Head Coach: Mark Hollenhorst

320-308-5120

Office: 1-420

Conference: Minnesota Community College Conference

Practice Site: Whitney Fields (C-2)

Home Field: Joe Faber Field

SCTC Squad Doubles up Alumni 12-6

The SCTC baseball team used a hot start to beat the alumni team 12-6 on a hot and muggy Saturday afternoon. A crowd of approximately 50 watched the current squad string three singles in the first inning and three doubles and two walks in the second inning to jump out to a 7-0 lead. The alumni battled back to score a run in the fourth, three in the fifth and two in the sixth to pull within one run. The current squad answered with five runs in the final two innings to put the game away.

For the alumni, nine pitchers took the mound allowing 9 earned runs on 12 hits. Craig Hern struck out all three batters he faced. Justin Butkofski and Dave Neubauer each had two hits. Pete Froehlich had two RBI’s. Butkofski and Dave Jonas doubled.

For the current squad, Mike Greisgraber, Drew Elness, Dustin Schmaltz and Eric Schoenberg each had two hits. Nine pitchers allowed nine hits and three earned runs.    

Cyclones Finish Second at NJCAA Regionals

In a historic late season run, the Cyclones win their last four regular season games to qualify for the MCCC State Tournament; win 2 of three at the state tournament to qualify for Regional play; and win three games at the regional tournament before falling in the championship round.

"They just started playing sound defensive baseball and having patient, quality plate appearances. It was a great run, played by a great group of kids" . . . .Coach Mark Hollenhorst

Jonas, Beier, Danielson, and Jansen Receive Post Season Honors

Dave Jonas, a sophomore catcher from ROCORI High School, was named to the MCCC Central Division, the MCCC All Conference and the NJCAA Region XIII Teams. Recognized by his peers as an outstanding defensive catcher, Jonas hit to a .368 average while leading the team in extra base hits, total bases and slugging percentage.

Chris Beier , a sophomore pitcher/second baseman from Paynesville, received All MCCC Central Division honors. Beier's pitching stats included a 2.25 ERA, 4 wins, 0 losses and 2 saves. Chris finished his career with 8 strong innings in a NJCAA Region XIII second round victory over Fergus Falls.

Lefthanded sophomore pitcher, Blake Danielson, received All MCCC Central Division honors. Danielson, a computer careers student from Buffalo and staff ace, led the Cyclones in innings pitched, strikeouts and finished with four wins against 3 losses. Blake was a solid two year starter for the Cyclones and looks to continue his athletic career at SCSU next fall.

Nate Janson, freshman centerfielder from Pierz, was awarded All MCCC Central Division honors for his outstanding defensive play in centerfield and thievery on the basepaths. Janson threw out five baserunners from his centerfield position while committing just one error in 53 chances. On the basepaths, Nate stole 18 bases in 19 regular season attempts while hitting .355 from his lead off position.

Back to Florida

The coaches and players are excited about their return trip to Florida. This year's destination is Pensacola. You can help the team by participating in their fund raising efforts.

Interested in Playing Baseball?

If you are interested in playing baseball at St. Cloud Technical College, complete and return a player profile sheet to Coach Hollenhorst.

College Facts

• St. Cloud Technical College is the fastest growing two-year college in Minnesota.
• Enrollment has grown over 89% in the past 15 years.
• A two year transferable Associate of Arts degree is now available to enrolled students
• The college faculty are experts in their field, combining skills with industry experience.
• St. Cloud Technical College prides itself on combining small class sizes (24 - 28 students) and hands on training with the latest technology.