It is going to take more than just a leg injury to keep Delta Charter School’s Carson Curtis off the field.

Curtis hyper-extended his knee in mid-March after attempting to beat out a ground ball, forcing the senior to miss a short spurt of games.

Curtis, however, has since returned to the Storm lineup but in a different capacity. In order to keep his injury from becoming worse, Curtis has shifted from his traditional catching post to second base.

“That’s just the kind of kid he is,” DCS coach Jarrett Hoffpauir said. “I think I would have to drag him off the field. He kept telling me, ‘Coach, I’m playing.’ A kid that wants it that bad, I’m not going to tell him ‘No.’”

Curtis said the adjustment to second base has been a difficult one, having spent most of his time behind the plate or in the outfield, but he’s making the most of it.

“It’s crazy; I’m not used to ground balls,” Curtis said. “It’s different.”

The senior campaign marks the first year Curtis and the Storm have been eligible for the postseason. Delta Charter School had to serve a mandatory two-year probation period after the school was established in 2013.

DCS (8-9, 2-2) struggled out of the gate initially in district play falling to in back-to-back games to No. 6 Oak Grove last week. The No. 14 Storm has rebounded this week in strong fashion, knocking off seventh-ranked Beekman Charter, 5-4 and 7-6.

“I think we’re doing good so far,” Curtis said. “We just have to continue to get some key hits.”

Curtis slotted fifth in the Storm lineup during Wednesday’s win, but Hoffpauir said once Curtis is back to 100 percent, he expects him to return toward the top of the lineup, as well as to his post behind the plate.

The versatile Curtis is one of two seniors on the DCS roster, alongside Lee Lancaster. Hoffpauir said Curtis’ willingness to push through his ailment not only helps DCS’ chances in the short term, but also raises the level of expectations for the underclassmen that follow.

“That’s the kind of kids that we have, and that’s the kind of kids that we want,” Hoffpauir said. “(Curtis and Lancaster) are great leaders, and it’s going to pay off in the long run with the younger guys.”

Curtis and the Storm will attempt to keep their winning ways going strong Tuesday when they host St. Frederick in a district clash.

“I always want to be out here; baseball is my favorite sport,” Curtis said. “I want to be out here with my team, with my brothers.”