New Haven, CT (5/8/08) - Before moving on to the postseason next week, the Nyack College Warrior baseball team picked up some impressive recognition from the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference as announced by the CACC office today.  Cody Levins (Jr. McKinney, TX), capped a record-breaking regular season by being named the 2008 CACC Player of the Year.  Levins, a 1st Team All-CACC selection at 1st base, had an outstanding season that included breaking the school records in batting average (.433), on-base percentage (.513) and slugging percentage (.709).  Those marks also placed Levins near the top in the CACC record book (batting avg.- 2nd, on-base % -tied for 2nd, slugging % - 4th).  Opposing pitchers were only able to fan Levins an amazing 9 times during 125 plate appearances. Phil Messerian (So., Fairlawn, NJ) was named 2nd Team All-CACC at the utility position.  Messerian tied for the top spot in the CACC with a 1.63 ERA, allowing only 10 earned runs in 56.2 innings of work.  Messerian proved to be one of the top flame throwers in the CACC also with 64 strikeouts (4th in the CACC) and a 10.35 strikeouts per 9 innings ratio (3rd in the CACC).  In addition to his work on the mound Messerian also played 3rd base and in the outfield for the Warriors.  He was one of the Warriors top hitters with a .315 batting avg., 39 hits and 15 RBI's. Joe Parisi (Fr., Clearwater Beach, FL) was picked as a All-CACC Honorable Mention selection.  Only a freshman, Parisi established himself as one of the top catchers in the CACC, his .292 batting avg. included an 11-game CACC hitting streak, 35 hits and 11 RBI's.  Parisi also racked up a .978 fielding percentage behind the dish while gunning down (29) over a 1/3 of the runners who attempted to steal against him. Head Coach, Jon Copeland, in his 2nd season at Nyack, is happy for his players,  "Cody and Joe are members of our first recruiting class this season and are both hard-working, hard-nosed ball players.  Phil is only a sophomore and is still getting better; having all three back next year is very beneficial for our program".  Copeland also appreciates the recognition from the CACC.  "I am honored by the recognition from my fellow CACC coaches.  This is a very competitive conference, with a number of very good ballplayers.  To be named to the All-CACC team is very special, and for Cody to receive the Player of the Year award is further evidence that Warrior Baseball is moving back to where it belongs".  Levins' award follows the CACC Pitcher of the Year award that graduated Warrior, Billy Gleason, received last season.  The Warriors, ranked 13th in the final regular season NCCAA Div. I poll, now move on to the postseason and to the NCCAA East Regional to be played next week in Ohio.  Jon Copeland

Nyack Receives Sportsmanship Award for 7th Consecutive Year

Maintains #13 ranking in NCCAA National Poll Nyack, NY (5/1/08) – Nyack College lost to Post University, 3-1 and 6-4 this afternoon in CACC men's baseball action.  With the loss Nyack falls to 12-25 overall and 10-15 in the CACC.  The Warriors have continued to maintain their #13 ranking in the NCCAA national poll through games last week.  In the first game Nyack struggled to get things going offensively.  The warriors could only come up with 1 run on 5 hits.  Wayne Richardson pitched well for Nyack giving up 3 runs (2 earned) on only 4 hits while striking out 3.  2 errors and 5 walks proved to be costly in the loss.  Joe Parisi went 1-3 and drove in the lone run for Nyack.  Roy DiLiberto also went 1-3 with a run scored and a triple.  In the second game Nyack went into the bottom of the 5th inning with a 4-0 lead, but could not hold on for the win as Post scored 2 in the 5th and 4 in the 6th to complete the comeback.  Eric Lloyd was solid for Nyack going 5 innings and giving up 3 runs (1 earned) on 5 hits and 1 walk while striking out 5.  DiLiberto went 3-4 in the game with a triple, a run scored, and 2 RBI's.  Jon Mott went 2-3 with a double, a run and an RBI.  Joe Parisi extended his hitting streak to 10 games with a hit in the 3rd inning. Nyack is back in action on Saturday when they travel to Philadelphia University. 

Nyack, NY (4/26/08) – Georgian Court University defeated Nyack College this afternoon, 16-1 and 10-0 in CACC women's softball action.  With the wins GCU improves to 36-12 overall and 21-2 in the conference.  Nyack falls to 9-31 overall and 4-20 in the conference. In the first game Samantha Sasko pitched 5 innings for GCU giving up 1 unearned run on 3 hits while striking out 7.  Sarah Bolles took the loss for Nyack.  Jessica Comiskey had a big day for GCU going 2-4 with a homerun, a double and 3 RBI's.  Nicole Fortino also had a big day going 2-3 with 2 homeruns and 4 RBI's.  Mel Susen went 1-2 for Nyack and scored their only run of the game.  Bryane Carr and Danielle Palentchar also collected hits for Nyack. In the second game Diana Sansevera got the victory for the Golden Lions.  She pitched 5 shutout innings and did not give up a hit while striking out 5.  Danielle Brossoie had the big bat in this game going 2-3 with 2 homeruns and 4 RBI's.  Lauren Merkley took the loss for Nyack going 5 innings and giving up 10 runs (9 earned) on 11 hits while striking out 5. 

Warriors maintain NCCAA # 13 ranking