Tuesday, April 29, 2025

North Schuylkill Baseball Honors the Memory of Brandon Harris



The North Schuylkill Baseball program paid tribute to one of its own on Saturday, honoring the memory of Brandon Harris prior to the varsity game against Whitehall.
Brandon, a 2018 graduate of North Schuylkill, was an integral part of the Spartan baseball family. He served as a manager and volunteer coach for several seasons, remembered for his dedication, positive spirit, and love for the game.

Brandon passed away Friday July 19, 2024, at the age of 24.

In a ceremony at Robert Wetzel Field, Head Coach Nick Brayford unveiled a special tribute: a metal cutout of a jersey bearing Harris’s name and number, #22. The cutout will be permanently displayed on the fence at the field, serving as a lasting reminder of Brandon’s contributions and the impact he had on the program.

To further honor him, all Spartan players and coaches — from both the junior varsity and varsity teams — wore special jerseys for the game. Each jersey featured "Harris" and the number 22 on the back, a unified and powerful symbol of remembrance.

Brandon’s family was present for the ceremony, including his mother Julie Harris, sister Nicolette Harris, and sister-in-law Jodie Harris.