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McFarland: McHarg’s HR output gives him shot at making Washburn history

“With a month left in his college baseball season, Payton McHarg’s name is already in the Washburn University record books for home runs in a season.

The question becomes: how many more can he hit?

Through 32 games, the Saskatoon product has clubbed 17 home runs, putting him in sole possession of fifth place in school’s top single-season performances.”

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McFarland: Hemmerling making his late father proud at Barton

“Before every one of his starts, you will see Reece Hemmerling grab a pendant around his neck, look up at the sky and say four words.

“I love you, Dad.”

It’s a new pre-game ritual for the Beaumont, Alberta product, after his father passed away in November.

The pendant matches a tattoo that Hemmerling had etched on his arm, featuring an anchor that represents how his dad, Troy, was the anchor of the family, and a grey ribbon representing Glioblastoma Cancer awareness.”

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