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Overland Park, Kansas, Becomes First Home of the College Baseball Hall of Fame

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College Baseball Foundation and Visit Overland Park proudly announce that the College Baseball Hall of Fame will establish its inaugural physical location in Overland Park, Kansas.

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  • OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College Baseball Foundation and Visit Overland Park proudly announce that the College Baseball Hall of Fame will establish its inaugural physical location in Overland Park, Kansas.
  • “Bringing a cultural gem such as the College Baseball Hall of Fame to Overland Park will add to our state’s strong array of top-notch tourist attractions and will provide a solid boost to both the local and state economies.”
    Established in 2004 by the College Baseball Foundation, the College Baseball Hall of Fame is dedicated to celebrating notable accomplishments in college baseball history and inspiring the next generation of players.
  • "Welcoming the College Baseball Hall of Fame to Overland Park marks a historic milestone for our community,” said Warren R. Wilkinson, President & CEO, Visit Overland Park.
  • “I'm excited for the College Baseball Hall of Fame to call Overland Park home and join the community that I love so much.”
    The College Baseball Foundation and Visit Overland Park are not alone in this ambitious venture.

College of DuPage Three-Peat National Champs

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Monday, December 4, 2023

COD wins in 33-29 stunner over Rochester C&TC

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  • Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - December 4, 2023) - College of DuPage Chaparral Football, down 29-26 in the fourth quarter with 1:03 left in the game, pulled off a thrilling late touchdown securing the team's third consecutive National Junior College Athletic Association Division III championship title.
  • Tremendous leadership and to have the presence of mind to stay cool and find Fabian for the game-winning TD is really something.''
  • Chaparral Head Coach Matthew Rahn and his players celebrate their third National Junior College Athletic Association Division III championship after a thrilling late touchdown against the Rochester Community and Technical College Yellowjackets.
  • They know they can compete for a national title at College of DuPage.''

Chaparrals Will Defend NJCAA National Title Crown

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Two-time defending champions face Rochester Community & Technical College in NJCAA Division III Football Championship at the Red Grange Bowl on Dec. 2

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  • 1 all season long in NJCAA non-scholarship play, will defend its national title after leading the division in points (35.5), total offensive yards (4,068) and ranking second in yards/game (369.8).
  • Their only loss came against NJCAA D1 power Iowa Central, and their victories include games against D1 Ellsworth (Iowa) and Georgia Military College.
  • "We're excited for the opportunity to play for the national championship,'' said head coach Matthew Rahn.
  • College of DuPage is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association and National Junior College Athletic Association Region IV .

THE COLLEGE BASEBALL FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES THE 2023 COLLEGE BASEBALL HALL OF FAME CLASS

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Monday, December 11, 2023

Lubbock, Texas, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College Baseball Foundation has announced the names of twelve new members of the College Baseball Hall of Fame.

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  • Lubbock, Texas, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College Baseball Foundation has announced the names of twelve new members of the College Baseball Hall of Fame.
  • The class is comprised of players, coaches, umpires and administrators – all who have contributed to college baseball history at the NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA levels.
  • “Each year when the College Baseball Hall of Fame inductees are announced, it creates a tremendous level of pride and appreciation for those that have given so much to the college game,” said Craig Ramsey, Chair of the College Baseball Foundation Board of Directors.
  • “Inducting the newest Hall of Fame members and celebrating top performers from this past year will officially close out the achievements of the 2023 season.

Chaps Earn Nation's Top Honor for Community College Athletics

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - August 17, 2023) - For the first time in school history, College of DuPage earned the prestigious LEARFIELD Directors' Cup as the top community college athletics program in the nation for 2022-23.

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  • Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - August 17, 2023) - For the first time in school history, College of DuPage earned the prestigious LEARFIELD Directors' Cup as the top community college athletics program in the nation for 2022-23.
  • "Earning this prestigious award is an incredible accomplishment," COD Director of Athletics and Recreation Ryan Kaiser said.
  • COD President Dr. Brian Caputo said the College is proud to stand among this year's high-caliber field of LEARFIELD recipients.
  • The Chaps, which finished second last season, totaled 158 points, finishing ahead of Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester County (148.5) and Suffolk County CC (120.5).

Baseball and Softball NIL Athletes Step Up to the Plate to Join Team Rapsodo

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

The list of stars joining team Rapsodo includes name, image, and likeness (NIL) athletes from top collegiate programs across the country.

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  • The list of stars joining team Rapsodo includes name, image, and likeness (NIL) athletes from top collegiate programs across the country.
  • They won their 48th consecutive game against Clemson on Saturday, the longest winning streak in NCAA D-I Softball History.
  • “Rapsodo technology has really helped me become a better pitcher, and I am glad the Rapsodo team has chosen me as an NIL partner,” May said.
  • I’m grateful the team trusts me to share with my audience how incredible Rapsodo technology is.”
    Wiegman’s Louisville teammate Greg Farone also joins team Rapsodo as an NIL partner.

The Golf Coaches Association of America and Nicklaus Companies Extend Long-term Relationship Recognizing Top NCAA Golfers

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

NORMAN, Okla. and PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) and the Nicklaus Companies, founded by Jack Nicklaus, are extending their successful relationship honoring the top collegiate golfers.

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  • NORMAN, Okla. and PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) and the Nicklaus Companies, founded by Jack Nicklaus, are extending their successful relationship honoring the top collegiate golfers.
  • Under the agreement, the GCAA is licensed to use the trademarked Jack Nicklaus name with the program to honor college golfers.
  • "The Nicklaus Companies is proud to be associated with the GCAA and collegiate golf, which remains a very important part of both the game and the Jack Nicklaus legacy," Howard Milstein, Executive Chairman of the Nicklaus Companies, said.
  • Established in 1958, the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) is the professional organization of men's collegiate golf coaches.

Igniting Change in Women's Sports: AllAthlete's Partnership with Asian Coaches Association Empowering Female Athletes

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Igniting Change in Women's Sports: AllAthlete's Partnership with Asian Coaches Association Empowering Female Athletes

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  • Igniting Change in Women's Sports: AllAthlete's Partnership with Asian Coaches Association Empowering Female Athletes
    AllAthlete is honored to join forces with the Asian Coaches Association, an organization boasting some of the most innovative, driven, and passionate coaches in the industry.
  • The AllAthlete team understands the value of giving attention to minority and disadvantaged athletes across all sports.
  • By partnering with the Asian Coaches Association, AllAthlete reinforces its steadfast commitment to empowering athletes of all genders and elevating underrepresented sports.
  • Steve Yang, Vice President of the Asian Coaches Association, praised AllAthlete's efforts to improve gender equity in college sports visibility.

Kalamazoo Valley Community College Basketball Teams End Season As Conference Champions

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

KALAMAZOO, Mich., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Kalamazoo Valley Community College basketball program finished the season on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at Glen Oaks Community College as conference champions. The men's and women's teams arrived both being No. 1 in the conference, and in the end, the women prevailed against GOCC with a final score of 84-69 and the men with a final score of 85-79.

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  • KALAMAZOO, Mich., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Kalamazoo Valley Community College basketball program finished the season on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at Glen Oaks Community College as conference champions.
  • With this win, the women earned the distinction of being the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) Western Conference Champions for the 2022-23 academic year.
  • Head Coach Jim Horn's team will next compete on March 4 at 3 p.m. against Bay College in the MCCAA Championship Tournament hosted by the Eastern Conference Champion, Henry Ford Community College.
  • Head Coach Felicia Thomas' team will next compete on March 4 at 3 p.m. against Mid-Michigan Community College in the MCCAA Championship Tournament hosted by Mott Community College.

Rapsodo Partners with Prospect League as the Exclusive In-Game Data Provider

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

As the new exclusive in-game data provider for the league, Rapsodo will equip all Prospect League stadiums with Rapsodo Stadium™ , its new in-game system that provides live data for baseball teams.

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  • As the new exclusive in-game data provider for the league, Rapsodo will equip all Prospect League stadiums with Rapsodo Stadium™ , its new in-game system that provides live data for baseball teams.
  • All 17 Prospect League teams will be using Rapsodo Stadium™ during the 2023 Prospect League season, which begins May 31.
  • "We're extremely excited to partner with the Prospect League by becoming their exclusive in-game data and technology provider,” Rapsodo Director of Diamond Sports Scott Siebers said.
  • “The Prospect League is excited about this game-changing partnership with Rapsodo Stadium™,” Prospect League Commissioner David Brauer said.