Western Kentucky Hilltopper pitcher Treyson Peters (19) pitches the ball during the game at Nick Denes Field on Sunday, March 30, 2025 (Hallie Stafford)Lincoln Raymond, 4, plays with a baseball during the game at Nick Denes Field on Sunday, March 30, 2025 (Hallie Stafford)Sam Houston Bearkat pitcher Connor Mondey (47) pitches the ball during the game at Nick Denes Field on Sunday, March 30, 2025 (Hallie Stafford)Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Infield Caleb Niehaus (23) waits for a play during the game against Sam Huston at Nick Denes Field on Sunday, March 30, 2025. (Hallie Stafford)Sam Houston Bearkat infield Hunter Autrey (43) waits to bat during the game at Nick Denes Field on Sunday, March 30, 2025 (Hallie Stafford)Western Kentucky Hilltopper catcher Kyle Hayes (30) runs to third base at Nick Denes Field on Sunday, March 30, 2025 (Hallie Stafford)Sam Houston Bearkat infielder Ryan Frandenn (7) swings his bat during the game at Nick Denes Field on Sunday, March 30, 2025 (Hallie Stafford)
Hallie Stafford is a photographer for the Herald. Stafford is in her second year on the hill and is majoring in film and photojournalism. Originally from Nicholasville, Kentucky, this is her second semester on the Herald staff.