RUNNER-UP

FROM PAGE 24 top pitcher next season with the graduation of Palmer and Wicks.

“I just want to tell Braeden to keep doing what he is doing,” Wicks said. “He is a great baseball player. A great pitcher and honestly, a very good dude overall.”

Golden graduated seven seniors — Palmer, Wicks, Hart, Jaydon Hord, Hayden Carbone, Xavier Nuss and Jonathan Cochenour — that helped lead the Demons to a third straight 4A Je co League title along with the deepest playo run since Golden won the 4A state title back in 2003.

“I think we set the tone for the next few seasons,” Palmer said. “We are a winning program. is should set the bar. We’ve got great coaching and great kids coming through the program. I think everyone is a gritty player and plays their heart out.”

Dennis Pleuss is the sports information director for Je co Public Schools. For more Je co coverage, go to CHSAANow.com.