Two Panthers sign with Division one
schools
Cameron Bentley, a sophomore outfielder from Kansas
City, Missouri, has committed to play at the University of
Arkansas Little Rock of the Sun Belt Conference. As a
freshman in 2009, Bentley hit .362 with 10 doubles, 3
triples, 3 homeruns, and 40 RBI’s while stealing 25 bases.
Bentley will play under second year head coach Scott
Norwood, who lead Ouachita Baptist University to the NCAA
Division II World Series in 2008.
Brady Adamek, a sophomore pitcher from Buena Vista,
Colorado, has committed to play at Oakland University in
Rochester, Michigan of the Summit Conference. Head Coach
John Musahcio is widely regarded as one of the nation’s top
recruiters and pitching coaches, as well as playing one the
nation’s toughest schedules against teams from the Big 12
and SEC.
Panthers will play on new "Turf" this
spring
The Panthers plan on breaking
ground on November 30 of this year for a brand new turf
infield and backstop. This project is to be done and ready
for January 20. The Panthers will fundraise the entire
amount of money to pay for the artificial surface. The
Panthers have hired
ATG Sports
to build it and lay it. You can check back on the progress
at our photo journal by clicking
here. You can also
read about the project by clicking
here or clicking on the
link to the left called
Turf project.
Doughty is Homerun Derby Champion
Nick Doughty won the homerun
derby on Oct. 23. He is a freshman 1B from Raytown, MO.
2010 Captains selected
By a team vote, the Panthers
selected Ryan Bontrager, a sophomore outfielder from Spring
Hill, KS and Brady Adamek, a sophomore RHP as the captains
for the 2010 season.
Panthers make summer field
improvements
A three part field improvement has been being worked on all
summer at Hudson Field. The first was a new drainage system
for the outfield. It was designed and put in by Irrigation
and Turf. There are 4 large drain lines that run throughout
the field and this was completed in early July. Part 2,
thanks to Clint Isaac and Chanute Manufacturing was
completed in July also. It was the new scoreboard top that
sits 7' by 32' and is available to see in our picture
gallery. Part 3 is in the works and will be done by the time
school starts. That part is 3 different bullseyes, again
donated by Clint Isaac and Chanute Manufacturing, featuring
signs by Bank Of Commerce, Ben Smith and Chanute
Manufacturing.
Deao named Gold
Glove Winner for 2009
The NJCAA
and Rawlings announced its Gold Glove Team for 2009. It
recognizes the BEST DEFENSIVE PLAYER in the nation at all 9
positions. Neosho County's Patrick Deao
was named the 2009 Gold Glove winner in right field. It is
the first such award won by a Panther for defense. Deao is
the season and career holder for assists at Neosho County
with 16 in a year and 22 in a career. Deao will recieve a
beautiful Gold Glove trophy in the near future. Deao was
also named as the Kansas Defensive Player of the Year and
was also a 1st Team All Conference performer for the
Panthers. Deao has signed to continue his career at Missouri
Southern University which participates in the MIAA
conference.
