By John Goralski Sports Writer Coach John Bores makes no apologies for the two lopsided victories in the final week of the season. He doesn’t feel bad about his team’s 13 shutouts or their nine victories by mercy rule. It can be tough to forge a championship team in the fires of a lesser conference, and that’s why Bores isn’t apologizing for his team’s dominance in the CCC West. His team’s goals are much bigger than a conference banner. “I’m looking for us to shut teams down,” said the coach. “I’m looking for clean games without any errors. I’m looking for our pitchers to hit their spots and for us to get the key hits. It’s about execution, and I think we did really well.” Now comes the final test. With a pair of mercy rule victories over New Britain and Hall, the Knights enter the postseason with the best record in Class LL (19-1), but is that enough? It’s a question that plagued the coach since last year’s loss in the state finals when mistakes plagues his young team. Bores doesn’t make his team’s schedule. He just tries to survive it, and he hopes that the lopsided blow-outs have [...]
By John Goralski Sports Writer Coach John Bores makes no apologies for the two lopsided victories in the final week of the season. He doesn’t feel bad about his team’s 13 shutouts or their nine victories by mercy rule. It can be tough to forge a championship team in the fires of a lesser conference, and that’s why Bores isn’t apologizing for his team’s dominance in the CCC West. His team’s goals are much bigger than a conference banner. “I’m looking for us to shut teams down,” said the coach. “I’m looking for clean games without any errors. I’m looking for our pitchers to hit their spots and for us to get the key hits. It’s about execution, and I think we did really well.” Now comes the final test. With a pair of mercy rule victories over New Britain and Hall, the Knights enter the postseason with the best record in Class LL (19-1), but is that enough? It’s a question that plagued the coach since last year’s loss in the state finals when mistakes plagues his young team. Bores doesn’t make his team’s schedule. He just tries to survive it, and he hopes that the lopsided blow-outs have [...]