Reapers Baseball

As many have probably heard, or have seen the emotional posts.....the Reapers Era has indeed come to an end. It breaks my heart along with everyone else who is a part of this organization, from siblings who are best buds to parents night out, to players sleepovers to grandparents breakfast get togethers.....to come to terms with it! It has been a fun, trying, successful ride! These boys came together-most as strangers just about four years ago and soon built an unbreakable brotherhood! They have put their blood sweat and tears into this team and it showed every step of the way. They all left their hearts on the field in every game possible! The trips to Columbia, Omaha, Topeka, Memphis, all around Kansas and Missouri to play in tournaments and show people what Reapers baseball was all about---priceless! Memories were made on and off the field--something we hope these boys and families will cherish for a lifetime! The boys claimed several 1st and 2nd Place trophies over the years--10 to be exact, the boys have made some ESPN type plays, hit homeruns, thrown shutouts, have gotten beaten a few times but always got up to fight back and win by a spread in the next one! Coach DJ and Coach Daryl had a dream to make a successful, respectful, good, solid kick ass baseball team and I'd say they made that dream come true! Being married to the Coach was not always the easiest job-but it allowed me to be the Mom-ager and get to know every single family and take care of them and things on the team that needed to be done! Sure it was hectic at times but it was definitely worth every moment!! I want to personally thank every one of our fans who followed us on GC, who contributed through fundraising or who took time to wish these boys well and success in their seasons. You truly have no idea how much it means!! The last few days we have all said how we can go on and on for days about different memories throughout the years--this is no different--I could talk forever about just how awesome it was. Reapers family is the best around--Reapers family is Forever!! FTR on 3........FEAR THE REAPERS!!!

On a side note--these boys are trying to stay together as much as possible through different HS prep teams--Remember their names--I promise you will see them all again!! And of course they are forever friends off the field!! The journey will not stop here.........

Love and Hugs to All---Tona ❤❤⚾⚾⚾❤❤

Congratulations to Hunter Tidwell--Our Honorary Reaper(see previous posts about why/how he became an honorary reaper) who was given the chance to bat today as the very last batter. The game was over by Reapers spread winning 10-0. However-- the Opposing team.....the Bandits were more than willing to let Hunter "play" in the 2017 13u World Series! Their team took the field just like any other normal inning, the umps took their position just like any other inning, Hunter stepped into the box, fouled a couple off, then smacked the ball to the outfield!! Outfielder bobbled it, threw it to second-he missed it, Hunter was rounding third and headed home, with all his Reapers teammates waiting for him!! He was safe!! An in the park homerun!! Not sure if there was a dry eye on either teams bleachers! We cant thank the Bandits team enough, yet another group of 13yr olds who accepted and understood, for allowing this kid to get a real at bat in a game and to "act" out the real game scenario! The umpire then gave Hunter his homerun ball and a nomination to play in the Mo/Kan All State Showcase! It was a class act by all involved! It was awesome! Something we hope he will truly never forget! Way to Go Hunter!!

Reapers start World Series festivities tonight at Fountain Bluff!! Opening ceremonies and skills comps!! Tomorrow games are 4pm and 8pm and Friday games are 2pm and 6pm!! Saturday will start bracket play!! Time to kick ass the Reapers Way!! Fear the Reapers!! Don't forget to follow us on gamechanger!!

Reapers vs Bombers for NKCA Post Season Championship----Reapers Win a great game! Congrats Boys! Championship Reapers!! Woooo!!

Hotel Life when we travel!! Go Reapers!