2012-13 Baseball News

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Cuyahoga Community College's Mark Rodriguez has been named the OCCAC Athletic Director of the Year in the OCCAC.
Cuyahoga's Mark Rodriguez Named OCCAC AD of the Year

Cleveland, OH---Cuyahoga Community College's Mark Rodriguez has been named the 2012-13 Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) Athletic Director of the Year.

Owens Community College Captures 2012-13 All-Sports Award
Owens Community College Captures 2012-13 All-Sports Award

Owens Community College has captured the 2012-13 Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) All-Sports Award.

Express Athletics Completes Most Successful Year In College History
Express Athletics Completes Most Successful Year In College History

Toledo, OH---The 2012-13 year for Express athletics saw four Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) titles, four region/district championships and four National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) D-II National Tournament appearances.

NJCAA Announces Academic Awards
NJCAA Announces Academic Awards

Colorado Springs, CO---The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has announced the names of the 2012-13 NJCAA Academic Student-Athlete Awards as well as the NJCAA Academic Teams of the Year.

OCCAC Announces 2012-13 All-Academic Team
OCCAC Announces 2012-13 All-Academic Team

The Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) has announced its postseason All-Academic team.

Sean Koerber, pictured here during his sophomore year, has signed to continue his playing career at Lourdes University. Photo by Dave Harrand/Owens Sports Information
Koerber Inks With Lourdes University, Becomes Third Express Player To Move On

Sylvania, OH---Sean Koerber, a sophomore right handed pitcher for the Express baseball team, has signed to continue his playing career at Lourdes University.

Logan Shullick prepares to swing during an at bat in the Region XII tournament this past season. The sophomore has signed with Tiffin University after leading the Express in batting average as a sophomore. Photo by Rudy Yovich/Owens Sports Information
Express Sophomore, Shullick, Signs With Tiffin University

Tiffin, OH---Logan Shullick, a sophomore outfielder for the Express baseball team, has signed to continue his playing career at Tiffin University.

Dane Davis, pictured here in the bullpen prior to the season's first game in Myrtle Beach, has signed with NCAA D-I IPFW. Photo by Nicholas Huenefeld/Owens Sports Information
Owens Sophomore, Davis, Lands With IPFW Baseball Program

Fort Wayne, IN---Sophomore pitcher Dane Davis has signed with NCAA D-I Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW).

Brandon Easton Drafted in 24th Round by Minnesota Twins
Brandon Easton Drafted in 24th Round by Minnesota Twins

Kirtland, OH---Freshman pitcher Brandon Easton (Pymatuning Valley, Ohio) became the first Laker since 2009 to be selected in the Major League Baseball draft when he was picked in the 24th round by the Minnesota Twins on Saturday afternoon.

Shortreed Named Second Team All-American by NJCAA
Shortreed Named Second Team All-American by NJCAA

Colorado Springs, Colo.---Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) Player of the Year Wil Shortreed (Westlake, Ohio / Westlake HS) has been named a Second Team All-American by the NJCAA after a strong sophomore campaign.

OCCAC Announces Postseason Awards In Baseball, Softball
OCCAC Announces Postseason Awards In Baseball, Softball

The Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) has announced postseason awards for baseball and softball.

Jordan Hill delivers a pitch in today's first game against Delta College. He threw four scoreless frames to help keep the game close. Photo by Rudy Yovich/Owens Sports Information
Hill Pitches Well Despite Season Ending Losses For Express Baseball

Battle Creek, MI---The Express baseball team saw their tournament run and season end today with losses to Delta College and Muskegon Community College.

Dane Davis delivers a pitch in today's 6-4 Express win over Jackson. Photo by Rudy Yovich/Owens Sports Information
Davis Twirls 8 Innings, Manis Gets Game Winning Single In Extras As Express Captures Region XII Opener

Battle Creek, MI---Nate Manis came through with a two-out, bases loaded single through the right side in the 10th inning to give the Express baseball team a 6-4 win in today's winner's bracket quarterfinal game against Jackson Community College.

Sinclair's Downing Commits To University of Dayton
Sinclair's Downing Commits To University of Dayton

Dayton, OH---Sophomore infielder Austin Downing has committed to play at The University of Dayton next season.

Lakers Crowned Conference Co-Champions, Earn Automatic Bid to Regionals
Lakers Crowned Conference Co-Champions, Earn Automatic Bid to Regionals

Kirtland, OH---Entering the final weekend of conference play, the Lakeland baseball team trailed first place Sinclair by three games.

Sinclair Baseball Tops Urbana At Fifth Third Field
Sinclair Baseball Tops Urbana At Fifth Third Field

Dayton, OH---The home of the Dragons became the home of the Sinclair Tartan Pride for one game on Wednesday as they faced the Urbana Blue Knights in frigid conditions.