It’s peak baseball season, and while the Fords have faced their share of challenges, the team is starting to come together, playing with more fight, chemistry, and purpose each week.
Since April, the team has gone 3-7, but Head Coach John McCann believes the record doesn’t tell the full story.
“The team battles,” Coach McCann said. “They work really well at the plate and score a lot of runs. The effort and heart are there.”
Due to the completely new coaching staff and a young, exciting team, much of this season has been about building relationships.
“We’ve all gotten to know each other as the year’s gone on,” Coach McCann said. “The chemistry has definitely improved.”
“Our best moments are ahead of us. We’ve been playing better every week and trying to get hot at just the right time.”
Thomas Lawler ’27
Fourth Form catcher and a third baseman Thomas Lawler has taken a big role this season, but he praises others.
“Our freshmen—Zack [Lawler] and Owen [Murphy] have stepped into big roles and really helped us compete. [Braydon] Scanlan’s been strong in the outfield, and [Mike] Noone has done a great job on the mound,” Lawler said.
Although Lawler’s teammate, Sixth Former Brenner Green, was sidelined due to an injury prior to the season, he has continued to make an impact off the field.
“He’s our best player, but even without being able to play, he’s been a leader off the field the whole year,” Lawler said.
The team recently made time to give back to the community, hosting a youth clinic for fifth through eighth graders this past weekend.
“It was a great experience for the kids, and a meaningful way for our guys to share their love for the game,” McCann said.
With the PAISAA tournament approaching, there’s a quiet belief building within the team.
“Our best moments are ahead of us,” Lawler said. “We’ve been playing better every week and trying to get hot at just the right time.”
