The 2021 Prior Lake Lakers High School baseball team from the daunting South Suburban Conference is hanging in the middle of the standings posting a 4-5 record in early season action on their return to the diamond. The Farmington Tigers have surged to the top in early season SSC action posting an 8-1 record. The Lakers posted consecutive wins in action this past week taking down Lakeville North 6-1 (Wed. 4/28) and grabbing a late lead on Eastview winning 4-3 (Thurs. 4/29) following a 5-1 loss at Lakeville South on Monday 4/26. The 2-1 SSC record this week follows 1-2 weekly records in weeks 1 & 2 with close & late losses as skipper Al Iverson (3rd season Head Coach) and staff evaluate players who have not worn the blue & gold since 2019 with and pandemic suspended 2020 MSHSL season. Scott Geisler returns as assistant to the Lakers staff as well Taylor Smith, both PL alumni and with the retirements of TJ Larson and Corey Goblirsch, joined by 1st year assistant Zach Horn who will work with Laker pitchers in 2021.
Lakers Big Baller Saturday! VS Coon Rapids Cardinals. ALL grade levels will square at Veterans Field with 9th grade kicking off the action with a 900AM 1st pitch in an all day non league friendly showdown.
900AM 9th Grade-PL Lakers VS Coon Rapids
1130AM 10th Grade-PL Lakers VS Coon Rapids
200PM Junior Varsity PL Lakers VS Coon Rapids JV
400PM Varsity PL Lakers VS Coon Rapids
There is no admission charged for the regular season. Fans and friends are encouraged to stop in as able and support 2021 Laker baseball!
NOTE: PL Laker home fans should be aware that the MSHSL requires masks for fans in attendance for Spring 2021 as well for fans & players to follow MDH social distance guidelines to help keep our games, fans & players safe during the 2021 season. Sanitizer stations (THANKS TO Biffs Shakopee) are available in fan areas of Veterans Field in Prior Lake.
UPDATED-Concessions NOT open for 2021 ISD 719 PL Laker Events.
HOTLINKS:
SSC STANDINGS (MN Baseball Hub)
2021 PL Lakers SSC schedule Link (JV & Varsity)