ANNOUNCEMENTS
MY MEMORY OF LOU HOLTZ............
Lou Holtz was buried yesterday. I had the privilege of hearing him speak, I’m thinking at a Famous Stars Banquet at the Drawbridge Inn. He was a small, wispy man. He spoke quickly in short bursts. He told a story that has stuck with me over all of these years. He said that when he and his young wife were starting out, while living in a one-bedroom apartment, barely making ends meet, he made a list of 24 things that he wanted to accomplish in life. After sharing them with her, she suggested that he add a 25th – “Get A Job!” I guess that you have to have a Plan B.
Lou and I had something in common. We both believe that Water is meant to be bathed in, and not to be drank as a beverage. We both have/had Diet Coke over ice habits.
SOME FUN FACTS ABOUT THE MAC……………..
The dimensions of the Verst Family Ballpark are: LF-290, LC-330, CF-350, RC-330, RF-310
Inaugural Baseball Game At The MAC
Mustangs vs Holy Cross
Wednsday, March 18th, Game @6:00pm
Live Broadcast @5:30pm
Girls Softball Will Play Their Inaugural Regular Season Game at the Same Time - Wednesday at 6pm at the Baynum Family Softball Complex
When the 2026 Brossart Mustangs Baseball Team takes the field at the MAC Wednesday for the inaugural official regular season game ever played at our new facility, we will feature a team with a lot of shoes to fill. Gone are seven from last year’s 15-12-1 team. Keegan Gulley has moved on to Hanover University and Alex Noe has taken his pitching services to Hocking College. They join Evan Moore ’23 in college who is playing at Campbellsville.
Isaac Amin returns with his .351 batting average, Ben Doyle, Landon Ruth, Luke Neltner, Nolan Kramer, Carter and Brady Boruske, as well as Brady Rowe and Will Wyrick all saw varsity action a year ago. They will be aided this season by Owen Record, Kasey Moeller and Karter Morgan. Nolan Kramer is dealing with some back issues and could be sidelined for awhile. Nolan Schroder (FR) made the varsity team with a strong performance hitting the ball and could see some time on the mound as well. Newcomer, Sophomore John Michael Meier is starting on JV but could help on the mound with the varsity as the season progresses.
On the mound, Luke Neltner, Ben Doyle, Carter Boruske, Will Wyrick and Isaac Amin will be called on to handle the majority of our hurling duties.
Five Juniors: Brady Boruske, Nolan Kramer, Kasey Moeller, Wyatt Moree, and Luke Neltner. Two Sophomores: Owen Record and Brady Rowe, and Freshmen: Nolan Schroder.
The Lady ‘Stangs will also kick off their season Wednesday at 6:00pm as they host Boone County in the home opener on the new turf of the Baynum Family Softball Field. Unfortunately, we can’t broadcast both games simultaneously, but we’ll work to feature the Lady ‘Stangs on a future broadcast this season.
The Lady ‘Stangs battled through a rain-soaked 2025 season, finishing 16–15 overall, good for 7th in the 10th Region, while posting a 3–5 regional record and 1–2 in district play. With several key contributors graduating—Addison Doughman, Sarah Ebert, and Bhindi Shurley—this year’s senior class will take on an even bigger leadership role. Leading the way are Madison Dozier, Olivia Hildebrand, and Rachel Shewmaker, who look to guide a talented and experienced roster into the new season.
Offensively, the Lady ‘Stangs bring plenty of firepower back to the lineup. Rachel Shewmaker was a force at the plate last year, recording 106 plate appearances with 83 at-bats, posting a .441 batting average, .566 on-base percentage, and an eye-popping .855 slugging percentage. She launched 7 home runs, added 4 triples, drove in 33 runs, and collected 37 hits.
Right alongside her was Sophomore Ella Walerius, who nearly matched those numbers with 89 at-bats, a .461 batting average, a .505 on-base percentage, and a .584 slugging percentage. Together, the duo formed one of the most dangerous tandems around—combining for 88 hits, 17 doubles, 2 triples, 8 home runs, and 59 RBIs, while striking out only 20 times all season.
In the circle, Junior Anna Bezold carried a heavy workload in 2025. She started 22 games, logging over 125 innings, facing 650+ batters, and throwing 2,049 pitches while recording 79 strikeouts and finishing with an 11–10 record.
She’ll be joined by Freshman Cayce Merkley, who showed tremendous promise last season. Merkley started 3 games, pitching 32 innings, striking out 17 batters, and posting an impressive 3–0 record with a 4.10 ERA.
The Lady ‘Stangs were also aggressive and efficient on the basepaths, swiping 32 stolen bases with an impressive 85% success rate, getting caught only six times all year.
After Wednesday’s home opener, the Lady ‘Stangs will remain at home for a busy stretch: 3/19 vs. Conner @5:00pm, 3/20 vs. Dixie Heights @6:00pm and 3/21 vs. Lloyd Memorial @11:00am.
Opening week is here—come out and support the Lady ‘Stangs.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
BASKETBALL
Boys Basketball Program Fetes Its Athletes
The Brossart Boys Basketball Program Family came together Sunday morning to celebrate our season and recognize our athletes.
At left Beckett Kuntz displays his Nathan Seiter “22” Award Plaque alongside a plaque designating him 10th Regon All-Region-Honorable Mention. Drew Steffen was also recognized as 10th Region-All Region-Honorable Mention.
Nick Cozzi was tabbed our Academic Excellence Award Winner, Sophomore Brady Rowe was tabbed Most Improved, and Junior Brady Boruske earned the Mitch Orth “Mr. Hustle” Award.
Dave Trentman, my longtime broadcast partner, earned the “Dave Schabell – Whatever It Takes” Award.
9th and 10th Region Boys
Covington Catholic vs Lv St. Xavier
Wed at 11:00am
GRC vs Johnson Central
Thurs. at 8:30pm
The Boys Basketball “Sweet Sixteen” gets underway in Rupp Arena on Wednesday. Nothern Kentucky will be represented by 9th Regon Champion, Covington Catholic, who will take a 31-2 record to Lexington. Their Opening Round Opponent is a Finals-Worthy Louisville St. Xavier, who come in a 26-7, but own a win over Male, one of CovCath’s two losses. This game will tip-off the tournament at 11am Wednesday.
GRC is the 10th Region rep. The Cardinals enter the tournament with a 10th Region best record of 29-4. Their first round opponent is Johnson Central (28-5). The game will be played as the final game of the opening round at 8:30pm Thursday evening.
All of thee State Tournament games may be watched via NFHS, or listened to via KHSAA.net, plus the usual locl stations – WFTM (Soft 96), WCYN, and WMST.
State Tournament Dates/Site
Girls Basketball State Tournament:
Rupp Arena, March 11-14
COMPLETED
Boys Basketball State Tournament:
Rupp Arena, March 18-21
Bishop Brossart High School Art Gallery presents:
MARKER ART
An exhibit of artwork by elementary students from:
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