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Athletes, Family Members Honored at Varsity Baseball, Softball Senior Day May 8

ACS honored three senior players on the Varsity Boys Baseball Team and four senior players and the team manager on the Varsity Girls Softball Team and their parents in a special Senior Day ceremony on May 8. The ceremony was held prior to the start of the home games against American Christian School.

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

The Senior Boys honored were: Robbie Barberio (3rd base), Cruz Lewis (centerfield), and Caleb Vogel (1st/2nd base). All three have been strong hitters and at the top of the lineup all season. Cruz has also made his mark at stealing bases.

The Varsity Boys’ went on to beat American Christian 15-0 in that May 8 game. As of May 22, the Varsity Boys are 9-5 overall and in 3rd place in the Tri-State Christian Athletic Conference (TSCAC) with a 6-3 record.

The Senior Girls honored were: Reyna Lewis (manager), Alli Lushina (1st base), Paige Noble (3rd base), Alli Schlundt (2nd base), and Summer Scott (outfield). The Lady Cougars also beat American Christian 19-4 in their May 8 game. As of May 22, the Lady Cougars are 11-2 overall, and 7-1 in the TSCAC, ranked in 2nd place.

Thank you, seniors, and your families, for the important contributions you have made to ACS Athletics during your high school years. You will be missed!

ACS Baseball, Softball Teams Finish Season in 2nd Place, Lose in Championship Round to Pilgrim Academy

The ACS Varsity Baseball and Softball teams lost their hard-fought battles against Pilgrim Academy in the Championship Games on Tuesday, June 2, finishing the season in second place in the Tri-State Christian Athletic Conference.

“We’re very proud of both teams and the way they gave it their all and played with a lot of heart,” said Athletic Director Pam Hitchner.  In the Boys’ Championship game, the teams were evenly matched and were tied 1-1 until the 9th inning. The ACS Boys’ team, under head co-coaches Gus Casey and Ben Chapman, lost 6 to 4, with RBIs from 12th graders Joshua Jacoby and Malachi Green.

The ACS Girls’ team, under head coach Dara Kimmerley, lost 8 to 4, and had several rallies that fell short. 9th grader Evangelina Kim, 10th grader Paige Noble, and 12th grader Chloe Vogel contributed with RBIs. The Pilgrim Varsity Girls’ team had been undefeated all season, led by a senior pitcher who was named TSCAC MVP.

“We’re grateful to all our players and coaches for their hard work and determination to do their best,” Hitchner said.  “We are confident our teams will come back even stronger next year.”

After the games, several ACS players were honored as TSCAC All-Stars. Congratulations to the eight ACS players who were named All-Stars — Boys’ starting pitcher John Hannum (1st team); 1st baseman Josh Schlundt and catcher Eric VonColln (2nd team); Girls’ shortstop Evangelina Kim, 1st baseman Sydney Pearson, and catcher Chloe Vogel (1st team); starting pitcher Shelby Einwechter and center fielder Alli Lushina (2nd team).