Chance Georgius stepped into a doubleheader against Gilbert with a mix of nerves and determination, his junior season hanging on a single swing.
He emerged as the catalyst, launching two deep homers and driving in seven runs, a burst that propelled Roland-Story to a sweep and extended its winning streak to 17 games.
The outburst was more than a flash of power; it lifted his season batting average to .453 and his OPS to 1.380, numbers that place him among the most consistent hitters in the state.
He is tied for second in the league with seven home runs and sits second in runs batted in with 50, statistics that reflect a trajectory that began to surface toward the end of his sophomore campaign when he posted a .429 average with six doubles, a triple, a home run and 16 RBIs.
A pivotal performance
Though his most recent homer came in a season-ending loss to Van Meter in district play, the performance underscored his ability to deliver in high-stakes moments.
Beyond the box score, coaches point to Georgius’s mental makeup as a key driver, noting his focus and the steady guidance he receives from the staff.
The team’s momentum now carries a larger ambition: a first state-tournament appearance since 2015, a goal that feels within reach as the club rides the wave of 17 straight victories.
With the regular season winding down, the Roland-Story coaching staff is fine-tuning the lineup, keeping Georgius in the designated-hitter spot while occasionally slipping him into third base to preserve his bat.