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2008 Wolves Baseball Game Highlights

3/10/08

Wolves split with Volunteer State for season opener

The Joliet Junior College baseball team opened up their season with a split against Volunteer State Community College (TN). In game 1, sophomore Dillon Roark threw a 4-hitter to help the Wolves to a 2-1 victory. JJC received hits from T.J. Stanfield and Brandon Howard to pace the offense. Joliet dropped game 2 to Volunteer State by a 4-2 score. John DeRudder had two hits, while Brett Velon and Shaun Thomas each had one hit in the contest. JJC (1-1 overall) takes on Volunteer State Community College (TN) for another doubleheader on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Games start at 1:00 pm.

3/11/08

JJC earns another split with Volunteer State

The JJC baseball team split with Volunteer State Community College (TN) for the second day in a row. In game 1, the Wolves were defeated by a 7-6 score. Brett Velon had 3 hits including a double and Brandon Howard produced two hits and 3 RBIs. In game 2, Ryan Bethard pitched the win striking out three and walking one. Brandon Howard had three hits and 2 RBIs. Brett Velon had two hits, while Ed Koncel belted a 2-run homer. Shaun Thomas added 4 RBIs. JJC (2-2 overall) travels to Columbia State Community College on Wednesday, March 12, 2008. Game time is 2:00 pm.

3/12/08

Joliet drops a pair to Columbia State

The Joliet Junior College baseball team had a hard time against Columbia State Community College (TN) dropping a pair of games 18-2 and 18-8. In game 1, Brett Velon had two hits. In game 2, Brandon Howard had two hits (double) with 2 RBIs. Steve Bayoff hit a 2-run homerun, while Joe Maggio picked up 3 RBIs in the contest. JJC (2-4 overall) has their home opener on Saturday, March 15, 2008 against Carl Sandburg College. Game time is 12:00 pm.

3/15/08

Wolves win twice in home opener

The JJC baseball team earned a pair of victories in their home opener against Carl Sandburg College with scores of 8-7 and 7-3. In game 1, Dillon Roark picked up the win going for 7 innings and striking out 8. Brandon Howard paced the offense with two hits including a triple. Shaun Thomas, Brett Velon, Ed Koncel, Joe Maggio, and Ryan Voitik all had one hit each. In game 2, Thomas Alessio earned the win pitching 5 innings. Stephen Styck picked up the save. Offensively, Brandon Howard had two hits (triple). Shaun Thomas, Dillon Roark, and Casey Colbert all doubled for the Wolves. JJC (4-4 overall) hosts Carl Sandburg College on Sunday, March 16, 2008. Game time is 12:00 pm.

3/16/08

Joliet gets by Carl Sandburg 6-5

The Joliet Junior College baseball team picked up a 6-5 victory over Carl Sandburg College. Ryan Bethard pitched 6 solid innings striking out 4 and scattering 5 hits. Ryan Jarka pitched 3 innings in relief with 2 strikeouts to pick up the win. Ed Koncel went 3-for-4 with two doubles. Dillon Roark, Steve Bayoff, and Brett Velon all had two hits each. JJC (5-4 overall) hosts Waubonsee Community College on Wednesday, March 19, 2008. Game time is 2:00 pm.

3/19/08

Wolves pick up a pair against Waubonsee

The JJC baseball team picked up wins against Waubonsee Community College by scores of 10-1 and 8-1. For game 1, Ryan Voitik went 2-for-4 with two doubles and 3 RBIs. Brett Velon, Joe Maggio, and Ed Koncel all picked up two hits. Dillon Roark got the win with 9 strikeouts in 7 innings of work. In game 2, Kevin Barnett picked up the win. Brandon Howard doubled and homered with 2 RBIs. Dillon Roark hit a home run pinch hitting. JJC (7-4 overall) hosts the College of Lake County on Monday, March 24, 2008. Game time is 2:00 pm.

3/24/08

JJC sweeps Lake County in doubleheader

The Joliet Junior College baseball team defeated the College of Lake County by scores of 4-0 and 8-3. In game 1, Dillon Roark pitched a no hitter with 15 strikeouts. Ed Koncel and Tyler Thompson both homered for the Wolves. Ryan Voitik had two hits (double). In game 2, Ryan Bethard pitched for 5 innings giving up 4 hits and striking out two. Hector Belen led the offense with three hits followed by Brandon Howard with two hits. Belen and Howard both had 2 RBIs each. JJC (9-4 overall) hosts Olive-Harvey College on Tuesday, March 25, 2008. Game time is 3:00 pm.

3/25/08

Wolves bats come alive against Olive-Harvey

The JJC baseball team had no trouble with their offense in their 26-3 victory over Olive-Harvey College. Brandon Howard led the offense going 4-for-5, while Ed Koncel was 2-for-3 (HR, 4 RBIs). Hector Belen had three hits, Tyler Thompson two hits, and Joe Maggio two hits. Chris Vidmar added 4 RBIs. JJC (10-4 overall) travel to Black Hawk College on Wednesday, March 26, 2008. Game time is 2:00 pm.

3/26/08

Joliet cruises with doubleheader sweep over Black Hawk

The Joliet Junior College baseball team defeated Black Hawk College by scores of 11-5 and 5-1. In game 1, Hector Belen doubled and homered for the Wolves picking up 3 RBIs. Shaun Thomas went 3-for-4 with 3 RBIs, while Ryan Voitik had two hits. Chris Vidmar, Ed Koncel, and Brandon Howard all hit doubles. Kevin Barnett picked up the win scattering 9 hits and striking out 3. In game 2, T.J. Stanfield led the Wolves going 2-for-3 with a homer and 3 RBIs. Tyler Thompson doubled twice. Ryan Jarka pitched 5 solid innings giving up 5 hits. Stephen Styck pitched 2 hitless innings and striking out 4 to get the victory. JJC (12-4 overall) travels to N4C conference opponent College of DuPage on Saturday, March 29, 2008. Game time is 12:00 pm. 

3/29/08

Wolves split against DuPage

The JJC baseball team opened up the North Central Community College Conference with a split against the College of DuPage. In game 1, JJC took control with a 11-2 victory. Sophomore Dillon Roark had 6 strikeouts, giving up 2 hits on 5 innings of work. Casey Colbert, Ryan Voitik, Ed Koncel, and T.J. Stanfield had two hits each. For game 2, the Wolves bats fell silent in a 11-1 loss. Hector Belen had two hits and an RBI. JJC (13-5 overall, 1-1 N4C) hosts N4C conference opponent College of DuPage on Sunday, March 30, 2008. Game time is 12:00 pm.

3/30/08

JJC picks up the twinbill against College of DuPage

The Joliet Junior College baseball team picked up a pair of victories against N4C conference opponent College of DuPage with scores of 10-0 and 15-4. In game 1, Kevin Barnett struck out 8 and gave up 1 hit in 6 innings to get the win. Ed Koncel, Ryan Voitik, Brandon Howard, and Brett Velon all had two hits. Koncel had 2 RBIs. In game 2, Ryan Jarka worked the mound for 5 innings, striking out 4 and scattering 6 hits. Brandon Howard went 4-for-4 (2B, RBI) and Brett Velon was 3-for-4 with 3 RBIs. Hector Belen (6 RBIs) and Ryan Voitik (3 RBIs) both had two hits. JJC (15-5 overall, 3-1 N4C) hosts South Suburban College on Tuesday, April 1, 2008. Game time is 3:00 pm.

4/1/08

Wolves fall to South Suburban

The JJC baseball team was defeated by South Suburban College by a score of 10-3. Ed Koncel led the Wolves with two hits and two RBIs. Brandon Howard doubled, while T.J. Stanfield, Hector Belen, and Casey Colbert each produced one hit. JJC (15-6 overall) hosts Oakton Community College on Thursday, April 3, 2008. Game time is 3:00 pm.

4/3/08

Joliet bats come alive against Oakton

The Joliet Junior College baseball team defeated Oakton Community College by a score of 14-8. T.J. Stanfield (HR, 2 RBIs), Shaun Thomas (2 RBIs), and Ryan Voitik (2B, 4 RBIs) led the Wolves with three hits each. Hector Belen, Brett Velon, Brandon Howard, and Steve Bayoff all had two hits. Howard homered for one of his two hits, while Ed Koncel had a triple in the contest. Winning pitcher Zach Giertych went for 5 innings and gave up 3 hits. JJC (16-6 overall) hosts Illinois Valley Community College on Friday, April 4, 2008. Game time is 2:00 pm.

4/4/08

JJC gets two against Illinois Valley

The JJC baseball team picked up two wins in Friday's doubleheader against Illinois Valley Community College. In game 1, the Wolves won 13-3. Brett Velon led Joliet with three hits and 4 RBIs. Ed Koncel had two hits (3B, 2 RBIs), Shaun Thomas doubled twice (4 RBIs), and Brandon Howard, Keon Clayton, and Hector Belen all recorded two hits. Joe Colbert got the win on the mound. In game 2, JJC won by a score of 8-3. Hector Belen, Ed Koncel, and Brandon Howard all had two hits. Brian Shirey picked up the win striking out 6 on four innings of work. JJC (18-6 overall) hosts N4C conference opponent Harper College on Saturday, April 5, 2008. Game time is 12:00 pm.

4/5/08

Wolves keep it going with another two wins

The Joliet Junior College baseball team defeated N4C conference opponent Harper College by scores of 13-0 and 3-1 in the N4C matchup. In game 1, Ed Koncel led the Wolves with three hits. Brett Velon and T.J. Stanfield had two hits each. Kevin Barnett took the win going for 6.2 innings, scattering 4 hits, and striking out 8. For game 2, Hector Belen recorded two hits. Ryan Voitik doubled with 2 RBIs. Ryan Jarka got the win giving up 2 hits on 7 innings of work. JJC (20-6 overall, 5-1 N4C) hosts N4C conference opponent Harper College on Sunday, April 6, 2008. Game time is 12:00 pm.

4/6/08

Joliet runs their winning streak to seven

The JJC baseball team ended their weekend matchup against N4C conference opponent Harper College with a winner. In game 1, the Wolves won by a 2-0 score. Ed Koncel, Ryan Voitik, Brandon Howard, Hector Belen, and Brett Velon all had one hit. Sophomore Dillon Roark remained perfect striking out 12 on 7 innings. Joliet edged out Harper by a 5-4 score in game 2. Ed Koncel and Steve Bayoff had two hits. Bryan Johnson picked up the win for the Wolves, while Stephen Styck got the save. JJC (22-6 overall, 7-1 N4C) travel to Kankakee Community College on Tuesday, April 8, 2008. Game time is 3:00 pm.

4/8/08

JJC tops Kankakee in 10-2 victory

The Joliet Junior College baseball team picked up another victory against Kankakee Community College by a score of 10-2. Ed Koncel led the Wolves with a homerun, triple, and 5 RBIs. Casey Colbert homered and doubled totaling 3 RBIs. Brandon Howard went 3-for-4 in the contest. Zach Giertych got the win giving up 1 hit and striking out 2. JJC (23-6 overall) travels to Kishwaukee College on Wednesday, April 9, 2008. Game time is 3:00 pm.

4/9/08

Wolves edge out Kishwaukee

The JJC baseball team kept their winning streak alive with a 5-4 win over Kishwaukee College. Casey Colbert had two hits and 2 RBIs. Keon Clayton, Hector Belen, Shaun Thomas, Steve Bayoff, Ed Koncel, Brandon Howard, and Ryan Voitik all had one hit each. Ryan Bethard picked up the win on the mound with 6 innings of work. Stephen Styck got the save. JJC (24-6 overall) travels to Moraine Valley Community College on Friday, April 11, 2008. Game time is 3:00 pm.

4/11/08

Joliet gets by Moraine 13-3

The Joliet Junior College baseball team defeated Moraine Valley Community College by a score of 13-3. Hector Belen, Brett Velon, Ryan Voitik, and Keon Clayton had two hits each. Voitik and Steve Bayoff doubled for the Wolves. J.D. Fabian picked up the win on 4 innings of work with four strikeouts. JJC (25-6 overall) travels to N4C conference opponent Rock Valley College on Sunday, April 13, 2008. Game time is 12:00 pm.

4/13/08

Joliet sweeps Rock Valley

The JJC baseball team defeated N4C conference opponent Rock Valley College by scores of 10-1 and 5-3. In game 1, Brandon Howard and Ed Koncel had three hits each. T.J. Stanfield, Steve Bayoff, and Hector Belen all had two hits. Bayoff totaled 3 RBIs. Winning pitcher Dillon Roark worked for 7 innings striking out eight. In game 2, T.J. Stanfield, Casey Colbert, and Brandon Howard produced the offense all getting two hits each. Kevin Barnett picked up the win striking out eight, while Stephen Styck got the save. JJC (27-6 overall, 9-1 N4C) host N4C conference opponent Rock Valley College on Monday, April 15, 2008. Game time is 2:00 pm.

4/14/08

Wolves get two more

The Joliet Junior College baseball team earned two more victories in a match up against N4C conference opponent Rock Valley College. In game 1, the Wolves won by a score of 7-1. Casey Colbert and T.J. Stanfield had two hits each. Hector Belen produced two RBIs. Ryan Jarka got the win striking out eight on 7 innings of work. In game 2, JJC earned a 10-1 victory. Hector Belen, Shaun Thomas, T.J. Stanfield, and Brandon Howard had two hits each. Thomas had 4 RBIs, while Howard collected 3 RBIs. Bryan Johnson got the victory in 6 innings of work giving up four hits and striking out six. JJC (29-6 overall, 11-1 N4C) host Kankakee Community College on Thursday, April 17, 2008. Game time is 3:00 pm.

4/16/08

JJC powers past Benedictine JV

The JJC baseball team defeated Benedictine University JV by a 12-2 score in the non-conference contest. Casey Colbert led the Wolves going 3-for-4 with 2 RBIs. Brandon Howard doubled twice, while Shaun Thomas, Dillon Roark, Hector Belen, and Ed Koncel all had two hits each. T.J. Stanfield had 3 RBIs in the contest. Ryan Bethard got the win for Joliet on 6 innings of work. He struck out 11 and gave up only 3 hits. JJC (30-6 overall) hosts Kankakee Community College on Thursday, April 17, 2008. Game time is 3:00 pm.

4/17/08

Wolves chalk up another win against Kankakee

The Joliet Junior College baseball team defeated Kankakee Community College by a score of 8-5. T.J. Stanfield had three hits in the contest. Tyler Thompson, Brandon Howard, and Hector Belen had two hits each. Belen produced 5 RBIs. Zach Giertych got the win on the mound striking out three in seven innings. Stephen Styck picked up the save. JJC (31-6 overall) travels to N4C conference opponent Triton College on Friday, April 18, 2008. Game time is 2:00 pm.

4/18/08

Joliet earns twinbill over Triton

The JJC baseball team earned two victories over N4C conference opponent Triton College by scores of 4-3 and 11-1. In game 1, Ryan Voitik, Hector Belen, Chris Vidmar, and Ed Koncel had two hits each. Koncel provided 2 RBIs. Stephen Styck picked up the win in this extra innings match-up. Dillon Roark pitched 8 innings striking out 7, and giving up 6 hits. In game 2, the Wolves pounded out 16 hits. Ryan Voitik (HR, 3 RBIs), Brandon Howard (3 2Bs), and Dillon Roark (2 2Bs) all had three hits each. Ed Koncel (HR, 2B, 3 RBIs), Tyler Thompson (2B), and T.J. Stanfield (HR, 2 RBIs) had two hits each. Kevin Barnett pitched a 6-hitter picking up the win. JJC (33-6 overall, 13-1 overall) host N4C conference opponent Triton College on Saturday, April 19, 2008. Game time is 12:00 pm.

4/19/08

Wolves earn N4C conference championship

The Joliet Junior College baseball team defeated N4C conference opponent Triton College by scores of 5-1 and 4-3 to claim the N4C Conference Championship. In game 1, Ed Koncel had three hits including a triple and 2 RBIs. Ryan Voitik, Brandon Howard, and Casey Colbert all had two hits each. Ryan Jarka got the win striking out three in seven innings. In game 2, Brett Velon, Tyler Thompson, and Ryan Voitik had two hits each. Dillon Roark and Hector Belen both doubled in the contest. Stephen Styck got the win on the mound. Bryan Johnson pitched for 6 innings, gave up 7 hits, and struck out 5. JJC (35-6 overall, 15-1 N4C) travel to South Suburban College on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. Game time is 3:00 pm.

4/22/08

South Suburban ends Wolves streak

The JJC baseball team was defeated by a tough South Suburban College by a score of 6-3. Brandon Howard led the offense going 3-for-5 with 3 RBIs. Ryan Voitik, Shaun Thomas, and Brett Velon had two hits each. Dillon Roark suffered his first loss of the season on the mound. He threw 5.2 innings, gave up 7 hits, and struck out 5. JJC (35-7 overall) hosts Kishwaukee College on Wednesday, April 23, 2008. Game time is 3:00 pm.

4/23/08

JJC gets by Kishwaukee

The Joliet Junior College baseball team defeated Kishwaukee College by a 6-0 score. Casey Colbert led the Wolves with two hits. Brandon Howard tripled in the contest. Ryan Bethard worked the entire game on the mound. He had 9 strikeouts and only gave up 2 hits. JJC (36-7 overall) travels to Oakton Community College on Thursday, April 24, 2008. Game time is 3:00 pm.

4/24/08

Wolves get tripped up by Oakton

The JJC baseball team fell to Oakton Community College by a score of 11-9. Hector Belen led the offensive charge with four hits (HR, 3 RBIs). Casey Colbert homered and chalked up 3 RBIs on the game. Brett Velon had two hits. Zach Giertych pitched 6 innings for the Wolves. He struck out two and scattered eight hits. JJC (36-8 overall) hosts Madison Area Technical College on Saturday, April 26, 2008. Game time is 12:00 pm.

4/26/08

Madison sweeps Joliet

The Joliet Junior College baseball team fell to Madison Area Technical College in a non-conference doubleheader. In game 1, JJC was shut out by a 4-0 score. Hector Belen and Casey Colbert had two hits each. Bryan Johnson worked the mound for 6 innings and struck out 3. In game 2, the Wolves dropped a 10-6 decision. Belen went 3-for-4 with 2 RBIs. Brandon Howard went 3-for-4 with two doubles and 3 RBIs. Keon Clayton had two hits. Brian Shirey pitched for 4 innings, gave up 4 hits, and struck out 3. JJC (36-10 overall) travels to Highland Community College on Sunday, April 27, 2008. Game time is 12:00 pm.

4/27/08

Wolves back on track

The JJC baseball team got back on the winning track on Sunday against Highland Community College. In game 1, Joliet shut out Highland with a 9-0 score. Ed Koncel went 3-for-4 with a double and 2 RBIs. Hector Belen had two hits and three RBIs. Brandon Howard had two hits in the contest. Ryan Jarka earned the win on 6 innings of work with 5 strikeouts. In game 2, the Wolves squeaked out a 3-2 victory. John Derudder and Brett Velon had two hits each. Ryan Bethard picked up the win striking out 5 on 6 innings. Stephen Styck picked up the save. JJC (38-10 overall) travels to Aurora University JV on Wednesday, April 30, 2008. Game time is 3:00 pm.

4/30/08

Aurora gets by Wolves

The Joliet Junior College baseball team was defeated by Aurora University JV by a score of 15-5. Tyler Thompson, Ed Koncel, Brett Velon, Ryan Voitik, and T.J. Stanfield all had one hit each. Pitchers Brian Shirey, Zach Giertych, and J.D. Fabian combined for 6 strikeouts. JJC (38-11 overall) travels to Waubonsee Community College on Saturday, May 3, 2008. Game time is 12:00 pm.

5/3/08

JJC takes two from Waubonsee

The JJC baseball team swept Waubonsee Community College in a non-conference doubleheader by scores of 15-2 and 11-1. In game 1, Brandon Howard blasted two homeruns and had 5 RBIs in the contest. Casey Colbert had a solo homerun, while Ryan Voitik and Tyler Thompson both doubled twice. Ed Koncel had 3 hits and 3 RBIs. Winning pitcher Ryan Bethard struck out 4 and gave up only 3 hits. In game 2, Ed Koncel led the Wolves with three hits including a homerun and a triple totaling 4 RBIs. Chris Vidmar homered and had 3 RBIs. Bryan Johnson went the distance on the mound striking out seven. JJC (40-11 overall) travels to Elgin Community College on Sunday, May 4, 2008. Game time is 1:00 pm.

5/4/08

Wolves gearing up for playoffs

The Joliet Junior College baseball team defeated Elgin Community College by a score of 6-1 for the last regular game of the season. Tyler Thompson went 4-for-5 with 3 RBIs. Ryan Voitik and Brandon Howard had two hits each. Dillon Roark got the win striking out 10 on seven innings of work. JJC (41-11 overall) opens up Region IV and District B tournament play against Harper College on Thursday, May 8, 2008. Game time is 10:00 am.

5/8/08

JJC wins opening round of Region IV Tourney

The JJC baseball team defeated Harper College in the opening round of the Region IV Tournament by a score of 10-0. T.J. Stanfield homered, while Tyler Thompson had a triple. Brandon Howard and Hector Belen had two hits each. Ryan Jarka got the win on the mound for the Wolves. He struck out six and gave up only four hits in his six innings of work. JJC (42-11 overall) takes on Clark State Community College at tournament host Waubonsee Community College on Friday, May 9, 2008. Game time is 1:00 pm.

5/9/08

Wolves pounce on Clark State 16-6

The Joliet Junior College baseball team defeated Clark State Community College by a score of 16-6 in the Region IV tournament. Brandon Howard went 4-for-5 with 4 RBIs. Hector Belen belted a homerun and totaled 3 RBIs on the day. Casey Colbert had three hits, while Brett Velon, Ryan Voitik, and Dillon Roark had two hits each. Kevin Barnett picked up the win on the mound for JJC. JJC (43-11 overall) takes on tournament host Waubonsee Community College on Saturday, May 10, 2008. Game time is 1:00 pm.

5/10/08

Joliet blanks Waubonsee

The JJC baseball team shut out Waubonsee Community College 10-0 in Region IV tournament play. Brandon Howard led the Wolves with four hits (HR, 2B, 4 RBIs). Ed Koncel and T.J. Stanfield had two hits each. Sophomore Dillon Roark got the win in 5 innings of work with four K's. JJC (44-11 overall) takes on Waubonsee Community College for the Region IV Championship on Monday, May 12, 2008. Game time is 1:00 pm.

5/12/08

Wolves win Region IV Championship

The Joliet Junior College baseball team defeated Waubonsee Community College by a 2-1 score to claim the Region IV Championship and the District B Championship. Ryan Voitik led the Wolves with two hits. Dillon Roark blasted a solo homerun, while Brandon Howard, Ed Koncel, and Casey Colbert all doubled. Dillon Roark picked up the win in four innings of relief of starter Bryan Johnson. Both combined for 5 strikeouts. JJC (45-11 overall) takes on Montgomery College-Germantown (MD) in the opening round of the NJCAA Division III World Series in Tyler, Texas on Saturday, May 17, 2008. Game time is 12:00 pm.

5/17/08

JJC wins round 1

The JJC baseball team defeated Montgomery College-Germantown (MD) in the opening round of the NJCAA Division III World Series by a 12-1 score. Hector Belen had three hits including two doubles. Brandon Howard also had three hits that produced 5 RBIs. Ed Koncel and Brett Velon had two hits each. Dillon Roark picked up the win on the mound with 7 strikeouts. JJC (46-11 overall) takes on Gloucester Community College (NJ) on Sunday, May 18, 2008 to continue World Series play. Game time is 4:00 pm.

5/18/08

Wolves get by Gloucester

The Joliet Junior College baseball team was victorious over Gloucester Community College (NJ) by a 14-5 score in the NJCAA Division III World Series. Ed Koncel had a 3 run homerun, while Ryan Voitik added 2 hits including a triple and 4 RBIs. Tyler Thompson, Casey Colbert, and Brandon Howard had two hits each. Ryan Jarka was the winning pitcher working for 5 innings. Stephen Styck got the save striking out four. JJC (47-11 overall) now faces Richland College (TX) in the semifinals on Monday, May 19, 2008. Game time is 7:00 pm.

5/19/08

Comeback win puts Wolves in Championship

The JJC baseball team had an amazing comeback to defeat Richland College (TX) by a 10-8 score. Ryan Voitik had three hits including a triple. Brett Velon, T.J. Stanfield, Brandon Howard, and Hector Belen all had two hits each. Dillon Roark had a huge 3 RBI triple to put the Wolves back in the game. Stephen Styck picked up the win working five innings of relief and striking out five. JJC (48-11 overall) will face Gloucester Community College (NJ) in the NJCAA Division III National Championship game on Wednesday, May 21, 2008. Game time is 7:00 pm.

5/21/08

Joliet Junior College wins NJCAA Division III World Series

The Joliet Junior College baseball team defeated Gloucester Community College (NJ) by a 9-0 score to become the NJCAA Division III World Series Champions. Hector Belen, Brett Velon, and Tyler Thompson had three hits each. Casey Colbert and Brandon Howard had two hits each. Dillon Roark pitched a complete game striking out nine to finish at 12-1 on the season. Brandon Howard, Brett Velon, Stephen Styck, and Hector Belen were named to the 2008 World Series all tournament team. Dillon Roark was named MVP of the World Series, while Head Coach Wayne L. King, Jr. was named Coach of the Tournament. The Wolves finish their season with a 49-11 overall record breaking the school record for wins for a second year in a row.

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