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Monticello’s baseball team is off to an impressive start in 2026, building on the momentum from their remarkable 2025 season, which concluded with a run to the Super Sectionals.
The team has clinched victory in their first 15 games of the season, with one particularly special win for head coach Chris Jones.
That memorable win over New Berlin marked the 300th victory of Coach Jones’s career, a significant milestone.
The Sages’ strong early-season performance can be attributed to their resilience and ability to tackle challenges head-on.
“We excel at the small things and have a knack for bouncing back,” remarked Koyie Williams, the senior designated hitter. “Even when we’re trailing, we have a mindset that focuses on making a comeback, regardless of the score.”
“We’ve gotten down in a couple games, but we just try to battle and fight back and never really lose hope,” junior pitcher Zeke Young said.
“They’ve played a lot of baseball with each other,” Jones said. “They’ve just done what we’ve asked them to do throughout the course of the year, even if it’s not something they may have typically done in the past, and have bought in and done well.”