The season opener was a well-played game against the Huskers of Yorktown, who won 5-4.

The cold weather was a factor as Greeley starter Drew Felsthenthal had some control issues. A few Huskers were awarded first base the hard, really-stinging-cold-hard way.

Felsthenthal pitched four strong innings, struck out three and only gave up three hits.

Defensively, the Quakers looked tight with excellent play in the outfield by Sam Gladstone in center and in the infield by Brian Donovan at third. Zach Csilig was strong in relief with three strike outs and only 2 base hits. Steven Haynes led the offense with a deep RBI double to left center and patience at the plate put four Quakers on first, two of whom scored.

The fifth inning was the best: Toback led off with a hit, Gonzales got on when the right fielder bungled a HIGH fly, Brian Donovan walked, Andy Diorio hit safely in the hole, Gladstone hit a deep sac fly and Greeley was back in the game with 3 runs scored.

Greeley tied it 4-4 in the 7th when Michael Levine, who walked, scored on a Gladstone hit, but Yorktown answered back in their last at bat to win 5-4.  ^^Top
 

GREELEY 2008 JV BASEBALL

Front Row: Sam Powell, Zach Csilig, Ezra Toback, Steve Haynes, Brian Donovan, Jake Hammerschlag, Michael Levine, Sam Gladstone*, Andy Diorio. Back Row: Coach Kearns, Sam Keegan, Rick St. Vincent, Drew Felsenthal, Zach Kahan, Steve Ippolito*, Anthony Diorio, Jack Gonzalez, Conner Brophy. *Team Captains