Over Memorial Day weekend the NWAACC had it’s annual championship tournament. The top Community College baseball teams in the Northwest faced off to see who would be this years champion. In the end Lower Columbia College earned the honor of calling themselves champions but not before a ton of great baseball was played. There was…
Congratulations to the Lower Columbia College Red Devils in winning the NWAACC Championship. Their 11th championship in the schools history. Listen in to interviews with Tanner Olson (NWAACC Tournament MVP), Seaver Whalen (West Division MVP), Michael Forgione (Gold Glove 3rd Baseman), Eddie Smith (Head Coach of LCC).
By Josh: When my daughter was born she was destined to play softball. I know that there is the reality that she may not like softball. I understand that and I am okay with that. Okay let’s be honest I’ve already given her some nicknames for softball. Ripper (her initials are RPR) and RaeGun (her…
Guest Post written by Dennis Gronau The first month of Baseball means it’s April and spring time, which is a win-win situation. Crack of the bat, the snap of the ball hitting the catcher’s glove in the bullpen during warm-ups and most importantly the shouting words of the umpire to yell “Play Ball”. The 2015…
There are few things in baseball more nerve wracking then coaching. You can prepare your players for weeks and months but once they step on the field it is out of your hands. You are there to guide them, encourage them, and keep them focused on the goal. Eddie Smith, head coach of the Lower…
In baseball there are leaders who come to the forefront and are seen by all. There are also leaders who stay out of the spotlight and lead through their actions. Chris Rogers, outfielder for the Lower Columbia Red Devils, isn’t one for the spotlight. That doesn’t make him less of a leader. He leads through…
A player can have raw talent and athletic ability but without a strong work ethic all the ability in the world can go to waste. Conner Switzer understands the importance of work ethic and it shows in his play on the field. He understands that as a catcher you have to put in the time…
Every position in baseball has a typical mentality that goes with it whether it is 100% true or not. Relief pitchers are crazy. Starting pitchers are overly serious. Middle infielders are focused leaders. Outfielders have a flare for the theatrical. Corner infielders are the muscle on the team who believe in the phrase Grip it…
Guest Post written by William Earl Robinson Jr. As we move into the second month of the regular season I have a confession to make: I HATE INTERLEAGUE BASEBALL!!! I hate how it cheapens the regular season, and I especially hate how it ruins the all-star game. I hate how it lessens the…
Every team needs players that keep the clubhouse loose. A relaxed team bonds easier and encourages and supports each other more. Lorin Archibald is one of the players that can help keep a team loose and relaxed. That isn’t all he brings to the table though. Currently batting third in the Lower Columbia Red Devil…
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