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Rachel Balkovec, the first professional female baseball manager for the Tampa Tarpons, a low Class A affiliate for the New York Yankees, has been shattering sports stereotypes for years, as she initially became involved with the Yankees organization in 2019. Balkovec was hired as the first full-time female hitting instructor in the MLB for the Yankees farm system, which began her career in professional baseball and has allowed her to acquire significant success in pursuing her dreams to become a professional baseball manager. Her hard work and perseverance in a field dominated by men will hopefully inspire young women and girls around the country to believe in themselves.

Balkovec: breaking barriers

Makayla Martindale, Sports Editor • February 7, 2022

Attracting about 2.7 million viewers during the regular season and 14.3 million viewers during the 2021 World Series games, baseball remains one of America’s favorite pastimes. With 120 Minor League...

During the game against Dr. Phillips High School on March 4, freshman Jordan Sanchez slides to catch the ball from the catcher to tag out the runner. “It’s a great feeling to know when you are helping your team out in any way, shape or form,” Sanchez said.

Junior varsity baseball is divided into two teams

Joelle Wittig, Editor-in-Chief • April 26, 2020

When 30 students made the junior varsity baseball team, the coaches knew they had to divide the players into two teams: white and grey. Each was composed of 15 students, split up based on their positions...

KC Squared podcast members include Keaton Johnson, Carson Cashion, and Carson Yore.

KC Squared: Episode 8

Keaton Johnson, Carson Cashion, and Carson Yore • March 6, 2020

In this epi, da boyzzz preview the coming March Madness selections, as well as a discussion on the Houston Astros cheating scandal. To wrap up the episode, they discuss the NFL free agency rumors swirling...

KC Squared podcast members include Keaton Johnson, Carson Cashion, and Carson Yore.

KC Squared: Episode 7

Keaton Johnson, Carson Cashion, and Carson Yore • January 15, 2020

In this episode, Keaton, Carson, and Carson talk Clemson vs LSU in the College Football Championship, as well as the College Football Playoff outlook for next year. Additionally, they discuss the...

Sophomores Landon Moran and Luke Heyman talk before an at-bat. Both Landon and Luke verbally committed to play baseball for the University of Florida in Dec. of their freshman years.

Meet the students that verbally committed to UF

Anisa Velazquez, Feature Editor • October 22, 2019

From a young age, dedicated athletes across the country strive towards the unparalleled opportunity to continue their sport beyond high school. Some spend their high school years searching for a college...

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