ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jordan Luisi, Ripon Christian baseball

Athlete of the Week: Karson Durnin, Camdenton baseball

The sun is setting on a very special time for Camdenton head baseball coach Bryce Durnin. “It definitely hits me in some of these longer road trips,” said Durnin. “I think I’m getting old because I’m getting a little more emotional and softer a bit. I’m trying to slow the world down a little bit.” Just three years ago, his oldest son Kam played shortstop, his middle son Kade played third base, and his youngest Karson played second base. All in t…

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jordan Luisi, Ripon Christian baseball

Heavy graduation losses and a season-ending injury to a key returner has forced an inexperienced Ripon Christian team — the youngest under 15th-year coach John de Visser — to grow up in a hurry. The Knights needed one of their few seniors to step up in a big way, and Luisi has answered the call.