Lions Baseball

2013

North Central Texas College

This 2013 Media and Recruiting Guide was produced by the NCTC Public Relations Department. Design work by Darin Allred, Media/Communication Specialist.

All media inquiries should be directed to Darin Allred at 940-668-3356 or by email at dallred@nctc.edu.

Recruiting inquiries should be directed to Coach Scott Harp at 940-668-4285 or by email at sharp@nctc.edu

Lions Baseball

2013

Scott Harp, Head Coach15th Season

Meet the Coaches

HEAD COACH AT NCTC:8 years as head coach won 240 games at a .675 winning percentage (14 years total at NCTC)2 of the 3 best post season finishes in school historyRegional Runner Up in 20074 of his 8 years the team has been ranked in the National Top 25 Poll12 Academic All-Americans (3.60+ GPA for four semesters)15 Academic All-Conference (3.25+)16 out of 17 semesters his teams have been above a 2.75 Team GPA (including seven over 3.00)3.20 team GPA in 2010 is one of the best in school history (Finished among top in the country)44 players gone on to NCAA Division I level17 players gone on to the Big 12 or SEC23 players drafted by Major League Baseball5 players in the Major LeaguesHITTING COACH AT NCTC:16 Hitters drafted by Major League Baseball3 Hitters playing/played in the Major Leagues4 All-Americans11 All-Region48 All-ConferenceTop 25 in team hitting 11 of his 13 years48 Hitters gone on to NCAA Division I2 Former hitters named NCAA All-Americans (1 Big 12 Player of the Year- Jose Duran Texas A&M)1 Former hitter (Bryan Holaday - TCU) won the Johnny Bench Award1 Former hitter (Mitch Abeita - Nebraska) finalist for Johnny Bench Award PLAYING CAREER:Drafted in 25th round by the Kansas City Royals: retired with a .275 career batting average2 years All-American at Dallas Baptist University under Jim Harp2 years Academic All-American at Dallas Baptist UniversityHolds 5 single season records at DBU (plate appearances, at bats, singles, consecutive games with a homerun, and led nation with 107 hits) Played on DBU’s school historic 62-10 seasonWorld Series in 1994Played at Blinn College under Kyle Van Hook2 years All-District Duncanville High School under Bob RombachPERSONAL:Amy Harp his wife of 15 years is the Social Studies Supervisor for K-12 in Lewisville ISDSons Hank, 7 years old and Ty, 3 years oldDog named CoachReside in Highland Village, TexasOn-line History professor at NCTCAttends The Village Church in Highland Village

Playing Accomplishments- Most Valuable Pitcher for Sul Ross State University in 1994- Signed free-agent contract with Regina Cyclones in 1994

Coaching History2007-2008 Assistant Baseball Coach, New Mexico Military Institute2006-07: Associate Scout Colorado Rockies2005-06: Assistant Baseball Coach, New Caney High School2001-05: Head Baseball Coach, Dodge City Community College1997-01: Assistant Baseball Coach Allen County Community College1996-97: Assistant Baseball Coach Coffeyville Community College1995-96: Graduate Assistant, University of Texas-Pan America Coaching Accomplishments- Sent over 90 players to the 4-year level- Coached over 40 All-Conference players- Coached one All-American- Sent 40 players to the NCAA Division I level- Had 3 players selected in the MLB draft Playoff as a Coach2003 Sub-Regional............Dodge City2000 NJCAA World Series Allen County1997-01 Sub-Regional..... Allen County1995-96 Sun Belt Conf. Tourney..UTPA

Erick Wright, Assistant Coach5th Season

Meet the LionsNO. PLAYER CLASS POS. HOMETOWN

1 Jonathan Reyes Freshman IF Grand Prairie, TX2 Tyler Straub Freshman IF Albuquerque, NM3 Kevin Markham Freshman C/OF Willis, TX4 Clayton Vaughn Sophomore IF Manvel, TX5 Danny Perez Freshman P/IF Sugarland, TX7 Michael Bosch Sophomore OF Waxahachie, TX8 Brett Worthen Freshman P Albuquerque, NM9 Brandon Bell Sophomore P Edgewood, TX10 Aaron De La Paz Sophomore OF/C Crowley, TX11 Charles Deckard Sophomore C Blue Ridge, TX12 Miguel Pontiffs Freshman P Arlington, TX13 Garrett McMullen Sophomore OF Longview, TX14 Luke Heemann Freshman P Montgomery, TX15 Spencer McKnight Sophomore P Collinsville, TX16 Carlos Lopez Freshman OF Cayey, Puerto Rico18 Roldofo Leon Freshman IF Rio Grande, Puerto Rico20 Greg Davis Sophomore IF DeSoto, TX21 Luis Torres Sophomore IF Ceiba, Puerto Rico22 Ryan Scott Sophomore P Sanger, TX24 Dustin Luna Sophomore P/OF Spring, TX26 Danny Fernandez Sophomore P Manvel, TX27 Alexander Pina Freshman P Fort Worth, TX30 Dean Fleitman Freshman P Lindsay, TX32 Landon Darwin Freshman IF/OF Dodd City, TX33 Dylan Allen Sophomore P Mission, TX34 Bill Bay Sophomore IF Houston, TX35 Jeremy Threlkeld Freshman P Whitehouse, TX36 Will Ramos Freshman OF Glastonbury, CT38 Austin Smith Freshman P Little Elm, TX42 Jamie Ball Freshman OF Morton, MS44 Naveed Asif Freshman P/IF New York, NT

Lion Sophomores

Clayton VaughnSophomore, Infielder

Manvel, TXManvel HS

High School: ManvelHigh School Accomplishments:All-District soph-senior yearsFour People in History You Would Want to Eat Dinner With:Derek Jeter, Adam Sandler, Michael Jordan, Abraham LincolnBest Advice:Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hardFavorite Pro Team and Pro Athlete:Houston Astros & Derek JeterAt NCTC:Last year Clayton suffered an injury in the first practice of the spring which he did not play in the team’s first eighteen games. He finished up hitting .366 with a .828 OPS. He led the team with 12 stolen bases. He was selected to the TX/NM All Star team. He was All-Conference second baseman.

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Michael BoschSophomore, Outfielder

Waxahachie, TXWaxahachie HS

High School:WaxahachieHigh School Accomplishments:All-district freshman, junior, senior yearFour People in History You Would Want to Eat Dinner With:My grandfather, Ashley Greene, Albert Pujols, Tom BradyBest Advice:See the ball - hit the ballFavorite Baseball Moment:Game winning hit in summer ball in Hawaii with a broken jawFavorite Pro Team and Pro Athlete:New York Yankees & Albert PujolsAt NCTC:Michael was the starting left fielder for majority of the season. He finished with a .302 average and a .654 OPS. He was second on the team with 10 stolen bases. He was selected as a TX/NM All-Star this fall.

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Brandon BellSophomore, Pitcher

Edgewood, TXEdgewood HS

High School:EdgewoodHigh School Accomplishments:All-state junior and senior yearFour People in History You Would Want to Eat Dinner With:Mike Trout, Ray Lewis, George Washington, Davy CrockettBest Advice:Nothing worth while is easily obtainedFavorite Baseball Moment:9 Inning complete game shut-out vs. Grayson last season winning in bottom of 9th inningFavorite Pro Team and Pro Athlete:Baltimore Ravens & Mike TroutAt NCTC:Brandon led the team in just about every category last year as a freshman. He finished with 80 innings with a 3.38 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP. He also led the team with 6 wins. He was selected to the TX/NM All-Star game this past fall. He has signed with Lousiana Monroe to play baseball next fall.

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Aaron De La PazSophomore, Outfielder/Catcher

Crowley, TXCrowley HS

High School:CrowleyHigh School Accomplishments:All-district soph-senior yearAll-state senior yearFour People in History You Would Want to Eat Dinner With:The Pope, Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, Pudge RodriguezBest Advice:Live today as if you would die tomorrowFavorite Pro Team and Pro Athlete:Boston Red Sox & Pudge RodriguezAt NCTC:Aaron played last year appearing in 12 games and finished hitting .275.

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Charles DeckardSophomore, Catcher

Blue Ridge, TXBlue Ridge HS

High School:Blue RidgeHigh School Accomplishments:All-state senior year; All-Texoma senior year; District MVP senior yearFour People in History You Would Want to Eat Dinner With:Charles Barkley, Pete Rose, Leonidas, Achilles TendonBest Advice:Look through the windshield, not the rear view mirrorFavorite Baseball Moment:Playing in the state championship game senior yearFavorite Pro Team and Pro Athlete:Texas Rangers & Phil MickelsonAt NCTC:Chuck caught 16 games last year for the Lions. He has made a big jump this year and has signed with Central Arkansas University to play baseball next year.

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Garrett McMullenSophomore, Outfielder

Longview, TXPine Tree HS

High School:Longview Pine TreeHigh School Accomplishments:All-district soph-senior yearAll-East Texas junior-senior yearAll-State senior yearFour People in History You Would Want to Eat Dinner With:Derek Jeter, Steve Nash, Abraham Lincoln, Jackie RobinsonBest Advice:Even if you are not the best, work hard and you will always succeedFavorite Pro Team and Pro Athlete:Texas Rangers & Elvis AndrusAt NCTC:Worked into the line-up in the spring last year. Hit .344 with an OPS of .965. He has signed to play at Stephen F. Austin University next year.

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Spencer McKnightSophomore, Pitcher

Collinsville, TXCollinsville HS

High School:CollinsvilleHigh School Accomplishments:All-District in baseball, basketball, football soph-senior yearsFour People in History You Would Want to Eat Dinner With:Jesus Christ, Evan Longoria, Kevin Hart, Adriana LimaBest Advice:Humble yourself before God, resist the devil, and he will flee from you: James 4:7Favorite Baseball Moment:Hitting a walk-off homerun vs Ector in first round of the play-offs senior yearFavorite Pro Team and Pro Athlete:Texas Rangers & Ray LewisAt NCTC:Spencer had the role of the end of the game last year. He led the team with 3 saves and finished with a 5.79 ERA. He has signed to play at Texas A&M Kingsville next year.

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Greg DavisSophomore, Infielder

DeSoto, TXDeSoto HS

High School: DeSotoHigh School Accomplishments: All-state senior year; All-state Academic se-nior year; District MVP senior yearFour People in History You Would Want to Eat Dinner With:Abraham Lincoln, Bo Jackson, Sir Issac Newton, Henry FordBest Advice:You have 100% chance of failure if you do not tryFavorite Baseball Moment:Hitting a homerun against district rival and storied program Duncanville in four straight games.Favorite Pro Team and Pro Athlete:Texas Rangers & Ken Griffey Jr.At NCTC:Greg last year led the Lions in just about every offensive category. He finished with a .371 average and a .973 OPS. He was named to the TX/NM All-Star Game past fall. He has signed to play at Louisiana Lafayette next year.

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Luis TorresSophomore, Infielder

Ceiba, Puerto RicoPuerto Rico Baseball Academy

High School:Puerto Rico Baseball Academy Four People in History You Would Want to Eat Dinner With:Derek Jeter, Michael Jordan, Alex Rodriguez, Lionel Messi Best Advice:Work hard Favorite Pro Team and Pro Athlete:New York Yankees & Alex Rodriguez

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Ryan ScottSophomore, Pitcher

Sanger, TXSanger HS

High School:SangerHigh School Accomplishments:All-District soph-senior yearAll-region junior & senior yearFour People in History You Would Want to Eat Dinner With:Tom Brady, Nolan Ryan, Daniel Tosh, Clint EastwoodBest Advice:Adversity strengthens the strong and weakens the weakFavorite Pro Team and Pro Athlete:Texas Rangers & Tom BradyFavorite Baseball Moment:First start and win on varsity

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Dustin LunaSophomore, Pitcher/Outfielder

Spring, TXSpring HS

High School:SpringHigh School Accomplishments:All-district soph-senior yearsFour People in History You Would Want to Eat Dinner With:Chloe Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, Meagan Fox, Jennifer AnnistonFavorite Pro Team and Pro Athlete:Boston Red Sox & Carlos BeltranAt NCTC:Dustin played a dual role last year for the Lions. On the mound he finished with 15 innings.

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Danny FernandezSophomore, Pitcher

Manvel, TXManvel HS

High School:ManvelHigh School Accomplishments:Lettered in Baseball, Basketball, and Cross-CountryFour People in History You Would Want to Eat Dinner With:Steve Nash, John Lennon, Frank Sinatra, Kanye WestBest Advice:The best hitters get a hit 3 out of 10 timesFavorite Baseball Moment:Pitching in my high school’s first ever play-off gameFavorite Pro Team and Pro Athlete:Houston Rockets & Joe JohnsonAt NCTC:Danny started in the pen and became a conference starter. He finished up with 28 innings and a 3.18 ERA and all four of his conference starts were quality starts. He has signed with Lamar University next season.

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Dylan AllenSophomore, Pitcher

Mission, TXSharyland HS

High School:SharylandFour People in History You Would Want to Eat Dinner With:Socrates, Thomas Jefferson, George Patton, Sun TzuBest Advice:Death before dishonorFavorite Baseball Moment:Hit a homerun the day my grandfather died my senior year.Favorite Pro Team and Pro Athlete:Houston Astros & Craig BiggioAt NCTC:Dylan came out of the pen late in games last year for the Lions.

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Bill BaySophomore, Infielder

Houston, TXCypress Creek HS

High School:Cypress CreekHigh School Accomplishments:All-city Houston senior yearFour People in History You Would Want to Eat Dinner With:Abraham Lincoln, Shaq, Steve Jobs, Bill GatesBest Advice:Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t workFavorite Baseball Moment:First collegiate homerun vs Paris JC last yearFavorite Pro Team and Pro Athlete:All Houston pro teams & Arian FosterAt NCTC:Bill started every game at first base last year. He finished with a .342 average and a .911 OPS. He was second on the team in RBIs, doubles, and homeruns.

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Lion Freshmen

Thanks to Pizza Hut in Gainesville for showing their support of NCTC Athletics in their newly remodeled restuarant

Jonathan ReyesFreshman, InfielderGrand Prairie, TX

South Grand Prairie HS1

High School Accomplishments:All District senior year & NTHSCA All StarFour People in History You Would Want to Eat Dinner With:Babe Ruth, Roberto Clemente, Cristobal Colon, Orlando CepedaFavorite Baseball Moment:Walk-off homerun vs Mansfield Legacy senior yearFavorite Pro Team and Pro Athlete:New York Yankees and Dustin Pedroia

Tyler StraubFreshman, InfielderAlbuquerque, NM

La Cueva HS2

High School Accomplishments:All-state senior year; Named to the North/South All-Star game; State champi-ons sophomore and junior seasonsFour People in History You Would Want to Eat Dinner With:John F. Kennedy, Derek Jeter, Roberto Clemente, Kendall JennerFavorite Baseball Moment:Winning two state championshipsFavorite Pro Team and Pro Athlete:New York Yankees & Derek Jeter

Kevin MarkhamFreshman, Catcher/Outfielder

Willis, TXWillis HS

3High School Accomplishments: All-District soph-senior years; All-County soph-senior years; All-area senior year; Academic All-stateFour People in History You Would Want to Eat Dinner With:Craig Biggio, Nolan Ryan, Ray Lewis, Si RobertsonFavorite Baseball Moment:On my birthday hitting a homerun, triple, and two doubles

Danny PerezFreshman, Pitcher/Infielder

Sugarland, TXFort Bend Clements HS

5Four People in History You Would Want to Eat Dinner With:Pete Rose, Abraham Lincoln, Anthony Kiedis, John FruscianteBest Advice:Don’t take life too seriously and do whatever makes you happyFavorite Pro Team and Pro Athlete:San Francisco Giants & Pablo Sandoval

Brett WorthenFreshman, PitcherAlbuquerque, NM

La Cueva HS8

High School Accomplishments: All-district junior-senior years; All Metro se-nior year; State Champions sophomore and junior years; North/South All Star Four People in History You Would Want to Eat Dinner With:Ken Griffey Jr, John Smoltz, Craig Kimbrel, Chipper JonesBest Advice:Never let anyone tell you that you can’t do something

Miguel PontiffsFreshman, Pitcher

Arlington, TXSam Houston HS

12High School Accomplishments: All-district sophomore and junior yearFour People in History You Would Want to Eat Dinner With:John Mayer, Carrie Underwood, Abraham Lincoln, Taylor SwiftBest Advice:Pray first and work hardFavorite Pro Team and Pro Athlete:Texas Rangers & Josh Hamilton

Luke HeemannFreshman, PitcherMontgomery, TXMontgomery HS

14High School Accomplishments: All Tournament TeamFour People in History You Would Want to Eat Dinner With:Jesus, Justin Verlander, Josh Hamilton, Carrie UnderwoodBest Advice:Everything happens for a reasonFavorite Baseball Moment:Pitching in high school state tournament

Carlos LopezFreshman, Outfielder

Cayey, Puerto RicoPuerto Rico Baseball Academy

16Four People in History You Would Want to Eat Dinner With:Roberto Clemente, Kim Kardashian, Martin Lawerence, Alex RodriguezBest Advice:Treat others like you want them to treat youFavorite Baseball Moment:Hit a grand slam sophomore year to win a game in the last inning

Rodolfo LeonFreshman, Infielder

Rio Grande, Puerto RicoPuerto Rico Baseball Academy

18Four People in History You Would Want to Eat Dinner With:Derek Jeter, Brandon Crawford, Roberto Clemente, Jennifer LopezFavorite Baseball Moment:Hit a homerun to take lead in the last inning to help win the gameFavorite Pro Team and Pro Athlete:New York Yankees & Derek Jeter

Alexander PinaFreshman, Pitcher

Fort Worth, TXBrewer HS

27High School Accomplishments: All-district soph-senior years; District MVP senior year; NTBCA All-star game memberFour People in History You Would Want to Eat Dinner With:Siddhartha Guatama, Geromino, Muhammed Ali, PlatoBest Advice:Never be content to remain the sameFavorite Baseball Moment:Playing first ever baseball game

Dean FleitmanFreshman, Pitcher

Lindsay, TXLindsay HS

30High School Accomplishments: All-district junior-senior year; All-area new-comer of the year sophomore yearFour People in History You Would Want to Eat Dinner With:My Grandfather, Nolan Ryan, Babe Ruth, Cy YoungBest Advice: Never back downFavorite Baseball Moment:Having 20 strikeouts vs Collinsville H.S. on senior night

Landon DarwinFreshman, Infielder/Outfielder

Dodd City, TXDodd City HS

32High School Accomplishments: All-State junior and senior years; Academic All-State senior year; All-State basketball senior yearFour People in History You Would Want to Eat Dinner With:Stonewall Jackson, Jimmy Hendrix, Ted Williams, Mickey MantleBest Advice: Try to be the person your dogs think you areFavorite Baseball Moment: Winning region and going to state high school tournament for first time in school history

Jeremy ThrelkeldFreshman, Pitcher

WhitehouseChapel Hill HS

35High School Accomplishments: All-District pitcher senior yearFour People in History You Would Want to Eat Dinner With:Babe Ruth, Dr. Patch Adams, Dr. King, Nolan RyanBest Advice: Control what you can controlFavorite Baseball Moment: First career homerunFavorite Pro Team and Pro Athlete:Colorado Rockies and Derek Jeter

Will RamosFreshman, Outfielder

Glastonbury, CTGlastonbury HS

36Four People in History You Would Want to Eat Dinner With:Barack Obama, Alex Rodriguez, Giancarlo Stanton, Joe TorreBest Advice:You only have one first impression so make sure you stick out and you are ready for that moment.Favorite Baseball Moment:Walk-off homerun in New England summer regionals

Austin SmithFreshman, Pitcher

Little Elm, TXLittle Elm HS

38High School Accomplishments: All-district and pitcher of the year senior yearFour People in History You Would Want to Eat Dinner With:Mila Kunis, Babe Ruth, Mariano Rivera, Nolan RyanBest Advice:Its not over until its overFavorite Baseball Moment:Throwing no-hitter over district rivals to end their underfeated district run

Jamie BallFreshman, Outfielder

Morton, MSMorton HS

42High School Accomplishments: First Team All-District Soph-Senior years; All-State senior yearFavorite Pro Team and Athlete: Atlanta Braves and Ken Griffey Jr.Four People in History You Would Want to Eat Dinner With:Babe Ruth, Dr. King, Jackie Robinson, Michael JordanBest Advice:Always set your goals higher than expected

Naveed AsifFreshman, Pitcher/Infielder

New York, NYNewton HS

44High School Accomplishments: MVP of district senior yearFour People in History You Would Want to Eat Dinner With:George Washington, Barack Obama, Tom Seaver, Roberto ClementeBest Advice: Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hardFavorite Baseball Moment:Winning pitcher with 13 strikeouts and no-hitter to go to semi-finals senior year

The North Central Texas College Lions baseball program honored the 2001 National Championship team Feb. 19, 2011 before the start of a doubleheader with Panola College at Darwin Field on the Gainesville campus.

Eight of the players along with former head coach Kevin Darwin were in attendance and threw out the ceremonial first pitch.The 2001 NCTC team finished the season 53-15 and won the first NJCAA National championship in school history. At the JUCO World Series in Grand Junction, Colo., the Lions came back from a Game 1 loss to win six straight en route to the crown. NCTC capped their remarkable run to history by defeating Dixie State College 7-6 in the championship game.

In winning, the Lions became the first team in the 44-year history of the World Series to win six straight games after losing the first game of the tournament.

Facilities

The Lions play their home games at Darwin Field, an on-campusfacility that is one of the nicest fields in junior college baseball.

The Lions Locker Room is adjacent to Darwin Field and features indivudual player lockers, a longue area and a wall-mounted

flat-screen TV

Fans walking up to the entrance at Darwin Fields will see two plaques recognizing the contributions to NCTC

Athletics by Danny Darwin and Kevin Darwin

Bad weather doesn’t stop the Lions from practicing thanks to batting tunnels located within Lions Clubhouse and

Fitness Center

The Lions use the weight room inside the Lions Club-house and Fitness Center which features

state-of-the-art equipment

Baseball players are housed at Bonner Hall, an on-campus residence hall with easy access to the

cafeteria and classroom buildings

Lion History

Since 2000, NCTC has averaged 37 wins per season

Nationally Ranked: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

National Champions: 2001

Conference Champions: 2001 and 2003

Regional Champions: 2001

Regional Runner-up: 2007

Top 4 Regional: 1997, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007

2011 NJCAA National Champions

Athletic DepartmentIntercollegiate athletic teams at NCTC produce athletes that excel on and off the field and court.

The NCTC tennis team has the longest history of success., having made more than 25 appearances in the National JUCO Tournament, finishing as high as second.

The Lions baseball team won the 2001 JUCO National Championship and have qualified for the post-season 12 times.

The Lady Lions softball team has won conference championships in 2001 and 2008 and took home the Region V North Championship in 2009, qualifying them for the NJCAA National Tournament.

NCTC volleyball won a regional championship and advanced to the National Tournament in both 1999 and 2005.

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In the CommunityNorth Central Texas College athletes have always tried to give back to the local community by

volunteering at various events, working on special service projects or reading to local elementary school students.

Giving Back

The Lions baseball team donated proceeds from gate admissions to several local organizations this past year including the Cooke County chapter of the American Red Cross, the Learning Tree

Pre-School and Habitat for Humanity.

Kids Clinic and Picnic

Athletics WebsiteKeep up with the Lions and all of North Central Texas College’s

sports teams by visiting our website

www.nctcathletics.com

JUCO All-Star Selections

Clayton Vaughn INF 2012Greg Davis INF 2012Brandon Bell P 2012

Lucas Corrick P 2011Mike Chamberlain INF 2011Wade Stramp INF 2011

Stewart Hill INF 2010Jordan Harrison P 2010Adam Kirsch OF 2010

Brett Abell P 2009Kyle Felts P 2009Garrett Harris OF 2009Jake Arrington INF 2009Daniel Sciantarelli INF 2009

Zach Ragsdale OF 2008Nick Ochoa INF 2008Ryan Morgan C 2008Bryant Lopez INF 2008

Don Williams P 2007Chad Keefer C 2007Kaleb Herren OF 2007

Nathan Hood INF 2007Mark Cohoon P 2007

Zach Stewart P 2006Hank Robertson P 2006Mitch Putman C 2006Josh Kirkpatrick OF 2006Jose Duran INF 2006

Mark McFadden OF 2005Mitch Abeita C 2005

Travis Young INF 2004J.R. Towles C 2004Trey Rachal OF 2004Luke Cannon OF 2004Shawn Burris P 2004

Justin Merendino INF 2003Brent Jackson P 2003

Natanel Mora INF 2002Craig Stansberry INF 2002Jeff Martin C 2002John Lockwood P 2002Corey Gerstner P 2002

Josh Boop OF 2002

Travis Slayden C 2001Blake Justice INF 2001Josh Fitzgerald INF 2001Kevin Smiley P 2001Bryan Stamp P 2001

Edwin Rodriguez INF 2000

Arley Ramirez OF 1999

Jeff Pietraszko OF 1998Matt Baird OF 1998

Kevin Sheppherd OF 1997Pat Leach P 1997

Brandon Black P 1996Josh Bobbitt P 1996

Bobby Folsom P 1994

All-Americans

Acadmeic All-AmericansMike Chamberlain 2012

Cooper Chambers 2011

Carson Goldsmith 2011

Jake Arrington 2010

Jesse Payne INF 2009

Bryant Lopez INF 2009

Mat Wolf INF 2008

Tommy Roebuck P 2008

Mark Cohoon OF 2008

Levi Dartt P 2007

Nate Rademaker P 2006

Grant Varnell P 2003

Brent Jackson P 2003

Craig Stansberry INF 2002

Todd Stansberry OF 2001

Kyle Kuykendall P 2000

Randall Greer P 2000

Trey Rachal OF 2004

Roberto Mena INF 2004

Edwin Rodriguez INF 2000

Edwin Rodriguez INF 1999

Greg Davis (left) and Clayton Vaughn were All-Conference selections in 2012

All-Region

All-Conference

Adam Kirsch OF 2011Zach Stewart P 2007Mitch Putman C 2006Jimmy Cox INF 2006Trey Rachal OF 2004 MVP

Roberto Mena INF 2004Luke Cannon OF 2003Gilbert Bustillos P 2003Craig Stansberry INF 2002Brent Jackson P 2002

Josh Boop OF 2002Josh Boop OF 2001Edwin Rodriguez 2000 MVPEdwin Rodriguez INF 1999

Greg Davis DH 2012 Clayton Vaughn INF 2012

Will Klausing OF 2011Wade Stramp DH 2011Adam Kirsch OF 2011

Adam Kirsch DH 2010

Garrett Harris OF 2009Jake Arrington INF 2009Payden Bravenec P 2009

Mat Wolf INF 2008Don Williams P 2008

Chad Keefer INF 2007Zach Stewart P 2007Hank Robertson P 2007Josh Kirkpatrick OF 2007Nathan Hood INF 2007Bryan Holaday C 2007Sam Freeman OF 2007Mark Cohoon OF 2007Jose Duran 2006 & 2007

Mitch Putman C 2006Jimmy Cox INF 2006Charley Belew INF 2006

Dane Lucas OF 2005Colt Hynes 2004 & 2005

Roberto Mena INF 2004Brad James P 2004

Chris Dunkin C 2004Luke Cannon 2003 & 2004Trey Rachal 2003 & 2004

Travis Young 2003Grant Varnell 2003Vincent Michaud DH 2003Calvin Medlock P 2003Pat Crumpton INF 2003Gilbert Bustillos P 2003Justin Merendino 2002 & 2003

Brent Jackson P 2002Corey Gestner P 2002Craig Stansberry 2001 & 2002Josh Boop 2001 & 2002

Aaron Gravis P 2001Danny Gibbons OF 2001Kevin Smiley 2000 & 2001Blake Justice 2000 & 2001

Brad Reid C 2000

Shane Carroll INF 1999Edwin Rodriguez 1999 & 2000

Eric Seda C 1998Jeff Pietraszko OF 1998Quinn Peel INF 1998Ricky Burgos P 1998Matt Baird OF 1997 & 1998

Kevin Shepherd OF 1997

Russell Crossland P 1996Nick Cody INF 1996Pat Leach P 1996 & 1997Josh Bobbitt P 1996

Reymundo Delgado INF 1995Brandon Babek P 1995

Bobby Folsom P 1994Jason Henley OF 1994R.J. Howerton P 1994

Brandon Evans OF 1993

Academic Success

North Central Texas College’s athletics teams are not only succeeding on the fields and courts, but also in the classroom.

NCTC student-athletes just completed a successful Fall 2012 semester.The four athletic teams at NCTC, which includes 72 student-athletes and managers, had an overall grade

point average (GPA) of 3.24 for the Fall semester.The Lady Lion volleyball team had the highest mark with a 3.37 GPA. Baseball and tennis were second at

3.28 and softball had a 3.07.Several individual student-athletes were honored for their exceptional work in the classroom as well.Seven NCTC athletes were named to the President’s List with a GPA of 4.0. The group included Kendall

More than a third of all NCTC athletes were named to either the President’s List or Dean’s List for the 2012 Fall semester. Some of the scholar athletes are pictured here.

NCTC athletes succeeding in classroom

Bagley (softball), Bill Bay (baseball), Jordan Chandler (tennis), Landon Darwin (baseball), Charles Deckard (baseball), Dean Fleitman (baseball) and Rachel Kidwell (softball).

Among the athletes who were named to the Dean’s List with a GPA of 3.5-3.9 were Cassidy Crawford (ten-nis), Lauren Cude (volleyball), Greg Davis (baseball), Danny Fernandez (baseball), Shannon Green (softball), Kelli Hadley (volleyball), Katie Heath (softball), Kaitlynn Henson (volleyball), Scott Hill (baseball), Harlee John-son (volleyball), Nika Juricic (tennis), Matt Michalski (baseball), Celina Ortiz (softball), Jasmine Parker (soft-ball), Alexander Pena (baseball), Danny Perez (baseball), Jaymee Ross (volleyball), Kat Strunk (softball), Clayton Vaughn (baseball) and Hailee Washburn (volleyball).

“It certainly is a nice accomplishment when more than a third of our student-athletes made either the Dean’s or President’s honors list,” NCTC athletic director Van Hedrick said. “It’s not easy to spend hours in class, at practice and competing in games and tournaments both in and out of town and still find time to get homework done and study for exams. It speaks to the dedication of the students.”

Each NCTC team has mandatory study hall hours. In addition, they are able to use the Student Success Cen-ter where they, like other students, can take advantage of free tutoring and other academic services.

The Lions baseball team had an excellent semester in the classroom with several players named to either the Dean’s List or President’s List. Four players had perfect 4.0 GPAs in the Fall.

In the Pros2011-2012John Neely AstrosCarson Goldsmith TwinsJordan Harrison Rays

2009-2010Bryan Holaday TigersChad Keefer Dodgers 2008-2009Chase Anderson TwinsJeremiah Sammy RockiesNick Ochoa Big Bend Cowboys

2007-2008Mitch Abeita YankeesMark Cohoon MetsJose Duran BrewersZach Stewart RedsSam Freeman CardinalsKaleb Herren Brewers*

2006-2007Chase Anderson Twins*Chad Keefer Dodgers*Sam Freeman* CardinalsRoberto Mena MarinersColt Hynes Padres

2005-2006Luke Cannon PadresMatt Sartor Dodgers

2004-2005Jason Blackey Red SoxPhillip Cuadrado RaysChad Steiner PadresGrant Varnell Padres

2003-2004J.R. Towles AstrosBrad James Astros

2002-2003Ben Harrison Blue JaysCalvin Medlock RedsLuke Cannon* BrewersShawn Burris* Astros

2001-2002Trey Combs White SoxDanny Gibbons A’sCraig Stansberry PiratesJon Lockwood Blue JaysBrent Jackson* Yankees

1999-2000Carlos Claudio DodgersEdwin Rodriguez* RaysBrendan Davis Mets

1997-1998Terence Senegal RedsRaul Nieves RaysRoger Sellers RedsMatt Baird Expos

1996-1997Thomas Pike RedsBrandon Driggers Indians

1995-1996Bryon Watson IndiansCorey Price RedsJosh Bobbitt RangersBilly Coleman Padres

1993-1994R.J. Howerton RaysMark Henry Colones- Independent

*Denotes Player Did Not Sign

Craig Stansberry (left photo) and J.R. Towles (right photo) were the first two NCTC players to make it to the Major Leagues. Stansberry joined the San Diego Padres and Towles joined the Houston Astros.

This is NCTCEstablished in 1924 under the leadership of Texas community college pioneer Randolph Lee Clark,

North Central Texas College is the oldest continuously operating public two-year college in the state. From its roots as a small, rural “junior” college — an extension of the local public schools actually — NCTC has grown and matured into a comprehensive, full-service community college of truly regional scope, serving students from five major campuses located across its service area. This fall, NCTC set

a new enrollment record of 10,175 students system-wide.

NCTC has campuses in Gainesville, Corinth, Flower Mound, Bowie and Graham

Moving On2011-2012Wade StrampTexas TechLucas CorrickNorthern ColoradoMike ChamberlainHouston BaptistReggie RodriguezAngelo St.Brandon ProvostLamar2010-2011Adam KirschFlorida InternationalStewart HillUTAJordan HarrisonLouisiana LafayetteCameron BrewerNorthwestern St. LaWill KlausingU.T. Pan AmCarson GoldsmithNorthwestern St. LaCody BishopSouthern ArkansasRoss GoebelTexas State2009-2010Jake Arrington Sam HoustonDaniel Sciantarelli A&M CorpusGarrett Harris Angelo St.Kyle Felts Southern ArkansasJamen PartenTexas TechAdam WestbrookUTABrett Abell Missouri Southern2008-2009Ryan Morgan Texas Tech

John Neely Texas TechJesse Payne UTABryant Lopez UTAGarrett Laird UTAZach Ragsdale Ark Little RockSammy RivasSt. Mary’sPayden Bravenec Angelo St.Matt Nilo Eastern N.M.Garrett Campfield West Texas A&MBrandon WhitleyTexas Wesleyan2007-2008Kaleb Herren OUChad Keefer LA LafayetteTommy Roebuck LamarDon Williams LA MonroeMark Cohoon Ark Little RockNathan Hood PittsburghMat Wolf East Central OKBrent LewisWest Texas A&M2006-2007Jose Duran Texas A&MHank Robertson Texas A&MChase Anderson OUZach Stewart Texas Tech

Sam Freeman KansasBryan Holaday TCUMitch Putman UTABrent Harris Lamar2005-2006Mitch Abeita NebraskaCollin Auten Texas TechJon Huff KentuckyKeith McInnerney Texas A&MBrad Becker McNeese St.Josh Garza New Mexico St.Ricky Philipi New Mex St.Charley Belew Angelo St.Jimmy Cox Angelo St.Michael Gunter Angelo St.2004-2005Colt Hynes Texas TechRoberto Mena Texas TechBen Burum UTAMatt Sartor UTAJeff Nollen UTAJason Blackey Abilene ChristianChris Wiman Abilene Christian2003-2004Trey Rachal

Oklahoma St.J.R. Towles Oklahoma St.Doug Banks ArizonaTravis Young Texas TechLuke Cannon Texas St.Brad James UTARyan Riddle UTAMarc Besteman Northern IllChad Waller South Naz2002-2003Brent Jackson Texas A&MJordan Davis AlabamaDoug PearceTexas St.Justin Merendino LA LafayetteRicky Glazier UT Pan AmNick GregoryUT Pan AmChris Taylor UTAGrant Varnell UTA2001-2002Craig Stansberry RiceBrad Bass LSUCorey Gerstner Texas TechJosh Boop Northwestern St. OkTrey Combs LA LafayetteJeff Martin

Northwestern St. LATim Fatheree E. Central2000-2001Blake Justice LamarKevin Smiley LamarBryan Stamp OUD.J. LeForbes TCUDanny Gibbons Central MIAaron Gravis Northwestern St.Paul Thorp BaylorTravis Slayden Charleston SCBrad Grieveson SOSU OKWes Cain SOSU OKJeremy Roy E. Central1999-2000Brad Reid Central Michiagan

Edwin Rodriguez TampaCarlos Claudio AL MobileKyle Kuykendall Embry RiddleAdam Smith Embry RiddleRandall Greer Embry Riddle1998-1999Quin Peel MaineCarl Bunch TCUDamon Foster DBUStephen Delgado A&M CorShawn Morgan A&M CorChris Phillips A&M CorpusAllen Roberts TX LuthKevin Brown NorthwoodClint Lindsey SOSU OK

1997-1998Ryan Clark Tarleton St.Darin Caruso Tx WesleyanJeff Pietrasko OCUAntoine Williams Tx WesleRaul Nieves Central AlabamaJohn LeMasters OU Arts/SciencKevin Sheppherd Tarleton1996-1997Nick Cody SOSU OKAndrew Reid Tarleton St.Jeremy Wright Tarleton St1995-1996Josh Bobbitt TulanePat Leach New MexicoJake Blank TX Wesleyan

Russell Crossland SOSU OK1994-1995T.D. O’Hara SOSU OKChris Stevenson E. Central OK1993-1994Matt Parker TCUTodd Smith TCUMark Rash DBUJason Bloodworth SOSU OKCedric Coleman E. Central OkDavid Gardner E. Central OKEdgar Martinez E. CentralBrandon Evans SOSU OKR.J. Howerton SOSU OKBrian Fowler SOSU OK

2013 Signees

2013 Lions Schedule DATE OPPONENT TIME Feb. 1 at Murray State (DH) Noon Feb. 2 Murray State 1 p.m. Feb. 6 at Mountain View College (DH) Noon Feb. 9 Mountain View College (DH) 1 p.m. Feb. 13 Paris Junior College (DH) Noon Feb. 16 at Paris Junior College Noon Feb. 16 vs. Cowley CC at Paris 3 p.m. Feb. 18 at McMurry University TBA Feb. 22 at LSU-Eunice 6 p.m. Feb. 23 at LSU-Eunice 2 p.m. Feb. 24 at LSU-Eunice Noon Feb. 28 at Rose State (DH) 1 p.m. Mar. 2 Rose State (DH) 12:30 p.m. Mar. 6 at Ranger Junior College (DH)* Noon Mar. 9 Ranger Junior College (DH) * Noon Mar. 15 at Vernon College (DH) * 1 p.m. Mar. 17 Vernon College (DH) * 1 p.m. Mar. 20 Hill College (DH) * 1 p.m. Mar. 23 at Hill College (DH)* 1 p.m. Mar. 27 at McLennan Community College (DH) * 1 p.m. Mar. 29 McLennan Community College (DH) * 1 p.m. Apr. 3 Grayson County College (DH) * 1 p.m. Apr. 6 at Grayson County College (DH)* 1 p.m. Apr. 10 Richland College (DH) 1 p.m. Apr. 13 Navarro College (DH) 1 p.m. Apr. 17 at Cisco Junior College (DH) * 1 p.m. Apr. 20 Cisco Junior College (DH) * 1 p.m. Apr. 24 Weatherford College (DH) * 1 p.m. Apr. 27 at Weatherford College (DH) * 2 p.m. May 1 Temple College (DH)* 1 p.m. May 4 at Temple College (DH)* 2 p.m. May 11 Region V Tournament at Grand Prairie TBA

* Denotes Conference Game

2001 NJCAANational

Champions