I went to see some Colorado high school state baseball playoff baseball yesterday at All-City Field in Denver. Nice yard by the way.
Ralston Valley defeated two good teams, Grandview (10-8) and Mullen (13-2), to advance to next weekend's semi-finals. The team and Head Coach Shane Freehling were playing with heavy hearts after learning of the death on Friday night of former Mustang Nate Jurney, a key member of the 2008 4A State Championship team, from bone cancer. He played that senior season, despite being diagnosed with cancer.
I didn't know Nate Jurney but from what I've read and heard, he was a champion and a winner. A tough kid with a big heart and a fine left-handed pitcher. Yesterday, his former team showed the heart and determination that would have made Nate proud.
Who knows what will happen next week as Ralston Valley battles for another championship. It won't matter. These kids are winners on the field and off.
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