INF Drew Kleinheider (FMCHSBaseball, 2025) has been the spark for the Griffins’ offense over the last few years. Supreme polish, barrels this to LCF for a triple, hits at every stop. Fluid, athletic infield actions, will stick at the next level. Drew Kleinheider

3B Justin Terhaar (FMCHSBaseball, 2025) goes backside for an RBI single to RF, bringing home a run. Strong, physical RHH with notable athleticism, hits fourth for the Griffins. Missouri - St. Louis commit. ScoutConnect

1B/RHP Isaac Wendler (FMCHSBaseball, 2026) does his job here, driving this pitch to deep CF for a sacrifice fly. Launched a no-doubt HR to LF earlier today. Also upper-80s, T90 mph, on the mound this winter. Isaac Wendler | ScoutConnect

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RHP/OF Mason Holmes (FMCHSBaseball, 2025; Hendrix College) puts the Griffins on the board with this 2K single. The Griffins would score two more in the frame and lead No. 3 Pleasant Plains 4-0 in the ⬆️4️⃣. Mason Holmes | ScoutConnect

L/L OF Omar Avalos (FMCHSBaseball, 2027) is one of the top sophomores in IL. Barrels the first pitch of this AB for a pull-side 2B. ++ runner with twitch, can go get it in the outfield and is 25-for-26 on SB attempts this spring. Omar Avalos | ScoutConnect

Father McGivney Scores Nine Against Pleasant Plains For 30th Win channel1450.com/2025/05/16/fat…

Congratulations to Coach Chris Erwin on earning his 200th career win! The baseball program has won over 30 games for 5 straight seasons. Coach Erwin is a great coach, leader, and person that we are lucky to have at Father McGivney.

Sectional Champs! Super Sectional Monday at 4pm at Lincoln Land Community College

RHP Evan Koontz (FMCHSBaseball, 2025; John Wood CC) slams the door, as Father McGivney holds on to defeat Routt Catholic in extra-innings. The Griffins (37-3) advance to the 1A state playoffs for the first time since 2021. Final out.👇 ScoutConnect

Checking in for game two of the 1A State Semifinals between the Father McGivney Griffins and the Pawnee Indians. Starting pitchers: - RHP Mason Holmes (FMCHSBaseball, 2025; Hendrix) - RHP Riley McElroy (Pawnee, 2025) First pitch here shortly.

From 1A State Semifinals: Father McGivney puts together an eight-run inning. Highlighted by a two-run single from P Mason Holmes (2025; Hendrix). RF Omar Avalos (2027) and 1B Ty Etchesson (2026) each connect on RBI singles. FMCHSBaseball extends their lead, 13-1 heading into

From 1A State Final: 1B Mason Holmes (FMCHSBaseball, 2025; Hendrix) connects on an RBI single. CF Ben Sink (2026) follows up with a sac fly. Father McGivney leads 3-0 heading into the bottom of the first.

OF/RHP Mason Holmes (FMCHSBaseball, 2025) keeps things rolling with this RBI 1B to RF to extend the Griffins lead to 2-0👇 Mason Holmes

Thank you McGivney baseball for all the memories over the past 3 years. It’s been an incredible journey. Family Forever FMCHSBaseball Chris Erwin

File this under “Neat!” Our 437 runs scored this year ended up being 3rd most in the country as reported to MaxPreps this year. maxpreps.com/news/U4K0oi8XJ…

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I am blessed to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at the University of Illinois-Springfield. I want to first thank God, as well as my family, friends, and coaches. A special thanks to the UIS Baseball program for this incredible opportunity.

Yet another record set by the 2025 Griffins. Our highest team GPA yet! We are proud to once again be recognized by ABCA for our hard work in the classroom.

I’m excited and blessed to announce my commitment to the University of Illinois Springfield to continue my baseball career. So thankful for this opportunity and to everyone who helped me along the way! Chris Erwin FMCHSBaseball UIS Baseball