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Issue 14 | May 15, 2007
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Jackson, Miss., - Thomas Royals, Blazers pitcher/infielder and The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Player of the Year, is a finalist for this year's "Boo Ferriss Award". The award is given annually to the top college baseball player in the state of Mississippi. The award will be presented to the winner in a ceremony at 7 p.m. on May 21 at the Bologna Performing Arts Center on the Delta State University campus in Cleveland. Thomas Royals hit .421, had 51 RBI, and 91 hits (25 doubles) for the Blazers from the plate this season. He was 7-3 with a 1.98 ERA when pitching for the Blazers this season. Ole Miss shortstop Zach Cozart and Mississippi State University catcher Ed Easley join Royals as Ferriss finalists. Only one will take home the coveted trophy on May 21st. For ticket information on attending the ceremony, contact the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum at (800) 280-3263 or generalinfo@msfame.com. For more Blazers baseball, CLICK HERE!
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The Belhaven Blazers, ranked #9 nationally in the NAIA poll, finished the 2007 season with a loss to the Southern Polytechnic University Hornets in the Region XIII Tournament. It would be great to write a winning story here, but this time of year there can only be one victor, although everyone participating is a winner. The Blazers earned the honor of hosting the NAIA Region XIII Tournament by virtue of winning the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Championship. The Blazers finished the season with a record of 43-15 and a conference record of 24-6. CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS- This year's senior class is one of the most successful classes in Blazers history. This senior class boasts 3 GCAC championships (2 regular season and 1 tournament victory). They have compiled a 149-95 overall record, with a 79-46 conference record. These Blazers have set the standard high and provided a strong cornerstone for coach Hill Denson to continue building his version of the Belhaven Blazers baseball program. "IRON MAN"- Ricky Owens, Blazers third baseman, played in every game during his four-year career at Belhaven. With the day-to-day grind and the nagging injuries that can hamper a player, this truly is a major milestone. With a streak like this there is no wonder why Ricky holds career records in hits, doubles, and RBI, and is in the top 5 in almost every other category. For more Blazers baseball, CLICK HERE!
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Jackson, Miss.,
-Hill Denson was announced Monday night as the Region XIII Coach of the Year. Coach Denson guided the Belhaven Blazers to a 44-17 record in route to their second consecutive GCAC championship. The Blazers are currently ranked #9 in the NAIA National Baseball Poll.
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Name: Robert Johnson Sport: Basketball Position: Guard/Forward |
Hometown: Greenville, MS Birthday: 1/21/88 Classification: Freshman |
Q: What are your personal interests/hobbies?
A: My hobbies away from the court include reading and listening to music.
Q: What have you found to be most challenging about being a student-athlete at Belhaven College?
A: The most challenging thing about being a student-athlete is time management.
Q: What advice do you have for other student athletes?
A: Always remember you are a student first before you are an athlete.
Q: How would you like to be remembered?
A: I would like to be remembered as a positive influence or role model in someone's life.
Q: Use three words to explain your experience as a student athlete at Belhaven.
A: Rigorous/Consuming/Worthwhile
Q: If your life had a soundtrack, what song would be playing now?
A: If my life had a soundtrack, the song "Coming From Where I'm From" would be playing by Anthony Hamilton.
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-Britney Webb Named to Region XIII All-Region Team -
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Daphne, Ala., - Freshman center fielder Britney Webb was voted to the Region XIII All-Region Team. She batted .479 with 9 doubles, 6 triples, 37 RBI, and tied for the team lead with 12 homeruns. She also finished the season tied for the NAIA stolen base lead with 45 stolen bases. Defensively, Webb anchored the outfield with only 3 errors and threw out 4 base runners from center field.
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-Five Blazers Make
Region XIII All-Region Team-
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Jackson, Miss.,- Five Belhaven Blazers baseball players were selected to the Region XIII All-Region Team. The players were selected on a ballot that was voted on by all coaches within the region.
First Base, Bryan Bennett- Bryan posted a .396 batting average and was second on the team in total hits with 86. His offensive numbers were near the top of the conference in all categories.
Third Base, Ricky Owens- Ricky posted a .343 batting average and led the team in at-bats and total bases. Ricky was second on the team in many offensive categories, including homeruns and doubles.
Infield, Thomas Royals- Thomas, a double threat player, was selected as an infielder. Thomas led or was in the top 5 in the conference in many offensive categories.
Pitcher, Paul Faulkenberry- Paul posted a 9-1 record in 17 appearances this season. He pitched 91 2/3 innings on the season in which he struck out 102 batters.
Relief Pitcher, Matt Lawrence- Matt was the Blazers closer, and a reliable one at that. He had one blown save all season long. His 10 saves ranked #7 nationally, led the conference and region, and set the school marks for both saves in a career and saves in a season.
-Four Blazers Named to
Rawlings-NAIA Region XIII Gold Glove Team-
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Jackson, Miss.,- Four Belhaven Blazers baseball players were selected to the Rawlings-NAIA Region XIII Gold Glove Team. The players were selected on a ballot that was voted on by all coaches within the region.
Third Base, Ricky Owens- Ricky nailed down the "hot corner" this season and made difficult plays look easy. He had a fielding percentage of .930 and started every game for the Blazers.
Shortstop, David Gilbert- David Gilbert was a magnet at shortstop. In 58 games played, he had a fielding percentage of .960 and was credited with 41 double plays.
Center Fielder, Shawn Anderson- Shawn Anderson led the nation in fielding as he committed no errors from center field the entire season. Shawn had 93 successful attempts in the outfield.
Catcher, Buddy Wyrick- Buddy was the anchor of the defense for the Blazers this season. He committed only 4 errors in 440 attempts on the season. These numbers are even more astounding when you consider that Buddy was catching 16 innings a day on double-header Saturdays.
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