Small school struggles

I've always felt sorry for schools below the 3A level. They just don't have resources.

I personally grew up in a small town, but went to school at a consolidated school. About 1000 students total, and about 200 in my graduating class, so I didn't ever feel the struggle of not having enough kids out for a sports team.

Spearville is starting to feel the pressure of the lack of numbers.

The Lancers baseball team has only 12 players on the team this season. Of those 12 players, seven of them are seniors. So you do the math..... 12-7 = 5. Obviously you can't field a team with only five players.

Which begs the question... Will there even be a Spearville baseball team in 2011?

The really sad part is, kids aren't being lazy and just not coming out for a sport, they just don't have boys in the school. The 2010 freshman class has only four boys in it. That's good for those guys dating ratio... but not so good for a stellar baseball team, or any team for that matter.

Most of the youngsters are positive about getting newcomers out for the team next season. Coaches tell me that the eighth grade class coming to high school next year has parents that really encourage their kids to play sports.

While it won't affect the seniors that are graduating, they are disappointed about the lack of interest in the sport. Those boys are just hoping they can build a winning tradition newcomers want to be a part of.

For the baseball teams sake... Lets hope the Lancers go undefeated this season.