2007
NJCAA * Division II * World Series
Tournament Bracket
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Saturday, May 26
Game 1 - Longview CC 1,
Miles CC 0
- 9:00 a.m.
Game 2 - Northwest Mississippi CC 14,
Frederick CC 6
(7 innings) - 12:00 p.m.
Game 3 - Scottsdale CC 5,
Monroe CC 4
- 3:00 p.m.
Game 4 - Kellogg CC 3,
Elgin CC 1
- 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 27
Game 5 - Frederick CC 4,
Miles CC 3
- 9:00 a.m. (Miles CC eliminated)
Game 6 - Monroe CC 6,
Elgin CC 3
- 12:00 p.m. (Elgin CC eliminated)
Game 7 - Longview CC 5,
Northwest Mississippi CC 1
- 3:00 p.m.
Game 8 - Kellogg CC 7, Scottsdale CC
5
- 7:30 p.m.
Monday, May 28
Game 9 - Scottsdale CC 7,
Frederick CC 3
- 3:00 p.m. (Frederick CC eliminated)
Game 10 - Northwest Mississippi CC 6,
Monroe CC 5
- 7:30 p.m. (Monroe CC eliminated)
Tuesday, May 29
Game 11 - Scottsdale CC 4, Northwest Mississippi CC
3
- 3:00 p.m. (Northwest Mississippi CC eliminated)
Game 12 - Longview CC 8,
Kellogg CC 4
- 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 30
Game 13 - Kellogg CC 4,
Scottsdale CC 3
(10 innings)
- 7:30 p.m. (Scottsdale CC eliminated)
Thursday, May 31
Game 14 - Kellogg CC 9,
Longview CC 1
- 7:30 p.m.
Friday, June 1
Game 15 - Longview CC 5,
Kellogg CC 4
vs.
- 7:30 p.m.
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June 1
MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Longview (Mo.) Community College claimed their first
NJCAA Division II Baseball National Championship with a 5-4 win over Kellogg
(Mich.) Community College Friday night at USA Stadium. The Lakers fell
behind early, but rallied to take the lead with three unearned runs in the
fifth. Kellogg tied the game in the bottom of the inning, before Rhett
Rigby's leadoff homer in the sixth put Longview ahead to stay.
Sam Rathbun (7-4) was solid for the Lakers, earning the win in five and
one-third innings of work. He allowed three runs and struck out five.
Tournament MVP Chris Matlock earned his twelfth save of the season with
three and two-thirds strong innings. He allowed just one run in the
tournament, as he closed out all four of Longview's victories. Derek Mosher
(2-2) took the loss in relief for the Bruins.
Danny McCorkell and Eric Bond paced the Laker attack with two hits each,
while Rigby drove in two. Ben Vrobel was 3-for-4 for Kellogg; John Crane
recorded two hits and two RBI.
All-Tournament Team
Mark Stuckless, Monroe CC
Kory Petri, Northwest Mississippi CC
Blake Embrey, Northwest Mississippi CC
Taylor Grace, Scottsdale CC
Drew Palen, Scottsdale CC
Billy Schlee, Kellogg CC
Jeff Woods, Kellogg CC
John Crane, Kellogg CC
Sam Rathbun, Longview CC
Danny McCorkell, Longview CC
Eric Bond, Longview CC
MVP - Chris Matlock, Longview CC
May 31
MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Kellogg (Mich.) took full advantage of their eight hits
and seven walks, as they defeated previously unbeaten Longview (Mo.)
Community College 9-1, forcing a winner-take-all championship game between
the same two teams on Friday night at 7:30 p.m.
The Bruins got contributions from their entire line-up, led by Ben Vrobel's
3-for-5 night with a run scored and two RBI. Spencer Kennedy drove in three
runs on two sacrifice flies and a bases loaded walk. For Longview, Danny
McCorkell recorded three hits, while Brett Newlon had two.
Jeff Woods (11-0) scattered ten hits and allowed only one run in the
complete game victory. Jeremy Tate (5-4) took the loss for the Lakers.
May 30
MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Steele Lewis's RBI single in the top of the tenth
propelled Kellogg (Mich.) Community College to a 4-3 win over Scottsdale
(Ariz.) Community College in the semifinal game in NJCAA Division II World
Series Wednesday. Derek Mosher came in to close the door on an Artichoke
rally in the bottom of the inning, as the game ended with the bases loaded.
Mosher picked up his eleventh save of the season and second of the World
Series, with both coming against Scottsdale.
Billy Schlee improved to (10-1) on the season, allowing only three runs (two
earned) in nine innings of work. The win was Schlee's second of the World
Series, as he defeated Elgin (Ill.) in the first round. Scott Summers took
the loss in relief for SCC.
Alex Bays drove in two runs for the Bruins, while John Crane had two hits.
R. J. Etchebarren had two base knocks for Scottsdale.
Kellogg moves on to play Longview (Mo.) Community College Thursday night at
7:30 p.m. for the national championship. If Kellogg wins, the two teams
would play again at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Scottsdale finishes the World Series
in third place.
May 29
MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Longview (Mo.) Community College scored six runs in the
bottom of the seventh, highlighted by a Drew Gray three-run homer, and
advanced to the national championship game with an 8-4 win over Kellogg
(Mich.) Community College in the NJCAA Division II World Series.
Nick Basham (8-1) picked up the win for the Lakers, going seven innings
while allowing four runs. Chris Matlock tossed two hitless innings to end
the game. Jordan Westra look the loss for Kellogg.
Justin Crumpley had three hits and two RBI for Longview, while Gray also
added a double to his homer.
Longview will play the winner of Kellogg and Scottsdale (Ariz.) Community
College at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the National Championship. The Bruins and
Fighting Artichokes will play at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday for a spot in the title
game. If Longview loses Thursday, the if necessary game would be played
Friday at 7:30 p.m.
May 29
MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Timely hitting helped Scottsdale (Ariz.) Community
College advance with a 4-3 victory Tuesday in the NJCAA Division II World
Series. The Artichokes scored all four runs with two outs, while Northwest
Mississippi Community College went 0-for-7 with runners on third and less
than two outs. The Rangers left 11 runners on base, eight in scoring
position.
Taylor Hubbell scattered ten hits over seven innings for Scottsdale but did
not figure in the decision. Joe Pace came in with the bases loaded and no
outs in the top of the eighth and did not allow a run. He picked up the win
to improve to 4-2 on the season. Drew Palen tossed the ninth to earn his
eleventh save of the season, third of the World Series.
R. J. Etchebarren had an RBI double for SCC, while Phil Ortez, Kyle Frasard,
and Kyle Van Dusen each recorded RBI singles. Charlie Edwards had three hits
for Northwest, while Craig Dean and Kory Petri each had two.
Josh Posey took the loss in relief for the Rangers. He ends the season 4-2.
Scottsdale CC advances to take on the loser of Kellogg (Mich.) Community
College and Longview (Mo.) Community College at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Northwest is eliminated from the World Series and finishes in fourth place.
May 28
MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Northwest Mississippi Community College rallied for four
runs in the bottom of the ninth to knock Monroe (N.Y.) Community College out
of the NJCAA Division II World Series. Rick Russell, who had previously been
0-for-9 in the tournament, picked an opportune time to get his first hit, as
his RBI double proved to be the difference in the game.
Sean Johnson led off the inning with a single through the left side before
Blake Embrey had a bunt single to third base. With one out, Charlie Edwards
doubled down the left field line to close the gap to 5-4. Taylor Walker then
singled through the left side and moved up on an error, which allowed
Edwards to score to tie the game at 5. Chad Cregar was intentionally walked
before Russell delivered the game-winning hit.
Wil Hylander had an outstanding performance in relief for the Rangers, going
six and two-thirds innings and allowing only one run. The win improved his
record to 5-0. Reliever Brandon DeRosa took the loss for the Tribunes.
Northwest Mississippi advances to take on Scottsdale (Ariz.) Community
College at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday. Monroe is eliminated from the tournament.
Tuesday's night game will see Longview (Mo.) Community College against
Kellogg (Mich.) Community College in the winner's bracket final.
May 28
MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Scottsdale (Ariz.) Community College scored two runs in
the bottom of the first and never trailed in route to a 7-3 elimination game
victory over Frederick (Md.) Community College Monday in the NJCAA Division
II World Series. The Fighting Artichokes received an excellent pitching
performance from starter Chris Neary. Neary (7-4) allowed only one run in
seven innings of work, while striking out six. Drew Palen tossed one and
one-third innings to pick up his tenth save of the season and second of the
World Series.
Steve Gray led the way offensively for SCC going 3-for-4 with two runs and
two RBI, while Taylor Grace also recorded three hits and R. J. Etchebarren
had two.
John Ortiz and John Marlette each had two hits for Frederick. John Keravich
(6-1) took the loss for the Cougars.
Scottsdale advances to take on the winner of Northwest Mississippi Community
College and Monroe (N.Y.) Community College Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. Frederick
is eliminated.
May 27
MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Kellogg (Mich.) Community College jumped out to 5-1 lead
through three innings and held on to defeat Scottsdale (Ariz.) Community
College 7-5 in a winner's bracket game Sunday night in the NJCAA Division II
World Series. The Bruins got contributions from their entire line-up led by
Adam Rider and Alex Bays, who each went 2-for-3 with two runs scored.
KCC starter Jeff Woods (10-0) had a solid outing, including six and
one-third innings, three runs (two earned), and seven strikeouts. Derek
Mosher tossed the last two and two-thirds innings to earn his tenth save of
the year. Scott Summers (8-3) took the loss for Scottsdale.
Kellogg advances to play Longview (Mo.) Community College in the winner's
bracket final on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Scottsdale will play Frederick (Md.)
Community College in an elimination game at 3:00 p.m. Monday.
May 27
MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Longview (Mo.) Community College starter Sam Rathbun
(6-4) held an offense that scored fourteen runs Saturday to just one in
eight innings Sunday, leading LCC past Northwest Mississippi Community
College 5-1 in a winner's bracket game in the NJCAA Division II World
Series. Ricardo Torres, Austin Graham, Justin Crumpley, and Eric Bond
recorded two hits for Longview.
Kory Petri led the way for NWCC with three hits, while Michael Ross and Chad
Cregar each had two. The Rangers struggled to string hits together, as
they stranded twelve runners in the contest.
Wes Grillette (4-2) took the loss for Northwest in six and one-third innings
of work. He allowed five runs (three earned) and struck out five.
Longview advances to take on the winner of Kellogg (Mich.) Community College
and Scottsdale (Ariz.) Community College Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Northwest will
play Monroe (N.Y.) Community College Monday at 7:30 p.m. in an elimination
game.
May 27
MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Monroe (N.Y.) Community College jumped out to a 5-0 lead
through two innings and held on for 6-3 victory over Elgin (Ill.) Community
College in an elimination game Sunday in the NJCAA Division II World Series.
The top of the order did the majority of the damage for the Tribunes, with
Mark Stuckless and Kaleb Cunningham each recording three hits.
Matthew McGovern and Brian Pullyblank combined for six and one-third
scoreless innings of relief for Monroe, as McGovern (4-0) picked up the win
and Pullyblank earned his second save of the season.
Adam Rice had three hits for Elgin, while Matt Wietlispach and Trevor
Rutkowski each had two. Dave Carbonell took the loss for the Spartans,
working five and two-thirds innings and allowing six runs (four earned).
Monroe advances to take on the loser of Northwest Mississippi Community
College and Longview (Mo.) Community College at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Elgin is
eliminated from the World Series.
May 27
MILLINGTON, Tenn. – A great throw to home plate from Frederick (Md.)
Community College center fielder Chris Cox proved to be the difference in
the NJCAA Division II World Series Sunday, as FCC held on to defeat Miles
(Mont.) Community College 4-3. Cox gunned down Brian Dukart at the plate,
who was trying to score to tie the game in the bottom of the eighth.
The Cougars got an outstanding performance from starter Irvin Sleighter
(6-2), who threw six and two-thirds scoreless innings and struck out eight
to get the win. Jared Simons shut down the MCC comeback attempt in the ninth
to pick up his sixth save of the season. Clint Marcott (6-4) took the loss
for Miles.
Daniel Chevalier and John Marlette each had two hits for Frederick, while
Chris Nehl drove in two runs. Phil Perez, Chauncy Handran, and Terry Lundeen
each recorded two hits for the Pioneers.
Frederick advances to take on the loser of Scottsdale (Ariz.) Community
College and Kellogg (Mich.) Community College at 3:00 p.m. Monday. Miles is
eliminated from the tournament.
May 26
MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Kellogg (Mich.) Community College starter Billy Schlee
tossed a complete game one-hitter to beat Elgin (Ill.) Community College 3-1
in the NJCAA Division II World Series opening day Saturday. Schlee allowed
only one run and struck out seven. Steele Lewis provided the majority of the
offensive punch for the Bruins, going 2-for-4 with two runs driven in.
Brett Ehrlich recorded the lone hit for the Spartans, while Rob Currie took
the complete game loss. Currie gave up three runs (two earned) in eight
innings of work, while striking out five.
Kellogg advances to take on Scottsdale (Ariz.) Community College at 7:30
p.m. Sunday, while Elgin will play Monroe Community College at noon Sunday
in an elimination game.
May 26
MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Scottsdale (Ariz.) Community College plated a run in the
bottom of the sixth and one in the bottom of the seventh to come from behind
and defeat Monroe (N.Y.) Community College 5-4 Saturday in the NJCAA
Division II World Series. Kyle Frasard hit a solo homer to tie the game in
the bottom of the sixth before Steve Gray drove in the winning run in the
seventh.
The Fighting Artichokes made the most of their five hits, as Erik Miller
knocked in the first three SCC runs with a first inning round-tripper. Adam
Perlo recorded three hits for the Tribunes, while Nathan Grabowski had two.
Taylor Hubbell (6-0) picked up the win in relief for Scottsdale, holding MCC
to one hit and no runs in two and two-thirds innings. Drew Palen earned his
ninth save of the season in one inning of work. Adam Curynski (5-3) took the
loss for Monroe.
Scottsdale advances to take on the winner of Elgin Community College and
Kellogg Community College at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, while Monroe will play the
loser at noon Sunday.
May 26
MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Northwest Mississippi Community College rallied for
eight runs in the bottom of the fourth to knock off Frederick (Md.)
Community College 14-6 in the opening round of the 2007 NJCAA Division II
World Series. The Rangers, from Senatobia, Miss., trailed 5-2 after three
and a half innings, but FCC never got closer than five runs after
Northwest's big inning. The game ended early due to the eight-after-seven
run rule.
Four Rangers recorded multiple hits in the game, led by Blake Embrey's
2-for-2, three runs, and two RBI, and Sean Johnson's two hits, two runs, and
two RBI. Craig Dean hit a three-run homer for Northwest; his twelfth of the
season.
Jared Olson and Matt Hamilton each had three hits for Frederick. Olson and
Chris Cox went deep for the Cougars.
Chase Ware (7-1) picked up the win for NWCC, allowing five earned runs and
eleven hits in six and one-third innings. Garrett Smith (6-1) took the loss
for FCC.
Northwest Mississippi advances to take on Longview (Mo.) Community College
in a winner's bracket game at 3:00 p.m Sunday. Frederick will take on Miles
(Mont.) Community College at 9:00 a.m. Sunday in an elimination game.
May 26
MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Eric Bond's
fifth-inning RBI single would be all that Longview Community College would
need, as they defeated Miles Community College 1-0 in the 2007 NJCAA
Division II World Series opener in Millington, Tenn. on Saturday. LCC, from
Lee's Summit, Mo., received a dominant pitching performance from starter
Jeremy Tate. Tate (5-3) struck out eleven in six innings, allowing only one
hit. Chris Matlock pitched the final two and two-thirds innings to pick up
his eleventh save of the year. Matlock held MCC hitless and struck out five.
Ricardo Torres and Justin Crumpley recorded the other two hits for the
Lakers, while Ryan Dennehy and Brian Dukart had the only hits for Miles.
Chauncy Handran (5-1) took the loss for the Pioneers, allowing only one run
in seven innings.
Longview advances to take on the winner of Northwest Mississippi Community
College and Frederick Community College at 3:00 p.m. Sunday. Miles will take
on the loser of that game in an elimination game at 9:00 a.m. Sunday.
May 21
NJCAA Division II World Series takes the field in Millington this weekend
MILLINGTON, Tenn. – The National
Junior College Division II World Series returns to Millington for the 15th
consecutive year this week, with possibly the most wide-open and exciting
field in the tournament’s history. Gone are perennial powers Grand Rapids,
Iowa Central, Brookdale, and Parkland. Replacing them are eight top teams
from all of the country, each with more than 32 wins this season, including
three teams with 40-plus victories. For the first time since 2002, the field
does not contain a previous tournament champion. Elgin Community College
from Elgin, Ill., the only participant from the 2006 championship, will be
the slight frontrunner, as they make their fourth straight appearance in
Millington. The Spartans look poised for a breakthrough in 2007,
The event begins on Saturday, May 26 at 9:00 a.m. at USA Stadium in
Millington. Eight teams from eight different states will compete in the
double-elimination tournament, which lasts through next Thursday. The
Championship game will be played Thursday night, May 31, at 7:30 p.m. If the
team from the loser’s bracket wins, the additional game will be played on
Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday’s action begins at 9:00 a.m. with the Miles Community College Pioneers (39-16) from Miles City, Montana, against Lakers from Longview Community College (37-17) from Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Miles is making their debut in Millington, after knocking out Iowa Central in the district tournament last weekend. Longview is looking for their first win in Millington, as they went 0-2 in their only other appearance, the first Division II World Series in 1993.
Saturday’s 12:00 game pits the Northwest Mississippi Community College Rangers (38-15) from Senatobia, Mississippi, against the Cougars of Frederick Community College (32-10) from Frederick, Maryland. The Rangers are back in the World Series for the first time since 1997; they took home second place in their first appearance in the tournament in 1996. Frederick has also finished as runner-up in the event, losing to Parkland in the final in 2002.
At 3:00 p.m., the Scottsdale Community College Fighting Artichokes (42-20) from Scottsdale, Arizona, take on the Tribunes from Monroe Community College (35-11) from Rochester, New York. Both teams are making their World Series debut in Millington.
The 7:30 p.m. game will be the Bruins of Kellogg Community College (40-13) of Battle Creek, Michigan against the Elgin Community College Spartans (45-9) of Elgin, Illinois. Kellogg is making their third appearance with an overall tournament record of 5-4, including a second place finish in 1999. Elgin returns to Millington for a fourth straight year, taking home the third place trophy in 2005.
The tournament will continue Sunday through Thursday, May 31, with four games on Sunday as well.
The welcoming banquet for the tournament will be Friday, May 25, at Crosspointe Baptist in Millington. Representatives of the media are invited to attend the barbeque dinner that starts at 7:00 p.m. Steve Ehrhart, executive director of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, will be the featured speaker.
Admission: $7.00 per day or
$18.00 for a tournament pass for adults and $5.00 per day or $10.00 for a
tournament pass for children (12 and under)