WILLIAMSBURG — To be successful in any team sport, it’s always helpful to have a solid senior cast, and Whitley County has just that.
EJ Allen, Henry Bowling, Dee Parker and Kaden Powers have played huge roles in the Colonels success from past to present, and are huge reasons why they are 38-3 entering the state tournament this week.
“We have a special group of seniors this year,” Whitley County coach Jeremy Shope said. “Their love of the program, experience, and competitive nature is what leads this team.
“Our senior class is special because they all want to win above anything else,” he added. “The coaching staff trusts our seniors and they trust us. We are able to have tough conversations in order to do what’s best for the team. Their leadership and unselfishness is a big part of our success. They have each been through the peaks and valleys of baseball which is going to help lead and guide them the rest of their lives.”
Shope said each senior brings different qualities and leadership to our team.
“I like to make comparisons to real life to help prepare them for life after baseball,” he said. “In order to have a successful business, one must hire people that want the business to succeed above anything else. It takes a whole village to be successful. It takes consistency. Our seniors are the first to cheer each other on but they are the first to tell someone that they are not putting the team first. That’s special. “This is a highly competitive group,” Shope added. “EJ and Henry are fireballs who compete every day. Dee keeps things loose and loves when the lights come on. KP is our President because of his steadiness and vision. It’s a perfect combination.
“I’m so proud of what this group has accomplished,” he continued. “They’ve each help take our program to new heights. This group has accomplished a lot of firsts for Whitley County Baseball.”
