By Blake Chadwick
After making it to state in 2023 and losing to Fort Scott 3-2, ending a tremendous season for the Abilene Cowboys.
Senior Kyson Becker was a huge reason a year ago that his team made it to state, especially after his walk-off suicide squeeze bunt secured their trip to the Class 4A state championships.
“Everybody dreams of being in that position to send your team to state or win a big game and I think I was more excited for the opportunity than I was scared,” Becker said.
Becker is a great outfielder and pitcher for the Cowboys, but is also a great leader for them as well because of all the varsity and high-level baseball experience he has.
“I feel proud because as a high school player you have the younger class who looks up to you and I want to be a role model for them,” Becker said. “I bring experience in high pressure games for the team, and being able to overcome adversity and having a short memory with what happens in the game.”
Becker has received the team’s Ace Award the last two years as well as being named to the all-league team and class 4A all-state team.
