The two Warren Hills Baseball captains are continuing their career as college athletes.

Seniors Thomas (Tommy) Moore, a four year varsity player, and Preston (PJ) Hanisak have lead the team through a hard season. Despite this, they have both managed to land scholarships in the sport.

Moore will be attending Sussex County Community College, a Division 2 school, where he will be playing next spring.

Hanisak has committed to Bridgewater College, a Division 3 school in Virginia.

Moore first started playing tee ball with Mansfield Little League; he also played other sports like wrestling and soccer before sticking with baseball.

“I played many sports, but baseball just stuck,” he said.

Like Moore, Hanisak also started out playing with the Mansfield Little League to begin his career in baseball. Hanisak wanted to play because of the enjoyment of the sport.

“I played just for the fun,” he said, “I didn’t care how good or bad I was. I just went there to play.”

Eventually both joined year round teams.

Moore played multiple travel teams: Diamond Jacks, Fielder’s Choice, and Renegades Zoned Redhawks.

Hanisak played for various travel teams, crediting one as the reason he is furthering his career,

“I played on The Avengers travel team, which was coached by a former pro player, who helped improve my skills,” he said. “I played for a couple years for Fielder’s Choice baseball. I played for the Cardinals travel team, but the one team that has helped me the most was Goyard Scout team.”

As for their reasoning behind their college choices, each captain had their own reasons.

Moore’s choice of college relied more on his personal life,

“They gave me a great scholarship and it is close to home, so my family can see every game,” he said.

Hanisak said his choice of school heavily relied on the atmosphere of the team,

“I knew nothing about this school and I took the five-hour drive to see it,” he said. “When I got there, the players made me feel like I was already a part of the team, even though I was just a recruit,”.

Hanisak also emphasized the atmosphere of the Bridgewater team,

“I got to go to one of the fall league games and saw that this team has the right attitude for winning,” he said.

Both Hanisak and Moore spoke about the atmosphere and coaches at Warren Hills that has made their seasons enjoyable.

“They have taught me respect for the game, my teammates, and other teams,” Moore said.

Hanisak agreed,

“The Warren Hills coaches taught me how to be more of a player. They taught me about teamwork and that everyone has to do their part,” he said. “They taught me how to be leader. They have helped me be able to play baseball at the next level.”

Both Moore and Hanisak stressed their favorite thing about the Warren Hills team.

“Being able to be friends with everyone on the team, and being able to say to each other what we need to do better, so we can get better as a team,” Hanisak said.

Moore concluded,

“My teammates and coaches all help each other get better,” he said, “and have fun doing it.”.