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Pressure is a privilege

Pressure is a privilege

Rosalie Gonzalez, Staff writer January 22, 2026

Freshman seasons usually come with nerves, adjustments, and quiet learning. For Dash Garcia, they’ve come with expectations. As a switch-hitter, pitcher, and coach’s son, Dash stepped onto the...

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...

“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.

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.
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