Swifts win semifinals, fall in title game
Naz pitcher Carson Heiman pitched in the final state tournament game, with first baseman Sterl ready on first base. (photos by Richard & Jan Goodwin)
Naz fielder Tanner Birkenfeld makes flying effort the catch a ball in the final game against D’Hanis.
(Photo left) Naz pitcher Trent Gerber threw 90+ pitches against Kennard to put the Swifts into the state finals championship game. He also tied two previous UIL state tournament records for strikeouts.
(Photo right) Naz runner and catcher Luke Schulte rounds the base in the final game at state
Naz first baseman Sterl Welp stretches to catch a ball during the championship game against the D’Hanis Cowboys.
Swifts vs Kennard Semifinals Game
The Swifts got the semifinals game going with righthanded pitcher Trent Gerber on the mound and Luke Schulte in the catching position.
Players in other positions included Sterl Welps at first base; Will Young at second base; Braden Bullard at third base; Carson Heiman, short stop; Tanner Birkenfeld, center field; Brett Heitschmidt, le...
