Bara Warms Up
Cameron Bara gets the last of his warmup pitches in the bullpen before taking the field against Clear Creek HS at Clear Creek on Thursday, March 2nd.

They Miss Clayton
The Hawks' miss the speed of Eric Clayton on the basepaths. The senior outfielder tore three tendons in his ankle playing right field against Plano East. Best case scenario is coming back in six weeks, but that may be a bit optimistic. Clayton did what he could during the trip to Houston, including making out the lineups in the scorebook before the Clear Creek game. Hopefully, he'll be back on the field to help during the playoff run.

Grundstrom On the Bases
Erik Grundstrom, leading off second, was 2-for-2 against Clear Creek, with a double and two RBI.

Single To Center
Jesse Payne singles to center to open the second inning against Clear Creek.

Big Cut By Aubuchon
Brian Aubuchon doesn't hold back anything on this swing in the second inning against Clear Creek. Brian finished the four-game tournament at .500 (8-for-16).

I've Got It
Shortstop Jon Bartlotti waits for a pop-up to fall in his glove (That's leftfielder Kegan Stephens coming in from the outfield). Bartlotti had two doubles and two RBI in this game against Clear Creek.

Bravenec On The Hill
Payden Bravenec pitched a scoreless inning at Clear Creek, striking out one. Two days later he got the win against Houston Memorial.

Nix Breaks For Second
On a hit-and-run play, Brady Nix takes off for second base at Clear Lake HS. (Jim Swan photo)

Pitching Change
Mark Putman gets his warm-up pitches in while Cameron Bara watches against Clear Lake. Putman was called upon to get the final out in Hebron's 2-1 win over the Wolverines. (Jim Swan photo)

View From the Sideline
Sophomore Patrick Kocher and seniors Mark Putman and Cameron Bara take a breather during the Hawks' 2-1 win over Clear Lake.

How's That Dirt Taste?
Junior second baseman Jesse Payne slides headfirst into third base against Clear Brook, getting his hand on the bag while the third baseman waits for the throw. Jesse had reached on an error, stole second and then stole third. (Jim Swan photo)

Pick-Off Attempt
Jon Bartlotti fires to first trying to pickoff a runner in Hebron's 2-1 win over Clear Lake. Bartlotti got the win. (Jim Swan photo)

Swan Glides at Clear Brook
Stephen Swan takes a cut and puts the ball into play in the sixth inning of the Hawks' 2-1 win over Clear Brook.

Aubuchon Rounds Third
. . .and heads home with the second of Hebron's two runs in a 2-1 win over Clear Brook. Aubuchon scored on Jon Bartlotti's double. (Jim Swan photo)

Familiar Sight
Centerfielder Brady Nix camps under a fly ball against Clear Brook. The senior outfielder caught seven fly balls for outs in that game.

Up Steps Ryan Dant
Ryan Dant steps up to the plate against Pearland Friday March 3. After fouling off several pitches, he delivered a sacrifice fly to right that scored Eric Royals.

Same To You, Pal
Houston Memorial pitcher Kevin Aherns seems to be sticking his tongue out at the Hawks; batter (Eric Royals, but you can't see him in this shot) while Kegan Stephens gets his lead off second.

One of Putter's Three Hits
Mark Putman singles against Houston Memorial - one of three hits for the senior in the game. Before the game, Mark had asked Jesse Payne, "What's wrong with my swing? I can't hit anymore! What's wrong with my swing?" Answer: Nothing.
(Jim Swan photo)