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Whiz Kids: JHS Baseball Seniors
This week, we recognize the fourth-year players on the Panther baseball squad.
Names: Captains Greg Doutre, Ryan Geraghty and Nick Loffredo; Bret Simas, Dylan Pingatore, Eric Silva, Zack Podmaska, Steve Almagno and Damon Ascenzi — seniors, Johnston High School.
Accomplishment: The crew of seniors was honored on May 16 before their 11-5 win against Ponaganset. For the season, the Panthers are 15-1 with two games left — and they could win Division II outright with one more win.
Key To Awesomeness: Resilience. Coach Steve DeMeo has consistently noted the upperclassmen's ability to overcome tough circumstances and persevere against their opponents. Among the most notable examples were:
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- A 16-4 drubbing of Burrillville on April 22 after the Broncos established an early 2-0 lead.
- A 10-run explosion in the middle innings against Mount Hope on April 27 after the Huskies had evened the score at 10.
- Returning to their winning ways with five straight wins following their only loss of the season, a 5-4 heartbreaker against Woonsocket on May 6.
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