Reflections Magazine Issue #70 - Fall 2009 | Page 7
Athletics News
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Baseball Program Gets Most Wins in 10 Years
New Class to Be Inducted into Hall of Fame
The Saints’ baseball program recorded more wins in more than a decade, finishing 19-33
on the season. Junior outfielder Mark Pauwels (at bat below) led the way, batting .337
with four home runs and a team-high 33 RBI to earn first team All-Wolverine-Hoosier
Athletic Conference honors. He was also named to the conference’s Gold Glove Team.
Two freshmen, shortstop Cory Lehman and pitcher Brett Kuebler, both from Toledo
(Ohio) Central Catholic High School,
were chosen to the league’s honorable
mention squad. Junior pitcher Chris
Boertje (read more about Chris in this
issue of Reflections), earned the team’s
Champions of Character award from the
conference. Finally, junior first baseman
Nelson “Spike” Holliday was named as
an NAIA Scholar Athlete for the second
straight year. The Toledo, Ohio, native
is a social studies education major. NAIA Scholar Athletes must carry a cumulative gpa
above 3.50 and must be at least a junior academically. Holliday also earned a spot on
the WHAC All-Academic Team.
The Saints Athletic Hall of Fame will induct five individuals and a team into its ranks
during Homecoming festivi ѥ