With the 2022 school year coming to a close and all school sports programs have been recorded, the final Barron’s Home Furnishings ‘Star Student Athletes’ are being chosen to close out an exciting year prep sports. Student athletes are selected by their coach’s for their outstanding efforts in the sports arena, as well as their exemplary scholastic and community participation.
Boys varsity baseball coach, Keith Wallin had the honor of choosing this weeks selection, senior, #16, Jason DeShon. DeShon, a right handed pitcher and infielder for coach Wallin this past season, went 3-3 from the mound for the Bruins, striking out 59 batters, throwing a perfect game in the teams season opener, and followed that up with a no-hitter in his next start on the hill.
“From the time he came to us the summer after his 8th grade year, he’s worked as hard as possible,” coach Wallin told the Compass, “he’s worked as hard as possible, truly believing in the fundamentals that we have developed and emphasize in our program.”
DeShon was also a big part of the Bruin offense for coach Wallin, hitting .500 for the Bruins in regular season play, including the post-season, going 19 for 38 at the plate, scoring 13 times with 14 RBI. In the Bruins post season, DeShon went 3/6 with 2 doubles, 1 RBI, scored 1 run, pitched 7 complete innings with 12 Ks’ and only allowed 1 hit.
Currently enrolled in Economics, First Aid, Environmental Science, and English IV, DeShon has verbally committed to Modesto Junior College to play baseball where he will pitch and play shortstop.
“Jason has been an amazing young man to have in our program, He truly believes in the fundamentals that we teach and even took it upon himself to continually pass those things on to our younger players as well. Jason will always hold a special place in our program and will remain a part of the bruin baseball family for ever.” coach Wallin said.
Congratulations and Good Luck Jason, we are confident that you will be successful in any endeavor you should choose to pursue.
Special thanks to corporate sponsors Barron’s Home Furnishings and In Motion Graphics who make this recognition possible.