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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.

Day One in the Books at NSAC Championship

WILSON, N.C. – The first day of action at Fleming Stadium was marked by solid play and several big innings.

GAME ONE: #3 Apprentice 8, #6 Lighthouse Christian 6

GAME TWO: #5 Virginia State 11, #4 John Melvin (FL) 6

GAME THREE: #3 Apprentice 7, #2 Mid-Atlantic Christian 5

GAME FOUR: #1 John Melvin (LA) 12, #5 Virginia State 5

Play resumes Friday morning at 9:30 am Eastern time at Fleming Stadium in Wilson. All six teams are still in contention in the double-elimination tournament. You can watch each game via livestream at wilsontobs.com.

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Jones, Leblanc, Snell Lead 2025 All-Conference Selections

New South Athletic Conference baseball coaches have selected Gavin Leblanc (JMU-LA) as the 2025 Pitcher of the Year and Tobin Jones (JMCC-FL) and Travis Snell (MACU) as Co-Players of the Year.

Leblanc, a senior lefty, made 11 starts for the Millers with a 5-2 Record, threw for 63.1 Innings, giving up only 46 hits and 27 walks, with 85 strikeouts for a 2.84 ERA and .203 BAA.

Jones and Snell tied in the voting for Offensive POY.

Jones, a 6’3″ sophomore outfielder, had a batting average of .375 in 72 ABs, a slugging percentage of .819 for an OPS of 1.284, with 27 hits, 9 homers, and 24 RBIs.

Senior outfielder Snell also put up impressive numbers for the Mustangs, batting .447 with 129 PA’s, a slugging percentage .660, with 5 HRs and 28 RBIs.

“Congratulations to our players of the year as well as all of the outstanding student-athletes that make up the 2025 NSAC All-Conference Team,” said commissioner Mike Davis. “They have made this one of the most exciting campaigns yet in NSAC baseball, with more fireworks to come in Wilson.”

2025 All-Conference First Team

  • Zander Mizelle, P, Apprentice
  • Charley Higginbotham, P, Apprentice
  • Kevin Rodriguez, P, Atlantis
  • Dakota Jacobsen, P, MACU
  • Jeremiah Cabrera, P, MACU
  • Tobin Jones, OF, JMCC (FL)
  • Trevor Durr, C, JMU
  • Jaden Guthrie, 2B, Virginia State
  • Nate Yeary, OF, Apprentice
  • L. Valentin, Lighthouse
  • Jeremy Harmon, C, Apprentice
  • Travis Snell, OF, MACU
  • Thomas Ealey, OF, Virginia State
  • Braeden Morgan, 2B, JMU (LA)
  • Eduardo Perez, C, Atlantis
  • Justin Suarez, 2B, Atlantis
  • Landen Miller, C/DH, MACU
  • Gavin Leblanc, P, JMU (LA)

All-Conference Second Team

  • Dalon Arrington, P, MACU
  • Garrett Walker, P, JMU (LA)
  • Caleb Ougel, P, JMU (LA)
  • Cole Crocker, P, JMCC (FL)
  • Logan Fleming, P, JMCC (FL)
  • Eduardo Roque, P, Atlantis
  • Jesus Gonzalez, P, Atlantis
  • Kevin Rodriguez, P, Atlantis
  • G. Deroche, Lighthouse
  • H. Molina, Lighthouse
  • L. Villasana, Lighthouse
  • H. Ojeda, Lighthouse
  • Noah Watkins, OF, JMU (LA)
  • Sammy Maddox, 1B, JMU (LA)
  • Connor Pleasant, SS, JMU (LA)
  • Nick Redman, P, Apprentice
  • Josiah Collado, C/OF, MACU
  • Rafael (RJ) Cabrera, IF, MACU
  • Victor Johnson, OF, Virginia State
  • Jacquan Tucker, 1B, Virginia State
  • TJ McGowan, 3B, Virginia State
  • Marcos Medina, INF, Atlantis
  • Nathaniel Gomez, CF, Atlantis
  • Gianni Rodriguez 3B/DH, Atlantis
  • Hunter Johnson, IF, Apprentice
  • Camden Richardson, P, Apprentice
  • Jett Winslow, IF, Apprentice

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Baseball All-Academic Team Recognized

The New South Athletic Conference is proud to honor the baseball players from its member institutions who have made academics a priority. “These young men are to be commended for their commitment to academic excellence as well as athletics,” said commissioner Mike Davis. “It is my privilege to congratulate them on a job well done.”

Each student-athlete must carry a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0-point scale to be recognized as an All-Academic Team Member.

The Apprentice School

  • Jaeden Anderson
  • Justin Bradshaw
  • Tommy Distler
  • Jeremy Harmon
  • Aiden Henry
  • Hunter Johnson
  • Isaac McCallister
  • Chase Mytrysak
  • Matt Phoebus
  • Bryce Post
  • Caleb Russwell
  • Jake Sanchez-Tiller
  • Camden Weston

Atlantis University

  • Alejandro Uribe
  • Jonathan Vassllo
  • Justin Suarez
  • Travis Knowles
  • Joshua Polanco
  • Matthew Lopez
  • Ozzyel Gabbarro 
  • Marcos Medina 
  • Eduardo Roque 
  • Alex Socarras
  • Jesus Ramos
  • Francisco Bracho
  • Walter Mamarella 
  • Jonathan Mustlier 
  • Diyer Schafer
  • Daniel Zayas 
  • Christian Olazabal

John Melvin Christian College (FL)

  • Zane Alford
  • Kyle Brealond
  • James (Tripp) Cameron
  • Braden Clark
  • Landon Cooper
  • Landon Glaesmann
  • Tate Glover
  • Reagan Grace
  • Daniel Hernandez
  • Raymond Missett
  • Dane Mallon
  • Preston Barnett
  • Cole Patrick
  • Logan Flemming
  • Brayden Plouffe
  • Logan Snowden
  • Cole Crocker
  • Isaiah Redfearn
  • Lane Kasper
  • Connor Rosenberg
  • Austin Holstein
  • Tobin Jones
  • Donovan Hawkins
  • Garrison Head
  • Jimmy Reynolds
  • Jordan Taylor
  • Zachary Barrientos
  • Kaden Fritter
  • Andrew Bailey
  • Timothy Lambert
  • Price Bowen
  • Avery Newton
  • Steele Marshall
  • Grant Belote
  • Brodie Dalton

John Melvin University (LA)

  • Andrew Ashby
  • Gavin Gary
  • Trevor Durr
  • Connor Pleasant
  • Willy Flynn
  • Gavin LeBlanc
  • Noah Watkins
  • Peyton Ford
  • Sammy Maddox
  • Sam Crowe
  • Garrett Walker
  • Josh Guidroz
  • Troy Morel
  • Gavin Walker
  • Taylor Walters
  • Bryce Oquinn 
  • Caleb Ougel
  • Jonah Callais
  • Lane Kratzer
  • Luke Primeaux
  • Braeden Morgan
  • Cabet Blanchard
  • JT Teuton
  • Cooper Chase
  • Zayne Earl
  • Tyler Knippers
  • Eli Musgraves
  • Josh Jones
  • Kohen LeJeune
  • Noah Berg
  • Brian Ellender
  • Jackson Day
  • Connor Molaison
  • Colt LeJeune
  • Trey Lagrange
  • Raylee Thomas

Lighthouse Christian College

  • Luis “Valentin” Diaz
  • James Andrew Davis 
  • Juan Pablo Finol 
  • Yhulman Ryhan Ortiz 
  • Trevor Jeremiah Medlin 
  • Dilan Veras 
  • Jose Alejandro Sanchez 
  • Quinton Renfroe 
  • Jean Carlos Quezada Sosa 
  • Gavin Neade 
  • Joshua Landis 
  • Trent Austin Knighten 
  • Robert-Isaac Gates 
  • Solomon Gant 
  • Carlos Brown 
  • Clayton “Clay” Allen 

Mid-Atlantic Christian University

  • Dalon Arrington
  • Titus Bleckley
  • RJ Cabrera
  • Josiah Collado
  • Aidan Guise
  • Dakota Inman
  • Landon Miller
  • Travis Snell
  • Tristan Stinson

Virginia State University

  • Preston Branzelle 
  • Alex Dayle
  • Thomas Ealey
  • Jayden Guthrie
  • Andrew Jackson
  • Norman Jackson 
  • David Johnson
  • Charles Jones
  • Gene Ligon
  • Josh Mahon
  • TJ McGowan
  • Marquis Smith 
  • Jaquan Tucker
  •  Julius Turner

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Millers Top Seed for NSAC Championship

WILSON, N.C. – With the conclusion of conference play on Thursday, John Melvin University (LA) clinched the number one seed for next week’s New South Athletic Conference baseball tournament.

The NSAC coaches elected to use a weighted formula for this year’s seeding due to unbalanced schedules, granting a 60 percent weight to NSAC games and 40 percent to non-conference contests, but the calculated result aligned with the conference standings anyway. With only a handful of non-conference games still to be played, no team can overtake another.

Tournament play gets underway Thursday, May 1 at Fleming Stadium in Wilson, North Carolina.

SEEDINGS:

  1. John Melvin (LA)
  2. Mid-Atlantic Christian
  3. Apprentice
  4. John Melvin (FL)
  5. Virginia State
  6. Lighthouse Christian