GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - A fiery first inning was all Central Florida needed to win their first ever baseball national championship in a 13-6 win over Wabash Valley in game 19 of the Alpine Bank Junior College Baseball World Series.
All-Tournament Team & Awards
IF: Luke Odden, Wabash Valley (IL)
IF: Tanner Reaves, Blinn (TX)
IF: Juan Correa, Central Florida
IF: Robin Villenueve, Weatherford
IF: Bruce Jellison, Wabash Valley (IL)
OF: Nicklas Williams, Wabash Valley (IL)
OF: Jack Arthur, Weatherford (TX)
OF: Bryan Broussard, Jr., Delgado (LA)
OF: Richard Bonomolo, Jr., Wabash Valley (IL)
C: Ian Collier, Blinn (TX)
C: Kanon Sundgren, Weatherford (TX)
P: Brian Holiday, Central Florida
P: Ryne Rodriguez, Weatherford (TX)
P: Cam Schuelke, Central Florida
DH: John Marant, Central Florida
Bus Burgman Coach of the Tournament: Marty Smith, Central Florida
Robert Purkey, Jr. Memorial Outstanding Pitcher: Brian Holiday, Central Florida
Jay W. Tolman Outstanding Defensive Player: Luke Odden, Wabash Valley (IL)
Tilman M. “Tillie” Bishop Sportsmanship Award: Shohn Doty, Gaston College
Most Outstanding Hitter: Nicklas Williams, Wabash Valley (IL)
Daily Sentinel Tournament MVP: Juan Correa, Central Florida