Finneytown HS Wildcats Baseball
Wildcats end losing streak with thrilling walkoff win over Indian Hill
Date:04/25/2015 Source:Finneytown HS Wildcats Baseball
The Finneytown Wildcats came up with the biggest win of the 2015 season on Friday evening, a dramatic 4-3 walkoff win over the Indian Hill Braves. Luke Steimle drove in the winning run from third base in the bottom of the 7th with a two out single to center. Senior Michael Whitt threw a scoreless inning of relief to notch the victory while also scoring the game winning...
Madeira Cruises to 10-1 victory over Wildcats.
Date:04/23/2015 Source:Finneytown HS Wildcats Baseball
The shaky defense continued for the Wildcats as they dropped their third straight game, this time a 10-1 contest to Madeira. In the 7 inning contest, the Wildcats committed another 5 errors, allowing 4 unearned runs to cross the plate. Cameron Bartsch, making his 3rd start of the season, only allowed 3 hits but walked 4 in his four innings of work. In those four inning...
Wildcats manage just 3 hits in 10-2 loss
Date:04/20/2015 Source:Finneytown HS Wildcats Baseball
The Wildcats bats were silent again on Monday as the Reading Blue Devils won convincingly 10-2. The Blue Devils also swept the season series against the Wildcats with the first win being the 2-1 victory they captured previously. Michael Whitt started for the Wildcats but lasted only 3 innings while his counterpart, Logan Barron threw a complete game. ...
Warriors hold off Wildcats in low scoring affair
Date:04/17/2015 Source:Finneytown HS Wildcats Baseball
After two consecutive offensive explosions, the Wildcats' bats were unable to continue their hot hitting ways in a 3-1 loss to conference opponent Mariemont. Finneytown could only manage 3 hits against Mariemont pitching in the low scoring contest. The loss dropped the Wildcats to 1-3 in the conference, while Mariemont improved to 2-3. Austin Cahill suffered his 3rd loss of the s...
Bats stay hot in 12-1 over Winton Woods
Date:04/16/2015 Source:Finneytown HS Wildcats Baseball
For the second straight day, the Wildcats run ruled their opponent in a decisive 12-1 victory; this time over the Winton Woods Warriors. Luke Steimle led the way, throwing a complete game on the mound and going 3 for 4 with two RBI's at the plate. Freshman BJ Ward added 3 RBI's as well as his first career hit. The Wildcat...
Wildcats explode for 13 runs in run rule victory over Mariemont
Date:04/15/2015 Source:Finneytown HS Wildcats Baseball
The Wildcats bats finally woke up from their season long slumber as they banged out 13 hits in a 13-3 run rule win over the Mariemont Warriors. Sam Brumett led the way with a 3 hit performance while Adam Schwegman, Joey Gerbus, and Michael Whitt all recorded 2 RBI games. Gerbus also started on the mound and threw a complete game, recording 5 strikeouts in his five innings of work. &nbs...
Wildcats drop heartbreaker to Reading
Date:04/14/2015 Source:Finneytown HS Wildcats Baseball
Despite a stellar pitching performance by Ryan Whitt, the Wildcats dropped their 5th straight to start the 2015 season; this time a 2-1 loss to conference rival Reading. Whitt was pushed into a starting role after being used in mostly relief appearances through the first part of the season. Despite the unfamiliar role, the sophomore filled in extremely well by throwing 5 in...
Wildcats' rally falls short in 4-3 loss to Wyoming
Date:04/12/2015 Source:Finneytown HS Wildcats Baseball
The tough luck continued for the Finneytown Wildcats as they dropped their fourth straight to start off the 2015 season; this time a 4-3 loss at the hands of the Wyoming Cowboys. The rivals began their respective conference seasons with a hard fought match that ended up in favor of the home team. The Cowboys opened up the scoring with one run in the bottom of the first as Sam Izenson led off ...
Wildcats Lose Third Straight to Start 2015
Date:03/30/2015 Source:Finneytown HS Wildcats Baseball
The second week of the regular season only involved one game as the Wildcats used their spring break to improve upon some of their offensive struggles of 2015. On Monday, they dropped their third straight to start the season; a 4-1 loss to Cincinnati Christian. Austin Cahill made the start on the mound for the Wildcats, giving up just 2 earned runs in his 4 innings of work. Despite his solid outin...
Wildcats Drop Twinbill to open up 2015 despite strong performance by Michael Whitt
Date:03/29/2015 Source:Finneytown HS Wildcats Baseball
Senior Michael Whitt recorded 4 hits and looked impressive in his one inning of work on the mound to open up the 2015 season but the Finneytown Wildcats dropped both games against the CCDS Indians. The Indians scored 3 runs in the first inning of game 1 and never looked back in a 6-1 victory while game 2 was a pitcher's duel between sophomore Joey Gerbus and CCD senior Came...
OPENING DAY IS FINALLY HERE!
Date:03/27/2015 Source:Finneytown HS Wildcats Baseball
The day that everyone involved with the Finneytown Wildcat baseball program is finally upon us. With opening day less than 24 hours away, the Wildcats are chomping at the bit to get started against the Cincinnati Country Day Indians of the Miami Valley Conference. While the final week of preparation gave the team some decent weather, Saturday's temperatures are not expected to rise above 45 de...
Warmer temps take the wildcats outside
Date:03/21/2015 Source:Finneytown HS Wildcats Baseball
With warm weather finally coming to the Greater Cincinnati area, the Finneytown Wildcats were able to intrasquad and practice outside. This week was the first time that the squad was able to have official practice outside of the gym at school. The good news didn't stop there as the team welcomed the arrivals of Luke Steimle and Marcus Frey. The senior duo joined the Wildcats after finishing up...
Week 2 Recap: Finding a Groove
Date:03/09/2015 Source:Finneytown HS Wildcats Baseball
When Joey Gerbus joined the team after finishing up the JV basketball season, the Wildcat coaches were unsure of what they were getting. After two weeks of practice, the 6'1 sophomore has found himself in the thick of the pitching rotation as well as the main suitor for the 2nd base job when Austin Cahill pitches. Over the course of those two weeks, Gerbus showed treme...
Tryout Week Recap: More New Faces
Date:02/27/2015 Source:Finneytown HS Wildcats Baseball
With snow hitting the Cincinnati area at a record rate, the final week of optional practices were forced to be canceled. However, February 23rd brought in new faces as the first official day of tryouts and practices began. Among the new faces were Joey Gerbus, Hayden Parker, Jairon Perkins, and Victor Martin. All four newcomers impressed the coaching staff in many different ways and will contribut...
Get to Know Your Wildcats
Date:02/19/2015 Source:Finneytown HS Wildcats Baseball
With official practices starting on February 23rd, there are still many questions that need to be answered about the Finneytown Wildcats baseball team. Who will follow Cameron Bartsch in the rotation? Who will grab a hold of the third outfield spot? Will the younger players be able to hold their own at the varsity level? Does the team have enough depth to compete ...
Optional Week 5 Recap: Cahill and Schwegman set the bar high
Date:02/17/2015 Source:Finneytown HS Wildcats Baseball
Every team with a quality defense has a common theme; a strong middle. The Finneytown Wildcats may have taken the first few steps in building that strong middle with the defensive play of sophomores Austin Cahill and Adam Schwegman. With senior catcher Sam Brumett behind the plate and junior Byron Famble planning to occupy centerfield, the Wildcats will look to the young sophomore duo to...
Optional Week 4 Recap: Cameron Bartsch, Jordan Girdler Impress on the Mound
Date:02/07/2015 Source:Finneytown HS Wildcats Baseball
With Opening Day still over six weeks away, the Wildcats may have found their ace for not only the 2015 season, but for the future as well. Cameron Bartsch, a sophomore that worked out as a catcher, showed signs of being a frontline starter in the CHL. With command of multiple pitches and solid mechanics, the younger Bartsch brother displayed potential to be a formidable force this year. Howe...
Optional Week 3 Recap: Alston joins program, lineup starting to shape up
Date:02/01/2015 Source:Finneytown HS Wildcats Baseball
With optional week 3 coming to a close, the Wildcats roster added another player and some questions about the middle of the field were answered. Turner Alston, a senior with a great football background, joined the team to finish off his high school athletic career. His presence was immediately felt as he impressed in the weightroom with his work ethic and leadership. He'll provide extra depth ...
Optional Week 2 Recap: New Faces, Surprises
Date:01/27/2015 Source:Finneytown HS Wildcats Baseball
The second week of optional workouts ended with some new faces in the crowd as well as some surprises that not everyone saw coming. Some of the new faces that joined the program this week were Garland Dixon, Kerri Harris, and Jake Haskin. All three finished the week strong and made a smooth transition into the program's new atmosphere. As the optional hitting workouts continued, some play...
Optional Week 1 Recap: A New Beginning
Date:01/18/2015 Source:Finneytown HS Wildcats Baseball
The Wildcats baseball team began the first week of optional workouts this week with a new sense of energy and optimism. Monday's weightlifting session kicked off the preseason with a great turnout. With a new sense of energy, the enthusiasm and effort resonated throughout the gym as the Wildcats began their quest to a 2015 CHL Championship. Over the next couple days, the team would continue th...
2015 Optional Workouts Start Soon
Date:01/11/2015 Source:Finneytown HS Wildcats Baseball
With Opening Day over two months away, the Finneytown Wildcats already have their eyes set on achieving something they haven't been able to accomplish in their time in the Cincinnati Hills League; a conference championship. After graduating just two seniors from last year's 11-10 squad, the Wildcats will look to an experienced core of players to lead them. The 2014 Wildcats ...
