With a record of 7-1, this season could possibly be the best one yet for the boys varsity baseball team.

Led by senior captains Christos Tountas and Sam Rukin, the boys have made coach Gary Gustafson proud to coach the team.

“We’re going into the conference games now, and we have a lot of confidence going in and have played some good games up to this point. We’re very pleased at our progress,” Gustafson said.

“We have a big season ahead of us. To be completely honest, I feel that this year’s team can go past regionals, possibly to state,” Tountas said.

Tuesday, Apr. 13, marked the beginning of conference games, and with currently three games lined up this week the boys want to play to the best of their ability.

“The seniors have really stepped up this year. My fellow captain Sam Rukin has been pitching really well for us,” Tountas also said.

The team lost a nail biter last night at Maine West 4-3. The team is looking to rebound off of the loss and look forward.

“We focus a lot when we’re in practice, we’re playing to win,” senior Chris Baba said.

Come catch the boys at their next home game, Thursday,  Apr. 14 at home against Niles North. The Baseball team is looking to defend the traveling trophy, and catch fire early in conference play.