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Oak Ridge honors high school baseball team with city proclamation
Summary
Oak Ridge city leaders proclaimed June 3, 2024, as Oak Ridge High School Baseball Team Day to mark a school-record 28-win season and the program's first state-tournament berth in 52 years. Coach Travis Free thanked the community and the team during brief remarks.
The Oak Ridge City Council on June 3 proclaimed Oak Ridge High School Baseball Team Day to honor the 2023–24 team’s school-record 28 wins and its first appearance in the state tournament in 52 years. The proclamation, read by the clerk, also noted the team’s return of seven starters and five postseason pitchers and named Coach Travis Free as the team leader.
The declaration recognized specific players and milestones and encouraged citizens to celebrate the squad’s season. Coach Travis Free, introduced in the proclamation, addressed the council and spectators, praising the continuity of community support and saying, “baseball is not a game. It’s an attitude.” He thanked former players, parents and local leaders for rallying behind the program.
Mayor/Chair and councilmembers presented the proclamation and invited the team forward for recognition. The presentation included brief personal remarks from community members and a small ceremonial acknowledgment; no formal council action was required beyond the proclamation. The council moved on to regular business after the team’s appearance.
