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Prior to the Bucks Varsity game, the Bucks JV squared off against the Bearcats JV team from Henrietta. BHS alumni, Jake Escalon, was behind the catcher at home plate calling the game. His baptism under fire came on the very first pitch which hit his shoulder. For those who don’t know, Jake was the catcher for the Bucks and now plays baseball at Tarleton State Univ. Escalon Field, where the Bucks play, was named after his grandfather, Dee Escalon, who coached many little Bucks over a few decades.

The Lady Bucks JV played the Lady Cubs from Olney since Henrietta did not have a JV team. The Lady Bucks JV quickly dispensed with the challengers in the top of the first inning with two strikeouts by pitcher Jady Gonzalez and an easy out by the JV, at second, by the second batter, who had a walk.

The Bucks squared off against the Henrietta Bearcats and defeated them 7-0 after a five-run start in the first inning. The Bucks were anxious to hit the reset button after the loss Monday, March 15, to the Holliday Eagles 1-11.