Seaside players congratulate Hayden Halsen (15) after his complete game against Astoria on May 8.

May 13 was a great way for Seaside baseball to end their season.

Though the Seagulls finished with just a 3-9 league record and 7-15 overall, there’s signs the rebuilding year was a success and the future will be bright.

Hayden Halsen capped off his freshman campaign with his best start of the year. He went seven innings, allowing just five hits, striking out eight and allowing just one unearned run in his team’s 2-1 victory over St. Helens. Halsen solidified himself as the ace for next season and the Seagulls showed they will be a factor in the Cowapa League for years to come.

Seaside beats Astoria in last Clatsop Clash

After losing to rival Astoria High School 15-5 on May 6, Seaside returned the favor on May 8. The Seagulls put up 14 runs and defeated their rival 14-2, salvaging one game in the yearly rivalry.

Though Astoria won the season series, May 8’s game can serve as a springboard into next season for the young Seagulls. Seaside came into the year with a rebuild in mind, as they have a team of 11 freshman, two sophomores and only one senior.

One of those freshman, Halsen, was good on both sides of the ball. Halsen started the game and only gave up two unearned runs in his six innings. He also had two hits and two runs batted in at the plate. The Seagulls had 11 hits in total and took advantage of six Fishermen errors. Tallen Kraushaar, River Quackenbush and Brayden Cooley all had multiple hits, while Greyson Miller had two RBI’s.

While Seaside may have played their best game of the season, Astoria had one of their worst.

The Fishermen were sloppy in the field, their pitchers walked six batters and they registered just five hits against Halsen. After playing so well May 6, the game was disappointing for the Fishermen as they were unable to build off their momentum and finish the season on a high note.

Astoria handles Seaside

Astoria softball took care of business May 7.

The Fishermen handled rival Seaside 13-0 to keep their league title hopes alive. There was a chance of a letdown game after a big win against St. Helens, but the Fishermen made sure that didn’t happen.

Astoria scored five runs in the first and didn’t look back. The Fishermen had 15 hits, nine stolen bases and Taryen Wray only allowed three Seagulls to reach base.