The Panther skipper is quick to credit his staff, however, for the development of the players and success this past year. Passell picked up the deserved recognition of Coach of the Year in IML play, guiding the Panthers to a share of the program’s first league crown, while taking M-CHS to a new high-water mark with 22 wins. “We were so confident with him with the ball.” “Miles was amazing this year, whether as a starter or closer,” said Passell of the junior’s breakout season. “He’s been a difference maker since Day One.” Carver led the team in hits (51), runs scored (58), stolen bases (36) and doubles (16), setting new single-season school records in each category.įrost became a dominant force on the mound for the Panthers, posting new program-best marks of a 0.66 ERA and 92 strikeouts, while securing an 8-1 record. “The impact Cory made was a blast to watch,” said Passell of Carver’s dynamic bat at the top of the Panther order. The senior pitcher and infielder led the team in RBIs at the plate and matched a school record with nine wins on the mound, while joining Carver for a middle infield combination that would rank among the best in the state in fielding percentage. “The amount of work he puts in the offseason is admirable, and has left a legacy for the program.” “Evan has been on this trajectory his whole baseball life,” said Passell of LaMunyon. Frost landed the IML Player of the Year honor for his work on the mound and at the plate, joining LaMunyon, and fellow seniors Jake Blackmer, and Braden Hallman, along with Carver and classmate Darren Daves on the list of postseason honorees.Įvan LaMunyon takes a full cut at the plate in a game against Pagosa Springs in April. The all-state selections follow up a haul of six Panthers earning All-Intermountain League honors from their league championship season, joining their head coach on the league’s honor roll. Freshman Cory Carver picked up an honorable mention recognition as well for M-CHS. Three Panthers earned all-state selections, led by a pair of First Team honorees – senior Evan LaMunyon and junior Miles Frost. Instead, the Panthers excelled on the field, making the program’s first 3A state tournament appearance, and are now earning their recognition off it. Head coach Tim Passell’s squad chose to not accept any of them. The 2023 spring season offered the Montezuma-Cortez baseball team plenty excuses to fall short of their potential. Panthers earns postseason honors after state tournament appearance
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