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American River College third baseman Richie Anderson (Marysville) has signed a National Letter of Intent with Armstrong Atlantic University in Savannah, Georgia head baseball coach Doug Jumelet announced. �I think this is a great fit for both Richie and for Armstrong Atlantic. Their head coach Joe Roberts is a hall of fame coach and the President of the American Baseball Coaches Association. He is a very well respected coach who has turned out very good teams, several major league players, and most importantly outstanding young men and members of society.� Armstrong Atlantic is a top 25 Division 2 university with very rigorous admissions standards. The Beavers have had only one other player go to Armstrong, Mark Harvey (Oakmont) in 1994. �We have been trying for years to get a good quality player with the grades to go play there and it finally worked out. Richie has a lot of talent and will fit in nicely with Coach Roberts, whom I respect very much.�

American River College sophomore Cachot Duncan (Woodland) has signed a National Letter of Intent (NLI) to play for New Mexico Highlands University next season. �I am very happy for Cachot to get this opportunity. He is a great person who will represent us well down there. We have had several players play for Coach Jones and I think Cachot will be able to reach his potential down there�, says head coach Doug Jumelet. New Mexico Highlands head coach Steve Jones was a longtime assistant at U.C. Davis and his pitching coach John Bentley has spent time coaching at Shasta College and Lassen College as the head coach.

Sophomore left-handed pitcher Dylan Chavez (Pleasant Grove) was drafted in the 32^nd round by the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. Chavez started 10 games for the Beavers this season and was 2^nd on the team in ERA. He has signed a letter of intent to play for the University of Mississippi next season.

�We are very happy for Dylan to get drafted this year and hopefully whatever he wants to do works out for him. He has the scholarship to "Ole Miss" and I know the Twins are very interested in signing him so he has options which is a good thing�, said Head Coach Doug Jumelet.

Chavez is the first Beaver taken in the draft since Jeff Lease (Oakmont) and Mark Lincoln (Casa Roble) were drafted in 2008.

Sophomore Mike Keegan (Mira Loma) made the All-Big 8 Conference 1^st team as a utility player on Wednesday night. Keegan was 2^nd in the league in batting average at .392 and 2^nd in doubles with 8. He played LF and caught for the Beavers.

�I am very happy for Mike. He has come a long way since his time at Mira Loma and we knew he could be really good. His work ethic and character allowed him to become a very good player at this level and will allow him to have success at the next level and in life. He really deserved this�, said Head Coach Doug Jumelet.

Craig Meredith (Jesuit)was named to the All-Big 8 Conference 2^nd team for the 2^nd year in a row as an infielder. Meredith played mostly 2B last year and started all but one game at SS this year. He hit .303 in conference play and was 6^th in the league with 6 doubles. �Craig had another solid year, and like I have been saying, he did everything well this year. Another outstanding person, he has a bright future ahead of him and I have really enjoyed being around him. He will really be missed.�

Also earning honorable mention from American River College were OF Ryan Dettman (Del Campo) and 1B (Lydell Moseby). Both players are sophomores.

American River College sophomore catcher Nick Cesario (Oakmont) has signed an athletic scholarship with Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri, head baseball coach Doug Jumelet announced. Cesario was a two-year starter for the Beavers who was named Big 8 Conference honorable mention in 2010 after his freshman year. �Nick had an outstanding freshman year and a solid sophomore season for us, and I think that he will do well out there. Coach Chris Terry is doing a good job and he is a Sacramento guy, having played at Cosumnes River College. We have had several players go out there and do very well and I think Nick will do the same. He has been a solid catcher in the best conference in the state for two years and that should really help him out�, said Coach Jumelet. Culver-Stockton is currently 24-4 in the Heartland of America Conference.

American River College lost 6-5 at host Sacramento City College on Tuesday. This was the Beavers 3^rd loss in three games to Panthers starter Kyle DeVore. Sophomore DH Mike Keegan (Mira Loma) had a great day, going 4x5 with an RBI in each of his first four at-bats. He hit his team leading 10^th double in the 1^st inning to score CF Greg Harris (Advanced Paths), who had singled to lead off the game. The Beavers will host the Panther on Thursday at 2:30, then will conclude the 2011 season at home on Friday in a make-up game against Modesto J.C. at 2:30 p.m.

BEAVERS STILL CANT FIND CLUTCH HIT, LOSE 4-2

American River College began Spring Break this week with a fine pitching performance by RHP Pete Perez (River City), who went 8 innings, allowing 4 runs while striking out 5. The offense however was not able to overcome another strong outing from Delta sophomore Kyle Hassna, who went 8 2/3, allowing 2 runs on 6 hits. 2B Nick Paine (Jesuit) had an RBI double in the 9^th to score RF Ryan Dettman (Del Campo) but the Beavers could not get any closer. They threatened in the 4^th when Dettman laced a 1 out single to center, then stole second. C Mike Keegan (Mira Loma) then drilled a single to center, but Dettman was held at 3^rd. 1B Lydell Moseby (Granite Bay) then hit a 3-1 pitch right at the SS for an inning ending double play. A.R.C. also had a runner on 2^nd in the 5^th inning with one out after SS Craig Meredith (Jesuit) singled home DH Wyatt Moreland (Woodland), but could not score Meredith from second after he stole the bag. The Beavers continue on Spring Break on Thursday when they travel to Modesto JC to play at 2:30 p.m.

American River College finally got some offensive output, scoring 9 runs against Sierra College on Thursday. The Beavers scored 2 in the first inning and eventually had the lead up to 9-1 in the 8^th inning before Sierra scored again to make the game close. The Beavers stole a season high 8 bases in the game, three by LF Spencer Williams (Oakmont). LHP Dylan Chavez (Pleasant Grove) threw very well, limiting the Wolverines to one run on four hits through 7 innings of work. He struck out four. The Beavers travel to Delta College on Saturday at 1:00 p.m.

American River College fell to #1 ranked Diablo Valley College 4-1 on Friday, but still managed to win the season series two games to one. LHP Austin Palmer (Folsom) allowed just five hits in seven innings of work, but two of the runs that scored reached base via walk and hit batsmen. Each team struggled to find base hits with the wind blowing in. A.R.C. got two hits in the first inning but could not score, then did not get another hit until the 8^th when SS Craig Meredith (Jesuit) singled through the left side. 3B Richie Anderson (Marysville) hit his first collegiate home run with one out in the 9^th inning. The Beavers have four game again next week, with home games on Tuesday and Wednesday at 2:30, then on the road Thursday and Saturday.

American River College mounted another dramatic comeback victory at Beaver Field Thursday, scoring 3 runs in the 9^th to down #1 ranked Diablo Valley College 4-3. The Beavers have won the first two games of the 3 game series from the Vikings. DVC scored in the top of the 3^rd to take a 1-0 lead but the Beavers answered in the bottom half as RF Ryan Dettman (Del Campo) singled in CF Greg Harris (Advanced Paths). DVC score in the 5^th and in the 8^th to take a 3-1 lead off of starter Dylan Chavez (Pleasant Grove) who pitched well but received no decision. 1B Lydell Moseby (Granite Bay) led off the 9^th with a double, then was driven home by another double from 3B Richie Anderson (Marysville). C Nick Cesario (Oakmont) singled to score pinch runner Cameron Gordon (Rocklin) to tie the game. DH Nick Paine (Jesuit) then singled for his first hit of the game. 2B Brad Routh (Napa Montgomery) hit into a 6-4-3 double play which looked like it would kill the rally with the score tied but pinch runner Spencer Williams (Oakmont) scored on a wild pitch to end the game. Williams should have been out on the play but he ducked under the catchers tag to score the winning run.

The Beavers finish the 3 game set with DVC tomorrow in Pleasant Hill at 2:30 p.m.

American River College split the season series with Cosumnes River College by winning 3-2 on Tuesday. RHP Matt Susac (Jesuit) made his 2^nd start of the season and made it count by going 8 strong innings, allowing just 2 runs on 9 hits and striking out 8. He did not get the decision however, as Tiger Sorenson (Rocklin) came on to throw the 9^th and recorded a 1-2-3 inning with the score tied 2-2. CF Greg Harris (Advanced Paths) doubled to lead off the 9^th inning and was advanced to 3^rd by a Ryan Dettman (Del Campo) fly out. SS Craig Meredith (Jesuit) picked up his 2^nd RBI of the game by flipping a single over the drawn in infield to give the Beavers their first walk off hit of the season. The Beavers are home again on Thursday to face #1 ranked Diablo Valley College at 2:30 p.m.

American River College gave up 7 runs in the 7^th inning, fueled by a blown double play to lose to Cosumnes River College 9-2 on Monday. The game was a make-up from the March 15^th rained out game. With the score tied 2-2 in the 7^th LHP Nick Coulter (River City) got what should have been a double play ball with the bases loaded but 2b Kelcey Wirick�s (Nevada Union) throw sailed into left field to allow two runs to score. After a ground out CRC pinch hitter Juan Blackwell singled to make it 5-2. Back to back doubles from CRC ran the score to 9-2 and the Beavers could not catch up. RHP Pete Perez (River City) took the loss after allowing 4 runs, three earned in 6+ innings. The Beavers and Hawks play again at Tuesday at Beaver Field at 2:30 p.m.

American River College could not find a way to handle the Santa Rosa J.C. Bear Cubs, losing 10-1 at Santa Rosa on Thursday. Beaver starter Joe Wittig (Sonoma) walked 7 in an inning an 2/3, yet still came out of the game down just 3-1. LHP Ben Hewson (Manogue, Reno) came in and allowed a 2 run single before getting the 3^rd out. The Beavers bats never seemed to get on track except for 3B Richie Anderson (Marysville) who was 2x3 with a double and LF Mike Keegan (Mira Loma) who continued his hot hitting with a single and a double in four at-bats. He also scored the Beavers only run. The Beavers finish the week on the road at Jerry Conway Field at Cosumnes River College on Saturday at 1:00 p.m.

The week between games did not help the Beavers defensively as they made 8 errors en route to an 11-3 to Santa Rosa J.C. at Beaver Field on Tuesday. The Beavers out hit Santa Rosa 13-10, led by 2 hits apiece from 1B Lydell Moseby (Granite Bay), C Mike Keegan (Mira Loma), and 2B Kelcey Wirick (Nevada Union). A.R.C. made two errors in the first inning leading to Santa Rosa�s first run of the game. The Beavers answered back by scoring two in the bottom of the first on a Lydell Moseby RBI single and a Richie Anderson (Marysville) RBI infield single. RHP Pete Perez (River City) threw well but did not get any help from his defense Tuesday, which included a 7 run 4^th inning in which the Beavers made another pair of errors.

A.R.C. now goes on the road to play at Sierra College on Wednesday for a 3:00 pm start, followed by a trip to Santa Rosa on Thursday and an away game at Cosumnes River College on Saturday.

With four games having been rained out in the past two weeks the Beavers schedule has had to be totally revamped. All of the regularly scheduled Tuesday, Thursday and Friday or Saturday games will remain the same. The Beavers will travel to Sierra College this Wednesday to play the Wolverines at 3:00 p.m. A.R.C. will host Cosumnes River College in a make-up game from March 15 on Monday, April 4^th at 3:30 p.m. Saturday�s rain out against Sac City College will be made up on Wednesday, April 13^th at 2:30 p.m. Finally, last Thursday�s rain out against Modesto JC will be made up on Friday, April 29^th at 2:30 p.m., which will be the last game of the regular season.

American River College finally got to get on the field without a life preserver on Tuesday, and the rust was apparent on the offensive side of the ball, as the Beavers swung at some bad pitches allowing Delta College to get out of a couple of jams. A.R.C. had runners at 2^nd and 3^rd with 1 out in the 3^rd inning but 2B Nick Paine (Jesuit) popped up to first on the first pitch and C Nick Cesario (Oakmont) struck out to end the inning. The Beavers runs came in the 8^th inning when 1B Lydell Moseby (Granite Bay) hit an 0-2 pitch over the left field fence to score Cesario who had walked. On the mound LHP Dylan Chavez (Pleasant Grove)was not as sharp as usual but battled and got some big groundballs to help him get out of a couple of jams and RHP Pete Perez (River City) came on in relief to hold the mustangs in check offensively. A.R.C. is scheduled to return to action on Wednesday in a make-up game against Cosumnes River College at 3:30 pm, followed by Modesto J.C. at home on Thursday at 2:30 p.m.

American River College got its first complete game of the year on Thursday, defeating #2 ranked Diablo Valley College 7-1 behind sophomore Pete Perez� (River City) complete game gem.

Perez went 9 innings, allowed just 6 hits and walked just 2. The beavers also turned two double plays on the day to limit the number of pitches thrown by Perez. Offensively, Ryan Dettman (Del Campo) had his best day of the year, going 4x5 with his team leading 3^rd triple of the season. He scored 4 times on the day. SS Craig Meredith (Jesuit) drove in a pair of runs as did C Nick Cesario (Oakmont). The Beavers are scheduled to be at home on Friday to make up the rained out Cosumnes River College game from Tuesday, then are scheduled to play at Sierra College on Saturday.

American River College was shut out for the first time this season, losing 13-0 at Santa Rosa on Saturday. LHP Dylan Chavez (Pleasant Grove) threw well but some errors defensively led to several unearned runs in the early going. Santa Rosa RHP John Flinn was super again, as he threw 8 innings of 1 hit ball, a single by Nick Paine (Jesuit) in the 1^st inning. Flinn threw 90 pitches in 8 innings. The Beavers are now 0-1 in the Big 8 and will host Cosumnes River College on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m.

American River College lost their final non-league game to Sac City College 10-4 on Thursday. LHP Austin Palmer (Folsom) had a shaky outing, throwing 52 pitches in the 1^st inning, allowing 4 runs on 2 hits, and the defense made 3 errors. Palmer settled down for the next 3 innings, retiring the side in order in the 2^nd and 3^rd, before giving up a couple more in the 6^th. The 6^th ranked Panthers scored 6 times in the 5^th inning to break the game open. The Beavers scored 3 in the 9^th off of a pair of Sac City relievers, with CF Spencer Williams (Oakmont) picking up an RBI single on his 2^nd hit of the game and 2B Nick Paine (Jesuit) added a pair of RBI. DH Kelcey Wirick (Nevada Union) had 2 hits on the day including a double.

The Beavers open up BIG 8 Conference play on Saturday at Santa Rosa JC at 1:00 p.m.

Sophomore RHP Pete Perez (River City) had another solid outing Tuesday, defeating Sierra College 5-2 at Beaver Field. Perez started slowly, allowing 2 runs on 2 hits in the first, but he and two other relievers did not allow a hit the rest of the way. A.R.C. out hit Sierra 11-2 on the day. Matt Susac (Jesuit) and Tiger Sorenson (Rocklin) worked 1-2-3 innings in the 8^th and 9^th respectively. Perez struck out 8 Sierra batters along the way. Sophomore RF Ryan Dettman (Del Campo) led the way for the Beavers with a 3x4 day, including a 2 run triple in the 4^th which put the Beavers up for good. A.R.C. did struggle a little at the plate, loading the bases three times with no outs and failing to score.

The Beavers travel to cross-town rival Sac City College on Thursday for their final pre-season tune-up before conference play begins on Saturday.

American River College improved to 5-6 on the season with a non-league win at Cosumnes River 4-1 on Saturday. The Beavers outhit the Hawks 10-7 and received a very good pitching performance by LHP Dylan Chavez (Pleasant Grove) who threw 7 innings and struck out 9 while walking just one. RHP Jon Surratt (Mira Loma) worked a scoreless 8^th and 9^th to earn his first save. The Beavers staff, who has struggled throwing strikes walked just 2 on the day and struck out a season high 10 batters. On the offensive side, the Beavers drew 9 walks, a season high. A.R.C. returns to action at home on Tuesday to face Sierra College in a non-league game at 2:30 p.m.

American River College continued extended its� losing streak to 5 games on Tuesday, losing to Yuba College 3-2 in 10 innings. The Beavers got a stellar performance from RHP Pete Perez (River City) who battled to allow just 2 runs on 7 hits. LHP Austin Palmer (Folsom) took the loss after allowing a run in the 10^th. The Beavers had their chances throughout the game, leaving the bases loaded in the 4^th, runners at 2^nd and 3^rd in the 8^th, and a runner at 3^rd with one out in the 9^th.

A.R.C. is off Thursday and returns to action to face Cosumnes River College at CRC on Saturday at 1:00 p.m.

American River College had already given up two, two run leads in the 9^th inning in their first 8 games, and on Saturday they topped that by blowing a 3 run lead at Ca�ada College. The Beavers out-hit the Colts 15-9 for the game and took an 8-5 lead into the 9^th. After RHP Joe Wittig (Sonoma) walked the first two batters he faced, Matt Susac (Jesuit) came on to record a ground out, then gave up a single and a double to tie the game, then hit a batter, then walked a batter to load the bases with one out. He then got a pop up to 1^st but allowed the game winning single to drop the Beavers record to 4-5 on the season.

A.R.C. got a three hit performance by 3B Richie Anderson (Marysville), and a 3 RBI day by RF Ryan Dettman (Del Campo) but it was not enough.

American River College lost the continuation of the season opener 7-6 in 12 innings yesterday and then lost the regularly scheduled game 16-8 at Beaver Field. RHP Perez (River City) had an uncharacteristically bad day, as he walked 3 and hit 4 batters in the first inning allowing Solano to score 6 runs on 1 hit, a single off of reliever Cachot Duncan (Woodland). The 14^th ranked Falcons scored two more in the 2^nd, then 5 in the 3^rd to open up an early 13-3 lead. The Beavers kept battling, narrowing the score to 13-8 in the 6^th inning, but were unable to get any closer. Their record drops to 4-4 on the season.

There were several bright spots for A.R.C., LHP Nick Coulter (River City) threw 2 1/3 innings of scoreless relief, RF Spencer Williams (Oakmont) was 4x5 on the day with a double, and SS Cameron Gordon (Rocklin) picked up his first collegiate hit and RBI. The Beavers are scheduled to play Lassen College of Susanville on Thursday at 2:00 p.m.

American River College gave Hartnell College of Salinas their first win of the season in a steady rain in Salinas on Saturday. The Beavers rallied in the 8^th and 9^th to take a 6-4 lead but gave up 2 in the 9^th and 1 in the 10^th to fall to the Panthers, who improve to 1-6 on the season. The Beavers drop to 4-2. A.R.C. made a season high 7 errors and allowed no earned runs on the day. Sophomore LHP Austin Palmer (Folsom) threw a career high 6 innings, allowing four unearned runs, including 3 in the 3 error third inning. Hartnell had its� own defensive troubles, as they also made 7 errors, 4 in the 3^rd inning which gave the Beavers a 3-0 lead at the time. Matt Susac (Jesuit) threw a solid 7^th and 8^th innings, but then walked the first two batters he faced in the 9^th. He was replaced by freshman Tiger Sorenson (Rocklin) who threw away a sac bunt attempt allowing a run to score and the tying run to get to third. Hartnell�s leadoff hitter, Justin Holler then hit a sac fly to tie the game. In the 10^th, a throwing error with one out by SS Craig Meredith (Jesuit) allowed the Panters to get the winning run to 2^nd, which scored with 2 outs on Hartnell�s 5^th hit of the game.

The Beavers return home Tuesday to face Solano College, where they will continue their season opener at 1:30 p.m. with the score tied at 5 in the top of the 11^th inning. Ironically, the Beavers also took a two run lead into the bottom of the 9^th in that game but could not close it out. The regularly scheduled game will follow approximately 20 minutes after the conclusion of the first game.

American River College took to the road Tuesday and was able to come away with a 3-2 victory at Mission College in Santa Clara. With a steady 20-30 mph wind blowing in all game Pete Perez (River City) threw a strong 6 innings, allowing just 2 runs with a little help from some stellar defense behind him. The Saints had a chance to score in the 3^rd, as they had the bases loaded with no outs but were unable to score. In the 5^th, RF Ryan Dettman (Del Campo) threw out a runner at 1^st on a base hit to right with a runner at 3^rd to negate a potential run. The Beavers scored twice in the top of the 9^th to go ahead on a leadoff 1B by DH Brad Routh (Montgomery)and a hit & run 1B to right by 1B Lydell Moseby (Granite Bay) which moved Routh to 3^rd. LF Mike Keegan (Mira Loma) then hit a sac fly to CF to tie the game. 3B Richie Anderson (Marysville) then doubled to score Moseby for the go ahead run. Matt Susac (Jesuit) threw the final three innings to pick up the win for the Beavers. A.R.C. improves to 4-1 on the season and will travel to Hartnell College in Salinas for games on Friday and Saturday.

American River College won a wild one, coming from behind several times to defeat Shasta College 17-15 on Saturday. Sophomore Austin Palmer struggled with 2 outs, allowing 9 two out runs in 2 2/3 innings on just 3 hits. The Beavers bats picked up the pitching staff however by pounding out 22 hits and a season high 17 runs, including 5 in the bottom of the 6^th to erase a 13-10 deficit. Two Beavers, Kevin Finklea (Bear Creek) and C Mike Keegan (Mira Loma) had a pair of doubles and 2 RBI each. RF Ryan Dettman (Del Campo) led the team with 3 RBI on the day and added a double of his own. 2B Kelcey Wirick (Nevada Union) was 4x5 with a triple in his first at bats as a starter.

Freshman RHP Jason Fletcher (Rosemont) helped calm things down a bit for the pitchers by throwing a scoreless 5^th inning, but the big boost came from RHP Jon Surratt (Mira Loma) who held the Knights scoreless in the 7^th and 8^th innings.

The Beavers improve to 3-1 on the year and go on the road next week, playing at Mission College in Santa Clara on Tuesday, and Hartnell College in Salinas on Friday and Saturday.

American River College won their 2011 home opener over Shasta College 10-2 on Thursday. Sophomore RHP Pete Perez (River City) threw a career high 6 innings with 6 strikeouts and allowed just one run to pick up the win. The Beavers improve to 2-0 on the young season while the Knights fall to 2-1. The two teams will meet again on Saturday at Beaver Field at 1:00 p.m.

Sophomore C Nick Cesario (Oakmont) delivered the big blow with a bases loaded triple in the bottom of the 4^th to put the Beavers up 6-1. Shasta starter Chris Prokupek was cruising through the first three innings, allowing 1 run on just 30 pitches through three. Sophomore 2B Nick Paine (Jesuit) also had another big day, going 3x4 with 3 infield singles. Sophomore DH Matt Beam (Rio Americano) was 2x5 with an RBI double, the first extra base hit of his career. Sophomore 2B Brad Routh (Montgomery) also added a double and scored late in the game.

The Beavers face Feather River College tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. LHP Dylan Chavez (Pleasant Grove)will be on the mound for the Beavers.

American River College won their first official game on Wednesday 14-7 over the host Yuba College 49ers. The Beavers pounded out 21 hits and had 8 extra base hits, including home runs from C Mike Keegan (Mira Loma) and 1B Lydell Moseby (Granite Bay). Moseby led the team in 2010 with 3 HR, also homering in the season�s first game. 2B Nick Paine (Jesuit) was 4x6 with a pair of doubles and 3 RBI while LF Spencer Williams (Oakmont) added a double in his 4x5 day with 3 RBI. Freshman RHP Tiger Sorenson (Rocklin) picked up his first collegiate victory, throwing 3 innings in relief of starter Jason Fletcher (Rosemont).

The Beavers have their home opener today against the 2-0 Shasta College Knights at 2:00 p.m. Sophomore Pete Perez will be on the mound.

American River College couldn�t finish in their season opener at Solano on Friday, and then literally, couldn�t finish the season opener. The Beavers took a 5-3 lead into the bottom of the 9^th, but the Falcons scored twice to tie the score at five. After a scoreless 10^th inning, the game had to be halted because of darkness and will be resumed on Tuesday, February 22^nd when Solano comes to A.R.C. The continuation of today�s game will be played first, beginning at 1:30, which will be followed by the regularly scheduled game approximately 20 minutes afterward.

The Beavers pounded out 15 hits in the first 10 innings but only managed 5 runs while the Falcons had 5 hits through 10. Freshman DH Wyatt Moreland (Woodland) had a home run and an RBI 2B in his college debut, and sophomore C Nick Cesario (Oakmont) had 2 hits, including an RBI triple to give the Beavers an insurance run that they would need in the 9^th. Sophomores Ryan Dettman (Del Campo) and Nick Paine (Jesuit) each had three hits.

Freshman Matt Susac (Jesuit) started on the mound and had two scoreless innings before getting touched up a bit in the 3^rd. Sophomore Dylan Chavez (Pleasant Grove) came on in relief and threw 2 2/3 scoreless, followed by Pete Perez (River City) throwing two scoreless. Sophomore Austin Palmer (Folsom) struck out a team high 5 in 3 innings of work but did allow the tying runs in the 9^th.

The Beavers travel to Yuba College on Wednesday where freshman RHP Jason Fletcher (Rosemont) will make his college debut, followed by the 2011 home opener vs. Shasta College at Beaver Field on Thursday at 2:00 p.m.

The 8^th annual American River College Baseball Alumni BP / Blue vs. White intra squad game and BBQ went off as planned on Saturday with 20 baseball alumni showing up and the pinstripes winning the 6 inning game 7-5. The BBQ was catered by O�Connor�s Santa Maria Grill and Catering of Orangevale for the 8^th straight year.

The alumni in attendance included Braden Bates (07), Jimmy Crider (04), Andy Dahl (03), Tye Davis (08), Glenn DeWeese (08), David Ferazza (03), Tim Fitzgerald (08), Joe Finn (06), Jake Hower (06), Chris Kidd (07), Mark Leacox (08), Matt Long (05), Jason Maes (05), Greg Meyer (10), Jason Ornellas (06), Brady Pearce (08), Mike Torres (96), Preston Vancil (07), Curtis Wills (06), and Johnny Zepeda (04).

The American River College baseball team held its annual Ironman Challenge on Thursday and the team of Greg Harris, Mike Keegan, Craig Meredith, and Lydell Moseby earned the championship by winning three of the five events, coming in 2^nd in one of the events and finishing third in the last of the five events. The events were: climbing the stadium hill while pulling a tire, 50 pound relay race, medicine ball toss, obstacle course, and the team bench press, where each player had to bench press 185 pounds as many times as they could. Each players total time or distance was added to their teams� total with points awarded for first through fifth place.

Team 3 � 1^st place � 8 points � Greg Harris, Mike Keegan, Craig Meredith, Lydell Moseby

Team 2 � 2^nd place � 11 points � Kevin Finklea, Richie Anderson, Kelcey Wirick, Nick Cesario

Team 4 � 3^rd place � 17 points � Randy Purdy, Matt Beam, Nick Paine, Brad Routh

Team 5 � 4^th place � 19 points � Jake Riffice, T.J. Meleski, Cameron Gordon, Taka Masuda

Team 1 � 5^th place � 20 points � Ryan Dettman, Spencer Shank, Spencer Williams, Tyler Eppler

The 8^th annual American River College Baseball Alumni batting practice and BBQ / 2011 Blue vs.White intrasquad game has been set for Saturday January 29^th. The alumni in attendance will take batting practice on the field from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. The 2011 Beaver squad will then play a 7 inning intrasquad game at noon, followed by a BBQ and player introductions immediately after the game. The BBQ is catered by O�Connor�s Catering of Orangevale.

In the case of rain the BBQ will be held at noon in the entrance to the new gym.

The Red Team defeated the Blue Team 9-3 in a rain shortened game 5 on Friday to take the 2010 Beaver World Series 4 games to 1. The Red Team was led by a 2 run single by 2B Nick Paine (Jesuit), a 2 run single by DH Colin Sorenson (Rocklin) and a 2 run single by SS Jake Riffice (Granite Bay). They scored their 9 runs on just 5 hits, thanks to drawing 8 walks and 5 hit by pitches. Sophomore Craig Meredith had two hits, including a triple to lead the Blue Team.

Congratulations to the Red Team: Head Coach: Mike Keegan Pitching Coach: Jon Surratt

Richie Anderson, Cameron Bennett, Jake Campbell, Nick Cesario, Nick Coulter, Jess Covarruvias, Ryan Dettman, Max Everingham, Jason Fletcher, Greg harris, Zane Hemphill, David Landuk, Dylan Macaluso, Taka Masuda, Kevin Matsumoto, Trevor Meza, Wyatt Moreland, Ryan Murphy, Nick Paine, Austin Palmer, Pete Perez, Austin Pleich, Sterling Richardson, Jake Riffice, Jacob Sanchez, Spencer Shank, Colin Sorenson, Tiger Sorenson, Wes Vancil, and Joe Wittig.

The Blue Team, led by Head Coach Matt Beam (Rio Americano) and Pitching Coach Cachot Duncan (Woodland) blew an 8-3 lead on Thursday but came back to win 11-9 in 10 innings in the 2010 Beaver World Series on Thursday. Duncan got two outs in the 9^th and threw a scoreless 10^th to pick up the win for the Blue Team. Sophomore SS Craig Meredith (Jesuit) had a two run single in the 10^th to take the lead for good for the Blue Team. Brad Routh (Napa) was 4x5 on the day with 2 doubles and an RBI for the Blue Team and 1B Lydell Moseby (Granite Bay) added 2 doubles and a pair of RBI�s as well. RF Colin Sorenson (Rocklin) was 3x4 with an RBI for the Red Team. The two teams square off again on Friday at noon for Game 5.

The Red Team, led by Head Coach Mike Keegan (Mira Loma) and Jon Surratt (Mira Loma) took a 3-0 series lead on Wednesday with an exciting 10 inning 6-5 victory. The loss puts the Blue Team one loss away from elimination. Wednesday�s game was scheduled for 7 innings, and the Red Team had the lead 5-4 with 2 outs in the 7 th inning but 2B Cameron Bennett (Rio Linda) made an error that allowed the tying run to score. The Blue Team then loaded the bases with 2 outs but was unable to punch across the winning run. The Red Team won it in the 10^th after a leadoff walk to catcher David Landuk (Vista Del Lago) and a double to right-center by 3B Richie Anderson (Marysville). Freshman RHP Jason Fletcher (Rosemont) closed it out in the 10^th to pick up the win. Richie Anderson was 3x4 on the day with 2 doubles and 2 RBI, while the Blue Team was led by DH Lydell Moseby (Granite Bay) who was 4x5 with an RBI.

The Red team took a 2-0 lead in the 2010 Beaver World Series by hanging on to win 8-6 on Tuesday. The Red team, led by manager Mike Keegan (Mira Loma) took a 7-1 lead early but gave up 3 runs in the 8^th to make the score 8-6. The Blue team loaded the bases with 2 outs in the 9^th but RHP Joe Wittig (Santa Rosa) got John DeCarlo (Roseville) to ground out to end the game. Today�s game is scheduled for 7 innings and begins at 2:00 p.m. Sophomore Max Everingham (Oak Ridge) will be throwing against freshman Sammy Vergara (Roseville).

Sophomore OF Kevin Finklea (Bear Creek) signed a National Letter of Intent (NLI) to play for Division II powerhouse Abilene Christian University it was announced. Kevin was 2^nd team All-Big 8 Conference in 2009, hitting .371 overall and .400 exactly in conference play. �Kevin is a very good player and more importantly a very good person. He played right field for us as a freshman and handled it very well. He is extremely athletic and will fit in very nicely at ACU�, said head coach Doug Jumelet. The Beavers have had several players move on to ACU including assistant coach Johnny Zepeda (Rio Linda), Steve Camillucci (Del Oro) and current Seattle Mariner farmhand Preston Vancil (West Campus). �Coach Bonneau does a great job identifying talent and he got a good one in Kevin�, said Coach Jumelet. Abilene is consistently ranked in the top 10 in Division II.

Sophomore LHP Sean Winslow (Sheldon) signed with Northern State University in South Dakota, an NAIA school and will transfer there in January. Sean pitched last year as a freshman and will have 3 years to play at Northern State. �Sean is one of the hardest working guys on the team, easily. He has the type of stuff that should allow him to get into the starting rotation up there and he is another example of us doing what we can to help these guys get their education paid for. He really deserves the opportunity to go up there and have a lot of success�, said Coach Jumelet. �I think it is the best chance for him to get a lot of innings this year, then have 2 more years in that program. It should really help him become a leader of their staff�.

Sophomore 2B Nick Paine (Jesuit) had 2 sacrifice flies and a 2 run double to lead the Red team to victory in the first game of the 2010 Beaver World Series Monday night. Paine ended up with 4 RBI on the night. Sophomore lefty Austin Palmer threw 4 2/3 innings, striking out six in picking up the win. Game 2 is Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. Game 3 will be Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. and will be a 7 inning game. Game 4 is on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. and Game 5 on Friday is at noon if necessary.

2 current American River College baseball players have signed National Letters of Intent (NLI) to play at Division 1 schools next year.

3^rd year sophomore outfielder Ryan Dettman (Del Campo) signed with Oregon State of the Pac-10 Conference. Ryan is the first player from A.R.C. to move on to play for the Beavers. In 2010 Ryan was a unanimous 1^st team All-Big 8 Conference selection after hitting .413 with 15 extra base hits and 20 stolen bases. He was also name to the All-Northern California 1^st team. He is also a Pre-Season All-American for 2011 and participated in the Northern California Junior College Sophomore Showcase in October.

�Ryan had a great freshman year and is very, very deserving of this scholarship�, said Head Coach Doug Jumelet. �He is a complete player, he can really, really run, he has a plus arm, handles the elements well defensively, is a good hitter with some power and is a tremendous person. He has brought very good leadership to the team and I couldn�t be happier for him and his family�. Ryan was also recruited by U.C. Riverside and Auburn University.

Dylan Chavez is a left handed pitcher who signed with the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) of the South Eastern Conference. Dylan spent last year at St. Mary�s College in Moraga where he started several games for the Gaels. Dylan prepped at Pleasant Grove High School and was planning on attending A.R.C. before being offered the scholarship at St. Mary�s. Dylan is the first Beaver to sign with an SEC school since David Ferazza went to the University of Alabama in 2004. Dylan was also recruited by the University of Miami as well as Sac State. �Dylan has come in and fit right in with the guys and he should follow in the long line of Beaver Division 1 lefties that we have had including guys like Manny Parra, Dallas Braden (Texas Tech), Ryan Knippschild (Kansas), Quinn Monsma (Oklahoma State), Jeff Lease (Long Beach St.) and Glenn DeWeese (UNLV). He has very good stuff, a great work ethic and had handled the attention pretty well. He has a chance to be one of the best pitchers in California this year.�

Former American River College left-handed pitcher Glenn DeWeese (Manogue, Reno) was named to the Mountain West Conference All-Academic team it was announced. DeWeese led the Rebels in ERA in 2010 and was 2^nd on the staff in appearances. He was also named to the All-Academic team in 2009. �I am really proud of Glenn�, said Beavers Head Coach Doug Jumelet. �He was a good student here as well and that is one of those things that we preach, do well in the classroom and on the field. He was a very good player for us who comes from a great family.�

Sophomore outfielder Mychal Harris (Bear Creek) has signed a letter of intent to play for Indiana University-Southeast it was announced on Thursday. I.U.SE is an NAIA school in New Albany, Indiana. Mychal will be transferring there as a sophomore with three years to play. He broke a bone in his hand a week before the start of the season which forced him to redshirt in 2010. He hit leadoff and played CF as a freshman while leading the team in stolen bases with 16 in 2009.

�I am very proud of Mychal,� said Coach Jumelet. �After his injury he could have gotten down and let his grades slip but he stayed in shape and stayed on top of his grades so he is able to accept this scholarship. He would have really helped us this year. He had a great fall and had worked hard on several aspects of his game, but we are really happy that he will be continuing his career and getting his education paid for.�

American River College freshman outfielder Ryan Dettman was named to the All Northern California team on Friday. Dettman, a Del Campo High School graduate, led the Beavers in batting average, hits, doubles, RBI, and stolen bases in 2010 as their leadoff hitter. He was one of only two players to start every game this season. Dettman is the Beavers first All-Northern California player since RJ Gundolff (Oak Ridge) and Steve Rinaudo (Casa Roble) were named All-Americans in 2007.

Former American River College standout and current Oakland Athletic Dallas Braden will be on the cover of this week�s Sports Illustrated it was just announced. Braden threw the 19^th perfect game in major league history Sunday, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-0 at home on Mother�s Day. Tuesday night Dallas read the Top 10 list on the David Letterman show in which the topic was �Top 10 things going through Dallas Braden�s mind during his perfect game.� He also had an article in the New York Times on Wednesday as well as on SI.com. It is believed that Dallas is the first former Beaver to make the cover of Sports Illustrated.

Former American River College product Dallas Braden (03) became the second former Beaver in the past 3 years to throw a perfect game in professional baseball as he blanked the Tampa Bay Rays yesterday 4-0. Braden (Stagg High School) needed just 107 pitches and threw 77 strikes in retiring the Rays 27 up, 27 down. Dallas was a two-time All Bay Valley Conference selection in 2003-2004 while he was at A.R.C. who then went on to play at Texas Tech University where he was drafted by the Oakland A�s in the 24^th round.

In 2007 former Beaver teammate and current Milwaukee Brewer Manny Parra (ARC 03, Casa Roble) threw the 3^rd 9 inning perfect game in Pacific Coast League history for the Nashville Sounds.

American River College finished off the 2010 season with a 3-1 loss to cross-town rival Sac City College at Union Stadium on Thursday. The Beavers finished up 15-19 and will not make the playoffs this season. The team started the season on fire as they got off to an 8-0 start before splitting a doubleheader with Hartnell College on February 18^th.

Thursday�s game was another well pitched effort by freshman left-hander Scotty Grunert (Woodland) who gave up 2 runs- 1 earned in the first inning and then held the Panthers in check until the bottom of the 8^th when he gave up a leadoff home run to Sac City 1B Mike Sanchez. After getting an out freshman left-hander Tyler Newton (Oak Ridge) came on to get the final two outs.

The Beavers are saying goodbye to sophomores Andrew Graham (Ponderosa), Taylor Hoffman (Roseville), Greg Meyer (CBS), Kevin Rowell (Winters), Joe Whitehead (Woodland), and Taylor Wilkinson (Ponderosa).

American River College outslugged the 2010 Big 8 Conference champion Sacramento City College Panthers 13-12 in 10 innings at Beaver Field on Wednesday. On a day with the wind blowing straight out, there was only one home run hit, a drive to right field by Sac City RF Eli Hynes that would have been out on just about any day. Wednesday was the final home game for the 2010 Beavers and they went out with a bang. A.R.C. scored five times in the first inning, highlighted by a two run triple to right center by LF Taylor Wilkinson (Ponderosa), who was playing in his last home game as a Beaver before going up to Canada to play football at Simon Fraser University. The Beavers would score four more times in the 3^rd inning to take a 9-3 lead. Sophomore starter Kevin Rowell (Winters) was shaky, he walked 7 in 5 innings of work but he battled and got good enough offensive support to leave in the 6^th with a 12-7 lead. Sophomore reliever Andrew Graham (Ponderosa) came on and had a chance to close it out in the 9^th but the Beavers defense was uncharacteristically shaky in the 8^th and 9^th. The Panthers scored a run in the 8^th with 2 outs on an error by 2B Craig Meredith (Jesuit), then scored in the 9^th after a throwing error by C Nick Cesario (Oakmont) allowed the tying run to get to 3^rd on a stolen base attempt. The Beavers won the game in the 10^th as Sophomore SS Greg Meyer doubled to left center to lead off the 10^th. Sophomore 3B Joe Whitehead (Woodland) then walked. 1B Lydell Moseby (Granite Bay) was then intentionally walked after a wild pitch moved the runners to 2^nd and 3^rd. Nick Cesario then drove a 1-2 pitch into left center with the bases loaded and no outs to drive in Meyer and win the game for the Beavers. It was A.R.C.�s first win over the cross-town rival Panthers since April 21^st 2007.

The Beavers and Panthers will play the rubber match of the three game series Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at Sacramento City College. That game will be the final game of the 2010 season for the Beavers.

The final home game of the season was rained out on Tuesday but will be made up on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. RHP Kevin Rowell will make his final start in a Beaver uniform on Wednesday. The later start time is to allow the players to attend their classes on Wednesday.

American River College defeated San Joaquin Delta College 8-5 in Stockton on Saturday thanks to SS Greg Meyer�s (CBS) 3 run HR in the top of the 11^th inning. The Beavers led 5-3 going into the 8^th when reliever Andrew Graham (Ponderosa) came in and allowed two runs to tie the game. Tyler Newton (Oak Ridge) came on and worked the final three innings for his third win of the season. In the top of the 11^th the Beavers had CF Spencer Williams (Oakmont) on 2^nd with two outs when Delta decided to intentionally walk CF Ryan Dettman (Del Campo) to get to Meyer. Meyer then homered over the right field fence for his second dinger of the season. The Beavers pounded out 18 hits on Saturday and LHP Scotty Grunert (Woodland) pitched seven strong innings but got the no-decision.

American River College was shut out for the first time this season, 8-0 on Thursday by Modesto J.C. The Beavers managed just four hits, two by C Nick Cesario (Oakmont). Freshman LHP Austin Palmer (Folsom) took the loss for the Beavers, allowing 6 runs in 4 1/3 innings pitched.

The Beavers travel to Modesto on Friday and then go to Delta College on Saturday to finish the game which was started on Tuesday but had to be halted due to rain. That game is 0-0 in the 2^nd inning and will resume at 1:00 p.m. at San Joaquin Delta in Stockton.

American River College out hit Delta College 13-7 on Saturday, but they walked 7 and hit 3 batters in giving up a 3 run lead in the 9^th inning. The Beavers hot bats again got out to a fast start, scoring 7 runs in the first 3 innings, highlighted by a Nick Cesario (Oakmont) 2 run single in the first. Beaver starter Kevin Rowell was cruising through the first four innings, allowing no runs on just 2 hits when he started the 5^th inning throwing 12 balls on 13 pitches. Reliever Max Everingham (Oak Ridge) came on and gave up a 2 run double to make the game 7-4. Andrew Graham (Ponderosa) then came on and worked into the 9^th where he allowed a 2 strike single, hit batter and walk to load the bases. LHP Tyler Newton (Oak Ridge) came on and gave up a 2 strike triple to tie the game and a ground ball scored the go ahead run. The Beavers threatened in the bottom of the 9^th, getting runner to 2^nd and 3^rd with one out but Cesario struck out and pinch hitter Jess Covarruvias (Franklin, Stockton) flew out to end the game. Beavers 2B Craig Meredith (Jesuit) had 2 doubles on the day and Joe Whitehead (Woodland) continued his hot hitting with three more hits. Whitehead was 8x16 on the week with 6 RBI.

Just one day after struggling offensively but getting a win the Beavers bats came alive and tied a school record with 26 hits to down #14 ranked Sierra College 21-6 and take the season series. The record of 26 hits in a game was set against Merced College in 1998. LHP Austin Palmer (Folsom) had one of his strongest outings of the season on the mound, going 6 innings and allowing 4 runs while pitching with a big lead. SS Greg Meyer (CBS) tied a school record with 7 at bats in the game. DH Joe Whitehead (Woodland) had a big day, going 5x6 with a double and a triple and 3 RBI. C Nick Cesario (Oakmont) had 3 hits with 4 RBI, including a 3 run blast in the 4^th inning, his first of the year. CF Spencer Williams (Oakmont) had a 4 hit day, including 2 doubles and 4 RBI. All of the Beavers starters except for LF Nick Paine (Jesuit) had at least one hit, but Paine did drive in a run. Ten different Beavers drove in runs Thursday, and 11 different players had hits. The Beavers will be at home Saturday to face Delta College at 1:00 p.m.

American River College came out on top in one of the fastest played games of the season on Wednesday 3-2 in 11 innings. The first 6 innings were played in one hour and the full 11 innings were done in 2 hours and 15 minutes. LHP Scotty Grunert (Woodland) almost went the distance, scattering 5 hits over 10 2/3 innings, allowing an unearned run with 2 outs in the bottom of the 9^th and one in the 11^th. LHP Tyler Newton (Oak Ridge) got the final out to pick up his team leading 4^th save of the season. DH Joe Whitehead (Woodland) was the offensive star for the Beavers as he singled in RF Ryan Dettman (Del Campo) in the 9^th to give the Beavers a 1-0 lead. After the Wolverines got their run in the bottom of the 9^th Whitehead came up in the 11^th with the bases loaded and hit into a fielders choice to score 2B Craig Meredith (Jesuit) for the go-ahead run. 3B Richie Anderson (Marysville) then hit into a fielders choice to score Dettman with the 3^rd run.

American River College struck out a season high 17 times Tuesday, April 6 at Cosumnes River and fell to the Hawks 4-3 at Conway Field. The loss gives the Hawks the season series at two games apiece. The Beavers led for most of the game after scoring three times in the 3^rd, with two of the runs coming on SS Greg Meyer�s (CBS) first career home run. CRC got one back in the bottom of the 3^rd and then scored again in the 6^th to make it 3-2. The Hawks then got a two out, two strike single from their shortstop Jeff Boulware to score two and give the Hawks the lead for good. LHP Scotty Grunert (Woodland) pitched well and got a no decision while RHP Kevin Rowell (Winters) took the loss after giving up the two run single in 2 2/3 innings of work.

American River College lost their only non-conference game during the Spring Break week 3-2 at Hartnell College in Salinas on Tuesday. The loss gives the season series to Hartnell, two games to one. Beaver starter Kevin Rowell (Winters) threw his best game of the year, going six innings allowing just three runs on seven hits, but the Beaver offense could not get it going. Several baserunning mistakes cost A.R.C. who had a chance to win as DH Jess Covarruvias (Franklin) got hit by a pitch to lead off the 9^th and advanced to second on a wild pitch. Pinch runner Sean Winslow (Sheldon) advanced to third with one out on a ground out but leadoff hitter Ryan Dettman (Del Campo) struck out to end the game. The Beavers return to action next Tuesday, April 6 at Cosumnes River College as Big 8 Conference play resumes.

American River College hit 3 home runs in the 4^th inning to lead the Beavers to a 9-4 win over the # 2 ranked Cosumnes River Hawks at Beaver Field on Saturday. The Beavers started the inning trailing 2-1 when Lydell Moseby (Granite Bay) led off the 4^th with a solo home run to left on a 3-2 pitch to tie the game. The home run is Moseby�s team leading 3^rd of the year. 3B Craig Meredith (Jesuit) then followed with a solo shot just under the scoreboard to give the Beavers a 3-2 lead. Then with 2 outs the Beavers drew a pair of walks and RF Ryan Dettman (Del Campo) hit a towering 3 run shot off of the light pole in right center to put the Beavers up 6-2. The Beavers scored 3 more times in the 4^th to put the game out of reach. The Hawks did score twice in the 9^th to close the gap but LHP Tyler Newton (Oak Ridge) came on to get the final out to end the Beavers 8 game losing streak.

LHP Scotty Grunert (Woodland) gave A.R.C. their best starting performance in league play, going 7 innings and allowing just 5 hits.

A.R.C. and the Big 8 Conference are on Spring Break this week, and the Beavers will travel to Salinas to play Hartnell College in a make-up game from February.

It was a wild finish at Beaver Field on Thursday as the Beavers came back from an early 6-0 deficit and being down 14-6 in the 7^th inning to tie the game in the 8^th, give up the lead and re-tie the game in the 9^th, but then finally succumb in the 11^th to lose 16-15. C Nick Cesario (Oakmont) had 4 hits and 5 RBI on the day and 2B Nick Paine (Jesuit) also had 4 hits on the day. Freshman LHP Austin Palmer (Folsom) had 8 k�s in 4 2/3 innings of work. The Beavers return to action at Beaver Field on Saturday, March 27 to face the #2 ranked Cosumnes River Hawks at 1:00 p.m.

In a game that was much closer than the score would indicate, American River College lost 10-3 at home to Santa Rosa on Tuesday. It was the Beavers first home game since the 13^th of March. With the score tied 3-3 in the top of the 8^th Beaver third baseman Richie Anderson (Marysville) bounced a throw to first which got away from Lydell Moseby (Granite Bay) to let the leadoff guy on base. After a sac bunt and a ground out the Beavers brought in relief ace Tyler Newton (Oak Ridge) to face the Bear Cubs left-handed hitting first baseman. Newton walked that batter and then gave up a single to put Santa Rosa ahead 4-3. Santa Rosa put together another rally in the 9^th with a leadoff single and a 1 out double put runners at 2^nd & 3^rd. Newton then intentionally walked the next batter to load the bases. Santa Rosa�s catcher then hit a hard ground ball to Beaver second baseman Nick Paine (Jesuit) which should have been an inning ending double play. The ball however, went right through Paine�s legs, allowing all three runners to score. The next batter doubled and the Bear Cubs went on to score six runs in the 9^th inning. The loss is the 7^th in a row for the Beavers who started the season 10-3. Santa Rosa comes back to Beaver Field on Thursday, March 25 for a 2:30 start.

Seventh ranked American River College made three costly errors at home on Thursday, allowing 6 unearned runs as defending Big 8 Conference champion Diablo Valley College defeated the Beavers 9-5. The Beavers scored twice in the 2^nd inning after a costly DVC mistake, as 2B Nick Paine (Jesuit) led off by striking out, but DVC�s catcher threw the ball away, allowing Paine to get all the way to third. 3B Richie Anderson (Marysville) then hit a sac fly to score Paine. DH Jess Covarruvias (Franklin) then singled and advanced on a wild pitch. RF Ryan Dettman (Del Campo) then singled home Covarruvias.

Starting pitcher Scotty Grunert (Woodland) then got the first two outs in the 3^rd on five pitches. The next batter then reached third on a misplayed fly ball by LF Joe Whitehead (Woodland). After a walk and a hit batter, DVC RF Mitch Petrak hit a slow grounder to second which was thrown away by Paine, allowing two runs to score. The next batter then followed with a 2 run single. The Vikings scored 4 runs on 1 hit in the inning.

The Beavers would retake the lead in the 4^th, thanks mostly to a 2 run single by Ryan Dettman, who finished the day 3x5 with 3 RBI and 2 stolen bases.

The Vikings broke the game open in the 8^th on a one out 2B, followed by a single off of Grunert. Reliever Andrew Graham (Ponderosa) then came in and walked the only 2 batters he faced. Tyler Newton (Oak Ridge) then came in and got a fly ball to center which scored a run making the score 7-5. The next batter then hit a ground ball through the legs of Anderson at third, then a wild pitch scored the final run for DVC.

The Beavers return to action Saturday at home to face the #8 ranked Sierra College Wolverines, who are 2-0 in Big 8 play.

#8 ranked American River College took their worst beating of the season at the hands of the #2 ranked Cosumnes River Hawks 12-1 at Conway Field on Tuesday. Little went right for the Beavers, who managed more wild pitches than hits on the day. RF Ryan Dettman (Del Campo) led off the first with his team leading 8^th double of the season, then stole third, but was thrown out at the plate trying to score on a ground ball to third. In the 2^nd inning C Nick Cesario (Oakmont) led off the inning with a double but was thrown out trying to advance to third on a ground ball hit in front of him to short. In the 4^th inning LF Joe Whitehead (Woodland) led off the inning with a double but was stranded at third base. Whitehead was playing left field for the first time in his A.R.C. career and made a spectacular leaping catch to rob CRC DH Brock Neil of a home run in the 1^st inning.

Cosumnes River pounded out 18 hits off of six Beaver pitchers who also walked 10 and threw 6 wild pitches on the day. The Beavers fall to 10-4 on the season and 1-1 in Big 8 Conference play. The Beavers return home for the first time since February 25^th on Thursday to face Diablo Valley College, a final four team and defending Big 8 Conference champions at 2:30 p.m.

The #8 ranked American River College won their 2010 conference opener on the road, defeating #9 ranked Santa Rosa 8-5 on Saturday. The game was supposed to have been played at A.R.C. but the schools decided to play at Santa Rosa because of the threat of rain earlier in the week.

The Bear Cubs jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first off of Beaver starter Kevin Rowell (Winters). Rowell settled down to hold the Bear Cubs scoreless until the 5^th when Rowell allowed a leadoff single, followed by a bunt single. The next batter bunted down the third base line, Rowell fielded it and threw the ball away allowing a run to score. The next batter hit a ground ball to short but the double play turn was thrown away, allowing another run to score. A wild pitch followed and then a sac fly gave Santa Rosa a 5-0 lead.

The game stayed 5-0 until the 8^th when the Beavers finally got to Bear Cub starter Gavin Mills. RF Ryan Dettman (Del Campo) hit a one out double to left center, which was followed by a Greg Meyer (CBS) walk which chased Mills out of the game. After a Joe Whitehead (Woodland) ground out 1B Lydell Moseby (Granite Bay) singled in the first Beaver run of the game. Pinch hitter Jess Covarruvias (Franklin, Stockton) then singled throught the left side to score Meyer. 2B Nick Paine (Jesuit) then doubled to right center scoring two, making it a 5-4 game. In the 9^th inning LF Spencer Williams (Oakmont) led off with a walk, then Ryan Dettman followed with a bunt single. After a wild pitch Greg Meyer was walked intentionally. Joe Whitehead then got the big hit, a 2 run single to right to put the Beavers up 6-5. Lydell Moseby then singled in Meyer, picking up his 2^nd RBI of the game. The scoring was capped off by C Matt Beam (Rio Americano), who singled to right, scoring Whitehead.

Tyler Newton (Oak Ridge) struck out the side in the 9^th to earn his 2^nd win of the season.

The Beavers are now 10-3 on the season and 1-0 in Big 8 play. They travel across town on Tuesday to play #2 ranked Cosumnes River College at 2:30 pm.

The first rankings for the 2010 season have come out and the Beavers are ranked #8 in Northern California in both the coaches poll and the RPI poll. The Beavers received one first place vote in the coaches poll. The #8 ranking represents the highest the Beavers have been ranked since the 2006 season when they started out 12-5 through the non-conference part of the schedule.

The Beavers were ranked #8 in the Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) poll which takes into account strength of schedule and games played on the road. The RPI is one of the contributing factors to playoff seeding at the end of the season.

A.R.C. takes on Santa Rosa J.C. tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. at Santa Rosa. The Bear Cubs are #9 in the coaches poll and #15 in the RPI.

The Big 8 Conference season opener between A.R.C. and Santa Rosa has been switched to Santa Rosa because of the threat of rain in Sacramento on Saturday. Santa Rosa has a brand new �Field Turf� facility which should allow the game to be played. The switch will allow the game to not have to be made up on Monday, therefore allowing the student-athletes to attend class on Monday. The switch will then force Santa Rosa to come to A.R.C. on March 23^rd, when the teams were supposed to play at Santa Rosa.

American River College dropped both ends of a doubleheader to preseason #11 ranked San Jose City College at Beaver Field on Thursday. Game 1 saw a dominating performance by San Jose City starter Don Medlinger, who gave up a 3 run home run to Ryan Dettman (Del Campo) in the third inning. That was one of four hits the Beavers would get all game. LHP Scotty Grunert (Woodland) threw well, shutting out the Jaguars into the 5^th inning, but an error on a potential inning ending double play cost A.R.C. two runs in the 5^th. San Jose scored 5 times in the 6^th, aided by two errors and a miscommunication on a bunt which helped San Jose�s rally.

The Beavers swung the bats a little better in game 2, as they had 10 hits, including a solo home run from CF Nick Ewing (Oakmont) and a 2 run double from 1B Lydell Moseby (Granite Bay), but the Beavers walked 7 Jaguar batters, including one with the bases loaded, and the Beavers committed 3 more errors.

A.R.C. travels to Solano College for a rare Sunday game at 1:00 p.m. and then goes to Yuba College on Tuesday to get ready for the start of league play next Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Beaver Field versus Santa Rosa J.C.

American River College has several rescheduled games for this week due to the weather. Tuesday�s game versus Solano has been rescheduled for Sunday, February 28^th at 2:00 p.m. at Solano College.

The two game series versus San Jose City College has been condensed into a doubleheader on Thursday, February 25^th, beginning at noon. There will be no game Friday or Saturday as originally scheduled.

American River College set what is believed to be a school record season opening win streak with a 10-9 victory over Hartnell College in game 1 of a double-header at Beaver Field on Thursday. The win improved the Beavers record to 8-0. Game 2 saw the streak come to an end however as the Beavers dropped the nightcap 8-7 despite a record tying day by RF Ryan Dettman (Del Campo). Dettman led the Beavers with a school record tying 3 doubles as well as tying the school record for stolen bases in a game with 4. That record was tied earlier in the year by sophomore Nick Ewing (Oakmont). The Beavers gave up 6 runs in the 3^rd inning and trailed for several innings before tying the game in the 7^th inning on a pinch hit double by sophomore Greg Meyer (CBS). Hartnell then scored two in the top of the 8^th to take an 8-6 lead. A.R.C. answered back with a run on a Joe Whitehead (Woodland) single which scored Dettman who had doubled and stolen 3^rd. With Whitehead at first Greg Meyer then lined out to the shortstop to end the game.

The Beavers road game versus Hartnell has been tentatively rescheduled to Tuesday, March 30^th in Salinas. The Beavers now go on the road Tuesday to face Solano College at 2:00 p.m. then return home on Thursday to face San Jose City College for a game that was originally scheduled for Saturday. Friday�s game versus San Jose City remains unchanged and will start at 2:00 p.m.

The double header between American River College and Hartnell College has been switched to Thursday, February 18 at A.R.C. The first game will start at noon. The originally scheduled game for Thursday at Hartnell will be made up at a later date.

The first six innings of Tuesday�s game versus Yuba College were fairly uneventful. The Beavers trailed 2-1 going into the 7^th. In the bottom of the 7^th the Beavers began to rally with a leadoff walk to LF Taylor Wilkinson (Ponderosa). SS Greg Meyer (CBS) then bunted Wilkinson over and Wilkinson tried to reach third with nobody covering the bag. He was thrown out at 3^rd which resulted in Head Coach Doug Jumelet being ejected from the game. The Beavers then rallied, getting a 2 out double to left by RF Ryan Dettman (Del Campo) to tie the score, then 3B Joe Whitehead (Woodland) followed with an RBI single to score Dettman. The Beavers held the 3-2 lead into the 9^th when Yuba College LF Tyler Updike hit a 2 out 2-2 slider for a two-run home run to give Yuba the lead off of starter Scotty Grunert (Woodland). The Beavers again came back in the bottom half of the 9^th when Greg Meyer reached on an error by the Yuba 2B. After a sacrifice bunt by CF Nick Ewing (Oakmont), Dettman walked and Whitehead was hit by a pitch to load the bases. 1B Lydell Moseby (Granite Bay) then singled up the middle past a diving Yuba College SS for a dramatic 5-4 win for the Beavers. A.R.C. improves to 7-0 on the season. LHP Tyler Newton (Oak Ridge) came on to throw one pitch in getting the final out in the top of the 9^th to get his first collegiate victory. The Beavers return to action tomorrow at home in a noon doubleheader versus Hartnell College. These games were originally scheduled for Saturday but a construction delay at Hartnell has forced the games to be moved to A.R.C. The single game at Hartnell will be made up at a later date.

American River College defeated #3 ranked Feather River College 8-2 on Friday and Shasta College 5-1 on Saturday to run their record up to 6-0 to start the 2010 season. The Beavers got a leadoff home run from CF Nick Ewing (Oakmont) on Friday and a 3 hit, 2 RBI day from RF Ryan Dettman (Del Campo) to lead the Beavers past the Golden Eagles. Sophomore RHP Taylor Hoffman (Roseville) was very effective in earning his first win of the season.

The Beavers won again on Saturday thanks in large part to a bases loaded triple by freshman CF Spencer Williams (Oakmont) to cap off a 4 run bottom of the 5^th for A.R.C. Freshman C Matt Beam (Rio Americano) gave the Beavers the lead in the 5^th with a bases loaded 1B. Freshman LHP Max Everingham (Oak Ridge) got his 2^nd win of the season in his first start. He is now 2-0 on the year. Sophomore Andrew Graham (Ponderosa) worked the final four innings to earn his first save of the year.

The American River College baseball team avenged their 6-2 loss versus Shasta College in 2009 by giving themselves a 13-1 lead through the first four innings at Beaver Field on Thursday. The Beavers got out to a 2-0 lead in the first thanks to a 2 run home run by Lydell Moseby (Granite Bay). It was Moseby�s 2^nd home run of the year. The Beavers scored in the 2^nd on a sac fly by SS Greg Meyer (Christian Brothers). After scoring twice in the 3^rd the Beavers put up 8 in the 4^th inning, highlighted by a Nick Paine (Jesuit) two run double. Paine was 5x5 on the day with a double, home run and 5 RBI. Austin Palmer (Folsom) worked the first five innings for the Beavers to get the win, as he left with a 13-2 lead. Shasta scored three runs in the 8^th inning, thanks to a two run home run by 1B Cody McCary. McCary then hit a grand slam in the 9^th inning as the Knights scored five times to make the score 15-11. The Beavers will play Feather River College tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. at Beaver Field.

American River College defeated two-time defending Bay Valley Conference champ Solano College 6-5 in the 2010 home opener on Wednesday. The Beavers jumped on Solano early, scoring two in the first and one in the second. Solano tied it up in the top of the 4^th by scoring twice, but the Beavers answered with a run of their own thanks to a triple by RF Ryan Dettman (Del Campo) and a single by 3B Joe Whitehead (Woodland). Freshman LHP Scotty Grunert (Woodland) threw five innings for A.R.C., allowing four runs. Freshman LHP Max Everingham (Oak Ridge) worked two scoreless innings to pick up his first collegiate win and Joe Whitehead closed it out in the 9^th to pick up his first save of the year.

A.R.C. returns to action tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. at Beaver Field to face Shasta College. Freshman Austin Palmer (Folsom) will be on the mound.

A.R.C. managed to jump to a big lead, give it up and regain the lead for a rain soaked victory at Ca�ada College on Thursday. The Beavers defeated the Colts 13-10 for their first victory over Ca�ada in three years. A.R.C. jumped out to an early 6-1 lead after four innings with Austin Palmer (Folsom) getting his first career start. The freshman left-hander was cruising through four innings, having allowed just one hit while striking out three when trouble struck in the fifth. After a pair of walks and a hit batsman, the Colts would score seven times in the fifth off of relievers Andrew Graham (Ponderosa) and Max Everingham (Oak Ridge). The Beavers rallied to take the lead in the 7^th thanks in part to three consecutive doubles by 3B Joe Whitehead (Woodland), 1B Lydell Moseby (Granite Bay), and C Richie Anderson (Marysville). Ca�ada again tied it up in the bottom of the 7^th but the Beavers took the lead for good in the 8^th, scoring three times to give sophomore Taylor Hoffman (Roseville) his first win of the season. Sophomore Kevin Rowell (Winters) worked an efficient 9^th inning to pick up his second save in two days.

The Beavers home opener versus Lassen College on Saturday the 6^th has been cancelled, and the Beavers will now make their first appearance at Beaver Field on Tuesday, February 9^th versus defending Bay Valley Conference champion Solano College at 2:00 p.m.

Saturday�s home opener for the 2010 baseball season has been cancelled due to weather. No make up date has been set as of yet.

American River College won their season opener for the second consecutive season 7-5 at Contra Costa College on Wednesday. The Beavers put two runs on the board in the first thanks to a two out RBI single by 1B Lydell Moseby (Granite Bay) which was followed by a triple from C Nick Cesario (Oakmont). The Beavers scored twice in the 2^nd on a two out, two run single by RF Ryan Dettman (Del Campo) to put the Beavers up 4-0. Lydell Moseby then led off the third with a solo home run to left, his first collegiate home run. Nick Cesario then scored on a wild pitch to put the Beavers up 6-0 going into the top of the third. The Comets scored 3 times in the bottom half of the third off starting pitcher Scotty Grunert (Woodland) who went 5 innings to pick up his first collegiate victory. CF Nick Ewing (Oakmont) scored in the top of the 4^th to put the Beavers up 7-3. Ewing had four stolen bases on the day which ties a school record. Contra Costa scored twice in the 6^th to make the game 7-5 but relievers Tyler Newton (Oak Ridge) and Kevin Rowell (Winters) worked the final 3 2/3 innings to give the Beavers the win. A.R.C. goes back on the road today to play at Canada College in Redwood City at 2:00 p.m. The Beavers return home Saturday for the home opener against Lassen College at 1:00 p.m.

The 7^th annual Blue vs. white intrasquad game and the Alumni BP & BBQ was a success thanks to some great weather (finally), good food, and terrific BBQ thanks to O�Connor�s Catering of Orangevale. This is the first time since 2008 that the weather has cooperated enough to have the alumni bp and the game. In the game freshmen Lydell Moseby (Granite Bay) and C Nick Cesario (Oakmont) each hit home runs, with Cesario�s being a grand slam. Among the alumi in attendance were Braden Bates (07), Matt Cody (02), Jimmy Crider (04), Andy Dahl (03), Jace Dennis (03), Joe Finn (06), Andy Harris (06), Jake Hower (06), Doug Jumelet (93), Quinn Monsma (03), Chris Rinaudo (06), Steve Rinaudo (07), Mike Torres (96), Andy Willick (02), and Curtis Wills (06). We would like to thank all of the alumni and parents and friends who attended, we are looking forward to a great season.

CALL THE BASEBALL OFFICE AT (916) 484-8294 Saturday morning for the latest information. Coach Jumelet will have a message on the answering machine.

The weather report looks good! The 7^th Annual Alumni BP and BBQ with the Blue vs.White intra-squad game will go on as planned for Saturday, January 30^th.

Former American River College star Toby Hall (95-96) has signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers. Hall, from El Dorado High School, most recently played with the Chicago White Sox in 2008, had signed with the Houston Astros for 2009 but an injury voided his contract.

Toby still holds several A.R.C. offensive records including most doubles in a game (3), most at bats in a game (7 � twice), and he is the career leader in doubles with 34.

Former American River College pitcher Preston Vancil (06-07), signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, Coach Jumelet announced. Vancil, who played at West Campus High School attended Abilene Christian University after A.R.C. and was an All-region pitcher for the Wildcats. He mainly threw in relief for the Beavers and split time between ACU�s closer and a starter. He was an Academic All-Conference performer while at A.R.C. �It just goes to show what hard work and determination can do for you. Preston has really earned everything that he has gotten out of baseball and I couldn�t be happier for him and his family�, said Beavers head coach Doug Jumelet.

Preston signed with the independent league Florence Freedom after his senior year and threw a no-hitter in his 2^nd professional start.

The 7^th annual Alumni BP and BBQ along with the annual Blue vs. White intra-squad game will take place at Beaver Field on January 30, 2010. All A.R.C. baseball alumni are encouraged to attend and take batting practice beginning that Saturday at 10:00 a.m. That will be followed by the annual Blue vs.White intra-squad game which will begin at noon. That will be followed by the BBQ out at the field which will be once again catered by O�Connor�s BBQ and catering.

In the case of rain the BBQ will be held in the lobby area between the new gym and Hutchison Gymnasium.