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The Blackhawks Open Season 8-4 on the Road
The Blackhawks lost their opening doubleheader to Hinds Community College with a score of 3-5, and went on to win the second game 7-5. SCC then swept two teams in a row, beating Copiah-Lincoln Community College 3-2, and 10-8 and Northwest Mississippi Community College 14-7 and 11-0.
SCC opened up its second road trip defeating Rend Lake CC 6-4, before losing to John Logan College 15-3 and 5-4. SCC then went on to beat John Logan 10-1, and swept Southeastern Illinois CC 17-3, and 11-1.
Blackhawks announce 2010 schedule
Dates set in Mississippi, southern Illinois and South Carolina
WEST BURLINGTON, IA -- Head Coach Justin Schulte's squad will again feature a loaded schedule for the 2009-2010 school year, both in the fall and in the spring.
Two of Schulte's trademarks as a scheduler are to play as many games as rules allow, and to travel as much as the weather, and budget, dictate. Both will hold true again in 2009-10. The 'Hawks will play 30+ games in the fall, featuring nearly all Junior Colleges in an attempt to create good competition for his players.
His 2010 spring schedule will feature a full 56-game schedule that will begin with a third annual six-game trip to Jackson, Mississippi, beginning February 19. SCC will then travel to southern Illinois on the last weekend of February for four games, then to Marion, IL, for three 9-inning games March 5-7. The 'Hawks will then head back to Myrtle Beach, SC, for their 9-game, 10-day, spring break trip before embarking on their Iowa schedule.
After extensive travel early, Coach Schulte will again load up on home dates after returning to Iowa as the team will play 14 home dates (28 games) on its home field between March 27 and May 9 -- the final day of the regular season.
As for their conference schedule, the Blackhawks will begin the season with home dates again Ellsworth and NIACC on consecutive weekends. They will then have to play three four-game series on the road, facing Iowa Lakes, Iowa Central and then DMACC. SCC will then close out its conference schedule with Kirkwood at home.
SCC Adds 6 during early Signing Period
WEST BURLINGTON, IA. -- Head Coach is excited to announce the 2010-2011 early signee list, a group that included 5 prep standouts from across the Midwest, and 1 future Blackhawk from Canada.
Luke Staub -- The talented 2-way athlete from Edward, Illinois has posted some outstanding number in his high school career. The 6'2'', 190 lb. Staub posted a 13-1 record with a 1.12 ERA, and 108 strikeouts in 74 2/3 innings pitched as a junior. Equally impressive on the offensive side, Luke hit .351 with 9 homeruns and 48 RBI. Luke earned All- Conference honors for Prairieland and ICAC as both a sophomore, and junior and was also named McDonald's and Peoria Journal-Star All-Area for 2 consecutive years.
Brett Sanders -- Sanders, a 6'3'', 240 lb.1st basemen from Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada brings impressive power credentials, and competitive international experience to the 2010-2011 Blackhaws baseball squad. In 2007 and 2008 Sanders was a member of the Canadian Jr. National Team, while 2008 saw Brett win the Hitting Award at the Candian National Championships. Sanders also represented Canada in the International Power Showcase Homerun Derby in both 2008 and 2009. He was the 2009 Bamboo Bat Award Winner for longest wood bat homerun (408 feet).
Cody Gabella -- A local product from Notre Dame High School in Burlington, Iowa Gabella brings brings numerous accolades to the Blackhawks infield. Starting on the varsity team since his freshmen season, Cody is a 3 time All-Conference selection, garnering 1st team honors both his freshmen and sophomore years. As a sophomore, Gabella hit .430 and was also voted to the All-Hawkeye team. Cody was also a member of the select Midland Indians (Ohio), the 2009 Continental Amateur Baseball Association World Series Champions.
Zach Nichols -- A talented 2-sport athlete from New London, Missouri, Nichols was a standout in both football and baseball at Hannibal High School. As a sophomore and junior, Zach led his team in batting average, OBP, and RBI. Nichols hit .488 and earning him Honorable Mention All-State honors behind the plate. As a junior Nichols again led his team in OBP and hitting (.429), while setting school records for most runs scored in a season (31), and most hits in a season (33). His impessive offensive numbers as a junior once again earned him Honorable Mention All-State recognition as a catcher.
