Tonight is senior night for the Johnson County Longhorn Baseball Club.  As we look forward to tonight's game, and the district tournament, at Fred Johnson Stadium in Kingsport, we pause to reflect on a very special senior class.

Eric Cullop: Cullop has been one of the best centerfielders in the conference since he broke into the lineup his sophomore year.  He is a hitter who when he gets hot, can go as good as any hitter in the area.  He leads the 2010 club in triples, with 3, and stolen bases, with 6.  He is tied for second with 21 runs scored.  He is also tied for second on the team with 3 home runs.  Eric Cullop is a fine young man, who has worked hard on his game.  He has always displayed a positive attitude, and is simply, the type of kid you want in your baseball program.

Tyler Fenner: Tyler has been the starter at first base for the Longhorns for the majority of the last four seasons.  He has always displayed a great glove at first, but has improved as an overall defensive player as he has better learned game situations, and where to play various hitters.  Offensively, Fenner has saved his best baseball for his senior year.  After putting in countless hours in the batting cage over the winer, Fenner has hit a team leading 4 home runs, including one that paved the way for a Longhorn victory at Cannon-Gouge Park, against the Happy Valley Warriors.  He also leads the team with 19 runs batted in.  He is tied with Eric Cullop for second place on the team with 21 runs scored.  Fenner, a young man of strong Christian faith, has always displayed a positive attitude and strong work ethic.  He loves the game and does desire to play it at the next level.  The Johnson County Longhorn Baseball Program will miss Tyler Fenner. 

Cody Greer:  Cody Greer's hot offensive finish to the 2010 season has bumped his batting average to .368.  Only Sawyer Ward, at .391, has a higher batting average than Greer.  Greer has knocked in 11 runs hitting primarily at the second leadoff spot, which is how we look at the 9th place in our batting order.  Cody has earned 2 wins on the mound, with 2 complete games, including the only shutout that we have pitched this season (at Hampton).  Defensively, Cody has been up and down, but that is not because of lack of ability to play the shortstop position.  When Greer is going well on defense, he is as good as any shortstop in the Three Rivers Conference.  Cody has always displayed a positive attitude, and like fellow seniors, Tyler Fenner, James Reece, and Zack Hayworth, he has a true love for the game. 

Zack Hayworth:  Defensively, there has not been a better second baseman than Zack Hayworth in the Three Rivers Conferene in 2010.  He has fielded every ball with ease.  Hayworth has made difficult plays look routine.  He has also been one of our best pitchers, and is our only true relief pitcher.  He leads the staff with a very impressive 1.87 ERA.  He earned the win in a thrilling 7-6 victory over the Elizabethton Cyclones at home, on April 15th.  Offensively, he has not had the season he expected to have, but their is no other hitter we would want in the box in a big spot.  It is not easy hitting in the #3 hole in a lineup, as that is where the best hitter is placed, and the opposing pitchers focus and intensity go up, and that hitter does not receive many "fat" pitches to hit.  Hayworth has a love for the game, and we think he may want to stay in the game as a coach.  Zack would make a valuable addition to our coaching staff one day.  He will truly be missed.

David Lunceford: It was not easy following Adam Shelton at the catcher position, but Dave Lunceford has not been scared of the challenge.  He has displayed a team first attitude, as he has been supportive of teammates if they have hit for him, or been in the starting lineup in his spot.  He hit his first career home run this season, and has the ability to drive the baseball.  He has shown a strong throwing arm, and has thrown out several runners attempting to steal.  We wish David nothing but the best, and expect him to be successful in life.

James Reece: No one loves the game more than James Reece.  It has been a frustrating senior season for the right hander, as he was slated to be one of the anchors of our starting rotation, but injuries would not allow him to do that.  He had a nasty breaking pitch, and was tough to hit when he threw his fastball for strikes.  He started several games in the outfield for us this season.  We expect him to stay around the game in some capacity.