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Hawks season came to an end yesterday.
31-22 finish, after playing one of the harder non region schedules in the Midwest. 24-11 in Region 4
67 wins in a two year period, the most in over 40 years. 4 d1 commits and counting. A game changing group
The future is extremely bright!
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Still looking for 2023 grads:
1) Pitchers: Ability to throw strikes > Velo
2) SS: Looking for a guy that can stick at the position. We’re graduating 5 MIF!
3) Bats: LHH/RHH, best available . . . guys that have barrel awareness and square the baseball consistently
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Hawks SWEEP 🧹 DH against #4 Heartland!
Game 1: 10-2
Jacoby 3-4 4 R 3 RBIs with a 💣
Glozier 3-4 3 R 4 RBIs with a 💣
Drtina 2-4 1 RBI
Hulligan W 4 IP 1 R 1 SO
Game 2: 7-5 in 8 innings
Joey Glozier 2-3 4 RBIs with a 💣
Essien 3 IP 1 R 2 K
Drtina W 3 2/3 0 R 2 K
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The Hawks are happy to announce the lifting of the interim tag for Head Coach Dominic Milano!
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Hawks improve to 3-0 for the first time in at least 25 years after beating #15 JJC 9-3 in 11. All 3 wins have been against ranked teams
Pitching killed the day. Hulligan, Essien, Sarna, Zalewski, Broeker, and Florez. Florez earned the W
Offensively Tabbert had GWH
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Kyle Odeshoo (@KyleOdeshoo_23) had himself a week.
13/24 (.542)
2 2B
1 3B
7️⃣ HR
15 RBI
11 R
4 BB
3 HBP
2.228 OPS
Also caught 42 innings and nearly 1000 pitches.
Impressive is an understatement!
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Congratulations to SO Nick Drtina on his commitment to Purdue University. One of the best baseball and academic schools in the country! Purdue is getting a winner and a great locker room guy. Drtina becomes the 2nd Hawk to commit to a P4 school in the last 8 months #HawkstoBig10
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Hawks wrapped up their season today winning game 13. 13 region wins is the most region wins in at least the last 10 season. 13 wins ties most wins in a season since 2019. Thank you to the group for being bought in and helping lay the foundation for the future of Harper Baseball.
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Huge thank you to MLB HOF Jim Thome and HOF Coach Lee Milano for coming and talking to the team today in preparation for playoffs this weekend. Two of the best baseball people in the country. @Baseball_Naz @AndreaThome
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First day of practice in the books. Thank you to IHSA Hall of Fame Coach, Lee Milano, for coming and talking to the team and sharing his wisdom with our guys! #Kaizen
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Hawks won the elimination game 11-7 to force a game 5. Hawks lost the second game 11-10, lining out with bases loaded to end the game. Gave #9 in country Kankakee a great fight.
36-15. Most wins in program history. Lot to be proud of. A truly resilient, program changing group.
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Hawks sweep 🧹🧹 Triton to improve to 8-1 and 6-1 in Region.
Game 1: 5-3
Hulligan 6 IP 1 ER 8 K
Geake, S: 1 for 2 💣
Game 2: 14-4 dominating win in 5
Drtina 2 for 3 💣 3B 5 RBI
Geake, S 1 for 3 💣 3 RBI
Kave 1 for 2 💣 2 R
Fahey 2 IP 1 ER 3 K
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Some major upgrades happening out on the Diamond. Thank you to White Sox’s grounds crew Roger Bossard and Mark Van for the work. Thank you for rolling the field, edging it, putting new infield dirt, redoing the mounds, and putting new gravel in foul territory #kaizen
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Hawks win Home Opener for first time since 2012 with a 6-4 win over CLC. Hawks improve to 6-1 and 4-1 in region play.
A great 5 IP Zach Zalewski: 0 ER 1 H 4 K
Offensively 8 stolen bases!
Geake, S. 2 for 3 2 RBI 2 SB
Jacoby 2 for 4
Milano 1 for 2 1 RBI 2 BB 2 SB
#Unwritten
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Not everyday the best @NJCAABaseball ever comes out to speak to your team. Very grateful to MLB HOF, Jim Thome, for coming to speak to our team and sharing his wisdom with us today #Kaizen
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3-2 Hawks!! After playing some of the best teams in the Midwest to start the year, Hawks grab win over Moraine Valley. Jermaine Salcedo picked up the win, Jake Sarnecke with the hold, and Dan Broeker with the save. Odeshoo was 2 for 4 at the plate #kaizen
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A huge congratulations to Dominic Jacoby on getting invited to the @mlbdraftleague. Jacoby is hitting .524 with 12 runs scored, 4 SB, and an OPS of 1.312 through 6 games. Just another step in the journey!
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Last night we honored our 2025 record setting team. 36-15, the most wins in program history. Setting the standard for the future.
Team MVP- Nick Drtina
OPOY- Spencer Geake
DPOY- Connor Kave
POY- Ethan Dorka
MIP- Cam King
Tommy Jusi Award- Ryan Anderson
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We are extremely excited to announce the hiring of Mason Schaller to the staff. Mason is very familiar with the structure and standards we are striving to attain. He will serve as the Recruiting Coordinator and will will work with the hitters and catchers. Excited to have him!
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🚨Commitment Alert🚨
#HarperHawk:
🦾 Kyle Odeshoo
🏡 Arlington Heights, IL
🏫 Prospect High School
🧢 MVP Elite
⚾️ C • 1B • RHP
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Stacking days of good practices. Thank you to Ed Tolzien for speaking with our group today. Really fortunate and grateful to be able to use the facility! #Kaizen @Slammers_HS_IL
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Lotta rain last night and this morning… doesn’t mean no practice. Thank you @BoDomeBville for letting us come practice! Best facility in the Midwest and lucky to call it home!
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Great first week of work. Ended the week with our first intersquad. We had former Harper College baseball player, Bobby Moranda, stop by and talk with the boys. Coach Moranda coached 30 plus years of Division 1 baseball and now announces for @espn @Coach_Mo25
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Hawks with the victory over Waubonsee 9-7 to improve to 4-0!
Offense had 13 hits led by Drtina with 3, along with 2 from Mango, Jacoby, and S. Geake.
Staff combined for 11 strikeouts led by Hulligan with 5. Sarna and Fahey had 3 each. Sarna earned the W.
#Unwritten
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Congratulations to Sophomore Utility Man Derek Costilla on his commitment to NAIA Judson University. Derek embodies doing things the right way on and off the field. Selfless teammate who loves to win.
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Congratulations to SO RHP Daniel Broeker on his commitment to D2 Purdue Northwest University. Dan is the ultimate teammate, great student, and presents a tough look from his 6’7 frame. We are proud of you Dan!
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Hawks picked up a 17-11 victory over Oakton today after trailing 8-0 early. Odeshoo had 3 hits, including a 💣. Nelson (4), Del Valle (3), Johnston (2), and Jusi (2) all had multi hit games. DeBartolo was shut down out of the bullpen throwing 5 scoreless. Together through it all.
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Congratulations to SO LHP Ethan Dorka on his commitment to NCAA D2 Roosevelt University! Ethan was an integral part of the 23 win improvement from his freshman to sophomore year. Roosevelt is making a huge investment in Ethan and we are excited to see it pay off @RULakerBaseball
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Congrats to Kaden Gray (@Kadengray2732) & Ehinger Adrianza (@EhiAdrianza) who were each named #N4C All-Conference & @njcaaregion4 All-Region
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Congratulations to Jacoby on his commitment to a perennial D1 powerhouse Louisville. A program that produces first round picks regularly, has made the CWS 4 times in the last 10 seasons, and has over 50 players currently in pro ball. What a great story on resilience. ACC bound!
I am incredibly grateful and honored to announce my commitment to continue my baseball career at the University of Louisville. I want to sincerely thank my coaches, teammates, family, and everyone who has supported me throughout this journey. Most importantly, I am thankful to God for blessing me with this opportunity. Excited for what’s ahead. Go Cards! @LouisvilleBSB @_HarperBaseball @dmilano224 @Debrewer14
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Had a great night celebrating our sophomores and the 2024 season. Was happy to spend the night together playing blitz ball, eating pizza, and handing out our end of the year awards! Thank you again to all administration, support staff, parents, and a great group of players
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Today we celebrate @NJCAA Day. We are beyond blessed to have a supportive administration in all that we do. We are lucky to have great students who are committed in the classroom, on the field, and off the field. Lotta love for these young men.
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Hawks 🧹 Moraine to improve to 16-3
Game 1: 15-14 scoring 8 runs in 7th!
Geake brother’s combine for 9 for 9 w/ 6 RBI 4 R 1 HR
Milano 2 RBI + walkoff hit
Game 2: 18-5
Clancy + Koth 💣
Tabbert + Kave both 3 for 3
Drtina, Guza, Mango + King with 2 hits each
#Unwritten
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39 runs, .962 OPS, 6 HRs, 11 SBs in 4 games this weekend while swinging wood bats against two quality pitching staffs. HRs below: SO Clancy (2x), FR Roche (2x), SO Tabbert, FR Nelson.
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Hawks 🧹IVC to improve to 34-11 and 26-11 in Region4.
34 wins is the most wins in School History.
Game 1: 3-1
Zalewski 7 IP 1 ER 3 SO
Mango 3 for 3 2 RBI
Jacoby 2 for 3 1 R
Game 2: 3-2
Geake, S 5 IP 0 ER 3 SO
Jacoby 2 for 3 2B 2 RBI
King 2 for 3 1 R
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PBR JUCO went all over the country + tested thousands of players…really cool to see our guys on several different lists. Thank you @PB_JUCO !
@collin_roche @ConnorKave @DavidEssien29 @Rileybwell14 @Coopernelsonn3 @LabrecZack @Mitchthekidd4 @LoganSarna
prepbaseballreport.com/prep-…
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Today’s starting lineup vs @HCC_Hawks:
Elicier 7
Fitzgerald 5
Castrovillari 6
Teahan 3
Betevis 8
Gray 2
Cajigas 9
Schalk DH
Adrianza 4
#CHAMPSon1
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Thank you for ranking us the 31st best team in the country. Great recognition for where we are at, but still a long way to go.
Full list of JUCO Baseball Top 40 Division 2 Team Rankings at dreambigathletics.com
So many good teams this year see who the top teams are. @NOCTONKBSBL @Cobra_Baseball @BaseballKellogg @ICCCBaseball @nocenidjets @loggerbaseball
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Our guy @George_Betevis with the 🇬🇷💣!
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Hawks 🧹 🧹Morton College to improve to 19-4 and 11-4 in Region.
Game 1: 10-0
Geake, S 2 for 3 3B 2B 6 RBIs
Dorka (W) 6 IP 4 K 0 ER
Game 2: 8-0
Tabbert, Drtina, Geake, S, Glozier, Milano, Mango, Geake, K, King all had hits
Zalewski (W) 5 1/3 6 K 0 ER
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Congratulations to LHP Joey Woods on his commitment to D2 powerhouse, University of Illinois-Springfield. Joey has transformed himself on and off the field since being a Hawk. We are beyond proud of you @joeywoods_0 @Baseball_UIS
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Congratulations to Lewis Barbour (UTIL) on signing his LOI to play baseball for us next year! Fast twitch athlete that can really swing it. Excited to continue to see his growth. @lewis_barbour10 @billmills
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Hawks win two more against Rockford to improve to 12-3 on the season.
Game 1: 16-4
Tabbert 4 for 4 2 RBI 3 SB
Drtina 3 for 3 2 RBI 2B 1 BB
Geake, S 2 for 3 💣 3B 3 RBI
Santos 2 IP 0 H 4 Ks
Game 2: 5-4
Sarna (W) 3 IP 1 H 0 ER 4 K
Torres (S)
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Congrats to these 16 @HarperHawks baseball players who crushed it in the classroom last semester!
Four players earned a perfect 4.0 GPA, while 12 others were above a 3.0.
We couldn't be more proud! #StudentAthlete #Champs #ChampsOn1 #HarperHawks
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Congratulations to sophomore outfielder Cole Ratliff on his commitment to Dominican University. Cole is a toolsy player who is continuing to work to improve his craft. Cole is also a great student and we are extremely happy for his future endeavors.
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Hawks 🧹🧹 Illinois Central to improve to 14-3
Game 1: 11-6
Tabbert 3 for 4 2B 3 RBI
King 3 for 4 2 RBI
Mango 2 for 4 2 RBI
Zalewski (W) 5 2/3 IP 3 ER 9 K
Game 2: 11-7
Mango 3 for 4 2 2B 1 R
Tabbert 2 for 4 3 R
Drtina 2 for 5 2 2B 3 R
Torres (W) 5 2/3 IP 1 ER 3 K
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Congratulations to Sophomore (UTIL) Tommy Jusi on his commitment to Benedictine University. BenU has been ranked nationally all year. Jusi is a bulldog on the field, and is a “gamer”. We are extremely proud of him and excited for his future! Thank you for all you do for us Tommy!
I am very blessed and excited to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at Benedictine University! Huge thanks to my coaches, family and teammates who helped support me along the way! @BenUBaseball @SmittyBenU @Aomalley2 @_HarperBaseball
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Hawks split double header against CLC. First game didn’t go the Hawks way, but in a resilient effort hold onto to win game 2, 5-4. Odeshoo was 2-3 with 2 RBIs and Matthew was 2 for 3 with an RBI. Sarnecke picked up the win and Johnston shut the door and earned the save.
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Hawks win against CLC to improve to 20-4 and 12-4 in Region.
Sarna (W) 5 2/3 IP 6 H 1 ER 4 K
Fahey 3 1/3 IP 2 H 0 ER 4 K
King 2 for 3 1 RBI
Hawks stole 7 bases.
Shoutout Julia Mango for the Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies!
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Congratulations to Sophomore Outfielder Alex Birt on his commitment to Florida National University. Enjoy the sunshine state Birt! We are proud of the changes you have made on the field and in the classroom!
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Hawks split DH against D1 JUCO Triton. Lost game 1 11-4 and bounced back game 2 7-5. Jensen and Johnston had 4 hits each. Hulligan hurled 6 strong innings + Johnston earned the save. Stopped at the legendary Gene’s&Jude’s on the ride home!
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Hawks 🧹🧹Prairie State to improve to 31-8 and 23-8 in Region
Game 1: 5-4
Dorka 7 IP 0 ER 6 K
Kave 2 for 3
Clancy 2 for 3
Jacoby walk off base hit
Game 2: 3-1
Zalewski (W) 7 IP 1 ER 5 K
Geake, S 2 for 3 2 R
Mango 2 for 3 1 RBI
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Picked up a quality win over Morton today. Hulligan hurled 6 innings, 5 Ks, 2 ER. Sarnecke shut the door with 3 scoreless. Johnston, Jensen, and Jusi all had multiple hits. Read contributed with 2 RBIs #kaizen
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Hawks bounce back with a 15-2 win over a very good South Suburban team to improve to 24-6 and 16-6 in Region4.
Clancy 4 for 5 3 R 2 RBI 💣
Geake, S 3 for 5 3 R 1 RBI
Glozier 2 for 3 6 RBI 💣
Torres (W) 5 IP 3 H 4 SO 0 ER
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Hawks win both over Rockford to improve to 10-3 on the year.
Game 1: 11-1
Geake, S. 3 for 4 💣 6 RBI
Tabbert 2 for 2 2 RBI
Kave 3 for 3 3 SB
Game 2: 12-0
Mango 2 for 3 2 RBI
Vivas 2 for 3 2 RBI
King 2 for 3 1 RBI
Dorka 4 IP 0 ER 2 H 8 K
#Unwritten
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Thank you to @JudsonBaseball for hosting us today. Great to see former Hawks Derek Costilla and Daniel Aguirre. Thanks for stealing all those bases @derek_costilla
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Thank you to @DingerJUCO + @ScoutConnectBB for all the coverage + for a great event. Always a great feeling when you are able to walk away with two Ws, but even better when guys shine in front of 4 year schools. Here are the top performers from Sunday with video attached.
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Congratulations to our SS Dominic Jacoby on being selected to 2nd team All Midwest District/Region 4 Team. Jacoby a @LouisvilleBSB commit and MLB draft prospect hit .448 AVG with an OPS of 1.081 and a .964 fielding percentage. His growth on and off the field has been tremendous.
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Hawks picked up the W against IVC 12-9. Odeshoo led the way offensively, collecting 3 hits, scoring 4 times. Jusi, Jensen, and Del Valle secured multi hits. A. Milano and Johnston scored 2 runs. Byrne picked up the W going 6 strong. Broker collected the hold and Colon the save!
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Congratulations to Dominic Jacoby on being ranked the 7th best shortstop in the entire country. Thank you for the recognition @TadSlowik_DBA
Top 10 SS in JUCO Baseball Fall 2024 at dreambigathletics.com
@FSWBucs @WCoyoteBaseball @eacmonsters @NMJC_BSB @mccbaseball1 @LSUEBengalsBSB @_HarperBaseball @PRCC_Baseball @GCSCbaseball @GoConqsBB
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Congratulations to SO infielder Danny Aguirre on his commitment to Judson University. Danny is a great teammate, hard worker and loves the game. Excited for his future @JudsonBaseball
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Thank you to @PeterHamot13 for shouting out Dom Jacoby. @DrewLocascio said it best..Run your own race, and continue to get better. Dom has developed a ton since he has gotten here and has worked very hard with @billmills + @Sparks_North. We are about development here at Harper.
#𝙏𝙝𝙚𝘽𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙥𝙚𝙣: 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟰
+ Future Games Commitments 🤟
+ @PBR_JUCO fall winners ✅
+ @PBR_Uncommitted prospects of the week 👍
Full episode, below.👇
📺 loom.ly/7Ych1jM
🟢 loom.ly/d-SqZnU
🍎 loom.ly/_OsYghA
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We are grateful for this opportunity to work with @HulliganExplore and @D59Rupley. Over the next month every member of our team will spend time working with these students. Becoming better people and giving to the community is what this is all about.
We’re so excited to partner with @_HarperBaseball for the next couple of months @D59Rupley! These gentlemen not only are talented college athletes, but also found new teaching skills! Thanks for sharing your time, talents, and life lessons with us! Stay tuned! #4thgrade
@CCSD59
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Congratulations to Sophomore catcher Ryan Anderson on his commitment to continue his academic and athletic career at Saint Xaiver University. Ryan is a selfless teammate, great student, and will help wherever needed @SXUBaseball @ryan_And3rson13
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Great to play against “Tommy Jusi” Award Recipient Ryan Anderson today. The greatest teammate around. Guys were ecstatic to see him. @SXUBaseball
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Hawk’s Ascent Year 2 Draft Day! Stylish team to say the least 👔 Excited for next week’s competition week!
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Shoutout to @BTBeem24 and @ButlerUBaseball for hosting us today and talking with the team after. Great experience to compete and see first hand what D1 baseball is all about. Lot of positives out of today, but still lots to learn!
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Hawks with a sloppy win 10-7 over a good Oakton team to improve to 25-6 and 17-6 in Region.
Clancy 3 for 4 3B 2B 2 RBIs
King 2 for 3 2B RBI
Geake 1 for 1 3 R
Milano 1 for 3 1 RBI
Sarna 6 IP 4 H 0 ER
Hawks steal 10 bases
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2 Weeks away from our High School Prospect Camp! Come be seen by our coaching staff and meet team members! Still actively recruiting 2026s! Great way to end fall baseball and see where your numbers are at heading into winter! harperhawks.net/sb_output.as…
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Great addition to the Hawks. 4 year varsity starter. Conference player of the year as a junior. Big time addition on the mound and the plate.
I am very excited and blessed to announce that I will continue my academic and baseball career at Harper College. I would like to thank my parents and family, teammates, and coaches who have given me love and support throughout the years. Go Hawks!
@BGBaseball_1973 @dmilano224
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Shoutout to @billmills for writing our workout program! Day 1 of lifts for the boys. Focusing on explosive movements and becoming better functional baseball players. Bill Miller trains MLB players Mike Tauchman, Jack Suwinksi, and many other pro baseball players!
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Hawks split the DH today against MATC to improve to 5-1 (3-1 in Region 4)
Game 1: 15-7 W
Jacoby 4 for 4 2 RBI 2 BB
Tabbert: 2 for 2 2 RBI 2 BB
Dorka picked up the W in his return!
Game 2: 2-1 L
Drtina 4 IP 2 ER 4 H 4 K
Geake, S: 2 IP 0 H 1 K
#Unwritten
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