ACS honored its three senior players on the Varsity Boys’ Baseball Team and its four senior players and two team managers on the Varsity Girls’ Softball Team and their parents in a special ceremony on Saturday, May 22. The ceremony was held prior to the start of the home games against Veritas Christian Academy.

Athletic Director Pam Hitchner introduced the team members and read notes of special thanks to each senior, written by Varsity Boys’ Coach Gus Casey and Varsity Girls’ Softball Coach Dara Kimmerley.

The Senior boys honored were: outfielders Gabe Catusse-Martinella, Malachi Green, and Joshua Jacoby. Both Malachi and Joshua were strong at bat throughout the season and Malachi’s speed once on base accounted for many steals.

The Senior girls honored were: center fielder Amy Ki, captain and pitcher Shelby Einwechter, who had over 25 strikeouts this season and a .533 batting average; captain and 1st baseman Sydney Pearson, who had a .545 batting average, including two home runs and a grand slam; captain and catcher Chloe Vogel, who has been the lead off batter this year with a .515 batting average.  Kayla DeNick and Bekah Kimmerley served as the team’s managers.

“Our seniors made big contributions to both teams this year and they will be missed both on and off the field,” Hitchner said. “They were strong leaders and stepped up to the plate to do whatever the team needed, from base running to learning a new position.”

Hitchner said ACS is also grateful to the parents of the seniors, who have supported the teams throughout their high school years, some getting involved as assistant coaches, like Lori Pearson and Terry Vogel, and others providing encouragement from the bleachers, donating concessions, and helping provide transportation to games when needed.