Hampton baseball recognizes senior players
Published 7:50 pm Tuesday, May 4, 2021
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First up was Joseph Jenkins who is the teams statistician, proving you don’t have to be on the field to contribute to a winning tradition. Gary and Lisa Jenkins joined their son on the field as he was honored.
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Nolan Parker Henry was the second senior honored before Monday night's game against Avery County. “Nolan P” is a two sports star at Hampton, also playing basketball. He was offered a scholarship to play basketball for the Buffalos as he studies to become a Physical Therapist. Parker is joined on the field by his parents Brenda and Mark Henry.
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Joshua Daniel Owens was the final senior honored Monday night prior to the game with Avery County. Josh is planning on majoring in accounting at a four-year university but hasn’t decided where he’s headed in the fall. He is a career .342 hitter and has played everywhere in the infield except shortstop. Josh was joined on the field by his parents Felix and Jennifer Hutchinson and his grandparents Mike and Debbie Nash.
FROM STAFF REPORTS
Prior to the first pitch in Monday evening’s game at Hampton High School, Coach Nicholas Perkins and his staff recognized the contribution made by three seniors on the 2021 Hampton Bulldog baseball team.
The Bulldogs then took the field to take a 10-0 mercy-rule win over visiting Avery County.