Playing ball as a team since the Little Leagues, many of the Hoover Varsity baseball team have been together since their elementary years. In fact, eight of the team members played together on a Champion Williamsport team, which built teamwork and taught them the strengths of their teammates that they will play with for years to come. This Williamsport team won several titles including 2003, 2004 and 2005 District 4 Champions along with third in state in 2003, state champions in 2004 and state runner-ups in 2005. Along with the trophies and plaques, Senior Jack Kastor said playing for this team has brought many other rewards for him in his baseball career. “Playing on these teams has helped me play high school baseball because it improved my confidence and made me think that I am a great baseball player who can compete with others at a higher level, such as high school baseball,” he said. Kastor  his teammates have been playing together for almost ten years, allowing them to play better as a team. “Our experience together has made us grow and develop as a [team],” he said. Senior Weston Zernechel said he agreed Williamsport has promoted teamwork. “Our team has very good chemistry,” he said. “We know how to play with each other.” Kastor said he believes the Williamsport team has improved the team’s playing in many ways. “Since we have been on the same team for so long, each of us knows each others’  weaknesses and also their strengths and can help each other out when needed,” he said. Zernechel also said he thinks the Williamsport team has a good influence on the varsity team. “It has improved our teamwork by creating friendships both on and off the field,” he said. “We’ve grown up playing with each other, so we know how to play with each other and enjoy playing with one another.”