BSB: OMAHA CHALLENGE

UW Diamond Dawgs Wrapped Up Its Fall Baseball Season With The Ultra-Competitive Omaha Challenge

By Washington Huskies

January 16^th, 2018

Team REcon Wins

The Grey squad -- or Team RECON -- won Husky Baseball's annual Omaha Challenge before winter break to put a wrap on fall ball. The team consisting of senior captain KJ Brady, Blake Burton, Stevie Emanuels, Jack Johnson, Dylan Lamb and Brandon Leitgeb swept the tug-a-war finale to clinch a 2,350-2,000 victory over the White team.

The White team (TACP) consisting of team captain Willie MacIver, Jack DeCooman, Christian Jones, Nick Kahle, Chris Micheles and Braiden Ward led the competition at the end of each day but couldn't hold onto a 150 point lead heading into the tug-of-war. They won seven events overall, but were upset by Team RECON in the final competition.

Day 3 Video - A champion is crowned

Video by Eric Battin

The Purpose

The Omaha Challenge was designed to honor our troops and special forces who put their lives on the line every day to keep our country safe. Five teams consisting of six players participated in a series of events over three days, testing their strength, stamina, agility and mental toughness. While only one team walked away as champions, the entire team learned the value of hard work, courage, sportsmanship and teamwork that our troops exemplify. The event wrapped up a spirited fall for the Husky Baseball team that saw the squad improve and bond through teamwork and competition.

Day 2 Video

Video by Eric Battin

Who We Represent

The five team names were selected from across the United States military branches Special Forces units to represent the ideals of service and strength each of these groups embody: