Delaware Tech Spring Sports Having Unparalleled Success

Wilmington DE

12 April, 2022

3:16 PM

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Press release from the Delaware Technical Community College: March 30, 2022 To say Delaware Technical Community College's spring sports programs are off to a hot start would be an understatement. As of March 29, Delaware Tech's baseball team is ranked 7th in the nation by the National Junior College Athletic Association with a 22-1 record, while the men's lacrosse program is ranked 8th in the nation by the NJCAA with a 7-2 record, and the softball team is on target to defend its 2021 region and district championships with a 9-1 record. The baseball team has an overall batting average of .355, has scored 219 total runs, and has knocked 32 home runs. First baseman Matt Rodriguez (Delmar High School) is batting .514 with 37 hits, 29 RBI, and 6 home runs. His batting average places him 10th in the nation, and his on base percentage of .607 is also 10th in the nation. Centerfielder Mike Paigliei (Brandywine High School) is batting .417 with 25 hits, 31 RBI, and 5 home runs. His RBI numbers have him tied for 23rd in the nation. The pitching staff has been equally as impressive as the offense. Cade Williams (Nandua High School in Virginia) has a 5-0 record and his ERA of 1.63 ranks 15th in the nation. Zach Hart (St. Georges Tech High School) is also undefeated and his ERA of 1.93 is 24th in the nation. Riley Culver (Delmarva Christian High School) also has a 5-0 record. The lacrosse team has been dominating opponents this year with a powerful offense and solid play in goal. Delaware Tech has outscored opponents 166-93. Offensively, Delaware Tech has four of the top five goal scorers in the nation. Brandon Tice (Lake Forest High School) is leading the nation in scoring with 39 goals. Jack Dennis (Cape Henlopen High School) is right behind him with 37, followed by Conor Christie (Milford High School) with 35, and Matt Kracyla (Middletown High School) with 23. This press release was produced by the Delaware Technical Community College. The views expressed here are the author's own.