The Norseman

Astros reunite With Justin Verlander before trade deadline

William Zwerneman, Staff writer • September 27, 2023

Last season, one of the best pitchers in Astros history, Justin Verlander, left Houston for New York City in free agency after a Cy Young season, posting a 1.75 ERA and 18 Wins when the Astros could not...

Ace in the hole

Reily Dominy, Editor • March 1, 2023

Last season as the baseball team entered the playoffs undefeated in district play, then-sophomore pitcher Rylan Hill began warming up and felt his arm tighten. His next pitch sent waves of pain through...

Viking baseball team perfect through district

Norseman Staff • May 17, 2022

outscoring their opponents 124-13.

Baseball team perfect through first five games of district play

Hunter Harlin • May 13, 2022

In the past 3 years the baseball has struggled to keep up with district opponents going 10-20 in district play and 20-26 overall. The Vikings downfall in the past was a story of being unproductive at the plate and not having enough pitching to keep opposing hitters at bay.

Baseball team aims to strike out cancer with philanthropic efforts

Jaci Siegert • May 29, 2021

Vs. Cancer is a national event that pairs athletic teams with the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. The baseball team participated in the 2021 event in their game against Shoemaker and fundraised over...

“Read with the Vikes”: Baseball players read children’s books on social media

Megan Krenek • May 22, 2020

When the baseball coaches and players realized that students would not be returning to the classroom this school year, they felt it was important to do something to connect with the community. Individuals on the team created videos of themselves wearing their Viking jerseys and reading their favorite children’s book aloud. “Read with the Vikes” became a regular post that many families looked forward to.

Bases loaded: Viking baseball family creates legacy of support, love of game

Megan Krenek • April 18, 2018

Legacy. Generations. Vikings. Family. With nineteen members in the Guest/Kubichek family, blue and silver runs deep. As a pitcher on the Viking baseball team, senior Kobly Kubichek controls the flow of the game from the mound as his teammates look to him for leadership and he finds support from the other eight players on the field. Within his family unit, Kobly experiences many of the same qualities found on the field as each member of his family supports him and cheers him on helping him to the next step in his journey as a baseball player.

Jack of all trades: Junior athlete serves team as utility player

Reagan Brown • April 4, 2017

He dives to catch the outfield fly ball. He fields the fast-paced grounder on the infield before throwing it to the first baseman for an out. He concentrates on the catcher’s signals before firing another strike across the plate. Junior Hunter Van Etten makes sure he doesn’t get too comfortable in any one position as he is a utility player for the Vikings and moves frequently. Hunter developed a passion for the game from an early and has worked to develop his skills in every position.

From Little League to collegiate play, baseball player realizes dream

Payton McKeehan • May 16, 2016

Standing on the pitcher’s mound, dirt blowing at the pitcher’s feet, all eyes on him, but he’s only focusing on the batter standing sixty feet away. The crowd grows silent, no one breathes for the...

Catcher steps up to plate to lead team

Lucy Raleigh • May 14, 2015

The sounds of cleats scrape the gravel mix with the cheering crowd in perfect harmony. The bright LED lights illuminate the field like spotlights on the players. The diamond is where most baseball players feel at home, but being out on the field isn’t always so easy. Every team requires a strong leader to get them where they need to be in the game. Teammates and coaches believe senior catcher Holt Van Etten fulfills the role of leader for the Viking varsity baseball team.

Summer baseball National Champions grow bonds of friendship

Erin Garcia • October 14, 2013

“I’ve always been pushed. It’s better to be that way because it has taught me to be my best, not only just in baseball but simply in life.”

Student skills rewarded with scholarships for baseball

Eva Araujo • April 10, 2012

The pitcher walks up to the mound feeling the weight of the ball in his hand. He takes a deep breath focusing in on his target. He tightens his grip on the ball, winds up, and releases. The catcher frames the pitch perfectly as the crowd waits to hear the umpire call strike three. Another win recorded and one step closer to the championship. It’s more than just a game, it is a part of who they are and a career path they look to explore.