CELINA, OH – The 2024 Lake Campus Baseball Team bows out of the Small College World Series after a 4-0 loss to the Apprentice School on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The Lakers entered the double elimination tournament as #8 seed and had a first-round loss to Penn State – York on Monday, May 13.
Penn State York 4, Wright State-Lake Campus 3
A grand slam from Brandon Ritchey in the third inning proved to be the game-winning hit as Penn State York rallied from a three-run deficit to defeat Wright State. The Lakers scored three runs in the bottom of the first on RBI doubles from Brady Hobert, Noah McEldowney and a sacrifice fly from Jacob Barr. Penn State York started the third with a single by Gavin Constein and he moved up on a Nate Uzelac single. Both runners advanced on a wild pitch and a walk to Andrew Miller loaded the bases to set up Ritchey.
Apprentice School 4, Wright State-Lake Campus 0
The Apprentice School extended their early lead with three runs in the bottom of the third thanks to two RBI singles. The Lakers collected five hits with Hayden Bill having two hits.
All-American Awards
Numerous Lake Campus players were given All-American awards for the 2024 season.
2024 USCAA Baseball National All-American Team
Nick Hundley – Honorable Mention
Noah McEldowney – Honorable Mention
2024 Baseball National All-Academic Team
Ashton Focht
Logan Garrett
Nick Hundley
Craigery Seth Meade
Cade Meade
