GASTON, Ind. — It seemed like Wes-Del baseball's culture changed overnight.
After wallowing in mediocrity, or worse, since their 2011 sectional title, the Warriors were arguably the surprise team of 2021, going 20-8-1 en route to a sectional semifinal loss to eventual regional champion Cowan.
Not bad for new head coach, Daniel Hanson, and a senior-less roster.
Ranked Class 1A No. 10 in the latest IHSBCA poll, Wes-Del (2-1) is no longer an afterthought, but that comes with new challenges and pressures. The difference now is the team believes in itself, hoping last season was the first of many proud years.