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Athlete of the Week: Brett Stone, Grossmont Outfielder
Stone, a senior, has signed a letter of intent to play baseball for the University of Northern Colorado in the fall.
For the Grossmont baseball team, they knew that they did not want a repeat of their 2012 season, when they won only eight games, finishing dead last in the Grossmont Hills League while failing to win a league game (0-15).
They've turned things around in a big way behind first year coach Chad Williams, with a 14-5 record (3-1 in league play).
One of the keys to the turnaround has been the production of the Foothillers senior team leaders. Brett Stone, a two-year starter, is one of those leaders.
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Stone, a rangy center fielder has put together an impressive 2013 campaign, hitting .356 with 14 runs scored, 16 RBIs and a home run.
He will attend the University of Northern Colorado, in Greeley, CO next fall, where he will play baseball.
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