Tag: Justin Darnell

The Perfect Season

Front row - Seniors: Cody Jackson, Jake Dorris, Justin Darnell, Ben Becker, Grant Miller, Trynt Tompkins. Back row: Coach Blackburn, Alex Hicks, Jason Bratton, Jack Becker, Wil VanMatre, Noah Suratt, Wyatt Barks, Trey McDaniel, Marquan Luke, Tye Huff, Coach Null

Over the summer, no one predicted what happened on Thursday as the Greenville Bears capped their season with a final win and completed the undefeated season at 22-0. Before the season began the Bears lost one of their top pitchers and their schedule was filled with solid competition: some teams state-ranked; some teams two-classes higher; and some… Continue reading The Perfect Season

Becker Strikes Out 15. Bears Win 19th Straight.

The weather somewhat cooperated with the Greenville Bears on Monday. It was a constant drizzle for 20 minutes before the game through the end of the first inning. Ben Becker took the mound for the Bears and rang up a career-high 15 strikeouts against the Lesterville Wildcats. In the bottom of the first inning, the… Continue reading Becker Strikes Out 15. Bears Win 19th Straight.

Greenville Wins Weekend Tourney. Still Undefeated.

Seniors Cody Jackson, Trynt Tompkins, Grant Miller, Justin Darnell, Jake Dorris and Ben Becker pose with their 1st Place Plaque from the Seymour Fall Invitational Wood Bat Tournament

The Greenville Bears traveled to western Missouri to defend last year’s title at the Seymour Fall Invitational. The Bears faced off against the host-team of Seymour Tigers and won the game in 6 innings 14-4 with Grant Miller and Cody Jackson on the mound. In the second game Friday evening, the Bears faced the Crane… Continue reading Greenville Wins Weekend Tourney. Still Undefeated.

Bears Keep Winning. Now 15-0.

[left] Trynt Tompkins celebrates with Grant Miller, [center] Justin Darnell has stare-down with Ben Becker, [right] Trey McDaniel smiles as his team wins another game.

Bears hosted Eminence this afternoon in Greenville and won in 5 innings 13-3. This moves the Bears record to 15-0 with 7 games shortened by the mercy-rule. Trynt Tompkins went yard for his 7th home run of the season, Tompkins also leads the teams in RBIs (29) and triples (3). Ben Becker, Jake Dorris and Tompkins… Continue reading Bears Keep Winning. Now 15-0.