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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

VSU Wins 3 of 4 from MACU

ETTRICK, Va. – Virginia State picked up a win in game one then swept Saturday’s doubleheader to claim an NSAC series win over Mid-Atlantic Christian.

In the opener, VSU rallied late to secure a 3-2 victory. After falling behind 1-0 in the fourth inning, the Trojans broke through in the sixth with a three-run frame. Johnathan Smith delivered an RBI single to tie the game before Jaquan Tucker lifted a sacrifice fly to give VSU the lead. Antonio Boone followed with an RBI single to extend the advantage to 3-1.

Mid-Atlantic Christian attempted a comeback in the seventh with a solo home run, but the Trojans held on for the one-run win. VSU’s offense capitalized on key opportunities in the sixth inning to provide the difference.

On the mound, Preston Branzelle tossed a complete game, allowing just three hits and two runs (one earned) while striking out five to earn the win.

Game two proved to be a defensive battle, with Mid-Atlantic Christian edging VSU 1-0. The lone run of the game came in the sixth inning, capitalizing on a Trojan miscue to plate the eventual game-winner.

Virginia State threatened throughout the nightcap but was unable to convert, stranding runners in multiple innings. Norman Jackson and Hector Rivera paced the offense with strong performances at the plate.

Gavin Stevens delivered a strong outing despite taking the loss, pitching a complete game while allowing just one unearned run and striking out eight.

In Saturday’s first game, A walk-off left Mid Atlantic Christian Univers on the wrong end of a 6-5 defeat to Virginia State University on Saturday at Virginia State University. The game was tied at five in the bottom of the twelfth when an error scored one run.

Virginia State University got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Luka Gilliam doubled to left field, AJ Boone hit a sacrifice fly, and Hector Rivera singled to center field, each scoring one run.

Mid Atlantic Christian Univers tied the game in the top of the fourth thanks to a double by Dakota Inman, a single by RJ Cabrera, and a single by Jack Wecht.

A single by Luka Gilliam gave Virginia State University the lead, 4-3, in the bottom of the fourth.

In the top of the seventh inning, Mid Atlantic Christian Univers went back into the lead after Landen Miller doubled to left field, and Brian Sanchez singled to center field, each scoring one run.

Charles Jones singled down the right field line, which helped Virginia State University tie the game at five in the bottom of the seventh.

Charles Jones earned the win for Virginia State University.

In Saturday’s first game, the teams traded leads before VSU prevailed in extra innings. The Trojans jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning behind a double by Luka Gilliam, a sacrifice fly by Boone and an RBI single from Hector Rivera.

MACU responded with three runs in the fourth to tie the game, then regained the lead in the seventh on RBI hits from Landen Miller and Brian Sanchez. Virginia State answered in the bottom of the inning on an RBI single by Charles Jones to even the score at 5.

The game remained tied until the 12th, when Virginia State scored the winning run on an error. Jones earned the victory

In the nightcap, Virginia State overcame an early deficit to secure the win. Mid-Atlantic took a 2-0 lead in the first inning, capitalizing on a Trojan error and a hit by pitch to Aidan Guise that forced in a run. State answered in the bottom half, tying the game at 2-2 with two bases-loaded hit batters.

The Trojans moved ahead in the second on RBI singles from AJ Boone and Jaquan Tucker, then added another run in the third after a Mustang error to build a 5-3 lead. Virginia State held on late to complete the 7-5 victory.

The series pulled the Trojans within one game of the fourth-place Mustangs in the NSAC standings.

Friday games story courtesy Virginia State Athletics; image courtesy Christ Waugaman @waugtography

Apprentice Quiets Camp on Senior Day

HAMPTON, Va. – The Apprentice School baseball team scored early to put the game away Tuesday as they took down Camp CC 10-2 on Senior Day.

The Builders put up three runs in the bottom of the first, scoring on a Seth Harrison RBI single, a Jett Winslow RBI single and a Hurricane error to take an early 3-0 lead.

Two more unearned runs came across in the fourth before another three spot in the fifth. The Builders loaded the bases up as Jaeden Anderson took a walk, Nate Yeary got an RBI groundout and Baker Green scored on a wild pitch to stretch the lead to 8-0.

After an Isaac McCallister RBI single in the sixth, the Hurricanes finally scratched a pair on a two-run homer in the eight, but the Builders got one of them back on a McCallister infield single to get to the final score.

Brayden Hayes was credited the win with three innings of work, fanning five. Nick Redman got the start and went two scoreless and struck out two.

Prior to the game, Yeary, Anderson, Winslow, Redman, McCallister, Justin Bradshaw and Aiden Henry were all honored as the senior class of 2026.

The Builders will jump back into NSAC play next week in a Tuesday twinbill with MACU starting at noon on the road.

Story courtesy Walker McCrary/Apprentice Athletics; image courtesy Kaitlyn Olson @shotsbyk8lyn

Macaws Take Come Back Win, Clinching Bye

NORTH MIAMI, Fl. – Millennia Atlantic rallied late to erase a five-run deficit and defeat Atlantis 8-7 on Tuesday, thereby clinching a bye in the New South Athletic Conference tournament.

Atlantis appeared in control early, building a 6-1 lead through three innings. Jassiel Valbuena singled home a run in the first, and Adrian Astudillo added an RBI on a groundout. In the third, Jose Ruiz delivered an RBI single and Joniel Offerill followed with a two-run double to extend the advantage.

Atlantis finished with 13 hits, led by Romel Guerrero’s four-hit performance. Ruiz, Valbuena and Enrique Lopez each had multiple hits, while Astudillo and Offerill drove in two runs apiece.

Millennia Atlantic chipped away before breaking through in the eighth. Alejandro Contreras and Isaacc Martinez each drew bases-loaded walks to force in the go-ahead runs.

Rafael Romero (win) tossed three scoreless innings in relief for Millennia Atlantic. Victor Encarnacion (loss) allowed two runs over 1 2/3 innings for Atlantis.

Pablo Contreras led Millennia Atlantic with two hits, and Isaacc Martinez drove in two runs as the team drew eight walks.

With the win, MAU clinched a top two seed and a first round bye in the NSAC Baseball Championship Tournament starting April 30 in Milton, Florida.

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.

Image courtesy Lighthouse Athletics

Atlantis Splits Doubleheader with Daytona Beach

MIAMI — Atlantis University split a doubleheader with Daytona Beach Christian on Saturday, with DBCU using a late rally to win the opener 7-4 before Atlantis responded with a 7-0 shutout in Game 2.

In the first game, AU outhit Daytona 10-5 but could not hold a late lead. The Seraphim opened the scoring on a wild pitch in the first inning and added another run in the second for a 2-0 advantage. Atlantis tied it in the third on Romel Guerrero’s RBI single and took a 3-2 lead in the sixth when Adrian Astudillo singled home a run.

Daytona Beach answered decisively in the seventh, scoring five runs on three hits to take control for good.

Atlantis bounced back in the second game behind a combined shutout from three pitchers. Victor Encarnacion earned the win, allowing one hit over three innings. Ethan Brito and Francisco Bracho combined for four scoreless innings in relief.

Adrian Astudillo went 4 for 4 as Atlantis collected 12 hits and four stolen bases.

Image courtesy Atlantis Athletics

MACU Bats Lead Way over Bucks County

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. – The Mid-Atlantic Christian offense was on display Saturday as the Mustangs took a pair from visiting Bucks County Community College.

Titus Bleckley collected four hits in five at bats in the 17-12 game one win. Bleckley doubled in the first inning, singled in the second inning, singled in the sixth inning, and singled in the third inning.

Bucks got on the board in the top of the first inning to take a 2-0 lead, but MACU tied the game in the bottom of the first thanks to a single by Nolan Colwell, a ground out by Landen Miller, and a single by Adam Bailey.

The Centurions jumped back into the lead in the top of the second inning with three runs. The Mustangs then flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the third, scoring five runs on four hits to take the lead, 9-6. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Jayhlen Brown that drove in two.

BCCC retook the lead 12-11, but MACU took control in their half of the sixth, scoring six runs on four hits to take the lead for good, 17-12. Brian Sanchez singled on a full count to drive in two.

Colin Langley allowing one hit and no runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out seven and walking none.

In game two of the doubleheader, Landen Miller drove in four runs on two hits to lead MACU to a 15-2 victory. Miller doubled in the second and third innings, scoring two runs each time.

Mid-Atlantic jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Sanchez tripled, scoring three runs, and Julius Burke singled, scoring one run.

A double by Miller, a ground out by Bailey, and an error helped the Mustangs extend their early lead in the second, stretch it further with seven runs on five hits in the bottom of the third inning. RJ Cabrera singled, scoring two runs, Miller doubled, scoring two runs, Bailey doubled, scoring two runs, and Sanchez hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run.

Andrew Mullis led things off on the mound for MACU. The hurler allowed two hits and two runs (one earned) over five innings, striking out three and walking seven. 

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MACU Wins Two Walk Offs vs Virginia State

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. – Brian Sanchez doubled in two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to lead Mid-Atlantic Christian to a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Virginia State Wednesday afternoon.

Colin Langley led things off on the bump for the Mustangs, allowing just four hits and one run over seven innings, striking out nine and walking none.

Sanchez, the number seven hitter for MACU, led the way with his game-winning double. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-3 on the day. RJ Cabrera, Dakota Inman, Brian Sanchez, and Julius Burke each collected a hit. Landen Miller had the most plays in the field with nine.

The pitching was strong on both sides. MACU pitchers struck out nine while VSU sat down 10.

Norman Jackson set the tone at the top of the lineup for the Trojans with two hits in three at bats. Sam Young went 1-for-3 at the plate and led the team with one RBI.

The second game had similar heartache for the visitors as MACU’s Burke broke open a scoreless tie in the ninth with a walk off single.

Cutter Williams started things off strong for the Herd, giving up just two hits over 7.2 innings, striking out seven and walking three. Markell Simmons got the win with one inning pitched.

Gavin Stevens opened the game for Virginia State and gave up seven hits and one run (zero earned) over eight and one-third innings, striking out seven and walking none. The Trojans turned two double plays in the losing effort.

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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.

Image courtesy Bethany Broxson

Builders Sweep Weekend Series Over Trojans

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The Apprentice School completed a four-game weekend sweep of Virginia State University on Saturday, using a blend of explosive offense and timely pitching to control the series.

The Builders opened Friday with a 4-2 victory, capitalizing on early runs and a four-run third inning to set the tone. Virginia State answered with late offense, but Apprentice pitching closed the door.

The second game quickly turned into a rout. Apprentice erupted for 10 runs in the first inning and rolled to a 15-0 win, highlighted by multiple extra-base hits and a three-RBI double from Nate Yeary.

Saturday’s games were tighter, but the outcome remained the same. Apprentice edged the Trojans 4-2 in the opener behind steady run production and controlled pitching.

In the finale, the Builders completed the sweep with a 5-4 win, scoring in five different innings and holding off a late Virginia State push.

Across the series, Apprentice (23-4 overall, 9-1 NSAC) consistently struck early and forced Virginia State (8-9, 0-4) into mistakes, outscoring the Trojans 28-8 over four games. The sweep extended the Builders’ winning streak and reinforced their position atop the conference standings.

Image courtesy Kaitlyn Olson @shotsbyk8lyn