SCHOOL RECORD SIX HOME RUNS LIFT NO. 8 HAWKS OVER ELLSWORTH

IOWA FALLS, Iowa – The No. 8 Northeast Community College baseball team topped Ellsworth Community College by a final score of 14-4 during a Wednesday ICCAC matchup in Iowa Falls, Iowa.

Despite the windy conditions, the Hawks (28-4, 8-2 ICCAC) put together a complete all-around performance from both their offense and defense. Maximo De Leon (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic), Harrison Taubert (Casper, Wyo.), Houston Fogelstrom (Omaha, Neb.), Parker Dorrance (Arvada, Colo.) twice and Kaden Young (Columbus, Neb.) all homered for the Hawks on the day. The six home runs combined for a new school record for home runs hit in a game.

The Hawks jumped ahead early with one run in the first inning and five runs in the second inning. The Hawks used eight different pitchers in the eight-inning game. Brandon Nicks (Omaha, Neb.), Nate Brecht (Sioux Falls, S.D.), Garrett Dudley (Johnstown, Colo.), Eli Crnkovich (Valley, Neb.), Jackson Foster (Wichita, Kan.), Dylan Rodgers (Norfolk, Neb.), Chris Mazzini (Parker, Colo.) and Creighton Silvain (Omaha, Neb.) each threw one inning as the Hawks cruised to the victory.

STAT SHEET 

Parker Dorrance (Arvada, Colo.): 3-5, 2 HR, 3 RBI, BB 

Zane Zielinski (Chicago, Ill.): 3-5, 2B, 2 RBI

Taylor Gill (Orem, Utah): 2-5, 2 2B, RBI, BB 

Kaden Young (Columbus, Neb.): 2-4, HR, RBI 

HEAR FROM THE HAWKS COACH  

Head baseball coach Marcus Clapp's overall thoughts on today's performance:  

"I thought we played well considering the weather," Clapp said. "We got some guys work that needed to and I thought they threw well. You know, we just have to continue to swing it and do what we're capable of." 

Clapp's thoughts of facing No. 11 Kirkwood Community College this weekend: 

"This weekend will be a big series for us and a big test, but again, as long as we take care of ourselves and stick with our approach we will put ourselves in a good position to have success," Clapp said. 

UP NEXT  

The Hawks will board the bus and head east for a weekend three-game set against No. 11 Kirkwood Community College. The Saturday doubleheader is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. Saturday in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 

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