Nine seniors come back to lead the team

Mady Reimund, Staff Writer • April 23, 2025

Senior center fielder Jayce Depriest takes a squat down after safely making it to second base on April 14 against Buffalo. The Wildcats won 14-3.

This baseball season, nine seniors are returning to the game, ready to lead the team and improve from last season.

The seniors include; Jayce Depriest (Center Field) Bradley Watson (Right Field) Sonny Garett (Right Field) Reece Maxwell (First Base) Drake Murrell (Second Base) Kendall Bagley (Short Stop) Garrett Ferguson (Third Base) Logan Gemes (Catcher) Josh Bunch (Pitcher).

Players have found something to work toward to improve themselves for the rest of the season.

“Keeping the head down and on top of the ball, no pop ups, pulling the shoulder, and getting the head out, are all things I try to accomplish.” senior Right fielder Bradley Watson said.

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“I think all coaches can improve and it really comes down to increasing your knowledge and how to best get your point across to the athletes,” is an objective assistant coach Gage Boise said.

Last season, the Warsaw Wildcats went 17-22, making it to sectionals with a district title. They were defeated by Lone Jack 3-16 in the sectional game.

This year, the Cats are back fired up and ready to go, finishing 2nd in the Odessa Tournament, and getting big wins over the Holden Eagles and the Weaubleau Tigers.

“We as a team have the goal of making a state run, and just have fun winnings as a team along the way,” senior second baseman Drake Murrell said.

“I wanna run it back with the boys and win districts again, because I want to have a party at coach Eierman’s house. When we win districts, we get to jump in his pool while he’s sleeping,” junior pitcher Ryan Fajen said.

“We are off to a good start, we will see how the next few weeks shake out,” head coach Johnny Eierman said.

Baseball has multiple things players find as their favorite, and some things are not only beneficial for the game, but for life beyond baseball.

“I enjoy bonding with my friends and. Also enjoy playing shortstop because I like defense. I like it because I have been playing it since I was little” sophomore infielder Logan Gemes said.

“My favorite part of coaching baseball is district time because any team can beat anybody on any given night.” Eierman said.

“Outside of the sport of baseball it also teaches you how to communicate, bond and make connections with people, and to face adversity when the time comes. Also, Problem solving and teamwork,” senior third baseman Garrett Ferguson said.

About the Contributors

Mady Reimund, Staff Writer

Mady Reimund is a sophomore, and this is her second year writing for The Wildcat. She is involved in volleyball, basketball, and softball. She works at The Fix. Reimund also takes part in pep club. Her parents are Ashley and Shane Reimund, and her younger sister is a seventh grader this year at JBMS. After high school she plans to attend college, but she has not yet decided a future career path.

Alexis Wynn, Staff Writer

Freshman Alexis Wynn is a first-year journalist on the Warsaw High School news staff. With this being Wynn’s first year on staff, she wishes to make many new friends. She is involved with the WHS cheerleading team and pep club. After high school, she plans to go to cosmetology school and become a hairstylist. Outside of school, she enjoys hanging out with friends and spending time with family. Wynn is so excited to start her first year on staff.

Tatum Bohl, Contributor

Tatum Bohl is a Senior at Warsaw High School. This is Bohl’s second year in advanced journalism and she is the Media and Business editor. She joined the class to capture pictures of people’s best moments and give her peers the opportunity to look back on their favorite memories. In addition to being involved in yearbook, Bohl is involved in FBLA, FCCLA, dance team, cheerleading, pep club, and STUCO. Outside of school she participates in pageants and modeling. After high school she plans on attending college for social media marketing.