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Bolstered by a strong seven inning outing from hometown pitcher Keaton Hartman, the Wellington Heat got an exciting 3-2 win over the Kansas Curve. Hartman, former WHS player, gave up just three hits in the game.

A national anthem that would have made Jimi Hendrix proud bellowed through the stands of Hibbs-Hooten last Wednesday as players invited to participate in the KCLB All-Star game prepared to take the field.

The Wellington Heat finished the first half of their season on a high-note with a pair of victories on June 30th and July 1st. They started the week with an 18-1 win over the Mulvane Patriots.

Pitcher Bats: R Throws: R College: Lamar Community College Favorite MLB player: Derek Jeter, Shortstop, New York Yankees Favorite baseball memory: “Making the final play of the state championship and celebrating with my Dad.” Superstitions: “I put a new piece of gum in every inning we don’t score.” Favorite Food: Sushi Favorite thing about Wellington: “People coming out to support the Heat.” Favorite Movie: “Patriot Day” Favorite video game:”Rainbow Six Siege” Studying: Sports Psychology Home town: Littleton, CO .

LHP/first baseman Bats: L Throws: L College: Lamar Gateway Community College Favorite MLB player: Corey Seager, Shortstop Texas Rangers Favorite baseball memory: “Throwing a no hitter on senior night in high school.”

Hot June evenings are not typically thought of as football nights. However, on one fateful night the best high school seniors from around the state play in an all-star game to support the Shriners.

The Wellington Heat went 3-2 last week. The up and down week started with a tough loss to the Park City Rangers, after taking a 2-1 lead the Heat gave up four runs to lose 5-2.

Last Tuesday the Wellington Sailfish traveled to Haysville with 39 simmers. The meet saw several new District Qualifiers; Caroline Mott in the 50 meter freestyle, Abby Ybarra in the 50 meter freestyle, Georgia Shinliver in the 50 meter freestyle and 100 meter butterfly, and Duke Shinliver in the 50 meter breaststroke.

Shortstop Bats: R Throws: R College: Southwestern College, Winfield, KS Favorite MLB player: Alex Rodríguez, shortstop, New York Yankees Favorite baseball memory: “When I hit for the cycle or winning the State Championship” Superstitions: “I pray before games.” Favorite Food: Steak Favorite thing about Wellington: “My teammates.” Favorite Movie: “Miracle On Ice” Favorite video game:I don’t play video games Studying: Exercise Science Home town: Arkansas City, KS .

Pitcher Bats: L Throws: L College: University of Arkansas, Ft. Smith, AR Favorite MLB player: Clayton Kershaw, pitcher, Los Angeles Dodgers Favorite baseball memory: “Throwing in a tournament on the Fourth of July and getting to see the fireworks show afterwards.” Superstitions: “I stay away from that.” Favorite Food: Sushi Favorite thing about Wellington: “The watermelon here is very good and the people are very nice.” Favorite Movie: Moneyball Favorite video game: Fallout Studying: Sports Management Home town: Glenpool, OK .