Back Row, (Left to Right): Assistant Coach Ray Gorle, Assistant Coach Tom Listberger, Pedro Mojica, Nano Jacobsen, Sean Lindsay, Tres Saldivar, Shane Rud, Andrew Hall, Buzz Ward, Clae Baker, Ryan Beason, Pat Kohan, Joe Kohan, Zach Mixson, and Head Coach Jim Ayers. Front Row: Gary Stephens, Derek Listberger, Jake Ridle, Chris Dillon, Ryan Gorle, and Assistant Coach Bill McCauley. Not pictured Assistant Coach Frank Barthel.
The Crimson Bears' state tournament hopes came down to the final game of the season, a tight 3-2 loss at the hands of the Sitka Wolves. With the defeat, the Bears found themselves in a two-way tie for the best record in Southeast with Sitka. The tiebreaker was decided by total runs allowed, where Sitka narrowly edged out the Bears, sending them to the state tournament as the Southeast Conference representative, where they went on to win the state title.
Zach Mixson was named Alaska Gatorade Player of the Year as a powerful hitting first base and dominant pitcher on the hill. In a four-game sweep of Prince of Whales, Mixson slugged five home runs and amassed 16 RBI, while also throwing a no-hitter in the weekend series.
Zach Mixson is congratulated by teammates after a home run against Prince of Whales.
Tres Saldivar protects second base against Ketchikan.
Zack Mixson rounds second base after hitting a two-run homer against Ketchikan.
Zack Mixson throws the final strike of a win against Sitka.
Pat Kohan connects with a pitch against Sitka.
Jake Ridle is tagged out at home plate against Sitka