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Bluejays Chris Brown and Alfred Wilson Named First-Team All-KCAC in Baseball
May 02, 2008
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Tabor College standouts Chris Brown and Alfred Wilson have been named first team All-KCAC baseball selections by the conference’s coaches.
Chris Brown
Brown, a senior catcher from Grass Valley, Calif., was among the conference leaders in hits, home runs and RBI the entire season.
Wilson, a senior outfielder from New Orleans, La., was among conference leaders in hits and runs, setting the school record for doubles in a season (17), which ranked third overall in the conference.
“I am proud of the accomplishments of these two men, they both played a major role for this team and their production will be missed,” said Tabor Baseball Coach Chad Newhard.
Brown batted .338 for the year and led the Bluejays in RBIs and home runs. His 41 RBIs and his seven home runs ranked fifth and ninth, respectively, in the conference.
Alfred Wilson
Wilson batted .390 for the year, driving in 39 runs for the Bluejays this season His 62 hits and 44 runs scored were tops among Bluejays batters and ranked fifth in the conference in both categories.
In Newhard’s first year as the Bluejays coach, Tabor placed seventh in the KCAC with a record of 7-17 (18-31 record overall). Coach Newhard is assisted by Mike Brouillette.
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Bluejays Play Strong Against No. 5 Wichita State; See Photos
April 18, 2008
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The Tabor College baseball team played a strong game against one of the nation’s best programs Thursday night before dropping a 10-1 decision to No. 5 Wichita State University in Wichita.
It was a great night for the college!
The Bluejays began the game with hot bats and tough pitching despite cold and blustery conditions. Throughout the contest, the radio broadcasters were complementary of the Tabor baseball program.
Congratulations to Coach Chad Newhard and the Bluejays team.
Regular season action for the baseball team continues at home at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, Kansas Wesleyan. The Bluejays play their final home game of the regular season, versus University of Saint Mary, at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 26. The KCAC Tournament will be played May 1-3 at locations to be announced.
Tabor photographer Vance Frick shot the game. See photos
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Tabor vs. WSU Game is Game-Time Decision; Tailgate Gathering is Cancelled
April 17, 2008
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With rainy and cold temperatures threatening to spoil the Bluejays’ evening in the sports spotlight tonight in Wichita, the decision to play the baseball game between Tabor College and No. 5 Wichita State University won’t be made until shortly before the scheduled 7 p.m. start, according to a spokesperson at the university.
The pre-game tailgate party for Tabor College fans has been canceled, however.
“The only way to know if the game is going to be played would be to stay tuned to the radio stations broadcasting the game,” said Grant Overstake, Director of Tabor Communications. “They will have the information as soon as anyone.”
The game is scheduled to be broadcast live on Wichita-based 1330 AM radio, or via live audio feed at www.goshockers.com.
Game or no game, the excitement surrounding the late invitation to stand in as an opponent against one of the nation’s best baseball teams made for an exciting week at the college.
Today’s game was featured in the Wichita Eagle
And, Coach Chad Newhard had written about the contest in his Bluejays Baseball Blog
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Tabor College to Host Free Baseball Clinic April 26
April 09, 2008
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The Tabor College baseball team will be host a free baseball clinic on Saturday, April 26th from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Tabor College baseball field. The camp is open to all from grades 3-12. The camp will cover basic hitting, pitching, infield, and outfield fundamentals.
If you have any questions, please contact Tabor Baseball Coach Chad Newhard at 947-3121 ext. 1313. This clinic will be run rain or shine.
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Josh Pfeifer and Derek McBride Sign to Play Baseball at Tabor
March 28, 2008
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Westminster (Colo.) High School seniors Josh Pfeifer and Derek McBride have signed letters of intent to play baseball at Tabor College next season.
Josh is a three year starting utility player for Westminster and was fifth in the conference last season in batting average and led the team in RBI’s. He is the son of Doug Pfeifer and Melinda Gerard
Derek is a catcher for Westminster and was voted to the second team Metro North all region team last season. Last season Derek led the team in batting average, RBI’s, runs and stolen bases.
“We are excited to add both of these young men to our program,” said Tabor Head Coach Chad Newhard. “Both will add athleticism to our team and the ability for both of them to play multiple positions on the diamond is a plus. I am looking forward to the opportunity to work with both of them this upcoming season.”
Josh Pfeifer signs a letter of intent to play baseball at Tabor College next season. Present at the signing ceremony are from left, Westminster Baseball Coach Nick Rodriguez, Josh’s father Doug, along with Westminster football coaches Kerry Dennison and Mike Beach. Rodriguez, Dennison and Beach attended Tabor College.
Derek McBride will attend Tabor College to play baseball next season. Joining him at the signing ceremony are from left, Westminster Baseball Coach Nick Rodriguez and Assistant Baseball Coach Doug Pfeifer. They are joined by Westminster football coaches Kerry Dennison and Mike Beach.
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Bluejay All-KCAC Duo Leading Early Baseball Resurgence
March 28, 2008
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(Hillsboro Free Press)
The Tabor College baseball team was picked to finish seventh out of seven teams in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference.
But first-year head coach Chad Newhard has his players firing on all cylinders in the early going, and the Bluejays shot to the top of the standings in the first weeks of conference play.
Tabor has posted a 3-3 record against conference opponents after finishing 9-15 in the KCAC in 2007.
Tabor swept Ottawa and stole a game from Friends—picked second in the conference—then lost back-to-back games against Sterling Saturday.
But even with the recent dry spell, Tabor’s start to the conference schedule has been at least as strong as last year’s.
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Tabor Hands Bethany First Conference Loss
March 26, 2008
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Hillsboro Free Press
The Tabor College baseball team handed Bethany its first loss of the conference season Tuesday in Hillsboro. The opener went to the Bluejays 3-2 on the strength of a complete game by Alfred Wilson. The second game went to Bethany 6-3.
Bethany went up 1-0 in the first inning of the first game, and looked primed for more when Tabor posted a 6-4-3 double play. The infield produced another double play in the top of the second inning, and the Bluejays snatched the lead in the bottom half.
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Jays Continue Winning Ways
March 25, 2008
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The Tabor baseball team continued its winning ways as of late again in dramatic fashion Friday vs. Friends University and then Monday against Manhattan Christian.
Tabor is now 12-15 overall, winners of seven of their last 10 games and now will host KCAC foe Bethany today at 4 p.m. and travel to the University of St. Mary on Wednesday for a 1 p.m. doubleheader.
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Tabor Rallies Late Against Friends; Splits Doubleheader
March 24, 2008
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Hillsboro Free Press
After slugging their way to a sweep of non-conference foe Waldorf, 18-17 Wednesday and 19-7 Thursday, the Bluejays rallied from behind to defeat the Friends in the first half of Friday’s doubleheader, 12-10. The second game tilted to the visitors, who took advantage of an injury sustained by Tabor shortstop Jordan Lago and a strong wind blowing out to right field, defeating the Bluejays 11-1 in five innings.
The come-from-behind win over Friends followed on the heels of a rally that gave everyone involved, including coach Chad Newhard, a renewed appreciation for the tenacity of this season’s squad.
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Bluejays Sweep Manhattan Christian; Host Bethany Tuesday
March 24, 2008
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Hillsboro Free Press
Tabor College baseball team rallied from behind again Monday night in Hillsboro, using a 2-run homerun in the bottom of the seventh by Tyler Suderman to finish off another late rally. The Bluejays trailed 8-0 after the first inning, but came roaring back to win 15-14 on Suderman’s walkoff homer. Tabor won the second game 15-1.
The second game was almost over before it began, as the Bluejays jumped out to an 3-0 lead in the first that grew to 5-0 in the second, 13-0 in the third and 15-0 in the fourth. But the story of the game was Dustin Dick’s effective pitching, as the Bluejay hurler allowed only three hits.
A bobbled ball after a single to center field put Manhattan Christian’s first and only run at third base. The run came home on the next pitch, but shortstop Jordan Lago recorded the second out of the inning on a fine defensive effort. Lago dived to his right to knock down a sharply-hit ground ball and came up firing a cannon shot to Alfred Wilson at first base.
Dick struck out the final batter looking. It was his second strikeout of the inning and his fifth of the game.
Tabor plays Bethany tomorrow (Tuesday) in Hillsboro. The doubleheader begins at 4 p.m.
