Camouflage Jersey Fundraiser Update

A hearty B2R thank you to everybody that supported the Camouflage Jersey Texas Hold'em Fundraiser on August 24 at the Maryville Country Club.  We raised $1,100.00 towards our $3,000.00 goal.  The B2R is planning another tournament in November.  Stayed tuned for additional details.

The B2R would like to thank the following groups or persons for supporting our fundraising goal:

NW Football

NW Men's Basketball

NW Women's Basketball

NW Golf

NW Tennis

NW Soccer

NW Cheer

NW Baseball

NW Volleyball

NW Missouri Regional Credit Union - Coby Lamb

Clarence Green

Kerry Meyers

Bob Sundell

Jordan Bischel

Cameron Dodd

Ray & Olivia Dennis

 

The B2R also gives a hearty thank you to the local businesses that put-up a flyer to help us spread the word about the event:

 

Kevin Neal State Farm

Sutherlands

Walmart

Hy-Vee

Carson's Sports Grill

Casey's North

Casey's East

Consumer's Oil

Jock's Nitch

Break Time Gas Station

Courthouse

Gray's Truck Stop

Orscheln's

Maryville Country Club

Maryville Community Center

Benelli's Pizzeria

National Guard Armory, Maryville, Missouri

 

Go Cats!!

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NorthwestBearcats.com - Baseball Adds 23 Individuals to Signing Class

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Northwest Missouri State University head baseball coach Darin Loe has announced the signing of 21 true freshmen and two transfers for the 2013-14 academic year.

“I really like the core of older players that we have returning to our program and did not want to cover them up with transfer players,” explained Loe. “I will look for that group to lead this great group of younger players for this year and years to come.

“This class has quality talent and depth and could be the most talented class we have had here at Northwest.”
You can read more by clicking on the hyperlink below:

NorthwestBearcats.com

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TEXAS HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER

TEXAS HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER

TO BENEFIT THE

NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY VARSITY BASEBALL PROGRAM’S

TRIBUTE TO THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES WITH

CAMOUFLAGE JERSEYS IN HONOR OF THE LATE MATT MASON, NORTHWEST ALUMNUS & BASEBALL PLAYER KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN AUGUST 6, 2011

WHEN:       SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2013

SIGN-IN:    5:00PM

TOURNAMENT STARTS: 6:00PM

WHERE:    MARYVILLE COUNTRY CLUB

25867 ICON ROAD

MARYVILLE, MISSOURI 64468

LIGHT REFRESHMENTS & CASH BAR AVAILABLE

HOW MUCH:   $40.00 BUY-IN

TOP 6 FINISHERS CASH

BUY BACKS AVAILABLE

QUESTIONS:    CALL ROBERT RICE

660-582-8285 (WORK)

CAN'T MAKE THE EVENT:MAIL CONTRIBUTION MADE PAYABLE TO NWMSU BASEBALL, TO ROBERT RICE

PO BOX 364

MARYVILLE, MISSOURI 64468

Go Cats!!

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B2R to soon announce drive for camouflage jerseys

Announcement imminent on B2R's drive to acquire alternate camouflage jerseys for the 2014 NCAA season

Maryville, Mo. - The 2014 NCAA Division 2 baseball season is 6 months away from first pitch but the B2R has been developing a plan to acquire permanent camouflage baseball jerseys for the team in honor of the members of the United States Armed Forces, past, present, and future, and to pay tribute to the sacrifices the service members and their families make so our Country can enjoy freedom and our way of life.

In the spring of 2012, 6-7 boosters got together to come up with the funds to acquire a special cotton camouflage uniform top.  The team celebrated the United States Armed Forces with a special color guard consisting of members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion.  The brothers of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sang a special National Anthem and God Bless America.  The tops were only designed to be used one time.  Later, the Northwest football team sported a special camouflage jersey during a home game in the Fall of 2012.  I cannot remember a time when any other varsity team wore camouflage as a uniform before the baseball team did it in the Spring of 2012.  If there was another Northwest varsity team that did so, it was a long time ago.

Its time to make it a permanent thing.

Stay tuned for the exciting announcement.

Go Cats!!
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Breaking News - Huske signs with St. Joseph Mustangs, may start tonite's game

The B2R has confirmed Northwest's starting short stop has signed to play for the St. Joseph Mustangs during the 2013 season and will appear at tonight's game versus the Sedalia Bombers on June 22, 2013, at 7pm.  Fittingly, tonight's game will be a salute to Northwest Missouri State University and a huge crowd is expected.

Brandon Huske made the most of his opportunity after transferring to Northwest from St. Charles Community College for the 2012-2013 academic year.  Huske's glove work quickly earned him the starting short stop job in the 2013 NCAA regular season.  In 2013, Huske started all 49 games, batted .280, but broke the school's single season record for walks (45), had an additional 11 times he was hit by a pitch, for an amazing .467 on-base percentage.

Good luck to Brandon and Go Cats!!
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Cameron Bedard to be assistant coach of Long Beach Legends of SCCBL

Cameron Bedard recently completed an outstanding collegiate career with Northwest Missouri State University.  Cameron has since signed on as an assistant coach with the Long Beach Legends of the Southern California Collegiate Baseball League for the 2013 season.  So far in 2013, Long Beach is in first place of the SCCBL with a 17-6 overall record, a 6-0 conference record, and a .739 winning percentage.  As a team, Long Beach is batting .307, slugging .372, on-base percentage .408, a fielding percentage of .957, and an ERA 2.79.

Good luck to Coach Cam and his Long Beach Legends.

Go Cats!!
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Jacob Raffaele signs minor league contract with Intercounty Baseball League, London Majors

First time on the mound. Former Bearcat Pitcher Earns Save in Minor League Debut

It did not take former, Bearcat Jacob Raffaele long to find out if what he wanted was what he bargained for with his first appearance for the London Majors in Canada's, Intercounty Baseball League. With the lead going into the eighth inning against the undefeated, league leading Brantford Red Sox, Raffaele debuted by entering the 8th inning and finishing the ninth earning the save and a 6-4 win for the Majors.

After arriving late to miss the first couple of games for the Majors, Raffaele arrived in time to complete one practice with the Majors and attend the home opener last Friday. The Majors must have liked what they saw because he quickly was inserted against the five time, consecutive defending league champions, Red Sox with a 5-2 lead going into the eighth inning. Throwing 27 pitches, 17 for strikes and scattering 4 singles over two innings, Raffaele allowed 1 earned run with no walks evening the Majors record to 2-2. "I was nervous as all get out with a new team, new surroundings and facing the best team in the IBL, but I know I can pitch against anyone if I pitch ahead, locate down and change speeds," Raffaele stated. The former Bearcat is schedule to be given a start next week for the Majors. Raffaele commented, "I do not care where or when the coaching staff pitches me, I just want a chance and compete to help our team win ballgames."

Canada's Intercounty Baseball Minor League is rich in history, dating back over 90 years. The IBL has been in existence longer than the NFL or NBA. Today, the IBL fields eight teams throughout Southern Ontario showcasing some of the top independent minor league talent. The London Majors were founded in 1925, and are based in London, Ontario. They play their home games at the 5,200 seat Labatt Memorial Park. The Majors are nine time IBL Champions.

To date, Jacob has appeared in 6 games, has a 2-0 record, 1 start, 3.30 ERA, 1 save, 16.1 innings pitched, 13 strike-outs, and 5 walks.  Jacob's 13 strike-outs is good for 3rd on the team.  The London Majors are currently 11-6, good for 4.5 games back from first place.

You can follow Jacob and the London Majors by clicking on the link below:

http://londonmajors.pointstreaksites.com/view/londonmajors/home-page-281

Good luck to Jacob and his professional career.

Go Cats!!
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