Seniors Alex Erickson and Owen DeRosier had a fantastic last regular season game. Alex broke the EA career hits record with 78 and Owen broke the season triples record with 4. (Lori Erickson photo)
Wolves defeat North Platte 8-5
The East Atchison high school baseball team took on North Platte in the Wolves’ final regular season game Monday, May 12, 2025. The Wolves were victorious, coming home with an 8-5 win. In this game, Alex Erickson broke the EA single season singles’ record with 21. Owen DeRosier beat the triples season record with 4.
Individual EA stats follow: Owen DeRosier – 2 runs, 1 hit, 1 RBI; Alex Erickson – 2 runs, 1 hit, 1 RBI, 1 walk, 1 strikeout and pitched 2.0 innings allowing 1 hit; Tate Johnson – 1 walk, 2 strikeouts and pitched 1.1 inning allowing 4 hits, 3 earned runs, and 3 walks, striking out 1; Luke Morey – 1 run, 1 RBI, 1 walk; River Dow – 1 run, 1 hit, 2 RBIs, 1 walk, 1 strikeout; Axyl Slemp – 2 RBIs, 1 walk, 1 strikeout and pitched 3.2 innings, allowing 4 hits, 2 runs (1 earned run), and 2 walks, striking out 2; Gabe Harms – 1 strikeout; Cameron Kephart – 1 run, 1 walk, 3 strikeouts; Brody Wennihan – 1 run, 1 hit, 2 strikeouts
Senior EA baseball players and their coach pose for one last photo together. This was the last year of baseball for these players and for Coach Albertson, who will be teaching and coaching at another school next year. Pictured with Coach Albertson are seniors Cameron Kephart, Gabe Harms, Alex Erickson, Luke Morey (holding a picture of River Dow, who was at State Golf), and Owen DeRosier. (Submitted photo)
Senior Alex Erickson shows the ump the ball to get the out at second base in the Wolves’ win over Northeast Nodaway.
Senior River Dow pitched four innings in the Wolves’ win over Northeast Nodaway May 16. (Patti Griffith photos)
Senior Gabe Harms waits for the pitch at home plate.
Senior Luke Morey safely slides into home, earning a run for the Wolves on Friday, May 16, 2025.
Senior Owen DeRosier celebrates making it to third base. He broke the season triples record with 4.
Senior Cameron Kephart covers second base while waiting for the pitch in the Wolves’ win May 16 in Burlington Junction.
Axyl Slemp pitched 3.0 innings in Friday’s game, allowing 1 hit, 1 earned run, and 3 walks and striking out 2.
Carter Oswald slides on the turf to make the catch in the Wolves’ District 16 loss to Maysville Tuesday, May 20, in Maryville. The Wolves’ second game of the tournament was postponed due to rain and moved to a different field in a different town that had turf and allowed the teams to compete.
Mason McMahon throws the ball in from the outfield after fielding a hit Tuesday, May 20.
Tate Johnson winds up with the pitch in the Wolves’ Class 2, District 16 semi-final baseball game against Maysville.
Brody Wennihan makes the catch, getting the out.
Wolves end 2025 season at Districts
It was a great season of baseball for the East Atchison Wolves’ high school varsity team. Although the season came to an end in the semi-final game of the Class 2, District 16 Tournament, the senior class recorded the most wins in EA history with a total of 35 and individually, several players set multiple records. The Wolves overall 2025 record was 10-12.
Commentary provided by Coach Devin Albertson:
Senior Owen DeRosier earned 2nd Team All-Conference honors and was a tremendous leader for the team behind the plate as catcher. Owen also set the single season and career record for triples.
Senior Luke Morey earned 2nd Team All-Conference honors and was one to watch at the plate and playing 3rd base.
Senior River Dow also had a fantastic season. He pitched his heart (and arm) out on Friday vs. Northeast Nodaway and would’ve tied the triples record if Owen hadn’t broken it. He missed the game Tuesday, May 20, because he was busy golfing at the Class 1 State Golf Tournament, where he earned 10th place.
Senior Cameron Kephart came back from a near death car crash last year to be a key player to this year’s Wolves’ baseball team.
Senior Gabe Harms turned into an excellent right fielder/1st baseman that the team could count on in the biggest situations.
Junior Tate Johnson also earned 2nd Team All-Conference honors and was a key player to the team’s success.
Senior Alex Erickson was a Highway 275 Conference unanimous pick and led the conference in batting average. He set the EA single season record for singles and stolen bases. Alex also broke the career record for singles, stolen bases and total hits (78). Alex broke the season runs record with 28 and tied career runs with 71 and tied season hits with 29. He was the heart and soul of EA baseball.
Individual EA stats from the District games follow:
Friday, May 16
EA 8 vs. NEN 4 – Owen DeRosier – 1 run, 2 hits, 1 RBI; Alex Erickson – 2 runs, 1 hit, 1 walk, 1 strikeout; Tate Johnson – 2 runs,3 hits, 2 RBIs, 1 strikeout; Luke Morey – 1 run, 1 hit; River Dow – 1 run, 1 hit, 3 RBIs and pitched 4.0 innings allowing 6 hits, 3 runs (2 earned runs), and 7 walks, striking out 3; Gabe Harms – 3 strikeouts; Axyl Slemp – 2 RBIs, 1 walk and pitched 3.0 innings allowing 1 hit, 1 earned run, and 3 walks, striking out 2; Cameron Oswald – 1 run, 2 hits, 2 strikeouts
Tuesday, May 20
EA 3 vs. Maysville 9 – Owen DeRosier – 1 run, 2 hits, 2 strikeouts; Alex Erickson – 1 run, 1 hit, 1 strikeout and pitched 1.0 inning allowing 2 hits and 2 runs; Tate Johnson – 1 run, 1 hit, 1 strikeout and pitched 5.0 innings allowing 10 hits, 7 runs (6 earned runs), and 1 walk; Luke Morey – 2 hits, 2 RBIs, 1 strikeout; Axyl Slemp – 1 RBI, 2 walks; Gabe Harms – 1 strikeout; Cameron Kephart – 1 strikeout; Cameron Oswald – 1 walk, 2 strikeouts; Brody Wennihan – 1 hit
