2022-23 ICC BASEBALL NEWS

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Will Verdung named MSBCA JUCO Player of the Year
Will Verdung named MSBCA JUCO Player of the Year

Former ICC baseball star Will Verdung was recently named the Mississippi Baseball Coaches Association (MSBCA) Junior College Player of the Year.

Will Verdung drafted by Atlanta Braves
Will Verdung drafted by Atlanta Braves

Itawamba Community College’s Will Verdung of Corinth was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 13th round, 399 overall pick, in the 2023 Major League Baseball Draft Tuesday afternoon.

Verdung selected to NJCAA All-America Second Team
Verdung selected to NJCAA All-America Second Team

Will Verdung was selected to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Second Team on Monday. The Corinth native led the Indians in seven offensive categories with a .389 batting average, .484 on-base percentage, .706 slugging percentage, 70 hits, 65 RBI, 32 walks, and 15 home runs in 49 games during his sophomore season.

Will Verdung selected to All-Region 23 Team
Will Verdung selected to All-Region 23 Team

The postseason awards continue to roll in for Itawamba Community College sophomore Will Verdung of Corinth as he was named to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All-Region 23 Team Tuesday.

ICC baseball has six earn All-MACCC honors
ICC baseball has six earn All-MACCC honors

Six Itawamba Community College baseball players earned All-MACCC honors as the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference (MACCC) announced its baseball postseason awards Tuesday.

Will Verdung named MACCC Baseball Player of the Year
Will Verdung named MACCC Baseball Player of the Year

Itawamba Community College sophomore Will Verdung of Corinth was named Baseball Player of the Year by the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference (MACCC) on Tuesday.

No. 13 Indians fall to No. 5 Pearl River in region elimination game
No. 13 Indians fall to No. 5 Pearl River in region elimination game

No. 13 Itawamba Community College’s season came to a close Wednesday with a 10-1 loss to No. 5 Pearl River Community College at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 23 Tournament.

No. 13 Indians defeat Northeast in region elimination game
No. 13 Indians defeat Northeast in region elimination game

No. 13 Itawamba Community College defeated Northeast Mississippi Community College, 8-2, Tuesday to avoid elimination from the the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 23 Tournament.

No. 13 Indians falls to No. 8 East Central in region opener
No. 13 Indians falls to No. 8 East Central in region opener

In their opening game of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 23 Tournament, No. 13 Itawamba Community College fell to No. 8 East Central, 12-3 in eight innings. 

No. 15 Indians to compete in NJCAA Region 23 Tournament
No. 15 Indians to compete in NJCAA Region 23 Tournament

After a one year absence, Itawamba Community College baseball has advanced to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 23 Championship Tournament that is scheduled to begin May 15.

No. 15 Indians sweep Hinds to advance to regionals
No. 15 Indians sweep Hinds to advance to regionals

In game two of the best-of-three series, No. 15 Itawamba Community College baseball held on to defeat Hinds Community College, 9-8, and advance to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 23 Tournament. 

No. 15 Indians defeat Hinds in game one of playoff series
No. 15 Indians defeat Hinds in game one of playoff series

No. 15 Itawamba Community College baseball opened postseason play with an 8-4 win over Hinds Community College to take a 1-0 series lead.

No. 15 Indians to host Hinds for NJCAA Region 23 best-of-three series
No. 15 Indians to host Hinds for NJCAA Region 23 best-of-three series

No. 15 Itawamba Community College baseball will host Hinds Community College Thursday in the opening round of the NJCAA Region 23 postseason.

No. 18 Indians end regular season with split at Jones
No. 18 Indians end regular season with split at Jones

Itawamba Community College baseball wrapped up the regular season Friday picking up a split with Jones College, winning game one 11-7 and dropping game two, 6-4.

JW Armistead named MACCC Pitcher of the Week
JW Armistead named MACCC Pitcher of the Week

For the second time this season, ICC’s JW Armistead of Mooreville has been named Pitcher of the Week by the MACCC.

No. 18 Indians sweep Northwest
No. 18 Indians sweep Northwest

A big seven RBI days from Jaxin Settlemires (Kossuth) and strong pitching performances propelled Itawamba Community College baseball to a big sweep over Northwest Mississippi Community College Tuesday.