Vikings baseball ready for season--if rain stops

The Cook County Vikings baseball team has been practicing for a few weeks now. The field at the high school is in good shape and the Vikings are ready for their first game on Monday, April 12 starting at 4 p.m. at home versus Two Harbors. 
 

They follow that the next day, April 13 with an away game at McGregor High School. 
 

Of course, the weather has something to do with whether or not the games are played. WTIP will provide updates on cancellations as soon as possible. 
 

The team started practicing in March with conditioning and started batting practice on March 29. There are 28 players in grades 7-12th ready to go. Baseball Coach Arleigh Jorgenson said the younger players have been eagerly waiting for their chance to be leaders, following last year's team of mostly seniors. Coach Jorgenson talked to WTIP a little bit about the lineup for players, but it is quite fluid at this time. 

There are three coaches for the Vikings, Jorgenson, Andy Fedema, and George  Gomez. 

 

With baseball being a "non-contact" sport, the team will be able fairly easily follow COVID-19 precautions. Some players will not be in the dug-out during the game. Huddles will be in small groups and will take place. 
 

The public is invited to attend games at the Arleigh Jorgenson Field at Cook County High School, but Coach Jorgenson does remind the public that they need to avoid interaction with the players. 
 

Click to connect to the online baseball schedule.