The season was filled with ups and downs, according to head coach Ron Jordan. “This year I experienced my longest winning and losing streaks since I have been at the school,” Jordan said. “That is very hard to accomplish in the same season.”
The Lions suffered from multiple injuries, including to freshman starting second baseman Ben Bavly, who broke his arm right before the playoffs. DCL MVP and Boston Globe and Boston Herald All-Scholastic player of the year John Jennings also experienced tendonitis during the Lions’ seven-game losing streak.
Despite the tendonitis, Jennings pitched into the 8th inning of the final game, a 5-2 loss to one of the top teams in the state.
With multiple returning players, Jordan is already preparing himself for next year. “For next year’s team to improve they will need to work on three things,” Jordan said.
“Discipline – to be able to teach our players to have the discipline to do what they’re supposed to do when they are supposed to do it.
“Mental Toughness – having the mental toughness to get through the ups and downs of playing in what is considered the toughest conference in eastern Massachusetts.
“Accountability – to understand that every decision that they make — everything they do from the time they open their eyes in the morning till they close them at night — makes a statement about themselves and their values.”
Jordan said that working on these points of emphasis and getting promising JV and freshman players prepared and working hard will result in a fourth straight tournament appearance.
“I’m looking forward to what lies ahead and can’t wait to start!” he said.
