Mustang's Season Begins

Mustang hardball has returned. I'm not sure I'm completely over the ending of last season. It was a tough ending to a great season of baseball. Many players have returned this year, and I hope they are hungry for redemption. 

As usual, the Mustangs were unable to have their Alumni game, but this time it wasn't because of the weather. The Mustang Basketball team did an amazing job this year and fought their way into the playoffs for the first time in several years. They did an awesome job, and I was sad to see their playoff run end so early. 

In typical small school athlete style there is no rest for the weary. The basketball boys played their playoff game on Tuesday, February 18, and on February 21, the baseball boys were on their way to Post for a tournament. We are now 7 games into the season with a record of 3-4. A fruit basket turnover in positions has happened this year, and nobody seems to be stuck in one spot this year. The boys are going to have to be well rounded and ready to play anywhere at any moment. The Mustangs have faced some good talent so far, and have lost in close contests, so there is much to grow on. 

District play begins on Saturday, March 8 against West Texas High School. Normally district play starts after Spring Break, but Gruver has joined our district bumping everything up. We won't be full force for the first two district games, but hopefully after that we stay healthy, here, and ready to play. There are many good teams in the district, but the Mustangs can take them all down. If you haven't already seen a schedule it can be found on Claude ISD's website.

Best of luck Mustangs! Here's to another great season.