“I’m not familiar with the recovery process of that sort of injury,” Ence, Oliverson’s coach, said. “But he definitely is improving, and the family wanted to let everyone know that they are g…
“I’m not familiar with the recovery process of that sort of injury,” Ence said. “But he definitely is improving, and the family wanted to let everyone know that they are grateful for the thoughts and prayers, and they feel like the prayers are working.”
Ence spoke with reporters hours before Utah, representing the Mountain Region, played its first game of the tournament against Tennessee from the Southeast Region. Utah lost 11-2, but even in defeat the coaching staff and parents have worked to keep their players’ attention on upcoming games and“Being kids they bounce back pretty quick. They’ve enjoyed it here and stayed busy,” Ence said. “It’s definitely been more stressful for the parents, but the kids are doing great.”
With Easton’s condition improving so quickly, his father, Jace was back in the dugout to resume his role as an assistant coach. In addition, Easton’s“You’re allowed to have 14 on a roster,” Ence said. “We had 13 and we were able to get Easton’s little brother Brogan to come and be with our team, so he arrived yesterday. The family is extremely excited. I think it’s going to be huge for the family in terms of the healing process to have Brogan be there.
Easton was remembered during warmups. Utah did not send a player out to left field, Easton’s position, and Tennessee took the field in Utah ballcaps.at Lamade Stadium. When Utah received commemorative medals for participating, Jace received Easton’s medal on his behalf to a standing ovation.
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