Jessep Polk of Lebanon High School in Lebanon, TN is not only off to a strong start with a new program, he is demonstrating the kind of young power any college coach would want out of his catcher. In three games over the weekend Jessep went 6/11 with a double and three HR's. Through nine games he is now sporting 4 HR's. Defensively, he has been splitting time between his catching duties and patrolling center field, using his speed to track down balls in cavernous outfield at Veteran's Field (406 to Ctr. field) and his strong arm to hold runners at bay. Behind the plate he is demonstrating tremendous leadership skills with a young pitching staff and keeping base-runners in check, throwing out the only runner to attempt a steal over the weekend.
This week the Lebanon team will host conference foe Portland on Monday. Other games this week, all at Veteran's Field in Lebanon will be Thursday @ 6:30 v Science Hill, Friday @ 5:30 v Henry County, and Saturday v. Powell @ 3:00 and Spring Hill @ 5:30.
Jessep was awarded player of the week honors at LHS for his contribution to the teams success over the weekend.
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