Senior right hander Joe Vermette held the visiting Huskies to three hits and one unearned over four innings to help Powers to a 12-2 win. A four-run second and six run fifth triggered the ten-run rule. Isaac Sturgess and Connor Kelly each had a pair of hits and drove in a run. Senior Elijah Britton singled in a run and scored a pair.
     The Chargers move to 28-8 overall and will take on Linden at 12 noon Saturday at Owosso in the first round of the state playoffs.
       However, the big winners today were the team members who represent the class of 2023: Joe Brock, Elijah Britton, Jack Dawley, Joe Vermette, Zander Asbridge, Garrett Wright, and Jakob Malenich. Much love and respect to you and your families for all you have accomplished through effort, sacrifice, and discipline. Onward!

 On Saturday, in the District Tournament at Owosso, the Chargers overwhelmed Linden in five innings, 12-0 and finished off Lake Fenton in six, 10-0. Grant Garman threw four innings in the opener, giving up one hit, striking out five. Fischer Hendershot tossed a 1-2-3 fifth to close it out. Connor Kelly went 4-for-4 and Isaac Sturgess had a towering two-run homer among his three hits to pace the offense.
     In the championship match-up, Powers jumped to a 6-0 lead after one inning, as Nick Stimac stunned the Blue Devils with a three-run homer. Kelly continued his hot hitting by adding a pair of safeties, and Luke Dupuis drilled a pair of singles to match his hit total in the opener. The junior infielder reached base in all six at-bats on the day, scoring five runs and driving in three. Joe Vermette smacked a two-out single to drive in the Chargers tenth run in the sixth, triggering the mercy rule in walk-off style. The pitching duo of Kelly and Sturgess combined to strikeout eleven and limit Lake Fenton to one hit.
     Powers (30-8) is now slated to play  Williamston in Regional Semi’s on Wednesday, June 7th, at 5 pm. Tickets available at Go Fan.

2022 State Runner-up, Grand Rapids Christian, engineered a three-run second and tacked on one in the fourth on its way to a 4-0 win over the Chargers in the Semifinals at MSU’s McLane Stadium. Excellent defense, timely hitting , and clutch pitching returned the Eagles to the championship game where they will take on Grosse Pointe University Liggett.
      Powers had a golden opportunity in the bottom of the first after Grant Garman struck out the side in the top of the inning. Isaac Sturgess led off with a single, and Garman followed with a two-strike single to put runners on first and second with no outs. Later, Jack Dawley walked to load the bases with two outs, but a strikeout ended the inning. In the third, Powers had to three runners reach base (including one thrown out at home after a dazzling relay throw from the Eagle first baseman), only to see another rally thwarted.
     Garman set the school’s single-season strikeout record (127) in his 11-strikeout, complete-game performance. Issac Sturgess led the Chargers’ seven-hit attack with a pair of singles and a stolen base.
     The TEAM never flinched and competed until the final pitch of its 2023 season. Reaching the first Final Four since 1984, piling up a school record 33 wins, collecting District, Regional, and Flint Tourney trophies were big-time highlights. However, the development of the young men on this historic TEAM will never be forgotten. The great tournament run was the result of turning some mid-season adversity and disappointment into end-of-the-season grit, poise, and determination.
     Special thanks to the senior leadership on this team. You are an important link to 2024 and beyond. We appreciate all our parents and fans throughout the year, and we were thrilled by the turnout and support in East Lansing. It will never be forgotten. Despite a gallant effort in a losing cause, those associated with Powers Catholic Baseball remain “Entitled to Nothing; Grateful for Everything.” Onward!

The Chargers defeated Goodrich 2-0 on Memorial Day at Broome Park to give Powers Catholic its fifth Flint Tournament Championship in six seasons. Grant Garman, Isaac Sturgess, and Connor Kelly combined for a 14-strikeout no-hitter against the Martians. Only two Goodrich player reached base via walks.
     Garman added two hits to pace the offense, Gavin Darling doubled in a run in the fourth, and Fischer Hendershot drilled a clutch two-out single in the fifth to complete the scoring.
      On Wednesday, Hemlock visits Powers to celebrate Senior Night for a 4pm single game. It will be the final regular season game for the 27-8 Chargers. District Tournament play begins on Saturday at 12 noon vs. Linden at Owosso. Where has the time gone? Finish strong Chargers!

Fischer Hendershot tossed four innings of one-hit ball with seven strikeouts before handing the ball to Zander Asbridge who delivered a scoreless fifth, completing a 14-0 shutout of visiting Yale.
     The offense matched the pitching by having a big seven-run first inning while smacking 16 total hits in the game. Hendershot drilled a pair of hits and Isaac Sturgess, Grant Garman, Connor Kelly, Jack Dawley, and Luke Dupuis joined him by having multi-hit games. Everyone got in and everyone produced: a great day overall.
      The Chargers play next this weekend in the Champions Tournament. Powers opens 3:45pm on Friday vs. Macomb Dakota @ Mott CC field; 6:30pm vs. Bay City Western @ Mott CC field. Then at 11:00am on Saturday @ Broome Park. Then, Memorial Day Monday, 7pm at Broome Park, the Chargers will square off against Goodrich in the Tom Cole Greater Flint Invitational. Let’s go!!!

Grant Garman was perfect through four innings and Connor Kelly held the Brandon Blackhawks hitless over the final two frames for a no-hitter in a 10-0 win played at the impressive Oakland University Baseball Field.
Garman became the all-time strikeout leader in  Charger history with six in the outing, pushing his current total to 269, and counting, for the junior lefty. Kelly added four more K’s to slam the door.

In addition, Kelly dominated as a hitter, going 4-for-4 with two triples, spearheading a 13-hit attack. Fischer Hendershot, Luke Dupuis, and Jack Dawley joined the hit parade with multi-hit games as well. Powers played solid offense all game by hitting several line drives, moving runners during at-bats, and running bases with alertness and aggressiveness.

The defensive turned in an errorless performance: Isaac Sturgess had a web gem in center; and, Dupuis, Michael Klein, and Alex Photiou executed a nifty 6-4-3 double play to close the fifth inning.

We were proud today to wear our camouflage uniforms to honor the military service of so many wonderful men and women, past and present! Great weather made a perfect day even better, and every Charger saw action. Sometimes things do work out.

The Chargers, powered by an eight-run fourth inning, defeated Swartz Creek 10-3 on Saturday at Whaley Park. The wins put team in the Greater Flint Tom Cole Tournament finals for the fifth time in six seasons.
     Starting pitcher Isaac Sturgess went six innings, limiting the Dragons to one earned run, striking out six. Grant Garman had two hits and two RBI’s; Garrett Wright delivered a pair of hits; and Fischer Hendershot drilled a 2-run single in the big fourth inning outburst. Powers will face off against Goodrich on Memorial Day at 7 pm, May 29th for the championship.
     Next up for the Chargers is a Military Appreciation Game at Oakland University, Monday, May 22 at 5:30 pm against Brandon. Hope you can make it, and thanks to all who served this great country and continue to do so!

  Powers squandered a 6-2 lead in the bottom of the fifth as the Wolves took advantage of leaky defense and delivered key hits to knot the score at six. To the rescue came Nik Stimac to smack a go-ahead single in the top of the seventh driving home Jack Dawley to make it 7-6. Jakob Malenich picked up the win with 2.1 innings of scoreless, hitless, three-strikeout relief. Garrett Wright, Grant Garman, Connor Kelly (including a homer), and Dawley each had multi-hit games.
     The main story in the 14-0 win for the Chargers in game two was Garman’s near- miss perfect. The junior pitcher finished with a twelve-strikeout, no walks shutout, and
didn’t allow a base runner until a one-out double down the left field line in the bottom of the sixth. The hit was followed by a strikeout and a groundout,  pitcher to first base to complete the game. Powers dominated with 19 hits, scoring in five of six frames. (The game was shortened due to the mercy rule). Kelly, Wright, Dawley,  along with Fischer Hendershot. Gavin Darling, and Zander Asbridge each two or more hits.
     Powers finishes the SVL season at 15-6-1 and now stands 22-7-1 overall. Next up for the Chargers is Swartz Creek at Whaley Park, 4pm in the semifinal round of Flint Tournament this Friday (weather permitting). Onward!

 Powers won 5-2 in the opener before bowing in the nightcap 8-3 to visiting Midland Dow. Issac Sturgess delivered a clutch two-single in the bottom of the sixth to expand a 3-2 Charger lead to 5-2 in the bottom of the sixth. It was Sturgess’s third hit of the game along with collecting three RBI’s. Starting pitcher Fischer Hendershot went 4.1 innings limiting Dow to two earned runs. Powers used five total pitchers and Connor Kelly closed the door by striking out the side in the top of the seventh to preserve the victory, win number 20 on the ‘23 campaign.
     

In second game loss. Grant Garman and Gavin Darling posted two-hit games to provide a bright spot. Powers goes to 20-7 overall, before it travels to Bay City Central on Thursday.

 The Chargers traveled to Saginaw Union and recorded two convincing victories. Connor Kelly homered twice and finished the day by hitting for the cycle (single, double, triple, home run). Almost everyone on the roster recorded at least one hit.
     Jack Dawley and Zander Asbridge earned wins on the mound.
     Powers now stands at 19-6-1 (12-5-1 in the SVL)., The Chargers return home for a doubleheader against Midland Dow on Thursday

 The Chargers lost 5-3 at Fenton in the Wood Bat Tournament opener. Connor Kelly had two hits. The team then traveled over to Linden to take on the Eagles, a 4-3 walk-off winner against Lake Fenton.
     The change of venue gave Powers a chance to change into its hitting shoes as the Chargers exploded for eight runs on nine his to cruise an 8-1 victory.  The offensive production came from Kelly (2 hits); Isaac Sturgess (triple, single, 2 runs); Grant Garman (single, double, RBI); and Garrett Wright delivered a two-out, two-RBI single.
      Gavin Darling picked up the win on the mound with 4.2 innings of one-hit, one earned run pitching. The relief corps of Michael Klein and Jakob Malenich retired six of the final seven outs by strikeout. All teams finished 1-1 in the tournament.
     Powers (17-6 overall) returns to SVL action on Monday at Saginaw Union.

The Chargers fought to the last pitch of the day in 2-0, 6-5 losses to the undefeated, third-ranked team in Division 1. In fact, in the nightcap, the bases were loaded with two outs in the bottom of the seventh before the visiting Warriors escaped with victory on pop-fly to end the game.
     Isaac Sturgess led with two hits in the opener. Grant Garman pitched well enough to win (4 hits, 6 strikeouts, 1 earned run). Sturgess struck out 11 BCW  batters and allowed three earned runs in game two.From his center field position, Sturgess turned in an array of sparkling plays. Luke Dupuis and Garrett Wright chipped in a pair of hits apiece to lead the offense.
     Powers returns to action on Saturday at 10:15 am in the Wood Bat Tourney against Fenton in Fenton. A noon start is anticipated for a second game opponent, probably versus Linden.

    Powers Catholic Varsity Baseball won two tightly contested games at Davison in SVL action Monday. Three-run rallies in the third inning of game one, and fourth inning of game two provided the margins of victory. But the pitching of Fischer Hendershot (6.1 innings; no earned runs) and Connor Kelly delivering a two-out save were key. Kelly drove in a run, and Nik Stimac drilled a clutch two-out double for Powers. Isaac Sturgess had a pair of hits.
      Kelly started on the mound in the nightcap, pitching four no-hit innings with six strikeouts. Luke Dupuis closed in the bottom of the fifth without allowing a hit for a combined no-hitter. The game was ruled official after five innings due to darkness. The big hit came from a two-out bases-loaded single by the aforementioned Sturgess. The Chargers third run came home on a wild pitch.
      Fifth-ranked Powers moves to 16-3-1 overall (10-3-1 in the SVL).  This Thursday, the Chargers welcome the current number one team in the state, Bay City Western (19-0), for an SVL showdown starting at 4 pm.
Supposed to be 77 degrees—take yourself out to the ball game

 In SVL action Saturday, Grant Garman dominated Lapeer batters by recording 16 strikeouts in a 5-1 complete game performance. Garman, working with battery mate Garrett Wright, allowed only 4 hits, an earned run, and no walks. Not to be outdone, Isaac Sturgess turned in a no-hitter (only one walk) with 9 strikeouts in 4-0 Powers shutout. Outfielders Zander Asbridge and Jack Dawley made outstanding catches to help preserve the gem.
    Fischer Hendershot (3 hits, 3 RBI’s); Nik Stimac (3 hits, 1 RBI); and, Joe Vermette added 2 hits and 2 RBI’s powered the Charger offense on the day.
     Powers (14-3 overall; 8-3-1 SVL) travels to Davison on Monday. The journey continues!

Powers Varsity Baseball swept Carman-Ainsworth by out scoring the Cavaliers convincingly. Six pitchers combined for three no-hit, shutout innings in each game.

Everyone played and all but one Charger recorded a hit, with home runs coming from Fisher Hendershot and Connor Kelly. In addition, Isaac Sturgess and Elijah Britton each had big offensive days.

Perhaps the biggest win of the day was the respect shown to the young, inexperienced, and overmatched C-A squad. It takes courage to be handily beaten by exceptional SVL baseball teams, yet they show up and do their best.

Powers sits at 6-3-1 in the SVL, 12-3 overall. The Chargers host Lapeer this Saturday at 12:30 pm in an SVL make-up doubleheader.

Powers squandered a 5-1 lead in losing game one to Grand Blanc. Connor Kelly led the Charger offense with three hits. Garrett Wright drove in two runs with a two-out single; Fischer Hendershot, Luke Dupuis, and Gavin Darling added an RBI a piece. The second game ended in a 3-3 tie after five innings due to darkness. Kelly pitched five strong innings and Darling smacked  two hits and drove in a run.

Powers, 10-3-1 overall (4-3-1 SVL) plays next at home on Monday versus Midland Dow.

The Charger varsity baseball team defeated the Oilers by the scores of 13-4 and 6-2 behind exceptional pitching, offense, and errorless defense: best overall Powers Catholic Baseball in 2023.
     Luke Dupuis threw five strong innings in game one, allowing only four hits. Fischer Hendershot made his  ‘23 mound debut by closing the door over the final two frames. The Charger offense delivered a whopping 17 hits, led by Nik Stimac (3 hits/2 RBI’s); Gavin Darling (3 hits/1RBI); Jack Dawley and Elijah Britton, 2 hits apiece; and Alex Photiou drilled an RBI single to collect his first varsity hit. A seven-run third inning put Powers in command.
     In game two, Isaac Sturgess tossed 4.2 innings of four-hit ball, yielding one earned run. Then, Joe Vermette picked up his third save of the young season to keep the Oilers at bay. The Powers offense scored two runs in the third, fourth, and sixth innings to control how the game was played. Darling, Dawley, and Connor Kelly each smacked a pair of hits.
     Nice wins, however, there is no time to savor victory because Powers hosts defending SVL Champion, Grand Blanc on Thursday. Back to work, Chargers!

   Powers defeated Lake Fenton 5-2 on Saturday at Whaley Park in Chargers first-round game in the Greater Flint Tournament. Three pitchers—Isaac Sturgess, Jack Dawley, and Joe Vermette— combined to limit the Blue Devils to three hits and one earned run.
     Grant Garman, Gavin Darling, Connor Kelly, and Dawley each delivered RBI singles to pace the offense. Pitching and defense saved the day for Powers on a miserable, cold, damp day for baseball. Players on both teams seemed challenged to track the ball in the mid-April, late-afternoon gloom. But a win is a win for the 8-2 Chargers.
     On Monday, Powers makes the semiannual trek to Mt. Pleasant with hopes to slip past the always-tough Oilers.

Powers dropped game one at Midland 7-3 before the Chargers answered with tough, tight 3-1 win in game two.

Gavin Darling led offense in the opener with a hit and two RBI’s. In the nightcap, Isaac Sturgess, Luke Dupuis, and Darling each drove in a run. Pitcher Grant Garman led the way with a ten-strikeout performance. He needed relief help from Joe Vermette who served up a game ending ground ball earning the save. Joe entered the contest with the bases loaded before inducing a 6-4 putout for a Powers win.

Powers (7-2 overall)is slated to play in the opening round of the Flint Tournament against Lake Fenton, 4:45 p.m. at Whaley Park

Powers traveled to Millington for a single-game 18-1 thrashing of the Cardinals. A nine-run first all but put the game away early. Isaac Sturgess let the onslaught with two hits and 5 RBI’s. Gavin Darling, Nik Stimac, and Luke Dupuis each collected two hits and drove in runs.

Five Charger hurlers pitched one inning apiece, limiting Millington to three hits and one run, while recording four strikeouts.

The 6-1 Varsity travels to always-tough Midland on Thursday. Game one begins at 3:30 pm.

The Chargers rolled to a 12-3 victory game one victory behind strong pitching (Connor Kelly allowed 1 hit in 5.1 innings with 7 strikeouts; and 1.1 of one-hit relief by Isaac Stugess). Gavin Darling led the offense with three hits and three RBI's, and Sturgess chipped in a pair of hits; Fischer Hendershot drove in two; and Elijah Britton smacked a two-RBI triple.

In the nightcap, Heritage rallied for two runs in the seventh inning to turn a 3-2 deficit into a 4-3 win.  Sturgess added two hits and an RBI for the 5-1 Chargers (1-1 in SVL).  Powers hosts Lapeer on Monday at 4 p.m. for a doubleheader.  Dress warm--the 80-degree weather may be  "long gone" by next week!

Powers took to the road for single game victories to start the week.  Monday at Fowlerville, the Chargers shutout the Gladiators 5-0 behind pitchers Grant Garman, Joe Vermette, Connor Kelly, and Isaac Sturgess. Kelly smacked three hits and an RBI; Nick Stimac and Jack Dawley delivered 2-RBI singles.

On Tuesday, Powers beat Saginaw Valley Lutheran 7-1 as four pitchers combined for a one-hitter. Joe Vermette got the win by going the first three innings, followed by Gavin Darling, Zander Asbridge, and Luke Dupuis. Jack Dawley led the offense with two hits and two RBI’s. Solid, efficient pitching and defense have led the way to the team’s 4-0 start.

On Thursday, Powers opens Saginaw Valley League play at home, 4 p.m. versus Saginaw Heritage.

The Chargers beat the Blue Devils 10-0 last Thursday behind the combined 1-hit, 12- strikeout pitching of Connor Kelly and Isaac Sturgess. Kelly also had two hits and three RBI’s. Luke Dupuis added a pair of hits.

Powers led 6-0 after three and took advantage of sixteen walks courtesy of the Lake Fenton pitching staff.  The Chargers go on the road on Monday to take on Fowlerville in a single game starting about 5:45 pm. The JV teams play each other first at 3:30.

Baseball Tryout information meeting on Wednesday, March 8th, 3:15 to 3:35 in Room 308. Official practice begins Monday, March 13th.

If you unable to attend, please see Mrs. Marino in the Athletic Office

Grant Garman fired a 14-strikeout two-hitter (on only 86 pitches) to defeat Kearsley 6-0 in the '23 season opener. A three-run third grew the Powers lead to 4-0; two more in the sixth finished the scoring.

Garman sparked the eight-hit attack with a pair of hits and three RBI's.  Zander Asbridge added two hits and an RBI; additionally, Isaac Sturgess, singled in a run.

If the weather cooperates, the Chargers play Wednesday at Owosso. Stay tuned: Mother Nature is undefeated in Michigan Aprils!