Checking the Lineup
Before Hebron's tournament and season opener against Frisco, Ryan Dant goes through the final pregame preparations, including getting the Hawks' starting lineup for the night.

Waiting on the Anthem
Hawks players stand along the third base line waiting for the start of the National Anthem before taking the field against Frisco Feb. 22.

Home Run #1 - Kegan Stephens
There were four home runs hit by Hawks players - one in four consecutive games. The first came off the bat of senior Kegan Stephens, shown here being met by teammates Feb. 23 after his two-run blast in the fifth inning against Odessa Permian.

Home Run #2 - Jon Velez
Less than eight hours of Kegan Stephens' home run Friday, senior outfielder/catcher Jon Velez launched a grand-slam home run against Arlington Lamar and was all smiles as he returned to the dugout.

Home Run #3 - Jon Bartlotti
The third home run came off the bat of Jon Bartlotti, who slugged this solo shot in the first inning Saturday morning against Lewisville at the Farmers' home field. You can see Jon was able to track the blast as he headed toward first base.

Home Run #4 - Jesse Payne
The Hawks' fourth home run in four games came from senior Jesse Payne, who launched a three-run HR against Plano East in the third-place game played at Lewisville Feb. 24. The photographer happened to get this shot just after bat made contact with ball.

Just Before Delivery
Senior pitcher Payden Bravenec peers in at the sign before releasing a pitch against Frisco Feb. 22. Bravenec earned the win, hurling 91 pitches over six innings.

Checking The Runner
Sophomore pitcher Jon McManemin checks a baserunner before delivering a pitch against Odessa Permian Feb. 23. Hebron, behind the pitching of McManemin, won the game.

Adrian Gets a Lead
Senior Adrian Rubalcava takes a lead at first base after a second-inning walk against Frisco Feb. 22 at Hebron.

Brief Meeting
Catcher Jon Velez meets with Ethan Patton before the senior pitcher's first pitch in relief against Odessa Permian Feb. 23. Patton struck out three in his one inning of work.

The Lefty Against Plano East
Senior lefthander Travis Griffith was effective in a brief outing against Plano East Feb. 24, pitching 2/3 of an inning late in the game without allowing a hit or run.

Running For The Catcher
Sophomore Michael Putman gets his helmet on while running for catcher Jon Velez Feb. 23 against Odessa Permian.

Waiting On the First Pitch
(From left) Payden Bravenec, Erin McCarver, Ethan Patton and student trainers Caitlyn Crooms and Chelsea Driscoll wait for the start of the Hebron vs. Lewisville game Saturday morning, Feb. 24.

Checking His Fielders
Ryan Kelley turns to check if his fielders are ready before tossing a pitch against Lewisville Feb. 23.

Big Game Against Plano East
Sophomore third baseman/first baseman Ryan Payne had a big game against Plano East, going 3-for-4 with a two-run double.

If You're scoring at home, it's 4-3
Hawks' junior catcher Matt McManemin throws out a runner at first base against Frisco Feb. 22.

Run-Scoring Single by Kocher
Patrick Kocher singles to center to drive in the Hawks' seventh run against Plano East Feb. 24.

Word From the Coach
Junior pitcher Ryan Angus gets encouragement from Coach Stone during the Hawks' game against Plano East Feb. 24.

Off The Ground Running
Jesse Payne steals second in the fourth inning of the Hawks' game against Plano East. The senior had six stolen bases in the tournament.