Pete and Pick

    I wanted to try something a little different with this article.  While, I have enjoyed writing about our team and their accomplishments, this blog has given me an avenue to do some things I normally wouldn't get a chance to do.  So, I decided to interview Pete and Pick.
    If you are a fan of GHS sports in any way, you know who these two guys are.  They have made themselves fixtures at many GHS athletic activities.  In this article, I decided to combine two passions of mine...history and baseball.  These two provided the history of GHS athletics and we also talked about this years baseball team.  I asked just a few questions and they were kind enough to humor me and answer.  Both of these gentlemen have been friendly and supportive of me since I got here.  This is just my way of thanking them and I hope you enjoy reading about the "guys under the tree" at our home baseball games.

Video of an exciting play during the Invite

To set this up, Limestone (in the field)is leading Normal U-High (batting) 2-1 in the bottom of the 7th.  There are two outs and a runner on first.  This was possibly the most exciting play of the tournament.  It even resulted in two ejections, a player and a coach.  Watch this!

Trying something new

I am going to attempt to "embed" some video that Beau Spencer took of the Streaks.  Beau  has given me the instructions so I hope I can follow them successfully.  You know, I never thought I would meet someone as excited about high school sports as myself. But Beau is a nut! 

Lower part of the order gets it done for the Streaks

It was the lower third of the lineup that had success
as the Streaks defeated a tough Rock Island Alleman team Saturday night.  With the win the Streaks claimed the "Streaks Invite" title and move their record to 8-2.

     All year long, we have been able to almost just bank on the fact the the front part of our order is going to "place the table" for us.  Dalton, Luke, and Zack  have done exactly what they are asked to do offensively and more.  You will hear no complaints about those guys from me.

Sophomores Split at Canton

After a dissapointing effort  on thursday night in 7-0 loss at East Peoria, we came out with a little more energy today at Canton. Drake Sykes started the day off right with a leadoff homerun that he had to sprint around the bases for because there is no outfield fence at Canton's sophomore field. Sykes also did a nice job on the mound only giving up 2 runs in 6 innings of work. We struggled offensively with the curveball and a moving strike zone. We need to get better at fighting off the tough pitches and jumping on fastballs early in the count. This will help us score more than just 2 runs off of very average pitching. We lost game one 3-2 when Canton put together 3 consecutive singles to break a 2-2 tie in the 7th inning.

Late nights

It has been a bunch of late nights in a row for the Streaks.  As I am typing this it is about midnight so I am going to keep it short for now.  But for those who were not in attendance, the Streaks defeated Rockford Guilford 12-9 and United Towship 5-4.  When I get a chance, and when my computer screen is no longer blurry from the lack of sleep and the dust in my eyes courtesy of the wind, I will post stats and comments on the two games.  The Streaks will play for the championship against Alleman at 7:00 Saturday night.  Hope to see you there.  It is supposed to be a great day weather wise.


Go Streaks!

Pictures from the game against Pekin

Thanks to Mrs. Steck for sending some pictures!  Here are a few...