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 </figure>COVID-19 resulted in the cancellation of the Junction City Brigade summer collegiate baseball season in 2020. But not this year. General Manager Cecil Aska confirms the Brigade are planning to play in the summer of 2021. "The plan is to play and that's the word from the league ( Mid Plains League )."There will be come changes in the conference makeup. There will continue to be six teams but the Topeka Golden Giants will be under new management and will play in Rossville. The Lawrence Travelers will also join the league.Aska expects Junction City to play approximately 20 regular season home games and carry about 30 players at the beginning of the season. The Brigade will also host the Mid Plains League All Star game on July 17.Host families to house players will be needed. Aska estimated that they are trying to recruit about 15 families. "We provide family passes for all the host families and do what we can to accomodate them and make it a good experience. Host families provide lodging facilities and meals for the player.COVID-19 protocols that are required will be followed at the ballpark and with the host families and their players. Aska said a definitive plan is being prepared.The general manager also indicated that players will come from a variety of colleges, including three that are anticipated from Oklahoma State and four from Emporia State. Brandon Bachar will serve as the head coach for the Brigade, which play their games at Rathert Field in June and July.

Brigade prepare for a return to Rathert Field in 2021