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Franklin Little League reflections

The Little League of Franklin Township submitted these comments from 12-year-old players moving up next season.

Many of these boys have been playing baseball since the age of 4 and have played on several All Star teams, winning multiple District 18 titles.

Organizations can submit head shots and comments from students and players at tneditor@tnonline.com. They will be published as space and time permits.

Bryson Brungard #13Position: Catcher, pitcher and shortstopFavorite FT memory: 2023 Minors Orioles Championship win to complete a 17-0 season! Then going on to win a District 18 title that same year on a steal to home during our All Star season!What baseball has taught you: Teamwork makes the dream work, discipline and leadership.
Kody Herman #7Position: Third BaseFavorite FT memory: My first triple hit, that was in 2025. I’ve continued to put in the work to get better at bat and it paid off!What baseball has taught you: Discipline and to never give up. The sport has also given me amazing friendships.
Jake Kistner #1Position: Pitcher, shortstop and center fielderFavorite FT memory: Winning three District 18 championships with my teammates!What baseball has taught you: Patience, how to deal with adversity and why it is important to pay attention to the small things.
Dean Kuhns #10Position: Pitcher and shortstopFavorite FT memory: Running out on the field for Opening DayWhat baseball taught you: How to be a good teammate.
Haylen Neff #21Position: Center fielderFavorite FT memory: When my teammates and I won the championship game during our Orioles season.What has baseball taught you: docialization and determination
Jaxon Rex #47Position: CatcherFavorite FT memory: When I hit my first grand slam in the playoffs during a coach pitch game. My mom posted the video she took and Usain Bolt liked it.What baseball has taught you: Baseball has taught me that you will never get better if you don’t put in the work, especially outside of practice.
Ethan Rhoda #17Position: Right fielderFavorite FT memory: When I got the “game ball” this season on the White Sox.What has baseball taught you: Whether or not life is fair, you have to keep going.
Luke Searfoss #1Position: Third BaseFavorite FT memory: 2024 9/11 All StarsWhat baseball has taught you: Perseverance.
Christian Snyder #26Position: Catcher, pitcher, shortstop and center fielderFavorite FT memory: My favorite FT memory is when my All Star teammates and I won District 18 titles two years in a row. My teammates and I also won the Major’s 2025 Championship with the Dodgers.What has baseball taught you: Baseball has taught me so much. The sport has taught me about perseverance, confidence, dedication and determination. Baseball requires hard work, always remember hard work pays off.
Lawson Troutman #39Position: Third BaseFavorite FT memory: Winning the Panther Valley Tournament in my 2024 All Star season!What has baseball taught you: Why it is important to respect others and how to work together as a team.
Hunter Walters #21Position: First BaseFavorite FT memory: When I was on the Yankees, we were the best in the league before playoffs started. We made it to the second round and came close to having a chance to play in the championship game.What has baseball taught you: Teamwork and discipline.