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Show 19! SAINT, s BIX NO. 29 VOL. XXVII, DIXIE COLLEGE eiIitb in nation .Rebels fimisli By Courtney Gressmen Sports Even though Dixie came home arly from the Junior College World d eries, it was worth the trip as they After the win on Sunday, Dixie played Meridian Community College, but came up short losing 12-- 4 in seven fence. This homer gave Dixie a 0 lead early in the first inning, Meridian didn't seem to hesitate, 2-- mw m TV fin-she- their season eighth in the nation. After losing to Maple Woods on 0 aturday, Dixie came back to win 10-- ESU gainst DeKalb College, from Georgia. The Rebels found their groove V as they scored three runs in the rst inning off the DeKalb pitcher. Wick Jdy scored by being walked in with the sases loaded. Then first baseman Dan iVright knocked in a two-ru- n single, to jt the Rebels up by three. That was enough to ignite Dixie's Mike Gargano who was on the sound for the Rebels. The Rebels were nstoppable throughout the entire ihsfoi arly, les. V, x ' A . - ...! .it1-- ! 4 S ''' avv idii the Eagles took the lead, The Rebels went through five pitchers, having a total of five errors. West finished the tournament with a .636 batting average, which was four bats shy of the Juco record in batting average. Sean Noorda and Gargano both ended their seasons making the team. Noorda made first team in pitching, and Gargano received second team honors. Dixie overall had a great season. From being ranked ninth in the to finishing eighth at the end of the season, Dixie finished above expectations. The Rebels completed a successful season with an overall record of 42-1Fox, as 8-- 2. 9. ame. Dixie led 5-- 0 after six innings, as bel Chris Clayton led off with a en surprisingly stole second, and walk, even-.all- y scored. A few batters later, Jake Jeny CuibsTTHE DIXIE SUN lortino hit a short single to load up the Dixie's Ryan Lindberg takes a cut at the Junior College World Series in Grand Junction, Colo. The Rebels lost to Maple Woods 11-- 1 in the first game, beat DeKalb 10-- and lost ases for Dixie. . Dixie ends with an overall record of 42-1This gave second baseman Taylor their final game to Meridian College jllins the green light as he waited Jtiently for the right pitch. Suddenly, it innings. they belted three straight hits in the botas the Dixie started off great as Kyle tom of the first to tie the game. right time and Pullins sent it fly-- g over the left field fence for a grand West pounded his second home run of Then six straight hits by am and a Rebel win. the tournament over the right field Meridian, retired Rebel pitcher Mason 0, 12-4- E5UN out Mo Dixie Sun names Athletes of I Courtney Gressmen orts 1 9. The Dixie Sun Mike Gargano ae Dixie Sun Male hlete of the Year, for s outstanding on the id. xie College men's aseball team. Playing base-a- ll since he was five ars old, Gargano has ler come one of Dixie's 3P pitchers and hit-r- s in the last two amed athlet-performanc- e, sars. high During ;tiool, Gargano !ayed for the Hillcrest 'uskies. Fie received rst team e, Most 4 Region Valuable Player, and Hustle even the Award. This year, Gargano helped boost By Loni Johnston Sports Editor overDixie to a 42-1- 9 0 all record and an 18-1- record in region play. Plus, he helped the Rebels to a third region title, an eighth place finish in the nation, and a trip to the Junior College World Series. "Mike is a main part of the team. He has done it for us on both sides, being one of the top three hitters and pitchers," I see GARGANO Continued on the Year Mike Gargano 24 Hitter pjtcherDesignated ' Sophomore Baseball TWO Georgette Brewer Guard Sophomore Girls Basketball 21 e, all four years of her high The Dixie Sun school basketball career. Also added to her named Georgette Brewer the Dixie Sun Female list of accomplishments. Athlete of the Year, for Las Vegas Most Valuable her outstanding athletic Player, one of USA Today's performance on the Dixie top scorers in Nevada, Honorable College women's basketball team. Mention, and named to Brewer was Who's Who in Sports. "I owe everything named to second team this year, and will to God," Brewer said. She attend New Mexico State believes in putting the University on a full ride Lord first in everything she does, and meditates scholarship. before every game. Brewer's stardom She also attributbegan long before coming es success to her family, Dixie. to Cimmarron Memorial High School hard work, and focus. have gave birth to her fame just where she was named see Brewer |
