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About UVa-Wise The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, formerly Clinch Valley College of the University of Virginia, is the only four-year, state-supported college in far Southwest Virginia and the only branch of the University of Virginia.

Situated on 396 acres in Wise County, Virginia, UVa-Wise is an incredible example of the determination and perseverance of the Southwest Virginia region. Before the college was created, there were no public colleges in Virginia west of Radford. Higher education was simply out of reach for most residents of Virginia’s mountains.

When local residents made their case to the University of Virginia for establishing a college in Wise, the Commonwealth of Virginia supported the cause by offering $5,000 to open, staff, and operate the two-year school for one year. Another $5,000 was appropriated for the second year, if there was to be a second year.

Local citizens donated over $6,000 to furnish and equip the classrooms. Wise County donated property and two sandstone buildings, remnants of the county poor farm, to house the first classes. All of this happened in the winter of 1954. In September of that same year, Clinch Valley College opened its doors to 100 freshmen.

The first classes of graduates went on to become some of the region’s most successful professionals. As more graduates of the two-year college expressed their preference to stay closer to home to complete their baccalaureate degrees, the college began the process to become a senior institution. The college first granted Bachelor of Arts degrees in June 1970. Bachelor of science degrees were first awarded in 1973. Bachelor of science in Nursing degrees were first awarded in 1996. Approximately 8,100 students have received baccalaureates in one or more of the college’s academic disciplines.

The small college once nicknamed “Poor Farm University” is now a vibrant senior institution. Perhaps the most significant event in the college’s recent history is its adoption of a new name. After extensive research and consultation with the college’s many constituencies, the college’s governing board decided a name change was needed to more accurately reflect the institution’s association with the University of Virginia. On July 1, 1999, following passage of legislation by the Virginia General Assembly, Clinch Valley College became The University of Virginia’s College at Wise.

In recent years, UVa-Wise has broadened its outreach. In 1998, the College forged a sister institution agreement with Istanbul University, Turkey’s oldest and largest institution of higher learning. An agreement was reached with Dumlupinar University in Kutahya, Turkey in 1999. Cooperative programs beneficial to the students and faculty of the institutions will be developed, including mutual exchanges. A third sister institution agreement with the University of Seville in Spain was signed in December 2000.

ContentsAbout UVa-Wise ..................... 3

Athletic Administration ......... 5

Coaching Staff ...................... 8

2013 Roster ............................ 10

Season Preview ...................... 11

Player Profiles ..................... 13

Stallard Field ........................ 24

2012 Game Results ............... 28

2012 Season Statistics ......... 27

2012 Review ........................ 30

A Look Back ........................ 31

Record Book ........................ 32

Cavalier Media ...................... 38

Athletic Coaches ................... 40

Athletic Trainers ................. 42

2013 Schedule .................... 43

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Athletic Administration

Danny Sterling, Athletic DirectorDanny Sterling is in his fourth year as UVa-Wise’s Athletic Director. In

Sterling’s first three years, the athletic program has undergone dramatic change and improvement. A year ago, the David J. Prior Convocation Center officially opened its doors while new field turf was installed at Carl Smith Stadium. Most recently, the school was granted candidacy into year one of the NCAA Division II process, starting a three year process of transitioning Cavalier Athletics from NAIA Division I status to NCAA Division II status. During his first year, Sterling saw the UVa-Wise men’s basketball team win the Appalachian Athletic Conference tournament and advance to the national tournament in Point Lookout, Missouri. The championship marked the second time in school history that the Cavs’ advanced to the national tournament.

Brought in to continue the growth of the Cavalier athletic department, Sterling is a familiar face at UVa-Wise. Previously, Sterling served as a trainer for the Cavalier athletic program from 1995-2006 and as the assistant athletic director from 2004-2006. Following his first stint at UVa-Wise, Sterling accepted the head athletic trainer position at Longwood. At Longwood, Sterling was continually promoted through the ranks, eventually taking over the associate athletic director for internal operations position. As an athletic administrator, Sterling aided the Lancer’s in the NCAA Division I certification and reclassification process. As an administrator, he has also supervised ticket sales, marketing, athletic training, men’s tennis, women’s tennis, field hockey, and the strength and conditioning program.

Returning to the area brings added joy for the Sterling family, as Danny and his wife are both from the area. Danny is a native of Pound, Virginia and his wife, Kim, a UVa-Wise graduate herself, is from Norton, Virginia. “We are excited to return home,” said Sterling shortly after his hire. “I grew up in Pound, my wife Kim grew up in Norton, and we look forward to raising our daughter Marley in the area.” Sterling left the area initially to attend Virginia Tech, graduating with a bachelor of science degree in health and physical education in 1994. He later went on to receive his master of science degree in health and physical education (motor behavior/sports studies) in 1997 also from Virginia Tech.

Donna Price Henry, ChancellorDonna Price Henry is the eighth chancellor of The University of Virginia’s

College at Wise.Henry, a biologist with extensive and varied experience in the classroom

and in higher education leadership roles, succeeds David J. Prior, who died unexpectedly in February after serving seven years as Wise chancellor. She began her tenure on Jan. 18, 2013.

Prior to beginning her work at UVa-Wise, Henry spent 16 years in a variety of positions at Florida Gulf Coast University. Her experience includes serving as a founding faculty member at FGCU, as elected Faculty Senate president and as a member of the University Board of Trustees for a two-year period. Since 2005, she has served as dean of the FGCU College of Arts and Sciences.

Henry, 52, is married to Allen Henry, a pilot for Federal Express. The Henrys have twin, 13-year old daughters, Jessica and Margaret.


Thomas Nyman, Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance for the Highland Cavaliers Athletic Department

Thomas Nyman is the first ever assistant director of athletics for compliance for the Highland Cavaliers Athletic Department. Nyman is charged with developing, implementing and overseeing the school’s comprehensive NCAA Division II Compliance program. Nyman comes to the college after serving as the director of compliance at fellow Division II institution Merrimack College in Massachusetts for the last year and a half. While at Merrimack, Nyman successfully led the athletics department through an NCAA Institutional Self Study while also leading the department through a comprehensive compliance review of the college’s NCAA Division I Men’s Hockey program. During his time at Merrimack, he provided leadership to the department and spearheaded numerous new compliance initiatives as well.

Over his career, Nyman spent time at fellow NCAA Division II Institution Missouri Southern State University and NCAA Division I Institution Drake University, where he worked in each institution’s compliance department.

Nyman accepted the position at UVa-Wise initially because he was eager to work with seasoned UVa- Wise Athletic Director Danny Sterling as well as to take on the challenge and the excitement that comes with transitioning an institution into NCAA Division II as well as building the Compliance Department from the ground up. Tom has embraced the athletics department’s welcoming and warm climate as well as the southern hospitality that Virginian’s carry.

Nyman earned his bachelor of science degree in marketing from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and he later obtained a master’s degree in education in sport management from the University of Minnesota.

Kendall Rainey, Senior Woman Adminstrator

Following a three year stint as the head volleyball coach, Kendall Rainey recently assumed the position of Associate Athletic Director for Academics and Student-Athlete Success/Senior Women’s Administrator. The former two-sport UVa-Wise standout will oversee student-athlete success both academically and in career building. In addition, Rainey will oversee the athletic department’s involvement in the community and the college’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

A two time Academic All-American, Rainey obtained a bachelor’s degree in business administration from UVa-Wise in 2005 before adding a master’s degree in sport studies with a concentration in sport management from the University of Tennessee in 2007. Currently, she is pursuing a Ph.D. in sport studies with a concentration in sport sociology from the University of Tennessee. Rainey resides in Wise, Virginia.

Athletic Administration

Carroll DaleAthletic Fundraising

Shirley WolfeAthletic Fundraising

Megan AdamsAdministrative Assistant


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Erik LemleyRecruiting Coordinator5th Season

Recruiting coordinator and hitting coach Erik Lemley is in his fifth season at his alma mater. The Chantilly, Virginia native was a four year letterman as a catcher for the Cavaliers from 2003-2006 where he aided the club to a 28-19 mark as a senior.

In his current capacity, Lemley oversees the team’s recruiting efforts while also serving as the team’s hitting coach. Since joining the staff, Lemley’s hitters have individually posted four seasons in which they hit .400 or better. As a team, the Cavaliers have posted an average over .300 in his first four seasons of work.

Prior to joining the UVa-Wise staff, the former backstop served as an assistant and head coach at Notre Dame Academy in Middleburg, Virginia. As an assistant in 2007, Notre Dame Academy posted a 32-4 record en route to claiming the VISBA State Title. The following season, Lemley assumed the position of head coach and led the school to a 15-13 mark.

Lemley obtained a bachelor’s degree in history education from UVa-Wise in 2006. The coach and his wife Amanda reside in nearby Norton, Virginia.

Doug Bates Assistant Coach 12th Season

Doug Bates will enter his 12th season as the pitching coach at UVa-Wise this spring. The former standout hurler at J.J. Kelly High School brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the coaching staff. A 13th round selection in the 1983 Major League Baseball Draft, Bates spent time in the Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals organizations.

A year ago, Bates’ pitchers enjoyed one of the better seasons in recent history. As a unit, Cavalier pitchers combined to post a 4.05 earned run average while striking out 301 hitters during the season. The strikeouts ranked the unit third all-time in strikeouts by a team in a single season.

The veteran pitching coach and his wife, Tammy live in Wise, Virginia. The couple has two grown children, Brandon and Brianna along with one grandchild, Hannah.

Hank Banner Head Coach - 17th Season

Coaching record: 342-338-1Hank Banner will enter the 2013 season coming off another solid season. The 17th

year head coach led the Cavaliers to the semifinals of the 2012 Mid-South Tournament a year after he led the team to the 2011 Mid-South Eastern Division crown, in the school’s inaugural Mid-South campaign. Banner has posted more wins than any other coach in Cavalier history with 342. His 300th win came two seasons ago when UVa-Wise defeated Tennessee Wesleyan; the victory also gave UVa-Wise its 500th win in the last 25 years.

Throughout his tenure, Banner’s clubs have been known for consistency. The Cavs have posted at least 20 wins in six of the last seven seasons. Over that period, UVa-Wise has posted two 30 win seasons, a divisional championship, and consecutive third place finishes in the NAIA Region XII Tournament.

Banner is a 1992 graduate of UVa-Wise. While a student, the coach was a four-year member of the Cavaliers’ baseball team and started at second base on the 1989 and 1990 conference championship teams.

His wife, Bridgette, also graduated from UVa-Wise. The couple and their daughter, Brooke, live in nearby Castlewood, Virginia.

Coaching Staff

Luis Roa will enter his first season as an assistant coach in 2013. The former all-conference outfielder finished his Cavalier career in 2011 with a .358 career batting average. Overall, Roa tallied 42 doubles and 108 RBI while also earning a Gold Glove for his defensive work during his playing career.

In his current capacity, Roa will work will the club’s hitters and infielders. The coach obtained a bachelor’s degree in foreign studies from UVa-Wise in 2011. Roa currently lives in Wise, Virginia.

Luis RoaAssistant Coach1st Season


2013 Roster Season Preview

Pronunciation Guide Tommy Meier - My-erBrett Hylton - Hill-tun

Michael McCollum - Muh-Kull-umRyan Apodaca - Ap-uh-da-kuh

Nick Impellizzeri - Im-pell-uh-z-air-eySteven Klaiber - Kleye-ber

Brandon Eure - Your-eyNick Ascue - As-q

* Redshirt

4 Steven Allen SO 2B/Of 6’0 160 New Kent, Va.30 BryanAndrews FR C 5’8 170 Chesterfield,Va.13 Ryan Apodaca JR OF 5’8 170 Virginia Beach, Va.29 Nick Ascue FR C 5’5 150 Wise, Va.10 Danny Bates JR RHP/UTL 5’10 180 Chantilly, Va.33 Josh Blackburn FR RHP 6’4 235 Abingdon, Va. Garrett Clark* FR OF 6’3 185 Kingsport, Tenn.19 Ben Coffman SO RHP 6’4 205 Fort Hood, Texas21 Cody Compton JR LHP 6’3 190 Lebanon, Va.26 Blake Eure FR 3B 5’6 175 Suffolk, Va.36 Jared Finch FR RHP 6’4 180 Nickelsville, Va.27 Brandon Fletcher SO OF 5’10 170 Stephens City, Va.11 Chaz Hall SR 2B 5’8 155 Seaford, Va.20 Jacob Huff FR RHP 5’9 170 Big Stone Gap, Va.16 Tyler Hutson JR 1B 6’0 250 Church Hill, Tenn.8 Brett Hylton SR OF 6’0 215 Danville, Va.14 Nick Impellizzeri SO OF 6’2 190 Reston, Va.31 Mat Irish FR RHP 6’2 175 Ashburn, Va.35 Kirk Jennings SR 1B 6’4 240 Colonial Heights, Va.37 Cody Jewell FR RHP/C 6’0 200 Manassas, Va.17 Brian King SR 1B/OF 6’4 205 Chantilly, Va. Tyler King* FR UTL 5’10 170 Bristol, Va.25 Steven Klaiber FR RHP/UTL 5’11 200 Roanoke, Va.12 Tyler Lighton FR SS 6’1 175 Ashburn, Va.15 Tye Marshall FR RHP/UTL 6’1 205 Sevierville, Tenn41 Josh Massie JR LHP 6’0 175 Amherst, Va.9 Michael McCollom JR 3B 6’0 210 Richmond, Va.5 Tommy Meier SR C 6’2 195 Ashburn, Va.6 Matt Murphy SO OF 5’9 175 Chantilly, Va.32 R.W. Payne SO LHP 6’2 205 Spotsylvania, Va. Robert Riccuiti* FR RHP 6’0 215 Sterling, Va. Adam Stanley* FR 1B 6’2 230 Rustburg, Va.18 Ryan Ward SR RHP 6’0 190 Moneta, Va.24 Travis Weaver SO RHP 6’2 180 Fredericksburg, Va.34 Justin Wilson SR RHP 6’2 220 St. Paul, Va.

4 Steven Allen SO 2B/Of 6-0 160 New Kent, Va. New Kent5 Tommy Meier SR C 6-2 195 Ashburn, Va. West Virginia University6 Matt Murphy SO OF 5-9 175 Chantilly, Va. Freedom8 Brett Hylton SR OF 6-0 215 Danville, Va. Tunstall9 Michael McCollom JR 3B 6-0 210 Richmond, Va. Danville Community10 Danny Bates JR RHP/UTL 5-10 180 Chantilly, Va. Chantilly11 Chaz Hall SR 2B 5-8 155 Seaford, Va. York12 Tyler Lighton FR SS 6-1 175 Ashburn, Va. Stone Bridge13 Ryan Apodaca JR OF 5-8 170 Virginia Beach, Va. Chesapeake Community14 Nick Impellizzeri SO OF 6-2 190 Reston, Va. Shepherd University15 Tye Marshall FR RHP/UTL 6-1 205 Sevierville, Tenn Gatlinburg-Pittman16 Tyler Hutson JR 1B 6-0 250 Church Hill, Tenn. Milligan College17 Brian King SR 1B/OF 6-4 205 Chantilly, Va. Chantilly18 Ryan Ward SR RHP 6-0 190 Moneta, Va. Franklin County19 Ben Coffman SO RHP 6-4 205 Fort Hood, Texas 20 Jacob Huff FR RHP 5-9 170 Big Stone Gap, Va. Union21 Cody Compton JR LHP 6-3 190 Lebanon, Va. Milligan College24 Travis Weaver SO RHP 6-2 180 Fredericksburg, Va. Stafford Senior25 Steven Klaiber FR RHP/UTL 5-11 200 Roanoke, Va. Cave Spring26 Blake Eure FR 3B 5-6 175 Suffolk, Va. Nansemond River27 Brandon Fletcher SO OF 5-10 170 Stephens City, Va. Sherando29 Nick Ascue FR C 5-5 150 Wise, Va. J. J. Kelly30 BryanAndrews FR C 5-8 170 Chesterfield,Va. Matoca31 Mat Irish FR RHP 6-2 175 Ashburn, Va. Briar Woods32 R.W. Payne SO LHP 6-2 205 Spotsylvania, Va. Spotsylvania33 Josh Blackburn FR RHP 6-4 235 Abingdon, Va. Abingdon34 Justin Wilson SR RHP 6-2 220 St. Paul, Va. Surry Community35 Kirk Jennings SR 1B 6-4 240 Colonial Heights, Va. Thomas Dale36 Jared Finch FR RHP 6-4 180 Nickelsville, Va. Twin Springs37 Cody Jewell FR RHP/C 6-0 200 Manassas, Va. Osbourn41 Josh Massie JR LHP 6-0 175 Amherst, Va. Amherst Garrett Clark* FR OF 6-3 185 Kingsport, Tenn. Dobyns-Bennett Tyler King* FR UTL 5-10 170 Bristol, Va. John Battle Robert Riccuiti* FR RHP 6-0 215 Sterling, Va. Dominion Adam Stanley* FR 1B 6-2 230 Rustburg, Va. Rustburg* Redshirt


Season PreviewUVa-Wise will enter its final season

in the NAIA and in the Mid-South Conference in 2013. The Cavaliers are coming off a season in which the club posted a 24-26 overall record and an 8-12 mark in Mid-South play. Head Coach Hank Banner’s squad saved its best for last in 2012 as the team advanced to the semi-finals of the Mid-South Conference Tournament before losing 6-2 to regular season champion Lindsey Wilson College.This season, the Cavs are scheduled to play 17 of the season’s first 22 games away from Stallard Field. UVa-Wise will open the season on February 1 when the team travels to Reinhardt University for a three game set. The club is scheduled to play its home opener on February 16 when future conference foe Urbana University visits Wise for a four game series. The Cavs will begin league play on February 22 when the team visits the Blue Raiders of Linsey Wilson College. Overall, UVa-Wise has 50 games scheduled in 2013, including a nine game home stand from March 29 - April 10.

Veteran pitching coach Doug Bates will be charged with the duty of replacing the 230 innings that were lost through graduation and attrition from a year ago. Senior Justin Wilson returns as the ace of the pitching staff. A year ago, Wilson hurled a team-high 74 innings while also leading the team in earned run average, 2.43 and batting average against, .208. The 2.48 ERA ranked the St. Paul, Va. native seventh in the Mid-South. Milligan College transfer Cody Compton will receive an opportunity to join Wilson in the weekend rotation. A junior, the left handed Compton split time between the bullpen and rotation at Milligan. In 2012, he struck out 19 hitters in 29.2 innings of work in addition to collecting two mound wins. Sophomore Ben Coffman may be poised to secure a slot in the weekend rotation as well. As a freshman, Coffman pitched 26.2 innings surrendering just seven extra base hits. He started six games in 2012, earned two wins, and fanned 19 hitters in his inaugural season. Junior Josh Massie is the only other returner who started a game for the Cavs in 2012.

Spending most of his time in the bullpen, Massie compiled a 4.70 ERA in 7.2 innings while also striking out seven. R.W. Payne and Ryan Ward return to anchor the bullpen after both players had a successful 2012. Payne posted a .237 batting average against and a 2.53 ERA in just over 10 innings. Meanwhile, Ward limited hitters to just a .261 average en route to a 2.91 ERA in his 21.2 innings. Ward tied for the team lead in appearances, 19, while also notching a win and a save with his submarine delivery. Danny Bates will make the transition from the field to the mound in 2013. A three pitch pitcher, the junior right hander can consistently throw in the upper 80’s while commanding his fastball low in the strike zone.

Unquestionably, the strength of the team appears to be at the plate. Brett Hylton and Tommy Meier return for their senior season after each player earned Mid-South All-Conference accolades as a junior. Hylton led the team in home runs, nine, runs batted in, 44, total bases, 92, and in slugging percentage, .554. Meier led the club in average, .373, hits, 69, runs, 39, on base percentage, .459, and stolen bases, 11. The duo either scored or drove in 132 of the team’s 234 runs last season. In addition, Hylton and Meier were superb defensively; Hylton led the team with four outfield assists while Meier committed only two errors en route to a league leading .993 fielding percentage. Chaz Hall, Kirk Jennings, and Brian King also return for their senior season in a Cavalier uniform. One of the more durable players in the history of the program, Hall has started in 120 games entering his senior campaign. As a junior, the middle infielder joined Meier as the only player to start all 50 games. Jennings possesses a powerful bat and the ability to play first base in addition to seeing time at designated hitter. Through three seasons, Jennings has blasted six home runs and produced 43 RBI. Widely regarded as the top defensive first baseman on the team, King brings a career .302 average into his senior season. The Chantilly, Va. product led the team with 14 doubles and finished second on the team in

RBI with 31 as a junior. Sophomore Steven Allen will look to avoid injury in 2013; a year ago, Allen scored 14 runs and collected four doubles in just 29 games. The second baseman is also willing to take a walk which is evident by his nine walks in just over 100 plate appearances in 2012. The sophomore tandem of Brandon Fletcher and Matt Murphy will see more playing time this season after getting their feet wet with a combined 62 at bats as freshman.

Recruiting Coordinator Erik Lemley’s work could provide major dividends in run production and experienced talent. Ryan Apodaca joined the club this fall after two seasons at Chesapeake Community. The 5’8 Apodaca has the ability to play all three outfield positions and will be given the opportunity to earn a starting nod in the outfield. Transfer Tyler Hutson is set to provide another power bat for the team. The 6’0, 250 pound first baseman started in all 50 games for Milligan College in 2011 en route to producing 30 RBI and a .287 batting average. The team also added former highly touted baseball prospect and quarterback Tye Marshall to the roster this winter. Marshall will split time between the field and mound in his return to the diamond. A versatile player, Marshall can play middle infield and in the outfield while possessing enough talent to garner significant playing time at any defensive position or on the mound. In addition to Marshall, Nick Impellizzeri enrolled at UVa-Wise following the fall semester after playing at Shepherd University. Like Apodaca, the athletic Impellizzeri will compete for a starting outfield position.

The 2013 Cavs are predicted to finish ninth in the Mid-South according to the conference’s preseason poll which is voted on annually by the league’s coaches. Defending regular season champion Lindsey Wilson College is the preseason favorite while Georgetown College and Cumberland University also received first place votes. In 2013, the league will hold an eight team tournament beginning at the end of April, teams finishing 9-11 in the regular season standings will not participate in this year’s tournament.

4 Steven Allen SO 2B/Of 6-0 160 New Kent, Va. New Kent5 Tommy Meier SR C 6-2 195 Ashburn, Va. West Virginia University6 Matt Murphy SO OF 5-9 175 Chantilly, Va. Freedom8 Brett Hylton SR OF 6-0 215 Danville, Va. Tunstall9 Michael McCollom JR 3B 6-0 210 Richmond, Va. Danville Community10 Danny Bates JR RHP/UTL 5-10 180 Chantilly, Va. Chantilly11 Chaz Hall SR 2B 5-8 155 Seaford, Va. York12 Tyler Lighton FR SS 6-1 175 Ashburn, Va. Stone Bridge13 Ryan Apodaca JR OF 5-8 170 Virginia Beach, Va. Chesapeake Community14 Nick Impellizzeri SO OF 6-2 190 Reston, Va. Shepherd University15 Tye Marshall FR RHP/UTL 6-1 205 Sevierville, Tenn Gatlinburg-Pittman16 Tyler Hutson JR 1B 6-0 250 Church Hill, Tenn. Milligan College17 Brian King SR 1B/OF 6-4 205 Chantilly, Va. Chantilly18 Ryan Ward SR RHP 6-0 190 Moneta, Va. Franklin County19 Ben Coffman SO RHP 6-4 205 Fort Hood, Texas 20 Jacob Huff FR RHP 5-9 170 Big Stone Gap, Va. Union21 Cody Compton JR LHP 6-3 190 Lebanon, Va. Milligan College24 Travis Weaver SO RHP 6-2 180 Fredericksburg, Va. Stafford Senior25 Steven Klaiber FR RHP/UTL 5-11 200 Roanoke, Va. Cave Spring26 Blake Eure FR 3B 5-6 175 Suffolk, Va. Nansemond River27 Brandon Fletcher SO OF 5-10 170 Stephens City, Va. Sherando29 Nick Ascue FR C 5-5 150 Wise, Va. J. J. Kelly30 BryanAndrews FR C 5-8 170 Chesterfield,Va. Matoca31 Mat Irish FR RHP 6-2 175 Ashburn, Va. Briar Woods32 R.W. Payne SO LHP 6-2 205 Spotsylvania, Va. Spotsylvania33 Josh Blackburn FR RHP 6-4 235 Abingdon, Va. Abingdon34 Justin Wilson SR RHP 6-2 220 St. Paul, Va. Surry Community35 Kirk Jennings SR 1B 6-4 240 Colonial Heights, Va. Thomas Dale36 Jared Finch FR RHP 6-4 180 Nickelsville, Va. Twin Springs37 Cody Jewell FR RHP/C 6-0 200 Manassas, Va. Osbourn41 Josh Massie JR LHP 6-0 175 Amherst, Va. Amherst Garrett Clark* FR OF 6-3 185 Kingsport, Tenn. Dobyns-Bennett Tyler King* FR UTL 5-10 170 Bristol, Va. John Battle Robert Riccuiti* FR RHP 6-0 215 Sterling, Va. Dominion Adam Stanley* FR 1B 6-2 230 Rustburg, Va. Rustburg* Redshirt


Player Profiles

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Player ProfilesTommy meier5

SR C 6-2 195 Ashburn, Virginia

Big strong outfielder … hits to all fields … top returning power hitter … much improved on defense … At UVa-Wise: 2010-Had a 4-4 day against Bryan College … drove in 10 runs during a three game series against Tennessee Wesleyan … posted 12 multi hit games … 2011-Led team with .350 average … posted 10 multi-hit games … enjoyed a nine game hitting streak from April, 8th to April, 15th… 2012- Had 11 multi-hit games … drove in five runs against Cumberlands … hit two home runs against Emory & Henry College … led the team in RBI (44), home runs (nine), and slugging percentage (.554) … named first team All Mid-South Conference … Personal: Son of Donald and Penny Hylton … Administration of Justice Major

BreTT HyLToN8 SR OF 6-0 215 Danville, Virginia

Dependable … hit anywhere in the lineup … will catch a lot … handles bat well … good catch-throw … strong arm … has worked on blocking pitches … At UVa-Wise: 2010-Posted a .363 average and drove in 16 runs in 33 games; scored 24 runs and stole five bases … 2011-Hit .347 in 121 at bats, driving in 11 runs and stealing five bases. Hit one home run, and racked up 56 total bases … 2012-Had 20 multi-hit games … recorded a .993 fielding percentage … during a nine game hit streak he hit .500 and added five RBI from February 26-March 13 … caught 12 stealing … led team in stolen bases with 11 … led the team in hits (69), runs scored (39),on base percentage (.453), and batting average (.373) … named first team All Mid-South Conference . . . At Broad Run HS: Selected first team All Dulles District; team MVP … Personal: Son of Tommy and Sharon Meier … History Major

UVa-Wise Baseball Record BookIndividual Career History

Steven Allen

Year avg gp-gs ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb slg% bb hbp so gdp ob% sf sh sb-att po a e fld%2012 .263 29-29 95 14 25 4 0 0 12 29 .305 9 3 29 0 .336 3 10 1-3 76 63 8 .946TOTAL .263 29-29 95 14 25 4 0 0 12 29 .305 9 3 29 0 .336 3 10 1-3 76 63 8 .946

Danny Bates

Year avg gp-gs ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb slg% bb hbp so gdp ob% sf sh sb-att po a e fld%2010 .250 16-16 44 9 11 1 0 1 8 15 .341 8 4 17 0 .411 0 1 2-3 17 24 12 .7742012 .241 33-27 83 18 20 3 0 1 8 26 .313 9 3 23 0 .337 0 4 0-0 19 40 11 .843TOTAL .244 49-43 127 27 31 4 0 2 16 41 .323 17 7 40 0 .364 0 5 2-3 36 64 23 .813

Ben Coffman


Year era w-l app gs cg sho sv ip h r er bb so 2b 3b hr bf bavg wp hbp bk sfa sha2012 4.39 2-3 13 6 0 0/0 0 26.2 28 15 13 19 19 5 1 1 127 .277 2 2 0 3 2TOTAL 4.39 2-3 13 6 0 0/0 0 26.2 28 15 13 19 19 5 1 1 127 .277 2 2 0 3 2

Brandon Fletcher


Chaz Hall

Year avg gp-gs ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb slg% bb hbp so gdp ob% sf sh sb-att po a e fld%2010 .225 36-35 102 26 23 3 0 0 14 26 .255 17 1 21 0 .339 1 3 2-2 55 66 16 .8832011 .214 35-35 98 10 21 4 0 0 4 25 .255 7 3 20 0 .287 0 0 2-2 45 95 14 .9092012 .253 50-50 162 22 41 5 0 0 17 46 .284 14 0 27 0 .311 1 8 2-3 49 139 22 .895TOTAL .235 121-120 362 58 85 12 0 0 35 97 .268 38 4 68 0 .313 2 11 6-7 149 300 52 .896

Brett Hylton


Kirk Jennings



Brian King


Josh Massie


Year era w-l app gs cg sho sv ip h r er bb so 2b 3b hr bf bavg wp hbp bk sfa sha2011 3.38 0-1 3 1 0 0/0 0 2.2 7 7 1 3 1 0 0 1 19 .438 1 0 0 0 02012 4.70 0-1 9 2 0 0/0 0 7.2 10 12 4 7 7 3 0 0 41 .303 3 0 0 1 0TOTAL 4.35 0-2 12 3 0 0/0 0 10.1 17 19 5 10 8 3 0 1 60 .347 4 0 0 1 0

Tommy Meier


Matt Murphy


R.W. Payne

Year avg gp-gs ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb slg% bb hbp so gdp ob% sf sh sb-att po a e fld%2012 .000 13-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0 0 1 0 1.000TOTAL .000 13-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0 0 1 0 1.000


Ryan Ward

Year avg gp-gs ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb slg% bb hbp so gdp ob% sf sh sb-att po a e fld%2010 .000 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0 0 3 0 1.0002011 .000 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0 0 3 0 1.0002012 .000 19-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0 1 3 1 .800TOTAL .000 19-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0 1 9 1 .909

Year era w-l app gs cg sho sv ip h r er bb so 2b 3b hr bf bavg wp hbp bk sfa sha2010 9.82 1-1 4 0 0 0/0 0 3.2 8 6 4 3 1 1 0 0 21 .444 1 0 0 0 02011 4.50 0-0 5 0 0 0/0 0 10.0 14 5 5 8 6 0 1 0 52 .341 0 2 0 1 02012 2.91 1-2 19 0 0 0/0 1 21.2 23 10 7 5 13 2 1 1 98 .261 2 3 1 0 2TOTAL 4.08 2-3 28 0 0 0/0 1 35.1 45 21 16 16 20 3 2 1 171 .306 3 5 1 1 2


BriaN kiNg17 SR 1B/OF 6-4 205 Chantilly, Virginia

Best offseason of career … gap to gap hitter … improved speed … best defensive first baseman … can play outfield … At UVa-Wise: 2010-Appeared in 45 games, driving in 31 runs … hit three home runs, registered 73 total bases and scored 36 runs … posted a .355 batting average and a .480 slug-ging percentage … 2011-Appeared in 29 games … drove in eight runs and scored 14 runs … walked 13 times … 2012-Led team in doubles with 14 … second on team with a .466 slugging percentage… went 4-4 against West Virginia Tech scoring two runs and driving in three … At Chantilly HS: Helped aid team to district championship … selected MVP of Game Day All-Star Game … Personal: Son of Tom and Karen King … Health and Physical Education Major

Three year starter… has improved strength… moving to second base… plus arm at second … At UVa-Wise: 2010-Played in 36 games as a freshman, driving in 14 runs on 23 hits in 102 at bats … stole two bases … 2011-Appeared in 35 games, scoring 10 runs and producing four doubles … stole two bases … 2012-As a junior tied for team lead in starts with 50 … ranked third on the team with 22 runs scored … had nine assists against Lindsey Wilson College … ranked 40th in the country with 2.780 assists per game … At York HS: Named all-district second team … received four baseball letters … Personal: Son of Ebby and Kay Hall … Business Administration Major

cHaz HaLL11 SR 2B 5-8 155 Seaford, Virginia


Steven Allen


Danny Bates


Ben Coffman



Brandon Fletcher


Chaz Hall


Brett Hylton


Kirk Jennings



Brian King


Josh Massie



Tommy Meier


Matt Murphy


R.W. Payne



Ryan Ward




ryaN ward18 SR RHP 6-0 190 Moneta, Virginia

Led team in appearances … back-end bullpen guy … leader … three pitch-pitcher … At UVa-Wise: 2010-Finished with a 1-1 record in four appearances, allowing four earned runs … 2011-Appeared in five games and struck out six batters in 10 innings … 2012-Appeared in 19 games and threw 21.2 innings … recorded three strikeouts against Reinhardt and Georgetown College … led team with fewest walks allowed (five) … At Franklin County HS: Named pitcher of the year in district ... first team all-district ... second team all-region ... Personal: Son of Phillip and Amy Ward ... Health and Physical Education Major

Three pitch-pitcher … good command … a lot of experience … anchor of the pitching staff … number one starter … coming off best season … At UVa-Wise: 2011-Posted three wins in four decisions in 15 innings of work … posted 12 strikeouts compared to five walks … 2012- ranked 31 in the country in opponent batting average (.208) … ranked 46 in country in hits allowed per nine innings (7.05) … ranked 50 in country only allowing 20 earned runs in 74 innings pitched … threw a complete game against Cumberlands only allowing three runs in nine innings to record a win. . . At J.J. Kelly HS: Selected All-District, All-Region, and All-State … was a member of 2009 Group A state championship squad … Personal: Son of Danny and Margaret Wilson … Health and Physical Education Major

34JusTiN wiLsoN

SR RHP 6-2 220 St. Paul, Va.


Travis Weaver



Justin Wilson

Year avg gp-gs ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb slg% bb hbp so gdp ob% sf sh sb-att po a e fld%2011 .000 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0 2 4 0 1.0002012 .000 14-10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0 0 9 0 1.000TOTAL .000 14-10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0 2 13 0 1.000



Brian King


Josh Massie



Tommy Meier


Matt Murphy


R.W. Payne



Ryan Ward




Brian King


Josh Massie



Tommy Meier


Matt Murphy


R.W. Payne



Ryan Ward




Gap to gap hitter … can hit for power and average … run producer … middle of the order hitter … solid third baseman ... At Danville Community College: Hit .350 as a freshman … set a single season career record for 22 doubles as a sophomore while carrying a .320 batting average … Personal: Son of John and Alice McCollum … Health and Physical Education Major

micHaeL mccoLLum JR R3B 6-0 210 Richmond, Virginia

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daNNy BaTes

JR RHP/UTL 5-10 180 Chantilly, Virginia

10Making transition to mound … improving daily… working to become pitcher not thrower… At UVa-Wise: 2010 – Hit .250 … swiped two bases … drove in eight runs … 2012-Hit a home run against West Virginia Tech … recorded three hits, three RBI, and five assists against Montreat (N.C.) … ranked fifth on the team with 40 assists … At Chantilly HS: Assisted team to Northern Region semifinals … had a .413 batting average and drove in 21 runs with a .643 slugging percentage… Personal: Son of Dan and Nancye Bates… Sport Management Major


Steven Allen


Danny Bates


Ben Coffman



Brandon Fletcher


Chaz Hall


Brett Hylton


Kirk Jennings


Good leader… hardest worker on team … looking for breakout offensive year … competing at DH … At UVa-Wise: 2009-Appeared in 23 games, driving in five runs and walking six times … 2011-Ap-peared in 34 games, hitting four home runs and driving in 21 runs in 92 plate appearances … Posted a .315 batting average and a .533 slugging percentage … 2012-Hit two home runs on the season … ranked fifth on team with 48 total bases … had 18 put outs against Georgetown … went 3-4 against West Virginia Tech on the sixth of April … At Thomas Dale HS: Earned three baseball letters … Personal: Son of Wayne and Cindy Jennings … Health and Physical Education Major

kirk JeNNiNgs35SR 1B 6-4 240 Colonial Heights, Virginia


Steven Allen


Danny Bates


Ben Coffman



Brandon Fletcher


Chaz Hall


Brett Hylton


Kirk Jennings



ryaN apodaca JR OF 5-8 170 Virginia Beach, Virginia

13Has plus speed … will battle for center field job … looking for consistency at the plate … At Chesapeake Community: Played two years at Chesapeake Community College before coming to UVa-Wise … Personal: Son of Bill and Oralia Apodaca … Criminal Justice Major

Great power potential … will see time at first base … competing for designated hitter job … At Volunteer HS: Selected All-Conference, All-Region, and All-State in his junior year … Personal: Son of Mike and Cindy Hutson … Sport Management Major

Looking to rebound … worked on command over off-season … building confidence … At UVa-Wise: 2011-Started one game and appeared in three … Allowed one earned run in two innings pitched … 2012-Only allowed runs in three of nine appearances … At Amherst County HS: Two year lettermen in baseball … Personal: Son of Vernon and Lisa Massie … Administration of Justice Major

JosH massie

JR LHP 6-0 175 Amherst, Virginia

TyLer HuTsoN

JR 1B 6-0 250 Church Hill, Tennessee

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21Transfer from Milligan … great command on all three pitches … working to stay healthy … At Milligan College: Played two years before coming to UVa-Wise … Personal: Son of Wade and Martha Compton … Health and Physical Education Major

cody compToN

JR LHP 6-3 190 Lebanon, Virginia


Brian King


Josh Massie



Tommy Meier


Matt Murphy


R.W. Payne



Ryan Ward



SR 1B 6-4 240 Colonial Heights, Virginia


Steven Allen


Danny Bates


Ben Coffman



Brandon Fletcher


Chaz Hall


Brett Hylton


Kirk Jennings



Solid build … big, strong, and athletic … gets tremendous reads on balls off bat … ability to play all three outfield positions … At Shepherd University: Played one varsity season before sitting out 2012 … Personal: Son of Tino and Judy Impellizzeri … Political Science Major

Nick impeLLizzeri

SO OF 6-2 190 Reston, Virginia

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Battle for outfield job … plus speed … quick bat … looking for defensive consistency … At UVa-Wise: 2012-Stole two bases … played in 28 games … At Freedom HS: Helped guide school to its first ever regional tournament appearance … school record holder for triples and runs batted in … named All-Dulles District as utility player … played for Mid-Atlantic Mets in summer league … Personal: Son of Doug and Marsha Murphy … Education Major

maTT murpHy

SO OF 5-9 175 Chantilly, Virginia

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Brian King


Josh Massie



Tommy Meier


Matt Murphy


R.W. Payne



Ryan Ward



Very athletic… knows game … great on double play turn … plays game hard … needs to stay healthy … At UVa-Wise: 2012-Had a season high four hits and three RBI against Emory & Henry College … played in 29 games as a freshman … led team with 10 sacrifice bunts … At New Kent HS: Named all-district twice, all-region once … four year letter winner … all-state basketball player... Personal: Son of Eddie and Debbie Allen … Undecided Major

sTeveN aLLeN SO 2B/Of 6-0 160 New Kent, Virginia

4UVa-Wise Baseball Record Book

Individual Career History

Steven Allen


Danny Bates


Ben Coffman



Brandon Fletcher


Chaz Hall


Brett Hylton


Kirk Jennings



Gained valuable experience … spot-starter last season … will compete to be weekend starter … good upside … At UVa-Wise: 2012-Appeared in 13 games making six starts as a freshman … threw 26.2 innings … was fifth on the team with 19 strikeouts … recorded career-high five strikeouts against Southern Virginia … At Washington and Lee HS: Posted a 2.08 earned run average and won four decisions … named first team All-District and second team All-Region … added five home runs and 28 runs batted in with a .376 batting average … helped team to two straight National District championships … Personal: Son of Carl and Karen Coffman … Business Administration Major

BeN coffmaN

SO RHP 6-4 205 Fort Hood, Texas

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Travis weaver SO RHP 6-2 180 Fredericksburg, Virginia

24Great stuff … becoming mentally tougher … At UVa-Wise: 2012-logged 11.2 innings … fifth on team with 11 relief appearances … At Courtland HS: Key contributor for 2011 Battlefield District Champions … named honorable mention All-Battlefield District as a senior … drove in 12 runs and posted a 5-2 record on the mound … Personal: Son of Wayne and Brenda Weaver … Administration of Justice Major

BraNdoN fLeTcHer

SO OF 5-10 170 Stephens City, Virginia

27Best defensive outfielder… should see time late in games … working on offensive consistency … At UVa-Wise: 2012-Recorded 10 hits in his freshman campaign … fourth on the team with a .980 field-ing percentage … At Sherando HS: Second-Team All-District … Personal: Son of David and Susan Fletcher … Physical Therapy Major


Steven Allen


Danny Bates


Ben Coffman



Brandon Fletcher


Chaz Hall


Brett Hylton


Kirk Jennings



Travis Weaver



Justin Wilson

Year avg gp-gs ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb slg% bb hbp so gdp ob% sf sh sb-att po a e fld%2011 .000 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0 2 4 0 1.0002012 .000 14-10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0 0 9 0 1.000TOTAL .000 14-10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0 2 13 0 1.000



Steven Allen


Danny Bates


Ben Coffman



Brandon Fletcher


Chaz Hall


Brett Hylton


Kirk Jennings



Ty LigHToN FR SS 6-1 175 Ashburn, Virginia

12Shortstop … quick … high baseball IQ … great bunter … good base-runner … consistency in the field … At Stone Bridge HS: Helped lead school to district title … named first team All-Liberty Dis-trict as a junior and senior… named second team All-Northern Region and Honorable Mention All-Metro Area by Washington Post … Personal: Son of Tom and Sharon Lighton … Undecided Major

Tye marsHaLL

FR RHP/UTl 6-1 205 Sevierville, Tennessee

15Tremendous arm … working on consistency of mechanics … developing a third pitch … At Gatlin-burg-Pittman HS: 2008 District Freshman of the year … 2008, 2009, 2011 All-District and All County Team … Personal: Son of Jim Fred and Amy Marshall … Health and Physical Education Major

JacoB Huff

FR RHP 5-9 170 Big Stone Gap, Virginia

20Throws strikes … mentally tough … good command … inning eater … At Union HS: All-District and All-Region selection for baseball … participated in the VHSCA All-Star game … All-State golfer … Personal: Son of Jim and Pam Huff … Undecided Major

r.w. payNe SO LHP 6-2 205 Spotsylvania, Virginia

32Worked hard to get into shape … working on mechanics to improve command … At UVa-Wise: 2012-Appeared in 13 games … maintained a 2.53 ERA … held opposing hitters to .253 average … only allowed nine hits during season giving up only three earned runs … At Spotsylvania HS: Helped team to district title in 2009 … named honorable mention All-Battlefield District as sophomore and junior … named team MVP and second team All-Battlefield District as a senior … played summer ball for Mid-Atlantic Mets and Virginia Cardinals … Personal: Son of Warren and Lisa Payne … Environmental Science Major


Brian King


Josh Massie



Tommy Meier


Matt Murphy


R.W. Payne



Ryan Ward




sTeveN kLaiBer FR 3B 5-11 200 Roanoke, Virginia

25Dual player … shows upside on mound … savvy … very versatile position player … improving at the plate … At Cave Spring HS: As a sophomore was selected first team All-District, All-Region, and All-State as a utility player … as a junior selected first team All-District, second team All-Region, and district player of the year as a shortstop … As a senior made first team All-District and second team All-Region at shortstop … Personal: Son of Garry and Vickie Klaiber … Criminal Justice Major

BLake eure

FR 3B 5-6 175 Suffolk, Virginia

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Solid third baseman … good short stick … understands game … will be solid through career … At Nansemond River HS: Led team to state tournament both junior year and senior year … helped team to first ever district tournament championship … Personal: Son of Todd and Laura Eure … Biology Major

Nick ascue

FR C 5-5 150 Wise, Virginia

Hard worker … gets the most out of his ability … improved arm strength … At J. J. Kelly HS: As a senior was selected first team All-District and second team All-Region … posting a .490 batting average with 25 stolen bases and drove in 18 runs … Personal: Son of Mickey and Patricia Ascue … Health and Physical Education Major

30Backup catcher … great receiver … improved arm strength … understands the game very well … improving on offense … At Matoca HS: Earned All-District honorable mention accolades … Personal: Son of Stanley and Wanda Andrews … Accounting Major

BryaN aNdrews

FR C 5-8 170 Chesterfield, Virginia


Jared fiNcH

FR RHP 6-4 180 Nickelsville, Virginia

36Raw talent … tremendous upside … good arm … hard worker … learning how to pitch … At Twin Spring HS: Awarded first team All-District selection all four years … selected to All-Region team junior and senior year… Personal: Son of Tommy and Cindy Finch … Physical Therapy Major

cody JeweLL

FR RHP/C 6-0 200 Manassas, Virginia

37Solid control … crafty … good mound presence … knows how to pitch … see time out of the bull-pen … At Osbourn HS: First team All-District selection … Personal: Son of Dwayne and Deborah Jewell … Physical Therapy Major

33Improved throughout fall … tremendous upside … battling for weekday starter role … At John S. Battle HS: Clinch Mountain District Player of the Year … first team All-Region and All-State first baseman … led team to Clinch Mountain District Championship, Region D Championship, and to the State Final Four … Personal: Son of Kenny and Charlotte Blackburn … Accounting Major

JosH BLackBurN FR RHP 6-4 235 Abingdon, Virginia

maT irisH FR RHP 6-2 175 Ashburn, Virginia

31Shows potential … battling for starting job … three pitches … good velocity … working on com-mand … At Briar Woods HS: As a sophomore was awarded the programs award for hard-work … as a junior and senior earned team MVP while leading the team in strikeouts, innings pitched and wins … Personal: Son of Gordon and Jeanette Irish … Undecided Major


Stallard FieldOn February 20, 2004, the inaugural

baseball game was played on Burchell “Slew” Stallard Field. UVa-Wise cel-ebrated the inaugural game with a 7-3 victory over Bluefield College.

The facility has become a favorite to all teams and more importantly the Cavaliers to play on. Stallard Field is home to a meticulously manicured infield along with a soft, smooth blue-grass outfield. Located directly in front of Greear Gymnasium, the facility is surrounded by a walking track with Darden Drive only a long home run away. A year ago, UVa-Wise enjoyed one of its best seasons at Stallard Field.

by posting a 9-3 home record.

Burchell “Slew” Stallard Tough, resilient, respect, bold, discipline, scholar, dependable,

patient, leader, coach, and player; all are some of the many words that could be used to illustrate qualities of one of the great coach-ing legends of Wise County.

Coach Burchell “Slew” Stallard will be remembered for his team’s discipline and his caring for his players. “A tall man with a great big heart” as described by one of his former teachers, Stallard made his mark by leading many championship football and baseball teams at Grundy, Big Stone Gap, Powell Valley, and Coeburn High Schools.

“I had several championship teams, but I am proudest of the champions I helped to educate in the classroom, for life” quoted his wife Iloe, of the late coach who passed away in the spring of 2000.

The Milligan College “Hall of Fame” member and alum was named as one of the five UVa-Wise Coaching Legends in 2001.

The baseball field was named in his honor in March of 2004.Former Stallard player and disciple, Ray Spenilla said “Iloe Stal-

lard’s contribution in memory of Coach Stallard to help ‘his boys’ along with countless contributions from others have made Stallard Field a point of pride for the College and its supporters.”

Field DimensionsLF: 320 feetLC: 360 feetCF: 390 feetRC: 347 feetRF: 320 feet


The 12 institutions that announced the formation of the Mountain East Conference in August have officially applied for approval to begin competing as the NCAA’s newest Division II conference in 2013-14.

The MEC’s formal application, signed by the presidents of all 12 institutions was hand-delivered to NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis on Friday along with all supporting documentation.

Pending approval from the NCAA, the new league’s charter members include: Concord University (W.Va.), Fairmont State University (W.Va.), Glenville State College (W.Va.), Notre Dame College (Ohio), Shepherd University (W.Va.), The University of Charleston (W.Va.), The University of Virginia’s College at Wise (Va.), Urbana University (Ohio), West Liberty University (W.Va.), West Virginia State University (W.Va.), Wheeling Jesuit University (W.Va.), and West Virginia Wesleyan College (W.Va.)

The MEC Board of Directors, composed of the presidents of the 12 institutions, voted unanimously to move forward with the process of forming the new regional all-sports conference during a November meeting at Fairmont State University.

The Board approved the selection of West Liberty University president Robin C. Capehart as Chair of Board of Directors and unanimously supported the appointment of Reid Amos as the league’s first Commissioner upon the recommendation of the MEC’s Committee of Athletic Administrators (CAA).

Amos, currently Vice President of Broadcasting at West Liberty, had been serving as recording secretary and spokesperson for the conference in addition to working as a liaison between the CAA and the Board since the decision to form a new league was reached.

“Reid has nearly two decades of experience with NCAA Division II athletics and has successfully led many initiatives, particularly in the areas of conference development and media enhancements,” Capehart said. “In fact, he is

currently serving as Chair of the NCAA Division II Men’s Golf Committee. In addition to his long-standing business relationships with many of our members, Reid has provided excellent leadership for all of us throughout this process and we have every confidence he will continue to do so as we forge ahead on this new path.”

Amos is excited about the opportunities which lie ahead for the MEC and its 12 charter members.

“We are very pleased to have presented our credentials to the NCAA seeking to become the 25th Division II Conference,” Amos said. “The MEC will value providing a quality experience for its student-athletes in a highly competitive conference. Our institutions are committed to moving forward as a model conference guided by NCAA standards which enable our best programs to rank among the nation’s best. With the great athletic history of our institutions, I am honored to be named the first Commissioner of the Mountain East Conference by our Board of Directors as we move forward into a bright future.”

If the MEC is approved for competition in 2013-2014, the league would meet the NCAA requirement for conference championships in 16 sports: men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, men’s and women’s cross country, football, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s tennis, and women’s track and field, and volleyball.


The University of Virginia’s College at Wise began competition as a full member of the Mid-South Conference in 2011.

The baseball team recorded its first ever conference victory in its first ever conference game against Campbellsville University, 1-0, on March 4th, 2011. The baseball team went on to post a 12-10 conference record en route to winning the Mid-South Eastern Division title.

The president of each Mid-South Conference institution serves on the board of directors, which oversees the conference and the office of the commissioner. The administrators “hands-on” role of the presidents is unique among athletic conferences and ensures proper balance in the academic pursuits of student-athletes.

True to its commitment to broad-based athletic competition, the Mid-South Conference recognizes the value of extensive campus-based sports programs that maximizes the opportunities of athletic competitions among their students.

Founded in 1995, the conference offers competition to its members in baseball, basketball, cross country, cheerleading, golf, football, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball.

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

CHAMPIONS OF CHARACTER

RESPECTINTEGRITY

RESPONSIBILITYSERVANT LEADERSHIP

SPORTSMANSHIP

Throughout its history, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has provided strong leadership for all aspects of intercollegiate sports.

Since its introduction of intercollegiate championship basketball in 1937, the NAIA has maintained the highest standards while administering first-rate athletic programs.

Time and time again, the NAIA has stepped forward to address the important issues of the day - be it racial integration in the 1940s and ‘50s or establishing the first women’s championship program in 1980.

The NAIA has not been afraid to enact changes while others have watched and waited.

In the past decade, presidents of NAIA colleges and universities have assumed a position of responsible leadership. The NAIA’s Council of Presidents, the organization’s primary governing body, is comprised of 35 college and university presidents from all regions of the United States.

With its major emphasis on education and character development, it was natural for the NAIA to further strengthen academic eligibility requirements in the mid-1980s.

All NAIA participating student-athletes must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade-point-average (GPA) while accumulating credit hours for a declared academic degree.

Unlike other associations, NAIA student-athlete academic eligibility is monitored on a term-by-term basis.

The All-American Scholar-Athlete program, a long-standing

NAIA tradition, recognizes junior and senior student-athletes with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale).

During the 1990s, the waves of change once again washed over the NAIA.

The membership voted to institute affiliated conference and regional groupings and discontinue the use of district play as a means for qualification for national championships, marking the first time since the NAIA’s creation that district competition would not be used.

Since 1937, the NAIA has administered programs and championships in proper balance with the overall educational experience.

In 2000, the NAIA reaffirmed its purpose to enhance the character-building aspects of sports.

Through Champions of Character, the NAIA seeks to create an environment in which every student-athlete, coach, official, and spectator

is committed to the true spirit of competition through five tenets: respect, integrity, responsibility, servant leadership and sportsmanship.

This program is educating and creating awareness of the positive character-building traits afforded by sports and is returning integrity to competition at the collegiate and youth levels while impacting all of society.

UVa-Wise implemented the Champions program in the fall of 2000 and twice has been named an NAIA Champions of Character institution for its continued service in support of the college and its surrounding community.


2012 Game ResultsThe Automated ScoreBookGame Results for UVa-Wise (as of Feb 04, 2013)

(All games)

Date Opponent Score Inns Overall Mid-South Pitcher of record Attend TimeFeb 01, 2012 at Southern Wesleyan-1 W 4-3 7 1-0-0 0-0-0 Ryan Crosby (W) -Feb 01, 2012 at Southern Wesleyan-2 L 3-4 7 1-1-0 0-0-0 Chris Smith (L) -Feb 10, 2012 at Reinhardt-1 W 5-1 7 2-1-0 0-0-0 Ryan Crosby (W) -Feb 10, 2012 at Reinhardt-2 L 3-8 7 2-2-0 0-0-0 Jon Cox (L) -Feb 11, 2012 at Reinhardt L 2-4 9 2-3-0 0-0-0 Chris Smith (L) 0Feb 17, 2012 at Point University-1 L 3-5 7 2-4-0 0-0-0 Ryan Crosby (L) -Feb 17, 2012 at Point University-2 L 5-6 7 2-5-0 0-0-0 Ryan Ward (L) -Feb 18, 2012 at Point University W 10-2 9 3-5-0 0-0-0 Chris Smith (W) 0Feb 23, 2012 at Milligan-1 W 6-2 7 4-5-0 0-0-0 Ryan Crosby (W) -Feb 23, 2012 at Milligan-1 L 2-8 7 4-6-0 0-0-0 Ryan Ward (L) -Feb 26, 2012 at Milligan-1 W 5-3 7 5-6-0 0-0-0 Chris Smith (W) -Feb 26, 2012 at Milligan-2 L 0-10 7 5-7-0 0-0-0 Wilson (L) -Feb 28, 2012 at Emory and Henry W 14-10 (10) 6-7-0 0-0-0 Josh Guizar (W) 0 3:38

* Mar 03, 2012 at Lindsey Wilson-1 L 3-15 9 6-8-0 0-1-0 Cody Bentley (L) - 2:28* Mar 03, 2012 at Lindsey Wilson-2 W 4-2 7 7-8-0 1-1-0 Ryan Crosby (W) - 1:54* Mar 04, 2012 at Lindsey Wilson L 5-6 9 7-9-0 1-2-0 Chris Smith (L) 0 2:33Mar 07, 2012 at Virginia Intermont L 1-6 7 7-10-0 1-2-0 Josh Massie (L) 0

* Mar 09, 2012 at Rio Grande-1 L 0-4 9 7-11-0 1-3-0 Wilson (L) - 1:45* Mar 09, 2012 at Rio Grande W 7-3 7 8-11-0 2-3-0 Ryan Crosby (W) 0Mar 13, 2012 at Tennessee Wesleyan L 1-13 7 8-12-0 2-3-0 Ben Coffman (L) 0

* Mar 15, 2012 SHAWNEE STATE L 3-4 9 8-13-0 2-4-0 Chris Smith (L) 0* Mar 15, 2012 SHAWNEE STATE L 2-3 (8) 8-14-0 2-5-0 Ryan Crosby (L) 0* Mar 16, 2012 SHAWNEE STATE L 3-5 9 8-15-0 2-6-0 Josh Guizar (L) 0Mar 21, 2012 MONTREAT W 3-1 7 9-15-0 2-6-0 Ben Coffman (W) 0 1:43Mar 21, 2012 MONTREAT-2 W 8-2 7 10-15-0 2-6-0 Jon Cox (W) - 1:53

* Mar 23, 2012 CUMBERLANDS L 3-8 9 10-16-0 2-7-0 Wilson (L) 0 2:29* Mar 23, 2012 CUMBERLANDS L 2-4 7 10-17-0 2-8-0 Ryan Crosby (L) 0 2:07* Mar 24, 2012 CUMBERLANDS W 7-4 9 11-17-0 3-8-0 Cody Bentley (W) 0Mar 28, 2012 SOUTHERN VIRGINIA L 2-3 7 11-18-0 3-8-0 Ben Coffman (L) 0 2:08Mar 28, 2012 SOUTHERN VIRGINIA-2 W 4-1 7 12-18-0 3-8-0 Hileman (W) -

* Mar 30, 2012 GEORGETOWN COLLEGE L 2-4 9 12-19-0 3-9-0 Wilson (L) 0 3:06* Mar 31, 2012 GEORGETOWN COLLEGE L 3-5 (14) 12-20-0 3-10-0 Josh Guizar (L) 0 3:36* Mar 31, 2012 GEORGETOWN COLLEGE-2 W 4-3 7 13-20-0 4-10-0 Ryan Ward (W) - 1:48Apr 06, 2012 at West Virginia Tech-1 W 5-2 7 14-20-0 4-10-0 Wilson (W) -Apr 06, 2012 at West Virginia Tech L 11-12 7 14-21-0 4-10-0 Sparks (L) 0Apr 07, 2012 at West Virginia Tech W 3-0 7 15-21-0 4-10-0 Ryan Crosby (W) 0Apr 07, 2012 at West Virginia Tech W 11-2 7 16-21-0 4-10-0 Weaver (W) 0Apr 10, 2012 at Bluefield L 5-6 9 16-22-0 4-10-0 Chris Smith (L) 0Apr 12, 2012 VIRGINIA INTERMONT W 4-3 7 17-22-0 4-10-0 Ben Coffman (W) 0

* Apr 13, 2012 PIKEVILLE W 4-1 9 18-22-0 5-10-0 Wilson (W) 0* Apr 14, 2012 PIKEVILLE-2 W 6-1 7 19-22-0 6-10-0 Ryan Crosby (W) - 1:46* Apr 14, 2012 PIKEVILLE-1 W 8-7 9 20-22-0 7-10-0 Chris Smith (W) - 3:12Apr 17, 2012 MILLIGAN W 10-6 9 21-22-0 7-10-0 R.W. Payne (W) 0

* Apr 19, 2012 at St. Catharine W 9-7 9 22-22-0 8-10-0 Chris Smith (W) 0* Apr 20, 2012 at St. Catharine-1 L 9-12 9 22-23-0 8-11-0 Cody Bentley (L) - 2:47* Apr 20, 2012 at St. Catharine-2 L 0-1 7 22-24-0 8-12-0 Wilson (L) -Apr 26, 2012 at Campbellsville L 0-10 7 22-25-0 8-12-0 Ryan Crosby (L) 0Apr 26, 2012 vs Cumberlands W 11-3 9 23-25-0 8-12-0 Wilson (W) 0Apr 27, 2012 vs Rio Grande W 7-6 9 24-25-0 8-12-0 Chris Smith (W) 0Apr 27, 2012 vs Lindsey Wilson L 2-6 9 24-26-0 8-12-0 Ben Coffman (L) 0

* = Mid-South Game() extra inning game


UVa-Wise BaseballOverall Statistics for UVa-Wise (Final 2012 Statistics)

(All games Sorted by Batting avg)

Record: 24-26 Mid-South: 8-12

Player avg gp-gs ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb slg% bb hp so gdp ob% sf sh sb-att po a e fld%Tommy Meier . 3 7 3 50-50 185 39 69 10 3 0 25 85 . 4 5 9 15 13 36 0 . 4 5 3 1 1 11-14 256 28 2 . 9 9 3Freddy Garay . 3 3 3 45-42 150 17 50 10 0 2 19 66 . 4 4 0 14 3 14 0 . 3 9 9 1 1 0-1 89 15 4 . 9 6 3Brett Hylton . 3 1 9 49-49 166 24 53 12 0 9 44 92 . 5 5 4 15 2 48 0 . 3 7 0 6 0 0-1 85 4 3 . 9 6 7Brian King . 2 9 4 48-47 163 19 48 14 1 4 31 76 . 4 6 6 16 4 37 0 . 3 6 2 5 1 2-6 75 7 5 . 9 4 3CJ McAndrews . 2 8 6 36-34 98 16 28 5 0 0 13 33 . 3 3 7 11 1 28 0 . 3 5 4 3 3 2-2 107 45 16 . 9 0 5Mason Mays . 2 7 6 42-32 116 13 32 7 0 1 14 42 . 3 6 2 8 2 38 0 . 3 2 1 5 3 0-0 9 1 2 . 8 3 3Kirk Jennings . 2 6 9 39-36 130 15 35 5 1 2 17 48 . 3 6 9 5 4 26 0 . 3 1 2 2 1 0-0 261 11 12 . 9 5 8Steven Allen . 2 6 3 29-29 95 14 25 4 0 0 12 29 . 3 0 5 9 3 29 0 . 3 3 6 3 10 1-3 76 63 8 . 9 4 6Chaz Hall . 2 5 3 50-50 162 22 41 5 0 0 17 46 . 2 8 4 14 0 27 0 . 3 1 1 1 8 2-3 49 139 22 . 8 9 5Danny Bates . 2 4 1 33-27 83 18 20 3 0 1 8 26 . 3 1 3 9 3 23 0 . 3 3 7 0 4 0-0 19 40 11 . 8 4 3Juan Dominguez . 2 3 6 35-31 110 19 26 4 0 0 9 30 . 2 7 3 12 3 31 0 . 3 2 5 1 2 1-3 42 42 5 . 9 4 4Brandon Fletcher . 2 0 4 31-18 49 9 10 0 0 0 3 10 . 2 0 4 4 2 17 0 . 2 9 1 0 5 1-1 47 2 1 . 9 8 0Josh Radford . 1 0 0 8-1 10 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 . 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 . 1 0 0 0 0 0-0 1 0 0 1.000

Matt Murphy . 0 7 7 28-3 13 8 1 0 0 0 0 1 . 0 7 7 0 0 10 0 . 0 7 7 0 0 2-6 9 1 1 . 9 0 9Cody Bentley . 0 0 0 16-12 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 . 2 5 0 0 0 0-0 3 11 1 . 9 3 3Justin Wilson . 0 0 0 14-10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0 9 0 1.000

(All games Sorted by Earned run avg)

Player era w-l app gs cg sho sv ip h r er bb so 2b 3b hr b/avg wp hp bk sfa shaDustin Sparks 2 . 1 9 0-1 10 0 0 0/0 0 12.1 9 7 3 6 2 2 0 1 . 2 0 5 2 0 0 0 0Justin Wilson 2 . 4 3 3-5 13 10 3 0/0 1 74.0 58 31 20 17 59 11 0 3 . 2 0 8 1 5 0 2 5Ryan Crosby 2 . 4 7 7-4 12 12 6 1/0 0 69.1 59 31 19 15 90 12 1 1 . 2 2 3 6 5 0 3 7R.W. Payne 2 . 5 3 1-0 13 0 0 0/0 0 10.2 9 8 3 10 8 1 0 0 . 2 3 7 1 2 0 1 0Ryan Ward 2 . 9 1 1-2 19 0 0 0/0 1 21.2 23 10 7 5 13 2 1 1 . 2 6 1 2 3 1 0 2Chris Smith 3 . 6 9 5-5 19 5 0 0/0 3 46.1 51 27 19 11 31 7 2 2 . 2 6 7 2 7 0 0 6Ben Coffman 4 . 3 9 2-3 13 6 0 0/0 0 26.2 28 15 13 19 19 5 1 1 . 2 7 7 2 2 0 3 2Josh Massie 4 . 7 0 0-1 9 2 0 0/0 0 7.2 10 12 4 7 7 3 0 0 . 3 0 3 3 0 0 1 0Cody Bentley 5 . 1 9 1-2 13 11 0 0/0 1 50.1 55 37 29 27 33 15 0 5 . 2 7 6 5 4 3 1 4Jon Cox 7 . 0 4 1-1 13 3 0 0/0 0 23.0 40 25 18 9 15 9 2 2 . 3 7 0 1 2 0 0 2Josh Guizar 7 . 0 8 1-2 15 1 0 0/0 1 20.1 27 18 16 7 13 4 1 2 . 3 2 1 5 0 0 2 4Dallas Hileman 8 . 6 4 1-0 8 0 0 0/0 0 8.1 14 8 8 6 6 1 0 1 . 3 6 8 3 0 1 0 1Travis Weaver 10.03 1-0 11 0 0 0/0 0 11.2 17 18 13 9 5 4 0 1 . 3 2 7 1 4 2 2 0

UVa-Wise BaseballOverall Statistics for UVa-Wise (Final 2012 Statistics)

(All games Sorted by Fielding pct)

Player c po a e fld% dp sba csb sba% pb ciJustin Wilson 9 0 9 0 1.000 1 13 3 . 8 1 3 0 0Jon Cox 7 2 5 0 1.000 0 2 1 . 6 6 7 0 0Travis Weaver 2 0 2 0 1.000 0 2 1 . 6 6 7 0 0Dallas Hileman 1 0 1 0 1.000 0 3 1 . 7 5 0 0 0Josh Radford 1 1 0 0 1.000 0 0 0 - - - 0 0R.W. Payne 1 0 1 0 1.000 0 5 1 . 8 3 3 0 0Tommy Meier 286 256 28 2 . 9 9 3 0 43 12 . 7 8 2 8 0Brandon Fletcher 50 47 2 1 . 9 8 0 0 1 1 . 5 0 0 0 0Brett Hylton 92 85 4 3 . 9 6 7 0 0 0 - - - 0 0Freddy Garay 108 89 15 4 . 9 6 3 0 32 10 . 7 6 2 4 1Kirk Jennings 284 261 11 12 . 9 5 8 12 0 0 - - - 0 0Steven Allen 147 76 63 8 . 9 4 6 14 0 0 - - - 0 0Juan Dominguez 89 42 42 5 . 9 4 4 5 0 0 - - - 0 0Brian King 87 75 7 5 . 9 4 3 2 0 0 - - - 0 0Chris Smith 15 5 9 1 . 9 3 3 0 12 0 1.000 0 0Cody Bentley 15 3 11 1 . 9 3 3 1 9 6 . 6 0 0 0 0Matt Murphy 11 9 1 1 . 9 0 9 0 9 1 . 9 0 0 0 0CJ McAndrews 168 107 45 16 . 9 0 5 11 0 0 - - - 0 0Chaz Hall 210 49 139 22 . 8 9 5 16 0 0 - - - 0 0Ryan Crosby 23 7 13 3 . 8 7 0 0 15 5 . 7 5 0 0 0Danny Bates 70 19 40 11 . 8 4 3 2 0 0 - - - 0 0Mason Mays 12 9 1 2 . 8 3 3 1 0 0 - - - 0 0Ryan Ward 5 1 3 1 . 8 0 0 0 1 1 . 5 0 0 0 0Josh Guizar 5 1 3 1 . 8 0 0 0 6 1 . 8 5 7 0 0Ben Coffman 7 3 2 2 . 7 1 4 1 7 3 . 7 0 0 0 0Josh Massie 3 0 2 1 . 6 6 7 0 6 1 . 8 5 7 0 0Dustin Sparks 1 0 0 1 . 0 0 0 0 4 1 . 8 0 0 0 0

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2012 ReviewHead Coach Hank Banner’s

Cavaliers advanced to the semi-finals of the 2012 Mid-South Conference Tournament before losing to Lindsey Wilson and ending the season at 24-26. Solid pitching dominated the club as Ryan Crosby and Justin Wilson combined to win eight games in a season in which both players finished with sub 2.50 ERA’s. Crosby also established a new single-season strikeout record at UVa-Wise with 90 punch outs. As a unit, pitching coach Doug Bates’ staff posted a 4.05 ERA with 301 strikeouts. The staff also limited opponents to a .263 batting average in addition to posting a strikeout to walk ratio greater than 2:1.

Offensively, the junior duo of Brett Hytlon and Tommy Meier each earned All Mid-South Conference accolades. Hylton hit .319 with a team a team-high nine home runs, 44 RBI, and a .924 OPS. The outfielder also posted a team leading four assists in 2012 en route to a .967 fielding percentage. Meier hit lead-off for a majority of the season and flourished in the role. Splitting time between catching and center field, Meier led the team with 69 hits, 39 runs, and a .373 average. Meier also contributed half of the team total in steals as he swiped 11 bags in 2012. Like Hylton, he had a breakout season defensively as he led all Mid-South players with at least 250 chances in fielding percentage at .993.

In 2012, five Cavaliers played their final game in the Red and

Gray. In addition to Crosby, Chris Smith, Cody Bentley, Jon Cox, and Freddy Garay all ended their baseball careers. The aforementioned Crosby finished tops in the conference in strikeouts per nine innings in a season in which he hurled 69.1 innings. The record holder also threw a team-high six complete games and won seven games. Castlewood, Virginia native, Chris Smith made the transition to closer for his senior campaign and won five decisions for the team. The right hander posted a 3.69 ERA in 46.1 innings of work and struck out 31 hitters. Cody Bentley battled injury throughout his final season but remained a consistent weekend starter for the team. A year ago, he fired over 50 innings, struck out 33 hitters, recorded a win, and a save. Jon Cox also struggled with injuries and was limited to just over 20 innings of work. He made three starts and 10 relief appearances in 2012 as he notched one victory. The lone position player lost from last season was Freddy Garay. In his only season as a Cav, Garay finished second on the team in average at .333 and on base percentage, .399. Garay collected 50 hits, 10 doubles, and a pair of home runs splitting time between designated hitter and catcher.

Several young Cavs made significant strides in 2012 both on the mound at the plate, and in the field. On the mound, RW Payne and Ryan Ward each finished with ERA’s under 3.00. At the plate, junior Brian King hit .294 with

a team-best 14 doubles. Overall, he finished second on the team in extra base hits, 19, and RBI, 34. King also proved to be one of the more versatile players on the club by spending time in the outfield and at first base. Junior Chaz Hall joined Meier as just one of two players to play and start in all 50 games, a year ago. The middle infielder hit .253, scored 22 runs, and produced a game winning hit against the University of Pikeville. Freshman Steven Allen overcame an ankle injury to play solid defense at second base and produce 25 hits and four doubles in just over a half season’s worth of play.

Bentley, Kirk Jennings, and Wilson received Academic All Mid-South honors at the conclusion of the 2012 year. Jennings and Wilson also received NAIA Academic All-American status for their work in the classroom.

Moving forward, the club will have to replace 119.1 weekend innings and improve on its defense. UVa-Wise finished last in the conference with 103 errors in 2012 and in fielding percentage, .940. Despite the loss of experienced pitching and fielding difficulties, the team returns two All Mid-South players at the plate and another career .304 hitter.

A Look Back


A Look BackThroughout the history of UVa-Wise athletics, the

sport of baseball has always played a prominent role. From humble beginnings in the 1950’s, the Cavaliers have always fielded a baseball team. Joining men’s basketball as the earliest sport started at then Clinch Valley College, the baseball program has been home to many of the firsts in the athletic history of the institution.

In 1989, it was the baseball team that claimed the College’s first ever athletic title. Despite not offering any form of athletic scholarship money, the 1989 club overcame the odds to capture the District 32 championship. That year, the College also saw its first student-athlete obtain the honor of All-American as Bill Higgins and Mike White earned the honor for their roles in aiding the baseball team to the title. One year later, the program claimed its second consecutive District 32 title; the back-to-back championships laid the ground work for future athletic success.

Talent continued to pour through the Cavalier program in the early ‘90’s as young right handed pitcher Nelson Metheney dominated opposing hitters. To this day, Metheney still holds the UVa-Wise career record for lowest

opponent batting average at .193. Metheney’s talent did not go unnoticed as the Philadelphia Phillies drafted him in the ninth round of the 1993 Major League Baseball draft. With the selection, Metheney became the first Cavalier ever selected in the professional draft, regardless of sport.

Including the ’89 and ’90 title teams, the Cavs have advanced to regional play seven times while winning more than 500 games in the past 25 seasons. In addition, the program has honored two more All-Americans, Steve Tyler in 2002 and Brad Robbins in 2010. 2011 saw UVa-Wise capture its third baseball title as the team captured the Mid-South Eastern Division crown in its first season in the Mid-South. The three regular season conference championships ranks the baseball program first at UVa-Wise in number of titles amongst male sports and second overall.

Below and in the pages that follow, you will find up to date records and information on UVa-Wise baseball, forever linking former student-athletes and coaches with the present.

1989 District 32 Champions


Record BookUVa-Wise Baseball Record Book

Individual Career Records

Highest batting avg. (min. 200 AB)1. .420 - Brad Robbins (265-631) - 2007-102. .400 - John Bigley (82-205) - 2005,07-083. .386 - Mike White (154-399) - 1987-904. .381 - Will Childress (139-365) - 2004-065. .377 - Brian Blanton (118-313) - 1989-91

Highest slugging pct. (min. 200 AB)1. .753 - Brad Robbins (631 AB) - 2007-102. .677 - Mike White (399 AB) - 1987-903. .615 - Steve Tyler (559 AB) - 1999-024. .613 - Josh Verts (300 AB) - 2006-085. .566 - John Bigley (205 AB) - 2005,07-08

Highest on base pct. (min. 200 AB)1. .470 - Brad Robbins (631 AB) - 2007-102. .458 - J.K. Perkins (236 AB) - 1988-903. .452 - Brian Blanton (313 AB) - 1989-914. .451 - Luis Roa (509 AB) - 2008-115. .447 - John Bigley (205 AB) - 2005,07-08

Highest stolen base pct. (min. 25 attempts)1. 1.000 - Derrick Phipps (25-25) - 1999-012. .968 - J.K. Perkins (30-31) - 1988-903. .958 - Matt Walton (46-48) - 2000-024. .938 - Mike White (45-48) - 1987-905. .935 - Mark Davis (29-31) - 2000-02

Most games played1. 189 - Brad Robbins - 2007-102. 188 - Edwin Narvaez - 2006-093. 186 - Jorge Laboy - 2005-084. 181 - Mike Lang - 2006-095. 166 - Luis Roa - 2008-11

Most games started1. 184 - Edwin Narvaez - 2006-092. 183 - Brad Robbins - 2007-103. 161 - Mike Lang - 2006-094. 154 - Luis Roa - 2008-115. 143 - Jorge Laboy - 2005-08

Most at bats1. 643 - Jorge Laboy - 2005-082. 631 - Brad Robbins - 2007-103. 628 - Edwin Narvaez - 2006-094. 559 - Steve Tyler - 1999-025. 521 - Mike Jones - 1998-00,02

Most runs scored1. 182 - Jorge Laboy - 2005-082. 172 - Brad Robbins - 2007-103. 145 - Luis Roa - 2008-114. 136 - Steve Tyler - 1999-025. 121 - Mike Jones - 1998-00,02

Most hits1. 265 - Brad Robbins - 2007-102. 232 - Jorge Laboy - 2005-083. 207 - Steve Tyler - 1999-024. 202 - Edwin Narvaez - 2006-095. 184 - Mike Jones - 1998-00,02

Most doubles1. 68 - Brad Robbins - 2007-102. 52 - Steve Tyler - 1999-023. 47 - Mike Jones - 1998-00,024. 43 - Chad Shaffner - 1998-005. 42 - Luis Roa - 2008-11

42 - Jorge Laboy - 2005-08

Most triples1. 14 - Mike White - 1987-902. 13 - Matt Walton - 2000-023. 8 - Brad Robbins - 2007-10

8 - Roger Austin - 1986-885. 7 - Tommy Meier - 2010-12

7 - Lynn Sturgill - 1985-887 - Frank Hodges - 1983-847 - Justin Wyatt - 2002-057 - Mike Jones - 1998-00,02

Most home runs1. 42 - Brad Robbins - 2007-102. 26 - Josh Scarbrough - 1999-023. 25 - Steve Tyler - 1999-024. 20 - Mike White - 1987-90

20 - Jorge Laboy - 2005-08

Most runs batted in1. 208 - Brad Robbins - 2007-102. 145 - Steve Tyler - 1999-023. 134 - Jorge Laboy - 2005-084. 122 - Edwin Narvaez - 2006-095. 121 - Mike White - 1987-90

Most total bases1. 475 - Brad Robbins - 2007-102. 344 - Steve Tyler - 1999-023. 338 - Jorge Laboy - 2005-084. 285 - Edwin Narvaez - 2006-095. 270 - Mike White - 1987-90

Most walks1. 81 - Jorge Laboy - 2005-082. 67 - Steve Tyler - 1999-023. 65 - Bobby Tiller - 1984-874. 64 - Scott Baker - 1999-015. 63 - Andy Hawkins - 1996-98

Most stolen bases1. 78 - Brian Blanton (78-93) - 1989-912. 46 - Matt Walton (46-48) - 2000-023. 45 - Mark Francisco (45-54) - 1989-92

45 - Mike White (45-48) - 1987-905. 44 - Brad Ricker (44-52) - 2008-11

Lowest earned run avg. (min. 75 IP)1. 1.83 - Bill Higgins (206.1 IP) - 1988-902. 2.73 - Justin Wilson (89.0 IP) - 2011-123. 2.85 - Nelson Metheney (180.0 IP) - 1991-934. 3.20 - Bo Owens (81.2 IP) - 1988-905. 3.25 - Ryan Crosby (177.1 IP) - 2010-12

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Lowest opponent batting avg. (min. 75 IP)1. .193 - Nelson Metheney (180.0 IP) - 1991-932. .216 - Ian Patterson (183.0 IP) - 1991-933. .221 - Justin Wilson (89.0 IP) - 2011-124. .234 - Ryan Crosby (177.1 IP) - 2010-125. .237 - Shawn Brown (86.0 IP) - 1990-93

Fewest walks allowed/9 inn game (min. 75 IP)1. 2.09 - Bo Owens (81.2 IP) - 1988-902. 2.22 - Justin Wilson (89.0 IP) - 2011-123. 2.44 - Bill Higgins (206.1 IP) - 1988-904. 2.89 - Ryan Crosby (177.1 IP) - 2010-125. 3.06 - Brandon Bates (138.1 IP) - 2003-06

Most strikeouts/9 inn game (min. 75 IP)1. 10.15 - Courtney Nowlin (138.1 IP) - 2002-052. 9.90 - Nelson Metheney (180.0 IP) - 1991-933. 9.74 - Ian Patterson (183.0 IP) - 1991-934. 9.03 - Bill Higgins (206.1 IP) - 1988-905. 8.83 - Ryan Crosby (177.1 IP) - 2010-12

Most wins1. 24 - Bill Higgins (24-6) - 1988-902. 23 - Brock Funk (23-10) - 2005-083. 19 - Clay Salyer (19-12) - 2002-064. 17 - Nelson Metheney (17-9) - 1991-93

17 - Ryan Crosby (17-10) - 2010-12

Most saves1. 13 - David Jones - 2005-082. 10 - Josh Guizar - 2010-123. 7 - Jason Culbertson - 2000-034. 6 - Patrick Barnes - 1999-01

6 - Brandon Bates - 2003-06

Most appearances1. 56 - David Jones - 2005-082. 53 - Clay Salyer - 2002-063. 52 - Brandon Bates - 2003-06

52 - Brock Funk - 2005-085. 50 - Josh Guizar - 2010-12

50 - Cody Bentley - 2009-12

Most games started1. 34 - Ryan Crosby - 2010-122. 33 - Brad Robbins - 2007-103. 29 - Brock Funk - 2005-08

29 - Cody Bentley - 2009-125. 26 - David Jones - 2005-08

Most complete games1. 13 - Clay Salyer - 2002-062. 12 - Ian Patterson - 1991-933. 11 - David Jones - 2005-08

11 - Ryan Crosby - 2010-125. 9 - Nelson Metheney - 1991-93

9 - Kevin Dalton - 1998-009 - Robert Whitt - 1998-01

Most shutouts1. 4 - Ryan Crosby - 2010-12

4 - Jeff Gilliam - 1989-904 - Bill Higgins - 1988-90

4. 3 - Bo Owens - 1988-905. 2 - Brad Robbins - 2007-10

2 - Josh Joseph - 2009-112 - Miller Castle - 1988-90

Most innings pitched1. 219.2 - Brock Funk - 2005-082. 214.0 - Clay Salyer - 2002-063. 206.1 - Bill Higgins - 1988-904. 188.0 - David Jones - 2005-085. 186.1 - Robert Whitt - 1998-01

Most strikeouts1. 207 - Bill Higgins - 1988-902. 198 - Ian Patterson - 1991-93

198 - Nelson Metheney - 1991-934. 195 - Clay Salyer - 2002-065. 174 - David Jones - 2005-08

174 - Ryan Crosby - 2010-12

Highest fielding pct. (min. 125 chances)1. .992 - Kirby Bush (233-29-2) - 2010-112. .989 - John Raynor (149-23-2) - 1988-913. .987 - John Bigley (367-23-5) - 2005,07-084. .984 - Will Childress (118-6-2) - 2004-065. .983 - Brock Funk (285-56-6) - 2005-08

Most chances1. 721 - Alan Stoupa - 2007-092. 686 - Edwin Narvaez - 2006-093. 636 - Jorge Laboy - 2005-084. 576 - Tommy Meier - 2010-125. 544 - Brian King - 2010-12

Most putouts1. 583 - Alan Stoupa - 2007-092. 492 - Kirk Jennings - 2009,11-123. 486 - Tommy Meier - 2010-124. 473 - Brian King - 2010-125. 367 - John Bigley - 2005,07-08

Most assists1. 379 - Jorge Laboy - 2005-082. 327 - Edwin Narvaez - 2006-093. 300 - Chaz Hall - 2010-124. 153 - Brian Blanton - 1989-915. 140 - Cody Bentley - 2009-12






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UVa-Wise Baseball Record BookIndividual Season Records

Highest batting avg. (min. 100 AB)1. .479 - Brad Robbins (56-117) - 20072. .457 - Mike White (48-105) - 19893. .443 - Jon Reed (66-149) - 20064. .429 - Steve Tyler (70-163) - 20025. .425 - Steve Dalton (48-113) - 1998

Highest slugging pct. (min. 100 AB)1. .923 - Brad Robbins (117 AB) - 20072. .810 - Mike White (105 AB) - 19893. .742 - Steve Tyler (163 AB) - 20024. .734 - Brad Robbins (154 AB) - 20095. .725 - Brad Robbins (189 AB) - 2008

Highest on base pct. (min. 100 AB)1. .523 - Brad Robbins (117 AB) - 20072. .520 - Jon Reed (149 AB) - 20063. .519 - Luis Roa (123 AB) - 20094. .513 - Steve Tyler (163 AB) - 20025. .496 - Mike White (105 AB) - 1989

Most games played1. 54 - Brad Robbins - 20082. 52 - Matt Duffy - 20083. 51 - Mike Lang - 20084. 50 - Matt Hall - 2007

50 - Chaz Hall - 201250 - Tommy Meier - 2012

Most games started1. 54 - Brad Robbins - 20082. 50 - Chaz Hall - 2012

50 - Matt Duffy - 200850 - Tommy Meier - 2012

5. 49 - Jorge Laboy - 200849 - Matt Hall - 200749 - Brett Hylton - 2012

Most at bats1. 190 - Matt Hall - 20072. 189 - Brad Robbins - 20083. 186 - Courtney Nowlin - 20024. 185 - Tommy Meier - 20125. 182 - Matt Duffy - 2008

Most runs scored1. 55 - Jorge Laboy - 2007

55 - Jorge Laboy - 200855 - Steve Tyler - 2002

4. 52 - Luis Roa - 200952 - Brad Robbins - 2008

Most hits1. 78 - Brad Robbins - 20082. 72 - Matt Duffy - 2008

72 - Matt Hall - 20074. 70 - Jorge Laboy - 2008

70 - Steve Tyler - 2002

Most doubles1. 21 - Brad Robbins - 2010

21 - Steve Tyler - 20023. 18 - Brad Robbins - 2008

18 - Josh Verts - 20075. 16 - Chad Shaffner - 1998

16 - Brad Robbins - 200716 - Matt Duffy - 200816 - Luis Roa - 2009

Most triples1. 6 - Matt Walton - 2002

6 - Roger Austin - 19866 - Frank Hodges - 19836 - Mike White - 1987

5. 5 - Mike White - 1989

Most home runs1. 15 - Josh Scarbrough - 20022. 13 - Brad Robbins - 20083. 10 - Steve Tyler - 2002

10 - Brad Robbins - 200710 - Brad Robbins - 2009

Most runs batted in1. 64 - Brad Robbins - 20092. 60 - Steve Tyler - 20023. 58 - Brad Robbins - 2010

58 - Matt Duffy - 20085. 51 - Josh Scarbrough - 2002

Most total bases1. 137 - Brad Robbins - 20082. 121 - Steve Tyler - 20023. 117 - Brad Robbins - 20104. 113 - Brad Robbins - 20095. 108 - Brad Robbins - 2007

Most walks1. 30 - Brett Hylton - 20102. 29 - Josh Scarbrough - 20023. 28 - Jorge Laboy - 2006

28 - Steve Tyler - 20025. 27 - Dusty Haigler - 2010

Most stolen bases1. 35 - Brian Blanton (35-39) - 19892. 25 - Brian Blanton (25-33) - 19913. 23 - Matt Walton (23-23) - 20004. 20 - Mike White (20-22) - 19895. 19 - Mark Francisco (19-21) - 1990

Lowest earned run avg. (min. 25 IP)1. 1.54 - Bill Higgins (81.2 IP) - 19902. 1.69 - Bill Higgins (58.2 IP) - 19893. 1.82 - Bo Owens (29.2 IP) - 19894. 1.87 - Ryan Crosby (62.2 IP) - 20115. 1.91 - Nelson Metheney (61.1 IP) - 1993

Lowest opponent batting avg. (min. 25 IP)1. .177 - Nelson Metheney (67.0 IP) - 19912. .183 - Nelson Metheney (61.1 IP) - 19933. .192 - Ryan Crosby (62.2 IP) - 20114. .202 - Shawn Brown (39.1 IP) - 19915. .202 - Ian Patterson (65.0 IP) - 1992


UVa-Wise Baseball Record BookIndividual Season Records

Fewest walks allowed/9 inn game (min. 25 IP)1. 1.47 - David Lockhart (36.2 IP) - 19922. 1.61 - Bo Owens (28.0 IP) - 19883. 1.62 - Mike Showalter (39.0 IP) - 19904. 1.77 - Bill Higgins (66.0 IP) - 19885. 1.95 - Ryan Crosby (69.1 IP) - 2012

Most strikeouts/9 inn game (min. 25 IP)1. 13.06 - Nelson Metheney (61.1 IP) - 19932. 12.74 - Ryan Boze (29.2 IP) - 20023. 11.68 - Ryan Crosby (69.1 IP) - 20124. 11.34 - Ian Patterson (60.1 IP) - 19915. 10.49 - Courtney Nowlin (58.1 IP) - 2002

Most wins1. 11 - Bill Higgins (11-1) - 19902. 9 - David Jones (9-5) - 20073. 8 - Clay Salyer (8-4) - 20024. 7 - Bill Higgins (7-0) - 1989

7 - Cody Bentley (7-0) - 20097 - Ryan Crosby (7-4) - 20127 - Kevin Dalton (7-3) - 20007 - Nelson Metheney (7-2) - 19917 - Brock Funk (7-1) - 2006

Most saves1. 10 - David Jones - 20062. 8 - Josh Guizar - 20103. 5 - Josh Verts - 2008

5 - Patrick Barnes - 20005 - Jason Culbertson - 2002

Most appearances1. 24 - Josh Guizar - 20102. 19 - Ryan Ward - 2012

19 - Brandon Horton - 200619 - Chris Smith - 201219 - Chris Smith - 2010

Most games started1. 13 - David Jones - 20072. 12 - Brock Funk - 2008

12 - Ryan Crosby - 201212 - David Jones - 2008

5. 11 - Ryan Crosby - 201111 - Nelson Metheney - 199111 - Ryan Crosby - 201011 - Brandon Bates - 200611 - Cody Bentley - 201211 - Brad Robbins - 2008

Most complete games1. 10 - Clay Salyer - 20022. 8 - David Jones - 20073. 7 - Ian Patterson - 19924. 6 - Ryan Crosby - 2012

6 - Robert Whitt - 20016 - Kevin Dalton - 2000

Most shutouts1. 4 - Jeff Gilliam - 19892. 3 - Ryan Crosby - 2011

3 - Bill Higgins - 19884. 2 - Josh Joseph - 2011

2 - Bo Owens - 1989

Most innings pitched1. 86.2 - Brock Funk - 20082. 84.2 - Clay Salyer - 20023. 81.2 - Bill Higgins - 19904. 80.0 - David Jones - 20075. 78.0 - Kevin Dalton - 2000

Most strikeouts1. 90 - Ryan Crosby - 20122. 89 - Nelson Metheney - 19933. 88 - Clay Salyer - 20024. 80 - David Jones - 20075. 79 - Bill Higgins - 1990

Highest fielding pct. (min. 50 chances)1. 1.000 - Kirby Bush (80-11-0) - 2010

1.000 - Brad Ricker (77-3-0) - 20111.000 - Adam Skoranski (93-8-0) - 2009

4. .993 - Tommy Meier (256-28-2) - 20125. .992 - John Bigley (229-16-2) - 2007

Most putouts1. 281 - Brian King - 20102. 261 - Kirk Jennings - 20123. 256 - Tommy Meier - 20124. 229 - John Bigley - 20075. 224 - Alan Stoupa - 2009

Most assists1. 139 - Jorge Laboy - 2008

139 - Chaz Hall - 20123. 121 - Jorge Laboy - 20064. 119 - Jorge Laboy - 20075. 114 - Edwin Narvaez - 2007


UVa-Wise Baseball Record BookHistory Database Names List

Marty Adkins ... 1983-85Andrew Adkins ... 1996Fred Allen ... 2004Steven Allen ... 2012Andrew Anderson ... 2004-07Logan Arey ... 2010Jay Athey ... 2003Brad Austin ... 2007-09Roger Austin ... 1986-88Timmy Bailey ... 2002Scott Baker ... 1999-01Ball ... 1992Chuck Banner ... 1986Hank Banner ... 1988-90Doug Barefoot ... 1997Patrick Barnes ... 1999-01Brandon Bates ... 2003-06Danny Bates ... 2010,12Craig Beale ... 2009Jason Beck ... 2000,05Matt Begley ... 2004,06-08Jimmy Benson ... 1984-85Cody Bentley ... 2009-12Bill Bevins ... 1992-93Erick Bevins ... 1996-98John Bigley ... 2005,07-08Drew Bishop ... 1991-93John Blair ... 1985Brian Blanton ... 1989-91Jeremy Boggs ... 2000John Bowles ... 1991-93Ryan Boze ... 2002,04Jeff Bray ... 1998Tony Brewer ... 2001Jeff Brickett ... 1985Justin Brickner ... 2001David Brooks ... 2011Shawn Brown ... 1990-93Aaron Buchanan ... 2000-03Brian Bucklin ... 1996Justin Bufford ... 1996-97Brandon Burns ... 1997Bush ... 1992Kirby Bush ... 2010-11D'Andre Bussey ... 2008-10Todd Byrd ... 1990Campbell ... 2000Miller Castle ... 1987-90Billy Chaffin ... 1993Will Childress ... 2004-06Clay Christian ... 2007John Clark ... 1993Brian Clark ... 1989Eric Clark ... 1988Curtis Clayborne ... 1986Jeff Cochran ... 1987Duncan Cockerille ... 2000Chris Codemo ... 2006Ben Coffman ... 2012Scott Cole ... 2008-09,11Tobby Converse ... 1983Steve Cooley ... 1997Ryan Couch ... 1999Jonathon Cox ... 2010-12Chad Cox ... 1997Robert Cox ... 2003-04Chris Craft ... 1993Jamie Creech ... 1985Paul Creech ... 2010-11Bryan Creed ... 2003Ryan Crosby ... 2010-12Hector Cruz ... 2001Jace Cuje ... 1984-87Jason Culbertson ... 2000-03Mike Culpepper ... 1992-93

Kevin Dalton ... 1998-00Steve Dalton ... 1996-98Tony Davis ... 1986Chris Davis ... 1993Keith Davis ... 2005-06Mark Davis ... 2000-02Corey Day ... 2002Grayson Deal ... 2004Todd Dean ... 1989-92Juan Dominguez ... 2012Josh Duffy ... 2002-05Matt Duffy ... 2008-09Tim Duncan ... 1991Mike Elliott ... 2005-06Travis Fannon ... 2004Greg Fantom ... 1996-97Les Farrar ... 1985-86Alex Feemster ... 2010-11Jonathon Fields ... 1999Brandon Fletcher ... 2012Billy Fox ... 2007-08,10-11Mark Francisco ... 1989-92R.L. Franklin ... 1988Seth Frisby ... 2007-09Matt Fulcher ... 2003Brock Funk ... 2005-08Gabrielson ... 1984Freddy Garay ... 2012Charlie Gibbons ... 1986Gibson ... 1984David Gibson ... 1990-91Jeff Gilliam ... 1989-90Tom Gilliland ... 1983-84Garvin Gollie ... 1991Carter Greenwell ... 2011Jeff Gregory ... 1987Robert Griffin ... 2001Josh Guizar ... 2010-12Robert Hagy ... 1997-98Dusty Haigler ... 2009-10Dan Haley ... 1987,89Adam Hall ... 2004Chaz Hall ... 2010-12Kenny Hall ... 1991Matt Hall ... 2005-08Mark Hall ... 1987Scott Hall ... 1991-93Seth Hall ... 1999-02Israel Hamilton ... 1999Jeff Harding ... 1991-93Joey Harris ... 1993,96Mike Harvey ... 1986Andy Hawkins ... 1996-98,10Jonathon Hawkins ... 2009-10Bryan Hawks ... 1996Bryan Head ... 1996-98Bill Henry ... 1985James Hensley ... 2005Bill Higgins ... 1988-90Dallas Hileman ... 2012Chris Hill ... 1996,98-99Kenny Hill ... 2000Travis Hilton ... 1999-01Frank Hodges ... 1983-84Hodnett ... 1983Rick Holland ... 1988Brandon Horton ... 2005-06,08Mike Hoskins ... 1983Steve Hubbard Jr. ... 1988Adam Hubner ... 1996-97Brett Hylton ... 2010-12Travis Hylton ... 2002Tim Iddings ... 1997,99Ross Jarzynk ... 2012John Jenkins ... 1996-97

Kirk Jennings ... 2009,11-12Lawrence Jervis ... 1983Steve Jessee ... 1988-90Guy Johnston ... 1990-93Dan Jones ... 1992A. Jones ... 1985David Jones ... 2005-08Mike Jones ... 1998-00,02Taylor Jones ... 2010-11Jonathon Jordan ... 1998-99,01Josh Joseph ... 2009-11Kanode ... 2009-10Marcus Kilgore ... 1992-93X Kilgore ... 1983Brian King ... 2010-12Nathan Kiser ... 2004-06Drew Kiser ... 1992Jeff Kite ... 1987Jorge Laboy ... 2005-08Freddie Lamb ... 1992Preston Landes ... 2007-08Mike Lang ... 2006-09Tim Largen ... 1988-89Mark Laster ... 1986Brent Lawson ... 1991Donnie Lee ... 1987Erik Lemley ... 2003-06Mike Lieberman ... 1990-91Ty Lighton ... 2012Logan Limburg ... 2007-08Lineberry ... 1983-84Little ... 2001David Lockhart ... 1991-92A.J. Lucadamo ... 2004Brett Maggard ... 1998Jon Malene ... 2004-05Jamie Mann ... 1996Brandon Marshall ... 2009Mike Martin ... 1996-97Chip Martin ... 1987Mike Martin ... 1993Josh Massie ... 2011-12Jason Matlock ... 2002-05Montey Matthews ... 1997-99Mason Mays ... 2011-12CJ McAndrews ... 2012McCowan ... 2002Tommy McGuire ... 1996-99Chris McReynolds ... 2005-06Steve Meade ... 1988-89Tommy Meier ... 2010-12Nelson Metheney ... 1991-93Boo Miller ... 1993Hix Miller ... 2005Chris Mitchell ... 1991Monte Montgomery ... 1992-93Will Mooney ... 2002-03Albert Moseley ... 2007Ott Mullins ... 1986Matt Murphy ... 2012David Myers ... 2006Will Nance ... 2005Doug Napier ... 1998-99Jamie Napier ... 2000Edwin Narvaez ... 2006-09Jeff Needham ... 1996-98Jeff Nicholson ... 1990Justin Nixon ... 2002-05Courtney Nowlin ... 2002-05Morgan O'Quinn ... 2002-03Ogle ... 2001Adam Osborne ... 2002Jay Osborne ... 2007Adam Osbourn ... 2003Bo Owens ... 1988-90


Cavalier MediaUVa-Wise Baseball Record BookHistory Database Names List

Marty Adkins ... 1983-85Andrew Adkins ... 1996Fred Allen ... 2004Steven Allen ... 2012Andrew Anderson ... 2004-07Logan Arey ... 2010Jay Athey ... 2003Brad Austin ... 2007-09Roger Austin ... 1986-88Timmy Bailey ... 2002Scott Baker ... 1999-01Ball ... 1992Chuck Banner ... 1986Hank Banner ... 1988-90Doug Barefoot ... 1997Patrick Barnes ... 1999-01Brandon Bates ... 2003-06Danny Bates ... 2010,12Craig Beale ... 2009Jason Beck ... 2000,05Matt Begley ... 2004,06-08Jimmy Benson ... 1984-85Cody Bentley ... 2009-12Bill Bevins ... 1992-93Erick Bevins ... 1996-98John Bigley ... 2005,07-08Drew Bishop ... 1991-93John Blair ... 1985Brian Blanton ... 1989-91Jeremy Boggs ... 2000John Bowles ... 1991-93Ryan Boze ... 2002,04Jeff Bray ... 1998Tony Brewer ... 2001Jeff Brickett ... 1985Justin Brickner ... 2001David Brooks ... 2011Shawn Brown ... 1990-93Aaron Buchanan ... 2000-03Brian Bucklin ... 1996Justin Bufford ... 1996-97Brandon Burns ... 1997Bush ... 1992Kirby Bush ... 2010-11D'Andre Bussey ... 2008-10Todd Byrd ... 1990Campbell ... 2000Miller Castle ... 1987-90Billy Chaffin ... 1993Will Childress ... 2004-06Clay Christian ... 2007John Clark ... 1993Brian Clark ... 1989Eric Clark ... 1988Curtis Clayborne ... 1986Jeff Cochran ... 1987Duncan Cockerille ... 2000Chris Codemo ... 2006Ben Coffman ... 2012Scott Cole ... 2008-09,11Tobby Converse ... 1983Steve Cooley ... 1997Ryan Couch ... 1999Jonathon Cox ... 2010-12Chad Cox ... 1997Robert Cox ... 2003-04Chris Craft ... 1993Jamie Creech ... 1985Paul Creech ... 2010-11Bryan Creed ... 2003Ryan Crosby ... 2010-12Hector Cruz ... 2001Jace Cuje ... 1984-87Jason Culbertson ... 2000-03Mike Culpepper ... 1992-93

Kevin Dalton ... 1998-00Steve Dalton ... 1996-98Tony Davis ... 1986Chris Davis ... 1993Keith Davis ... 2005-06Mark Davis ... 2000-02Corey Day ... 2002Grayson Deal ... 2004Todd Dean ... 1989-92Juan Dominguez ... 2012Josh Duffy ... 2002-05Matt Duffy ... 2008-09Tim Duncan ... 1991Mike Elliott ... 2005-06Travis Fannon ... 2004Greg Fantom ... 1996-97Les Farrar ... 1985-86Alex Feemster ... 2010-11Jonathon Fields ... 1999Brandon Fletcher ... 2012Billy Fox ... 2007-08,10-11Mark Francisco ... 1989-92R.L. Franklin ... 1988Seth Frisby ... 2007-09Matt Fulcher ... 2003Brock Funk ... 2005-08Gabrielson ... 1984Freddy Garay ... 2012Charlie Gibbons ... 1986Gibson ... 1984David Gibson ... 1990-91Jeff Gilliam ... 1989-90Tom Gilliland ... 1983-84Garvin Gollie ... 1991Carter Greenwell ... 2011Jeff Gregory ... 1987Robert Griffin ... 2001Josh Guizar ... 2010-12Robert Hagy ... 1997-98Dusty Haigler ... 2009-10Dan Haley ... 1987,89Adam Hall ... 2004Chaz Hall ... 2010-12Kenny Hall ... 1991Matt Hall ... 2005-08Mark Hall ... 1987Scott Hall ... 1991-93Seth Hall ... 1999-02Israel Hamilton ... 1999Jeff Harding ... 1991-93Joey Harris ... 1993,96Mike Harvey ... 1986Andy Hawkins ... 1996-98,10Jonathon Hawkins ... 2009-10Bryan Hawks ... 1996Bryan Head ... 1996-98Bill Henry ... 1985James Hensley ... 2005Bill Higgins ... 1988-90Dallas Hileman ... 2012Chris Hill ... 1996,98-99Kenny Hill ... 2000Travis Hilton ... 1999-01Frank Hodges ... 1983-84Hodnett ... 1983Rick Holland ... 1988Brandon Horton ... 2005-06,08Mike Hoskins ... 1983Steve Hubbard Jr. ... 1988Adam Hubner ... 1996-97Brett Hylton ... 2010-12Travis Hylton ... 2002Tim Iddings ... 1997,99Ross Jarzynk ... 2012John Jenkins ... 1996-97

Kirk Jennings ... 2009,11-12Lawrence Jervis ... 1983Steve Jessee ... 1988-90Guy Johnston ... 1990-93Dan Jones ... 1992A. Jones ... 1985David Jones ... 2005-08Mike Jones ... 1998-00,02Taylor Jones ... 2010-11Jonathon Jordan ... 1998-99,01Josh Joseph ... 2009-11Kanode ... 2009-10Marcus Kilgore ... 1992-93X Kilgore ... 1983Brian King ... 2010-12Nathan Kiser ... 2004-06Drew Kiser ... 1992Jeff Kite ... 1987Jorge Laboy ... 2005-08Freddie Lamb ... 1992Preston Landes ... 2007-08Mike Lang ... 2006-09Tim Largen ... 1988-89Mark Laster ... 1986Brent Lawson ... 1991Donnie Lee ... 1987Erik Lemley ... 2003-06Mike Lieberman ... 1990-91Ty Lighton ... 2012Logan Limburg ... 2007-08Lineberry ... 1983-84Little ... 2001David Lockhart ... 1991-92A.J. Lucadamo ... 2004Brett Maggard ... 1998Jon Malene ... 2004-05Jamie Mann ... 1996Brandon Marshall ... 2009Mike Martin ... 1996-97Chip Martin ... 1987Mike Martin ... 1993Josh Massie ... 2011-12Jason Matlock ... 2002-05Montey Matthews ... 1997-99Mason Mays ... 2011-12CJ McAndrews ... 2012McCowan ... 2002Tommy McGuire ... 1996-99Chris McReynolds ... 2005-06Steve Meade ... 1988-89Tommy Meier ... 2010-12Nelson Metheney ... 1991-93Boo Miller ... 1993Hix Miller ... 2005Chris Mitchell ... 1991Monte Montgomery ... 1992-93Will Mooney ... 2002-03Albert Moseley ... 2007Ott Mullins ... 1986Matt Murphy ... 2012David Myers ... 2006Will Nance ... 2005Doug Napier ... 1998-99Jamie Napier ... 2000Edwin Narvaez ... 2006-09Jeff Needham ... 1996-98Jeff Nicholson ... 1990Justin Nixon ... 2002-05Courtney Nowlin ... 2002-05Morgan O'Quinn ... 2002-03Ogle ... 2001Adam Osborne ... 2002Jay Osborne ... 2007Adam Osbourn ... 2003Bo Owens ... 1988-90

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Tim Owens ... 1984-85Jonathon Painter ... 2008Thad Patrick ... 2000Ian Patterson ... 1991-93Ricky Patton ... 1993R.W. Payne ... 2012Jon Pedergast ... 1989J.K. Perkins ... 1987-90Bryan Pfeiffer ... 2006Shayne Phillips ... 1996Brad Philpott ... 2003-04Derrick Phipps ... 1999-01Scott Prater ... 1998Jerry Price ... 1988Steven Proctor ... 2004Barry Puckett ... 1991-92Seth Radcliff ... 2007-09Josh Radford ... 2012Carlos Ramos ... 2003-06Scott Rasnick ... 1986John Raynor ... 1988-91Jon Reed ... 2004,06Brandon Regan ... 2002Matt Reisinger ... 2009Rhoton ... 1983Nick Richards ... 2003-04Cedric Richardson ... 2004-05Brad Ricker ... 2008-11Rife ... 2001Chris Riffe ... 1996Luis Roa ... 2008-11Brad Robbins ... 2007-10Brad Robinson ... 1997-00Alfredo Rodriquez ... 1996-98Nick Roman ... 1989-90Manuel Romero ... 2009Tony Roop ... 1996-97Chris Russell ... 1983,85Clay Salyer ... 2002-06J. Salyers ... 1987Jody Salyers ... 1996-98Jody Salyers ... 1992-93Daniel Sanders ... 2011Josh Scarbrough ... 1999-02Chad Shaffner ... 1998-00Shea ... 1984David Shelton ... 1989-92Brad Shephard ... 1998-99Tim Shephard ... 1997-99Andrew Short ... 2001Andrew Shortt ... 2002-04Mike Showalter ... 1990Matt Sinnes ... 2007Travis Skeens ... 1998Skoranski ... 2007-10Slayer ... 2006Preston Smith ... 2011Chris Smith ... 2009,11-12Chris Smith ... 2010J.T. Smith ... 2001P. Smith ... 2008-10Souhrada ... 1983Todd Southern ... 1986Brian Spain ... 2000Dustin Sparks ... 2012George Spicer ... 1983-84Joe Stallard ... 1984-85Robbie Stinson ... 2004Lance Stoots ... 1993Alan Stoupa ... 2007-09Bo Stuart ... 1983-84Lynn Sturgill ... 1985-88Nick Sturgill ... 1992Matt Sturgill ... 1987Steve Sumner ... 1996,98

Jon Swinson ... 2002Jerry Tarr ... 1987-88Chris Tenney ... 2003,05Nick Thomas ... 2001Thompson ... 2009-10Matt Thrift ... 2003Bobby Tiller ... 1984-87Shaun Trent ... 2002-03Jimmy Turner ... 1996-97Steve Tyler ... 1999-02B.J. Veronee ... 2004Josh Verts ... 2006-08Justin Vipperman ... 1999Ryan Walker ... 2011Matt Walton ... 2000-02Ryan Ward ... 2010-12Travis Weaver ... 2012Mike West ... 1984-85Ryan Wheatley ... 1997Ryan Whitaker ... 1985Mike White ... 1987-90Z. White ... 1983Robert Whitt ... 1998-01Ron Whitten ... 1983-84,86Williams ... 2003Justin Wilson ... 2011-12Jeremy Wright ... 2003,06-07Justin Wyatt ... 2002-05Wymer ... 1983

Baseball Players and Coaches in the UVa-Wise

Athletic Hall of Fame

NameBill Higgins 1998

Lester Moore 1999

Ray Spenilla 1999

Mike White 2000

Brian Blanton 2001

Nelson Metheney 2009

Bob Sage 2012

YearInducted


RadioWAXM-FM (Norton/Big Stone Gap, Va.) (276) 679-1901 / (276) 679-1198

WDIC-FM (Clinchco/Haysi/Clintwood)(276)835-8626

WNVA-FM/AM (Norton/Wise/Coeburn)(276)328-2244

The Virginia News Network (Richmond, Va.) (800) 768-6397 / (804) 697-6649

TelevisionWCYB-TV5 (NBC) Bristol, Va. (276) 645-1500 / (276) 645-1554

WJHL-TV 11 (CBS) Johnson City, Tenn. (423) 434-4505 / (423) 926-9080

WYMT-TV 57 (CBS) Hazard, Ky. (606) 436-5757 / (606) 439-3760

WDBJ-TV 7 (CBS) Roanoke, Va. (800) 777-1251 / (540) 343-7269

WSLS-TV 10 (NBC) Roanoke, Va. (540) 981-9110 / (540) 343-2059

Heritage TV Norton, Va. (276) 679-1260 / (276) 679-1258

ARC TV Norton, Va. (276) 679-4000 / (276) 679-4021

UVa-Wise TV Channel 55 Wise, Va. (276) 328-0312

Covering the CavaliersThis publication has been produced in part to assist media members in

covering the UVa-Wise baseball team. Should you need further assistance, please contact Sports Information Director Darrell-Dingus Ely at (276) 328-0188. The Sports Information Office is located at 203 Greear Gym, 1 College Ave., Wise, VA 24293. The fax number is (276) 376-4505.

Press and Photo CoverageDue to limitations in the space of the press facilities, it is best to contact

the Sports Information Office if a working seat in the press box is needed. Every attempt will be made to accommodate all media. Those visiting the facility for a radio broadcast will be provided with a power outlet and a seat to broadcast. The guest will be required to have blue tooth technology for the broadcast. A space in adjacent Greear Gymnasium will be provided for those filing a story on the game.

Weekly and Post-Game InterviewsMedia interviews with coaches and any member of the UVa-Wise

baseball team may be arranged through the sports information office. Coaches will be available to the media following the game immediately after completing their network radio commitments. Members of the baseball team will be made available at the conclusion of the game or at the end of game two of a double header.

Newspapers The Coalfield Progress 725 Park AvenueNorton, VA 24273Phone: (276) 679-1101 / Fax: (276) 679-5922 The Bristol Herald Courier P.O. Box 609Bristol, VA 24203(800) 326-2516 / (276) 669-3696 The Kingsport Times-News P.O. Box 479Kingsport, TN 37662(800) 251-0328 / (423) 392-1385 Associated Press700 E. Main Street, Suite 1380Richmond VA 23219-2684 (804) 643-6646 / (804) 643-6223 The Post P.O. Box 250Big Stone Gap, VA 24219(276) 523-1141 The Dickenson Star P.O. Box 707Clintwood, VA 24228(276) 926-8816 / (276) 926-8827 The Roanoke Times 201 West Campbell AvenueRoanoke, VA 24011(800) 346-1234 / (540) 981-3392 The Richmond Times-Dispatch 401 3rd StreetRichmond, VA 24022(800) 488-1885 / (804) 775-8085 The Charlottesville Daily Progress P.O. Box 9030Charlottesville, VA 22906(804) 978-7200 / (804) 978-7252

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Darrell-Dingus Ely is in his third year as the sports information director at his alma mater. An avid supporter of UVa-Wise Athletics, Ely began his tenure in the department as a volunteer assistant in 2007. A year later, Ely accepted a position as a student assistant where he assisted the department in keeping statistical information, game releases, game previews, audio broadcasts and website development. In 2009, he was again promoted, this time to the assistant sports information director position. In that role, Ely served as the school’s main media contact for baseball, golf, men’s cross country, women’s cross country, men’s tennis, and women’s tennis.

A year later, he was promoted to the sports information director position. While serving as the SID, Ely has increased the exposure of UVa-Wise athletes. In the spring of 2010, he wrote two feature stories, one on Brad Robbins, the school’s all-time home run leader in baseball and one on Lauren Snead, the school’s all-time leader in wins for the sport of softball. Each feature story was published nationally on the NAIA website and appeared in various newspapers across the state.

During his tenure, the school has also increased audio and video webcasts of Cavalier Athletics. The 2011-2012 school year ended with UVa-Wise broadcasting all football games while all conference games were broadcasted for baseball along with men’s and women’s basketball. To date, the school also broadcasts all home volleyball matches online.

A year ago, the SID successfully promoted “The Play” as UVa-Wise’s dramatic 33-30 football victory over Emory and Henry won Geico Sports Player of The Year honors. “The Play” was also seen on various national and local networks and websites including CBS, ESPN, and sportsillustrated.com. In 2012, the department also earned a publication award for the writing and design of the school’s baseball media guide.

Ely is a December 2009 graduate of UVa-Wise where he obtained a bachelor’s of arts degree in government with a concentration in political science. The Big Stone Gap, Va. native is currently pursuing a master’s degree in education with a concentration in sport leadership from Virginia Commonwealth University. Ely and his wife Miranda live in Wise, Va.

Assistant Sport Info. DirectorMark Dixon Jr.

Mark Dixon Jr. is in his first season as the assistant sports information director at UVa-Wise. The Charles City, Va. native graduated from UVa-Wise in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in communications with a minor in business administration. While a student, Dixon served as an intern in the David J. Prior Convocation Center.In that role, he oversaw game day operations for the sports of basketball and volleyball while also assisting in stage construction and setup for other events in the center. In addition, he also worked at a local radio station where he co-hosted a daily sports talk show discussing local and national sports while also working in radio production.

In his current capacity, Dixon will assist in the day to day operations of the sports information department, where he will produce game day articles, keep statistical data, update the school’s athletic website, and oversee game day operations for various sports.

The assistant sports information director also serves as the assistant to the director of the David J. Prior Convocation Center. Dixon lives in Wise, Va.

Sports Information DirectorDarrell-Dingus Ely Office: 276-328-0188Fax: 276-376-4505Email: [email protected]


Athletic CoachesKaren Bitter, Softball

Karen Bitter is in her second season at the helm of the UVa-Wise softball program. A year ago, Bitter’s squad finished the season 23-32 after being eliminated in the third game of the 2012 Mid-South Softball Tournament. Bitter’s inaugural season was highlighted by a victory over nationally ranked Georgetown College in the opening round of the conference tournament in addition to having three student-

athletes named to the All-Mid-South team at the conclusion of the regular season. Sophomore Sarah Wiltshire also established three new single season records under Bitter’s direction in 2012.

Bitter came to UVa-Wise following a successful stint at NCAA Division II member institution Chowan University, where she served as the pitching coach for three seasons. A Virginia native, Bitter was a member of one of the most successful coaching staffs at the Division II level, with the Chowan softball team piling up 30-win seasons in her final two seasons as the pitching coach while also capturing two CIAA divisional titles.

Bitter is no stranger to success, whether it is in the dugout or on the mound. The former pitcher began her career at Tabb High School in Yorktown, Va., where she caught the eye of the coaches at Shepherd College. Bitter became the most accomplished pitcher in Shepherd College softball history, and is still the holder of several single-season and career school records. After completing her softball career, Bitter joined the coaching staff at Washington College in Maryland, serving as a graduate assistant. After her stint at Washington College, she joined the Chowan staff as a pitching coach before the 2009 season where she remained until accepting the UVa-Wise job.

The coach and her husband, Nick, live in Big Stone Gap, Va. The couple has a newborn daughter, Riley.

Lee Clark, Men’s Basketball This season will mark the 17th season for

Lee Clark as head men’s basketball coach at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise. Throughout his tenure, the veteran coach has been apart of the most successful stretch of Cavalier Basketball.

Last season, UVa-Wise improved on its Mid-South Conference record, the Cavaliers finished with victories over three Top 25 opponents and won six games in the

competitive league.This year, Clark will count on veteran leadership and experience to

build upon last year’s season, returning two starters, while welcoming a very talented group of freshman to the UVa-Wise program.

The 17th-year head coach holds the most career men’s basketball coaching victories with 198 wins.

Twice, Clark has led the Cavaliers to the national tournament; most recently, UVa-Wise captured the Appalachian Athletic Conference Tournament crown in 2010 with a dramatic 86-85 over Union College. The team advanced to Point Lookout, Missouri where they fell to Indiana Wesleyan in the opening round of the NAIA Tournament.

Meanwhile, his 2003 squad set a new school record with 24

victories. The team captured the first AAC regular season title in the program’s history while also claiming the conference tournament title.

The team made the first NAIA national tournament appearance in school history where they fell 78-73 to traditional power Cornerstone (IA) University.

Before taking over the UVa-Wise program, Clark was a successful high school coach. In six years, he led Twin Springs High School to four Region D championships and a state title. During his tenure, Clark’s teams tallied an impressive 126-28 record.

Under Clark, Twin Springs netted four 20-win seasons, four VHSL Group A state tournament appearances and three Group A Final Four trips. He was named Region D Coach of the Year for three consecutive seasons and Cumberland District Coach of the Year five consecutive seasons.

Clark earned his bachelor’s degree from UVa-Wise in 1985 and later received his master’s degree in education from Lincoln Memorial University.

Leigh Clark, Women’s GolfLeigh Clark is in her first season at

the reigns of the UVa-Wise women’s golf program. Clark returns to the athletic department, after previously serving as the men’s golf coach, to guide the women’s program in its inaugural season.

“I am excited about the new women’s golf program at UVa-Wise and I am honored to be the coach,” said Clark. “I look forward to the opportunity to work with motivated and talented

young women athletes on and off the golf course.”According to UVa-Wise Athletic Director Danny Sterling, “Leigh

brings a wealth of golf knowledge and a deep commitment to the college to this position. Her focus on putting academics above all else and her belief in the overall development of the Student-Athlete will make the women’s golf program successful. We greatly appreciate Coach Clark taking on the challenge of starting a new program, and fully believe that the young women who are fortunate enough to play for her will be better golfers, students and people.”

The coach and her husband, Mark, have two grown children, Aaron and Anna. The couple live in Wise, Va.

Jim Kelly, Men’s Golf Jim Kelly will enter his fourth season

directing the men’s golf program at UVa-Wise in 2013. A year ago, Kelly’s team hosted the Mid-South Spring Invitational at the Cattails Golf Course at Meadoview in Kingsport, Tennessee. The event marked the first time that UVa-Wise had hosted a conference golf tournament.

Two seasons ago, Kelly saw his team claim the Lonesome Pine Invitational crown to finish

the 2010 fall campaign. The team continued to progress throughout the season as many young golfers improved their individual game under Kelly’s tutelage. As a team, the Cavaliers posted a solid fifth place performance at the Montreat Spring Invitational in mid March.

Prior to coming to UVa-Wise, Kelly coached golf, baseball and

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Athletic Coaches Athletic Trainersfootball during his 17 years working for nearby Powell Valley High School. He also instructed driver’s education and physical education while at Powell Valley. The coach also spent time teaching at Coeburn High and Rye Cove High Schools for seven and nine years apiece.

The UVa-Wise golf director is a graduate of Powell Valley High School. He holds a bachelor’s degree from East Tennessee State University and a master’s degree from Union College. Coach Kelly and his wife Jamie live in nearby Big Stone Gap.

Donald Leech, Men’s and Women’s Cross CountryIn 2013 Donald Leech will enter his fourth

season as the head men’s and women’s cross country coach. Leech, a lifetime runner, assisted the programs in 2009 before accepting the head coaching position in the summer of 2010. During his first season, many of the runners achieved personal best times, and both teams competed well against challenging Mid-South Conference competition. A year ago, both programs saw improvement in training methods

along with increased knowledge of the conditioning required to compete at the Mid-South level. Throughout his life, Leech has participated in various running clubs which furthered his knowledge of cross country training. On campus, he serves as an assistant professor of history where he teaches medieval and early modern european history. Leech earned his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota in 2007.

Dewey Lusk, FootballLusk will begin his third season as the

head coach of the UVa-Wise football program in 2013 following a disappointing 2012 season. After an exciting first year in 2011 finishing 5-6 and coaching one of the most exciting plays in school history, Lusk was unable to build on that momentum. Going 3-8 in 2012, Coach Lusk is looking to make a rebound and get back to his usual winning ways.

In his tenure, Lusk has been known as an offensive mastermind. During his stint as the offensive coordinator, Lusk helped UVa-Wise become one of the most vaunted offensive juggernauts in NAIA football. In 2008, the Cavalier offense finished fourth in the NAIA in scoring offense (41.4 ppg) while finishing second in the nation in pass efficiency (174.9) and total offense (477.5 yds./gm). The Cavs led the Mid-South East in scoring offense, pass efficiency and total offense that season as well. Quarterback Randy Hippeard highlighted the 2008 offensive attack by becoming the first UVa-Wise quarterback to lead the nation in total offense (339.9 yds/gm) and passing yards (330.6 yds/gm)

In 2009, UVa-Wise once again had an outstanding offense and the individual honors continued to roll in. Wide receiver Jason Lovett was named NAIA All-American, while quarterback Brad Robbins, wide receiver Matt Barbour, and lineman Brian Pisani were named Mid-South East All-Conference. As a unit, the Cavaliers found the turf of Carl Smith Stadium to be friendly; the offense produced nearly 30 points per game at home.

In his final season as an assistant, the Cavaliers began implementing

Kristen Salyer, Volleyball In 2012 Kristen Salyer completed her

first season as head coach of her alma mater. With a young team Salyer entered a rebuilding phase and looks to build on the experience and momentum that 2012 brought her and the UVa-Wise Volleyball program.

Prior to accepting the position, the first year head coach served as an assistant under Kendall Rainey after earning Appalachian Athletic Conference and All-Region XII

accolades as a player. Salyer also played an integral role in the school’s most successful volleyball season as she aided UVa-Wise to the Region XII crown and a trip to the NAIA National Tournament in 2007.

“I am thankful for the opportunity to coach this team. I take pride in being an alumnus of UVa-Wise volleyball and love this program”, said Salyer. “We have a great group of players returning and incoming, and I am excited to see them reach their potential. We are coming off of a good performance in the Mid-South tournament in 2011 and a spring semester of hard work. I expect to see this team build from those experiences and continue to move this program forward.”

A Gate City, Va. native, the coach graduated from UVa-Wise in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in health and physical education. Salyer currently lives in Wise, Va.

a new offensive philosophy of balance on the offensive side of the ball. UVa-Wise rushed for almost 1,800 yards that season, their highest single season total since 2007. While the passing totals dropped to an average of 163 yards per game, the rushing total increased to 163 yards per game, the highest total since the Cavs claimed the 2007 Mid-South East title.

The former offensive coordinator came to UVa-Wise after serving 14 years as an assistant coach to the now retired Emory & Henry College head coach Lou Wacker. While at Emory & Henry, Lusk served as the football team’s offensive coordinator in addition to the school’s head baseball coach. On the diamond, Lusk led the Wasps to more victories than any other coach in Emory & Henry history.

Lusk earned his bachelor’s degree from Emory & Henry and master’s degree from Gardner-Webb University, where he also served as an assistant coach. The Christiansburg High School product graduated in 1981.

Coach Lusk is married to Mily Dover of Shelby, NC and they have two children, Gil and Landi.

Danny Rowland, Men’s and Women’s TennisDanny Rowland, who has four times been

named Appalachian Athletic Conference coach of the year, will begin his 20th season as UVa-Wise men’s tennis coach and his 18th as women’s tennis Cavaliers coach when his teams take to the courts in the spring of 2012.

The UVa-Wise women claimed the 2006 AAC tournament title and hosted the NAIA Region XII tournament before falling to event regional winner Indiana-Southeast.

Rowland is a 1984 graduate of then Clinch Valley College. The co-owner of Impressions Inc. resides in Wise, Va.


Kendra Potter, Head Athletic Trainer

Head Athletic Trainer Kendra Potter is in her fifth season as a member of the UVa-Wise athletic training staff. Previously, Potter served four years as an assistant athletic trainer in the department, where she oversaw the training needs of several Cavalier teams.

In her new role, Potter will oversee the training

responsibilities of all 12 inter-collegiate teams at UVa-Wise.The Norton, Va. native started her career locally at UVa-

Wise after graduating Summa Cum Laude with a 3.91 GPA in exercise sport and health education with a concentration in athletic training from Radford University. She earned the Virginia Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (VAHPERD) Outstanding Major in Athletic Training award while at Radford.

Potter gained experience working with the NCAA Division I Highlanders women’s soccer, women’s basketball, softball, and track and field teams during her tenure. She is a BOC certified athletic trainer and holds Virginia licensure in athletic training.

The 2004 John I. Burton High School graduate was third in her class with a 4.041 GPA. Potter was named Virginia High School League Group A Female Athlete of the Year and Lonesome Pine District Female Athlete of the Year. She also earned All-Region D and All-LPD acclaim in basketball, cross country, track and field and volleyball.

Kerri Meadows Assistant Athletic Trainer

Meadows enters her first season as a member of the UVa-Wise athletic training staff.

The Gretna, Va. native recently earned a bachelor’s of science, in athletic training from Radford University. Prior to coming to UVa-Wise, Meadows worked in the

Radford athletic training department where she was in charge of hydration, injury prevention, and procedural rehab for the sports of women’s soccer, baseball, cross country, women’s field hockey, and men’s and women’s indoor track.

The athletic trainer currently lives in Wise, Va.

Sarah Sykes, Director of Strength and Conditioning

Sarah Sykes is in her first year as the Director of Strength and Conditioning here at the college. Last year, she was a physical education instructor and strength and conditioning coach at Virginia Military Institute. Prior to her time at VMI, Coach Sykes was a strength and

conditioning graduate assistant for Virginia Tech Athletics.Sarah received her BS in Human Nutrition, Foods and

Exercise from Virginia Tech in 2008. She lives in Wise with her husband, Tim, who is the new coordinator of the physical education program at the college.

Athletic Trainers


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