Photo Provided Cameron coach Adam Angel III and his family enjoy a moment with the OVAC trophy. Pictured from left are, Adam Angel III, Coy Angel, Debbie Feenerty, Adam Angel IV and Kason Angel.

CAMERON — Cameron baseball coach Adam Angel III had a busy day on Saturday.

Not only did he coach the Dragons to their first OVAC Championship victory in program history in the afternoon but he managed to catch both games of his youngest son’s doubleheader in Canton that morning.

After Kason’s travel team split two games at 9 and 11 a.m., it was on the road again for the Angels as they jolted for Edison High School where the Dragons eventually took down Madonna in a thrilling walk-off win.

Angel’s daughter (Caylin) plays volleyball at Wheeling Park and his two sons (Coy and Adam IV) are also on the Cameron baseball team.

“In our house it’s kind of normal,” Coach Angel said. “We have four children so it’s all non-stop. We’re a pretty big baseball family. It’s an hour and 15 minute drive from Canton to Edison so it actually worked out as far as the scheduling goes. Kason split a doubleheader in Canton and then we hit the road to come back.”

Sports has certainly brought the Angels closer together and Coach Angel simply enjoys the car ride conversations he gets to have with his children before and after a game.

“In hindsight I haven’t really coached Adam and Coy as a head coach until this year,” Coach Angel said. “With the three boys, the things we talk about in the car rides are always enjoyable. In the OVAC game, Adam was catching and I was giving him signs and we had Coy on the mound.

“Adam and I are always on the same page. We don’t have to say much, we just get each other. Sharing this experience with them is something I never dreamt would be possible.”

Not only is Coach Angel enjoying the opportunity to watch his children play the sports they love, but he is learning more about coaching during the process.

“Coy is a very serious player and Adam is all about having fun playing the game,” Coach Angel said. “Managing the two of them can be tricky. They are teaching me a lot along the way, too. I will ask them what they think about this or that so I can try to get feedback from the players. I’m kind of grading myself to make sure I”m doing things the right way since this is just my first year.”

Lance Hartley scored the game-winning run for Cameron to win the title game, racing all the way from second base on the play. Coach Angel was right behind him as he made that final dash for home that sent the team into celebration. As soon as the dust settled, however, the Angels were on the road again.

“I saw the ball kick toward the dugout on that final play and Lance read it with no hesitation,” Coach Angel said. “I think I chased him all the way down the line and when I saw the ball kick away from the catcher I knew it was time to celebrate. It’s great to be a part of the first championship for Cameron but we turned right back around and drove back to Canton that night for an 8:30 a.m. game the next morning.”

The Cameron community is just as dedicated to sports and their student athletes as the Angel family, too.

“One thing I have noticed since coming to Cameron is that the parents and the community support their kids — my gosh do they support their kids,” Coach Angel said. “There are people in the crowd everywhere we go and Edison wasn’t a 20-minute drive either. The football coach was there, the basketball coach was there and alumni were there. They are there to support the kids.”