The Cannon Falls Bomber varsity Baseball and Softball teams are gearing up as they near their first games of the season. Both teams began practicing on March 10th however they have been preparing throughout the fall and winter seasons by having optional practices and workouts. Multiple teammates from the baseball team as well as the softball team seem extremely optimistic and confident about the 2025 season and are hoping to achieve the big and small goals they have set. 

When asked what they were most looking forward to this season, junior Josie Sjoquist and senior Chloe Sjoquist were both anticipating big exciting things this year. Josie Sjoquist explained what she was looking forward to by saying “What I’m looking forward to most this season is spending time with my teammates.” Chloe Sjoquist also highlighted her teammates, then she explained her excitement for their “new look” this year as they have new uniforms. 

Senior Jack Meyers described his close relationship with his team and how he was also excited to play with them for one last season. However, Preston Shoenfelder, another senior, has his eyes set on his goals as he said working towards punching his team’s ticket at state is what he’s looking forward to the most.

Both of these teams are known to be extremely talented and hold many strengths. Junior Abram Tennessen and seniors Jack Meyers and Preston Schoenfelder, all emphasized the strength of their team’s defense and pitching abilities. Meyers also added that another strength will be their “team chemistry, as we are all really close”. For the softball team, Josie Sjoquist says “We have lots of strengths this season with so many starters coming back. There are a lot of great hitters and fielders on our team, so I think our improvements will mostly be details like situations and pitch selection”.

Both the softball and baseball teams have large goals that they will work to achieve throughout this season. Tennessen hopes to see his team go to state and potentially take home a state championship. As for softball, they are hoping to maintain a win average of over 70% and they hope to make a run during the postseason.

The upcoming season for both the Bomber baseball and softball teams is looking promising. Softball and baseball have their first games coming on March 27th and they hope to see you there!