Friday, June 15, 2012

Here & There Column 6-12-12




                            Congratulations Bears For A Great Season


  The Tri-Valley Bears varsity baseball team can be proud of themselves despite their 7-0 loss to Haldane last Tuesday at Pace University Peter X. Finnerty Field in the Class C Regional semifinal played at Pleasantville in Westchester County.
  The Bears under head coach John Rusin played outstanding league baseball during the 2012 season and brought home the bacon by winning the Class C Section 9 championship, an achievement which last was accomplished in 1990. 
  Rusin, who is considered  very knowledgeable in the sport provided excellent leadership. A quality coach combined with experienced seniors like Tyler Lopez, Joe Michelson, George Baggata, Steve McInerney, Greg Swarthout, Christian Reynolds, David Donovan and Shawn Markle gave strong backing to a team that showed heart, desire and the ability to win a number of close games throughout the season. 
  Pitching and defense are the keys to the success of any winning team and Tri-Valley possessed some of the best in pitchers Joe Michelson, George Baggata and Tyler Lopez and a whole team that put defense as a major goal.
  Junior players on this years team who will be asked to step up into key leadership roles next season include Rodney "Taylor" Jester, Cody Exner, Mike Foster, Andrew Exner and John Anzano. Sophomore players this year that could definitely make an impact on next years varsity squad include Justin Swarthout and Alex Brown. 
  Strong support for this year's team came from a large contingent of Tri-Valley fans and this was very evident at the game last Tuesday against Haldane........it's helpful to have fan support and these fans also deserve a big pat on the back. 
  Coach Rusin following the loss to Haldane walked along the sidelines, shook hands and told the fans how much he appreciated their support. 
  Tri-Valley Bears baseball can hold their heads high this season. Congratulations to the 2012 Section 9 Class C Champions. 



                                                   

Identification of photo

Tri-Valley head baseball coach John Rusin, left, giving knowledgeable advice to pitcher/third basemen George Baggata. 

                                                       

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