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Ryan Leach Featured in Kennebec Journal
August 02, 2012
Sophomore right-hander Ryan Leach (Framingdale, Maine) finished his first year as a collegiate starter in Rindge this spring, then headed off to summer ball with the Florence RedWolves of the Coastal Plains Year. The Kennebec Journal of Biddeford, Maine caught up with Leach after his summer came to a close. A link to the full story by Gary Hawkins of the Journal is inside.
Ryan Thompson Selected to Cape Cod Baseball League All-Star Game
July 24, 2012
RINDGE, N.H. (July 24, 2012) – Junior right-hander Ryan Thompson (Calgary, Alberta) of the Franklin Pierce University baseball team has been selected to the Cape Cod Baseball League All-Star Game, as announced Saturday by the CCBL. Thompson will represent the Chatham Anglers on the East Division Team.
Trio of Raven Student-Athletes Named to 2012 NE-10 Spring All-Academic Teams
July 03, 2012
RINDGE, N.H. (July 3, 2012) -- A trio of Franklin Pierce University student-athletes were recently named to the 2012 Northeast-10 Conference Spring All-Academic Team for their respective sport. The trio included softball senior Jamie Verner (Natick, Mass.), men's lacrosse junior Ben McDannell (Morrisville, Pa.) and baseball junior Ryan Thompson (Calgary, Alberta).
Ryan Thompson Named to CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-America Third Team
June 05, 2012
RINDGE, N.H. (June 5, 2012) – Junior right-hander Ryan Thompson (Calgary, Alberta) of the Franklin Pierce University baseball team has been named to the CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-America Third Team, as announced late last week by CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America).
Camacho, Thompson Headline Handful of Baseball Draft Hopefuls
June 04, 2012
RINDGE, N.H. (June 4, 2012) – Several members of the Franklin Pierce University baseball team will be waiting by the phone this week, as they hope to be selected in the 2012 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, scheduled for Monday through Wednesday, June 4-6. Junior left-hander Vladimir Camacho (Jamaica Plain, N.Y.) and sophomore right-hander Ryan Thompson (Calgary, Alberta) could be selected as high as the top half of the 40-round draft, while graduate student center fielder James Roche (Arlington, Mass.), junior shortstop Dan Kemp (Sturbridge, Mass.) and others are all potential late-round selections.
Roche Named to College Baseball Lineup DII All-Star Team
June 01, 2012
RINDGE, N.H. (June 1, 2012) – Graduate student center fielder James Roche (Arlington, Mass.) of the Franklin Pierce University baseball team has been named to the College Baseball Lineup DII All-Star Team, as announced Friday by College Baseball Lineup. Across the country, 30 players were selected to the second annual edition of the team.
Roche Selected to All-America First Team by ABCA; Mathieu Lands on Second Team
May 31, 2012
RINDGE, N.H. (May 31, 2012) – Graduate student center fielder James Roche (Arlington, Mass.) of the Franklin Pierce University baseball team has been named to the American Baseball Coaches Association All-America First Team, as announced Wednesday by the ABCA. In addition, sophomore first baseman Zach Mathieu (Derry, N.H.) earned a selection to the All-America Second Team.
Roche Selected to All-America Second Team by NCBWA; Mathieu Honorable Mention
May 30, 2012
RINDGE, N.H. (May 30, 2012) – Graduate student center fielder James Roche (Arlington, Mass.) of the Franklin Pierce University baseball team has been named to the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association All-America Second Team, as announced Tuesday by the NCBWA. In addition, sophomore first baseman Zach Mathieu (Derry, N.H.) was an All-America Honorable Mention.
Roche Selected to All-America Second Team by Daktronics; Mathieu Honorable Mention
May 29, 2012
RINDGE, N.H. (May 29, 2012) – Graduate student center fielder James Roche (Arlington, Mass.) of the Franklin Pierce University baseball team has been named to the Daktronics All-America Second Team, as announced late last week by Daktronics. In addition, sophomore first baseman Zach Mathieu (Derry, N.H.) was an All-America Honorable Mention.
Baseball Puts Four on NEIBA All-Star Team
May 24, 2012
RINDGE, N.H. (May 24, 2012) – Sophomore first baseman Zach Mathieu (Derry, N.H.), graduate student center fielder James Roche (Arlington, Mass.), freshman catcher Matt Walsh (Plymouth, Mass.) and junior right fielder Nick LaCroix (Grafton, Mass.) of the Franklin Pierce University baseball team have all been selected to participate in the New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association All-Star Game, as announced Thursday by the NEIBA. This year’s game is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, June 4 at LeLacheur Park in Lowell, Mass.
Zach Mathieu Named ABCA East Region Player of the Year; Baseball Features Four All-Region Selections
May 22, 2012
RINDGE, N.H. (May 22, 2012) – Sophomore first baseman Zach Mathieu (Derry, N.H.) of the No. 14/25 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University baseball team has been named American Baseball Coaches Association East Region Player of the Year, as announced Monday by the ABCA. He headlines four All-East Region selections for Franklin Pierce, all on the First Team, as he is joined by freshman catcher Matt Walsh (Plymouth, Mass.), graduate student center fielder James Roche (Arlington, Mass.) and junior right fielder Nick LaCroix (Grafton, Mass.). In addition, Roche earned a selection to the ABCA/Rawlings East Region Gold Glove First Team.
No. 14/25 Baseball’s Season Ends, 6-2, at Hands of No. 16/21 Le Moyne on Final Day of NCAA Championship East Regional
May 20, 2012
MANCHESTER, N.H. (May 20, 2012) – Junior right-hander Derek Zielinski threw a six-hitter and struck out 12 on Sunday afternoon to lead No. 16/21 nationally ranked and second-seeded Le Moyne to a 6-2 win over the No. 15/25 and third-seeded Franklin Pierce University baseball team in an elimination game on the final day of the NCAA Baseball Championship East Regional, hosted by Southern New Hampshire at Penmen Field. In his final collegiate game, graduate student center fielder James Roche (Arlington, Mass.) went 1-for-4 with an RBI double in defeat for Franklin Pierce.
No. 14/25 Baseball Falls to No. 22 SNHU, 5-1, on Third Day of NCAA Championship East Regional
May 19, 2012
MANCHESTER, N.H. (May 19, 2012) – Sophomore right-hander Junior Mendez threw a six-hitter on Saturday night to lead No. 22 nationally ranked, top seed and host Southern New Hampshire to a 5-1 win over the No. 14/25 and third-seeded Franklin Pierce University baseball team on the third day of the NCAA Baseball Championship East Regional at Penmen Field. Graduate student center fielder James Roche (Arlington, Mass.) launched a solo home run for Franklin Pierce in defeat.
Thompson Six-Hitter Puts No. 14/25 Baseball in Driver’s Seat at NCAA Championship East Regional; Ravens Down Wilmington (Del.), 7-1
May 18, 2012
MANCHESTER, N.H. (May 18, 2012) – Junior right-hander Ryan Thompson (Calgary, Alberta) fired a six-hitter and did not allow an earned run on Friday night, to lead the No. 14/25 nationally ranked and third-seeded Franklin Pierce University baseball team to a 7-1 win over fifth-seeded Wilmington (Del.) on the second day of the NCAA Baseball Championship East Regional, hosted by Southern New Hampshire, at Penmen Field. Senior second baseman Dan Hennigan (Downingtown, Pa.) scored three times in the victory for Franklin Pierce.
On the Road with the Ravens: Baseball Downs Wilmington (Del.) (UPDATED: Overnight Friday/Saturday)
May 18, 2012
The Franklin Pierce University baseball team is the third seed in this week's NCAA Championship East Regional, hosted by Southern New Hampshire at Penmen Field in Manchester, N.H. All week long, we'll have previews, highlights and reaction right here.
Crawford Authors Three-Hit Shutout, No. 14/25 Baseball Blanks Saint Anselm, 3-0, to Open NCAA Championship East Regional
May 17, 2012
MANCHESTER, N.H. (May 17, 2012) – Graduate student left-hander Jack Crawford (Montgomery, N.Y.) fired a three-hit shutout and struck out eight on Thursday night, as the No. 14/25 nationally ranked and third-seeded Franklin Pierce University baseball team defeated fourth-seeded Saint Anselm, 3-0, on the first day of the NCAA Baseball Championship East Regional, hosted by Southern New Hampshire at Penmen Field. Senior left-hander John Healy went the distance and tossed a seven-hitter in defeat for Saint Anselm.