The Northeast Texas Community College Eagles Baseball and Softball teams have kicked off their spring seasons. Eagles Softball won their season opener against North Central Texas College 9-6 Saturday. The Eagles defeated NCTC 9-6 on Saturday.
The Eagles collected 11 hits and NCTC 8. Kymber Green earned the win for NTCC.† She pitched four innings, giving up one run, two hits, and striking out two.† Morgan Robinson started the game for NTCC, she pitched three innings, giving up five runs, and six hits. Brittany Baggett, Emily Burogs, Aileen Robles, and Kelsey Naomi each collected multiple hit for the Eagles.† Naomi, Robles, and Burogs all had three hits to lead the Eagles.
?We have some good depth this year, with nine returning sophomores and some great freshman talent. We have everything in place to have a very successful season,? Jessica Keith, NTCC Head Softball Coach, said.
Eagles Baseball split their first doubleheader at Weatherford College. They won the first game 10-1 and lost the second 11-6. They will play four home games this weekend. They kick off against Pratt Community College at 6 p.m. Friday. The Eagles will face Pratt again Saturday at 1 and will wrap up the weekend Sunday against Hutchinson Community College at noon.
?I am excited to be back at Northeast and I?m looking forward to a great spring season. We have some strong talent on the roster and these guys have a lot of heart,? Shane Wedd, NTCC Head Baseball Coach, said. Wedd rejoined the staff this spring after serving as an assistant coach at Sam Houston State for two years. He previously spent three seasons as an assistant coach for the Eagles.
Below is the home schedule for both teams. The public is encouraged to come out and cheer on the Eagles. Game tickets are $5. Entry is free for NTCC students, faculty and staff with ID. Children 5 and under also get in free. Visit ntcceagles.com to keep up with the action all season long.†
Eagles Baseball 2017 Home Schedule
†February
Feb. 10-11, NTCC vs. Pratt CC, 6 pm, 1pm
Feb. 12, NTCC vs. Hutchinson CC, 12 pm
Feb. 21, NTCC vs. TCS Post Grad, 6 pm
Feb. 25, NTCC vs. Arkansas Baptist College, 1 pm
Feb. 28, NTCC vs. Hill College, 2 pm
March
March 2, NTCC vs. Paris JC, 1 pm
March 11, NTCC vs. Navarro, 1 pm
March 16, NTCC vs. Panola, TBD
March 23, NTCC vs. Angelina, 4 pm
March 30, NTCC vs. Bossier Parish CC, 6 pm
April
April 4, NTCC vs. Post Grad, 6 pm
April 6, NTCC vs. Paris JC, 2:30 pm
April 13, NTCC vs. Navarro, TBD
April 22, NTCC vs. Panola, 1 pm
April 29, NTCC vs. Angelina, 2 pm
May
May 6, NTCC vs. Bossier Parish, 1 pm
Eagles Softball 2017 Home Schedule
†February
Feb. 8, NTCC vs. NCTC, 1 pm
Feb. 15, NTCC vs. Hill College, 1 pm
Feb. 23-26, Cross-Over Tourney, TBA
March
March 8, NTCC vs. Tyler Jr. College, 2 pm
March 11, NTCC vs. Navarro, 2 pm
March 25, NTCC vs. Bossier Parish CC, 2 pm
March 27, NTCC vs. Kilgore College, 2 pm
April
April 8, NTCC vs. Trinity Valley CC, 2 pm
April 15, NTCC vs. Paris JC, 2 pm
April 22, NTCC vs. Angelina College, 2 pm
