Players interested in playing D2 summer ball are asked to attend a meeting on Friday, May 22nd at 4:15 at the JV Field. We’ll discuss team policies, playing time standards, fees, the schedule, transportation, and more. Afterwards, players are encouraged to attend the Varsity playoff game. The D2 team’s first practice is scheduled for Friday, May 29th at 4:00, and the first game is Monday, June 1st at Hidden valley High School in Murphy at 5:30. The season runs from June 1st to July 27th with breaks for Independence Day and football camp. If you have questions, call Mack Lewis at 541-778-4927, or email at mack.lewis@district6.org.

The JV team finished its season with a Midwestern League-best 13-2 record. Sebastan Boivin had a no-hitter in the final game against North Eugene. The JV team’s overall record was 16-9-1.

Crater Baseball’s 9th Annual Spring Break Tournament gets underway Sunday ay Anhorn Field. The event features teams from Clackamas, Liberty, and North Salem, among others. In the event of rain, games could be rescheduled for the U.S. Cellular fields in Medford. There is no charge for admission. Crater’s tentative game schedule is as follows:

Monday, March 23, vs. Clackamas, 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday, March 24, vs Liberty, 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 25, vs. North Salem, 5 p.m.

Nike’s “My Team Shop” is open now through Monday, March 16th at midnight by following this link: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/v2/team_shop.php. Order beanies, hoodies, hitting jackets, and more, each embroidered with the Crater Baseball ‘C.’ Remember, the store is open only until midnight on Monday. Note: if it asks for an access code, use comets5JW.

Those interested in competing for a spot on Crater’s 7th and 8th grade baseball team should plan on attending a informational meeting and sign-up on Thursday, Feb. 12th at 7 p.m. in the Scenic Library. The 7th and 8th grade teams are overseen by Crater Baseball and serve as direct feeders to our high school program. Tryouts will be held on Sunday, Feb. 22nd, at 1 p.m. at Anhorn Field. Players should brings a glove and wear pants appropriate for athletics such as sweats, baseball pants, or shorts. Cleats are advised but not required. Those who don’t make a team are encouraged to participate in Central Point Little League or Cal Ripken and try again the following year. For more information, contact Jay Campbell at jay.campbell@district6.org.

The 2015 Spring season schedules are posted. Click on the “Schedules” tab above to see them.

Tryouts for the Varisty, JV, and Freshmen squads start on Monday, March 2nd. Please check with the AD’s office to confirm the dates and your eligibility requirements. All participants must have a blue card to take the field.

In keeping with the idea that Crater Baseball is an organization and not a business, our web address is changing to CraterBaseball.org. The old dot com address will soon go by the way. Please bookmark CraterBaseball.org. Thanks!

The Comets concluded their solid season with an 11-7 semi-final loss to Roseburg. Congratulations to the Crater players and coaches on a fine season.

Crater found itself on the wrong side of a 5-1 loss to North Medford tonight at Harry & David Field. Crater mustered only one run on four hits, while surrendering 13 hits to North. The Comets play an elimination game tomorrow (Saturday) at 1:00 versus Roseburg. North will attempt to eliminate LaGrande, but North is guaranteed a spot in Sunday’s championship.

The Comets came from behind to knock off a tough LaGrande team with a 6-5 win. Crater trailed 1-5 heading into the bottom of the 6th inning, but immediately loaded the bases. Dylan Pearce then tripled to right-center, making the score 4 to 5, but was himself stranded at third. Gunnar Asher lead off the bottom of the 7th with a double down the left-field line and Neil Bastendorf followed with a bunt. The ball was about to roll foul, but the LaGrande catcher fielded it and attempted to throw out the runner advancing to third, giving Crater the tie when the ball rolled into left field. After another bunt to move Bastendorf to 2nd, Nate Jenkins singled in the winning run. Gunnar Asher, who pitched to one batter in the 7th, earned the win on the mound. The Comets now take on North Medford at 7 p.m. on Friday night.