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The NABF Announces their All-Tournament Team for College World Series

Canton, OH- After 15 games across three days at Thurman Munson Memorial Stadium, the Stark County Terriers were crowned NABF College World Series champions for the fourth consecutive season. On the morning of July 28th, WRCL commissioner and NABF representative John Mengelkamp sent out the all-tournament team selections for the 2025 NABF College World Series. Below is the all-tournament team.

C: Aidan Sheetz (Jasper Reds)-Northeast Dubois High School to IU Columbus

1B: Calvin Cackowski (B2 Bulls)-Thiel

2B: Christopher Maurer (Canton A’s)-Mount Union

3B: Anthony Bartiromo (Canton A’s)-Malone

SS: Nate Evans (3B Barons)-Penn State Shenango

OF: Ryan Shimek (Mountaineer Lumber Company)-Ashland

OF: Luke Ickes (Mountaineer Lumber Company)-Mount Union

OF: Nolan Kellicker (Stark County Terriers)-Baldwin Wallace

Utility: Dominic Trivisonno (Mountaineer Lumber Company)-John Carroll

Utility: Daniel Krabill (Stark County Terriers)-Oberlin

Utility: Josh Dezenzo (Stark County Terriers)-Washington & Jefferson

P: Ty Dennison (Stark County Terriers)-Mount Union

P: Brock Polilli (Canton Class A’s)-Massillon High School to Tiffin

P: Keagan Gilbride (Mountaineer Lumber Company)-Cuyahoga Community College

P: Braeden Kinnaird (B2 Bulls)-Hiram

P: Garret Odey (Stark County Terriers)-Earlham

Batting Champion: Nolan Kellicker (Stark County Terriers)-Baldwin Wallace

MVP: Ty Dennison (Stark County Terriers)-Mount Union

It is not a surprise to see the Stark County Terriers leading the way with five representatives, including the batting champion Kellicker and Dennison, the MVP, on the all-tournament team. The Mountaineer Lumber Company has four representatives, including Luke Ickes, who had a potential claim to the batting crown after pool play. The Canton Class A’s have three players while the B2 Bulls have two. Finally, the Jasper Reds and 3B Barons each have one representative.

Looking at colleges, the Ohio Athletic Conference ran the table with Mount Union having three players, and Baldwin Wallace, along with former OAC giants John Carroll, having one player each. Earlham, Hiram, Tri-C, Tiffin, Washington & Jefferson, Oberlin, Ashland, Penn State Shenango, Malone, Thiel, and IU Columbus have one player on the all-tournament team.

The Battle for Lakewood Under the Lights

Lakewood, OH- Friday Night Under the Lights has become a beloved tradition for Lakewood baseball over the years. On May 2, this tradition will turn into a battleground as St Edward’s rolls in.

This game has the makings of an instant classic from the start. On one hand, the Rangers have home-field advantage along with a better record. On the other hand, the Eagles’ ability to win is almost unmatched in Northeast Ohio. As for state rankings via MaxPreps, this is as close as physically possible. Lakewood enters the night as the 143rd-ranked team in Ohio while St Ed’s sits at 144th. In regard to form, the Eagles are in control as they’ve won their last four, while the Rangers only have a one-game win streak.

While both sides have plenty of standout players, Cooper Russell (LKWD) and Leo Bartolone (SEHS) are two of the expected impact players in this ball game. Bartolone is committed to play college ball at John Carroll after this season. Speaking of the Blue Streaks’ rivals, Mount Union scooped up Logan Ellis and Leo Soneson from Lakewood. With the NCAC calling JCU, it remains to be seen if these three will face off in another rivalry game after this one.

First pitch is scheduled for 7 PM at Lakewood High School. In the past few years, Lakewood has completed its all-turf field with some renovations. With that being said, the Rangers have one of the best fields in all of NEO. You can watch the game live on the SmeeSports YouTube Channel. Nathan Smee will have the call beginning at 6:50 PM with the SmeeSports Pregame Show. The player of the game announced at the end of this broadcast will be presented by our friends over at CrossFit Strongsville.

Watch Lakewood Vs St Edward Baseball: https://www.youtube.com/live/rjmo7g4QPCA?si=w0kCJySwaEEoM5Mh