3rd base, where she will spend her summer season as well.
Regan attended the end of the season banquet (Sidney opted to skip and attend her summer club team practice), where she received her second letter of the year and Best Defensive Player.
Congrats to your seasons girls, we're so proud of you both!
