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NTCC Softball Sweeps Trinity Valley
Northeast Texas Community College (14-24, 9-13) defeated Trinity Valley Cardinals (20-19, 9-13) 11-1 in Game one of the day and then the Eagles defeated TVCC 4-1 in Game two to earn the sweep over the Cardinals.
The Eagle’s got things started in the first inning of game one when Macee Hollins walked and scored on a triple by Ramzi Smith (East Texas Baptist University). Smith would score on the double by Shelby Baker (Hardin Simmons University) to take a 2-0 lead and never look back.
NTCC would add two more runs in the second inning and another run in the third inning to go up 5-0.
The Eagle offense scored six runs in the fourth inning to put the game away for good. Korbyn Bassett, Haylee Wilson, Conci Adame, Brooklynn Manes, and Blakelea Nettles each drove in runs during the inning.
Jamie Franks (Hardin Simmons University) took the circle for NTCC and went the distance in a dominating performance on for the Eagles. Franks only allowed three hits and one run while striking out two and walking zero.
The Eagle hitters tallied 11 hits in the game. Manes, Baker, and Adame each managed two hits and Manes would have three RBI’s to lead the offensive attack in game one for NTCC.
In game two NTCC defeated the Cardinals 4-1 in the second game of the doubleheader. The Eagles would surrender one run in the top of the first, but jump right back scoring two runs to set the tone in game two of the day.
Blakelea Nettles led off with a single and stole second base. Nettles would move to third on a passed ball and score on a sacrifice fly by Ramzi Smith (ETBU). Shelby Baker (HSU) would homer to center field to give the Eagles a 2-1 lead.
Kara Carter got the game two start for NTCC. Carter allowed five hits and one run over seven innings, striking out seven and walking one.
The Eagle’s hitting attack racked up seven hits in the game. Baker and Korbyn Bassett each collected multiple hits for Eagle Softball. Smith would lead the team with two RBI’s in Game two action.
NTCC will return to action at home this weekend taking on Angelina College Friday at 1:00pm in a doubleheader, and on Saturday will take on Tyler Junior College starting at 3:00pm in a doubleheader.
Paris defeats NTCC in Game 3 of the Series
April 22, 2019
After taking down Paris Junior College (22-25, 7-16) in both games on Saturday, the Dragons defeated Northeast Texas Community College (15-24, 8-15) 5-1 on Monday.
Tyler Navarro (University of Central Arkansas) took the loss for the Eagles. Navarro surrendered five runs on two hits over three innings, striking out five.
NTCC outhit the Dragons nine to three, but three errors and seven walks on the day were costly for the Eagles in the loss to Paris.
John Michael Russ and Brian Juarez each racked up multiple hits for NTCC. Russ went 3-for-5 at the plate to lead NTCC in hits. Hayden Shaddox, Hunter Riley, and Sawyer Smallwood saw action on the mound in relief of Navarro in Monday’s action.
NTCC will return to action on Thursday at home against Angelina College at 3:00 pm weather permitting.
Eagle Baseball Take Two from Paris Junior College
Saturday, April 20, 2019
After two days of delays from wet field conditions, the Northeast Texas Community College Eagle Baseball (15-23, 8-14) team took on Paris Junior College (21-25, 6-16) in a doubleheader on Saturday. The Eagles won Game 1, 7-0, and took down Paris 11-3 in game two of the day.
Jordan Martinez (Texas Southern University) threw a shutout to lead NTCC past PJC 7-0 on Saturday. Martinez would only surrender five hits and struck out twelve to continue his dominance on the mound for the Eagles.
NTCC got on the board first in the third inning when John Michael Russ singled to plate Michael Bernhardt who had singled earlier in the inning. Andy Deleon started a three-run fifth inning when he led off with a solo home run to left field.
The Eagles scored three runs in the sixth inning when Matt Scheurich had a three-RBI blast to left field.
NTCC racked up ten hits, and Russ and Isaac Rivera managed multiple hits for the Eagles. Russ went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead NTCC in hits.
Game two of the day saw the Eagles pick up where they left off the scoring in the first inning and never looking back in the 11-3 victory.
Brian Juarez had the hot hand on Saturday, tallying four hits and leading NTCC. Juarez singled in the second, singled in the fourth, doubled in the fifth, and homered in the sixth.
PJC scored three runs in the fifth inning, but the Eagles settled down to pull out the victory.
NTCC scored four runs in the fourth inning. The offensive effort was led by Isaac Rivera, Cody Cleveland, and John Michael Russ, all driving in runs in the frame.
Garrett Chappell started and took the victory for NTCC in game two. Chappell allowed four hits and three runs over four and two-thirds innings, striking out four. Jackson Rutledge and Javan Smitherman entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.
NTCC tallied eight hits in game two while Juarez and Rivera each had multiple hits for the Eagles. Juarez went 4-for-4 at the plate to lead the team in hits.
NTCC will complete the series with Paris on Monday in Paris after taking Sunday off for Easter.
Monday 4/22-NTCC baseball at Paris JC
Tuesday 4/23-NTCC Softball vs. Trinity Valley CC 1:00 pm Doubleheader
Thursday 4/25-NTCC Baseball vs. Angelina College 3:00 pm Single game
Friday 4/26-NTCC Softball vs. Angelina College 1:00 pm Doubleheader
Saturday 4/27-NTCC Softball vs. Tyler Junior College 3:00 pm Doubleheader
Saturday 4/27-NTCC Baseball at Angelina College
Friday/Saturday 4/26-27-NTCC Rodeo at Wharton County Junior College
Dates and times subject to change with potential weather on Wednesday & Thursday.
NTCC Baseball doubleheader vs. Paris Apr 20.
Eagle Baseball Take Two from Paris Junior College
After two days of delays from wet field conditions, the Northeast Texas Community College Eagle Baseball (15-23, 8-14) team took on Paris Junior College (21-25, 6-16) in a doubleheader on Saturday. The Eagles won Game 1, 7-0 and took down Paris 11-3 in Game 2 of the day.
Jordan Martinez (Texas Southern University) threw a shutout to lead NTCC past PJC 7-0 on Saturday. Martinez would only surrender five hits and struck out twelve to continue his dominance on the mound for the Eagles.
NTCC got on the board first in the third inning when John Michael Russ singled to plate Michael Bernhardt who had singled earlier in the inning. Andy Deleon started a three-run fifth inning when he led off with a solo home run to left field.
The Eagles scored three runs in the sixth inning when Matt Scheurich had a three-RBI blast to left field.
NTCC racked up ten hits Russ, and Isaac Rivera managed multiple hits for the Eagles. Russ went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead NTCC in hits.
Game two of the day saw the Eagles pick up where they left off on the scoring in the first inning and never looking back in the 11-3 victory.
Brian Juarez had the hot hand on Saturday, tallying four hits and leading NTCC. Juarez singled in the second, singled in the fourth, doubled in the fifth, and homered in the sixth.
PJC scored three runs in the fifth inning, but the Eagles settled down to pull out the victory.
NTCC scored four runs in the fourth inning. Isaac Rivera, Cody Cleveland, and John Michael Russ led the offensive effort, all driving in runs in the frame.
Garrett Chappell started and took the victory for NTCC in game two. Chappell allowed four hits and three runs over four and two-thirds innings, striking out four. Jackson Rutledge and Javan Smitherman entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.
NTCC tallied eight hits in game two while Juarez and Rivera each had multiple hits for the Eagles. Juarez went 4-for-4 at the plate to lead the team in hits.
NTCC will complete the series with Paris on Monday in Paris after taking Sunday off for Easter.
Friday’s game (Apr 19) is now Saturday (Apr 20) at 1:00 pm
Andy Morgan
Head Baseball Coach
Northeast Texas CC
NTCC Softball drops a two-game set at Navarro College
Friday, April 19, 2019
Northeast Texas Community College Eagle Softball (12-24, 7-13) traveled to Corsicana to take on the Navarro College Bulldogs (22-21, 9-11) on Friday. Navarro took down the Eagles 9-0 in game one and carried that momentum into game two and defeated NTCC 10-2.
Navarro would get things started in the first inning scoring four runs on six hits. The Bulldogs would add one run in the 2nd inning, and two each in the 3rd and 4th innings to power ahead of the Eagles 9-0.
Jamie Franks (Hardin Simmons University) got the start of NTCC, and Mackensie Mankel would also see action for the Eagles in game one, each pitcher throwing two innings in the circle.
Blakelea Nettles and Shelby Baker (Hardin Simmons University) would each collect hits for the Eagles, but the Navarro pitching stifled the Eagle batters inducing ten ground ball outs on the day.
In game two of the set, Navarro got on the board first scoring one run in the first inning to get things started for the Bulldogs. Navarro would score five runs in the second inning to take a 6-0 lead over NTCC. Five errors in game two would be costly for NTCC, and the Bulldogs took advantage taking game two 10-2.
The Eagles would not go down easy, plating two runs in the third inning to cut the lead to 6-2, however, that would be the only runs NTCC could plate in game two.
Kara Carter was in the circle for NTCC and would go the distance for the Eagles striking out three on the day.
NTCC would outhit the Bulldogs six to five in game two with Macee Hollins and Brooklyn Manes leading the way with two hits each. Haylee Wilson and Raylei Merrell each added a single for the Eagles.
Northeast Texas Community College will return to play on Tuesday, April 23 when they take on Trinity Valley Community College to make up rainout games from last weekend. Game time on Tuesday will be at 1:00 pm for the doubleheader action.
Justin Hargrove ATC, LAT
Northeast Texas Community College
Athletic Trainer/Director of Human Performance
Assistant Athletic Director
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