Pierson Falls to Burke Catholic in Class C Regional Final - 27 East

Pierson Falls to Burke Catholic in Class C Regional Final

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Pierson head coach Bob Manning congratulates his players after a well-fought game and an overall strong season.  DREW BUDD

Pierson head coach Bob Manning congratulates his players after a well-fought game and an overall strong season. DREW BUDD

Pierson head coach Bob Manning and senior Nathan Dee hug one another after the final out of Saturday's game.   DREW BUDD

Pierson head coach Bob Manning and senior Nathan Dee hug one another after the final out of Saturday's game. DREW BUDD

Pierson head coach Bob Manning and senior Nathan Dee hug one another after the final out of Saturday's game.   DREW BUDD

Pierson head coach Bob Manning and senior Nathan Dee hug one another after the final out of Saturday's game. DREW BUDD

Pierson junior Braeden Mott started on the mound in Saturday's Class C Regional Final.   DREW BUDD

Pierson junior Braeden Mott started on the mound in Saturday's Class C Regional Final. DREW BUDD

Pierson junior Braeden Mott started on the mound in Saturday's Class C Regional Final.   DREW BUDD

Pierson junior Braeden Mott started on the mound in Saturday's Class C Regional Final. DREW BUDD

Pierson junior Braeden Mott started on the mound in Saturday's Class C Regional Final.   DREW BUDD

Pierson junior Braeden Mott started on the mound in Saturday's Class C Regional Final. DREW BUDD

Whaler Brian Schroeder dives back to first base safely.   DREW BUDD

Whaler Brian Schroeder dives back to first base safely. DREW BUDD

Pierson junior Braeden Mott started on the mound in Saturday's Class C Regional Final.   DREW BUDD

Pierson junior Braeden Mott started on the mound in Saturday's Class C Regional Final. DREW BUDD

Pierson head coach Bob Manning heads to the mound during Burke Catholic's three-run inning.  DREW BUDD

Pierson head coach Bob Manning heads to the mound during Burke Catholic's three-run inning. DREW BUDD

Braeden Mott throws to third base after fielding a bunted ball and gets the force out.   DREW BUDD

Braeden Mott throws to third base after fielding a bunted ball and gets the force out. DREW BUDD

Pierson left fielder Andy Wayne fires the ball back into the infield after catching a fly ball.   DREW BUDD

Pierson left fielder Andy Wayne fires the ball back into the infield after catching a fly ball. DREW BUDD

A Burke Catholic player scores on a sacrifice fly.  DREW BUDD

A Burke Catholic player scores on a sacrifice fly. DREW BUDD

Lucas Iulo lined this pitch to left field for a base hit.   DREW BUDD

Lucas Iulo lined this pitch to left field for a base hit. DREW BUDD

Pierson senior Justin Gardiner looks down to head coach Bob Manning for signs.   DREW BUDD

Pierson senior Justin Gardiner looks down to head coach Bob Manning for signs. DREW BUDD

Pierson shortstop Spencer Cavaniola fires to first base after fielding a ground ball cleanly for an out.   DREW BUDD

Pierson shortstop Spencer Cavaniola fires to first base after fielding a ground ball cleanly for an out. DREW BUDD

Pierson shortstop Spencer Cavaniola holds a Burke Catholic base runner on at second base.  DREW BUDD

Pierson shortstop Spencer Cavaniola holds a Burke Catholic base runner on at second base. DREW BUDD

Pierson head coach Bob Manning asks the home plate umpire of the previous pitch location.  DREW BUDD

Pierson head coach Bob Manning asks the home plate umpire of the previous pitch location. DREW BUDD

Assistant coach Matt Heffernan, left, and Pierson head coach Bob Manning asks the home plate umpire of the previous pitch location.  DREW BUDD

Assistant coach Matt Heffernan, left, and Pierson head coach Bob Manning asks the home plate umpire of the previous pitch location. DREW BUDD

Pierson head coach Bob Manning has another conversation with starting pitcher Braeden Mott.   DREW BUDD

Pierson head coach Bob Manning has another conversation with starting pitcher Braeden Mott. DREW BUDD

Pierson catcher Jeffrey Gregor.   DREW BUDD

Pierson catcher Jeffrey Gregor. DREW BUDD

Pierson third baseman Charles Schaefer receives a throw from catcher Jeffrey Gregor with a Burke Catholic player attempting to steal a bag.   DREW BUDD

Pierson third baseman Charles Schaefer receives a throw from catcher Jeffrey Gregor with a Burke Catholic player attempting to steal a bag. DREW BUDD

Pierson third baseman Charles Schaefer tags out a Burke Catholic player trying to steal third base.   DREW BUDD

Pierson third baseman Charles Schaefer tags out a Burke Catholic player trying to steal third base. DREW BUDD

Pierson third baseman Charles Schaefer tags out a Burke Catholic player trying to steal third base.   DREW BUDD

Pierson third baseman Charles Schaefer tags out a Burke Catholic player trying to steal third base. DREW BUDD

Pierson third baseman Charles Schaefer tags out a Burke Catholic player trying to steal third base.   DREW BUDD

Pierson third baseman Charles Schaefer tags out a Burke Catholic player trying to steal third base. DREW BUDD

Pierson senior Charles Schaefer catches a fly ball.   DREW BUDD

Pierson senior Charles Schaefer catches a fly ball. DREW BUDD

Pierson senior Nathan Dee relieved starting pitcher Braeden Mott in the sixth inning.   DREW BUDD

Pierson senior Nathan Dee relieved starting pitcher Braeden Mott in the sixth inning. DREW BUDD

Pierson senior Nathan Dee relieved starting pitcher Braeden Mott in the sixth inning.   DREW BUDD

Pierson senior Nathan Dee relieved starting pitcher Braeden Mott in the sixth inning. DREW BUDD

Pierson senior Chad Federico gives head coach Bob Manning some info.  DREW BUDD

Pierson senior Chad Federico gives head coach Bob Manning some info. DREW BUDD

Nathan Dee is congratulated by assistant coach Matt Heffernan for getting himself out of a jam.  DREW BUDD

Nathan Dee is congratulated by assistant coach Matt Heffernan for getting himself out of a jam. DREW BUDD

Pierson junior Max Krotman lined this pitch deep to right field but foul.   DREW BUDD

Pierson junior Max Krotman lined this pitch deep to right field but foul. DREW BUDD

Max Krotman nearly beats out the throw at first base in the top of the seventh inning.  DREW BUDD

Max Krotman nearly beats out the throw at first base in the top of the seventh inning. DREW BUDD

Drew Budd on Jun 3, 2024
After nearly a full month off since the last meaningful game the Pierson baseball team played, the team made the three-hour trek early Saturday morning to Teddy Lorenz Field at... more

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