Cole Kaase had a memorable senior season.

The Katy graduate was part of a historic Katy team that made a run to the Regional Finals for the first time in 17 years and was a big part of team in both the lineup and the pitchng rotation.

The experience Kaase gained both from reaching the regional finals this year and regional finals last year was invaluable, and even though Katy wasn’t able to reach the state tournament, which was their ultimate goal, Kaase wouldn’t trade it for anything.

“It was an amaing season,” Kaase said. “I’m so glad I went through it with the group of guys we had and that we made history together.”

Kaase was able to go out and represent Katy for a final time last week at the Greater Houston Baseball Coaches Association Senior All-Star Game, which the best graduating baseball athletes play in each year before heading off to continue their academic and athletic careers in college. Being able to  go out and represent Katy one last time meant everything to Kaase.

“It was amazing to be able to come out here and represent Katy again,” Kaase said. “It means a lot to all of us representing our team again and I think it’s a really cool thing to do before everyone goes off to college.”

For Kaase, that college career will take place in Lubbock, as he will attend Texas Tech and join a program with a very strong tradition.

The Red Raiders have made at last the regional round each of the past seven seasons and have advanced to the College World Series four times in the past decade. Kaase knows what that traditions entails and how much winning means, and has been working every day to improve.

“It’s something I work on every day,” Kaase said. “My coaches at Katy have helped me improve a lot and we were always working on something and then I’m constantly working outside of school to be better too. I’ve been throwing a lot and working out consistently to try and make sure I’m ready when I get up there.”

Kaase can’t wait to get up to Lubbock and make an impact, he was watching as the Red Raiders made a strong run in the Big 12 Tournament and in the Coral Gables Regional, where they ultimately fell in the final to Florida. Seeing that run just made him want it even more.

“I’m so excited to get up there,” Kaase said. “It sucked the way we lost in the Regional but it was great to see them be a part of it and the way they competed. I just can’t wait to be a part of that next year and hopefully help us make a run to Omaha.”