Class of 2022 baseball standout Hunter Henderson, is not letting the cancelation of his sophomore season get him down. In fact, Henderson and several of his teammates are keeping track of one another thanks to social media, but they cannot deny the urge to toss the ball around on a sunny day.

“We are texting, Snap-chatting, and just meeting up to play catch with a couple of guys,” said Henderson.

The sophomore has played baseball for over 10 years and is normally the catcher when Augusta takes the field. Henderson can pitch and has been known to play first base as well. The baseball team is his second family and Henderson loves being around his extended brothers.

“I love the family feel to it,” said Henderson about the team. “It’s like we’re brothers.”

That atmosphere at Augusta High School is a big reason Henderson loves being a part of the team and the school.

“I enjoy the friends I make while playing a sport and also being in a small town everyone knows you,” said Henderson.

As a student, Henderson knows the importance of making good grades, not just so he can play baseball, but for his future as well.

“I love history and there are a lot of good teachers at Augusta, but Mr. Sims would be my favorite,” said Henderson.

Like most ball players, Henderson has a reason or superstition for everything, including his number.

“I wear 48 because when I was four or five I loved NASCAR and my family and I used to go there every other weekend and watch No. 48 Jimmie Johnson, but last year 48 was taken so I chose 44,” said Henderson.

His favorite team to watch (once the season gets started) are the Cleveland Indians and his favorite player is Francisco Lindor. And when he’s not tossing the ball around or doing homework, you can usually find him hitting the weights or spending time with friends.

“I love working out and hanging with some of my friends,” said Henderson.