UVa-Wise Baseball Media Guide

About UVa-Wise

The University of Virginia’s College atWise, formerly Clinch Valley College of theUniversity of Virginia, is an incredible exampleof the determination and perseverance ofSouthwest Virginia citizens. Before theCollege was established, there were no publiccolleges in Virginia west of Radford.

Higher education was simply out of reachfor most residents of Virginia’s AppalachianMountains.

When local residents Fred B. Greear,William A. Thompson, Kenneth P. Asbury, andothers made their case to University ofVirginia President Colgate Darden forestablishing a college in Wise, theCommomwealth of Virginia supported thecause by offering $5,000 to open, staff, andoperate the two-year school for the first year.

Local supporters donated over $6,000 tofurnish and equip the classrooms.

Wise County donated property and twosandstone buildings, remnants of the countypoor farm, to house the first classes. All ofthese events happened in the winter of 1954.In September of that same year, Clinch ValleyCollege opened its doors to 109 full-timestudents.

Many of the first classes of graduates

went on to the University and other seniorinstitutions and became some of the region’smost successful professionals. As moregraduates of the two-year college expressedtheir preference to stay closer to home tocomplete their baccalaureate degrees, theCollege began the process to become asenior institution.

The College first granted Bachelor of Artsdegrees in June 1970. Bachelor of Sciencedegrees were first awarded in 1973. Bachelorof Science in Nursing degrees were firstawarded in 1996.

Approximately 7,700 students havereceived baccalaureate degrees in one ormore of the College’s academic disciplines.

Perhaps the most significant event in theCollege’s recent history is its adoption of anew name. On July 1, 1999, followingpassage of legislation by the Virginia GeneralAssembly, Clinch Valley College became TheUniversity of Virginia’s College at Wise.

Having celebrated its 50th anniversary in2004, the small college once nicknamed“Poor Farm University” is a vibrant seniorinstitution ranked by U.S. News and WorldReport as one of the nation’s top ten publicliberal arts colleges.

UVa-Wise at a GlanceEnrollment1,911; male-to-female ratio is 1:1.2LocationWise, amid the scenic Appalachian

Mountains in Southwest Virginia. A 367-acrecampus located 60 minutes from the Tri-Cities,Tennessee and Virginia.

Academic StructureA public liberal arts college offering 29

majors, 27 minors, and 23 teaching licensures.Degrees include: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor ofScience, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Career Services A four-year program to develop professional

goals, job-seeking skills, and graduate andprofessional school preparation. IncludesJobTrak access, workshops, individualcounseling, experiential learning, on-campusinterviews, access to services/programs of theUniversity of Virginia, part-time jobs while incollege and alumni mentorships.

Admission Moderately selective and offered on a rolling

basis. Freshmen will demonstrate averageSAT scores of 500 verbal and 490 math with aHigh School GPA of 3.4.

Financial AidEighty percent of UVa-Wise students receive

some form of financial assistance includingfederal and state grants, scholarships, studentloans and college employment.

FacultyThe student-faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Average

class size is 17. UVa-Wise has a faculty ofabout 140; 71 percent of full-time faculty holdthe terminal degree in their area of instruction.

Founded1954. Public liberal arts college. The only

branch college of the University of VirginiaCampus LifeMore than 50 student organizations including

fraternities and sororitiesDistinctionsRanked by U.S. News and World Report

among the nation's top 10 public liberal artscolleges. Selected for inclusion in “Colleges ofDistinction.” The only Virginia university tooffer a bachelor’s degree in softwareengineering.

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IBC

About UVa-Wise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Quick Facts/Media Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

David J. Prior, Ph.D, Chancellor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Athletic Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Athletic Support Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Coaching Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

The 2010 Cavs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Season Outlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10

Player Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-17

2009 Season Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

2009 Game-by-Game Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

2009 Season Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Appalachian Athletic Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Stallard Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IBC

2010 Team Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BC

2010 Baseball Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BC

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To learn more about

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise

visit our website at: www.uvawise.edu

To schedule a visit to campus,

call the admissions office at: (276) 328-0102.

On the front cover: Seniors - Brad Robbins and Adam Skoranskiback cover: Seniors - Dusty Haigler and Billy Thompson

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Quick Facts/Credits

All of UVa-Wise’s athletic publications are published by the Sports Information Office and funded by

the UVa-Wise Athletic Foundation. Copyright 2010, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise. This

publication was written by assistant sports information director Darrell-Dingus Ely with help from

sports information director Chris Myers along with student assistants James Cooper, Tara Cole,

director of college relations Roger Hagy, and athletic secretary Pat Bevins. Editing by Darrell-Dingus

Ely. Printed by A+ Printing, Altoona, Pa. Photography by Donna G. Hale for action photos with

Jessica Price for the cover design, team and head shots.

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise is an AA/EEO institutions and is accessible to disabled

persons. The University of Virginia’s College at Wise is committed to affirmative action by way of

providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race,

color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability or veteran status.

Location: Wise, Va. 24293

Founded: 1954

Enrollment: 1,945

Control: University of Virginia

Colors: Red and Gray

Nickname: Highland Cavaliers

Conference: NAIA Appalachian Athletic

University Chancellor: David J. Prior, Ph.D

Vice Chancellor for Admin.: Gary Juhan, Ph.D

Athletic Director: Danny Sterling

Athletic Department: 276-328-0206

Sports Information Director: Chris Myers

Sports Information Office: 276-328-0188

Sports Information email: [email protected]

Head Trainers: Ryan Georgi & Reg Mungrue

Training Room: 276-376-4591

Baseball Head Coach: Hank Banner

Baseball Office: 276-376-4504

Banner email: [email protected]

2009 Overall Record: 23-24

2009 AAC Place/Record: 7th/11-15

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UVa-Wise Administration

One of the biggest supporters of the UVa-Wise athleticdepartment since his arrival in January of 1995, ViceChancellor for Administration Gary Juhan has guidedsignificant changes to the athletic department over theyears.

During his tenure, several athletic facilities have beennewly constructed or been upgraded, including: thefootball stadium and fieldhouse complex, baseball field,softball field, and the tennis complex. Athletic staffing hasalso been emphasized and has included the addition ofseveral part-time coaches to assist with coaching andrecruitment.

"Athletics represents one component of a qualityeducational experience at UVa-Wise. Our teams and coaches are not onlydedicated to excelling in their respective sports but also to helping their playersdevelop leadership, character and civic responsibility," explains Juhan.

Vice Chancellor Juhan brings more than two decades of higher educationexperience to the Division of Student Affairs which encompasses the followingdepartments athletics, bookstore, campus ministries, campus police, center forstudent development, facilities management, greek life, housing & residence life,intramurals & outdoor recreation, multi-cultural affairs, student activities, andsummer conferences.

He earned bachelor's, master's, and specialist in education degrees fromAppalachian State University and an Ed.D. in educational administration fromEast Tennessee State University.

David J. Prior earned a Ph.D. in neurophysiologyfrom the University of Virginia in 1972. Before that, heearned an A.B. in biology from Olivet College inMichigan in 1965 and a master's in animal physiologyand biochemistry from Central Michigan University in1968. He was also a post-doctoral fellow inneurobiology at Princeton University from 1972 to 1973.

Mr. Prior began his teaching career in 1973 at theUniversity of Kentucky, where he eventually held dualfull professorships in biological sciences and physiologyand biophysics. He left in 1987 to become chairman ofthe Department of Biology at Northern ArizonaUniversity, and was named dean of the College of Artsand Sciences there in 1992.

For seven years, he served as a provost in the University of Wisconsinsystem.

As a researcher, he has over 20 years of continuous funding and is creditedwith more than 100 research publications, symposium presentations, reviewarticles and book chapters.

Mr. Prior began his service with the College on September 1, 2005 and wasinaugurated on April 11, 2006 as its seventh chancellor.

Mr. Prior and his wife, Merry Lu, have two grown children.

Gary Juhan, Ed.D - Vice Chancellor for Administration

David J. Prior, Ph.D - Chancellor

Stallard Field - “Home of the Cavs”

On February 20th of 2004, the inaugural baseball game was played on the new Burchell

“Slew” Stallard Field. UVA-Wise claimed the first victory in that first game with a 7-3 defeat of

Bluefield College.

The stellar facility has become a favorite to all teams and more importantly the Cavs to play

upon. The baseball teams no longer have the same worries as with the old Alumni Field, which

was on the same location as the new field. The old field was notorious among players and

coaches for its poor playing conditions.

Stallard Field gives no such fears with its meticulously manicured infield and the soft,

smooth bluegrass outfield. The beautiful field is now the proud home of Cavalier baseball for

many years to come and a true place incoming recruits would love to spend their collegiate

careers on a minor league baseball quality facility.

Burchell “Slew” Stallard

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FieldField

DimensionsDimensionsLF: 320 feet

LC: 360 feet

CF: 390 feet

RC: 347 feet

RF: 320 feet

Grass: Bluegrass Mix

Tough, resilient, respect,

bold, discipline, scholar,

dependable, patient, leader,

coach, player; all are some of

the many words that could be

used to illustrate qualities of

one of the great coaching

legends of the Wise County,

Virginia area.

Coach Burchell “Slew” Stallard was one of

the best coaching generals for many decades.

Coach was known for his strictness but

caring wholeheartedly for his players that he

continued the relationship with “his boys” long

after the players had moved on in their lives.

“A tall man with a great big heart as

described by one of his former teachers,

Stallard made his mark leading many

championship football and baseball teams at

Grundy, Big Stone Gap, Powell Valley and

Coeburn High Schools.

“I had several championship teams, but I

am proudest of the champions I helped to

educate in the classroom - for life,” quoted his

wife, Lloe, of the late-coach who passed along

in the spring of 2000.

The Milligan College “Hall of Fame”

member and alum was named as one of the

five UVA-Wise ‘Coaching Legends’ in 2001.

The Highland Cavalier baseball field was

named in his honor in March of 2004.

Former Stallard player and disciple, Ray

Spenilla said, “Lloe Stallard’s contribution in

memory of Coach Stallard to help ‘his boys’

along with countless contributions from others

have made the new ballpark a point of pride

for the College and its supporters.”

The UVA-Wise Burchell “Slew” Stallard

Scholarship was also started in 2002 to help a

student-athlete. The scholarship fund has

already assisted former baseball players Brad

Hall, Will Nance and Jason Matlock along with

current Cavs’ player Brad Robbins.

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Athletic Director

After moving up into the NCAA DI ranks three years ago,

Danny Sterling returned "home" this summer to spearhead the

UVa-Wise athletic department as the new Director of Athletics.

The new Highland Cavalier athletic director has spent the

past three years at Longwood University after being an 11-year

member of the UVa-Wise athletic staff. While with the Lancers

athletic department, Sterling saw his role and responsibilities

consistently increase to holding the associate athletic director

for internal operations position.

The increased role and duties within the Longwood athletic

department will be very important to aid UVa-Wise in its upcoming changes. The Cavs will

be entering one of their most exciting and challenging times over the next few years with

switching to the Mid-South Conference, building the new campus convocation center and

continuing the growth and development of the athletic department.

Upon leaving the Wise campus, Sterling accepted the head athletic trainer position, as

part of the senior administration staff, with the Lancers in January of 2006. Along with

being the athletic training department director, he assisted the NCAA Division I certification

and reclassification process.

After one year, he was promoted to the assistant director of athletics for business

operations. In the position, Sterling had direct supervision of ticket sales and marketing,

athletic training department, strength and conditioning and laundry operations. He also

oversaw the men's tennis, women's tennis and field hockey programs along with event

operations, game management and management for human resources and capital

planning.

In what was his final move, Sterling transitioned into the associate athletic director for

internal operations. He took on the responsibility of being the main controller of the athletic

department budget and all of its duties.

Sterling will look to pick up where long-time athletic director Ray Spenilla left the

department in a strong state of affairs. The new athletic director started his first tenure with

UVa-Wise as the head athletic trainer in 1995 and served in the capacity for all of his 11

years. In 2004, he was promoted to assistant director of athletics/head athletic trainer.

Sterling helped oversee the day-to-day operations, assist with construction projects and

directly supervised many of the athletic department staff members.

Sterling left the area the first time to earn his bachelor of science degree in health and

physical education (exercise science) from Virginia Tech in 1994. He went on to received

his master of science degree in health and physical education (motor behavior/sports

studies) also at Virginia Tech three years later before accepting his the head training

position with UVa-Wise.

The return to UVa-Wise athletics will be not only a second term with the department but

a true trip back home. Sterling is a native of nearby Pound, Va. and his wife, Kim, who is

a graduate of UVa-Wise, is from Norton, Va. The two have one daughter, Marley.

Danny Sterling - Athletic Director

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UVa-Wise Support Staff

Chris Myers is in his fifth year as the Sports InformationDirector at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise.

Myers is responsible for the promotion, publicity, publications,statistics, records and website for the UVa-Wise athletic teams.

The SID received nine awards in the last three years. He hasreceived four NAIA publication awards including seventh for the2007 football guide. He earned two awards for two feature storiesfrom the NAIA this past year. Myers was also named the 2007-08NAIA AVCA Grant Burger Award for women’s volleyball.

He came to the Cavs after serving as SID the for three yearsat East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, an NCAA Division II member. While atESU, Myers coordinated the 19-sport Warrior sports information office.

The Punxsutawney, Pa. native also held SID positions at Denison (OH) University forone-year and at McMurry (Tx) University for two years over his career.

The SID spent 19 months as the assistant SID at his alma mater, Clarion Universityof Pennsylvania, where he earned a B.S. in communications in 1996. Myers completedhis master’s in sport management two years later from East Stroudsburg University. Heand his wife, Leigh, and sons live in Wise, Va.

Chris Myers - Sports Information Director

For media credentials, photos, stories, statistics or to arrange an interview with acoach or student-athlete, contact Chris Myers, Sports Information Director. Allmembers of the media are welcome to visit the Highland Cavaliers’ home sportingevents. If members of the media are interested in covering a UVa-Wise game,please contact the Sports Information Office for assistance.Sports Information Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(276) 328-0188Sports Information Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(276) 376-4505Chris Myers’ Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(276) 328-8054Cavalier Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(276) 328-0106E-mail Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Athletic Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.uvawisecavs.com

MEDIA INFORMATION

Darrell-Dingus ElyAsst. SID

Carroll DaleAthletic Fundraising

Ryan GeorgiHead Athletic Trainer

Shirley WolfeAthletic Fundraising

Reg MungrueHead Athletic Trainer

Pat BevinsAthletic Admin. Asst.

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Coaching Staff

Veteran baseball head coach Hank Banner will

enter the 2010 season needing 26 wins to eclipse

the 300 win plateau. Meanwhile, the program

needs 23 victories to reach 500 wins since 1986.

Throughout his tenure, Banner’s squads have

been known for consistency. The Highland

Cavaliers have posted at least 20 victories in five

consecutive seasons. Over that period UVa-Wise

has posted two 30 win seasons to go along with

back to back third places finishes in the NAIA

Region XII Tournament.

Highlighting Banner’s tenure are the teams

produced during the 2006-2008 seasons. Over

those three seasons the team combined for a

91-59-1 mark (.606). The 2007 team finished

fourth in the AAC regular season, fourth in the

conference tournament, and returned the Highland

Cavaliers to the NAIA Region XII Tournament for

the first time in five years. The 2007 Cavs’ hold the

school record for most wins in a season at 32.

The 14th year head coach became the

winningest coach in school history when UVa-Wise

defeated Alderson-Broaddus on March 21, 2007

by the score of 5-0. Banner currently stands at 274 victories over 13 seasons,

averaging over 21 wins per campaign.

The 2010 season will provide Banner with a challenging schedule as

UVa-Wise will face four ranked or receiving votes squads in the national poll. All

AAC players Brad Robbins (Sr.), Luis Roa (Jr.), and three more seniors which

include catcher Adam Skoranski, third baseman Dusty Haigler, and utility Billy

Thompson will lead this year’s team.

Banner is a 1992 graduate of UVa-Wise. While a student, the coach was a

four-year member of the Cavaliers’ baseball team and started at second base on

the 1989 and 1990 conference championship teams.

His wife, Bridgette, also graduated from UVa-Wise. The couple and their

daughter, Brooke, live in nearby Castlewood, Virginia.

Hank Banner - Head Coach

Banner’s UVa-WiseCoaching Record:Season Record1997 15-191998 18-141999 14-252000 20-222001 16-222002 27-192003 15-202004 13-222005 22-232006 28-192007 32-17-12008 31-232009 23-24

13 yrs. 274-267-1

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For the ninth season, Doug Bates will handle the duties

of directing the Highland Cavalier pitching staff.

The former standout hurler for J.J. Kelly High School in

Wise, Virginia brings a wealth of experience to the coaching

staff. Bates was selected in the 12th-round by the Atlanta

Braves. He played four seasons in the Braves and St. Louis

Cardinals minor league organizations.

He and his wife, Tammy, and their daughter, Brianna,

live in Wise. The couple’s son Brandon (2003-06) pitched

four years for the Cavs and recorded 12 wins.

Doug Bates - Assistant Coach

Erik Lemley begins his second season as an assistant

coach at UVa-Wise. Lemley serves as the hitting coach and

recruiting coordinator for the Highland Cavalier baseball

team.

Lemley returned to UVa-Wise after spending two years

away from the campus. The former Cavs’ catcher has

brought a tireless work ethic to the coaching staff and

recruiting trail. Last season, UVa-Wise hitters posted a .329

batting average under Lemley’s leadership.

The Chantilly, Virginia native previously taught World

History while coaching high school baseball at Notre Dame

Academy in Middleburg, Virginia. While at Notre Dame he served as an assistant on their

2007 squad that posted a 32-4 record on the way to a VISBA State Championship. In

2008, Lemley took over the head coaching duties, leading the school to a 15-13 record.

The four year UVa-Wise catcher had a solid career for the Highland Cavaliers.

Lemley recorded a .281 career average over 121 at bats while lining nine doubles and

two home runs with 24 rbi. Lemley earned his bachelor’s degree in history education in

May of 2006 from UVa-Wise.

Erik Lemley- Assistant Coach

Coaching Staff

Student Coaches

Matt Duffy Seth Radcliff

No. Name Pos. B-T Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown (High School)30 Logan Arey LHP L/L 6’1 178 Fr. Bridgewater (Turner Ashby)10 Danny Bates SS/2B R/R 5’11 170 Fr. Chantilly (Chantilly)26 Cody Bentley RHP/2B R/R 6’0 190 So. Wise (J.J. Kelly)RS Drew Bradshaw UTIL R/R 5’10 168 Fr. Yorktown (York)27 Daniel Burke RHP R/R 6’2 175 Fr. Purcellville (Loudon Valley)32 Kirby Bush C R/R 5’8 215 Fr. Richmond (Douglas Freeman)28 D’Andre Bussey LHP R/L 6’3 200 Jr. Virginia Beach (Bayside)RS Scott Cole LHP L/L 6’2 190 So. Stuart (Patrick County)37 Jonathan Cox RHP/UTIL R/R 5’11 174 Fr. Martinsville (Magna Vista)21 Paul Creech RHP R/R 6’0 195 Fr. Harlan, Ky. (Harlan County)15 Ryan Crosby RHP R/R 6’0 180 So. Warrenton (Notre Dame Acad.)RS Mark Dixon C R/R 6’0 210 Fr. Charles City (Woodside)

4 Alex Feemster OF R/R 5’9 190 Jr. Ashburn (Broad Run)19 Billy Fox OF R/R 6’3 180 Jr. Chincoteague (Chincoteague)31 Josh Guizar RHP R/R 6’1 208 Fr. Locust (Riverbend)16 Dusty Haigler 3B L/R 5’11 210 Sr. Hanover (South Western)11 Chaz Hall UTIL R/R 5’7 150 Fr. Seaford (York)13 Jonathan Hawkins RHP R/R 6’1 185 So. Monroe, N.C. (Forest Hills)

8 Brett Hylton RHP/OF L/R 6’0 210 Fr. Dry Fork (Tunstall)RS Kirk Jennings 1B R/R 6’3 220 Fr. Colonial Heights (Thomas Dale)

6 Taylor Jones RHP/3B R/R 6’0 210 Fr. Rocky Mount (Franklin Co.)29 Josh Joseph RHP R/R 6’2 195 Jr. Axton (Home Schooled)17 Stephen Kanode LHP L/L 6’4 185 So. Martinsville (Magna Vista)18 Brian King 1B R/R 6’4 215 Fr. Chantilly (Chantilly)RS Mason Mays UTIL L/R 5’11 195 Fr. Basset (Basset)

5 Tommy Meier C R/R 6’2 210 Fr. Ashburn (Broad Run)36 Caleb Naff RHP/DH R/R 5’11 210 Fr. Basset (Basset)12 Brad Ricker OF L/L 6’1 170 Jr. Bristol (John Battle)23 Luis Roa UTIL R/R 5’8 160 Jr. Arecibo, P.R. (Fla. Air Acad.)34 Brad Robbins LHP/1B L/L 6’2 223 Sr. Big Stone Gap (Powell Valley)14 Adam Skoranski C R/R 5’9 190 Sr. Cheyenne, Wyo. (East)20 Chris Smith RHP R/R 6’3 160 So. Castlewood (Castlewood)

9 Preston Smith LHP L/L 6’1 175 Jr. Bristol (Virginia)25 Billy Thompson UTIL L/L 5’11 209 Sr. Haymarket (Stonewall Jackson)21 Ryan Ward RHP R/R 6’0 195 Fr. Moneta (Franklin County)COACHING STAFF

Head Coach: Hank Banner (14th season)

Assistant Coaches: Doug Bates and Erik Lemley

Student Coaches: Matt Duffy and Seth Radcliff

RS Indicates player a redshirt for 2010

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Numerical Roster

Alphabetical Roster

4 Alex Feemster OF5 Tommy Meier C6 Taylor Jones RHP/3B8 Brett Hylton RHP/OF9 Preston Smith LHP

10 Danny Bates SS/2B11 Chaz Hall UTIL12 Brad Ricker OF13 Jonathan Hawkins RHP14 Adam Skoranski C

15 Ryan Crosby RHP16 Dusty Haigler 3B17 Stephen Kanode LHP18 Brian King 1B19 Billy Fox OF20 Chris Smith RHP21 Ryan Ward RHP23 Luis Roa UTIL25 Billy Thompson UTIL26 Cody Bentley RHP/2B

27 Daniel Burke RHP28 D’Andre Bussey LHP29 Josh Joseph RHP30 Logan Arey LHP31 Josh Guizar RHP32 Kirby Bush C34 Brad Robbins LHP/1B36 Caleb Naff RHP/DH37 Jonathan Cox RHP/UTIL

2010 Cavaliers

Pronunciation Guide

D’Andre Bussey . . . . . . . . . . . . .BUS ee

Luis Roa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ROW a

Adam Skoranski . . . . . . . .score ann SKI

Logan Arey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AIR ee

Josh Guizar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEE zar

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2010 Cavs Season Preview

The 2010 Highland Cavaliers will look to

get off to a fast start this season. Last

season, the team dropped 13 of their first

17 contests. Despite the slow start the

Cavs’ rallied to finish the season just one

game below the .500 mark at 23-24.

This year UVa-Wise will look for a fast

start by playing a more balanced schedule.

The Cavs’ will open up the 2010 campaign

at home for a double header against Rio

Grande on February 6th. The following

week UVa-Wise will host Southern Virginia

for another double header contest. In all,

the Highland Cavaliers will play six of their

first 10 games at Burchell Stallard Field.

The Highland Cavaliers will look

towards senior Brad Robbins, who holds

the all time home run record at the college,

and junior Luis Roa, an All-AAC selection a

year ago for leadership. The duo combined

to hit .404 with 15 home runs, 29 doubles,

and 98 rbi last season. Complementing

Robbins and Roa in the projected lineup will

fall upon the shoulders of seniors catcher

Adam Skoranski, third baseman Dusty

Haigler and first baseman Billy Thompson

with junior outfielder Brad Ricker and

sophomore second baseman Cody

Bentley.

The UVa-Wise pitching staff returns a

core group of veterans while adding several

newcomers to the mix in 2010. Left hander

D’Andre Bussey returns for his third

season in a UVa-Wise uniform. Fellow

junior Scott Cole however, will miss the

2010 season due to a medical red shirt.

Despite losing Cole, UVa-Wise will have a

handful of returners and newcomers to

choose from to help carry the load.

Bentley is poised to accept more

innings as a starter. Transfer Ryan Crosby

will be counted upon to pitch weekend

games with Robbins seeing innings as a

starter four a fourth season. Redshirt

freshman Josh Guizar and sophomore

Jonathan Hawkins are slated to start

games as well.

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The bullpen will be anchored by junior

Josh Joseph. Joseph is slated to start the

season as the closer. In addition, the

bullpen will return crafty lefty Preston

Smith, to go along with a pair of

sophomores in Stephen Kanode and

Chris Smith.

Freshman Logan Arey, Caleb Naff,

Ryan Ward, and Jonathan Cox will round

out the Cavalier Bullpen.

In the infield, UVa-Wise should field a

strong defensive lineup. At first base,

Thompson, Robbins and Brian King will

split time. The three will also see time as

the designated hitter.

In the middle infield, Bentley will return

for his second season at second base

while occupying a middle of the order spot

in the lineup. He hit .352 with eight

doubles, five home runs and 28 rbi.

Taking over short stop, freshman

Danny Bates is set to take the middle of

the left side of the infield. Bates will be

counted on to make routine plays up the

middle and try to be a consistent hitter at

the plate.

Haigler is back for a second stint at

third base and has worked hard to improve

his range. Newcomer Taylor Jones will

provide backup for Haigler while giving a

solid pinch hit option to the bench.

Behind the plate, Skoranski will hold

down the catcher position. Skoranski had

a perfect fielding percentage in 2009 while

hitting .289 with a pair of homers. Tommy

Meier and Kirby Bush will provide

Skoranski relief behind the plate.

The Highland Cavalier outfield will be

home to some of the quickest players in the

AAC. Utility man Luis Roa can play all

three outfield positions. A complete player,

Roa hit over .407 and drove in 34 runs.

Flanking Roa in the outfield will be

juniors Ricker and Alex Feemster, who

both have lightning speed and range in the

field. Both outfielders bring excitement to

the plate as well with their speed as each

player is capable of beating out ground

balls for base hits and consistently bunting

for hits.

Head coach Hank Banner will have

freshman Brett Hylton slated to get the

early nod in right field. He can provide a

power bat to the outfield as well as

covering the need ground defensively.

A healthy Billy Fox will see time in the

outfield and as a pinch runner.

2010 Season Preview (cont.)

Catcher Adam Skoranski

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Cavs Record-Breaker

Brad RobbinsSr. - DH/LHP/1B 6-2 234 Big Stone Gap, Va.

Will have an opportunity to start at first base .... offensive first

baseman ... middle of the order hitter ... looking for a big senior

season to conclude career ... needs to stay patient at the plate ...

hard worker ... comes off best year on the mound ... has developed

as a pitcher ... has stepped up throughout his career from a

pitching standpoint ... At UVa-WIse: Twice named NAIA

All-Region XII and All-AAC first team ... career records for home

runs (33), runs batted in (150),

and slugging percentage (.778) ... single season

records for batting average (.479), slugging

percentage (.923), on base percentage (.523), hits

(78), runs batted in (64), total bases (137), and games

started (54)... VaSID All-State first team in 2007 and

2008 ... named preseason NAIA All-American in 2009

... hit over .400 and belted double digit home runs

totals for three consecutive seasons ... 2009 - Reached

base in 42 of 46 games ... 14 game hitting streak from

March 19-April 4 .... hit safely in 37 of 46 games ....18

multi hit games ... collected 6 rbi against Virginia

Intermont on March 29th .... picked up 5 rbi against

Virginia Intermont in the first round of the AAC

Tournament ... hit .478 with runners on ... while on the

mound surrendered no earned runs in 3 of final 4 starts

... pitched 7 innings of 5 hit no earned run baseball in

opening round of AAC Tournament ... K’d 8 batters at

Pikeville on March 18th ... 2008 - Led AAC in home

runs (0.24/gm) and slugging percentage (.725) ... hit safely in 44 of 54 games ... hit 13

home runs ... 23 multi hit games ... hit .459 in AAC and Region XII Tournament ... 2007 -Second in NAIA in batting average (.479) ... second in slugging percentage (.923) ... won

two games with two run home runs (Emory and Henry and Union) ... At Western

Carolina: Struck out two batters in one inning of work spread across two games ... At

Powell Valley High School: All-state first team pitcher as a senior .... all-state first team

first baseman as a sophomore and junior ... struck out 17 batters in a playoff game ....

pitched 10 complete games for the Vikings on way to a 10-1 record as a senior ...

Personal: Son of Phil and Patty Robbins ... business administration major.

AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB AVG

2007 117 34 56 16 3 10 37 9 .479

2008 189 52 78 18 1 13 49 23 .413

2009 154 37 62 13 4 10 64 11 .403

Career 460 123 196 47 8 33 150 43 .426

W L SV IP H ER BB SO ERA

2007 4 3 1 52.0 54 28 36 41 4.85

2008 3 3 0 45.0 59 32 31 42 6.40

2009 4 2 0 35.2 34 16 15 29 4.04

Career 11 8 1 132.2 147 76 82 112 5.17

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Cavs’ Profiles

Adam SkoranskiSr. - Catcher 5-9 190 Cheyenne, Wyo.First UVa-Wise player to come from Wyoming ... came in this

fall in much better shape ... will be counted on for more leadership

... has gap to gap hitter ... decent

power ... has improved on defense ...

At UVa-Wise: 2007- Singled and

scored vs. Emmanuel ... walked vs.

Pikeville ... 2008- 11 of 26 hits went

for extra bases ... nine multi hit

games ... 4 for 5 with a 2B, HR, and 2

rbi vs. Union in NAIA Regional ... went 4 for 7 with a 2B, HR,

3 runs scored, and 2 rbi in double header vs. Emory and

Henry ... went 2 for 3 against Alice Lloyd producing a double,

triple, and 4 rbi ... 2009- started 23 games ... perfect fielding

percentage (1.00 ) ... went 3 for 3 against Emory and Henry

with a 2B, HR, and 2 rbi ... knocked in 3 runners against

Covenant ... At East High School: Played for the Mikey

Owens Baseball School 18 and under Elite Team ...

Personal: Son of Stephen and Veronica Skoranski ...

psychology major.AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB AVG

2007 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 .167

2008 97 13 26 5 2 4 21 11 .286

2009 83 16 24 5 0 2 14 8 .289

Career 186 30 51 10 2 6 35 20 .274

Dusty HaiglerSr. - Third base 5-11 210 Hanover, Pa.

Worked hard over fall to put himself in the best possible

position ... hopes to play everyday ...

take on more of a leadership role this

season ... looked upon to be a bigger

run producer ... steady glove and arm

in the field ... At UVa-Wise: Started

40 games ... went 4-4 against Berry

College ... produced five rbi against

Bryan ... third on the team in hits with

50 ... .539 slugging percentage ... hit safely in 18 of the

season’s final 20 games ... struck out only 11 times ...

produced 76 total bases ... .897 fielding percentage ... At

Frederick CC: Picked all-conference ... helped team to 2007

NJCAA Division 2 World Series appearance ... At South

Western HS: Hit .585 as a senior ... broke five school records

over career including doubles and rbi ... Personal: Son of

Mark and Judy Haigler ... business administration major.


2009 168 20 50 15 1 3 29 13 .368

Luis RoaJr. - Outfielder 5-8 160 Arecibo, P.R.

Slated to start in LF ... will bat 3rd in lineup ... small body but

has power and speed ... understanding of the game has grown ...

can carry the team at the plate ... works hard in practice ... team

offensive production depends on the

season he has ... tremendous range

... quick first step ... At UVa-Wise:

2008 - Led team in hit by pitch ...

second on team in stolen bases at

ten ... 3 for 4 against Alice Lloyd

including a 3B, HR, run scored, and 3 rbi ... 12 multi hit games

... 10 of 39 hits went for extra bases ... 2009 - selected to AAC

first team ... led team in batting avg. (407), stolen bases (15),

and walks (21) ... hit over .500 with runners on (.526) ... had

ten game hitting streak ... started season with a 3 for 4 outing

against Toccoa Falls knocking in 4 runs ... swiped 2 bases on

3 occasions ... went a perfect 15 for 15 in stolen base

attempts ... At Florida Air Academy: Selected team MVP as

a senior ... won team batting award... Personal: Son of Luis

Roa, Alida Cordero ... nursing major.

Cavs’ Profiles

Billy ThompsonSr. - Utility 5-11 209 Haymarket, Pa.

Will see time in outifled and at first base ... strong left handed

bat off the bench ... strong leadership

... team player ... At UVa-Wise: 2009- started 8 games ... 3 multi hit games

in the 8 starts ... went 2 for 3 against

Pikeville scoring a run and lacing a

double ... 3 for 6 in a double header

against Reinhardt including a double,

run, and two walks ... At Frederick

Community College: Helped team to 2007 NJCAA Division

2 World Series ... made All-Region XX tournament team ... hit

.416 first year ... two year letter winner ... At Stonewall

Jackson High School: Played on two district championship

teams ... named VHSL all state twice ... picked to all region

squad twice ... all district 3 times ... led team in batting

average all four seasons ... Personal: Son of Dee and Dinah

Thompson ... health and physical education major.


2009 34 3 8 2 0 0 0 8 .234


2008 123 27 39 9 2 1 18 19 .317

2009 123 52 50 16 1 5 34 21 .407

Career 246 79 89 25 3 6 52 40 .362

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D’Andre BusseyJr. - LH Pitcher 6-3 200 Virginia Beach, Va.

Ready to assume 1-2 or 3 spot in rotation ... subpar year in

2009 ... needs to spot fastball better ... has worked on changeup

... has developed a slider ... will be counted on for a big season

... At UVa-Wise: 2008 - Pitched 54.2 innings ... posted a 2-2

record ... pitched in 16 games ... one complete game ... struck out

6 batters twice ... allowed one or fewer runs in 8 appearances ...

went four innings without surrendering an earned run against

Bryan in AAC tournament ... 2009 - Pitched 7.2 innings against

King on day 2 of AAC Tournament without allowing an earned run

while picking up the win ... fanned 8 in a win against Bryan ... struck out 3 in 1.2 relief

innings against Reinhardt ... led team in strikeouts at 64 ... At Bayside High School:

Received All-Beach District second team pitcher as a senior ... All-Beach second team

outfielder as a junior ... posted a 1.50 ERA as a senior ... Personal: Son of Edward and

Kimberly Bussey ... business administration major.


2008 2 2 0 54.2 69 34 20 47 5.60

2009 2 7 0 64.0 76 37 34 64 5.20

Career 4 9 0 118.2 145 71 54 111 5.38

Scott ColeJr. - LH Pitcher 6-2 195 Stuart, Va.

Medical redshirt in 2010 ... tremendous upside ... working on

command of second and third pitches ... very hard thrower ...

looking for better control inside strike zone ... will be a valuable

asset for team in the future ... At UVa-Wise: 2008 - Pitched 47.0

innings over 14 appearances ... allowed just five earned runs over

final 6 games ... struck out 7 batters against Brevard ... gave up

only 4 earned runs in 9 innings of work against NAIA World Series

participant Union College ... collected a save against AAC

opponent Bryan ... 2009 - fanned 56 batters in 57 innings ...

pitched two complete games ... picked up win against Milligan by scattering 6 hits over 7

innings while striking out 5 ... produced 1.78 era through first 5 outings of the season ...

At Patrick County HS: Aided Cougars to regional appearance and third place in

Piedmont District ... named MVP twice ... threw a no hitter ... earned three baseball letters

... Personal: Son of Rick and Astrid Cole ... business administration major.


2008 4 3 1 47.0 48 29 25 37 5.55

2009 1 5 0 57.0 70 28 24 56 4.42

Career 5 8 1 104.0 118 57 49 93 4.93

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Billy FoxJr. - Outfielder 6-3 165 Chincoteague, Va.

Returned to team last season after successfully beating

Hodgkins Lymphoma ... does things the right way ... ultimate

team player ... At UVa-Wise: 2007- Scored runs in 8 games ...

stole 2 bases ... 2008 - Hit by pitch in only at bat before leaving

team due to illness ... 2009 - returned to team after illness and

worked to regain physical strength ... At Chincoteague HS:

Helped Ponies win 2005 & 2006 district season and tournament

titles ... all-region second team ... all-district first team at first base

& second team pitcher ... all-district 2nd team as junior &

honorable mention as sophomore ... Personal: Son of Bill and Kelly Fox ... pre-law major.

AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB AVG2007 3 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 .0002008 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/ACareer 3 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Josh JosephJr. - LH Pitcher 6-2 195 Axton, Va.

Anchor in bullpen ... live right handed arm ... huge upside ...

gaining experience ... could see time as closer ... great overall

ability ... At UVa-Wise: 2009 - led team in wins (5), saves (2) and

appearances (17) ... picked up save against regional participant

Union College with two shutout inning ... became dominate in

relief as season progressed ... surrendered just 2 earned runs

over final 9.1 relief innings for a 1.97 era and 9 k’s in the stretch

... At Limestone College: Pitched 34.0 innings in 2008 ... struck

out 10 batters ... home schooled so did not pitch for a high school

squad ... Personal: Son of Jerry and Janie Joseph ... health & physical education major.

Brad RickerJr. - Outfielder 6-1 170 Bristol, Va.

In battle to start in center field ... known for speed and defense

... has worked to improve arm ... excellent bunting skills ... good

baserunner ... looks to build on first two seasons ... At UVa-Wise:

2008 - Second on team with 10 stolen bases ... hit .298 in 34

games ... went 2 for 3 with a 2B and 2 runs scored against King

in AAC tournament ... three game stretch of 6 for 10 against

Virginia Intermont and Southern Virginia ... 2009 - Second on

team in stolen bases with 11 ... caught stealing only once ... went

5 for 10 in AAC tournament ... hit safely in 8 of team’s final 10

games ... 3 for 4 against Virginia Intermont with 3 runs, 3 rbi, a double, and a triple ... At

John Battle High School: Aided Trojans to 4 Hogoheegee District titles, 4 regional

appearances, and a final four appearance ... twice named second team all state ... first

team All-Hogoheegee twice ... Personal: Son of Billy and Lisa Ricker ... health and

physical education major/sport management minor.


2009 5 3 2 36.2 38 23 19 27 5.65

AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB AVG2008 45 13 13 1 0 0 4 6 .2892009 70 23 26 4 1 0 16 5 .371Career 115 36 39 5 1 0 20 11 .339

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Preston SmithJr. - LH Pitcher 6-1 175 Bristol, Va.

Left handed specialist ... throws strikes ... knows how to pitch

... bounces back well ... biggest value to team will be stayin in

same role whole season ... throws good behind a hard thrower ...

solid pick off move ... throws a curve change ... soft thrower ... At

UVa-Wise: 2008 - Gave solid relief as season went on in 3 of his

10 appearances ... struck out 6 batters against Pikeville ... picked

up first career victory against Pikeville in 5.1 innings ... 2009 -Appeared in 12 games ... allowed one run over four innings

against Reinhardt ... struck out 20 batters in 24.1 innings ...

fanned the side in one inning against Emory & Henry ... worked a perfect inning of relief

against Virginia Intermont ... Personal: Son of Daniel and Jane Smith ... pre-engineering

major.

Cody BentleySo. - RH Pitcher/2B 6-0 190 Wise, Va.Top of the line rotation stuff on the mound ... best is still ahead ...

hard worker ... great speed and arm strength ... At UVa-Wise:

2009 - hit .352 while producing 44 hits ... 13 extra base hits ... a

perfect 3-3 against Pikeville while belting 2 home runs ... went

2-0 on the mound ... struck out 18 batters in 13.1 innings ... hurled

complete game against Bryan surrendering 2 earned runs while

striking out 11 ... At J.J. Kelly HS: Aided Indians to 2008 state

title, two straight region and three Lonesome Pine District

championships in a row ... twice selected to VHSL all-state team

... All-LPD three times ... Personal: Son of Jerry and Mary Beth Bentley ... undecided

major.

AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB AVG2009 125 29 44 8 0 5 28 12 .352

W L SV IP H ER BB SO ERA2008 2 1 0 24.2 29 17 12 21 6.202009 0 2 0 24.1 31 21 18 20 7.77Career 2 3 0 49.0 60 38 30 41 6.98

Jonathan HawkinsSo. - RH Pitcher 6-1 185 Monroe, N.C.

Spot pitcher ... control pitcher ... will keep you in a game ... keeps

pitching count down ... still learning how to pitch at college level

... At UVa-Wise: 2009 - Lead team in era at 2.13 ... gave up only

one extra base hit ... fanned 7 batters in 12.1 innings ... At Forest

Hills HS: Played in the King Kamehameha Tournament ...

coached by former UVa-Wise assistant Josh Scarbrough ...

lettered three times ... Personal: Son of Mark and Kay Hawkins

... business administration major.

W L SV IP H ER BB SO ERA2009 1 0 1 12.2 16 3 5 7 2.13

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Stephen KanodeSo. - LH Pitcher 6-4 185 Martinsville, Va.Tall, lanky lefty ... best fall so far ... making improvements ...

pivotal year in terms of development ... At UVa-Wise: 2009 -

Posted a 1-0 record over 6.2 innings of work ... made 7 relief

appearances ... struck out 3 ... At Magna Vista HS: Helped

school to regional tournament ... lettered in baseball ... Personal:

Son of Barry and Susan Kanode ... business major.

Chris SmithSo. - RH Pitcher 6-3 165 Castlewood, Va.

Increased velocity over fall ... great relief guy for an inning ...

looking for more consistency this season ... At UVa-Wise: 2009 -

2-0 record over 14 innings of work ... struck out 10 batters ...

picked up wins against Toccoa Falls and Pikeville ... At

Castlewood HS: Helped Blue Devils to a state tournament

appearance, region runner-up and four Cumberland District titles

... selected VHSL all-state first team as a senior ... picked to

all-region and all-district team four times ... Personal: Son of

Ronnie and Kathy Smith ... business major.

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Alex FeemsterJr. - Outfielder 5-9 190 Ashburn, Va.Quick outfielder ... solid defensively ... puts ball in play ... good

bunter ... tough, hard nosed player ... At Broad Run HS: Named

defensive and team MVP on diamond ... lettered four times ...

three sport athlete ... Personal: Son of Samuel and Rosa

Feemster ... sport management major.

Cavs’ Profiles

Logan AreyFr. - LH Pitcher 6-1 178 Bridgewater, Va.

Young left handed pitcher ... making progress ... needs to adjust to

college game ... will see innings as a starter and out of the bullpen

... At Turner Ashby HS: Pitched no hitter ... team won state titles

in 2006 and 2007 ... Personal: Son of Connie and Greg Arey ...

physical education major

Daniel BurkeFr. - RH Pitcher 6-2 175 Purceville, Va.YWorked hard to make team ... has a ton of potential ... will get

innings out of bullpen ... At Loudon Valley: Earned four baseball

letters ... Personal: Son of Robert and Bonnie Burke ...

administration of justice major.

Danny BatesFr. - 2B/SS 5-11 170 Chantilly, Va.Ahead of pace on offense and with his arm in the field ... will see

action at short ... will need to make routine plays for team to be

successful ... At Chantilly HS: Helped lead team to state

tournament ... selected 2nd team all district as a senior ... Personal:

Son of Dan and Nancye Bates

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Ryan CrosbySo. - RH Pitcher 6-0 180 Warrenton, Va.

Transfer from Southwest Florida Junior College ... can step in and

throw on weekends ... could be a difference maker ... spliter is best

pitch ... At Notre Dame Academy: Aided team to four consecutive

state titles ... hurled four no hitters ... selected to all metro team ...

Personal: Son of Pete and Coleen Crosby ... criminal justice major.

Kirby BushFr. - Catcher 5-8 215 Richmond, Va.

Big and strong ... a lot of potential ... hard nosed ... strong arm

behind the plate ... At Douglas Freeman HS: Selected All-Colonial

first team .... Central Region Honorable Mention ... All-Academic

Colonia District and Central Region ... came through with game

winning hit on senior night against Patrick Henry High School ...

Personal: Son of Wayne and Karen Bush ... health and physical

education major.

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Josh GuizarFr. - RH Pitcher 6-1 208 Locust, Va.Hard nosed pitcher ... controls all of his pitches ... has improved

after red shirting last season ... At Riverbend HS: Selected

all-district honorable mention pitcher ... helped team to regional

tournament ... Personal: Son of Sam Guizar, Rhonda Crandall ...

environmental science major.

Brett HyltonFr. - RHP/OF 6-0 210 Dry Fork, Va.Swings left handed bat ... a lot of offensive potential ... solid player

... At Tunstall HS: Lettered four times ... Personal: Son of Donald

and Penny Hylton ... undecided major.

Chaz HallFr. - UTL 5-7 150 Seaford, Va.

Made the team as a walk on ... good hands ... more of a prototypical

second baseman but can play multiple positions ... At York HS:

named all-district second team ... received four baseball letters ... ...

Personal: Son of Ebby and Kay Hall ... business administration

major.

Jonathan CoxFr. - RH Pitcher/UTL 5-11 174 Martinsville, Va.Control pitcher ... throws three pitches ... keeps pitch count at a

minimum ... understands how to pitch ... spots pitches well ... At

Magna Vista HS: Aided squad to regional playoff appearance ...

selected to All-Piedmont second team... Personal: Son of Keith

and Linda Cox ... criminal justice major.

Taylor JonesFr. - RHP/3B 6-0 210 Rocky Mount, Va.

Will get playing time ... 3rd baseman of the future ... has solid arm

and range ... hard nosed player ... At Franklin County HS:

Selected all-district first team third baseman ... picked all-district

second team pitcher ... Personal: Son of Todd and Cheryl

Grindstaff ... criminal justice major.

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Tommy MeierFr. - Catcher 6-2 210 Ashburn, Va.Good fit for UVa-Wise ... a lot of skills ... At Broad Run HS:

Selected all-district ... team MVP ... Personal: Son of Tommy and

Sharon Meier ... history major.

Ryan WardFr. - RHP 6-0 190 Moneta, Va.Battled to make squad ... will see innings out of the bullpen ... will

need time to adjust to college game ... At Franklin County HS:

Named District Pitcher of the Year ... garnered all-region second

team and all-district first team ... Personal: Son of Phillip and Amy

Ward ... undecided major.

Caleb NaffFr. - RHP/DH 5-11 210 Basset, Va.

Will provide solid relief help ... big arm ... strong thrower ... At

Basset HS: Received all-state second team, all-region and all-state

first team honors ... Personal: Son of Jeff and Linda Naff ... criminal

justice major.

Brian KingFr. - 1B 6-4 215 Chantilly, Va.Great defensive player ... is improving every day on offensive

skills ... sky is the limit in terms of potential ... At Chantilly HS:

Helped aid team to district championship ... selected MVP of

Gameday All-Star Game ... Personal: Son of Tom and Karen King

... health and physical education major.

2009 Season Review

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In what has become a custom in the

recent seasons, the young UVa-Wise

baseball team made a push in the

Appalachian Athletic Conference playoffs.

The Highland Cavaliers went into a fourth

game in the tournament and moved from

seventh in the regular season to fifth in the

AAC tournament to wrap up the season.

Head coach Hank Banner’s crew defeated

Virginia Intermont, fell to #14 Union, and

upset King College before dropping an

elimination game to NCCAA World Series

team Bluefield College.

The highlight of the 2009 regular

season occurred on the final home

weekend of the season. After falling 7-5 in

game one of a three game set against

nationally ranked Union College, UVa-Wise

would out slug Union in game 2. The Cavs

used big days from senior Edwin Narvaez

(2-4, 4 rbi) and junior Brad Robbins (2-3, 5

rbi) to put 14 runs up against the Bulldogs.

Sophomore closer Josh Joseph came in to

pitch two scoreless innings to secure the

win for UVa-Wise.

Individually, sophomore outfielder Luis

Roa was the Cavs (23-24) lone All-AAC

selection while leading the team with a

.407 average, 52 runs, 16 doubles, .519 on

base pct. and 15 stolen bases.

Robbins set the UVa-Wise career home

run record in the early part of the year and

has 33 in three years. He hit .403 with 10

homers and set a new season record with

64 rbi.

Seniors Matt Duffy, Mike Lang, and

Narvaez concluded their careers with

productive seasons. Duffy collected 51 hits

on way to a .321 batting average while

knocking in 35 runs. The Martinsville,

Virginia native was equally impressive in

the field. During the 2009 season, Duffy

started at 3 positions posting a fielding

percentage of .988.

Narvaez wrapped up his four year

career by moving from second base to

shortstop. He played in and started 45

games in 2009, batting .279 while

collecting six extra base hits. Throughout

his career, the Puerto Rico product came

through with clutch hits. In 2008, his home

run against Tennessee Wesleyan helped

propel UVa-Wise to a victory over the AAC

regular season champions. Narvaez again

came up big against a ranked foe in 2009.

His four rbi performance against Union

College helped UVa-Wise score 14 runs

against the eventual national tournament

participant.

In 2009, Lang had his most productive

season as a Cavalier. The four-year starter

had a career high in batting average, .321

and was perfect nine for nine in stolen base

attempts.

Junior Brad Austin made his second

consecutive Academic All-AAC Team.

Despite a losing record, the 2009

season continued a trend of recent

success. For the third consecutive year

UVa-Wise played four or more postseason

games. UVa-Wise will enter the new

decade with a returning group of core

players poised to continue their recent

trend.

2009 Senior Matt Duffy

Date Opp. (*AAC) Score Record

2/6 at Toccoa Falls W,14-0 1-0

2/7 at Toccoa Falls L, 1-5 1-1

2/7 at Toccoa Falls W, 5-4 2-1

2/13 at Berry L, 1-11 2-2

2/14 at Berry L, 4-6 2-3

2/14 at Berry L, 3-7 2-4

2/21 at Reinhardt L, 4-8 2-5

2/21 at Reinhardt L, 3-9 2-6

3/2 *at Tenn. Wesleyan L, 0-3 2-7


3/7 *at Milligan L, 0-2 2-9

3/7 *at Milligan W, 6-2 3-9

3/8 *at Milligan L, 1-8 3-10


3/17 *at Montreat L, 3-13 3-12

3/17 *at Montreat L, 3-4 3-13

3/18 at Pikeville W, 6-1 4-13

3/18 at Pikeville W, 6-1 5-13

3/19 *BRYAN W, 12-2 6-13

3/20 *BRYAN W, 10-0 7-13

3/20 *BRYAN W, 9-6 8-13

3/24 PIKEVILLE L, 7-10 8-14

3/24 PIKEVILLE W, 15-4 9-14

3/29 *VIRGINIA INTERMONT W, 18-3 10-14



4/1 EMORY & HENRY W, 10-0 13-14

4/1 EMORY & HENRY W, 10-0 14-14

4/3 *COVENANT W, 17-8 15-14

4/4 *COVENANT W, 12-11 16-14

4/4 *COVENANT W, 2-9 16-15

4/9 *at King L, 4-8 16-16

4/11 *at King L, 3-8 16-17

4/11 *at King L, 4-7 16-18

4/16 at Alice Lloyd W, 13-1 17-18

4/16 at Alice Lloyd W, 12-0 18-18

4/18 *at Bluefield L, 6-7 18-19

4/18 *at Bluefield W, 4-3 19-19

4/21 Virignia Intermont W, 13-2 20-19

4/23 *at Bluefield L, 7-15 20-20

4/24 *Union L, 5-7 20-21

4/25 *Union W, 14-12 21-21

4/25 *Union L, 2-5 21-22

5/1 %Virginia Intermont W, 13-2 22-22

5/2 %Union College L, 4-14 22-23

5/4 %King W, 4-2 23-23

5/5 %Bluefield L, 3-8 23-24

*Indicates AAC Game

%Indicates AAC Conference Tournament

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2009 Game Results (23-24/11-15 AAC)

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Hitting AVG. AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% BB SB-ATT

Luis Roa .407 123 53 50 16 1 5 34 .675 21 15-15

Brad Robbins .403 154 37 62 13 5 10 64 .734 11 1-1

Brad Ricker .371 70 23 26 4 1 0 16 .457 5 11-12

Dusty Haigler .368 136 20 50 15 1 3 29 .559 13 0-0

Cody Bentley .352 125 29 44 8 0 5 28 .536 12 9-12

Matt Duffy .323 158 38 51 10 0 1 35 .405 14 2-2

Mike Lang .321 112 26 36 10 0 0 20 .411 11 9-9

Alan Stoupa .317 104 30 33 6 0 3 16 .462 11 0-0

Adam Skoranski .289 83 16 24 5 0 2 14 .422 8 0-1

Edwin Narvaez .279 154 27 43 3 0 3 29 .357 5 3-3

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Matt Reisinger .316 38 8 12 2 0 3 7 .605 5 0-0

Billy Thompson .235 34 3 8 2 0 0 0 .294 8 1-1

Kirk Jennings .220 41 4 9 2 0 0 5 .268 6 0-0

Craig Beale .200 41 4 3 0 2 0 4 .600 2 0-0

Seth Radcliff .200 10 4 2 0 0 0 2 .200 1 1-1

Brad Austin .185 27 6 5 1 0 0 3 .222 4 7-7

Jonathan Hawkins .000 10 2 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0-0

Seth Frisby .000 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0-0

Cavs Totals .329 1394 330 458 97 7 37 306 .488 137 59-64

Opponents .293 1292 264 379 64 10 35 240 .440 179 46-61

Hit By Pitch: UVa-Wise 48 (Roa 9, Robbins 7, Duffy 6, Lang 5, Skoranski 5, Ricker 4,

Haigler 3, Bentley 3, Stoupa 1, Radcliff 1, and Narvaez 1), Opponents 31

Sacrafice Flies: UVa-Wise 19 (Robbins 5, Haigler 3, Duffy 3, Narvaez 2, Roa 1, Ricker

1, Bentley 1, Lang 1, and Stoupa 1), Opponents 11

Sacrafice Hits: UVa-Wise 20 (Bentley 6, Lang 5, Ricker 2, Narvaez 2, Stoupa 1,

Hawkins 1,Roa 1, Duffy 1, and Skoranski1 ) Opponents 20

Pitching ERA W L G GS CG SV IP H ER BB SO HP

Jonathan Hawkins2.13 1 0 8 1 0 1 12.2 16 3 5 7 0

Brad Robbins 4.04 4 2 8 8 1 0 35.2 35 16 15 29 2

Scott Cole 4.42 1 5 12 11 0 0 57.0 70 43 28 56 2

Cody Bentley 4.72 2 0 5 2 1 1 13.1 17 7 8 18 1

D’Andre Bussey 5.20 2 7 13 12 3 0 64.0 76 37 34 64 8

Josh Joseph 5.65 5 3 17 4 2 2 36.2 38 23 19 27 3

Manny Romero 6.18 4 3 16 5 0 1 39.1 38 27 31 43 8

Pete Smith 7.77 0 2 12 4 0 0 24.1 31 21 18 20 1

Chris Smith 10.29 2 0 11 0 0 0 14.0 26 16 6 10 2

Stephen Kanode 10.80 1 0 7 0 0 0 6.2 11 9 3 3 2

Seth Frisby 12.34 1 2 14 0 0 0 11.2 18 16 15 8 1

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Brandon Marshall 6.00 0 0 3 0 0 0 3.0 3 2 1 2 1

Cavs Totals 5.74 23 24 47 47 10 5 318.1 379 203 179 287 31

Opponents 7.68 24 23 47 47 22 2 325.2 330 278 137 226 48

2009 Season Statistics

BATTING AVERAGE (MIN. 150 AB)

Jon Reed ..........................2004, 06 .432

Brad Robbins.....................2007-09 .426

John Bigley ........................2007-09 .400

Tom Gilliland ......................1983-84 .389

Mike White .........................1987-90 .386

MOST RUNS SCORED

Jorge Laboy.......................2005-08 182

Steve Tyler.........................1999-02 136

Brad Robbins.....................2007-09 123

Mke Jones ...................1998-00, 02 121

Edwin Narvaez...................2006-09 117

MOST HITS

Jorge Laboy.......................2005-08 232

Steve Tyler.........................1999-02 207

Edwin Narvaez...................2006-09 202

Brad Robbins.....................2007-09 196

Mike Jones ..................1998-00, 02 184

MOST DOUBLES

Steve Tyler.........................1999-02 52

Brad Robbins.....................2007-09 47

Mike Jones ..................1998-00, 02 47

Chad Shaffner....................1998-00 43

MOST TRIPLES

Mike White .........................1987-90 14

Matt Walton........................2000-02 13

Brad Robbins.....................2007-09 8

Roger Austin ......................1986-88 8

MOST HOME RUNS

Brad Robbins.....................2007-09 33

Josh Scarbrough................1999-02 26

Steve Tyler.........................1999-02 25

Mike White .........................1987-90 20

Jorge Laboy.......................2005-08 20

MOST RUNS BATTED IN

Brad Robbins.....................2007-09 150

Steve Tyler.........................1999-02 145

Jorge Laboy.......................2005-08 134

Edwin Narvaez...................2006-09 122

HIGHEST SLUGGING PCT.

Brad Robbins.....................2007-09 .778

Tom Gilliland ......................1983-84 .731

Jon Reed ..........................2004, 06 .689

HIGHEST ON BASE PCT.

Jon Reed ..........................2004, 06 .502

Luis Roa.............................2008-09 .479

Brad Robbins.....................2007-09 .478

MOST STOLEN BASES

Brian Blanton .....................1989-91 78

Matt Walton........................2000-02 46

MOST WALKS

Jorge Laboy.......................2005-08 81

Steve Tyler.........................1999-02 67

LOWEST EARNED RUN AVERAGE (MIN. 75 IP)

Bill Higgins.........................1988-90 1.83

N. Metheney ......................1991-93 2.85

Bo Owens ..........................1988-90 3.20

I. Patterson ........................1991-93 3.34

Miller Castle .......................1987-90 3.81

MOST WINS

Bill Higgins.........................1988-90 24

Brock Funk.........................2005-08 23

Clay Salyer ........................2002-06 19

N. Metheney ......................1991-93 17

Miller Castle .......................1987-90 17

MOST SAVES

David Jones.......................2005-08 13

Jason Culbertson...............2000-03 7

Brandon Bates...................2003-06 6

Patrick Barnes ...................1999-01 6

MOST SHUTOUTS

Bill Higgins.........................1989-90 4

Jeff Gilliam.........................1989-90 4

MOST INNINGS PITCHED

Brock Funk.........................2005-08 219.2

Clay Salyer ........................2002-06 214.0

Bill Higgins.........................1988-90 206.1

David Jones.......................2005-08 188.0

Robert Whitt.......................1998-01 186.1

MOST COMPLETE GAMES

Clay Salyer ........................2002-06 13

I. Patterson ........................1991-93 12

MOST STRIKEOUTS

Bill Higgins.........................1988-90 207

N. Metheney ......................1991-93 198

I. Patterson ........................1991-93 198

Clay Salyer ........................2002-06 195

MOST STRIKEOUTS/9 INN. GAME

Courtney Nowlin ................2002-05 10.15

N. Metheney ......................1991-93 9.90

I. Patterson ........................1991-93 9.74

Bill Higgins.........................1988-90 9.03

FEWEST WALKS ALLOWED/9 INN GAME

Bo Owens ..........................1988-90 2.09

Bill Higgins.........................1988-90 2.44

Brandon Bates...................2003-06 3.06

MOST PUTOUTS

Alan Stoupa .......................2007-09 583

John Bigley ..................2005, 07-09 367

Matt Duffy ..........................2008-09 336

Edwin Narvaez...................2006-09 313

MOST ASSISTS

Jorge Laboy.......................2005-08 379

Edwin Narvaea ..................2006-09 327

Brian Blanton .....................1989-91 153

Andrew Anderson ..............2004-07 135

UVA-WISE CAREER RECORDS

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BATTING AVERAGE (MIN. 75 AB)

Brad Robbins ..........................2007 .479

Mike White ..............................1989 .457

Jon Reed.................................2006 .443

Steve Tyler ..............................2002 .429

Steve Dalton ...........................1998 .425

MOST RUNS SCORED

Jorge Laboy ............................2007 55

Steve Tyler ..............................2002 55

Brad Robbins ..........................2008 52

Shaun Trent ............................2002 50

Courtney Newlin......................2002 50

MOST HITS

Brad Robbins ..........................2008 78

Matt Duffy................................2008 72

Matt Hall..................................2007 72

Steve Tyler ..............................2002 70

MOST DOUBLES

Steve Tyler ..............................2002 21

Brad Robbins ..........................2008 18

Josh Verts ...............................2007 18

Brad Robbins ..........................2007 16

Chad Shaffner.........................1998 16

Luis Roa..................................2009 16

MOST TRIPLES

Matt Walton.............................2002 6

Mike White ..............................1987 6

Roger Austin ...........................1986 6

Frank Hodges .........................1983 6

MOST HOME RUNS

Josh Scarbrough.....................2002 15

Brad Robbins ..........................2008 13

Brad Robbins ..........................2007 10

Steve Tyler ..............................2002 10

Brad Robbins ..........................2009 10

MOST RUNS BATTED IN

Brad Robbins ..........................2009 63

Steve Tyler ..............................2002 60

Josh Scarbrough.....................2002 51

Jon Reed.................................2006 50

HIGHEST SLUGGING PCT.

Brad Robbins ..........................2007 .923

Tom Gilliland ...........................1983 .810

Mike White ..............................1989 .810

HIGHEST ON BASE PCT.

Brad Robbins ..........................2007 .523

Jon Reed.................................2006 .520

Roger Austin ...........................1987 .519

MOST STOLEN BASES

Brian Blanton ..........................1989 35

Brian Blanton ..........................1991 25

MOST WALKS

Josh Scarbrough.....................2002 29

Jorge Laboy ............................2006 28

Steve Tyler ..............................2002 28

LOWEST EARNED RUN AVERAGE (MIN. 25 IP)

Bill Higgins ..............................1990 1.54

Bill Higgins ..............................1989 1.69

Bo Owens ...............................1989 1.82

N. Metheney............................1993 1.91

I. Patterson..............................1992 1.94

MOST WINS

Bill Higgins ..............................1990 11

David Jones ............................2007 9

Clay Salyer..............................2002 8

MOST SAVES

David Jones ............................2006 10

Jason Culbertson....................2002 5

Patrick Barnes.........................2000 5

Chad Shaffner.........................1998 4

MOST SHUTOUTS

Jeff Gilliam ..............................1989 4

Bill Higgins ..............................1988 3

Bo Owens ...............................1989 2

MOST INNINGS PITCHED

Clay Salyer..............................2002 84.2

Bill Higgins ..............................1990 81.2

David Jones ............................2007 80.0

Kevin Dalton............................2000 78.0

Chris Hill..................................1996 74.1

MOST COMPLETE GAMES

Clay Salyer..............................2002 10

David Jones ............................2007 8

I. Patterson..............................1992 7

MOST STRIKEOUTS

N. Matheney............................1993 89

Clay Salyer..............................2002 88

David Jones ............................2007 80

Bill Higgins ..............................1990 79

I. Patterson..............................1991 76

MOST STRIKEOUTS/9 INN. GAME

N. Metheney............................1993 13.06

Ryan Boze ..............................2002 12.74

I. Patterson..............................1991 11.34

FEWEST WALKS ALLOWED/9 INN. GAME

D. Lockhart..............................1992 1.47

Bo Owens ...............................1988 1.61

Mike Showalter .......................1990 1.62

MOST PUTOUTS

John Bigley .............................2007 229

Alan Stoupa ............................2007 218

Brock Funk..............................2006 189

John Raynor............................1991 146

Matt Hall..................................2007 137

MOST ASSISTS

Jorge Laboy ............................2007 121

Jorge Laboy ............................2006 119

Edwin Narvaez........................2007 114

Carlos Ramos .........................2006 93

UVA-WISE SEASON RECORDS

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UVA-WISE TEAM SEASON RECORDS

HITTINGHighest Batting Avg..............2007 .351

Most Games Played ..............2008 54

Most At Bats ..........................2008 1,685

Most Runs Scored ................2002 381

Most Hits................................2008 559

Most Doubles ........................2007 120

Most Triples ...........................2002 20

Most Home Runs ..................2007 46

Most Runs Batted In .............2002 361

Most Total Bases ..................2008 815

Highest Slugging Pct............2007 .524

Highest On Base Pct. ...........1987 .413

Most Stolen Bases ................1989 131

Most Walks ............................2008 176

Most Times Hit by a Pitch ....2006 53

PITCHINGLowest Earned Run Avg.......1989 2.62

Most Saves................2006 & 2008 11

Most Complete Games .........1992 20

Most Shutouts .......................1989 9

Most Innings Pitched............2008 403.2

Fewest Hits Allowed .............1989 154

Fewest Runs Allowed ...........1989 86

Fewest Earned Runs Allowed1989 58

Lowest Opp. Batting Avg. ....1991 .203

Most Strikeouts .....................2002 328

Most Strikeouts/9 inn. ..........1989 10.34

Fewest Walks Allowed..........1988 78

Fewest Walks Allowed/9 inn.1988 3.49

Most Wins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2007 32 (32-17)

Fewest Loses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989 9 (30-9)

Highest Winning Percentage . . . . . . . . .1989 .769

UVA-WISE COACHES & RECORDS - 1986-2009

Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Years Record Pct.

Ray Spenilla . . . . . . . . . . .1986-1996 203-177 .534

Hank Banner . . . . . . . . . .1997-2009 274-267-1 .505

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986-2009 477-444-1 .517

CAVS ALL-TIME ROSTER (1983-2009)

Marty Adkins 1983-1985Andrew Adkins 1996Fred Allen 2004Andrew Anderson 2004-2007Jay Athey 2003Roger Austin 1986-88Brad Austin 2007-2009Timmy Bailey 2002Scott Bakker 1999-2001Ball 1992Chuck Banner 1986Hank Banner 1988-90Doug Barefoot 1997Patrick Barnes 1999-2001Brandon Bates 2003-06Craig Beale 2009Jesse Beck 2000, 05Matt Begley 2004, 2006-08

Jimmy Benson 1984-85Cody Bentley 2009-currentErik Bevins 1992-93Erik Bevins 1996-98John Bigley 2005, 2007-08Drew Bishop 1991-93John Blair 1985Brian Blanton 1989-91Justin Boggs 2000Stan Bowles 1991-93Ryan Boze 2002, 04Jeff Bray 1998Tony Brewer 2001Jeff Brickett 1985Sean Brown 1990-93Adam Buchannan 2000-03Bucklin 1996Bush 1992

D’Andre Bussey 2008-currentTodd Byrd 1990Rusty Campbell 2000Miller Castle 1987-90Chafin 1993Will Childress 2004-06Clay Christian 2007Clark 1993Brian Clark 1989Eric Clark 1988Curt Clayborne 1986Cochran 1987Duncan Cockerille 2000Chris Codemo 2006Scott Cole 2008-currentToby Converse 1983

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CAVS ALL-TIME ROSTER (1983-2009) - CONT.

Cooley 1997Bryan Couch 1999Robert Cox 2003-04Bob Cox 1997Craft 1993Jamie Creech 1985Bryan Creed 2003Hector Cruz 2001Jace Cuje 1984-87Jason Culbertson 2000-03Culpepper 1992-93Kevin Dalton 1998-2000Steve Dalton 1996-98Tony Davis 1986Davis 1993Keith Davis 2005-06Mark Davis 2000-02Corey Day 2002Grayson Deal 2004Todd Dean 1989-92Josh Duffy 2002-05Matt Duffy 2008-09Tim Duncan 1991Mike Elliot 2005-06Travis Fannon 2004Greg Fantom 1996-97Les Farrar 1985-86Johnathon Fields 1999Billy Fox 2007-currentMark Francisco 1989-92R.L. Franklin 1988Seth Frisby 2007-09Matt Fulcher 2003Brock Funk 2005-08Gabrielson 1984Charles Gibbons 1986Gibson 1984David Gibson 1990-91Jeff Gilliam 1989-90Tom Gilliland 1983-84Garvin Gollis 1991Jeff Gregory 1987Ryan Griffin 2001Robert Hagy 1997-98Dusty Haigler 2009-currentDan Haley 1987, 89Adam Hall 2004K. Hall 1991Matt Hall 2005-08Scott Hall 1991-93Seth Hall 1999-2002Israel Hamilton 1999Jeff Harding 1991-93Harris 1996Harris 1993Make Harvey 1986Andy Hawkins 1996-98Jonathan Hawkins 2009-currentHawks 1996Bryan Head 1996-98Harold Henry 1985James Hensley 2005Bill Higgins 1988-90Chris Hill 1996, 1998-99Kevin Hill 2000Travis Hilton 1999-2001Frank Hodges 1983-84Randy Hodnett 1983Ricky Holland 1988Brandon Horton 2005-2006, 08Mike Hoskins 1983Steve Hubbard 1988Adam Habner 1996-97Travis Hylton 2002Tim Iddings 1997, 99Jenkins 1996-97Kirk Jennings 2009-currentLawrence Jervis 1983

Steve Jesse 1988-90Guy Johnston 1990-93Jones 1992Andy Jones 1985David Jones 2005-08Mike Jones 1998-2000Jonathan Jordan 1998-99, 01Josh Joseph 2009-currentStephen Kanode 2009-currentKilgore 1992-93X Kilgore 1983Nathan Kiser 2004-06O. Kiser 1992Jeff Kite 1987Jorge Laboy 2005-08Lamb 1992Preston Landes 2007-08Mike Lang 2006-09Tim Largen 1988-89Ray Laster 1986Barry Lawson 1991Lee 1987Erik Lemley 2003-06Mike Lieberman 1990-91Logan Limburg 2007-08Bobby Lineberry 1983-84Michael Little 2001D. Lockhart 1991-92AJ Lucadamo 2004Maggard 1998John Malene 2004-05Mann 1996Brandon Marshall 2009Martin 1996-97Chip Martin 1987X Martin 1993Jason Matlock 2002-05Marty Matthews 1997-99Jamal McCowan 2002Tom McGuire 1996-99Chris McReynolds 2005-06Steve Meade 1988-99Nelson Metheney 1991-93Miller 1993H. Miller 2005C. Mitchell 1991Montgomery 1992-93Will Mooney 2002-03Albert Moseley 2007Art Mullins 1986David Myers 2006Will Nance 2005Doug Napier 1998-99Jamie Napier 2000Edwin Narvaez 2006-09Wes Needham 1996-98Jeff Nicholson 1990Justin Nixon 2002-05Courtney Nowlin 2002-05Morgan O’Quinn 2002-03Michael Ogle 2001Adam Osborne 2002-03Jay Osborne 2007Bo Owens 1988-90Tim Owens 1984-85Jonathan Painter 2008Thatd Patrick 2000I. Patterson 1991-93Patton 1993John Pendergast 1989J.K. Perkins 1987-90Bryan Pfeiffer 2006Phillips 1996Brad Philpott 2003-04Derrick Phipps 1999-2001Scott Prater 1998Jerry Price 1988Steve Proctor 2004

Barry Puckett 1991-92Seth Radcliff 2007-09Carlos Ramos 2003-06Scott Rasnick 1986John Ranor 1988-91Jon Reed 2004, 06Brandon Regan 2002Matt Reisinger 2009Rhoton 1983Nick Richards 2003-04Cedric Richardson 2004-05Brad Ricker 2008-currentDanny Rife 2001Riffe 1996Louis Roa 2008-currentBrad Robbins 2007-currentBrad Robinson 1997-2000Ale Rodriquez 1996-98Rick Roman 1989-90Manny Romero 2009Tony Roop 1996-97Chris Russell 1983, 85Clay Salyer 2002-06J. Salyers 1987Jody Salyers 1996-98Y. Salyers 1992-93Josh Scarbrough 1999-2002Chad Shaffner 1998-2000Shea 1984David Shelton 1989-92Brad Shephard 1998-99Tim Shephard 1997-99Andrew Short 2001Andrew Shortt 2002-04Mike Showalter 1990Matt Sinnes 2007Travis Skeens 1998Adam Skoranski 2007-currentChris Smith 2009-currentJ.T. Smith 2001Preston Smith 2008-currentJim Souhrada 1983Todd Southern 1986Bryan Spain 2000George Spicer 1983-84Joe Stallard 1984-85Robbie Stinson 2004Ed Stoots 1993Alan Stoupa 2007-09Joey Stuart 1983-84Lynn Sturgill 1985-88Matt Sturgill 1987Travis Sturgill 1992Steve Summer 1996, 98Jon Swinson 2002Jerry Tarr 1987-88Chris Tenney 2003, 05Nick Thomas 2001Billy Thompson 2009-currentMatt Thrift 2003Bobby Tiller 1984-87Jimmy Turner 1996-97Steve Tyler 1999-2002B.J. Veronee 2004Josh Verts 2006-08Jaron Vipperman 1999Matt Walton 2000-02Mike West 1984-85Ryan Wheatley 1997Tony Whitaker 1985Mike White 1987-90Z. White 1983Robert Whitt 1998-2001Ron Whitten 1983-84, 86Jason Williams 2003Jeremy Wright 2003, 06-07Justin Wyatt 2002-05Greg Wymer 1983

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The Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) is a ten-member conference

sanctioned by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The

league has members in Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.

The AAC sponsors six men’s sports and six women’s sports. For men, the

conference offers championships in: baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer

and tennis. For women, championships are awarded in: basketball, cross country,

soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball.

In May of 2003, the AAC selected John Sullivan as its first-ever Commissioner.

Prior to taking the post, Sullivan served as Montreat College’s athletic director for

six years and was named AAC and NAIA Region XII Athletic Director of the Year in

2000.

Appalachian Athletic Conference/NAIA

Member Schools

CHAMPIONS OF CHARACTERRESPECTRESPECT

INTEGRITYINTEGRITYRESPONSIBILITYRESPONSIBILITY

SERVANT LEADERSHIPSERVANT LEADERSHIPSPORTSMANSHIPSPORTSMANSHIP

Since 1937, the NAIA has administered programs and championships in proper balance

with the overall educational experience. In 2000, the NAIA reaffirmed its purpose to

enhance the character-building aspects of sport. Through Champions of Character, the

NAIA seeks to create an environment in which every student-athlete, coach, official and

spectator is committed to the true spirit of competition through five tenets: respect,

integrity, responsibility, servant leadership and sportsmanship. The NAIA

Champions of Character program is designed to instill an understanding of character

values in sport, and provides student-athletes, coaches and parents the training to help

them know the right thing, do the right thing and value the right thing inside and outside

the sports setting.

2009 Standings AAC Overall

W L W L-T

Tenn. Wesleyan 24 3 44 15

Union 23 ..4 44 12

Bluefield 18 ..9 39 14

Milligan 17 10 39 19

Montreat 16 10 32 19

King 14 13 32 19

UVa-Wise 11 15 23 24

Covenant 8 19 15 34

Bryan 2 25 6 46

Virginia Intermont 1 26 2 48

Bluefield College Bluefield, Va.Bryan College Dayton, Tenn.Covenant College Lookout Mountain, Ga.Milligan College Milligan, Tenn.Montreat College Montreat, N.C.

Reinhardt College Waleska, Ga.Tennessee Wesleyan College Athens, Tenn.Union College Barbourville, Ky.Univ. of Virginia at Wise Wise, Va.Virginia Intermont College Bristol, Va.

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