Tryouts

Tryouts will be held Friday January 16th and Saturday January 17th, 2026. Here are some frequently asked questions about the tryout process.

You MUST have a physical on file with the school in order to attend tryouts.

• How do I sign up for tryouts? There are flyers all around campus posted on the walls that have a QR code. You will need to scan this code and completely fill out the google form by Wednesday, January 14. 

• When are tryouts? Tryouts will be a two day process, held on Friday January 16 and Saturday January 17. On Friday January 16 we will begin at 4:00pm on the baseball field.

• Who can attend tryouts? Anyone that is currently enrolled at Henrietta High School.

• Can you play more than one sport? Yes, if your current season is still in progress please reach out to Coach Darneal at jay.darneal@henrietta-isd.net and he will explain the process.

• How many teams will the Henrietta baseball program have? We will have two teams in the Henrietta Baseball program, Varsity and Junior Varsity (JV).

• Are freshmen allowed to participate in the baseball program? Yes, freshmen can and do participate in the baseball program. Generally, the JV team is comprised of primarily freshmen and sophomores.

• Who can make the varsity team? Anyone that we feel can help the team, grade classification does not matter.

• How many players will be carried in the entire program? Normally, there can be anywhere from 26-30 players kept in the baseball program with 2 teams.

• What will I need to bring with me to tryouts? If you have them then you will need to bring baseball pants, hat, cleats, glove, and a bat. Please DO NOT go buy new equipment until after you have made the team.

• Do the teams play and practice over Spring Break? Yes, and EVERY player will be expected to be at every game and every practice with NO exceptions.