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MACU’s Langley Leads All-Tournament Team

MILTON, Fl. – Mid-Atlantic Christian University pitcher Colin Langley has been named Most Valuable Player of the 2026 NSAC Baseball Tournament, leading 12 players that make up the All-Tournament Team.

Langley, a 6’1″ senior from Williamston, North Carolina, pitched seven innings against Lighthouse claiming nine strikeouts and giving up only two earned runs.

The team was selected by the participating head coaches.

2026 NSAC Baseball All-Tournament Team

  • Colin Langley, Mid-Atlantic Christian, Tournament MVP
  • Ethan Lopez, Lighthouse
  • Colin Johnson, Millennia Atlantic
  • Enrique Lopez, Atlantis
  • Romel Guerrero, Atlantis
  • Pablo Contreras, Millennia Atlantic
  • Brandon Williams, Lighthouse
  • Sergio Hernandez, Millennia Atlantic
  • Jamarkus Jefferson, Lighthouse
  • Isaacc Martinez, Millennia Atlantic
  • Matthew Lopez, Atlantis
  • Christian Olazabel, Atlantis

Millennia Atlantic is your NSAC Champion

MILTON, Fl. – Millennia Atlantic won four straight games on Saturday to claim the 2026 NSAC Baseball Championship.

In the day’s first game, Nolan Colwell drove in five runs on two hits to lead Mid-Atlantic Christian past Lighthouse 10-4 to advance to the championship. Colwell hit a home run to left field in the first inning, scoring three runs, and singled in the second inning, scoring one.

Then Millennia took an elimination game in dramatic fashion with a 6-5 walk-off victory over Atlantis.

In the third game of the day, the Macaws snatched the lead late in their 2-1 elimination victory over Lighthouse, setting up the finals.

MAU’s Sergio Hernandez drove in four runs on three hits, including a three-run home run, to lead Millennia Atlantic University to a 5-2 win over MACU in the first game of the championship series.

The Mustangs opened the scoring in the first inning on a fielder’s choice by Brian Sanchez, but MAU answered in the bottom half when Pablo Contreras singled home a run to tie the game.

Hernandez put Millennia ahead in the second with an RBI single, making it 2-1. The game remained close until the sixth, when Hernandez broke it open with a three-run homer to right field.

Wandy Soto earned the win, allowing two runs, one earned, on two hits over 6 2/3 innings while striking out five and walking seven.

Then in the nightcap, Pablo Contreras went 3-for-3 and drove the offense as Millennia Atlantic erased an early deficit to defeat MACU 8-6 for the NSAC title.

Mid-Atlantic Christian jumped ahead in the third inning when Brian Sanchez tripled to score two runs, part of a surge that built a five-run advantage. But Millennia answered in the bottom half, erupting for seven runs on six hits to take a 7-2 lead. A two-run double by Andrew Gonzalez highlighted the inning.

The Mustangs chipped away, including a two-run home run by Titus Bleckley in the fifth, but could not complete the comeback.

Rafael Romero earned the win for the Macaws, allowing six runs on nine hits over seven innings while striking out 12 and walking two. Trevor Capela took the loss after giving up five runs over 2 1/3 innings.

MAU totaled nine hits, with Contreras, Lenox Muñoz and Gonzalez each driving in two runs. Bleckley led Mid-Atlantic Christian with three RBIs.

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Lighthouse, MACU Big Day One Baseball Winners

MILTON, Fl. – Lighthouse Christian picked up two wins and Mid-Atlantic Christian chalked another on day one of the 2026 NSAC Baseball Tournament at East Milton Park.

Ethan Lopez went 3-for-4 and Brandon Williams allowed no earned runs over seven innings as fifth seed Lighthouse defeated fourth seed Virginia State 9-1 in the opener.

Lopez singled in the first, doubled in the third and singled again in the fourth. His first-inning single gave the Makos an early lead, and they added two runs in the second on an error and Trevor Walker’s RBI single.

Harelth Molina’s fielder’s choice pushed the lead to 4-0 in the third.

Williams earned the win, allowing four hits and one unearned run while striking out three and walking two. Preston Branzelle took the loss after giving up nine runs, one earned, on 11 hits in five innings.

LCC finished with 12 hits. Walker and Horacio Ojeda each had multiple hits, and Makos turned two double plays.

Norman Jackson drove in Virginia State’s lone run.

The day’s second game also ended in a 9-1 score with third seed MACU taking the win over second seed Atlantis.

The Mustangs opened the scoring in the top of the first when Nolan Colwell drew a walk and later came home, and a balk by Atlantis starter Fransisco Bracho brought in another run for a 2-0 lead.

Cutter Williams earned the win in relief, allowing four hits over 4 2/3 scoreless innings while striking out three and walking two. Starter Markell Simmons gave up one unearned run on two hits across 2 1/3 innings, striking out one and issuing four walks.

MACU’s offense was paced by Julius Burke, who went 3-for-3, while Colwell and Brian Sanchez each drove in two runs.

Bracho took the loss for the Atlanteans, surrendering two runs, one earned, on one hit over 1 1/3 innings while striking out three and walking two.

Duilio Prosposito led Atlantis with two hits, and Traves Knowles Jr. recorded the team’s lone RBI.

The nightcap proved to be the closest game of the day as Lighthouse needed an extra inning to get its second upset win of the day, 7-5 over top-seed Millennia Atlantic.

The Makos opened the scoring in the first on Brandon Williams’ sacrifice fly, but MAU answered in the bottom half on Pablo Contreras’ sacrifice fly. The Macaws took a 2-1 lead in the second on Patrick Tavarez’s RBI single.

Jamarkus Jefferson tied the game for Lighthouse in the fourth with a solo homer to center. The Makos regained control in the fifth when Williams drove in a run on a groundout and Ethan Lopez followed with an RBI single to make it 5-2.

Millennia rallied to tie the game in the seventh on a sacrifice fly and Rodrigo Ruiz’s RBI single, sending the game to extra innings.

Lighthouse broke the tie for good in the eighth on Trevor Medlin’s RBI single and Harelth Molina’s sacrifice fly.

Gabe Brown earned the win, allowing four runs over six innings. Christopher Pinales took the loss.

Williams and Lopez each drove in two runs for Makos, which totaled 11 hits.

This sets up Day Two as follows:

FRIDAY, MAY 1 (All times Central)

Game 4 – 11:00 AM (Elimination Game)
Virginia State vs. Atlantis

Game 5 – 2:00 PM
MACU vs. Lighthouse

Game 6 – 5:00 PM (Elimination Game)
Millennia Atlantic vs. Winner Game 4

All games are streamed live here.

Hernandez, Hayes Lead All-Conference Selections

Millennia Atlantic’s Sergio Hernandez and Apprentice’s Brayden Hayes lead the 2026 New South Athletic Conference All-Conference Team as Hitter/Fielder and Pitcher of the Year, respectively, as selected by the league coaches.

Hernandez, from Venezuela and in his second season with the Macaws, put up impressive numbers with 42 hits in 97 at bats (.433 BA) including 28 doubles, 3 triples, 2 homers, 26 RBIs and 34 runs scored.

Hayes anchored the pitching staff for the Builders. The freshman righty from Warsaw, Virginia had an eye-catching 1.65 ERA and an 8-0 record in 13 appearances and 55 innings.

Congratulations to the entire squad!

FIRST TEAM

  • Sergio Hernandez, Millennia Atlantic, Hitter of the Year
  • Brayden Hayes, Apprentice, Pitcher of the Year
  • Brandon Willaims, Lighthouse
  • Jassiel Valbuena, Atlantis
  • Jaeden Anderson, Apprentice
  • Matthew Lopez, Atlantis
  • Titus Bleckly, Mid-Atlantic Christian
  • Matthew Sobrino, Atlantis
  • Ethan Lopez, Lighthouse
  • Preston Branzelle, Virginia State
  • Rodrigo Ruiz, Millennia Atlantic
  • Adrian Astidillo, Atlantis
  • Trevor Walker, Lighthouse
  • Colin Langley, Mid-Atlantic Christian
  • Pablo Contreras, Millennia Atlantic
  • Hagen Marse, Lighthouse
  • Norman Jackson, Virginia State
  • Jackson Thomas, Apprentice

SECOND TEAM

  • Seth Harrison, Apprentice
  • Grant Stratton, Apprentice
  • Antonio Boone, Virginia State
  • Landon Turner, Apprentice
  • Cutter Williams, Mid-Atlantic Christian
  • Jacquan Tucker, Virginia State
  • Nate Yeary, Apprentice
  • Victor Velasquez, Millennia Atlantic
  • Travis Knowles, Atlantis
  • Patrick Tavarez, Millennia Atlantic
  • Jose Ruiz-Galves, Atlantis
  • Jordan Luckie, Lighthouse
  • Chris Pinales, Millennia Atlantic
  • Jamarkus Jefferson, Lighthouse
  • Gavin Stevens, Virginia State
  • Landen Miller, Mid-Atlantic Christian
  • RJ Cabrera, Mid-Atlantic Christian
  • Lennox Munoz, Millennia Atlantic

Baseball All-Academic Team Announced

The New South Athletic Conference proudly recognizes the outstanding achievements of its student-athletes with the announcement of the 2026 Baseball All-Academic Team.

“This year’s honorees exemplify the conference’s commitment to excellence both on the field and in the classroom,” said commissioner Mike Davis. “Each student-athlete recognized has demonstrated a high level of academic success while competing at a high level in intercollegiate baseball, balancing the demands of athletics with a strong dedication to their studies.

The conference commends these individuals for their discipline, work ethic, and commitment to representing their institutions with integrity. Their accomplishments reflect the core values of the NSAC and serve as a model for future student-athletes.”

Each team member carries a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Congratulations to all members of the 2026 NSAC Baseball All-Academic Team on this well-earned recognition.

2026 NSAC Baseball All-Academic Team

THE APPRENTICE SCHOOL

  • Jaeden Anderson
  • Justin Bradshaw
  • Sean Condon
  • Baker Green
  • Aiden Henry
  • Isaac McCallister
  • Chase Mytrysak
  • Grant Stratton
  • Landon Turner
  • Jett Winslow

ATLANTIS UNIVERSITY

  • Travis Knowles
  • Walter Mamarella
  • Daniel Zayas
  • Matthew Sobrino
  • Romel Guerrero

LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

  • Clay Allen
  • Trevor Medlin
  • Jamarkus Jefferson
  • Carlos Brown
  • Brandon Williams
  • Trey Hughes

MID-ATLANTIC CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

  • AJ Bailey
  • Titus Bleckley
  • RJ Cabrera
  • Aidan Guise
  • Dakota Inman
  • Landen Miller
  • Evan Price
  • Markell Simmons
  • Tristan Stinson

MILLENNIA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY

  • Erick Garcia
  • Dylan Diaz
  • Sebastian Gomez
  • Macintyre Askins
  • Isaac Martinez
  • Aden Edwards
  • Nick Sparafora
  • Victor Velasquez
  • Alejandro Contreras
  • Pablo Contreras
  • Chris Sanchez

VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY

  • Alexander Dayle
  • Luka Gilliam
  • Charles Jones
  • Gene Ligon
  • Joshua Mahan
  • Jerry Mitchell
  • DeCarlos Nora
  • Ralph Riviere
  • Nyle Shewmake
  • Jaquan Tucker
  • Julis Turner
  • Jaron Ward
  • Samuel Young
  • Antonio Boone

Lighthouse, Millennia Split Sunday Twin Bill

MILTON, Fl. – Millennia Atlantic and Lighthouse Christian split an NSAC doubleheader Sunday, with MAU taking the opener before Lighthouse answered with a 14-7 victory in the nightcap.

In Game 1, Millennia used a balanced offensive attack to secure a 15-4 win behind a dominant performance from Alejandro Contreras. The visitors struck first in the second inning as Contreras, Lenonx Muñoz and Patrick Tavarez each delivered RBI hits. Contreras added to the lead in the third with a run-scoring single and finished 3 for 4 with six RBIs.

Colin Jackson earned the win, allowing five runs over five innings. The Makos collected 10 hits, with Gavin DeRoche and Harelth Molina each recording two hits and two RBIs.

LCC responded in Game 2, erupting for eight runs in the fourth inning to take control. Jordan Luckie led the surge, driving in four runs, including a bases-loaded single in the decisive frame.

The Macaws had taken a 7-3 lead in the third, capitalizing on an error and key hits from Pablo Contreras and Brian Morales.

Luckie earned the win, while the Makos’ bullpen added scoreless relief to seal the split.

Lighthouse and Millennia split the weekend series 2-2.

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Makos, Macaws Split in Dramatic Fashion

MILTON, Fl. – Millennia Atlantic and Lighthouse Christian split an NSAC doubleheader on Saturday, with MAU claiming a 10-4 win in the opener and Lighthouse winning a walk-off in the nightcap 15-14.

In the first game, the Makos opened the scoring in the second after Ethan Lopez hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run.

Isaacc Martinez singled to center field, which helped Millennia Atlantic tie the game at one in the top of the third.

A solo home run to left field by Brandon Williams gave Lighthouse the lead, 2-1, in the bottom of the fourth.

MAU’s Brian Morales doubled to left field, which tied the game at two in the top of the fifth.

The Makos took the lead in the bottom of the fifth. Jordan Luckie drew a walk, scoring one run, to give the Makos the upper hand, 3-2.

The Macaws took the lead, 5-3, in the top of the sixth thanks to singles by Pablo Contreras, Isaac Martinez, and Alejandro Contreras.

MAU scored five runs on four hits in the top of the seventh inning. Rodrigo Ruiz doubled, scoring one run, Sergio Hernandez singled, scoring one run, Pablo Contreras tripled, scoring one run, Alejandro Contreras singled, scoring one run, and one run scored on another play.

Brandon Williams stepped on the hill first for LCC. The righty surrendered four hits and one run (zero earned) over four innings, striking out four and walking four. Christopher Pinales led things off on the hill for Millennia. The hurler surrendered three hits and three runs over four and two-thirds innings, striking out six and walking two.

The day’s second game came down to the wire on Saturday, as Lighthouse grabbed the victory in walk-off fashion, 15-14. The Makos were down 14-13 in the bottom of the seventh inning when Jaden Nelson singled, scoring two runs.

LCC collected 15 hits and Millennia had 11 in the high-scoring affair.

MAU got on the board in the top of the first inning after Rodrigo Ruiz doubled down the left field line, and Isaacc Martinez flew out, each scoring one run.

In the bottom of the first inning, the Makos went back into the lead after Brandon Williams singled down the left field line, Ethan Lopez singled to left field, Jay Jefferson singled down the right field line, Hagen Marse grounded out, Gavin DeRoche doubled to center field, and Jordan Luckie grounded into a fielder’s choice, each scoring one run.

Millennia Atlantic returned the favor in the top of the fourth, scoring nine runs on seven hits to take the lead, 12-6.

Kighthouse made the score 15-14 in the bottom of the seventh after Trevor Medlin doubled, scoring one run, and Jaden Nelson singled, scoring two runs.

Gabe Brown earned the win for LCC. The righty allowed six hits and eight runs (six earned) over three innings, striking out none and walking two. Rafael Romero took the loss for the Macaws. The righty went five innings, giving up 10 runs on 12 hits, striking out six and walking three. Clay Allen and Harelth Molina each appeared in relief for Lighthouse.

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Lighthouse Takes Doubleheader from SBC

MILTON, Fl. – Brandon Williams powered a grand slam to left field to lead Lighthouse Christian past Southeastern Baptist College 6-2 in the first game of a non-conference doubleheader on Tuesday.

Southeastern Baptist got on the board in the top of the fifth inning after Dilon Booth was struck by a pitch, and Jeremiah McKinney walked, each scoring one run.

The Makos flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the fifth, scoring five runs on three hits to take the lead, 5-2. The biggest blow in the inning was the grand slam to left field by Williams that drove in four.

Carlos Brown earned the win for Makos. The pitcher gave up three hits and two runs (zero earned) over four innings, striking out six and walking four. Hagen Marse collected the save. Jordan Luckie and Jay Jefferson each collected two hits for Makos. Luckie stole two bases.

In the second game, Luckie drove in six runs on three hits to lead Lighthouse to a big 20-9 victory. Luckie doubled in the second scoring three, singled in the fourth scoring two, and singled in the fourth scoring one.

Bats blistered as the Makos collected 14 hits and the Chargers tallied seven in the high-scoring game.

Southeastern got on the board in the top of the first inning after Matthew Villanueva homered to left field, scoring two runs, Noah Soto singled, scoring one run, and Baley Brogan singled, scoring one run.

LCC tied the game in the bottom of the second thanks to a walk by Gavin DeRoche, and a double by Luckie.

Lighthouse broke it open in the bottom of the fourth, scoring 16 runs on 12 hits to take the lead, 20-4. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Jefferson that drove in three.

SBC scored five runs on one hit in the top of the fifth inning. Gordon doubled, scoring one run, Wynn drew a walk, scoring one run, Baley Brogan hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one, and a wild pitch scored two more.

Gabe Brown earned the win for Makos. The starting pitcher surrendered six hits and four runs over four innings, striking out five and walking two. Williams and Chase Moore each appeared in relief for Makos.

Lighthouse amassed 14 hits in the game with Ethan Lopez and Luckie with three each and Trey Hughes collecting two hits. The Makos stole five bases in the game and were sure-handed on defense with no errors. Trevor Walker led Lighthouse with seven plays.

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Atlanteans Take Series with Strong Offensive Display Against Lighthouse

MIAMI – Atlantis University opened Saturday’s NSAC series with a close 5–4 win over Lighthouse Christian College, showing real resilience. LCC took an early 3–0 lead, scoring twice in the first inning and once more in the second. Atlantis University stayed calm and slowly got back into the game. The big moment came in the fifth inning, when Guerrero hit a key double to drive in a run, and Lopez drew a bases-loaded walk to help shift the momentum and put Atlantis ahead. On the mound, right-hander Encarnacion pitched six innings, giving up three runs on six hits, striking out nine, and walking just two. Sobrino finished the game with a scoreless inning to secure the win. The offense got hits from Guerrero, Bracho, Astudillo, Valbuena, and Lopez, while the defense played error-free baseball for a strong team effort.

Atlantis followed the opening win with a commanding offensive explosion in Game Two, defeating Lighthouse 14–4. The Atlanteans delivered one of their most productive innings of the season in the second, erupting for ten runs that completely shifted the game’s trajectory. The rally featured a sequence of timely hits and aggressive baserunning, including RBI contributions from Lopez, Guerrero, Astudillo, Knowles Jr., and Chung. The offensive surge established firm control and energized the Atlantis dugout. Starting pitcher Villalobos earned the win after striking out six batters across four innings of work, while Olazabel later secured the save to complete the victory. AU’s lineup produced an impressive 16 hits in the game. Guerrero led the charge from the leadoff spot with three hits, while Astudillo, Mamarella, Valbuena, and Knowles Jr. each delivered multi-hit performances. Lopez drove in three runs and added two stolen bases, highlighting the Atlanteans’ aggressive approach on the basepaths. The team also executed defensively, turning two double plays that reinforced their control of the contest.

The series finale presented a different challenge. The Makos surged early with a seven-run first inning highlighted by a grand slam that immediately put the Atlanteans on the defensive. Despite the early deficit, AU refused to fold. The lineup steadily chipped away at the margin through consistent contact and situational hitting. Atlantis University collected ten hits in the game and mounted a determined comeback effort that ultimately fell one run short in a 7–6 loss. Bracho, Astudillo, Ruiz, and Lopez each recorded two hits, while Astudillo drove in two runs to pace the offense. Sobrino provided stability on the mound in relief, throwing three scoreless innings and limiting Lighthouse Christian’s momentum. Defensively, Atlantis remained disciplined and turned three double plays to keep the game within reach. The comeback effort demonstrated the team’s competitiveness and ability to respond under pressure.

Atlantis improved to 12-10 overall and 6-2 in league play.

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Championship Day is Upon Us!

WILSON, N.C. – John Melvin (LA) got a walk-off double to defeat Apprentice 11-10 Friday and earn its way into Saturday’s NSAC Baseball Championship game.

The top-seeded Millers gave up seven runs in the second inning and appeared doomed to enter the losers bracket but methodically clawed its way back into the game, sealing it in the seventh.

Lighthouse Christian, John Melvin (FL) and Mid-Atlantic Christian were eliminated on Friday. Virginia State and Apprentice will meet Saturday morning at 10:30 Eastern for the chance to advance to the title game against JMU.

Livestream for all games is available at wilsontobs.com.