After a solid 11-1 win over Beecher in the first round of the IESA 2A State Tournament Friday afternoon, the Gillespie Middle School Indians’ baseball team struggled on day two of the state tournament dropping both of their games to end the season fourth best in state with an overall record of 14-4.
Gillespie opened the day Saturday morning with a 2-10 loss to Teutopolis, who advanced to the state championship, and then dropped the third place match-up Saturday afternoon to Wenoma Fieldcrest by a walk-off heartbreaking hit.
The players among the Indians baseball team are all smiles after being awarded the 4th place plaque.
CJ Frensko (left) as pitcher receives a helpful hint from Ayden Madeline who played third base for the Indians on Saturday.
Assistant coach Tim Wargo congratulates Cameron Hailstone for getting on base.
The GMS Indians baseball team poses with the IESA 4th place plaque.
Zane Cunningham rocks and fire in the end of the contest versus Wenoma Feildcrest on Saturday.
Dyllon Lewis in left field catches the pop fly.
Ayden Madeline applies the catcher’s throw to Wenoma Fieldcrest’s player who attempted to steal third base.
After being held up on third base, Jeremy Smith updates Jake Carter on the game plan.
Zane Cunningham (#18) waits for the catcher’s throw to get the dropped third strike putout.
Jack Herron (#16) greets his teammate with a hug after the Indians score a run.
CJ Frensko starts the game on the mound for the Indians in the third place contest.
Middle school Principal Jill Rosentreter congratulates the team on receiving 4th place in State.
Jake Carter (#8) gets held up on third base by head coach Jeremy Smith (right).
Preston Kaylor, as second baseman, leaps to keep the catcher’s throw in the infield in an attempt to stop the baserunner.
Cameron Hailstone makes contact at the plate and drives the ball to the outfield.
Jake Carter takes the pitch back where it came from to get on base for Gillespie.
Cameron Hailstone (#7) fields the ground ball and sends it to CJ Frensko at first base for the out.
CJ Frensko displays his speed on multiple stolen bases in Saturday’s contests.