As the remaining weeks of the school year dwindle, the games become more important throughout New England’s prep school baseball scene. Rainy weather can often turn the season into a proverbial sprint, which will reach its conclusion in the near future. The weather hasn’t dampened recent action for … [Read more...]
Bryce Leckey, Canterbury making most of their time together
Bryce Leckey has come a long way in a short amount of time. After three years at Daniel Hand High School in Madison, Conn., Leckey craved an opportunity to grow more as a person and a student-athlete. He left Daniel Hand to attend Canterbury School in New Milford, a 90-minute drive from his … [Read more...]
Quality catching critical, abundant in the prep school game
The impact and benefit of having a solid catcher plays a crucial role for any team. It’s the most demanding and challenging position on the diamond. It takes sheer physical and mental toughness to be an effective backstop. To become a strong catcher, players must know their pitching staff inside and … [Read more...]
Legacy of success building at St. Sebastian’s
For those on the outside looking in, some of the mantras of the St. Sebastian's baseball team may seem odd and a bit quirky. The Arrows don't mind. They work. Two years ago, it was "kaizen," Japanese for "continuous improvement." St. Sebastian's did just that in 2017, right through winning the ISL … [Read more...]
Prep Roundup: Henry Gustavson goes the distance in Deerfield no-no
The weather may still not be all that favorable, but a large number of prep programs were finally able to sneak in a few games this past week. Starting to catch up with their schedules, a majority returned well rested as they prepare for a tumultuous homestretch that could make or break their … [Read more...]
There’s no lack of leaders in the prep school game
A leader is defined in different ways. They can be the silent type who leads by example. In other cases, a leader can make his voice be heard. When it comes to leadership on the baseball diamond, it is imperative for any team seeking long-term success. Teams in possession of such candidates are more … [Read more...]