Holy Family High School’s baseball team hit it out of the park in more ways than one on Wednesday when they faced off against Golden High School at none other than Coors Field. The majestic ballpark, home of the Colorado Rockies, opened its gates for this special high school showdown — a yearly tradition that lets local players step onto the same hallowed ground as their Major League heroes.
The game wasn’t just any ordinary high school matchup — it was a moment where faith, teamwork and the spirit of competition came together like the perfect double play.
Holy Family’s standout moment came in the bottom of the sixth inning, with the game tied at 2-0. With the bases loaded, Keenan Hughes stepped up to the plate. The tension was palpable. It was the kind of moment that could make a fan hold their breath as the ball was pitched.
What happened next was pure magic — Hughes drilled a 3-RBI double, sending the ball soaring into the outfield and giving Holy Family a commanding 5-0 lead.
The game was filled with moments of pure joy and camaraderie, but Hughes’ clutch hit was the kind of play that will have fans talking for seasons to come. The Holy Family dugout erupted with excitement, and the faithful in the stands cheered their hearts out, proudly wearing their Holy Family gear in the shadow of the Rockies’ iconic purple mountains.
Holy Family wasn’t just swinging for the fences — they were embodying the values that make Catholic education special: discipline, teamwork and a love for the game. The Rockies’ annual high school baseball event offers a unique opportunity for players to experience what it’s like to take the field in a Major League stadium, but it also provides a chance to reflect on the importance of faith and community.
For the Holy Family Tigers, this game was about more than just baseball — it was a chance to witness the power of community. And even though the final score showed a 5-0 win for Holy Family, the true victory was the camaraderie they shared, the faith they demonstrated, and the joy of playing the game they love in the heart of Denver.
As the game wrapped up, the players couldn’t help but appreciate the opportunity they had been given. From the first pitch to the last, it was clear that Holy Family was hitting home runs in all the right ways — on the scoreboard, in their hearts and in the eyes of all who watched them.
After all, there’s no better way to reflect the light of Christ than by playing the game with the kind of spirit that unites a community.
