Mike Zehr woke up one morning last fall and started to go about his normal business, making his rounds around his home as he prepared for another day’s worth of work ahead of him.

Southridge's Tucker Schank was one of 50 players selected to compete in the 2019 IHSBCA North-South All-Star baseball game in Madison. The event will take place this weekend from Friday, June 21 to Sunday, June 23.

The Southridge Raiders, unfortunately, had to feel that heartbreak on Tuesday night at the 2A state championship game against the Alexandria-Monroe Tigers as they fell 4-3. 

Joe LaGrange became the newest member of that legendary group as he was presented the L.V. Phillips Mental Attitude Award following Tuesday night’s game at Victory Field.

This loss will sting for awhile for everyone associated with the Southridge baseball program. But it’s safe to say that with the talent the team has returning and the legacy the seniors left, people around the state of Indiana will be well aware of the Southridge Raiders.

The Southridge Raider baseball team will face Alexandria-Monroe in the Class 2A state title game at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Victory Field in Indianapolis.

Gene Mattingly put it simple and sweet when he shared how happy his team is to still be playing baseball in the middle of June as the Southridge Raiders prepare for their second straight state title game appearance.