Steve Stone wins 500th game
HEBRON, Texas (BVM) 鈥� Head baseball coach Steve Stone has been coaching baseball at Hebron High School for 20-plus years, and just last week, he was able to win his 500th game as a head coach. Coach Stone started the program in 1999 when the Hebron first opened.聽
鈥淭he first few years at HHS were a struggle, as with any program just getting off the ground,鈥� Coach Stone. 鈥淏ut those kids, the class that graduated in 2002, really laid the foundation for the program; and any kid that comes through now just lays one brick after another to add to it.鈥�
Not only does Stone enjoy coaching baseball, but he enjoys teaching as well.
鈥淚 really enjoy coaching and teaching kids,鈥� coach Stone stated in the release. 鈥淚 have a passion for teaching this age group, and I obviously have a passion for baseball, but I love teaching government too; there are so many relevant topics and issues that we are able to discuss.鈥�
Coach Stone is one of the longest-tenured coaches at HHS. He鈥檒l look to continue his success on the diamond and looks to help kids continue to succeed in life.
鈥淚 think the students can learn a lot more than just baseball here,鈥� coach Stone said in the release. 鈥淛ust as we go through ups and downs during a season, these experiences teach them a lot about the ups and downs of life too.鈥�
In a special ceremony last night, Steve Babick , council member and Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Carrollton issued a declaration for March 28, 2021 as Coach Steve Stone day recognizing Coaches鈥� 500th career win.
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Hawks are celebration Coach Stone鈥檚 500th career win! Congratulations!
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