2012 Baseball News

June 28, 2012
Nagel signs to play baseball for Mountain Lions
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Right-handed pitcher Miles Nagel, has signed to continue his academic and athletic careers with Young Harris College beginning this fall head Coach Rick Robinson announced today.

June 6, 2012
Eighteen Mountain Lions playing in 2012 summer leagues
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. - Eighteen Young Harris College baseball players have spread out across the United States and Canada to play in summer leagues.

May 31, 2012
Atwood named to Capital One NCAA Division II Academic All-America® second team
TOWSON, Md. – Young Harris College’s David Atwood has been named to the Capital One NCAA Division II Academic All-America® Baseball Second Team.

May 4, 2012
Young Harris, King (Tenn.) split doubleheader to end season
BRISTOL, Tenn. – Young Harris College and King (Tenn.) College split a baseball doubleheader Friday (May 4) afternoon at the King College Baseball Complex to wrap up the 2012 season.

May 3, 2012
Tornado gets 4-3 win in 12 innings over Mountain Lions
BRISTOL, Tenn. – Jarrod Payne’s two-out single in the bottom of the 12th inning gave King (Tenn.) College a 4-3 victory over Young Harris College Thursday (May 3) afternoon to open a three-game baseball series at the King College Baseball Complex.

May 3, 2012
Atwood named to Capital One NCAA Division II Academic All-District team
TOWSON, Md. – Young Harris College’s David Atwood has been named to the Capital One NCAA Division II Academic All-District V Baseball First Team.

May 1, 2012
Young Harris inks Cody Ching to play for the Mountain Lions
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Left-handed pitcher Cody Ching has signed to continue his academic and baseball career with Young Harris College beginning this fall head coach Rick Robinson announced today.

April 30, 2012
Mountain Lions sign Donald Frew
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Right-handed pitcher Donald Frew has signed to continue his academic and baseball career with Young Harris College beginning this fall head coach Rick Robinson announced today.

April 27, 2012
Mountain Lions sign Matt Wright for next season
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Left-handed pitcher Matt Wright has signed to continue his academic and baseball career with Young Harris College beginning this fall head coach Rick Robinson announced today.

April 25, 2012
No. 7 Bulldogs hold off Mountain Lions 5-4
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Stephen Branca and Jake Stone each hit two-run homers for Tennessee Wesleyan College, but the Bulldogs had to hold off a furious ninth-inning rally by Young Harris College to preserve a 5-4 baseball victory Wednesday (April 25) evening at Zell B. Miller Field.

April 24, 2012
No. 6 Bulldogs bite Mountain Lions 12-5
ATHENS, Tenn. – Jordan Guida and Jake Stone combined to drive in seven runs as Tennessee Wesleyan College defeated Young Harris College 12-5 in a college baseball game Tuesday (April 24) afternoon at Jack Bowling Field.

April 23, 2012
Mountain Lions ink Aaron Barfield to play baseball
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Young Harris College baseball coach Rick Robinson announced that pitcher Aaron Barfield from Conyers, Ga., has signed to become a Mountain Lion beginning this fall.

April 21, 2012
Atwood helps Mountain Lions complete sweep over Hiwassee
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – David Atwood collected for four hits and drove in three runs as the Young Harris College baseball team completed the weekend sweep over Hiwassee College Saturday (April 21) afternoon with a 5-3 victory at Zell B. Miller Field on Alumni Weekend.

April 20, 2012
Morrow, Bricknell lead Mountain Lions to doubleheader sweep of Tigers
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Young Harris College hit five home runs as the Mountain Lions swept a baseball doubleheader from Hiwassee College Friday (April 20) evening on Alumni Weekend at Zell B. Miller Field.

April 19, 2012
Young Harris adds Parker Nunnally to play baseball
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Young Harris College baseball coach Rick Robinson announced the addition of right-hand pitcher Parker Nunnally for the 2012-13 season.

April 18, 2012
Mountain Lions sign Brad Nassaur to play baseball
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Middle infielder Brad Nassaur from Cumming, Ga., has signed to continue his academic and baseball careers at Young Harris College beginning this fall head coach Rick Robinson announced today.

April 14, 2012
Young Harris sweeps series from Crusaders
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Zeke Gribble’s two-out bases-clearing double to right field in the bottom of the sixth gave Young Harris College baseball team the lead for good as the Mountain Lions defeated Tennessee Temple University 8-5 Saturday (April 14) afternoon at Zell B. Miller Field.

April 13, 2012
Home runs help Mountain Lions sweep Crusaders
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Home runs helped Young Harris College sweep a baseball doubleheader from Tennessee Temple University Friday (April 13) evening at Zell B. Miller Field.

April 10, 2012
Cougars silence Mountain Lion bats in 12-0 shutout
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Columbus State University pitcher Drew Dades hurled a one-hit complete-game victory with 11 strikeouts as the Cougars defeated Young Harris College 12-0 in a college baseball game Tuesday (April 10) evening at Zell B. Miller Field.

April 9, 2012
Mountain Lions dial long distance in 19-7 win over Southern Wesleyan
CENTRAL, S.C. – Young Harris College spotted Southern Wesleyan University an early four-run lead before the Mountain Lions roared back for 19 runs in their final four at-bats as Young Harris defeated the Warriors 19-7 in seven innings Monday (April 9) evening at Dr. Keith Connor Field.

April 4, 2012
Young Harris takes 12-5 victory over Warriors
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Zach Bricknell drove in four runs as Young Harris College defeated Southern Wesleyan University 12-5 in a college baseball game Wednesday (April 4) evening at Zell B. Miller Field.

April 3, 2012
Mountain Lions strike lightning with 10-9 win over Bobcats
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Mike Medori’s two-out single in the bottom of the seventh broke up a tied game as Young Harris College defeated Georgia College 10-9 in a baseball game Tuesday (April 3) evening at Zell B. Miller Field.

April 1, 2012
Young Harris takes series sweep with 18-1 win over Hiwassee
MADISONVILLE, Tenn. – Young Harris College swept the three-game baseball series with Hiwassee College Sunday (April 1) afternoon at Tom Black Field with an 18-1 decision in seven innings.

March 31, 2012
Mountain Lions silence Tigers with two shutouts
MADISONVILLE, Tenn. – Young Harris College swept a baseball doubleheader from Hiwassee College Saturday (March 31) afternoon at Tom Black Field as the Mountain Lions threw back-to-back shutouts.

March 27, 2012
North Greenville thwarts late-inning rally by Mountain Lions 8-7
TIGERVILLE, S.C. – North Greenville University jumped out to a six-run lead, but had to thwart a late-inning rally by Young Harris College to hold on for an 8-7 baseball victory Tuesday (March 27) afternoon at Ashmore Field.

March 26, 2012
Mountain Lions sweep doubleheader from Toccoa Falls
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Young Harris College swept a baseball doubleheader from Toccoa Falls College Monday (March 26) evening at Zell B. Miller Field.

March 23, 2012
Mountain Lions doubleheader with Eagles postponed until Monday
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – The Young Harris College baseball doubleheader against Toccoa Falls College was postponed Friday (March 23) due to rain.

March 21, 2012
Mountain Lions roar past Mars Hill in doubleheader sweep
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Young Harris College collected 22 hits and scored in all but two innings as the Mountain Lions swept a baseball doubleheader from Mars Hill College Wednesday (March 21) evening at Zell B. Miller Field.

March 20, 2012
No. 13 Tusculum takes 10-3 win over Mountain Lions
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. – Cade Stallings led the Tusculum College offense, while the Pioneer bullpen limited Young Harris College to one run over the last eight innings as the 13th-ranked Pioneers defeated the Mountain Lions 10-3 Tuesday (March 20) evening at Pioneer Park.

March 12, 2012
Game suspended due to rain with Mountain Lions leading 4-1
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – The Young Harris College baseball game against Waldorf College Monday (March 12) afternoon at Zell B. Miller Field was suspended after four innings due to rain.

March 11, 2012
Eighteen-hit attack propels Mountain Lions past Crimson Hawks 19-6
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – The Young Harris College baseball team won their fourth consecutive game as the Mountain Lions used an 18-hit attack en route to a 19-6 victory in seven innings over Indiana University of Pennsylvania Sunday (March 11) afternoon at Zell B. Miller Field.

March 10, 2012
Wild finish helps Mountain Lions to two wins at Chad Gassman Classic
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – The Young Harris College baseball team picked up two wins Saturday (March 10) at the Chad Gassman Classic being played at Zell B. Miller Field.

March 5, 2012
Rudnik leads Young Harris past Saint Leo 6-2
SAINT LEO, Fla. – Young Harris College behind the complete-game effort of Josh Rudnik took the finale of its baseball series with Saint Leo University 6-2 Monday (March 5) evening at Southard Stadium.

March 4, 2012
Saint Leo defeats Mountain Lions 18-6
SAINT LEO, Fla. – Anthony Santa and Daniel Torres combined to drive in nine runs as Saint Leo University defeated Young Harris College 18-6 in a college baseball game Sunday (March 4) afternoon at Southard Stadium.

March 3, 2012
Big sixth inning too much as Saint Leo ends Young Harris win streak
SAINT LEO, Fla. – Saint Leo University scored seven runs after two were out in the sixth inning as the Lions snapped Young Harris College’s 11-game winning streak with a 12-9 baseball victory Saturday (March 3) afternoon at Southard Stadium.

February 28, 2012
Young Harris wins wild game over Crusaders 11-10 to win 11th straight
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Young Harris College overcame a five-run deficit and then had to hold on for an 11-10 college baseball victory over North Greenville University Tuesday (Feb. 28) afternoon at Zell B. Miller Field.

February 26, 2012
Win streak reaches 10 as Mountain Lions sweep Cavaliers
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Young Harris College swept both ends of a baseball doubleheader from Montreat College Sunday (Feb. 26) afternoon at Zell B. Miller Field.

February 25, 2012
Mountain Lions extend streak to eight with sweep of Cavaliers
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – The Young Harris College baseball team ran their win streak to eight games as the Mountain Lions swept a doubleheader from Montreat College on a blustery Saturday (Feb. 25) afternoon at Zell B. Miller Field.

February 22, 2012
Mars Hill game rained out
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Young Harris College’s baseball game at Mars Hill College scheduled for Wednesday (Feb. 22) has been postponed due to wet weather.

February 21, 2012
Young Harris slay fourth-ranked Cougars 13-7
COLUMBUS, Ga. – The middle of the Young Harris College lineup banged out 10 hits and drove in six runs as the Mountain Lions slayed No. 4-ranked Columbus State University 13-7 in a college baseball game Tuesday (Feb. 21) afternoon at Ragsdale Field.

February 18, 2012
Bats power Mountain Lions to sweep of Saint Augustine's
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Young Harris College pounded out 29 hits as the Mountain Lions swept their second baseball doubleheader from Saint Augustine’s College in as many days Saturday (Feb. 18) afternoon at Zell B. Miller Field.

February 17, 2012
Schedule altered for this weekend's Saint Augustine's series
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. - Young Harris College head baseball coach Rick Robinson announced changes to this weekend's baseball series against Saint Augustine's College at Zell B. Miller Field.

February 17, 2012
Mountain Lions soar past Falcons in doubleheader sweep
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Young Harris College took both ends of a baseball doubleheader from Saint Augustine’s College Friday (Feb. 17) at Zell B. Miller Field. The Mountain Lions won the opener 7-1 before claiming the second with a 2-0 shutout.

February 14, 2012
Baseball game at Southern Wesleyan postponed
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Young Harris College’s baseball game at Southern Wesleyan University scheduled for Tuesday (Feb. 14) has been postponed due to the expected winter weather expected to hit the area.

February 12, 2012
Rogers leads hit parade as Mountain Lions storm past Tornados 19-8
FLORENCE, S.C. – Trey Rogers had five hits and drove in six runs as Young Harris College defeated King College 19-8 in a college baseball game Sunday (Feb. 12) afternoon at Cormell Field on the final day of the Auddie Brown Classic.

February 11, 2012
Sixth-ranked Patriots gets past Mountain Lions 10-4
FLORENCE, S.C. – Stephen Tarkenton registered three hits, including two two-out hits that drove in three runs, as sixth-ranked Francis Marion University beat Young Harris College 10-4 Saturday (Feb. 11) afternoon on the second day of the Auddie Brown Baseball Classic at Cormell Field.

February 11, 2012
Morrow's pinch-hit homer help Mountain Lions rule King 3-1 in 10 innings
FLORENCE, S.C. – Jack Morrow’s game-winning pinch hit two-run homer in the bottom of the 10th inning to led Young Harris College past King College 3-1 in a college baseball game Saturday (Feb. 11) afternoon on the second day of the Auddie Brown Classic at Cormell Field.

February 10, 2012
Big eighth inning leads Mountain Lions past No. 6 Francis Marion 7-2
FLORENCE, S.C. – Young Harris College scored five unearned runs in the top of the eighth inning as the Mountain Lions upset No. 6-ranked Francis Marion University 7-2 Friday (Feb. 10) afternoon on the first day of the Auddie Brown Classic at Cormell Field.

February 7, 2012
Pioneers spoil Mountain Lions' home opener 12-4
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Aaron Guinn and Cody Coffman combined to drive in seven runs as Tusculum College defeated Young Harris College 12-4 in a college baseball game Tuesday (Feb. 7) afternoon at Zell B. Miller Field.

February 4, 2012
Mountain Lions, No. 10 Florida Southern split doubleheader
LAKELAND, Fla. – Young Harris College used six extra-base hits as the Mountain Lions defeated No. 10 Florida Southern College 6-2 in the first game of a baseball doubleheader Saturday (Feb. 4) afternoon at Henley Field. It the first ranked team that Young Harris has beaten since it moved to NCAA Division II.

February 3, 2012
No. 10 Moccasins rally in ninth for 3-2 victory over Young Harris
LAKELAND, Fla. – No. 10 Florida Southern College scored two unearned runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to escape with a 3-2 victory over Young Harris College in a baseball game Friday (Feb. 3) evening at Henley Field.

February 2, 2012
Mountain Lions open 2012 season at No. 10 Florida Southern
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – The Young Harris College baseball team will open their 2012 season this weekend in Lakeland, Fla., with a three-game series against perennial NCAA Division II power Florida Southern College.

January 10, 2012
Mountain Lions sign Mike Perry
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Young Harris College baseball coach Rick Robinson announced that junior college third baseman Mike Perry has signed to continue his academic and baseball careers at Young Harris beginning in the 2012-2013 year.

December 14, 2011
Baseball team active around community and on campus this fall
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga.- Now that the fall semester has come to a close, it is worth noting the activities of the Young Harris College baseball team and their efforts in and around the local community this fall. Players were involved in a myriad of community activities and engagement opportunities, ranging from birthday bashes at the ball field to guest speaking at local high school FCA meetings.

December 7, 2011
100-inning game huge success: Pinstripe wins in blowout fashion
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga.- Outfielder Zach Bricknell and infielder Mike Medori had huge offensive days to help the pinstripe squad win in blowout fashion over the gray team 52-31 in the annual Young Harris College baseball 100-inning fundraising game.

December 6, 2011
Mountain Lion baseball team helps with Operation Christmas Child
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga.- Last month the Young Harris College baseball team gathered supplies and toys to donate to Operation Christmas Child, a drive sponsored by Samaritan’s Purse to help make Christmas special for boys and girls all over the world.

December 1, 2011
Former Mountain Lion baseball players return for Homecoming Weekend
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga.- Earlier this month during Young Harris College’s Homecoming Weekend, a number of baseball players made a special trip back to the North Georgia mountains to see head coach Rick Robinson, former teammates and reminisce about the good ole days at Zell B. Miller Field.

November 22, 2011
Mountain Lions sign pitcher Eddie Kongquee
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Young Harris College baseball coach Rick Robinson announced that left-handed pitcher Eddie Kongquee has signed to continue his academic and baseball careers at Young Harris beginning in the 2012-2013 year.

November 2, 2011
Former YHC baseball great Nick Markakis earns first Gold Glove
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. - Former Young Harris College baseball player Nick Markakis earned his first Gold Glove award of his career.