Sean Popp Leads St. Laurence to Catholic League Blue Title
St. Laurence High School secured the Catholic League Blue baseball title with an 11-4 victory over Brother Rice, driven by the standout performance of senior infielder Sean Popp. After spending most of his junior year on the bench during a state championship run, Popp earned a starting role following a teammate's injury. He capitalized on the opportunity, recording two hits and three RBIs in the clinching game. Popp, an Oakton recruit, has maintained a .449 batting average this season, exemplifying perseverance and hard work. Key contributions also came from Louisville commit Cory Les, who pitched the save and added three RBIs, Kentucky commit Tristan Steger, who homered, and TCU recruit Jimmy Benson, who earned the win. The victory avenged a previous season's loss to Brother Rice and advanced St. Laurence in the Do It Stevie’s Way Tournament. Coach Pete Lotus praised Popp as a role model for his dedication, highlighting how he remained prepared despite initial lack playing time. The win marks a significant milestone for the Vikings, who improved their record to 29-1.
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Sean Popp Leads St. Laurence to Catholic League Blue Title
St. Laurence High School secured the Catholic League Blue baseball title with an 11-4 victory over Brother Rice, driven by the standout performance of senior infielder Sean Popp. After spending most of his junior year on the bench during a state championship run, Popp earned a starting role following a teammate's injury. He capitalized on the opportunity, recording two hits and three RBIs in the clinching game. Popp, an Oakton recruit, has maintained a .449 batting average this season, exemplifying perseverance and hard work. Key contributions also came from Louisville commit Cory Les, who pitched the save and added three RBIs, Kentucky commit Tristan Steger, who homered, and TCU recruit Jimmy Benson, who earned the win. The victory avenged a previous season's loss to Brother Rice and advanced St. Laurence in the Do It Stevie’s Way Tournament. Coach Pete Lotus praised Popp as a role model for his dedication, highlighting how he remained prepared despite initial lack playing time. The win marks a significant milestone for the Vikings, who improved their record to 29-1.
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