Headlines:
Several Hornets receive
SSAC Awards. Mark Doll SSAC Pitcher of the Year.
Hornets picked to finish second in SSAC
preseason poll. See
story...
SPSU receives #22 Ranking in preseason NAIA
poll. The Hornets will begin the 2008 season on
February 4th at home versus Covenant College at 1 pm.
Hornets conclude outstanding academic fall
semester. Twenty-one players finished with a 3.0 GPA or better
and the overall team GPA ended at 3.25.
Two Hornets selected in 2007 MLB Draft.
Joe Billick was selected
by the Kansas City Royals in the 19th round as well as
Stephen Flake
in the 34th round by the
Florida Marlins. Both have signed and will be reporting for
short season.
SPSU wins
Southern States Athletic Conference Tournament behind strong
pitching and timely hitting. It took six games and
five days for the Hornets to return to Marietta victorious.
Along the way were victories over Berry college (twice), Lee
University, and Auburn University at Montgomery (twice, one loss).
Four Hornets
receive SSAC Awards as well as Coach Griffin being awarded Coach of
the Year. Joe Billick, Ryan Pearson, and Stephen Flake receive
first team All-Conference selections as well as Scott Morris getting
second team All-Conference.
