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Erik Walker Named to NCCSIA All-State Baseball Team
June 10, 2005
Wilmington, N.C. - Charlotte 49er junior Erik Walker (Clemmons, N.C.) was chosen as the relief pitcher on the North Carolina Collegiate Sports Information Association's All-State Baseball Team, it was announced Friday. Twelve student-athletes representing six different schools comprised the 2005 squad.
Walker, a second-team All-Conference USA selection, led the league in saves (12) and posted the highest save total of any North Carolina-based reliever this season. The junior broke Charlotte's career and single-season records for saves, posting a 1.86 ERA in 53.1 innings. He struck out 67 batters this season.
The team consists of players from NCAA Division I university and colleges through out the state. North Carolina sports information professionals submitted nominees. NCCSIA members voted for the all-state teams.
UNC Wilmington senior Ronald Hill is the only player to earn consecutive All-State honors. The 2005 squad features nine juniors among the 12 players selected.
Founded in 2002, The North Carolina Collegiate Sports Information Association (NCCSIA) is comprised of sports information professionals from NCAA Division I, II, III, NAIA and independent institutions from the state of North Carolina. The purpose of the organization is to promote collegiate athletics at all schools. Membership is open to anyone affiliated with a college, university or conference located in North Carolina, and whose area of responsibility lies within sports information. NCSSIA selects all-state teams for men's and women's soccer, men's and women's basketball, softball and baseball on both the College (Division II, III, NAIA) and University (Division I) levels.
2005 NCCSIA All-State Baseball Team (University Division) Pos, Name, School, Cl., Hometown
SP Chris Mason, UNC Greensboro, Jr, Cherryville, N.C.
SP Ronald Hill, UNC Wilmington, Sr, Wilmington, N.C.
RP Erik Walker, Charlotte, Jr, Clemmons, N.C.
C Alex Entrekin,Davidson, Jr, Atlanta, Ga.
IF Jay Heafner, Davidson, Jr, Lincolnton, N.C.
IF Tim Holt, Campbell, Jr, Everett, Wash.
IF Matt Poulk, UNC Wilmington, Jr, Morehead City, N.C.
IF Mike Priest, Campbell, Jr, Vernon Hill, Va.
OF Brian Cavanaugh, East Carolina, Sr, Monroe, Conn.
OF Tim Preston, UNC Wilmington, Sr, Seattle, Wash.
OF John Raynor, UNC Wilmington, Jr, Benson, N.C.
DH Taylor Shoop, Davidson, Jr, Malibu, Calif.
For further information on the North Carolina Collegiate Sports Information Association, visit the organization's website at www.nccsia.org.
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